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Wheel Bearings
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Wheel Bearings is a podcast about cars and transportation hosted by Sam Abuelsamid, Nicole Wakelin and Roberto Baldwin
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What Is A Moonroof
5d ago02:24:31Tap to summarizeThis week Robbie has been driving the Ford Mustang Mach-e GT and Sam had the Ford F-150 Lariat PowerBoost HybridThere's lots of news including a Ford patent that could immobilize cars, a proposal for a VW Thing revival as an EREV and an Abarth version of the Fiat Topolino. A wagon version of the Polestar 4 has been spotted testing with a rear window and Volvo is planning to bring sedans and wagons back to the US. Horse has a range extender system with an axial flux motor and VW is considering building its China developed EVs in Germany.Sam drove the Rivian R2 and got a demo of the new interface from Wassym Bensaid. The Nissan Altima is dead in America and the Gordie Howe bridge is finally opening but Dongfeng EVs may not be allowed to cross it. GM is offering a discount to its customers for using the Ionna charging network and we have a bunch of listener mail. LinksFord Can Now Stop Some Vehicles Starting, Even With The Key - AutoblogHow I'd Redeem Volkswagen With A Revived, Range-Extended Type 181 'Thing' - The AutopianAbarth May Turn Fiat’s Tiny Topolino Into A 25-MPH Hot Rod - AutoblogFirst look: Polestar 4 SUV breaks cover ahead of September debut | AutocarNew range-extender hybrid uses supercar tech for efficiency boost | AutocarVolkswagen could build its Chinese saloons and SUVs in Europe | AutocarVolvo Could Bring An Electric Sedan And Wagon To U.S. By 2028: ReportThis Class-Action Lawsuit May Decide If an Automaker Owes You a Tariff RefundThe Nissan Altima, Once Inescapable, Is Finally DeadTrump's 'Much Better Deal' For Gordie Howe Bridge Isn't Much Better, But At Least It Has An Opening Date - JalopnikDongfeng Wants To Sell These Two EVs In Canada Next Year For Less Than $25,000 USD - JalopnikGeneral Motors EV drivers can now charge at over 120 IONNA locations nationwideFlock Says Its Cameras Worked 'Correctly' When Police Tracked and Ambushed Me for No ReasonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Tracked By Flock
2w ago01:39:08Tap to summarizeThis week Robbie was driving the Chevy Trax and Sam had the Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid AWD and Subaru Uncharted GT.In the news we discuss our friend Joel getting tracked by flock for an allegedly stolen license plate on a press car. We also have longer loans, right to repair, testing driver response time with touch screens, AVs and first responders, the Fiat Topolino, new EU safety rules, an electric hot hatch from MG, and a proposal to require multiple sensor types for AVs in New Jersey.LinksHow Flock Cameras Wrongly Tracked Me For Days over ‘Stolen’ Plates and Sent Police After MeAlmost A Quarter Of New Car Buyers Got 7-Year Loans Last Quarter - JalopnikTouchscreens in cars are moving in the wrong direction | Vi BilägareFarmers Finally Get a John Deere Right to Repair Agreement That Doesn’t Screw Them OverNHTSA calls out autonomous cars for interfering with first responders - EngadgetAmerica’s cheapest new EV is smaller than a ping-pong table and tops out at 19mph | The VergeSafer cars, safer roads: New rules take effect - European CommissionThis New MG Concept Car That Recalls The Old MGB GT May Be Part Of A Coming Wave Of Hatchbacks - The AutopianNew Lexus LFA aims to win over EV sceptics with V10 feel | AutocarThe robotaxi law that could ban Tesla | The VergeNew Jersey could ban Tesla’s Robotaxi with one line about sensorsDeFlockAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Diesels Dying
2w ago01:30:00Tap to summarizeSam and Robbie both had the Ford Explorer Tremor this week and Nicole rounded out the Ford fest with the F-350 King Ranch PowerStroke duallie.Diesel cars are fading away in Europe and BMW has launched the next-generation X5 including an all electric iX5. California is bringing back some EV incentives for first-time buyers and the Kia Niro is going hybrid only for 2027. Thieves have been stealing truckloads of batteries from a Tesla factory and Ferrari is bringing back a simulated manual transmission.Sam also has a conversation with Christopher Maiwald, CEO and Founder of charger manufacturer Lectron.LinksDiesel's demise nears as Volkswagen axes diesel Golf after 50 years | AutocarWhy Ford's 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel Died An Ignoble Death - JalopnikNew California Incentive Gives Some First-Time EV Buyers $3,500 Instant Discount - JalopnikOur Readers Came Up With These Honest Auto Company Slogans - JalopnikThe New BMW X5 and iX5.UPCOMING 2027 KIA NIRO SHARPENS ITS HYBRID CROSSOVER FORMULA WITH REFRESHED STYLING AND EXPANDED TECHNOLOGYSomeone Keeps Stealing Entire Truckloads Of Tesla BatteriesPolestar Is Offering Up to $25,000 Off Its 3 and 4 EVsThe Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale Might Just Save The Manual Transmission With A Modified DCT - The AutopianToyota Announces $3.6B Expansion, 2,000 New Jobs at its San Antonio PlantAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Is Slate Cheap Enough
4w ago01:51:44Tap to summarizeThis week Nicole shares her adventure of trying to get a test drive in a BMW, and testing the Subaru Crosstrek hybrid and Ford Maverick hybrid. Robbie went on an adventure in the new Subaru Outback and Sam did truck stuff with the Ford Maverick Lobo.In the news, Jeep teased the new Cherokee Trailhawk, a Toyota engineer said he's like a Rav4 Ute, and we discuss bad old car ads. IIHS crashed old and new Blazers, Polestar pulled out of the US market, Honda is bringing back the Element, our pal Andre tries a restomoded 23-window VW bus and we look at the new Hyundai Elantra. We also spend a lot of time discussing Slate. LinksJeep Cherokee TrailhawkThrill To Four Dull Commercials For Dazzlingly Boring '70s And '80s Cars! - The Autopianngly-boring-70s-and-80s-cars/Toyota RAV4 ute market would be 'quite appealing', says top engineer2026 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer IIHS crash testPolestar strengthens its focus on Europe following decision under the U.S. Connected Vehicle RuleHonda Element Returning in 2029U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) | JD PowerIs This EV-Converted Volkswagen Microbus Brilliant or Blasphemy?Vintage Vehicles | Modern Classic Cars | Kindred MotorworksNext-generation Hyundai Elantra brings striking new look | AutocarGMC introduces the most advanced, luxurious, and powerful Sierra 1500 everStudy: People Wanted Tech-Savvy Cars, And Now They Can't Afford ThemEveryone Loves The Slate Truck. I'm Not Ready To Celebrate YetWe Ride Along in Slate's $25,000 Electric Pickup - Mobility Engineering TechnologyWe Ride Along in Slate's $25,000 Electric PickupAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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No Silverado Hybrids
Jun 2101:22:58Tap to summarizeThis week Sam drove the Polestar 4 and Kia Sportage Hybrid. Robbie had the Sportage plug-in hybriid and Nicole had the Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss.The Porsche Taycan is looking its wagon variants in America and gaining fake shifting. Chevrolet is redesigning the Silverado for 2027 with bigger V8s. Electrify America has opened a new 20 bay charging station in Santa Barbara. The Jeep Recon's range is even worse than anticipated and the Chevy Bolt has no battery reserve. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N has beat the Lexus LFA's Ring time. Carvana is now selling new vehicles and GM's battery boss isn't confident in solid state cells.LinksPorsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan modelsChevrolet Introduces the Next-Generation 2027 Silverado 1500, the Most Powerful and Advanced Silverado Everen/2026/jun/0516-chevrolet-next-generation-2027-silverado.htmlElectrify America Opens New EV Fast Charging Station in Santa Barbara, CaliforniaThe 2026 Jeep Recon’s EPA Rating Confirms It’s An Energy GuzzlerHyundai’s Electric Sedan Just Beat The Lexus LFA Around The Nürburgring - AutoblogRivian faces a class action lawsuit over self-driving in its early vehicles - EngadgetThe New Chevy Bolt Was Driven Until It Died. Here’s What Its Battery Buffer Looks LikeCarvana Quietly Bought Several Stellantis Dealerships And Now Sells New Cars Too - JalopnikHere's Where GM Will Install New Sodium-Ion Batteries | PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Following Fedex
Jun 1401:21:43Tap to summarizeThis week Robbie has been driving the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid and Sam talks about the Cadillac Escalade IQ.We discuss the effect of speed on efficiency. BMW revealed a concept version of the upcoming electric M3. Audi showed the new Q7, the Nuvolari supercar and matrix LED lights for the new Q9. Genesis has a Magma GT3 sportscar coming. Mitsubishi has a rebadged Leaf and Subaru has 3 new manual transmission models. GM hosted a battery event in San Francisco and Dodge has a new fragrance for dads.LinksTTD June 12, 2026 - Operation Frodo EV 2026Design meets Performance: The BMW M Concept Neue Klasse – World premiere at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.GENESIS UNVEILS MAGMA GT3 CONCEPT AND OUTLINES NEXT-DECADE VISION AT 24 HOURS OF LE MANS DEBUTMitsubishi Motors to Debut New Electric Vehicle in North America, Vehicle to be Named “Eclipse Sportback”2027 Audi Q7Audi Nuvolari ConceptAn Audi-first for the US: Adaptive Lighting with Digital Matrix LED headlights arrive on the all-new Q9 flagship SUVSubaru Teases Three New Manual Models for 2027, Including New WRX STIDodge Charger Fragrance: One Spray Will Have Dad Firing on All CylindersGM Empower 2026: Scaling the future of electrification, batteries, and energyHow Redwood Materials Prioritizes SafetyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Live From Nebraska
Jun 801:19:31Tap to summarizeThis week Robbie and Sam are on the road as part of Operation Frodo Electric 2026, transporting rescue dogs from the midwest to the Pacific Northwest in a fleet of EVs and they recorded live from a Kia EV9 somewhere on I-80 in Nebraska.This week Robbie drove the Kia K4 hatchback and Sam had the Honda Prelude.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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How We Cruise
May 3102:13:13Tap to summarizeThis week Nicole drove the new Subaru Outback Wilderness, Robbie had the Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 SUV and Sam had the Kia EV9.In the news, GM opened a new Pasadena design studio and showed off a couple of GMC Hummer concepts. Waymo is having some challenges with its Robotaxis while Zoox is making improvements. Slate will announce final pricing in a few weeks and Mitsubishi is partnering with Nissan for a new truck for North America. Honda is pausing production of the Ridgeline and Ford is decontenting the Bronco Sport and planning to revive the Escape as an EV. Mercedes could get barred from the US market if a new bill becomes law and Volvo gets approvals to keep selling its vehicles. Nicole went to see a crash test at IIHS.LinksGM officially opens new Advanced Design Pasadena Studio, reveals GMC HUMMER X truck and SUV conceptsViewer video shows Waymo stuck in floodwaters as flash flood warning hits Atlanta - YouTubeSame Driver, new vehicle: Welcoming our first riders trips in the OjaiLas Vegas Zoox May 2026Slate AutoMitsubishi's Getting Serious About Trucks in North America Again: TDSProduction of Honda Ridgeline Pausing Through 20282026 Ford Bronco Sport First Look: A Lot Less Stuff, But at Least It’s CheaperMercedes-Benz may be shut out of U.S. market under bill aimed at Chinese automaker ownershipVolvo Cars receives a specific authorization in the United States under the ICTS Connected Vehicles RuleFord Escape Revival Set For 2029 On Universal EV PlatformTesting The Hansshow Tesla Supercharger Extension Cable Didn't Turn Out As ExpectedWatching the Mazda CX-5 IIHS Crash Test Changed My View on Safety1959 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu IIHS crash testAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Selling To Little Old Ladies
May 2702:18:20Tap to summarizeThis week Nicole was driving the 2026 Subaru Solterra and Sam had the Kia Sportage plug-in hybrid.In recent days, both AMG and Ferrari have revealed new four-door GT models with over 1,000-hp electric propulsion and the response has been very different between the two. Stellantis had their big investor day last week and announced a bunch of new products and Sam got to try out a couple of European models and see a bunch of secret stuff. Citroen is also bringing back the 2CV. Rich Rebuilds bought an $800 Audi A8 with slight corrosion issue.Watch out for AI images for ride share damage and whatever you do don't buy a Lordstown Endurance.LinksThe 777 HP 2027 Ram Rumble Bee is The Most Powerful Muscle Truck Ever!2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Recreates Signature V8 Thrills-signature-v8-thrills/AMG Goes Electric with the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door CoupeGrande Panda | FIAT | Stellantis MediaStellantis Announces FaSTLAne 2030A State Trooper Sold Me This $87,000 Luxury Car for $800ITS OFFICIALLY 😵 - YouTubeCitroën Is Bringing Back The 2CV Because EVs Got Too ExpensiveRideshare Passenger Got A Damage Bill — Then Noticed The Photo Had An AI Logo [Roundup] - View from the WingI Bought the Ultra-Rare Electric Truck You've Never Heard OfLandX Motors2028 Ferrari Luce First Look: Ferrari’s First EV Revealed—So Long, Comfort ZoneAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Lots of Honda Hybrids
May 1701:33:29Tap to summarizeNicole is back from Disney World and she caught lots of fish. Robbie got to drive the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Sam had the latest Nissan Sentra. Robbie and his wife also got a great deal buying a new Hyundai Ioniq 5 to replace the one that is ending its lease shortly which means he probably won't be getting the new 2027 VW ID Buzz Tourer. Honda had their annual business briefing where they made a big commitment to hybrids and showed prototypes of the new Accord and RDX. Tesla is testing supercharger waiting lists and Chrysler might be planning a sub-$30k car. Toyota is planning a new factory in Texas and also selling a driver ed special Corolla in Japan with no radio and a manual gearbox. Volvo wants to fill its South Carolina factory and will build cars for whoever needs capacity. BMW showed two wild concepts Concorso d"Eleganza. LinksThe VW ID Buzz Took a Year Off and Came Back With a MattressHonda Previews Hybrid Sedan Prototype During Global Honda Business BriefingAcura Previews Hybrid SUV Prototype During Global Honda Business BriefingSummary of 2026 Honda Business BriefingLotus unveils Focus 2030: Reinforcing brand DNA with all-new hybrid-V8 supercarBMW of North America Introduces Preferred Pricing at IONNA Charging Network.Tesla Is Now Testing A Virtual Waitlist For SuperchargersChrysler Showed Dealers A Sub-$30,000 Compact Resurrecting The Pronto Name From Great '90s Plymouth Concepts - JalopnikAfter 60 Years Of Corollas, Toyota Again Makes A Basic Manual Version With No Radio - The AutopianVolvo Is Opening its US Factory to Other BrandsAlleged Toyota Service Bulletin Warns of Looming Motor Oil ShortageBMW Motorrad presents the „BMW Motorrad Vision K18“ at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este.VISION BMW ALPINA: SPEED, REFINED.‘Project Orca’: Toyota looks to Texas for new $2 billion U.S. assembly plant, filing showsJeep 4xe Fire: Insurance Denied! Now What?This Wood-Clad, Talking 1983 Chrysler LeBaron Was WAY Ahead of Its Time!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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