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Ram has unveiled the 2025 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickups, offering exceptional capability, enhanced towing features, and cutting-edge technology. Our special guest this week, Ram Product Communications specialist Nick Kappa, will tell us all about the new trucks. The heavy haulers feature a powerful Cummins 6.7-liter inline-six turbo diesel engine or a 6.4-liter gas-fueled HEMI V-8. The 2025 Ram 2500 offers improved 0 to 60 mph and quarter-mile times, delivering quicker, more responsive performance. The pickups also feature an advanced Uconnect 5 system with a 14.5-inch screen, a segment-first 10.25-inch passenger screen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, digital rearview mirror, and dual wireless phone charging pad. The pair also include an on-board power inverter, adaptive cruise control, ParkSense front/rear park assist, drowsy driver detection, traffic sign recognition, and active lane management. Kappa will deliver additional details and also preview the Ramcharger electrified pickup that is also on the way. In our road tests this week, Host Jack Nerad takes us behind the wheel of the 2025 Lexus ES 350 F SPORT Handling with the Black Line Special Edition Package. A luxury sedan with elegant styling, advanced technology, and driving dynamics, the ES 350 test vehicle featured exclusive F SPORT Handling tuning, a premium interior, and advanced safety technologies. The 3.5-liter V6 engine, producing 302 horsepower, is at the heart of the model. Nerad and co-host Chris Teague will answer the big question: does the F Sport Handling Black Line Special edition deliver performance to match its looks? Across the country, Teague road tests another version of one of our favorite vehicles of the past year or two — the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy. The top-of-the-line midsize SUV has every whistle and bell one could imagine. Is it worth the added coin to buy it versus a mid-range Santa Fe? We'll let you know. In the news this week, the move to self-driving cars continues as Uber and Waymo bring a new driverless taxi service to Austin, Texas, right in Tesla's backyard. We'll have more details and our reaction. Speaking of Tesla, we've heard reports that Tesla is getting some blowback as the result of Elon Musk's cost-cutting efforts in the federal government, but is the so-called “Tesla Takedown” real? And who is behind these reports? We help provide some clarity. In a mirror to the cost-cutting of the U.S. government, Mercedes-Benz has indicated it is now scaling back based on the increased competition it is encountering around the world. We'll give you details. Motor Trend has put together a list of the quickest electric cars it has tested, and we'll have that for you, along with our thoughts on these crazy-fast EVs. As always, a lot to talk about this week. We thank you for joining us. Jack Nerad's newest book Jack is now offering his newest crime novel, Only One Thing Stays the Same, at a pre-publication price of just $4.99. Click here to buy from Amazon at this special limited-time price. Matt DeLorenzo's Book Pick up a copy of co-host Matt DeLorenzo's terrific new book How to Buy an Affordable Electric Car: A Tightwad's Guide to EV Ownership. Brought to you by: • DrivingToday.com • Mercury Insurance: Find out how much you can save at DrivingToday.com/auto-insurance. • EMLandsea.com, publisher of Only One Thing Stays the Same and  Dance in the Dark We have a lot of shows for you this week. Thanks for joining us, and don't forget to look for new content on our YouTube and Rumble channels. Please subscribe. If you do, we'll like you forever. America on the Road is brought to you by Driving Today.com, Mercury Insurance, and EMLandsea.com , the publisher of Nerad's latest book, Only One Thing Stays the Same which is available HERE on Amazon.com            

Welcome to the Jeep Talk Show! Celebrating 15 years of top-notch Jeep content, host Tony brings you the latest on those pesky warranty pop-up ads plaguing Jeep infotainment screens—like on 2022 Grand Cherokees, Wranglers, and Gladiators. Stellantis calls it a "fixed glitch," but X posts and forum chatter say otherwise. We've got the workaround (Jeep Connect settings tweak) and the scoop on why this might be more than a glitch—think in-dash ad tests! Plus, big Jeep news: production pauses for the next-gen Compass in Brampton (delayed to 2026), electrification updates (Wagoneer S, Recon EV, hybrid Cherokee), and challenges like recalls and layoffs. Tony also shares his personal Jeep journey—how Hurricanes Katrina and Rita sparked his Cherokee mods and kicked off this show! Stick around for a RealTruck feature on the best MOLLE panels for trucks and SUVs—perfect for overlanders and Jeepers who crave organization. And don't miss Nicky G's wild shop tip (grease taste test?!) and a preview of upcoming interviews with Robert from Element Fire (Feb 28). Keywords: Jeep Talk Show, Jeep warranty pop-up ads, Uconnect 5 issues, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, Gladiator, Stellantis news, Jeep Compass delay, Jeep Wagoneer S, Recon EV, hybrid Cherokee, Jeep recalls, MOLLE panels for trucks, off-road organization, Jeep mods, overlanding gear, Tony Jeep story, Element Fire extinguisher Links: Read more on MOLLE panels: RealTruck Blog Support us on Patreon for ad-free content: [Patreon Link] Catch us at the Mid-American Off-Road Expo! Subscribe: Hit that subscribe button and ring the bell for weekly Jeep news, tips, and adventures! What's your take on these pop-up ads—annoying glitch or sneaky ad push? Drop your thoughts below! This description is concise (under 500 characters for key metadata), packed with relevant keywords for SEO, and structured to hook viewers while promoting engagement. It reflects the transcript's content, humor, and key topics while driving traffic to related links and future episodes. The Jeep Talk Show has been in publication for 15 years! We have a large group of team members and hosts. We publish five episodes a week. One episode, Chic Chat, is a women only hosted episode for women that feel more comfortable watching women talk about Jeeps and off road. We hope you give us a try and if you like the show please subscribe! Our website is https://jeeptalkshow.com. We do both video and audio only so you can watch or listen which ever is more conveinant depending on where you are and what you are doing. Driving to and from work, mowing the grass, or working out at the gym. Let the Jeep Talk Show 1000+ episodes make your day better and more entertaining! Join the Jeep Talk Show family! (chat server) https://jeeptalkshow.com/discord Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/jeeptalkshow (subscribe for commercial free episodes!) Round Table recording Tuesday's 7:30pm CT (Zoom meeting) https://jeeptalkshow.com/roundtable pass jeep Visit our website! https://jeeptalkshow.com Sign up for our newsletter! https://jeeptalkshow.com/newsletter Instagram @jeeptalkshow https://instagram.com/jeeptalkshow

Jeep, Jeep Talk Show, Uconnect pop-up ads, extended warranty, Jeep community, tool organization, Jeep waving, Fabricating Frenzy, Jeep culture, off-road adventures, Jeep owners, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep events, Jeep maintenance, Jeep lifestyle, vehicle customization, Jeep enthusiasts, Jeep tips, Jeep news Welcome to the Jeep Talk Show, your ultimate destination for all things Jeep! In this thrilling episode, we dive into the latest headache for Jeep owners: pop-up ads promoting extended warranties right on your Uconnect system! Have you seen this in your Jeep, or is it just a matter of time before it hits yours? We're unpacking this bizarre phenomenon, discussing its implications, and sharing how you can opt-out. But that's not all! Join Larry as he shares his insights on the art of tool organization, perfect for getting ready for the wheeling season. And Wendy explores the fun traditions of Jeep waving and introduces us to the 'Fabricating Frenzy' segment. Plus, don't miss our humorous take on hunting, early morning adventures, and the unique quirks of Jeep culture. Whether you're a seasoned Jeeper or new to the community, this episode is packed with laughs, tips, and insider Jeep knowledge. Subscribe for more Jeep adventures, tips, and community stories. Visit us at jeeptalkshow.com for more content, and don't forget to check out our special secret link at jeeptalkshow.com/YT to go straight to our YouTube channel. Like, comment, and share to spread the Jeep love! The Jeep Talk Show has been in publication for 15 years! We have a large group of team members and hosts. We publish five episodes a week. One episode, Chic Chat, is a women only hosted episode for women that feel more comfortable watching women talk about Jeeps and off road. We hope you give us a try and if you like the show please subscribe! Our website is https://jeeptalkshow.com. We do both video and audio only so you can watch or listen which ever is more conveinant depending on where you are and what you are doing. Driving to and from work, mowing the grass, or working out at the gym. Let the Jeep Talk Show 1000+ episodes make your day better and more entertaining! Join the Jeep Talk Show family! (chat server) https://jeeptalkshow.com/discord Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/jeeptalkshow (subscribe for commercial free episodes!) Round Table recording Tuesday's 7:30pm CT (Zoom meeting) https://jeeptalkshow.com/roundtable pass jeep Visit our website! https://jeeptalkshow.com Sign up for our newsletter! https://jeeptalkshow.com/newsletter Instagram @jeeptalkshow https://instagram.com/jeeptalkshow

If you follow the social chat, there is no doubt that the groundbreaking Dodge Charger Daytona is the most controversial car to come down the road in decades. In what might be termed a fan's love-hate relationship, Dodge's first all-electric muscle car is poised to redefine the segment with amazing capabilities, but it's clear some folks don't want the segment to be redefined. At the same time, many are cheering the innovative Dodge, saying it points musclecars in the right direction. This week, we dive right into the deep end of that pool, as Host Jack Nerad not only road-tested both soon-to-be-available versions of the battery-electric musclecar but also conducted an exclusive interview with its Chief Engineer, Audrey Moore. We'll have all that for you in this week's show. No matter how you feel about battery-electric performance cars, there is no doubt that the Dodger Charger Daytona is a runner. Combining blistering performance with cutting-edge technology, the sleek two-door is offered in a pair of high-performance trims: the R/T and the Scat Pack. The R/T delivers 496 horsepower and 404 lb-ft of torque, while the Scat Pack produces a jaw-dropping 670 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. In its highest-performance form, the Scat Pack rockets from 0-60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in an estimated 11.5 seconds. Beyond the numbers, Dodge has designed the Charger Daytona to retain its musclecar soul with its controversial Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust that produces a simulated engine roar. Both trims also offer a PowerShot feature for an instant 40-horsepower boost, multi-mode drive settings, and advanced safety and connectivity options via the Uconnect 5 system. Nerad sampled all of it in Chandler, Arizona. Road Test Vehicles The 2025 Land Rover Defender continues to uphold its reputation as a rugged yet refined off-roader, offering unmatched capability for adventure seekers. Co-Host Chris Teague tested the Defender in Maine's challenging winter conditions, where it excelled with its advanced all-wheel-drive system, configurable Terrain Response modes, and impressive ground clearance. The Defender's iconic design blends heritage with modern sophistication, and Teague will tell how it fared during his weeklong test. The Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter is Toyota's answer to the overlanding trend, purpose-built for off-road enthusiasts who crave the wilderness. Jack Nerad explored all its capabilities, including the i-Force Max hybrid engine delivering 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. The Trailhunter boasts a unique suspension co-developed with ARB, featuring 2.5-inch forged monotube shocks and rock rails for extreme terrain. Features like a modular utility bar with MOLLE panels, onboard air compressor, and 33-inch Goodyear tires demonstrate this vehicle has the stuff off-road enthusiasts would put on their own trucks. Nerad will have his review in this week's show. News of the Week On the international front, Europe's once-dominant automotive industry is facing a crisis, with challenges ranging from tightening emissions regulations to rising competition from Chinese EV manufacturers. The ripple effects could have significant implications for the U.S. market, and we'll explore what it means for American drivers. Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz is making history with the introduction of the first-ever battery-electric Popemobile for Pope Francis, combining sustainability and tradition in a vehicle that aligns with the Vatican's commitment to eco-friendly innovation. For those planning an electric road trip, fear not! We've got essential tips to help you navigate charging stops and optimize your journey. And we'll see how they match up with Chris Teague's real-world EV ownership experiences. FREE STUFF: America on the Road is giving listeners a free copy of Jack R. Nerad's book The GR Factor: Unleashing the Undeniable Power of the Golden Rule.

After years featuring the Hemi V8, the 2025 Ram 1500 now offers the new turbocharged 3.0-liter Hurricane straight-six engines, and Co-Host Chris Teague gives the heavily massaged full-sized pickup a thorough test. At the wheel of the off-road-oriented Rebel trim, Teague found rural Maine an exciting venue to check out power delivery, handling and creature comforts. Inside, the Ram 1500 offers a cutting-edge experience with its advanced Uconnect 5 infotainment system. It features a 14.5-inch touchscreen, passenger screen, digital instrument cluster, and available head-up display, alongside conveniences like dual wireless device charging. How did his family like it? We'll have a full report in this episode. Across the country on the nation's Left Coast, Host Jack Nerad tested a vehicle whose profile is a litmus test. Either you like the looks of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 battery-electric sedan or you don't. Nerad comes down on the side of those who like what is definitely standout styling. The rear-drive Ioniq 6 Long Range model he testeds delivers up to an EPA-estimated 361 miles of range, equalling or outperforming key competitors like the Tesla Model 3. Beyond that, the minimalist, tech-forward cabin includes dual 12.3-inch displays, fast-charging capabilities, and advanced driver-assistance features. But what's it like to live with day to day? Nerad will have the answer. This week AOTR welcomes two special guests. Danny Shapiro is VP of Automotive at NVIDIA, and Nerad's recent interview with him was so filled with information that it was impossible to fit it all in one segment so we're bringing you the balance of his comments in this show. As a bonus, Nerad also spoke with Adrian Aguirre, chief engineer of the all-new 2025 Ford Expedition, and we'll bring you that as well. Topping the news this week, Tesla has just pulled the wraps off two new vehicles and to say they are groundbreaking is under-stating the case. We'll have all the details. Electric vehicle sales in the United States hit a new record despite many challenges, and we'll tell you how the carmakers pulled off that magic trick coming up. Hint: your taxpayer dollars had a lot to do with it. The current Paris Auto Show previews what could become an epic battle in the United States as European automakers square off against the Chinese, who are flooding European countries with low-priced electric cars. We'll report on that battle soon. In a related development, one major global vehicle manufacturer's admitted troubles have prompted merger rumors. In this episode, we'll tell you which companies are involved and how this could affect the vehicles you can buy here in the United States. So we have a lot of show for you this week. Thanks for joining us, and don't forget to look for new content on our YouTube and Rumble channels. Please subscribe. If you do we'll like you forever. America on the Road is brought to you by Driving Today.com, Mercury Insurance, and EMLandsea.com , the publisher of Nerad's latest book, Dance in the Dark, which is available HERE on Amazon.com

In this episode of Your Career GPS, host Brad Minton hosts Ang Richards, founder of Professionally Unprofessional, to discuss the unique attributes and challenges faced by Gen Z in the workforce. They explore misconceptions about this generation, the importance of empowerment and self-advocacy, and how technology plays a crucial role in their professional lives. Ang shares her journey and insights on building confidence, leveraging strengths, and the significance of intergenerational collaboration in the workplace. Key Takeaways ⏩Gen Z is entering the workforce with unique challenges and strengths. ⏩Empowerment and self-advocacy are crucial for young professionals. ⏩Misconceptions about Gen Z often stem from their lived experiences. ⏩Intergenerational collaboration can enhance workplace dynamics. ⏩Technology is a significant asset for Gen Z in the workplace. ⏩Self-reflection helps individuals understand their unique value. ⏩Building confidence is essential for career advancement. ⏩Employers recognize the technological fluency of Gen Z. ⏩Staying true to one's values is vital in a professional setting. ⏩Continuous learning is necessary for personal and professional growth. Ang Richard (she/her/hers) is the founder of Professionally Unprofessional, LLC and an Assistant Director of Career Education at Boston University's Center for Career Development. As a Gen Z, first-gen student and professional, Ang is passionate about empowering early career professionals to thrive in the world of work. She is a LinkedIn Top Voice, TEDx Speaker, and workshop & course facilitator, and she strives to foster a sense of belonging wherever she goes. Her work has recently been featured by Booz Allen Hamilton, The Washington Post, uConnect, The Taco Bell Foundation, Bustle Magazine, and LinkedIn News. This fall, Ang will begin her journey as a Higher Education Ph.D. student at Boston College studying early career mobility, sense of belonging on college campuses, and the impact of identity-centered programming on vulnerable student populations. E-Mail: ang@angrichard.com Website: https://www.angrichard.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-richard/ TikTok: @professional_ang This podcast is brought to you by Mint To Be Career. www.minttobcareer.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourcareergps/support

Caleb Clark sits down with Ashley Safranski, VP of Marketing at uConnect, to explore her journey from higher education to leading marketing efforts in the B2B SaaS space. Ashley shares her unique path, the challenges of building a marketing team from scratch, and the parallels between recruiting students and driving sales in a tech company.

When private equity buys online community platforms, who wins? What about if those platforms were built on open source software? Does the company continue to be a good citizen of the open source community that helped build the product? History has shown us that it is often the community managers and pros who lose. They might not just lose a good platform though, they might lose their job. Lincoln Russell has an interesting perspective on this topic. He joined Vanilla Forums, an open source community software platform, as a senior developer in 2011, having already used it for a couple of years. He left the company in 2020, then the director of engineering. Lincoln has continued to use the software. Vanilla Forums was subsequently purchased by Higher Logic, a company lacking a meaningful history of open source contributions. As a matter of disclosure, both Higher Logic and Vanilla Forums are past sponsors of the show. Lincoln and I also discuss: How Vanilla Forums' open source ethos shifted over time The importance of data migration standards for community software Is community software best built by small businesses? Big Quotes Your community software provider must answer this (16:38): “The first question you should ask a [community software] vendor is: How easy is it to leave you? It's not a fun question to ask, but the answer is crucial to me. It's a deal-breaker question.” -Patrick O'Keefe Some community platforms try to lock their customer data into the platform (18:07): “When [a client is] onboarding [to new community software during the] initial year or two, they don't care about their data export. It's at the end. That's a long-term reputational issue about how people talk about their experiences. We saw that with [community software] competitors. We had some trouble with a couple of competitors in trying to get the data from them and spent way more hours than particular customers were worth – just on principle, honestly – getting the data out for them because we were so personally offended. At least I was.” -Lincoln Russell When you aren't selling community software to the people who will actually use it (20:37): “In the [community software] sales process, you identify stakeholders – people that are decision makers. A lot of the time they weren't a community manager. A lot of the time it was a director of technology, it was a CEO, or other positions, and that warps your roadmap. “When those are the people that [the] sales team [is] sitting in front of, day in and day out, and you're pitching an improved moderation queue, they want this button that does this thing. You're like, ‘But that's stupid.' But it doesn't matter. If those are the people you're selling to, [with] their own idea of community that doesn't actually align with community management because they have internal business goals, and all they want to do are check those boxes.” -Lincoln Russell Why community professionals should drive community platform choice (22:10): “Although I'd like to believe, ego-wise, that I could make a community out of whatever piece of garbage application you throw in front of me, I know the software can either help me or hurt me, and it's tough when you're making dinner with someone else's ingredients.” -Patrick O'Keefe Great ideas need great communicators (23:44): “The biggest issue with charting a course is you need a really clear vision, and you also need someone who can articulate that vision a lot, and over and over again, to the right people in the right circumstances. You need an external marketer. All of us in engineering at Vanilla [were] all introverts. None of us were going to conferences and giving talks about our vision for community software. It just wasn't in us to do that. I think we were poorer off in that we had some really good ideas, and could have shifted the conversation a bit, but we didn't put our energy there because that was a lot of energy.” -Lincoln Russell Protecting your culture makes you unique from the big social media platforms (33:43): “I think this idea of being more private and being very selective about what you present to the world, and having an internal culture that is protected from the internet – not promoted to the internet – is the future of these independent community spaces because that's the space those [bigger] platforms cannot touch.” -Lincoln Russell Community drives great software projects (37:04): “To build great software, like the great software projects that are going to outlive me, you need a community of people committed to working on them for long periods of time. [You need] to replace those people when they leave, but you have to have a system to keep that going, not just like, [we] got great five minds in a room and they did a thing, and then they cash out at the end. That's not sustainable.” -Lincoln Russell About Lincoln Russell Lincoln Russell is the vice president of engineering for uConnect, which builds virtual career centers for colleges and universities to help students get better jobs. Earlier in his career, he spent 8 and a half years at Vanilla Forums, starting as a senior developer in 2011 and leaving in 2020 as the director of engineering. Related Links Lincoln's website Higher Logic Vanilla, from Higher Logic uConnect, where Lincoln is vice president of engineering Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com WordPress.org, the home of the WordPress open source community Arlington-Based Higher Logic Acquires Montreal's Vanilla by Richard Foster for Virginia Business Nitro Porter, Lincoln's community platform migration tool Lincoln's blog post announcing Nitro Porter Matt Mecham of Invision Community Matt Mecham on Community Signal Transcript View on our website Your Thoughts If you have any thoughts on this episode that you'd like to share, please leave me a comment or send me an email. Thank you for listening.

ROMA (ITALPRESS) - A quasi quattro anni dal lancio in Europa, sbarca negli Stati Uniti la 500e. Prodotta a Mirafiori, la prima 500 solo elettrica garantisce 240 chilometri di autonomia grazie al peso molto contenuto. Usufruendo di un sistema di ricarica rapida a 85 kW, 50 chilometri di autonomia si ottengono dopo soli cinque minuti e l'80% della capacità della batteria in soli 35 minuti. Alimentata da un sistema di batterie agli ioni di litio ad alta tensione da 42 kWh, offre performance di ottimo livello grazie a 118 cavalli. Come noto, esteriormente la 500e ha un aspetto decisamente contemporaneo pur rimanendo fedele alle linee storiche che hanno reso la 500 un'icona. Anche negli Usa il quadro strumenti avrà le caratteristiche forme arrotondate e il volante a due razze in omaggio alla Fiat 500 originale del 1957. Lo schermo centrale è da 10,25 pollici con servizi Uconnect 5. I sedili presentano un design fresco, con regolazione in sei direzioni per il conducente, inclusa la regolazione dell'altezza per una migliore posizione di guida. tvi/gtr

In the depths of her grief, Maribeth Decker stumbled upon an extraordinary connection that would forever change her perspective on life and death. As she embarked on a journey of self-discovery through energy healing, the unexpected happened. Her beloved departed dog returned to her in a moment of pure magic. With his ears asymmetrical and a joyful grin on his face, Timmy materialized in the dining room, leaving Maribeth in awe. This heartwarming tale invites us to explore the profound bonds we share with our animal companions, hinting at the incredible revelations that lie ahead. Do you wish to gain a deeper understanding and find solace during the difficult time of losing your beloved pets? Wondering how you can achieve a greater awareness and acceptance of the natural dying process of animals? Join us as our guest, Maribeth, shares insightful solutions that will empower you to attain a newfound peace and tranquility amidst the loss of your animal companions. Discover the path towards a heightened awareness and a profound sense of understanding, enabling you to embrace the passing of your cherished pets with grace and acceptance. In this episode, you will be able to: Gain insights into animal communication and telepathy, deepening your bond with your furry friends. Discover the profound emotional bond between humans and animals, and how it can bring comfort and joy to your life. Develop a better understanding of the dying process of animals, providing comfort and support during difficult times. Explore the myths surrounding animal transitions, debunking misconceptions and finding solace in the natural order of life. Recognize the significance of animals in our lives and the positive impact they have on our well-being and happiness. Maribeth Decker is not your average animal lover. She possesses a unique gift - the ability to communicate with animals on a telepathic level. As an intuitive animal communicator, medical intuitive, and energy healer, Maribeth has dedicated her life to helping pet guardians navigate through challenging situations with their beloved animals. Through her work at Sacredgrove.com, she uses her intuitive abilities to address physical, emotional, and behavioral issues in animals. Maribeth's journey into animal communication began when her own dogs started communicating with her, leading her to explore energy work. Now, she helps others tap into their own intuition and deepen their connection with their pets. With her guidance, anyone can learn to communicate with animals and understand their needs and desires on a deeper level. Maribeth's compassion and expertise have brought comfort and understanding to countless pet owners, making her a trusted resource in the world of animal communication. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:14 - Introduction 00:01:08 - Importance of Animal Communication 00:03:19 - Personal Experience with Animal Communication 00:06:18 - Dealing with the Loss of a Pet 00:09:35 - How Animal Communication Works 00:11:22 - Learning Animal Communication 00:12:53 - Conclusion 00:16:03 - Early Spiritual Experience 00:17:23 - Intuition and Military Experience 00:20:07 - Animal Transitions and the Dying Process 00:22:36 - Communicating with Animals in Their Final Moments 00:23:04 - Myths About Animal Transitions 00:30:45 - The Beauty of Unexpected Connections 00:31:38 - Dream Visitations from Departed Pets 00:32:51 - Finding the Right Dog 00:33:31 - The Significance of Dreams 00:34:03 - Connecting with Maribeth Check out Sacredgrove.com: Visit Maribeth Decker's website to learn more about her work as an intuitive animal communicator, medical intuitive, and energy healer. Explore the services she offers for healing and connecting with your pets. Try Quantum Upgrade: Get your free seven-day trial of Quantum Upgrade. Experience the high-frequency quantum field that harmonizes your energy, balances your body, boosts performance, and shields you from harmful EMF frequencies. Take the Uconnect class: If you're interested in learning how to communicate with animals, consider taking the Uconnect class taught by Mary Beth Decker. This class will teach you the basics of animal communication and help you develop your intuition to deepen your connection with your pet.  Practice animal communication: Start practicing animal communication with your own pets or with other people's pets. Join a group setting or find a teacher who can guide you in developing your telepathic abilities. Trust in yourself and your ability to connect with animals. Share your experiences: If you have had experiences with intuitive animal communication or if you have stories about your pets, share them with others. 

On tonight's episode… News story(s) 4xe Adventure Vehicle of the Year, Top 10 Wrangler Mods! Gladiator update; UConnect update and Morning Thunder! Must have for your jeep; Jeep Gladiator JT Front Camera!

Dylan Liu is not one to not have an opinion on the state of collegiate esports. That is one of the things that makes him such a compelling guest for a conversation! Since 2011, Dylan has been involved in collegiate esports while founding the team at his alma mater, Texas A&M, and now serving as the CEO of his company, Uconnect. Uconnect provides a platform to help collegiate programs and clubs to connect with potential sponsorship opportunities. This wide-ranging conversation pulls no punches and looks critically at the current state of collegiate esports, and the overall business of esports. Even at an hour, there was still quite a bit to talk about. -- Dylan Liu // LinkedIn // Twitter Uconnect -- Powered by LeagueSpot -- Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget the importance of play! James O'Hagan (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast. The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter) You may email any questions or topic suggestions to contact@taoesports.com. -- Music provided Royalty Free "8 Bit Adventure!" Querky Fun Game Music by HeatleyBros iTunes Spotify License Twitter Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/taoesports/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taoesports/support

To our already loyal audience, thanks so much for listening so far! On Monday, you will get a fresh new look with the same great content. Thanks to Tim Martell, CEO of Wikimotive, we learned about a big data privacy issue Stellantis if facing with their uConnect app. We can't get enough of Tim Cox (CarNow SVP) and though he didn't answer, we got to talk about a very interesting part of their growing organization.If you haven't signed up for the ASOTU weekly email, you can do that at dealerspushingback.com.

UConnect the Podcast is one year old! We are celebrating with University of Charleston President, Dr. Marty Roth. Dr. Roth discusses his career journey from a student at the University of Pittsburgh, to the Dean of the Barney School of Business at the University of Hartford, to President at UC. He discusses leadership lessons he's learned throughout his career, including how he managed the University of Charleston through the COVID crisis.

What does it mean to be a ‘unicorn person?’ In this episode of the Conversationalist podcast, TC Founder and CEO Sophie Beren sits down with Zayn Patel, a podcast host and tech founder who is on a mission to become a unicorn person and impact 1 billion people. Zayn shares his experience breaking out of his social media echo chamber and losing his voice during a life-threatening allergy helped him find his purpose. He also offers advice for channeling gratitude in all areas of your life and why difficult conversations are essential. Zayn Patel is a 17-year-old host of the podcast Foundations, ConversationaLIST 2020 honoree for healthcare, and a member of TC’s Gen Z Advisory Board. He is a self-proclaimed PBS enthusiast and is currently working on multiple ventures including La Nourriture, Studio Tech, Scholar VR, and UConnect, among other projects. Here at The Conversationalist, we’re on a mission to amplify 1,000,000 Gen Z'ers voices and unify the world, one conversation at a time. On each episode of The Conversationalist Podcast, The Conversationalist Founder and CEO Sophie Beren interviews activists, entrepreneurs, and game-changers from the TC community as well as experts and thought leaders who are at the forefront of social change. Each conversation invites guests to share their story, their perspectives, and the obstacles they’ve overcome to get to where they are today. Sophie is here to help break open your echo chamber so that you can unify your world. Now, we want to hear from you! How are you using your voice for good? Join The Conversationalist Community on the Geneva app. You’ll be able to make new friends, find new opportunities, and have 24/7 conversations about anything under the sun that matters to YOU! Come and introduce yourself, break the ice, share your hot takes, and so much more. Want to be chosen as our featured hot take on our next podcast? Make sure you’re in our community and sharing your thoughts in our hot takes room. Follow The Conversationalist on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok and subscribe to our Youtube Channel to stay up to date on all things Gen Z. Let’s unify the world together! Listen to The Conversationalist Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, and more. View the episode transcription here. For a full recap of our podcasts and to access more info on our guests, check out our blog. We’ll see you next week.

In this TFLtalk episode, Roman and Tommy discuss some of the best and worst infotainment systems we come across. We have the opportunity to experience pretty much every brand, and some are just plain better and easier to use than others.

The week we present an exclusive interview with Ryan Nagode, the chief interior designer for some of the hottest production cars in the world. In a discussion with AOTR Host Jack Nerad, The Dodge/SRT designer takes us behind the scenes to see how interior design and the new UConnect 5 infotainment system contribute to the overall performance of impressive vehicles like the 2021 Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye and 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat. True dual-use vehicles, their interiors make them day-to-day livable despite their incredible performance. The 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat gives new meaning to the three-row SUV. In road tests this week, co-host Chris Teague puts an all-wheel-drive 2021 Toyota Avalon to work over the icy roads of Maine. And we discover that the once awkward Avalon is really coming into its own. With all-wheel-drive, the 2021 Toyota Avalon is well-equipped for frigid weather. Also road tested is the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon four-door coupe, one of the best looking cars you've probably never heard of. Jack Nerad spent quality time in the recently refreshed Arteon and discovered that both exterior changes and interior tweaks have made this car one of the "sleeper values" of the 2021 model year. Get yours before word gets out. The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon brings even more sophistication to the cotillion. The lead story in the news segment is the release of the J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study for 2021. We give listeners an in-depth look at the findings that spell out the most dependable cars, trucks, SUVs and vans in the country. Also in the news, we discuss Ford of Europe's big shift to all-electric cars.

Two companies providing important aspects for college esports growth announced a partnership last week. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe, it helps us out a ton! New episodes Monday through Friday. For daily news hits on everything in the wider esports industry, check out the Esports Minute. (https://www.esportstopstories.com/) For more in-depth news check out our feature show the Esportz Network Podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/esportznetwork/), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EsportzNetwork) @EsportzNetwork Or visit our website esportznetwork.com (https://www.esportznetwork.com/) for updates on what's to come!

In this week's episode, University of Charleston student Charles Chitekwe talks about his incredible journey from the African country of Malawi to Charleston, West Virginia. He made a crucial decision to hit the "pause" button on his career to gain an education in America. Since arriving in West Virginia, Charles has excelled and he shares some of the lessons he has learned in this episode of UConnect the Podcast.

In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk to one of my best friends and business partner Alfred Shi. Alfred and I discussed a multitude of things from the outlook of education to his experiences with failure and using them to fuel business success and immerse in growth opportunities. Age is just a number and regardless of that number if you have a drive and vision in place there is no limit to what can be accomplished. In honor of Alfred's birthday week, I wanted to give him the best virtual present and believe this episode does so! Happy Birthday Alfred! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zayn-patel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zayn-patel/support

Tuesdays on the College Esports QuickTake are reserved for the biggest news happening in scholastic esports around the country. Today we have two of the biggest organizations announcing partnerships with college programs and PlayVS, the leading operator of scholastic esports events, releasing more details around the Summer Showdown events for both high schools and colleges. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe, it helps us out a ton! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our feature show the Esportz Network Podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/esportznetwork/), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EsportzNetwork) @EsportzNetwork Or visit our website esportznetwork.com (https://www.esportznetwork.com/) for updates on what's to come!

Yes indeed, I've got a special interview for you all today! After seeing that I still had some questions left from the last Uconnect 5 meeting, I decided I would get in touch with Vince Galante (Chief of User Experience at FCA) and Nick Cappa (Media Relations at FCA) to get a little more information on the latest generation of FCA's award-winning infotainment system.   Check out my YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/codyscarconundrum Purchase my Car Tshirt merch at:   https://tinyurl.com/y8tjl3jw Stay up to date by visiting my website: http://www.codyscarconundrum.com/

Recently, I was invited to attend a meeting regarding FCA's newest iteration of its famous Uconnect system: Uconnect 5. Obviously I attended and got –to be honest– a bit more than I bargained for when I set out to record the meeting. What you're about to listen to is the condensed (yes, condensed) version of what happened. A full-length, completely unedited version of this interview will be coming out soon. In the meantime, enjoy! Check out my YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/codyscarconundrum Purchase my Car Tshirt merch at:   https://tinyurl.com/y8tjl3jw Stay up to date by visiting my website: http://www.codyscarconundrum.com/

Are you interested in advancing your career or improving your leadership skills? You've come to the right place! Join podcast host Travis Kahle (Director of the Center for Career Development at UC) to learn about the vision for the UConnect Podcast.

Show #804   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Tuesday 9th June 2020. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to.   Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they’ve built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It’s a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and hel p you learn about EVs along the way too.   Welcome to a new EXECUTIVE PRODUCER via Patreon RICHARD LUPINSKY   'ONE MILLION MILE' ELECTRIC CAR BATTERY IS NOW 'READY TO PRODUCE' "The leadership of a Tesla technology partner in China that is helping to develop a "one million mile" battery says the company is now "ready to produce." Zeng Yuqun, chairman of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL), has said the Ningde-based manufacturing firm has the capability of making a battery pack that can last for about 16 years, powering an electric vehicle for 1.24 million miles." writes Newsweek: "According to the SCMP, CATL signed a two-year contract to supply batteries to Tesla in February this year, and its technology is set to be incorporated into the Model 3 range of vehicles being made at Musk's new gigafactory located in Shanghai."   On Elon: "We're getting along well and he's a fun guy. He's talking about cost all day long, and I'm making sure we have the solutions."   https://www.newsweek.com/tesla-elon-musk-one-million-mile-battery-ready-produce-chinese-partner-catl-says-1509293   FORD REVEALS ESCAPE PHEV PRICE, RANGE AND MORE FOR U.S. "Ford announced its first new plug-in hybrid model in the U.S. market, the Ford Escape PHEV, which earlier was launched in Europe as Ford Kuga PHEV. The Escape PHEV might be one of the top-selling plug-in hybrids and a major competitor to the Toyota RAV4 Prime. It will start at less than $35,000 (MSRP), before destination charge and an eligible federal tax credit of probably over $6,700." says InsideEVs: " The EPA-estimated all-electric range will be about 37 miles (59.5 km) so really not bad, although the RAV4 Prime is able to go up to 42 miles (67.6 km). The battery pack (14.4 kWh) is installed under the second-row seats."   Hau Thai-Tang, Ford chief product development and purchasing officer said: “The original Ford Escape was the world’s first hybrid SUV and the all-new Ford Escape plug-in hybrid represents how far we’ve come in technology and efficiency. The all-new Escape plug-in has more power and more passenger space than the Fusion Energi plug-in, as well as four times the cargo volume behind its second-row seats. Escape also has an additional 11 miles of all-electric driving range before it uses a drop of gas.”   https://insideevs.com/news/427357/ford-escape-phev-price-range-us/   VOLKSWAGEN REPLACES DIESS WITH RALF BRANDSTÄTTER FOR THE VW BRAND "Ralf Brandstätter is the Volkswagen brand's new CEO as a promotion over his previous role as the marque's chief operating officer. He takes over the role from Herbert Diess who is currently the CEO of both the VW brand and VW Group as a whole. " reports Motor1.com: "The company's board positions this change as letting Diess put a greater emphasis on running the business, rather than splitting his focus between two roles.  The shakeup comes amid VW having some problems in Europe. The company had to halt deliveries of the new Golf because of an issue with the software for the emergency call function – a mandated feature in Europe. The problem affected around 15,000 cars that the automaker had already delivered to customers.  There are also rumors about problems with the software suite in the company's forthcoming ID.3 electric car. The exact nature of the issue isn't clear, but elements within the system are allegedly not able to communicate correctly. There are reportedly over 10,000 technicians working to solve the problem."   Spiegel.de reports (Google Translate from German): "There is also a problem with the electric ID.3, with which VW wants to build a Golf successor in the mass market and establish an E series with billions of dollars in investment. The model from the Zwickau plant, which is to be ordered from mid-June, will initially only come with a slimmed-down range of functions. Reason: software delays."   https://www.motor1.com/news/427604/volkswagen-new-boss/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-all-news   https://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/vw-konzernchef-diess-gibt-fuehrung-der-kernmarke-ab-a-5a78ea2b-a531-4f94-b995-dae144216e5a   CHINA'S BYD IN TALKS TO SUPPLY JLR FROM UK BATERY PLANT "Chinese EV and battery specialist BYD is in talks with Jaguar Land Rover to supply automotive batteries from a UK plant, a source with knowledge of the situation said." writes Automotive News Europe: "JLR CEO Ralf Speth has previously said the UK needs its own battery cell production, but operated independently of JLR. The UK would be BYD’s first European battery cell factory but the company is also looking at other European locations, the source said. JLR currently sells the Jaguar I-Pace electric crossover, which is built by Magna Steyr in Austria. It plans to produce a full-electric version of the Jaguar XJ sedan at its Castle Bromwich factory in England."   https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/chinas-byd-talks-supply-jlr-uk-battery-plant   WIRELESS CHARGING UPDATE "Wireless parking places, if they work well with a variety of vehicles, are primed to be part of the gold rush. WiTricity's charging coils, which China chose for its national wireless standard in May, can reach parked electric sports cars and SUVs alike with clearance ranging from 4 in.–10 in." says CNBC: "Charging vehicles in motion is on the table with existing technology too, since the distance between a car's carriage and the road stays fairly constant. Fellow wireless charging company Qualcomm Halo, which WiTricity acquired last year, has built a 300-ft test track in France that can charge cars driving at highway speeds. And Israeli start-up Electreon is electrifying short stretches of road in Israel and Sweden. If automakers can settle on one standard technology, omnipresent, automatic charging stations would let electric vehicles go farther on smaller batteries, reminiscent of Tesla's imagined fuel-free planes. Hands-free charging also will grow more essential if cars get more autonomous, since they won't be able to plug themselves in."   https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/08/researchers-work-on-the-next-generation-of-wireless-charging-for-evs.html   ALL-NEW FIAT 500 ELECTRIC NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER The New Fiat 500 ‘la Prima’ hatchback makes its debut today following the successful unveiling of the New 500 ‘la Prima’ convertible in March. The New 500 ‘la Prima’ hatchback – including the fitment of the easyWallbox – is priced at £26,995, including PiCG. The lithium-ion batteries, with a capacity of 42kWh, give the New 500 a range of up to 199 miles in the WLTP cycle. To optimise charging time, the New 500 electric is equipped with an 85kW fast charge system. The New 500 also comes with a 11kW onboard AC charger. Sherpa mode optimises the available resources to reduce fuel consumption to a minimum -  maximum speed is limited to 50mph; accelerator response is managed in order to reduce energy consumption; and deactivation of both the climate control system and heated seats. The electric motor has an output of 87kW, providing a maximum speed of 93mph (self-limited) and acceleration from zero to 62mph in 9 seconds and zero to 31mph in 3.1 seconds. The New 500 electric is the first FCA car to be equipped with the new UConnect 5 infotainment system, the connected platform designed for the future. Developed with the idea of providing customers with a completely new user experience, UConnect 5 is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto operating systems and can be used in wireless mode. My Remote: checks the battery charge level from a smartphone; schedule vehicle charging during the most convenient time periods; know the exact location of the car; lock and unlock the doors and set the climate control system.   MERCEDES GLA 250 E 2020 REVIEW Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 e Coupé, CLA 250 e Shooting Brake and B 250 e plug-in hybrids are available to order now.  . The GLA with plug-in hybrid drive system will follow a few weeks later   "The new GLA 250 e is plug-in hybrid motoring at its best, and for many prospective buyers this could be the GLA to go for. Impressive all-electric running combines with surprisingly sporty yet economical hybrid drive when the petrol engine is brought into play." is how AutoExpress reviewed it: "Joining electrified versions of the latest CLA and CLA Shooting Brake in British Mercedes showrooms is the new GLA 250 e, which shapes up as a rival for plug-in hybrid versions of the latest BMW X1 and X2 and the Volvo XC40. Total system power stands at 215bhp and 450Nm, while the electric power is stored in a 15.6kWh battery. The GLA 250 e can recharge at 24kW."   38 miles on EV power, 86mph on the motor.   https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/gla/352426/new-mercedes-gla-250-e-2020-review   The Mercedes B 250 e is now on sale, with first deliveries expected in late summer. It is only available with AMG Line Executive equipment grade or higher, so prices start from £35,280.   CHINA’S EV MARKET IS RECOVERING "In China, exactly 55,829 battery electric cars and 14,370 plug-in hybrids from local production were sold in May. The sales figures for so-called New Energy Vehicles were thus 25.8 per cent lower than in the same month last year, but 19.5 per cent higher than in April 2020." reports Chris Randall for electrive: "The best-selling electrified model in May was the Tesla Model 3: CPCA statistics show 11,095 units of the locally manufactured American electric sedan sold in China. That is a good three times as many as in April (3,635). However, sales of the Model 3 in April were also down sharply on March (10,160). Tesla itself probably contributed to the new high with a price reduction for the Model 3 Standard Range announced at the end of April. "   That price drop kept it in the window for Chinese subsidies. And what about the Long Range RWD Model 3 they started delivering at the end of May?   David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData: "This is the second consecutive monthly rise for the Chinese vehicle market, as it rebounds from sharp declines in the first quarter caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus. China was first into the COVID-19 crisis and first out of it, so developments in China’s economy are being watched very closely."   https://www.electrive.com/2020/06/09/chinas-ev-market-is-recovering-sowly/   WOULD YOU SWAP TO AN ELECTRIC CAR IF THEY WERE £6,000 CHEAPER? Government could announce a scrappage scheme for only electric vehicles Motorists who scrap an old petrol or diesel car would get £6,000 off a new EV Plans could be announced next month, according to report from The Telegraph It mirrors plans in Germany that are part of a €130bn Covid-19 stimulus package EV buyers there will receive an industry and government-backed subsidy of €9k   "It could mean that the price of the British-build Nissan Leaf electric vehicle falls from £26,845 to just £20,845 and would see a new VW ID.3 zero-emission hatchback cost around the same as an entry-level petrol-powered Golf. The Prime Minister would also see the move as a positive break for UK manufacturing, with the popular Nissan Leaf build at the Japanese firm's factory in Sunderland and Mini's Plant Oxford producing the all-new Mini Electric." writes This Is Money: "The price of a Nissan Leaf would drop to around £20,000, which will be on par with the Nissan Qashqai, starting from £20,565 in the UK. The all-new £24,400 Mini Electric would fall to just £18,400 - a like-for-like fee as a petrol Mini Cooper. Tesla's most affordable Model 3 would decrease from around £40,000 to £34,000, around the same a a mid-spec BMW 3 Series saloon."   Read more here: https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-8398385/Boris-Johnson-considering-slashing-prices-new-EVs-6-000.html   Add £3000 for the PiCG and that's £9000 off the price.   Fiona Howarth, chief executive at Octopus Electric Vehicles: "'Consumers who want to switch to greener driving can be put off by the more expensive initial outlay for an electric vehicle compared to petrol or diesel. But by reducing this cost, EVs will become more affordable and dramatically increase uptake. In 2019, around 100 people every day were losing their life due to poor air quality. The government can really make a difference and save lives by encouraging the switch to clean, electric cars."   QUESTION OF THE WEEK   How far does a plug-in hybrid need to drive on EV power only?   I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the 228 patrons of this podcast whose generosity means I get to keep making this show, which aims to entertain and inform thousands of listeners every day about a brighter future. 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On this week's episode we discuss the results of CR's new survey which asked drivers nationwide what improvements they would desire on their vehicles. We share our full road test results of the all-new 2021 Kia Seltos. We also answer audience questions about whether or not there is a difference in build quality of a specific vehicle model built in different countries, and if drivers are being more reckless because there are fewer drivers on the road.     -----------------------------------   Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6     SHOW NOTES -----------------------------------   00:40 - CR's Fuel Economy Study Results 05:11 - 2021 Kia Seltos Road Test Results 11:58 - Question #1: Is it possible to upgrade the UConnect infotainment system on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee to get Apple CarPlay? 16:07 - Question #2: Is there a difference in build quality depending on which plant or country a car was manufactured in?  18:25 - Question #3: What is a good car for a new grad under 12K? 23:48 - Question #4: Does it seem that people are driving much faster with fewer cars on the road during the coronavirus lockdown?   ----------------------------------    Drivers Have a Strong Interest in Fuel Economy, Despite Low Gas Prices https://www.consumerreports.org/fuel-economy-efficiency/drivers-still-have-a-strong-interest-in-fuel-economy-despite-low-gas-prices/   Coronavirus Resource Hub https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/   2019 LA Auto Show: 2021 Kia Seltos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzEQGzQ1WwM   2018 Hyundai Kona Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YcFRHiHP2E   2020 Kia Soul Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9mEQcbgync   4K Review: 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bXt8xd8H5Y   4K Review: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J005E_TMeY   Volkswagen Golf Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB1n2IgAtT0   2014 Mazda3 first drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAqcc5ykuKY   2013 Mazda CX-5 review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtIXKw4tvSo   2006-2012 Toyota RAV4 review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5G5tAKz_94   2009-2014 Honda Fit review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7W-Ba5Vm3U     -----------------------------------   Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ

On this week's episode we discuss the results of CR's new survey which asked drivers nationwide what improvements they would desire on their vehicles. We share our full road test results of the all-new 2021 Kia Seltos. We also answer audience questions about whether or not there is a difference in build quality of a specific vehicle model built in different countries, and if drivers are being more reckless because there are fewer drivers on the road.     -----------------------------------   Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6     SHOW NOTES -----------------------------------   00:40 - CR’s Fuel Economy Study Results 05:11 - 2021 Kia Seltos Road Test Results 11:58 - Question #1: Is it possible to upgrade the UConnect infotainment system on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee to get Apple CarPlay? 16:07 - Question #2: Is there a difference in build quality depending on which plant or country a car was manufactured in?  18:25 - Question #3: What is a good car for a new grad under 12K? 23:48 - Question #4: Does it seem that people are driving much faster with fewer cars on the road during the coronavirus lockdown?   ----------------------------------    Drivers Have a Strong Interest in Fuel Economy, Despite Low Gas Prices https://www.consumerreports.org/fuel-economy-efficiency/drivers-still-have-a-strong-interest-in-fuel-economy-despite-low-gas-prices/   Coronavirus Resource Hub https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/   2019 LA Auto Show: 2021 Kia Seltos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzEQGzQ1WwM   2018 Hyundai Kona Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YcFRHiHP2E   2020 Kia Soul Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9mEQcbgync   4K Review: 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bXt8xd8H5Y   4K Review: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J005E_TMeY   Volkswagen Golf Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB1n2IgAtT0   2014 Mazda3 first drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAqcc5ykuKY   2013 Mazda CX-5 review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtIXKw4tvSo   2006-2012 Toyota RAV4 review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5G5tAKz_94   2009-2014 Honda Fit review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7W-Ba5Vm3U     -----------------------------------   Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ

On this week's episode we discuss the results of CR's new survey which asked drivers nationwide what improvements they would desire on their vehicles. We share our full road test results of the all-new 2021 Kia Seltos. We also answer audience questions about whether or not there is a difference in build quality of a specific vehicle model built in different countries, and if drivers are being more reckless because there are fewer drivers on the road.     -----------------------------------   Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6     SHOW NOTES -----------------------------------   00:40 - CR’s Fuel Economy Study Results 05:11 - 2021 Kia Seltos Road Test Results 11:58 - Question #1: Is it possible to upgrade the UConnect infotainment system on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee to get Apple CarPlay? 16:07 - Question #2: Is there a difference in build quality depending on which plant or country a car was manufactured in?  18:25 - Question #3: What is a good car for a new grad under 12K? 23:48 - Question #4: Does it seem that people are driving much faster with fewer cars on the road during the coronavirus lockdown?   ----------------------------------    Drivers Have a Strong Interest in Fuel Economy, Despite Low Gas Prices https://www.consumerreports.org/fuel-economy-efficiency/drivers-still-have-a-strong-interest-in-fuel-economy-despite-low-gas-prices/   Coronavirus Resource Hub https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/   2019 LA Auto Show: 2021 Kia Seltos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzEQGzQ1WwM   2018 Hyundai Kona Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YcFRHiHP2E   2020 Kia Soul Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9mEQcbgync   4K Review: 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bXt8xd8H5Y   4K Review: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J005E_TMeY   Volkswagen Golf Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB1n2IgAtT0   2014 Mazda3 first drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAqcc5ykuKY   2013 Mazda CX-5 review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtIXKw4tvSo   2006-2012 Toyota RAV4 review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5G5tAKz_94   2009-2014 Honda Fit review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7W-Ba5Vm3U     -----------------------------------   Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ

Welcome to episode 21 of the Miracle CDJR podcast! In this podcast, John Haggard talks with Joe Smith, who is in the commercial and retail sales division. This podcast is all about the all-new 2020 Jeep Wrangler and the amazing features that are in this vehicle. They also talk about the following topics: What Brought Joe Into the Automotive Business?What Are Some of the New Jeep Wrangler Features?An App That Turns Your Car on For YouHow Has the Jeep Become So Popular?Referral Program, VIP Program, and so much more! Transcript John Haggard 0:03 Welcome to the Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram podcast where you know that you’ll be able to learn about the best ways to purchase or lease, service, maintain, and accessorize your vehicle. How to sell your vehicle for the highest resale value possible when you are ready to do it. Also, the really cool features about the new Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram lineup at Miracle and that’s what we’re going to be talking about today, some really cool features! I’m your host, John Haggard and throughout each month right here, we do have different team members join us from Miracle to bring you tips that you can use and some great information. By the way, we do post a transcript of each podcast so that you can easily refer to it for information especially if you are a first-time listener. You can have it right there at your fingertips. On today’s podcast, we’re talking with Joe Smith. Joe is in the commercial and retail sales division at Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and we’re featuring the all-new 2020 Jeep Wrangler and the cool technology that’s in that Jeep. Hey, Joe, welcome to the podcast! Joe Smith 1:07 Hey, John, thanks for having me back! John Haggard 1:09 Well, it’s good to have you back. It’s been a little bit of time since we spoke before. Anything exciting that’s happened in your life since we last spoke? Joe Smith 1:17 I recently bought a house here a couple of months ago! I think the biggest thing that everybody’s kind of recovering from is the tornadoes that hit through here earlier this morning. So everybody’s kind of recovering from that, but, we’re all just doing it one day at a time. John Haggard 1:31 Absolutely, yeah. What a tragedy really, of course, I guess back in 1999 that we had a similar type of tornado? Joe Smith 1:42 Yeah, I think it took almost the exact same path as that one too from what I’ve seen. John Haggard 1:46 Yeah. Hey, before we get started since we last spoke, remind the folks a little bit about you. Are you from Gallatin, or how did you get to Gallatin? Joe Smith 1:55 I am originally from Maryland. I actually moved here when I left the Military Service. My father moved here about 10 years ago and he made the jump. So I figured I’d do the same thing and I’ve been loving it ever since. John Haggard 2:07 Alright, so military. Tell us a little bit about that again, remind us what you were doing. Joe Smith 2:11 I was in the Air Force for eight years. I was a construction civil engineer. So I basically did all the base projects when we went somewhere. I mean, I have a handful of jobs from welding fabrication, carpentry to pretty much just fixing your everyday door closer. John Haggard 2:26 Alright, just keep the base in shape. Gotcha, gotcha. All right, so how did you wind up? Remind the folks again, how did you actually get into the car business, the automotive business? That’s a long way from base repair and base maintenance. Joe Smith 2:41 It’s a little different. I was actually coming back from overseas while I was in Japan, and I had actually bought my first vehicle from here before I moved to my next station. When I moved back here to start my life over, I saw they had an opening. I really enjoyed the experience that I had when I purchased my vehicle here, so I thought I would give it a shot. I’ve been thankful ever since! John Haggard 3:02 All right! Hey, one thing before we get started that people don’t know about you and would be surprised to know about you, Joe. Joe Smith 3:11 Something that they would be surprised to know about me is I’ve actually got quite a good sense of humor. I mean, I usually stay kind of quiet here because I’m usually work focused, but I’m actually one of the funny guys around here. John Haggard 3:25 Oh, so are you one of the stand-up comics? Joe Smith 3:28 Not stand up. I mean, I guess you could say my comments are very literal. When somebody asks for something like another salesman asked me to “land him a hand,” he needed help moving vehicles. So I just started clapping for him! Yeah, it’s pretty literal. John Haggard 3:44 Hey, you know, technology is everywhere today, Joe. Making our lives easier, faster, keeping us more connected to our friends and family, really at a lightning-fast speed these days. If we look at technology in the new 2020 Jeep Wrangler, I understand that Alexa has arrived. Tell us about Alexa and what she or he will do inside a 2020 Jeep Wrangler. Joe Smith 4:09 So what’s nice with Alexa is once you have it programmed, you can actually set it up, you can ask for it to send destinations. So when you get inside the vehicle, it’s already ready to load and go. You can use Alexa to check your fuel, It’ll tell you what percent it’s at. You can actually use Alexa again to start the vehicle if you have the remote start option. John Haggard 4:29 Alright, and I know that if you look at the dash on the Wrangler, you see this copilot screen as well as the drivers screen. When those things first came out, you saw one screen now two. Tell us about that feature. Joe Smith 4:42 Yeah, so basically it allows you to do a small version of your GPS which is basically the copilot but it allows you to do your other functions as well so you can have your navigation up and your radio. That way you kind of know what you’re listening to if you want to keep track of that with your radio, your auxiliary or whatever kind of Media system that you’re using. John Haggard 5:01 Is it sort of like the driver can be doing one thing and the passenger another? Joe Smith 5:06 Yes! So that way you can focus on driving and your passenger can do all the other stuff for you that way you keep your eyes on the road. John Haggard 5:12 Joe, tell us about security features, I’m sure there must be some of those on the new Wrangler. Joe Smith 5:17 So with the new body style definitely brought it back to modern technology so it’s incorporated your things like your blind spot. The most important thing though is that it did bring in the backup camera. On the old body style, the only way you can get a backup camera was to have an aftermarket try and get put on there for you. But now, you have a backup camera standard, so whether you get a small 5-inch screen or the 8.4-inch screen the camera is going to be on that whole screen so you’re not stuck looking through a rearview mirror. Some other features that are very important to it are your driving adaptability so you have like lane sense departure and adaptive cruise control. They did add in a few different features for creature comforts, your heated seat and steering wheel. They made that more options now it’s not high or low. It’s high, medium, and low. They just made a lot more options for the everyday buyer. John Haggard 6:05 Now what about the output display screen I see for pitch and roll because Wranglers are involved in a lot of rock and roll, I guess you would say. Joe Smith 6:13 Yes, sir. So if you’re planning on taking it off-road, going on any trails, anything like that, you have your instrument cluster panel, which is a seven-inch screen right behind the steering wheel, You have an option for your pitch and roll and basically, for doing on the off-roading, it’s going to allow you to see what the vehicle is doing. Basically, the articulation, what degrees it’s at. So that way you’re not going to be prone to rollover or anything like that. John Haggard 6:37 Well, one of the things I also see is that there’s an available “send and go” feature, they call it, lets you decide on your mobile phone where you want to go and then that just seamlessly transfers to your Jeep so you don’t have to do double duty and re-input the data again. How does that work? Joe Smith 6:53 Yeah, so once you have your phone paired, you can either do it with that or your Apple CarPlay Android Auto. But once you find a location on your phone and you start to navigate, and it’s going to automatically pair with your touchscreen, and it’s going to have everything ready to go for you. That way you’re not stuck trying to find the location on your phone and then re-inputting it back on the screen that’s just all simultaneous and it makes it a lot easier for you. John Haggard 7:16 Joe, we hear a lot about remote vehicle starts these days does the Jeep Wrangler have that as well? Joe Smith 7:22 The Jeep Wrangler with new body style does have that and it is a saving grace especially when we’re getting out of the winter now, but one of my favorite features with it is if you have the heated seat heated steering wheel option, anytime you use the remote start and it’s under 40 degrees, it’s automatically going to start the driver side for you that way it’s already nice and warm. There’s another available UConnect app, not all of them have it, you have to have the Sirius XM Guardian. But that will actually allow you to do the remote start from your phone, and you can do that from a different state because what the key fobs you only have about a 50-yard range. But again with the phone, you can do it anywhere. John Haggard 7:59 Wow, now that’s a cool thing. Now is that a type of feature, for example, if you were in another state, and you wanted to give someone access to your Jeep unlock the door for you, is that what you’re saying? Joe Smith 8:09 Yes, so with that app, you can lock, unlock and start your vehicle. I’ve actually had a guy do it from a different country just because he was on tour for a while he wanted to get his vehicle running to keep it from just sitting just to make sure everything was still running well on it. John Haggard 8:24 Neat idea that is! I guess, rather than bringing around and holding keys in your pocket and so forth, you can just remote, say you’ve got access to the vehicle, “Here you go. No key, but I’ll let you in!” Joe Smith 8:36 Yes, sir. John Haggard 8:37 Now, the Wrangler I understand also has a report card, a vehicle health report, I guess much like you would get in school for vital statistics to check on or maybe what a doctor would tell you. Tell us about that report card. Joe Smith 8:49 Yeah, so you would get that monthly. It just basically gives you a performance report on how the vehicle is operating. If there’s anything wrong with it, how the tire pressure is looking or oil life. As I said, you do get that monthly. But if anything were to happen, of course, you don’t wait until the end of the month to get that it does let you know right away. It’s a very nice tool to have because it basically helps you know what’s going on with the vehicle at all times. John Haggard 9:13 Gotcha. Now, I assume that the Jeep Wrangler will self-park when you’re tried to do some parallel parking as well. Joe Smith 9:20 Yes, sir. Yep. John Haggard 9:21 How does that really work? You know, the first time I can imagine someone doing that It’s like, “Wow, do I trust all this technology? Take my hands off the wheel?” I mean, what if something happens and it hits some guy’s car or some lady’s car? How does it work exactly? Joe Smith 9:37 It’s similar to some of our other products that have the parallel perpendicular Park Assist, but you get the vehicle setup where it asks you to position and the vehicle doesn’t do everything. It’ll do all the steering for you, but the driver will still control the gear and the gas and the brake so you’re controlling where it’s going, but the vehicle will do all the terms for you. John Haggard 9:58 All right. Now see this award, the tour 2020 Jeep Wrangler winning Off-Road SUV of Texas by the Texas Auto Writers Association for I’m seeing here the 10th consecutive year, 10 years in a row! Joe Smith 10:12 Yes, sir. We’re very proud of the Wrangler it’s one of the strongest out there. If anybody’s never been in one before I’d always recommend coming to your local dealership and driving one to kind of understand the experience and see why it’s been winning the awards consecutively. John Haggard 10:25 What do you think it is about Jeep, Joe? I mean, what is it about Jeep that really just electrifies people? Joe Smith 10:33 Probably just that feeling of the open air, If you have the hardtop or soft top you can take the top off. In my eyes, it’s like a mini gadget you can literally do anything you want to that thing and there are hundreds of options of customizing so you can truly make it your own type of vehicle. It’s not like you’re gonna be driving down the road and seeing your exact model if you have it set up that way. John Haggard 10:57 Gotcha! There’s also this trail-rated badge that’s on every 2020 Jeep Wrangler. Tell us a little bit about that. Joe Smith 11:05 So the trail-rating badge is something that the only Jeep actually goes through. It’s just to prove its offer capability. There are a few different tests for it. You’ve got your traction, basically how well the vehicle can move for you, your water forwarding, basically, if it goes through the pond or streams, it just sees how grueling it can be offered through the water. Maneuverability, how well it performs and tight turns are situations like that if you were going through the woods or anything. You have the articulation, and basically that’s just the flex of the vehicle how well it can handle on different level surfaces by keeping all four points of contact on the ground with the wheels. Then the last one is your ground clearance and is kind of pointless to go off-roading if you don’t have much ground clearance. You’re going to be hitting everything. John Haggard 11:51 Yes, exactly. What would you say, Joe? Of all the features on the new 2020 Jeep Wrangler. What do you think are the coolest features that get most people excited about? Joe Smith 12:04 One of the coolest things is the fact that they brought it today’s technology. So with the new screens, again, you can get the Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, your Siri talks to text or Send and Go. But the nicest thing for me too, because I’ve had a Wrangler in the past is having that backup camera with the blind-spot monitoring because you can never really know who’s driving around you nowadays and that really just brings that confidence in while you’re driving the vehicle. John Haggard 12:30 Very true. What would you tell people Joe, about Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in terms of why somebody should buy at Miracle. There are lots of places. Every dealer is going to say, “We’re friendly, we’re this, we’re that.” But what is it? What is the Miracle difference? Joe Smith 12:44 The Miracle difference is that we always put the customer first. I mean, at the end of the day we are business but more so we want to have that continued relationship. Whether you buy a vehicle, whether you’re ready to purchase or just getting information, with any one of our salesmen you’re going to get treated the same way with the utmost respect. We just want to make sure that you’ve taken care of with your wants and needs. With our VIP program, we definitely offer that after the sale with your Lifetime Warranty that we offer for your power train. Concierge service where we’ll actually pick the vehicle up from you if you’re at work or at home. Referral programs, not many dealers are going to be giving you $250 each time that you send somebody to get a vehicle from you. John Haggard 13:28 Well, that’s true, 250 bucks! Yeah, if they want. Joe Smith 13:32 It doesn’t have to be new. It can be a $5,000 used vehicle, but as long as they purchase, then we send you a check for $250. I mean, that’s not a one-time thing. So you send four people in a year you just made $1,000. John Haggard 13:44 Yeah, and do that five years in a row and you got your $5,000 car-free, I guess. Joe Smith 13:49 There you go! John Haggard 13:51 Is there anything I didn’t ask you, Joe, that you would want folks to know about Miracle? Joe Smith 13:57 I think you’ve hit everything. I’m very grateful to have this conversation with you and I definitely appreciate your time. John Haggard 14:03 Well, hey, if you were gonna say to somebody who’s never been in a Jeep, who maybe they’re considering a Jeep, or maybe they’re going through a lifestyle change. People do change over the years sometimes. If you’re going to say, “Look, here’s the one reason, here’s the one thing you oughtta keep in mind why you want to consider a Jeep for your life.” What would you say? Joe Smith 14:23 It’s just a completely different lifestyle from any other vehicle out there. It’s kind of hard to say it without actually trying it. So like I said, if nobody’s ever been in a Wrangler before, come try, it may change your life. We’ve got different Jeep events that go on here. We’ve hosted a few of them, and we literally clear out the parking lot and there are hundreds of Wranglers out here. It’s just a good gathering, a bunch of good people, and it’s just a great community to be in. John Haggard 14:49 Joe Smith everybody! Commercial and retail sales at Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Gallatin. Thanks, Joe we appreciate your spending more time with us today. Joe Smith 14:58 Thank you, John! John Haggard 14:59 Folks, join us again right here for another special edition of the Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram podcast. You can learn more on Automotive topics for the best way to purchase, lease, service, maintain, or accessorize your vehicle, here’s the key, how to sell your vehicle when you’re ready to for the highest resale value possible when you’re ready to do it. Don’t forget the transcript of each podcast, it’s right here on the website. So you can easily refer to it for information at your fingertips. Be sure to like, share and or subscribe to iTunes, Google Play or Spotify. While you’re at it, if you will leave us a review it really helps us get the word out. I’m your host, John Haggard and we will see you next time!

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Thema heute:    Der neue Fiat Panda Trussardi Foto: FIAT/FCA Group Der Fiat Panda betritt die Welt der Mode. Beim neuen Fiat Panda Trussardi kooperieren zwei Ikonen italienischer Handwerkskunst. Zum ersten Mal überhaupt entstand ein Modell dieser Baureihe in Zusammenarbeit mit einem Modelabel. Zusätzlich zur Funktionalität, mit der sich der Fiat Panda die Herzen des Publikums europaweit erobert hat, trägt das vielseitige Fahrzeug nun auch den urbanen Stil von Trussardi. Foto: FIAT/FCA Group Das Design und die Ausstattung des Fiat Panda Trussardi sind das Ergebnis einer Kooperation zwischen dem Centro Stile Fiat und den Designern von Trussardi. Die Karosseriefarbe Caffé Braun ist in Metallic-Ausführung und erstmalig auch matt verfügbar. Alternativen sind die Farbtöne Gelato Weiß, Cinema Schwarz und Colosseo Grau. Das unverwechselbare Windhund-Logo von Trussardi ziert die hinterste Seitenscheibe und die Nabenkappen der Leitmetallräder. Foto: FIAT/FCA Group Die Sitze sind mit einer Kombination aus elegantem braunem Stoff mit Webstruktur - verziert wiederum mit dem Windhund-Logo - und schwarzem Techno-Leder bezogen. Braune Ziernähte sorgen wie bei einem eleganten Kleid für Kontraste.  Zusätzlich zum Stil bringt der Fiat Panda Trussardi ein umfangreiches Paket moderner Technologie mit. Serienmäßig ist unter anderem das Infotainment-System Uconnect® Mobile an Bord, das über die Applikation Uconnect® die drahtlose Integration von Android- und iOS-basierten Smartphones ermöglicht. Die Verbindung zwischen Smartphone und Fahrzeug erfolgt dabei über Bluetooth®. Foto: FIAT/FCA Group Auf diese Weise lassen sich Infotainment-Funktionen steuern, Radiosender auswählen, persönliche Playlists abrufen, die Lautstärke regeln, Telefonanrufe annehmen oder Textnachrichten verwalten. Das System beherrscht außerdem Spracherkennung, externe Daten- oder Musikspeicher (MP3) können per USB-Anschluss integriert werden. Wenn aktiviert, erinnert der "Object Reminder" daran, beim Verlassen des Fahrzeugs nichts im Innenraum zurückzulassen. Uconnect® bietet zusätzlich die Funktionen "Find myCar" und "myCar". Erstere erleichtert das Auffinden des geparkten Fiat Panda Trussardi, indem der Standort auf dem Smartphone gespeichert wird. "myCar" informiert über anstehende Service- und Inspektionsarbeiten und baut bei Bedarf den Zugang zur Online-Bedienungsanleitung auf. Werbekampagne mit US-Sängerin Ava Max Den Marktstart begleitet eine innovative Marketingkampagne. So ist das Fahrzeug im neuesten Song "Torn" der US-Sängerin Ava Max zu sehen. Diesen Beitrag können Sie nachhören oder downloaden unter:

Welcome to the 6th episode of our weekly podcast here at Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram! In this episode, we talk with Joe Smith in Commercial & Retail Sales at CDJR, where we discuss the Ram 1500. Topics Discussed: Joe’s backstory and how he got in the car businessJoe’s Role in the DealershipTop questions that people ask about the Ram 1500What differentiates the Ram 1500’s ride from it’s competitorsRam 1500 Gas MileageRam 1500 Interior TechnologyRam 1500 Safety TechnologyWhat differentiates Miracle CDJR and Miracle Auto Group from it’s competitorsWhat Joe likes to do on his time off Transcript Opening John Haggard: 00:02 Welcome to the Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram podcast, where each week you’ll be able to learn the best ways to learn, purchase, or lease, maintain and accessorize, and really just how to sell your vehicle for the highest resale value possible, when you’re ready to do so. I’m your host John Haggard and throughout each month right here we will have different team members join us from Miracle to bring you tips you can use. And by the way, we also post a transcript of each podcast. You can easily refer to it for information. If you want to go back and look without having to listen to the entire podcast, you can go right there and get the information that you were just listening to. John Haggard: 00:38 On this podcast, we’re talking with Joe Smith, he’s in commercial and retail sales at Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Our topic today is the Ram 1500 and really what makes the Ram 1500 so different compared to all of the competitors. Hey Joe, welcome to the podcast. Joe Smith: 00:55 Hey John. Thank you. It’s a pleasure. How Did You Get Started in the Car Business John Haggard: 00:56 Well, glad to have you. And you know, we always like to know before somebody talks about what they’re doing. How did you get started in the car business? Did you grow up from age six washing cars and stuff or how did you get in? Joe Smith: 01:07 Oh, well it’s kind of a funny story. I’m actually prior military and when I was coming back from a tour over in Japan, my dad recently moved around here in this area. I bought my first vehicle from here, kind of enjoyed the experience. And then few years later when I moved back here, while I was going to school, I saw that the dealership had an opening. Again, I enjoyed the experience here, so I figured I’d apply and at least try and see how I fit into the automotive industry here. John Haggard: 01:32 Hey, by the way, thank you for your service. Joe Smith: 01:34 Thank you. I appreciate that. John Haggard: 01:35 What did you do when you were in the military? Joe Smith: 01:37 I was a structural civil engineer for the Air Force. What is Your Role in the Dealership John Haggard: 01:41 Gotcha. Gotcha. All right. And so tell us what your exact role is at the dealership. When we hear a commercial and retail sales that that seems to sort of explain itself, but is there anything else you do? Joe Smith: 01:53 I do a little bit of everything here, so yes, you’re right. I do the commercial sales as well as retail. I also help do dealer trades for other salesman if we don’t have the exact vehicle here that the customers want ,and I have the ability to find them one and get it here in a timely manner to make sure they are fully satisfied. And I also help out with the backup finance department here as well. What are the Top Three or Four Questions they You Get From Customers about the Ram 1500 John Haggard: 02:12 Okay, got it. What would you say today, Joe, are the top three or four questions that you get from people when they’re saying, “you know, I see a lot of truck ads on television and just trying to decide should I buy a Ram 1500 or should I buy another brand”? Seems like I see a Ram commercial, then I’ll see another commercial then another Ram commercials. Like everybody’s fighting it out. Joe Smith: 02:31 Yes, definitely. There’s definitely a competitive market out there today. And top three. I would say that most people will always try to factor in there is going to be the towing capacities, cause I mean the trucks they’re going to be used for that and they want to make sure that the towing is going to be suitable for what they need. Then the next two things that I always get as well would be like your creature comforts… basically what kind of features have been added into the vehicle as well as safety features too. What Makes the Ram 1500 Ride Different from it’s Competitors? John Haggard: 02:55 All right. And if you were going to say, speaking of that, what makes ride of the Ram 1500 really different from its competitors? Joe Smith: 03:04 So what Ram has done that really separate themselves from the other competitors is that the Ram actually uses the five link independent coil springs. So it’s going to be an active independent there. All the other brands, they still use the leaf spring suspension. Now the Rams use that on the heavy duty trucks just for the higher towing capacity. But that independent coil spring plus there’s an exclusive air ride suspension that you can get as well. And no other truck brand has that out on the market. And those two things alone definitely separate the ride. And that’s kind of what contributed to making the Ram the motor trend truck of the year. John Haggard: 03:39 Okay. So I think what you’re saying like in just super simple layman’s terms, that each shock is sort of its own suspension system. So just because the left front is moving, does it necessarily mean the right one is. Kind of what you’re saying there? Joe Smith: 03:52 Correct. So when we do test drives here, we like to take customers over railroad tracks because normally in a normal truck with the leaf spring suspension, if you hit a bump, the whole truck’s gonna move once you go over on one side. But with independent it’s going to hit it as each wheel goes over it on its own. It’s not gonna just rock back and forth for you. Ram 1500 Gas Mileage Compared to the Competitors? John Haggard: 04:11 Gotcha. Now you know, if you’re a truck lover, you are a truck lover. I mean that’s the way people are. And back in the old days, the gas mileage was really low. So what’s been done today? If you’re looking at the Ram competing with fuel ratings and towing capacity, you know, compared to the competitors out there. Joe Smith: 04:27 So what Ram has done is they had actually adapted to their current 5.7 Hemi and they’ve actually got a mild hybrid system and it’s called the Hemi with eTorque capability. And what that’s going to actually add for you is the stop start feature, which a lot of vehicles have nowadays. And with that, that does actually save about 10% of your average fuel consumption while you’re driving using your vehicle. Plus with that eTorque system, it will actually give you a little bit better in the boosting on your fuel ratings with that feature. And what’s Nice with the eTorque technologies, it’s also incorporated with your towing technology as well. With the eTorque, you’ll actually get an additional 130 pounds of torque starting off the line. So most vehicles, you’ll start at zero if you’re pulling something, but with the eTorque right off the gate, you start with 130 pounds of torque. So it gets you off the line faster when you’re pulling the load. What Features Has Ram Done to Compete in Today’s Technology? John Haggard: 05:19 Gotcha. Now what about if we go to the interior in terms of features that Ram has done to compete with technology that’s current today? Joe Smith: 05:28 Well Ram has definitely taken the advantage on that. We do have the exclusive 12 inch touchscreen. It’s not standard on everything, but you can get that and that does give you a dual display if you want it to. So you can have your radio on the top, you can have your navigation on the bottom, you can move it around wherever you’d like to. But one thing that they also did to the Ram is they actually made the body style about four inches longer. So that’s going to allow for the back seats to recline back. Sort of like a mega cab would, just for that comfort for whoever’s riding in the back there as well. John Haggard: 05:59 Yeah. You know, someone says, well, four inches doesn’t sound like a lot, but it really is when you look at your feet down, I suppose. Joe Smith: 06:06 Oh it does. You’ve got plenty of leg room in the back. Plus you can lay it out. They did add in the panoramic sunroof now too. So if you’ve got that all the way open, everybody gets a good view of what’s above you. Another nice thing that they did add on that radio is they’ve upgraded to the fourth generation Uconnect, and what that’s going to give the customers is your Apple CarPlay, Android Auto. So say you did get one that didn’t have the navigation built in, you can plug your phone in and you can actually still use your navigation or the Waze app if you have that, and that will actually pop up on the screen for you as well. What About Safety Technology? John Haggard: 06:37 Gotcha. Now what about safety technology? A lot of people want to know what are the new safety features? Joe Smith: 06:43 So on the old body style, they didn’t really have much, but on the new one, they did definitely bring the Ram back to life there. So the Ram’s actually gonna have your blind spot monitoring now that they’ve put on these trucks for you. You can actually get the surround view camera on these things too. I love that feature. You could literally have the windows completely blacked out in a parking lot and as long as you have that camera on you can park comfortably without even hitting anything cause you’re getting that three 60 surround view camera there for ya. They’ve also added on your adaptive cruise control. You’ve got lane sense, departure, parallel and perpendicular park assist of the trucks nowadays pretty much can drive themselves. You just got to control the gear and the gas and the brake. What are Ram’s top Competitors John Haggard: 07:26 Ha, that sounds fun. Who would you say are the top competitors to the Ram? I mean people come in and they say, well I’m looking into 1500 and I’m also looking at these other things. Who’s out there, where someone’s really trying to make a choice? Should I go this way or the Ram? Joe Smith: 07:39 I know Ram’s definitely in the top three. I do know Ram has probably one of the highest rebates out on the market right now because they are being very aggressive with this new body style and they’re just trying to really take that leap to take the lead there. What are the Top Changes in the Marketplace Today In Terms of Purchasing a Vehicle? (Buying vs Leasing) John Haggard: 07:51 Gotcha. What do you see in terms of changes in the marketplace today for people as they go about making a decision to buy or getting research? Should I buy, should I lease and which trucks should I get? Joe Smith: 08:02 Well, what I like to do with my customers is I always sit down with them for a few minutes before actually starting the process, trying to understand their wants and needs. If they’re planning on keeping the vehicle for awhile, the retail financing would be the best option for them. But with today’s market, a lot of people typically want to get in something new every few years and that’s when I would also show them at lease as well. Cause that’s gonna allow you to continue to get into new vehicles with new features. Leasing nowadays is definitely taking the advantage. I mean, I think about more than 60% of the staff at our dealership here, they all lease. Ha. John Haggard: 08:35 Somebody told me a story one time. If you’re going to buy something or you’re going to do something, ask the person who actually does it for a living. What do they have? You know, what do they do? So it’s that much about 60%.? Joe Smith: 08:45 Yeah, I know all of the management here does and some of our salesmen here do as well. What Differentiates Miracle CDJR and the Miracle Auto Group From it’s Competitors? John Haggard: 08:50 Gotcha. What would you tell people about Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in terms of why someone should buy from Miracle Auto Group? There are a lot of choices out there and everybody says, “Hey, we’re the best”. Joe Smith: 09:00 You can always shop around and you’ll find a good deal here and there, but we are a business, but at the end of the day, we’re more so trying to establish a relationship with our customers too. So that’s why we did incorporate our VIP program here. So as long as you own the vehicle, you’ll actually have a lifetime powertrain coverage on it as well. And we’ve got a concierge service for the local community. So if you work or live within 15 miles, we’ll actually pick the vehicle up from you, do the maintenance, drop it back off to you. Plus we offer discounts through service. We’ve got an exclusive referral program. We’ll send you $250 each time that you send somebody to your salesman and they get a vehicle. It doesn’t even have to be new. They can get something for $5,000, and we’re still sending them a check. John Haggard: 09:44 Wow. Joe Smith: 09:45 Yeah. Is There Anything That I Didn’t Ask You About the Ram 1500 Compared to Other Trucks? John Haggard: 09:46 Is there any question that I didn’t ask you that a lot of people ask when it comes to comparing? Let’s go back, say to the Ram 1500 to other trucks? Joe Smith: 09:54 Not so much. I mean the biggest thing that people usually want to get on their trucks is they want to know what it can tow, how it performs and what kind of safety features that they’ve added in. Just to kind of separate it and make that decision a lot easier for them. John Haggard: 10:07 So this is kind of the top one, two, three and if you get past that, now we’ll talk about which one. Joe Smith: 10:12 Once you get past all that, it really comes down to trying to find that unique truck for you. I mean, do you want a certain color on the outside and the inside? Do you want the big screen? Do you want a bench seat? Do you want the Captain’s Chair up front? They’ve included a lot of options on these Rams. That’s why, with these, I always like to again sit down with my customers finding exactly what they are looking for, because there’s just so many options out there on these trucks now. What Do You Like To Do On Your Time Off? John Haggard: 10:37 Gotcha. So Joe, what do you like to do on your time off? Do you have any hobbies, recreation, things you like that are fun for you? Joe Smith: 10:44 Well, my time off, I’m mainly spending it with my daughter or I’m going to the gym or playing some golf here and there. I try and stay a little busy, but most of my time is spent here trying to make sure my customers are happy. John Haggard: 10:56 So you, uh, tell me about that golf game. Joe Smith: 10:59 I’ve been golfing for about 12 years now. I mean, I do pretty good. It’s always fun trying to, I’m left-handed too, it’s always fun to try and teach somebody when they’re right-handed… it’s a little challenging. John Haggard: 11:10 I bet. Do you get to play once a week anyway? Joe Smith: 11:13 I try my best to when I can, but most of the time I’m usually spending it with my daughter. What Do You Do On The Commercial Side? John Haggard: 11:19 That’s great. That’s Joe Smith, everybody. He handles commercial and retail sales at Miracle Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Ram. And by the way, we were talking a lot, you know about retail sales and so forth, but commercial? Can you tell the difference between commercial and retail? What do you do on the commercial side? Joe Smith: 11:32 So in commercial, I mean, whether it’s a big business or small town business, we’re really being aggressive out here too cause we’ve had our commercial side running for almost two years now. So I mean we’re just trying to help out. So if you own a business, doesn’t have to actually go in the business name, but there are additional rebates and some other stuff that we can actually use for you to help save you some money. Plus, Ram has what’s called a business link, completely free to enroll. There’s no annual fees, but it does give you some added benefits through our service department as well. Closing John Haggard: 12:04 All right, Joe Smith, everybody again handling commercial and retail sales at Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Join us again right here for other topics on the podcast throughout each month. Our goal to show you the best ways to learn, purchase, maintain and accessorize your new or preowned vehicle and how to sell your vehicle for the highest resealed value possible, when you’re ready to do it. And don’t forget, we’ve also posted a transcript of each podcast right here on the website. You can easily refer back to it for information that you’d like to have right there at your fingertips. I’m your host John Haggard, and we’ll see you next time.

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In questa puntata di Ruote in Pista: Speciale Ginevra terza parte Continua il nostro viaggio tra "i gironi" del Salone di Ginevra in attesa di scegliere quello più consono a Ruote in Pista: alla fine sarà una palese dichiarazione d’amore. Seguiteci e capirete… Fiat Doblò: due anime per un veicolo davvero multi funzionale Il leader della categoria si rinnova puntando sulla versatilità e sulla praticità d’uso. Il nuovo Fiat Doblò va oltre strizzando l’occhio anche alle famiglie ed a chi necessità di un mezzo per il tempo libero dai costi di gestione contenuti..ecco le nostre prime impressioni. Doblò, l’Active Family Space è giunto alla sua quarta generazione. Fedele alla fortunata doppia formula vincente da 15 anni della versione passeggeri e di quella Cargo, il nuovo Doblò dalle due anime è stato presentato presso lo Spazio Hoffmann a Torino, anch’esso dalla doppia anima in quanto ex fabbrica di mattoni ed oggi apprezzato spazio culturale. Noi c’eravamo: Nuovo Doblò è disponibile negli allestimenti Pop, Easy e Lounge, due altezze del tetto, due lunghezze del passo, cinque ambienti interni, 11 colori di carrozzeria e si caratterizza per due diversi sistemi di infotainment: radio, Usb e Bluetooth, oppure UConnect con schermo touch a colori da 5 pollici, comandi al volante e interfaccia vivavoce Bluetooth. Ampia la gamma motoristica con i benzina 1.400 da 95 CV e 1.400 T-Jet da 120 CV, i turbodiesel Multijet 1.600 da 90 CV, anche con il cambio robotizzato Dualogic, e da 105 CV. Al top il duemila da 135 CV e la versione bi-fuel benzina/metano del 1.400 T-Jet che sarà scelta dal 35% degli acquirenti. Peugeot Motorsport 2015: Passione ed entusiasmo Dopo 36 anni di trofei promozionali, Peugeot ricomincia l’avventura nel mondo dei Rally con l’entusiasmo di sempre: clienti privati, giovani talenti e l’oramai mitica coppia Andreucci-Andreussi che in tema di grinta e motivazioni non ha nulla da invidiare neanche ad un giovane talento come Michele Tassoni, all’esordio su una 208 R2. Insaziabili! Peugeot ed Rally è un connubio indissolubile: oggi l’attività di Peugeot Motorsport Italia spazia dalla promozione dedicata ai clienti privati, al CIR dove con la coppia Andreucci - Andreussi e la 208 T16 punta senza mezze misure al nono titolo tricolore. L’unico modo per migliorare i risultati della scorsa stagione sarebbe quello di piazzare la zampata vincente anche nel Campionato Rally Junior. I prescelti per l’impresa sono i giovani Michele Tassoni e Daniele Michi. Anche in questo caso l’entusiasmo di Michele è davvero contagioso…

In questa puntata di Ruote in Pista: Speciale Ginevra terza parte Continua il nostro viaggio tra "i gironi" del Salone di Ginevra in attesa di scegliere quello più consono a Ruote in Pista: alla fine sarà una palese dichiarazione d’amore. Seguiteci e capirete… Fiat Doblò: due anime per un veicolo davvero multi funzionale Il leader della categoria si rinnova puntando sulla versatilità e sulla praticità d’uso. Il nuovo Fiat Doblò va oltre strizzando l’occhio anche alle famiglie ed a chi necessità di un mezzo per il tempo libero dai costi di gestione contenuti..ecco le nostre prime impressioni. Doblò, l’Active Family Space è giunto alla sua quarta generazione. Fedele alla fortunata doppia formula vincente da 15 anni della versione passeggeri e di quella Cargo, il nuovo Doblò dalle due anime è stato presentato presso lo Spazio Hoffmann a Torino, anch’esso dalla doppia anima in quanto ex fabbrica di mattoni ed oggi apprezzato spazio culturale. Noi c’eravamo: Nuovo Doblò è disponibile negli allestimenti Pop, Easy e Lounge, due altezze del tetto, due lunghezze del passo, cinque ambienti interni, 11 colori di carrozzeria e si caratterizza per due diversi sistemi di infotainment: radio, Usb e Bluetooth, oppure UConnect con schermo touch a colori da 5 pollici, comandi al volante e interfaccia vivavoce Bluetooth. Ampia la gamma motoristica con i benzina 1.400 da 95 CV e 1.400 T-Jet da 120 CV, i turbodiesel Multijet 1.600 da 90 CV, anche con il cambio robotizzato Dualogic, e da 105 CV. Al top il duemila da 135 CV e la versione bi-fuel benzina/metano del 1.400 T-Jet che sarà scelta dal 35% degli acquirenti. Peugeot Motorsport 2015: Passione ed entusiasmo Dopo 36 anni di trofei promozionali, Peugeot ricomincia l’avventura nel mondo dei Rally con l’entusiasmo di sempre: clienti privati, giovani talenti e l’oramai mitica coppia Andreucci-Andreussi che in tema di grinta e motivazioni non ha nulla da invidiare neanche ad un giovane talento come Michele Tassoni, all’esordio su una 208 R2. Insaziabili! Peugeot ed Rally è un connubio indissolubile: oggi l’attività di Peugeot Motorsport Italia spazia dalla promozione dedicata ai clienti privati, al CIR dove con la coppia Andreucci - Andreussi e la 208 T16 punta senza mezze misure al nono titolo tricolore. L’unico modo per migliorare i risultati della scorsa stagione sarebbe quello di piazzare la zampata vincente anche nel Campionato Rally Junior. I prescelti per l’impresa sono i giovani Michele Tassoni e Daniele Michi. Anche in questo caso l’entusiasmo di Michele è davvero contagioso…

Spyker and GM are facing off in court. The small Dutch automaker alleges GM wrongfully forced it to take Saab into bankruptcy. John has some updates from the MBS conference in Traverse City, Michigan. Chrysler may share its popular Uconnect infotainment system with cars on the Fiat side of the Chrysler-Fiat conglomerate by adapting the software to specific regions around the globe. All that and more plus a quick look at the Hyundai Elantra GT.

We're back after a bit of a break. Sam's new favorite Jeep is the Gladiator Mojave. He also tried the Wrangler Ecodiesel, while Rebecca was in the Toyota 86 Hakone edition. Dan tried the Nissan Leaf SL Plus, and insists it's the best car the company makes. In the news, we discuss James Dyson spending £500 million to learn that it's hard to build a car company. (We coulda told him that for a few million). Toyota unveiled the 2021 Sienna and Venza, and the company is also celebrating 20 years of Prius hybrids. Finally, Dan got a briefing from Fiat Chrysler on its new Uconnect 5 infotainment system built on Google's Android Automotive operating system and launching this fall on the refreshed Pacifica minivan.Our Sponsors:* Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGSAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy