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TOPIC: EV Tansition; PANEL: Greg Migliore, Autoblog; Chris Paukert, Edmunds.com; Matt DeLorenzo, Veteran Auto Writer; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive

Chris Paukert is the Executive Editor for CNET's Roadshow. He's also been on the staff of Autoblog, Automobile, and is an award-winning video producer. On this episode we talk about old motorcycles, odd shift patterns, forbidden fruit, smelly helmets, what's wrong with the Rav4 Hybrid, which clutch to put in a 240SX Grand Tourer, Lucid Motors, and catch up on old fan questions.Follow @CPAutoScribehttps://www.cnet.com/profiles/chris.paukert/Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/smokingtire12 and use code smokingtire12 for 12 free meals, including free shippingListeners of The Smoking Tire Podcast receive 30% off Keeper Unlimited and Family plans. Use promo code SMOKINGTIRE30 at checkout or visit https://www.keeper.io/smokingtire to learn moreGo be your strongest self, use J-B Weld, World's Strongest Bond. Available at https://www.JBWeld.com 

Well good morning, good afternoon and good evening, wherever you are in the world, hello and welcome to the Monday 23rd July edition of EV News Daily. It’s Martyn Lee here with the news you need to know about electric cars and the move towards sustainable transport.   MICROLINO EV LOOKS POISED TO HIT EUROPEAN ROADS SOON "You may soon see these little electric runabouts flitting around European cities. The flat-out-adorable Microlino is a modern riff on BMW's Isetta, the three-wheeled, front-door bubble car from the 1950s" writes Chris Paukert at cnet.com: "Micro Mobility Systems AG, the Swiss electric scooter company behind the project, has announced that the under-8-foot-long Microlino has just passed the final tests for EU homologation. That's right, it's now road-legal in Europe. The version powered by the 8kWh battery achieved 78 miles in testing, while the 14.4kWh version managed over 125 miles. Those may not seem like particularly impressive range figures, but they should be plenty for this strictly city-minded vehicle."   RENAULT ZOE CLIMBS TO #1 IN GERMANY "The German plug-in electric car (PEV) market grew 23% in June, to 5,709 registrations, with plug-in hybrids (+25%) and fully electric cars (+21%) growing at a similar pace. In 2018, all-electrics are reaching 1% share, while plug-in hybrids have also grown their share to 1%, resulting in a total PEV share of 2%." reported Jose Pontes for Clean Technica: "But the most interesting story on the fuels mix is the Titanic-like drop of diesel vehicles sales. In June, their sales sank 16%. The most popular EV this year so far is the Renault Zoe"   IN JUNE, OVER 78,000 PLUG-IN ELECTRIC CARS WERE SOLD IN CHINA But from Germany, to China, let's supercharge those numbers. "In total, some 78,260 New Energy Cars were sold at 3.1% market share. It’s the world’s largest plug-in car market with nearly 373,000 cars sold during the first six months." according to Mark Kane at InsideEVs   TESLA POLICE CARS START TO PATROL IN LUXEMBOURG com has news of yet another police force going electric: "Police in Luxembourg have added two Tesla electric cars to their fleet, hoping that their speedy acceleration will help them nab more criminals while also trimming the tiny country's carbon emissions"   TESLA MIGHT SOON HAVE A 'NEAR-MONOPOLISTIC' HOLD ON THE EV MARKET Raul Hernandez notes that: "According to a team of Berenberg analysts led by Alexander Haissl, Tesla's competitors have opted for a "low-risk, low-investment" strategy when it comes to electric vehicle manufacturing. That will leave Tesla in the driver's seat with its all-in approach." The analysts write: "With no clear pathway to high-volume EV [electric vehicle] production for these OEMs [original equipment manufacturers] before the mid-2020s Tesla will be given a near-monopolistic opportunity to gain market share and outcompete the incumbent automotive industry." They continue to say: "Tesla/Panasonic continue to exhibit a clear advantage on cell and pack technology compared to all peers, on chemistry, cooling and cost," write Berenberg analysts. "Tesla's small and actively tube-cooled cells, which are not currently replicated and are unlikely to be so by competitors, drives significantly better residual values and cost-of-ownership advantages." "Tesla will invest roughly $32.7 billion into electric vehicle projects over the next five years, which is 40% more than Daimler and Volkswagen combined, according to Berenberg estimates.   MODEL 3 ARRRIVES AT CLEAN TECHNICA Kyle Field at Clean Technica has a Model 3!: "One of our early reservations turned into a car this week as we took delivery of the CleanTechnica Tesla Model 3 at the Tesla Santa Barbara showroom. It’s a Long Range Black Model 3 with the Premium Upgrade Package!" He says: "Let’s talk looks. Yes, I know not everyone likes the looks of the car – especially the dash – but I absolutely love it. It feels so high end and sleek on the inside that it just makes me smile every time I get in. It’s simple enough to not feel cluttered but still manages to do everything I need it to do."   MODEL 3 TRACK MODE "YouTuber Marques Brownlee recently had an opportunity to drive the Model 3 Performance on a track, and he pointed out an experimental "Track Mode" that takes the gloves off" spotted Jon Fingas at Engadget: "The in-testing feature switches on "stability control and powertrain settings configured for track driving," and it's no secret what that means: you can drift, understeer and otherwise push the electric car past its usual limits. It's not certain when this will reach customers, or even what the final name will be. And as enthusiasts will tell you, it's not a novel concept -- many sports cars have the option to turn off handholding features. It's still relatively rare among street-going electric vehicles, though, and serves as another signal that Tesla is interested in EV performance beyond straight-line acceleration."   COMMUNITY NIO EP9   You can listen to all previous 188 episodes of this podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, TuneIn, Stitcher, and the blog https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ – remember to subscribe, which means you don’t have to think about downloading the show each day, plus you get it first and free and automatically. It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. 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SPECIAL GUEST:Don Runkle, Runkle EnterprisesHear his opinions on Autonomy, Achates, EVs and moreNEWS:- Automotive Super Bowl spots: Who got the most bang for its buck?- The Greatest Automotive Publicity Stunt Ever? SpaceX, the Falcon Heavy and Tesla’s Original Roadster- FCA Executive Shuffle: Tim Kuniskis now runs luxury brands- Mercedes-Benz ad quotes the Dalai Lama: Big mistake in ChinaPANEL:- John McElroy, Autoline.tv- Chris Paukert, Roadshow by CNET- Phoebe Howard, Detroit Free Press

NEWS:- 1989 Nissan Pao- 80's Cars Becoming Classics- Phone Call: Modern Station Wagons- Doctor Data- Are pizza delivery driver jobs at risk?- What will Harvey's impact be on auto?- Cummins electric semi: done with diesel?PANEL: John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Joe White, Reuters; Chris Paukert, Roadshow by CNET

SPECIAL GUEST: Mike O'Brien, VP, Product, Corporate, and Digital Planning, Hyundai Motor AmericaTOPIC: 2017 Hyundai Ioniq HybridPANEL: John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Chris Paukert, Roadshow by CNET

NEWS TOPICS:- Ford: Aftermarket Parts and Apple Retail Hire. was Jac Nasser Right?- NAFTA: Watch What You Wish For- Dr. Data gets artsy- Tesla: NHTSA Says Operator ErrorSPECIAL GUEST: Anita Burke, Chief Engineer, Chevy ZR2PANEL:  John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, AD and P; Chris Paukert, Roadshow by CNET

NEWS TOPICS:01:26 - Election 2016: CAFE, trade deals, consumer confidence?31:22 - Thoughts on Ford EcoSport, Bronco37:46 - Phone call: Chinese trade restrictions to change?49:30 - Phone call: Trump's effect on Supreme Court important for auto industry50:42 - Can auto shows remain relevant as more automakers debut cars outside of the show?PANEL: John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Mike Wayland, The Detroit News; Todd Lassa, Automobile; and Chris Paukert, Roadshow by CNET

NEWS TOPICS:- Elio Motors- Ford demos Autonomous Fusion to Journalists- 3D Printing- Otto - Uber's Autonomous Semi- VW Full Line Drive- Google and the Michigan LegislatureSPECIAL GUEST: Jeff Johnston, VP, Engineering Elio MotorsIt’s got three wheels, one door and is made from pure imagination. Even though it sounds like a Willy Wonka invention, this is a real car.  The brainchild of engineer Paul Elio, the E Series is a two seat, 84mpg vehicle that’s road ready. But the question is, when will it be customer ready?PANEL:  Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Lindsay Brooke, SAE; Chris Paukert, Roadshow by CNET

SPECIAL GUEST: Ray Arondoski III, owner 1971 Cadillac EldoradoUP FOR DISCUSSION:- Concours d'Elegance of America at St. John's- More Chinese buying pickups- McElroy's Future Classics- VW US Marketing to name next SUV- FCA under investigation for sales reportingAll that and more with host John McElroy from Autoline.tv, and guest panelists, Todd Lassa with Automobile, and Chris Paukert of Roadshow by CNET.

UP FOR DISCUSSION:- New Product: Fiat124, Jaguar F-Pace, Porsche Macan- Press Trips - What we like, what we don't- The Story behind the Opel Bitter CDJoin our co-hosts John McElroy from Autoline.tv and Gary Vasilash of Automotive Design and Production along with our guest journalists, Chris Paukert of CNET and freelancer Scott Burgess, as they tackle the automotive issues of the week.SPECIAL GUEST: Dick Ruzzin, Retired GM Designer and the story behind the design of the Opel Bitter CD.

UP FOR DISCUSSION:- NACTOY Finalists: Honda snags two out of six slots; Nissan has only “truck” in final three; Neither Volt or Prius make the cut.- CES Threat to NAIAS? More and more automotive reveals scheduled at CES in Vegas just days before the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.- The Crude Slide: Oil continues to drop as the Saudis announce its pumps are full speed ahead for 2016.SPECIAL GUEST: Robert Davis, Senior VP, U.S. Operations, Mazda NAVEHICLE IN STUDIO: 2016 Mazda CX-3All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv, Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production, and Chris Paukert, CNET.

UP FOR DISCUSSION:- Model X Revealed: Is $142,000 Ludicrous Enough?- FCA and UAW: Too Hasty at the Bargaining Table?- September Sales: How were VW and diesels affected?SPECIAL GUEST: Mike Sweers, Chief Engineer – Trucks, Toyota.- Learn more about Toyota Tacoma, the newest pickup in the compact truck segment.All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Chris Paukert, CNET.

UP FOR DISCUSSION:- Costco the Auto Giant: Guess the middle man can be helpful after all- BMW’s Tagline: What happened to “Ultimate Driving Machine”—too steampunk?- GM’s Bryan Nesbitt: Wuling and Baojun… and now BuickSPECIAL GUEST: Al Oppenheiser, Chief Engineer, Chevrolet CamaroAll that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Chris Paukert, Freelance Auto Journalist; Jim McCraw, Freelance Auto Journalist.

UP FOR DISCUSSION:- The CT6 is NOT the vehicle Cadillac needs- Will Fiat Chrysler find a third partner or a buyer?- Volt production pauses and the price of the Spark EV drops- Furious 7 is the highest-grossing film in that franchiseAll that and much more with Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Aaron Gold, About.com; Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press; Chris Paukert, Automotive Freelancer.

UP FOR DISCUSSION:- Uber: Is It Over?- NACTOY: Did the Journalistic Crowdsourcing Lead to the Right Finalists?- NAIAS Mystery: Alfa Romeo Is Having a Press Conference. Even Guangzhou. Where’s Tesla?SPECIAL GUEST: Matt Davis, Head of Product Marketing, Fiat North America- Learn all about the Fiat 500X (also in studio) and ask any questions you have about that vehicle or Fiat's plan for North AmericaAll that and much more with Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Stephanie Brinley, IHS; Chris Paukert, AOL.

UP FOR DISCUSSION:- Takata air bag recalls out of control.- Are plastic windows the next big lightweighting revolution?SPECIAL GUEST: Dave Pericak, Mustang Chief Engineer- Will this finally be the 'Stang that outsells Camaro?All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Henry Payne, The Detroit News; Chris Paukert, Autoblog.

UP FOR DISCUSSION:- First impressions: Mazda MX-5 Miata and Lexus RC.- Remembering Jim Harbour.- Sergio Marchionne fires Ferrari Chief, Luca di Montezemolo.SPECIAL GUEST: Russ Ruedisueli, VLE and Head of Engineering at SRT.- What's the REAL horsepower rating on the Dodge Challenger Hellcat? Where else is this engine going?All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Chris Paukert, Autoblog.com.

UP FOR DISCUSSION:- Hybrids vs. diesels… or maybe you don’t need either.- GM adds $1.3 billion charge in Q1, meanwhile invests $449 million to build more Volts- Land Rover’s augmented reality technology could be a game changer.SPECIAL GUEST: Chris Svensson, Ford Design Director, The AmericasAll that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and Chris Paukert, Autoblog

It’s award time again and Autoline has the scoop on the biggest prize for automakers each year: the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards. Joining NACTOY founding member John McElroy on this week’s truck panel are fellow jurors Jack Nerad from Kelly Blue Book and Chris Paukert of Autoblog.com.

It’s award time again and Autoline has the scoop on the biggest prize for automakers each year: the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards. Joining NACTOY founding member John McElroy on this week’s truck panel are fellow jurors Jack Nerad from Kelly Blue Book and Chris Paukert of Autoblog.com.

The kids haven’t even stepped out on the sidewalk draped in their ghoulish finery, and Aunt Mildred has yet to buy a fat turkey for the family feast. Nevertheless, here in the auto world, the time has come to start deliberating on the best cars and trucks of the year. Among the accolades in the automotive community, one of the most prestigious honors is the North American Car and Truck of the Year award. On this week’s special edition of Autoline After Hours, John McElroy welcomes three fellow jurors to join him in reviewing the nominees on the “short lists.” See which cars, trucks and utility vehicles have risen above the rest as John is joined by Michelle Krebs from Edmunds.com, Chris Paukert of Autoblog.com and freelance auto journalist Jim McCraw.

It’s time once again to prove that no one can run a car company like an auto journalist… or so we think. Our contenders are here and ready to go head-to-head as they assemble their automotive dream teams. In addition to stalwart John McElroy of Dymaxion Motors, three newcomers have joined the fray: Csaba Csere of Cheetah Motors, Chris Paukert of Mitty Motors, and Joe White of Rat Rod Global Motors. Charlie Vogelheim MCs the evening’s event, and we’re joined once again by those quick-witted color commentators: Scott Burgess and Mark Phelan.This year’s draft is one of the most challenging yet! Each team owner has to pick, among other requirements, a company HQ, the perfect brand spokesperson and a talented corporate leader. Which company will draft the best picks? Click “play” to find out!

Try you might, the internal combustion engine just won't die. And, that's partly thanks to innovative designs that keep cropping up like the opoc (opposed piston opposed cylinder) engine from EcoMotors. For several years now, we've been following the progress of this startup on AAH. This week CEO Don Runkle joins us and we'll be asking him about the deal to fund a $200 million opoc engine factory. We'll also be getting into the big news stories of the week: Chrysler caves to NHTSA's recall demands after previously refusing, but why? EVs and plug-ins are depreciating much faster than other cars. And with Bosch's new eClutch anyone can drive a stick! Joining John McElroy to discuss all this and more is Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Chris Paukert from Autoblog.

Back in 5th grade science class we all learned what happens when a snake molts -- it loses its skin, becoming in-essence an all-new serpent. That’s kind of what’s been going on over at Chrysler the last few years with Viper. Once Dodge’s proud ruler of the performance road -- nearly lost amid the financial turmoil -- has been reborn under the Street and Racing Technology brand, is now ready to take on the competition with the new 2012 model. Our special guest on Autoline This Week to discuss Viper, the SRT brand as well as Dodge Design itself is the man in charge of all three, Ralph Gilles. Joining John McElroy on his panel are Scott Burgess of AOL Autos and Chris Paukert of Autoblog.com.

Back in 5th grade science class we all learned what happens when a snake molts -- it loses its skin, becoming in-essence an all-new serpent. That’s kind of what’s been going on over at Chrysler the last few years with Viper. Once Dodge’s proud ruler of the performance road -- nearly lost amid the financial turmoil -- has been reborn under the Street and Racing Technology brand, is now ready to take on the competition with the new 2012 model. Our special guest on Autoline This Week to discuss Viper, the SRT brand as well as Dodge Design itself is the man in charge of all three, Ralph Gilles. Joining John McElroy on his panel are Scott Burgess of AOL Autos and Chris Paukert of Autoblog.com.

Back in 5th grade science class we all learned what happens when a snake molts -- it loses its skin, becoming in-essence an all-new serpent. That’s kind of what’s been going on over at Chrysler the last few years with Viper. Once Dodge’s proud ruler of the performance road -- nearly lost amid the financial turmoil -- has been reborn under the Street and Racing Technology brand, is now ready to take on the competition with the new 2012 model. Our special guest on Autoline This Week to discuss Viper, the SRT brand as well as Dodge Design itself is the man in charge of all three, Ralph Gilles. Joining John McElroy on his panel are Scott Burgess of AOL Autos and Chris Paukert of Autoblog.com.

There's no doubt that one of the most hotly anticipated cars to rise from the ashes of the Detroit auto implosion is the 2013 SRT Viper. On this week's show, we get down to brass tacks and talk to the man behind the two-seat beast. And, that man is none other than the President and CEO of the SRT Brand, Ralph Gilles. We'll be getting all of the details about the fierce new snake, where the SRT brand is going, and we'll ask what we can expect next from Chrysler's rising star. To discuss this and more, John McElroy is joined in studio by co-host Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Chris Paukert from Autoblog.

King of the HillThanks to producer/animator Mike Judge, most people connect "King of the Hill" with the former Fox TV series. And though there's a lot to be said for a 12-year old cartoon series that centered on one character and his life with propane, here at Autoline any "King of the Hill" reference points to one word and one word only, and of course that word is TRUCK! And this time of year when you talk truck, you're talking about three specific trucks or SUVs -- as the case may be -- who end up as our own "Kings of the Hill," better known as the finalists for the North American Truck of the Year.That's right, twelve months have flown by and left us with the latest top three trucks voted on by the jurors of NACTOY -- the North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards. These finalists -- Ford's Explorer, Jeep's Grand Cherokee and the Dodge Durango -- have been narrowed down from a long list of top-notch candidates with the winner to be revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit January 10th.Joining Autoline host and original juror John McElroy to talk about these finalists and who may be crowned this year's "King of the Hill" are fellow NACTOY jurors Larry Webster from Popular Mechanics and Chris Paukert of Autoblog.com.

King of the "NACTOY" Hill Thanks to producer/animator Mike Judge, most people connect "King of the Hill" with the former Fox TV series. And though there's a lot to be said for a 12-year old cartoon series that centered on one character and his life with propane, here at Autoline any "King of the Hill" reference points to one word and one word only, and of course that word is TRUCK! And this time of year when you talk truck, you're talking about three specific trucks or SUVs -- as the case may be -- who end up as our own "Kings of the Hill," better known as the finalists for the North American Truck of the Year. That's right, twelve months have flown by and left us with the latest top three trucks voted on by the jurors of NACTOY -- the North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards. These finalists -- Ford's Explorer, Jeep's Grand Cherokee and the Dodge Durango -- have been narrowed down from a long list of top-notch candidates with the winner to be revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit January 10th. Joining Autoline host and original juror John McElroy to talk about these finalists and who may be crowned this year's "King of the Hill" are fellow NACTOY jurors Larry Webster from Popular Mechanics and Chris Paukert of Autoblog.com.

Don't Look Back The longtime Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Satchel Paige once said "Don't look back -- something might be gaining on you." In the case with today's luxury car leaders BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus that "something" is Audi. The great luxury car maker that, in the past, could never quite get over the top has been gaining momentum with awards, marketing and, most importantly, sales. Halo vehicles like the R8 have grabbed the headlines but the real gains are coming across the entire lineup putting pressure on the traditional leaders of the segment. Just what are Audi's sales goals and how does the company plan to keep the momentum rolling? This week on Autoline Detroit to answer those and other questions on this blazing hot German luxury car maker is Johan de Nysschen, President of Audi of America. John McElroy is joined on his Autoline Detroit panel by David Welch of Bloomberg/Businessweek and Chris Paukert from Autoblog.com.

Don't Look BackThe longtime Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Satchel Paige once said "Don't look back -- something might be gaining on you." In the case with today's luxury car leaders BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus that "something" is Audi.The great luxury car maker that, in the past, could never quite get over the top has been gaining momentum with awards, marketing and, most importantly, sales. Halo vehicles like the R8 have grabbed the headlines but the real gains are coming across the entire lineup putting pressure on the traditional leaders of the segment. Just what are Audi's sales goals and how does the company plan to keep the momentum rolling? This week on Autoline Detroit to answer those and other questions on this blazing hot German luxury car maker is Johan de Nysschen, President of Audi of America. John McElroy is joined on his Autoline Detroit panel by David Welch of Bloomberg/Businessweek and Chris Paukert from Autoblog.com.

The Big Three bridge loan is the topic of discussion on this edition of Autoline EXTRA. John McElroy and his colleagues discuss, among other topics, why there was so much animosity directed toward the Big Three, Detroit and the UAW during the debate in Congress and around the country on whether or not to give the companies the money they needed. Joining John in the discussion are John Neff of Autoblog.com, Chris Paukert from Autoblog.com and Mike Dushane from CarandDriver.com.

The Big Three bridge loan is the topic of discussion on this edition of Autoline EXTRA. John McElroy and his colleagues discuss, among other topics, why there was so much animosity directed toward the Big Three, Detroit and the UAW during the debate in Congress and around the country on whether or not to give the companies the money they needed. Joining John in the discussion are John Neff of Autoblog.com, Chris Paukert from Autoblog.com and Mike Dushane from CarandDriver.com.

Point and Click Just a few years ago if you wanted to know anything about the latest cars or trucks you essentially had two choices, magazines or newspapers. Then came the Internet and everything changed. Today you may find that hot product on the web in some cases before it's even left the design studio. Things happen fast and the competition can be fierce. In some respects it's this century's version of the Wild West! The manufacturers still try to control the process but there are eyes everywhere. Often the scoop comes from a bevy of blogs and websites that cover the auto industry -- some independent, others corporate -- but all pretty darn fast! Joining John to discuss this new automotive media are members of that very fraternity. John Neff is at Autoblog.com while Mike Dushane is from CarandDriver.com and Chris Paukert formerly of Windingroad.com is now at Autoblog.com as well.

Point and ClickJust a few years ago if you wanted to know anything about the latest cars or trucks you essentially had two choices, magazines or newspapers. Then came the Internet and everything changed. Today you may find that hot product on the web in some cases before it's even left the design studio. Things happen fast and the competition can be fierce. In some respects it's this century's version of the Wild West! The manufacturers still try to control the process but there are eyes everywhere. Often the scoop comes from a bevy of blogs and websites that cover the auto industry -- some independent, others corporate -- but all pretty darn fast! Joining John to discuss this new automotive media are members of that very fraternity. John Neff is at Autoblog.com while Mike Dushane is from CarandDriver.com and Chris Paukert formerly of Windingroad.com is now at Autoblog.com as well.