Major Updates Coming For The Subaru CrossTrek, The Future Of Sports Sedans, And What Its Like To Cruise Around In A New Porsche - 7-4-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Nissan Engineer Melaina Vasko joins us to run down the new Frontier
• The Chevrolet Tahoe now comes in Pursuit, and Shad Balch has the details
• Toyota's Ryan Matsumoto has the latest and greatest on the new 2021 Venza
• Acura's Andrew Quillin shares the future of sports sedans, the 2021 TLX
• Major updates are coming to the 2021 Subaru CrossTrek, and Dominick Infante fills us in
• Les Masterson is the Managing Editor for CarInsurance.com, and shares the results of their survey, finding the top speeding excuses
• Perry Stern got to cruise around in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, and brings us his review
• This week, Nik drove around town in the TRD Toyota Camry, as well as the Mercedes AMG-GLC43

Ram is “Built To Serve”, What You Need To Know Before Firing Up That Vehicle That’s Been Sitting For Months, And Range Rover Goes Golden - 6-27-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Ram introduces their Built To Serve edition for their trucks. Ram's Mike Koval joins us with the details
• The biggest family member of the MINI model family is back! BMW's Pat McKenna has everything you need to know about the new Countryman
• Jeff Zurschmeide has your tips and tricks for getting that car that's been sitting for months back in tip top shape
• Buick's Rob Peterson stops in to share the latest and greatest on the Encore GX
• Range Rover's Joe Stauble is in a celebratory mood, as the company is celebrating their Golden Jubilee, 50 YEARS of quality vehicles
• Is Volkswagen on schedule with the release of the ID.3 in Europe? Will sales start on Volvo's Polestar 2 in China this week? All these questions and more for our own Anton Wahlman as he runs down our automotive news
• Ford announces what they call their "Toughest, most productive" F-150 ever. Our own Perry Stern stops by to give his take
• Nik took to the streets this week in the Jeep Gladiator Mojave, hear what his thoughts were on it right now!

The Toyota Supra Is BACK, And Our List Of The Best Small SUVs For About $25,000 - 6/20/2020

Today's topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen

• Volkswagen's Mark Gillies brings us the scoop on the 2020 Jetta
• Do you have problems both giving, and receiving navigational directions? Well Nik's favorite app What3Words could be a godsend. CEO and Co-Founder Chris Sheldrick stops by the studio to discuss
• Toyota's Nick Miller celebrates the return of the Supra, and something is coming to the car that's NEVER been there before
• A listener wanted to know what the best small SUV for 25K was, so we run down our favorite options
• People have been staying at home.... but for some, that doesn't mean they're staying still. Mike Caudill joins us to talk about a rise in RV sales
• Nissan's Jannelle Grigsby has everything you'd need to know about the all new 2021 Rogue
• Remember that Tesla pickup truck? Well, Nikola has announced a new partnership when it comes to the new vehicle. Anton Wahlman has that and more as we run down the weeks news
• Did you pre-order a Ford Mustang Mach-E? Check your email, because Mustang's Lisa Teed says another step towards having one in your driveway lies in your inbox
• Nik cruised around town in the Nissan Murano this week, what are you test driving?

All Sorts Of New Releases Coming From Nissan, Chevrolet, Toyota, Acura, And Subaru, As Well As The Top Excuses Given To Police For Speeding - 6-13-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Nissan Engineer Melaina Vasko joins us to run down the new Frontier
• The Chevrolet Tahoe now comes in Pursuit, and Shad Balch has the details
• Toyota's Ryan Matsumoto has the latest and greatest on the new 2021 Venza
• Acura's Andrew Quillin shares the future of sports sedans, the 2021 TLX
• Major updates are coming to the 2021 Subaru CrossTrek, and Dominick Infante fills us in
• Les Masterson is the Managing Editor for CarInsurance.com, and shares the results of their survey, finding the top speeding excuses
• Perry Stern got to cruise around in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, and brings us his review
• This week, Nik drove around town in the TRD Toyota Camry, as well as the Mercedes AMG-GLC43

Volvo’s New Training Program For Vets, New Options From Ford, Mercedes, and Toyota, And Checking In With JD Power On COVID-19 Impacts - 6-6-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Volvo Senior Manager Jeffrey Jennings tells us how they are going the extra mile for our Veterans
• Ford's Craig Patterson has the latest and greatest on the Edge ST-Line
• Toyota's Adam Lovelady has the details on the all new Sienna
• What combines both sport and individuality? How about the AMG E53 Coupe and Cabriolet? Mercedes's Brian Cotter fills you in
• JD Power's VP of Data and Analytics Tyson Jominy joins us with monthly numbers and the effects on the Coronavirus on the auto industry
• Tesla's market shares for April are in, Ford will be unveiling the new F-150, but when? How are electric vehicles faring abroad? Anton Wahlman has all the answers
• Nik drove around in style this week, just didn't go very far in the Lamborghini EVO Huracan, he also cruised around town in the BMW M8 Carbon Convertible and the Volkswagen Tiguan

McDonalds Is Stepping In To The Auto Industry…… Sort of, The Best Cars For 2020, And Some Big Moves From Nissan - 5-30-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Checking out the 2020 Nissan GT-R Track Edition with Perry Stern
• Andrew Quillin from Acura has the latest and greatest on the Acura RDX
• Coffee is bringing McDonalds and Ford together. We will tell you how
• What's new on the Volkswagen Atlas Cross? Tomas Mica has the answers
• Have you been keeping out for quality cars throughout the year? Mike Caudill reminds you what you should be looking for

The Nissan Sentra Brings Home Some Hardware, Taking A Look A The 2021 Special Edition Toyota Prius, And Running Down The Details On The VW Golf GTI - 5-23-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Nissan's Heather Jimenez tells us about a new award for the Sentra
• Ford closes a plant after two workers test positive for Covid-19, and Hertz declares for bankruptcy
• The Toyota Prius celebrates a birthday with a special Anniversary Edition. Toyota's Regina Davis has the details
• Volkswagen's Mark Gillies stops by with everything you need to know about the 2020 Golf GTI
• Kia's James Bell gives us a "State of the Union" on how things have been going at Kia over the last couple of months
• From new stringent fuel economy rules, to GMC teasing a glass sky roof for the new Hummer, Anton Wahlman has all your latest news updates
• In Nik's driveway this week was the A220 Mercedes AMG, along with the LX Lexus

What’s One Of The Best Cars For College Graduates? Also, Checking In With J.D. Power On Overall Car Sales - 5-16-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• We have the details on the 2021 Kia Sentos, recently named one of the top 10 cars for college grads by AutoTrader
• Stamps are going DIGITAL?
• Hyundai's Michael Evanoff has everything you need to know about the 2020 Venue
• J.D. Power's Tyson Jominy runs down the latest numbers on just how many Americans have been buying cars, and what it means for the market as a whole
• Nissan's Parul Bajaj wants you to get creative with their #DrawDrawDraw social project
• Anton Wahlman reports on if the overall sales slump could result in lower electric vehicle mandates, and what Volkswagen has started pre-production on
• It was Toyota Supra day at Our Auto Expert, as Nik and Jen cruised to the studio each in a Supra, both the GR Supra 2.0 (their first 4 cylinder Turbo model Supra) and the 3.0

Honda Begins Ventilator Part Production, One Of Jen’s Favorite Car Cleaning Products, And Taking A Look At New The Audi E-Tron - 5/9/2008

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Honda's Marcos Frommer tells us how their Marysville plant has started producing parts for ventilators, with Dynaflow
• Have you ever used a Clay Bar to clean your car? Jim Dvorak from Mothers Polishes, Waxes, and Cleaners stops by the show to tell you why you need their product in your garage
• Audi Product Manager Matthew Mostafaei has all the details on their new E-Tron
• Anton Wahlman joins us to chat about Tesla moving from California to Texas, and the lawsuit that Tesla has filed against California, and why he is doing it
• In Nik's driveway this week was the Buick Enclave and Hyundai Veloster

The V-Series Is BACK From Cadillac… And When You Hear “Volkswagen”, You Might Think German Engineering, But Not With This SUV! - 5-2-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• FCA has added new features to the new U-Connect 5 system, and we have the Chief Designer of User Experience Vince Galante on to tell us all about it
• Cadillac's Ken Kornas has all the details on the return of the "V" in their CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing
• Volkswagen's Mark Gilles has the SEVEN reasons that their SUV, The Atlas, is All-American
• Chris Mosco from Ford tells us how they have brought style AND substance to their small SUV, the Escape
• Elon Musk says he will sell all of his possessions! Anton Wahlman joins us to tell us what the Tesla CEO's latest tweets mean for the company, as well as what the status is for auto-manufacturers wanting to reopen in the wake of the worldwide pandemic
• Speaking of Volkswagen's Atlas, Nik drove that around this week, as well as the BMW 228i Coupe

Nik Celebrates His Birthday With An Iconic Ford, Checking In On One Of Our Favorites From Range Rover - 4-25-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Ford Historian Ted Ryan talks about the 56th birthday of the Mustang
• FCA's Brian Spohn, otherwise known as the "Father of ETorque" joins us to break down the meaning of "electrification" in the Auto Industry
• Volkswagen has hit a MAJOR milestone when it comes to the Tiguan. VW's Mark Gilles has the details
• Range Rover has announced the Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition, and Range Rover Head of Planning Rob Filipovic has everything you need to know about one of Nik's favorite automobiles
• Tesla loses its subsidy in China, and Kia has confirmed 300-mile range BEV Crossover in the USA. Anton Wahlman has these stories and more in today's show
• In Nik's driveway this week were the BMW X5M Competition, as well as the Toyota Highlander

4-18-2020 - Nik Is Giddy Over BMW’s New Motorcycle, And Getting All The Info On The Chevrolet Traverse

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• General Motors Shad Balch shares the latest on the Chevrolet Traverse
• Chris Reeves, General Manager of University Mazda in Seattle tells us how the Mazda Essential Car Car program is helping those of us who are on the fighting lines of the Coronavirus Pandemic
• BMW unveils their new motorcycle, the R 18, and Nik tells BMW's Vincent Kung what he is willing to give up for it
• Anton Wahlman has the latest on how the worldwide economic downturn has impacted international car companies, and how rental car companies are looking to keep their heads above water
• In Nik's driveway this week, he had the Mazda MX5 and strolled in to the studio in the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

4-11-2020 - Taking A Look At The Polestar Concept Precept, And Some Big News Out Of Mini Takes The States

Today's topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Polestar has come up with a creative angle when it comes to interiors with the new Precept
• Hyundai's Michael Evanoff has everything you need to know about their new 2021 Sonata HEV
• Mini Takes The States has been delayed, and Michael Peyton from Mini tells us why
• Mark Trostle brings us the latest on FCA's Drive for Design
• Anton Wahlman has all your news, including Nevada closing car dealerships, and discrepancies in European car sales
• Truck Girl Jen actually drives a truck in to work, specifically the Nissan Titan, while Nik cruises to the station in the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

4-5-2020 - We Delve Deep In To The New Jaguar F-Type, Ford Steps Up To Help Upscale Production On Medical Supplies

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Ford's Todd Hoevener shares with us how GE and Ford are helping the Country react to COVID-19
• Jaguar's Rob Filipovic shares the details on the new F-Type
• Jeff Zurschmeide tells you how to care for your automobile during a "stay at home" order
• General Motors' Dan Flores announces that GM has teamed up with Ventec to help produce ventilators
• Anton Wahlman shares his sleeper electric vehicle for 2021, as well as taking a look at Tesla's numbers for the First Quarter
• Even during a "stay at home" order, Nik is still cruising around in different cars. This week was the Nissan Frontier and the Honda CR-V

3-29-2020 - Tips For Living Out Of Your Car During A Pandemic, New Options Out Of Alfa Romeo And AMG

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Adventurer and explorer Bryon Dorr joins us with what you NEED when deciding to live out of your car
• 110 Years for Alfa Romeo brings a special gift for all of you. Steven Richards has the details
• AMG Department Manager David Burkhalter tells us why you need their new GLS63
• Anton Wahlman has the news on a Volkswagen software delay, and the leaked plans out of Toyota
• Nik was cruising around in the Lexus GSF this week, along with the Nissan Kicks

3-21-2020 - Taking A Look At The First Hypercar Built In The United States, And Something Something Ultra-Rare From Honda

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Hyundai's Michael Evanoff previews the 2021 Elantra, as well as a new Electric Vehicle concept
• John Vincent from US World and News Report tells you what you should do if you are having problems paying for your automobile during the Coronavirus pandemic
• Czinger's CCO Jens Sverdrup goes in depth on the 21C
• Ashton from Dodge shares how you can save money on muscle cars
• Honda's Davis Adams has all the details on the Civic Type-R, as well as the limited edition
• Anton Wahlman brings you all the updates on how the Coronavirus is effecting the Auto Industry
• In Nik's driveway this week were the BMW 740e as well as the Lexus RX 450h

3-14-2020 - Car Safety When It Comes To The Coronavirus, Taking A Look At The AMG GLE 63 S Coupe

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Mercedes Lilienthal talks about her adventures in the Alcan 500
• Mercedes-Benz AMG Product Manager Keri Richardson has the details on the new GLE 63
• MSN's Perry Stern touches on a list of topics including the his ultimate road trip with McLaren and the Mercedes-Benz launch of the GLS and GLE
• Nik and Jen discuss how to protect yourself from the Coronavirus when renting a car or taking ride sharing services
• Anton Wahlman reports on why China is going at the USA, and the latest from Polestar
• In Nik's driveway this week was the Toyota Sequoia and the Ford Escape

3-7-2020 - Taking A Look At The Bentley Flying Spur, And How Daylight Savings Time Effects Your Driving

Topics for Nik Miles, and fill-in co-host Jeff Zurschmeide:

• Kia's James Bell discusses how the novel Coronavirus has affected what they were going to show off at the Geneva Auto Show
• Jeff discusses the new GMC Sierra with the Duramax V6 turbo-diesel
• Bentley's Jeff Kuhlman gives us the latest on their Flying Spur
• Nissan's Travis Parman discusses the dangers lurking behind daylight savings time
• Anton Wahlman takes a closer look at how the novel Coronavirus effects the auto industry

2-29-2020 - Some New Options Ahead For Kia And Genesis, As Well As A Live Check-In On The Alcan 5000 Rally!

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Kia's James Bell has all you need to know about the new Kia Selto
• Genesis's Kevin Smith chats about the new GV80
• Jeff Zurschmeide checks in from Canada, where he is taking part in the Alcan 5000 Rally
• Toyota's Mark DeJongh tells us about advancements on All Wheel Drive on the Camry and Avalon
• Anton Wahlman has some news on Tesla, and takes a look at how electric vehicles are selling in Europe
• What was in Nik's driveway this week? How about the Honda Civic SI, or maybe the Range Rover Velar is more your style?

2-22-2020 - A New Tool That Allows You To Design Your Own Car, Unpacking The Portland Auto Show, Audi Announces A Redesign

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Volkswagen's Mark Gillis explains how you can design your own Atlas Cross Sport
• Perry Stern tells us what he saw at the Portland Auto Show, and tells us how much fun the BMW Z4 is to drive
• Audi's Anthony Garbis explains the redesign of the A-5
• Anton Wahlman discusses what kinds of affects the Coronavirus outbreak in China is impacted the auto industry in the USA
• Nik had three cars in his driveway this week, including the Hyundai Venue, Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition, and the BMW XCX8

2-15-2020 - Nissan is making some BIG moves, New vehicles out of Volkswagen, and a national fast food chain is mixing coffee…. and CARS!

Today's topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• We check out the 2020 Nissan GT-R Track Edition with Perry Stern
• Acura's Andrew Quillan has the latest on the Acura RDX
• Ford and McDonalds are teaming up..... with COFFEE
• Tomas Mica has the latest on the Atlas Cross
• Mike Caudill has the cars coming in 2020 that you need to keep your eyes out for

2-8-2020 - The Many Flavors Of The Ford GT, And The Story Of Truck Hero!

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Ford GT Program Manager Mike Severson joins us to report on what's new with the Ford GT
• More recap of the Chicago Auto Show
• Have you seen the teasers for the new ELECTRIC Hummer? We have all you need to know with GMC's Stuart Fowle
• Truck Hero's Mike Timmons has all you need to know about the program
• Anton Wahlman has your latest news from GM, Tesla, Audi, and Volvo
• In Nik's driveway this week was the RAM 1500 Rebel, along with the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

2-1-2020 - Volvo Joins The Pure-Electric Age, And Something New From Maserati To Fall In Love With!

Today's Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Volvo's Russell Datz has the scoop on Volvo's first ever pure-electric car, the XC40 Recharge P8 AWD
• Maserati's Karl DeBoer previews the 2020 Levante SUV
• Hyundai's Michael Evanoff says the 2020 Ioniq brings MORE electric range
• Self-Driving Ubers are headed to the Nation's Capitol
• Anton Wahlman runs down Tesla's most recent financial results
• What's Nik rolling around in this week? How about the Honda Pilot Black Edition? Or maybe the Mercedes B Class is more your style?

1-26-2020 - 2020 Toyota Highlander Revealed, And A Company That Some May Not Expect Wins The Rebelle Rally Crossover Category

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Toyota's Yash Shah runs down the details on the new 2020 Toyota Highlander
• While in Miami, Nik got the opportunity to check out the Mini Electric, and he gives his take
• Elizabeth Williams recaps the Rebelle Rally win for Rolls Royce
• Green Car Journal has announced the winner of their Luxury Green Car of the Year Award, and Dave Barthmuss from Karma tells us what the win means to them
• Looking for a good deal on a car? Nik has the perfect website for you!
• Anton Wahlman discusses General Motors heading towards driverless vehicles, and checking in on the Jeep Wrangler franchise
• Speaking of Jeep Wrangler, in Nik's driveway this week was the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Diesel, and you can tow a boat with it..... even if it's been sitting in storage for nearly a decade!

1-18-2019 - Shifting in to overdrive as we rev up for the Chicago Auto Show

Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen's topics:

• GMC has a big announcement! And Stuart Fowle will fill us in
• Mark Bilek has some high expectations for this year's Chicago Auto Show, and he will share some of them!
• Karma's Dave Barthmuss talks about the Revero GT and the Consumer Electronics Show
• Chatting about the new Nissan Sentra, as well as Nik's trip to the Sunshine State.
• Anton Wahlman brings us the latest news from Tesla

1-11-2020 - Our Auto Expert’s picks for Car, Truck, and SUV of 2019!

Todays topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Kia's James Bell joins us to discuss the Kia Telluride
• Jeep's Brandon Girmus has our winner for Truck of the Year
• We talk with Hyundai's Michael Evanoff, as they have our Car of the Year
• We unpack more cars that came out of CES
• Are driver-less cars closer, or further away than ever? Our own Anton Wahlman has the answer
• What was in Nik's driveway? The Chevrolet 2500, Dodge Charger Hellcat, and the Acura MDX!

1-04-2020 - Running Down The BEST of 2019!!!!

Nik Miles, Truck Girl Jen, and John Vincent's topics for today's show:

• Perry Stern runs down his top picks for Luxury Sedans
• Brian Armstead checks off his top Electronic Vehicles of 2019
• The Fast Lane Truck's Roman Micah has his best trucks of the year
• John Vincent has your best choices at SUV
• New fees you should be aware of that may soon be coming to your area when it comes to registrations
• Nik drove the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat in to the studio, but what should be in your driveway? Just about everything in this show!!!

12-28-2019 - A New Winter Warrior Is Coming From Dodge, And Do We Really Need Driving Schools?

Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Ashton Munoz from Fiat Chrysler Automotive joins us to talk about the 2020 Dodge Charger GT, and why it has unparalleled year-round performance
• Mike Caudill discusses new cars hitting the market after the new year
• Todd Harris from ProDrive Driving School discusses the need for people to take some courses, even if the Government says you know how to drive
• Autosense's Brian Armstead gives you all the details on the new Genesis G80
• Anton Wahlman discusses Tesla here in the USA, and abroad
• What was Nik driving this week? How about the 2020 Lexus ES? Or the brand new BMW 3-Series?

12-21-2019 - Volkswagen Unveils Buggy Concept, And Taking A Look At What’s New Out Of Mazda, Toyota, And Hyundai!

This week's topics for Nik Miles and special guest co-host Jeff Zurschmeide:

• Our Auto Expert's Mike Caudill fills us in on a BIG week of travelling, and how Nexen Tires is honoring a hero
• What's new in the 2020 Mazda CX-30?
• Volkswagen's Mark Gillies runs down the details on their new Buggy Concept
• Autosense's Brian Armstead has everything you need to know about the 2020 Hyundai Sonata
• Did the US Congress extend or expand the U.S. Federal tax credit for electric cars? Anton Wahlman has that answer, and many more!
• What should be in your driveway? Nik has been cruising around in the 2020 Toyota Highlander, but if you want something with some more muscle, Jeff has been driving the 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody

12-14-2019 - New Releases From Nissan, Chevrolet, Acura, and Mini, As Well As What Auto Loans Fit YOU!

Nik Miles and special guest-host... US News and World Report's John Vincent's talking points:

• MSN's Perry Stern shares details on Nissan's GTR Track Edition
• John tells us what auto loans you should keep your eyes open for, as well discusses Chevrolet's new Suburban
• Acura's Matt Sloustcher previews the Type S as well as the MDX PMC Edition
• Mini USA's Patrick McKenna comments on what makes their newest electric vehicle a great value
• TJ Higgins, Group President, Americas Tire at Bridgestone Americas, Inc. talks about a barrier-less curb system that they are rolling out in Japan
• Rides that Nik and John have been driving that YOU should have in your driveway include the Volvo XC-90 T8? Or perhaps the Honda Civic SI?

All that and more on this week's Our Auto Expert!

12-7-2019 - Volkswagen Makes A Reveal At The LA Auto Show, Ford Is Teaming Up With McDonalds

Nik Miles & Truck Girl Jen:

• Volkswagen's Mark Gillis breaks down VW's Atlas Cross Sport, unveiled at the LA Auto Show
• Hyundai's Brandon Ramirez has the latest on the Ioniq and Vision T
• Ford's Debbie Mielewski tells us how coffee grounds from McDonalds are making their way in to your car
• Our own Mike Caudill talks furloughs at Nissan, and Ford celebrates "Bring Your Dog To Work Day"
• Anton Wahlman discusses Electric Vehicle news from overseas, as well as General Motors slated to open a new factory in Ohio
• What should be in your driveway? How about the Mercedes GLC 300W4 and the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Hyundai Sonata, or perhaps the Baby Mercedes CLA, CLB, and CLC?

11-30-2019 - December Deals You Should Be On The Lookout For, And What Toyota Tickled Nik’s Fancy At SEMA?

Nik Miles & Truck Girl Jen's Topics:

• Toyota's Tyler McBride recaps this year's SEMA event, including a Supra that Nik is a fan of
• John Vincent from US World & News Report shares their best vehicle brand awards, as well as some deals to get during the Christmas shopping season
• Mike Caudill goes in depth in to Ford Vs. Ferrari
• Dr Druck explains how to go about approaching an aging parent on taking away their car keys
• Anton Wahlman discusses BIG layoffs for Audi and Mercedes

11-23-19 - The New Black Badge Cullinan, Ford Mustang Mach-E and more from the LA Auto Show!

Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen's Topics:

• What do Nik and Jen think of the new Tesla pickup truck?
• Mike Caudill discusses what was HOT, and what was NOT at the Los Angeles Auto Show
• Christina Sanders, Marketing Manager for the new Ford Mustang Mach-E gives us the rundown on the newest Mustang
• Rolls Royce's Gerry Spahn gives us the lowdown on the new Black Badge Cullinan
• Anton Wahlman discusses Tesla's new pickup truck
• Just what does it take to be an auto journalist at one of the biggest Auto Shows in the country? Here's a hint, organizing your sleep schedule! We will tell you why

11-16-2019 - Getting geared up for the Los Angeles Auto Show!

Nik Miles & Truck Girl Jen's topics:

• Nik checks out the new Nissan Titan
• Infiniti's Kyle Bazemore prepares for Infiniti's 30th Anniversary
• A new electric ride that will run you less than $100 a MONTH!
• Our Auto Expert's Mike Caudill talks about the Ford Mustang Mach-E ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show
• Chatting about the 2020 Lexus GX
• Top 10 rides for the short person in your family. Jen is our resident short person, she shares why she brings pillows everywhere she goes!
• Anton Wahlman runs down leaked specs on the Mach-E, porfits collapsing for Daimler, and other Electric Vehicle news

11-9-2019 - Recapping the SEMA Show, background on the upcoming Blockbuster “Ford v Ferrari”, Mini Takes the States is BACK!

Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Mike Caudill tells us all about what happened at the SEMA Show
• Ford's Ted Ryan discusses the background of Ford v Ferrari
• Pat McKenna from Mini Takes the States discusses upcoming dates
• Megan from Nexen Tires explains how Nexen is honoring the Purple Heart, and all of our Veterans
• Anton Wahlman has the scoop on Tesla!

Which Automobile Holds The Most Value? The VW Atlas Cross Sport, New Ford Super Duty, And The Tokyo Auto Show

Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen's topics:

• Nik takes a trip across the OTHER pond to the Tokyo Auto Show
• Tomas Micah previews the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
• The top 10 vehicles that holds the MOST value
• Super Duty Manager Tom Somerville discusses Ford's new Super Duty trucks
• MSN's Perry Stern brings us more from Tokyo
• Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot announce terms on a merger to create the world's third largest automaker
• Fiat Chrysler's CEO says they may buy technology from Tesla

Mazda Miata MX-5, Rolls Royce Wraith, Getting Your Car Winter Ready

This week's topics from Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Odd Driving Laws
• 2019 Mazda MX-5 Celebrates It's 30th Anniversary
• Gerry Spahn Runs Down The 2019 Black Badge Rolls Royce Wraith
• John Vincent from US News and World Report informs you on what types of tires you will need come Winter
• Volvo's Russell Datz proves to you just how much "Volvo Cares"
• Anton Wahlman talks about the new Rivian electric trucks and other electric vehicles

10-19-19 - Volkswagen and Nike are teaming up, and the new Lincoln Corsair

Nik's talking points:

• Pirelli's Steve Carpino discusses the importance of your tires
• Meagan talks about her off-roading experience
• Acura's Andrew Quillin looks back at the RDX's time at Run to the Sun
• Volkswagen's Will Gock hass the latest buzz on VW and Nike teaming up
• Gretchen Saur previews the new Corsair
• Anton Wahlman brings us some more Tesla news

10-12-2019 - Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Lincoln Continental, and Getting Ready for Winter

Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Mike Koval Jr gives us everything you need to know about Ram trucks
• Lincoln's Ted Ryan shares how the company is celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Lincoln Continental
• Perry Stern with MSN Auto gets your vehicle winter ready, as well as discusses the Mercedes GLC
• Brian Armstead gets the scoop on the Toyota Marai and their Hybrids
• Nik discusses the Aston Martin Vantage Manual

10-5-2019 - Changing Weather Means Extra Car Upkeep, And We Have Experts To Help

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew:

• Volvo's Russell Datz proves to you just how much "Volvo Cares"
• Dodge's Kevin Hellman shows off the power AND performance of the Scat Pack Wide Body
• Volkswagen's Mark Gillies talks style and affordability on the VW Arteon
• John Vincent for US News and World Report joins us with some tire buying tips
• Pat Heffron from Wheelkraft NW talks rim repair

09-29-2019 - Kia Stinger, Ford Explorer ST, And More From The Frankfurt Auto Show

Nik Miles And The Pit Crew:

• What amazing vehicles were displayed at Frankfurt? Perry Stern from MSN just returned to the Northwest to give us the scoop
• The perfect family SUV that rides in STYLE! Ford's Craig Patterson explains why you should look at the 2020 Explorer ST
• We drove the Kia Stinger GTS at Run to the Sun, and James Bell tells us how they made a great car even better
• How did the Trail Trek Tour go this year? Autosense's Brian Armstead gives us the results
• Nik checks out some trucks at the Texas State Fair

09-21-2019 - Nik Takes A Trip Down Under, 2020 Land Rover Defender, Genesis G70

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew

• Nik just arrived back home from Australia, he will run down his encounters, both in the car world and in the animal world
• Simon Turner from Land Rover helps you discover new adventures the 2020 Land Rover Defender
• Jeff from Genesis will tell you why you need a G70 in your driveway
• Who was the 2019 winner at Run to the Sun for SUV? Ben Lyon joins us to chat about the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
• Eric Petersen gives us his fresh take on the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
• Brian Armstead reviews the Audi A7

09-14-2019 - Run To The Sun Winner And Other Fun Rides

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew

• Odd Driving Laws
• Run To The Sun Recap
• Brian Armstead Reviews The Range Rover Evoque And The Land Rover Defender
• Accident Awareness Month
• 2019 Mazda MX-5 Celebrates It's 30th Anniversary
• Gerry Spahn Runs Down The 2019 Black Badge Rolls Royce Wraith
• Volkswagen introduces its volume bespoke electric car, the ID3.
• Volkswagen shows the SUV version of the ID3, which arrives in late 2020.
• First in-person experience with the Porsche Taycan.
• Honda's electric "city" car, the E. Amazing interior -- but doesn't come to the U.S., sadly.
• Mercedes showed the all-electric minivan, the V-class -- "EQV 300".
• Audi announced that it will unveil the eTron Sportback on November 19, which is also when manufacturing begins.
• Ford announced that its first all-electric crossover, the "Mustang-inspired" one, will have 370 miles of range on the European test cycle (300-320 miles on the US test cycle).
  

09-07-2019 - Heels And Wheels, Porsche Hybrid Cayenne

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew

• First-Time Car Shopping
• Female Auto Experts Gather
• Run to the Sun
• Perry Stern from MSN Autos talks the new Porsche Hybrid Cayenne
• Kerry Kim joins us to talk about the 2020 Nissan Versa
• Nik enjoys the new Lincoln Aviator

08-31-2019 Our Auto Expert - 2020 Chevy Silverado And Mini Racing

• All-New 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series Mustang Unveiled
• Shad Joins Us To Talk About The 2020 Chevy Silverado
• Eric Newland Discusses The 60th Anniversary Of Mini Race September 6-8
• Brian Armstead's First Impressions Of The Mustang Bullitt
• Anton Walhman Previews The Frankfurt Auto Show
• Will The U.S. Have To Wait A Long Time For Volkswagen Electric Cars To Hit American Soil?

08-24-2019 Our Auto Expert - Nissan Versa & Cadillac XT5

• Carrie Kim with Autobytel talking about the 2020 Nissan Versa
• James Hunter on the Cadillac XT5
• Chad Deschenes on the Lexus RC F Track Edition
• IndyCar driver Sebastian Bourdais joins the show
• Anton Wahlman breaking down the new electric Porsche headed to showroom floors soon!

8-17-19 OUR AUTO EXPERT

• Meagan Wristen from Mommytravels talks about the Heels & Wheels event for women journalists

• Nik and Jennifer explain the event that will be hitting the road soon, Run to the Sun 2019

   

• Perry Stern from MSN Autos joins the show with the exciting news of the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

   

• Want to purchase an Elvis owned automobile? Bridgett Kruse has 3 of them up for Auction on 8-31-19

   

• Grand Prix Racing hits Portland the big event is coming soon Jerry Jensen tells you how you can join in the fun

   

8-10-19 OUR AUTO EXPERT

• Peter Freedman from Calm.com explains the myths of staying awake while driving and how people need more sleep.
• Laura Adams Safety and Education analyst at DriversEd.com talks about Autonomous cars
• Perry Stern from MSN Autos and Nik Miles tells us about the new and exciting cars coming out at Pebble Beach this year
• Anton Wahlman our crazy analyst, gives us our weekly update on Telsa

8-3-19 OUR AUTO EXPERT: LINCOLN CADILLAC SUBARU AUDI

• Katie Bolen the Lincoln Consumer Marketing Manager talks about the new monochromatic themes on the 2020 Navigator
• Megan Wristen with Mommy Travels asks for advice on purchasing a car for her son.
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  Joel Hofman the Engineering Manager for Cadillac talks about the new 2020 XT6 with expanded 3rd row
• Jeff Zurschmeide with Portland Tribune explain the New Audi Q3 and the Subaru Outback
   
   
• More Tesla information with Anton from Seeking Alpha

7-27-19 2020 Corvette and Green New vehicles

• This Week we examine what vehicles should be in your driveway
• talk with Shad Balch about the Mid-engine layout of the 2020 Stingray
• Linda Zhang educates us on the all electric Ford F-150
• Subaru has a hybrid Crosstrex, and Perry Stern has the details
• Communications Manager for GMC & Buick, Stuart Fowle, will take us into Buick's flagship seven passenger SUV
• Anton Walhman will inform us on dealings in the auto business world; including Tesla.