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Jill and Tom open the show discussing Ford's decision to import from China the compact Lincoln Corsair, this after briefly dropping the model due to manufacturing complications here in the U.S. The hosts go on to discuss news that Acura will be bringing to the North American market a 3-row crossover larger than the brand's popular midsize MDX. Note that the MDX is also offered with a 3rd seating row, though the accommodations are less than generous. Also discussed in the first segment is Nissan's plan to pull ahead the launch of the redesigned Rogue compact crossover. Already rescheduled from a mid-2027 rollout to a January introduction, the Rogue is now expected as early as this September. Listen in to learn why this updated crossover is so important to the Japanese carmaker. In the second segment the hosts welcome Tim Esterdahl of Pickup Truck plus SUV Talk (pickuptrucktalk.com). Tim shared insights into the massive ongoing Toyota-truck V6-engine recall, which will in some cases require a complete engine replacement. How long does it take to replace a truck engine? Listen in for details. Tim also shares news regarding his new WeTalkCars.com project, which expands his coverage beyond trucks and crossovers, and will include car reviews, consumer information, and buying guides. In the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tom's "Ten Years Later" quiz. Tom also shares some insights regarding EV startup carmaker Lucid, and its construction of a car factor in Saudi Arabia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A four-door Camaro sounds like a joke until you look at the space it could fill. We kick things off by unpacking the latest reports and AI-style renderings that imagine Chevrolet bringing the Camaro name back as a performance fastback sedan. We talk through why it would be a massive break from Camaro tradition, and why GM might still do it if they want a true halo car that sits beneath the Corvette and doesn't step entirely on Cadillac's toes. Then we get into the details that matter to car people: possible rear-drive underpinnings, the engine menu that could range from a turbo four to a twin-turbo V6, and the spicy “what if” of Blackwing-level supercharged V8 power.Next, we shift from speculation to seat time with a detailed look at the 2026 Ram 1500 Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4. We run through the luxury-truck checklist (leather, real wood, massaging seats, big screens, premium audio) and the numbers that decide the purchase (Hurricane HO inline-six output, towing and payload, real-world MPG, and how an $86K as-tested sticker changes the conversation).We wrap with two palate cleansers: five camping destinations within two hours of Houston for one last summer escape, and a quick tour of auto history that connects early risk-taking to today's engineering. Finally, Don breaks down why the 2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport still works as a daily sport sedan, with refreshed styling, better infotainment, and a proven naturally aspirated V6. If you enjoy smart car talk that mixes news, reviews, and road-trip ideas, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!----  ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?     In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!  Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.-----   -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

Your next car might not be chosen by you or even by the dealer, and that's just one of the wild threads we pull this week. We kick things off with a fast, practical run through key automotive recalls, including a massive RAM pickup recall tied to a seat belt anchor issue, plus Jeep wheel concerns, Land Rover rearview camera trouble, and a Ford Bronco fire-risk note. If you like staying ahead of safety issues, this is the kind of recap that can save real headaches.Then we have some fun with our sold car roundup guessing game, and it turns into an unexpected lesson in classic car values. We throw out guesses, compare notes with our regulars, and react in real time as everything from a 1964 Buick Wildcat convertible to a rare Volvo 1800 finds its number. The moment that really flips the table is the 2001 Aston Martin DB7 V12, because the badge says “big money,” but the final price says “welcome to the cost of ownership.”We also share our take on the 2026 Lexus IS350 F Sport, from the styling tweaks to the upgraded infotainment and why a naturally aspirated V6 still feels like the right kind of “proven” in a daily driver sports sedan. We wrap with quick hits on the racing calendar, this week in auto history, and headlines that shape the future of the auto industry: AI shopping agents, tariff-driven supply chain pressure, and new interest in emergency door egress rules. If you enjoy smart car talk that stays grounded in real-world ownership, subscribe, share the show with a car friend, and leave us a review.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.----  ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?     In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!  Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.-----   -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

Spike and Jonny break down the Ferrari Luce EV sales explosion, rescue Jonny's trapped Porsche 914 with Zuckerman, and go head-to-head on the $121K Lexus LX 700h Overtrail vs. the $62K Kia Telluride HEV. Plus: ghillie suit cops, a GT3 RS canyon crash, and a Mercedes AI that really, really has opinions about Karl Marx. ______________________________________________

El fin de semana sin Fórmula 1 no dejó precisamente vacío de motor. Mientras el Mundial de Rallies vivía una de sus pruebas más espectaculares en Finlandia, la IndyCar presentó las primeras líneas de su futuro técnico con el IR-28, el coche que debutará en 2028. Y de eso, del automovilismo buscando cómo combinar emoción, tecnología y credibilidad hablamos en el segundo episodio de la semana del Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1, que llega al episodio 1.000 de su andadura. Finlandia siendo Finlandia. Finlandia volvió a demostrar por qué ocupa un lugar tan especial en el Mundial de Rallies. Es velocidad pura, saltos, confianza y una precisión que no admite dudas. Allí no basta con ir rápido: hay que saber volar. Y en ese escenario, Sami Pajari volvió a dar un golpe enorme con una nueva victoria que confirma su progresión y lo coloca definitivamente como uno de los grandes nombres de la temporada. Lo de Pajari ya no puede leerse como una sorpresa aislada. Venía de ganar en Estonia y, en Finlandia, en casa y ante una afición que entiende cada salto y cada rasante, volvió a responder. Su crecimiento cambia el equilibrio interno de Toyota y altera también la lectura del campeonato. El Mundial ya no puede explicarse únicamente como un duelo entre Elfyn Evans y Sébastien Ogier. Ogier, protagonista, a su pesar. Ogier, precisamente, vivió el otro gran momento del rally, aunque por razones muy distintas. Su accidente fue escalofriante y recordó, una vez más, la dureza de Finlandia. Es un rally fascinante, pero también implacable. A esas velocidades, cualquier error en un salto o en una zona ciega puede convertirse en un golpe muy serio. Habrá que seguir con atención su estado físico y, sobre todo, las consecuencias deportivas de un abandono que llega en una fase decisiva del campeonato. La situación del Mundial queda mucho más abierta y mucho más delicada. Evans sigue obligado a sumar con inteligencia, pero cada vez tiene más rivales cerca. Pajari ha dejado de ser un invitado. Oliver Solberg y Takamoto Katsuta también forman parte de una pelea donde Toyota tiene casi todas las cartas. Hyundai necesita encontrar una forma de interferir de verdad en esa batalla, no sólo aparecer en momentos puntuales. El WRC afronta otro cambio importante. La FIA ha llegado a un acuerdo con un nuevo promotor encabezado por Eric Boullier, conocido por su etapa en Lotus y McLaren en Fórmula 1. La noticia abre más preguntas que respuestas. El Mundial de Rallies necesita promoción, relato, presencia internacional y una estrategia más clara para crecer. Pero no es una categoría fácil de rentabilizar. Ni siquiera Red Bull logró convertirla en un producto plenamente explotable a nivel comercial. La duda es si este nuevo promotor será capaz de hacer más visible el WRC sin desnaturalizarlo. Los rallies no son Fórmula 1. No viven de un estadio cerrado ni de una realización sencilla. Su fuerza está en los tramos, en el paisaje, en la imprevisibilidad, en la épica de pilotos y copilotos enfrentados a carreteras reales. Convertir todo eso en un producto moderno sin perder su esencia será el gran reto. La IndyCar nos presenta su futuro. La IndyCar, por su parte, ha enseñado esta semana una vía muy distinta de mirar al futuro. El nuevo IR-28, desarrollado junto a Dallara, llegará en 2028 con un chasis completamente nuevo, menor peso, más potencia, más seguridad y una aerodinámica diseñada específicamente para mejorar la capacidad de seguir a otros coches. Sólo esa última idea ya marca una diferencia importante: pensar el coche desde el principio para competir mejor. El IR-28 conservará motores V6 biturbo de 2,4 litros, con Chevrolet y Honda comprometidas, y una parte híbrida más protagonista. Ahí aparece también la gran pregunta. La electrificación puede ser una herramienta útil si mejora la competición y amplía las opciones estratégicas. Pero otras categorías (y no queremos señalar a nadie, que ya se autoseñalan) han demostrado que, mal planteada, puede acabar alejando al piloto del centro de la acción. Pensando en la carrera como el centro. IndyCar parece haber entendido que el coche debe ser más rápido, más seguro y más espectacular, pero también más manejable en carrera. Menos peso, mejor relación potencia-peso, más posibilidad de seguir de cerca y más margen para la lucha rueda a rueda. Es exactamente el tipo de lenguaje que el aficionado quiere escuchar cuando se habla de un coche nuevo. El contraste con la Fórmula 1 resulta inevitable. Mientras la F1 defiende que a la mayoría del público no le interesa entender cómo se produce la acción, la Indy presenta un coche explicando cómo quiere mejorar precisamente la acción. No basta con prometer adelantamientos. Hay que diseñar coches que permitan competir. Lecturas para las vacaciones. Finlandia, el WRC y la Indy dejan una semana muy útil para recordar algo básico: el automovilismo puede evolucionar sin renunciar a su identidad. Puede incorporar tecnología, híbridos, nuevos formatos y nuevas formas de promoción. Pero la clave sigue siendo la misma de siempre: pilotos llevados al límite por máquinas que exigen talento, valor e inteligencia. Pajari ganó en Finlandia porque fue rápido donde ser rápido significa mucho más que acelerar. La Indy mira a 2028 prometiendo coches pensados para luchar. Y el WRC busca un promotor que sepa vender su grandeza sin convertirla en otra cosa. A ver si ellos consiguen lo que no está logrando la F1. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

The fastest way to ruin a DIY weekend is getting careless under a car, so we start with something unglamorous but essential: car jacks. We break down what makes a dependable floor jack, why lift points and pinch weld support matter, and how different designs fit different real garages. If you've ever fought low ground clearance or wondered whether a combo bottle jack and jack stand is worth it, we give you a clear way to think about safety features, lift range, lever effort, and portability.Then we jump into new-car territory with a close look at the redesigned 2026 Toyota RAV4, including the GR Sport plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive. We talk styling updates, interior usability, cargo practicality, and the real benefit of electric-only miles when you can charge at home or work. We also get honest about price, trims, and the competing plug-in hybrid SUVs shoppers cross-shop most.For a change of pace, our driving destinations segment turns Houston's flood control system into a surprisingly fun tour: Addicks Reservoir, Barker Reservoir, Buffalo Bayou, Terry Hershey Park, and a big-picture view from the San Jacinto Monument. We wrap with quick automotive history highlights and a second review, the 2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport, including its updated infotainment and a naturally aspirated V6 that feels refreshingly proven.If you like practical car advice, honest reviews, and road stories with real-world value, subscribe, share this with a fellow car person, and leave us a quick rating or review.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.----  ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?     In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!  Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.-----   -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

Ford F-150 2027 : pourquoi Ford abandonne le 2.7L EcoBoost ?TORQ | Épisode 586Le Ford F-150 2027 apporte plusieurs changements importants au Canada, particulièrement sous le capot. Le populaire moteur V6 2,7 L EcoBoost disparaît de la gamme et sera remplacé par un nouveau V6 3,0 L EcoBoost sur plusieurs versions, notamment les XL, STX, XLT et certains Lariat.Dans cette épisode de TORQ, je décortique le véritable guide de commande canadien du Ford F-150 2027 afin de comparer les changements avec le marché américain. Ford retire aussi l'Auto Start-Stop sur certaines motorisations, dont le V8 5,0 L, mais le système demeure présent avec le nouveau 3,0 L EcoBoost et plusieurs versions équipées du 3,5 L EcoBoost.Nous parlons également des différences importantes entre le Canada et les États-Unis : aucun nouveau Raptor 800A au Canada, aucun Tremor 400A plus abordable et toujours aucun V8 5,0 L disponible dans les versions King Ranch et Platinum canadiennes.Au programme :Nouveau moteur V6 3,0 L EcoBoostDisparition du moteur 2,7 L EcoBoostChangements à l'Auto Start-StopDifférences entre les modèles canadiens et américainsMotorisations du King Ranch et du PlatinumGamme Tremor et Raptor 2027Nouvelles couleurs et groupes d'équipementOptions supprimées et changements dans le guide de commandeEst-ce que Ford fait une erreur en abandonnant le 2,7 L EcoBoost? Est-ce que le nouveau moteur 3,0 L sera plus puissant, plus économique ou simplement plus coûteux? Donnez-moi votre opinion dans les commentaires.Abonnez-vous à TORQ pour suivre toute l'actualité automobile au Canada, les nouveaux véhicules, les camionnettes, les essais routiers et les changements importants dans l'industrie.#FordF150 #EcoBoost #Pickup

Jill and Tom open the show by wishing Chicago radio friend and legend Steve King a happy birthday. Steve shares his birthday with none other than Mick Jagger. Tom shares details--what few there are--regarding a new Range Rover model due in U.S. showrooms within the next 36 months. The Range Rover GT is a sedan-like midsize/large crossover that will debut as an EV, and be made available later as a gasoline/hybrid model. Given its low profile, Tom questions the extent to which the GT will be a true off-road performer, like other Range Rover models. The hosts talk about the planned hiatus of the Honda Ridgeline midsize pickup truck. The truck is schedule to disappear from Honda showrooms after the 2026 model year, reappearing for the 2028 or 2029 model year. The new Ridgeline will be completely redesigned, and is said to feature a hybrid V6 powertrain. Still in the first segment, Jill and Tom review the new Lucid Gravity electric midsize crossover. The high-design EV mostly impresses, but a few software glitches left the hosts scratching their heads. In the second segment Jill and Tom welcome industry analyst Jamie Butters to the program. Jamie shares news regarding his new radio show, and walks the hosts through a number of big stories that broke this past week, including Ford opening a factory in Spain to Chinese-car production. In the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tom's "Which is Cheaper?" quiz, and the duo chat with producer Margaret about the team's group visit to Chicago's legendary Superdawg Drive-in. Listen in to hear what Tom, a vegetarian, orders at the Midwest's most-popular Drive-in.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Imagine walking away from a high-paying, independent career you spent 17 years climbing the ladder to build. For podcast host Michelle, that was her reality in the chaotic world of construction. After a medical burnout landed her in a hospital bed, she realized she couldn't keep running on autopilot, but she was trapped in the "golden handcuffs" of a lucrative salary, expensive cars, and constant luxury holidays.In this incredibly raw solo episode, Michelle breaks down the unglamorous, realistic blueprint of what actually happens after you hand in your resignation. She shares how she audited her own ego (including selling her massive V6 truck), halved her household expenses, and used a low-pressure part-time freelance job to build a bridge toward her true passion. This isn't a social media fairy tale of overnight six-figure success; it is a practical guide to surviving the "messy middle" of a career transition.Michelle challenges you to redefine your worth beyond your paycheck, map your transferable skills on a blank piece of paper, and have the hard "disintegration" conversation with your partner. Most importantly, she explains why you must burn your safety net and stop giving yourself a get-out clause—because backwards is backwards, and holding onto a backup plan only stops you from reaching your true potential.If you've been waiting for a "perfect time" to leave a job that is slowly draining your spirit, this episode is your sign to stop making excuses and start planning your leap.✨ IN THIS EPISODE:00:00 – The Quitting Dilemma: Dismantling the false social media narratives of instant, overnight career success.04:15 – The Wake-Up Call: 17 years in construction and the physical toll of a medical burnout.06:30 – The Golden Handcuffs: Facing the financial panic and the fear of letting go of a lucrative lifestyle.08:40 – Debunking the Guilt: What your children actually need from you when you make a lifestyle shift.09:50 – The Ego Audit: Selling the V6 truck, dropping to one car, and watching the grocery bills.12:10 – The 2-Year Shift: How Michelle used a 2-day-a-week marketing job to fund her podcast studio and reduce financial pressure.15:30 – The "Swapping Burnouts" Trap: Why you shouldn't just recreate your old corporate cage under a freelance label.18:00 – Who Are You Without Your Job? Navigating the identity crisis and mapping your transferable skills on a blank page.21:00 – The Disintegration Conversation: How to have honest financial and emotional discussions with your partner.25:00 – Sacking the Safety Net: Why keeping a "get-out clause" in the back of your mind prevents your growth.26:30 – The Actionable Next Step: How to join Dare Club and grab your exclusive community merch.(Note: Timestamps are approximate based on the conversational flow of the raw audio)

Lancia es una de las marcas más admiradas de la historia del automóvil. Su nombre está asociado a la innovación técnica, al lujo refinado y a algunos de los mayores éxitos jamás conseguidos en el mundo de los rallyes. Sin embargo, también protagoniza una de las caídas más sorprendentes de toda la industria. En este vídeo repasamos la increíble historia de una marca que nació como un auténtico laboratorio de ingeniería. Fundada en 1906 por Vincenzo Lancia, la compañía destacó desde el principio por desarrollar soluciones técnicas revolucionarias. Modelos como el Theta, el Lambda o el Aprilia incorporaron avances que estaban décadas por delante de sus competidores. Tras la muerte de Vincenzo, su hijo Gianni Lancia impulsó la entrada de la marca en la competición. Aquella decisión dio lugar a algunos de los automóviles más importantes de todos los tiempos, entre ellos el espectacular Lancia Aurelia, pionero por utilizar el primer motor V6 fabricado en serie y una avanzada arquitectura transaxle. Pero la ambición deportiva tuvo un coste enorme. Los programas de competición, especialmente en Fórmula 1, generaron gastos imposibles de asumir para una empresa de tamaño relativamente pequeño. Finalmente, en 1955, la familia Lancia perdió el control de la compañía. Durante los años sesenta la marca siguió produciendo automóviles extraordinarios, pero arrastraba un problema estructural: su obsesión por la ingeniería hacía que fabricar cada coche resultara demasiado caro. La rentabilidad era prácticamente inexistente y, en 1969, Fiat terminó adquiriendo la empresa. Bajo el paraguas financiero de Fiat llegaron algunos de los mayores éxitos deportivos de la historia. El Stratos revolucionó los rallyes, el 037 consiguió derrotar a los Audi Quattro de tracción total y el Delta Integrale encadenó seis títulos mundiales consecutivos de constructores, una hazaña que sigue siendo irrepetible. Sin embargo, mientras los éxitos deportivos se acumulaban, la reputación comercial de la marca sufría un duro golpe. El caso del Lancia Beta y los graves problemas de corrosión provocados por el uso de acero de baja calidad dañaron profundamente la imagen de excelencia que había construido durante décadas. La situación empeoró todavía más cuando Fiat adquirió Alfa Romeo. Para evitar la competencia interna, el grupo decidió reservar la imagen deportiva para Alfa y transformar Lancia en una marca orientada exclusivamente al lujo y al confort. Aquella decisión supuso una ruptura total con la identidad que había convertido a Lancia en una leyenda. Durante los años noventa y los primeros años del siglo XXI la marca fue perdiendo relevancia internacional. Sus modelos compartían cada vez más elementos con otros vehículos del grupo y dejaron de destacar por la innovación que había definido su historia. La humillación definitiva llegó tras la integración de Chrysler en el grupo Fiat. Modelos estadounidenses como el Chrysler 300 o el Grand Voyager fueron comercializados en Europa con emblemas de Lancia, una estrategia que muchos aficionados consideraron una traición al legado de la marca. En la actualidad, Lancia intenta reconstruir su futuro dentro de Stellantis mediante nuevos modelos electrificados y una imagen inspirada en su glorioso pasado. Sin embargo, la gran pregunta sigue siendo la misma: ¿es posible recuperar el espíritu de una marca que durante décadas fue sinónimo de innovación, pasión y excelencia técnica? En este vídeo analizamos la trayectoria completa de Lancia, desde sus revolucionarios comienzos hasta convertirse en uno de los casos más llamativos de pérdida de identidad dentro de la industria del automóvil.

當我們看到後期A32 Cefiro的豪華程度會以為它就是國產車的天花板？NO，A33、A34的出現打破此番既定認知，不僅外觀、內裝屌打進口車，配備更是有過之而無不及。為了對抗XV30 Camry，A34不僅將豪華攀上新高度，並導入VQ35 3.5升V6引擎，成為全球唯一的特有種。Cefiro從A32開始在台投產，直至小改款A34落幕，這十年帶給車壇日後的發展甚鉅，一起來把Cefiro的故事看(聽)完吧！   #行動星球 #島叔聊天室 #A33Cefiro #A34Cefiro #V6 #VQ35 #Nissan #裕隆 #島耕作 #Celsior -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

fWotD Episode 3359: Holden Commodore (VE) Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Thursday, 16 July 2026, is Holden Commodore (VE).The Holden Commodore (VE) is a full-size car that was produced from 2006 to 2013 by Holden, the former Australian subsidiary of General Motors. Dubbed Holden's "billion dollar baby", the car was available as the Holden Berlina—the mid-range model—and the Holden Calais, the luxury variant; utility body styles were marketed as the Holden Ute.Succeeding the VZ series, the VE was the first iteration of the fourth generation of the Holden Commodore, a series of automobiles built between 1978 and 2020. Unlike its predecessors, which used Opel-sourced platforms adapted to mechanics and sizes that would suit the local market, the VE was the first Commodore entirely designed and developed by Holden in Australia. To minimise export redevelopment costs, features such as a symmetrical centre console housing a flush-fitting hand brake lever facilitated the conversion to left-hand drive. The VE was internationally badge-engineered as the Chevrolet Lumina, Chevrolet Omega, Bitter Vero Sport and Pontiac G8.Holden introduced the VE body styles in stages, beginning with the sedan in July 2006. Before this, the company stated they would manufacture two parallel generations of Commodores until the launch of the station wagon and utility. Variants by Holden's performance vehicle partner, Holden Special Vehicles, were released soon after the sedan's debut alongside the long-wheelbase WM Statesman/Caprice models. The VE Ute entered production in 2007, coinciding with the unveiling of the Sportwagon concept car. The production version of the VE Sportwagon—which shared its 2,915 mm (114.8 in) wheelbase with the sedan instead of the extended wheelbase from the Caprice, like previous models—was introduced in July 2008.Named the 2006 Car of the Year by Wheels, the VE frequently ranked as the annual best-selling automobile in Australia over its production run. Holden introduced updates to the VE as model year (MY) changes. Typically subtle, these recurring changes have involved alterations to colours and trim, increased standard equipment and reduced fuel consumption. More noteworthy adjustments have come in the form of a smaller 3.0-litre V6 engine for entry-level versions and "Series II" styling revisions in September 2010.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:02 UTC on Thursday, 16 July 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Holden Commodore (VE) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Matthew.

While some say go big or go home, others will tell you great things come in small packages. This week on America on the Road,  we test both theories as Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two family-friendly SUVs. On the Go Big side of the ledger Chris puts the luxurious 2026 Ford Expedition Platinum through its paces. Thinking smaller, Jack pilots the efficient 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid to a Fourth of July celebration — at Dodger Stadium, no less. The pair also discuss Lucid's leadership shakeup and missed targets, Rivian's building momentum, Volkswagen's potential massive job cuts, Subaru's new Trailseeker EV, Kia's refreshed Niro Hybrid, and Hennessey's wild new manual-transmission hypercar. Do you have a spare $2.65 million burning a hole in your designer jeans?

Hey Dude, I took my dad back up to Yosemite where we found serenity along the South Fork of the Merced River, the Oakhurst Lodge swimming pool, the garden at the Mariposa Coffee Company and the cool little Wawona Library.  QUOTE: "Is this my Tom Bopp musical? Maybe." CAST: Tom Bopp, Diane Keaton, Huell Howser, Hell's Angels, Marlon Brando LOCATIONS: Yosemite, Wawona Hotel, The Redwoods in Yosemite, Oakhurst, Oakhurst Lodge, Los Angeles, Burbank, The Grapevine, Central Valley, Bakersfield, Bass Lake, Yosemite Gateway Art Center, Mariposa Coffee Company, Mariposa, Topanga Canyon, San Luis Obispo, California, Bigfoot Bakery and Grill, Wawona, South Fork of the Merced River, Pioneer Village, Wawona Library, Central California, Northern California, Echo Park, Altadena, England PROPS: DOGE, American Songbook, The 5, California's Gold, Nikon D3100 DSLR, The Wild Ones, 1967, hybrid bathrooms, Dodgers, A's, Giants, manna from Heaven, Vietnam War, 21 grams, 2005 Ford Rangers 4.0 V6, muscle cars, photo slides, fondue  SOUNDS: wind,  Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes  (more cowbell), car muffler  PHOTO: "Old Wooden Covered Bridge" shot with a Nikon D3100 DSLR RECORDED: July 10, 2026  in "The Cafe" under the flight path of the Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank, California GEAR: Zoom H1 XLR with Sennheiser MD 46 microphone. TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 35:37 FILE SIZE: ~ 35 MB GENRES: storytelling, personal storytelling, personal journal, journal, personal narrative, audio, audio blog, confessional  HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast) DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

若說前期Nissan A32 Cefiro的戰鬥力已經高到讓對手無法企及，那魔改後的後期車型更是狠甩對手n條街！不僅外觀變得豪華氣派，內裝的豪華程度則是樹立全新高度，吸頂式螢幕、upper light照地燈、藏鮮bar、之後還有Connolly真皮座椅等，這沒一定等級的豪華品牌車型根本比不上。也因為如此，Cefiro才能成為90年代、20年代初最具代表性的車款。但在這些華堆疊出來、改到可能原設計師都認不出來的A32 Cefiro，在台灣竟然有配備陽春到爆的手排車型，Why？一起來聽故事吧！   #行動星球 #島叔聊天室 #A32Cefiro #V6 #Nissan #裕隆 #VQ引擎 #島耕作 #Celsior -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

若說誰是90年代最具代表性的車款？A32 Cefiro絕對當之無愧。它不僅讓消費者體認到什麼是平價豪華，而其VQ系列V6引擎更讓大家體認到原來國產車也能擁有高品質動力。不僅如此，它更是裕隆谷底翻身、轉虧為盈的利器。前期A32 Cefiro雖說改動了不少地方，但仍可看出原型車的模樣，然而後期改款後徹底”魔化”，並在國產車中再次樹立全新豪華定義。本集先著重A32於前期車款，下集則是介紹其魔化歷程與故事。請慢用！   #行動星球 #島叔聊天室 #A32Cefiro #V6 #Nissan #裕隆 #VQ引擎 #島耕作 #Celsior -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Nissan announce they will no longer be using a V8 engine in their Nissan Patrols as the last shipments of V8 Y62 Patrols are released and they will instead be moving to the same engine as the Toyota 300 Series LandCruisers; a twin-turbo V6 engine.In the wake of this GWM announce they are adding a V8 engine to their Tank 700's with more information dropping later in the year.Music by The Southern River Band. Produced by BackChat. Tyrepower powering the podcast!The 4WD Podcast is recorded out of BC Studios, built by grounded. building tomorrow, together. https://grounded.com.au/Follow us on Instagram: @the4wdpodcast. Music by The Southern River Band.Hunt and Brew. Real Coffee. Real Milk. Always hunting for coffee.w: www.huntandbrew.comTerrain Tamer. Making 4WD parts and accessories that have been designed, manufactured and tested to withstand the harshest conditions Australia has to offer.w: www.terraintamer.comThe 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recalls and reliability headlines can feel like background noise until you're the one staring at a warning light and a four-figure estimate. We put the spotlight on five current engine problem cases that keep showing up in owner complaints, class action lawsuits, and government investigations, and we explain why these patterns matter if you're shopping new or used. You'll hear what's being reported, what kinds of failures are at stake, and why “we changed the oil recommendation” doesn't always restore confidence.We move brand by brand, from Honda's widely used 1.5-liter turbo and its oil dilution and head gasket worries to Nissan's variable compression VC turbo recall situation. We also dig into GM's 6.2-liter V8 problems in high-volume trucks and SUVs, then talk through the Jeep 4XE plug-in hybrid's mix of mechanical and electrical concerns, including fire risk and the strange but serious casting sand recall. Even Toyota isn't off the hook as we cover ongoing noise around the 3.4-liter twin turbo V6 and engine bearing failures.Then we lighten it up with summer driving ideas: water parks around Houston that offer a different feel than the biggest corporate destinations, including city-run spots and smaller neighborhood-style parks that can be easier with kids. We wrap with a first drive review of the all-new 2026 Subaru Trail Seeker EV, covering design, screens and controls, 281-mile range, charging habits, towing, pricing, and how it stacks up against competitors like the Model Y and Ioniq 5.If you got value from this mix of practical car buying advice and road trip ideas, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review. Which engine issue surprised you most, and what would you research first before buying?Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.----  ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?     In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!  Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.-----   -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

You can feel the Texas heat through the microphones, and it sparks a simple question with big consequences: where do you go when you want to race your car without doing something stupid on the street? We talk with Scott Striegel from the Texas Muscle Car Club Challenge (TMCCC), a long-running team-on-team bracket racing series that gives everyone a place to compete, learn, and hang out, whether you show up in a true street car or a full-blown track build. Scott breaks down how the points system works, what “driver rewards” mean, and why the club even added an EV drag racing class, because electric cars bring a consistency advantage when weather and track conditions swing. We also get practical about the racing itself. Eighth mile vs quarter mile isn't just a detail on a sign, it changes how cars are geared, how transmissions shift, and what a setup is optimized to do. Scott shares what it takes to make a heavy modern Dodge Charger run hard, from a purpose-built automatic transmission to driveline parts designed for serious horsepower. The theme stays grounded: this is competitive, but it's also laid back, family-friendly, and affordable for spectators who want to walk the pits, see the cars up close, and ask questions. Then we pivot to the stuff that hits your wallet: engine reliability. Jeff runs through five engines tied to major recent recall activity and owner complaints, including Honda's 1.5 turbo, Nissan's 1.5 VC turbo, GM's 6.2 V8, the Jeep 4XE 2.0 turbo plug-in hybrid, and Toyota's 3.4 twin turbo V6. To cool it all down, Mars delivers a list of Houston-area water park driving destinations, mixing big names with smaller city-run parks that can make a summer day trip feel a lot less chaotic. If you like real-world car talk with local flavor and useful takeaways, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave us a review. What are you driving this summer, and where would you take it first: the track or the water park?Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.----  ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?     In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!  Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.-----   -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

FOLLOW UP: MOTOR FINANCE PAYOUTS DELAYED UNTIL 2027As suspected, following appeals against the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) ruling and redress scheme, the FCA has announced that payouts will be delayed until 2027, if it goes ahead at all. The appeals have argued for the scheme to be quashed due to the claim that the rules governing it are illegal. For more in this, click the link here for a MotorTrader article.FOLLOW UP: INDUSTRY CALLS ON THE EU AND UK TO REACH NEW BREXIT DEALIndustry bodies for both the UK and European car manufacturers have called on both governments to reach a new ‘Rules of Origin' deal that will allow for tariff free importing and exporting of cars and parts made in either area. This runs out at the end of this year. If you want to find out more, click this electrive article link here.REPORTS THAT GOVERNMENT TO REDUCE MANDATE LEVELSOver the weekend news broke on the rumour that the Government is set to reduce the required zero emission vehicle mandate level to 50% for 2030, instead of the 80% it is currently at. This is just a couple of weeks after the latest Carbon Budget claimed it would be at 95% and recently that they would not begin a review into levels until next year. To learn more, click this Autocar article link here.GOVERNMENT BEGINS REVIEW OF PUBLIC CHARGING COSTSAfter promising to do so, in the 2025 Budget, the Government has finally commenced the review into public EV charging costs. All are aware of the disparity between home and public charging prices and with more buying EVs who have no access to home charging the penalties can make the financial case for sticking with ICE. The review is looking at why the costs are what they are, how they might move between now and 2030 and what can be done to reduce them. The report into all this is expected in the autumn of this year. Click this EV Powered article link here to read more.AION LATEST CHINESE BRAND TO OPEN SHOWROOMS IN THE UKAion has opened a number of UK showrooms, in a first for the Chinese GAC Group. This brand is positioned as ‘upper-mainstream' by GAC and will be selling the Aion V, an electric SUV, initially. This will be followed by the Aion UT hatchback, later in the year. To see where they are now based, click this EV Powered article link here.NEW DATA PRIVACY SERVICE LAUNCHEDEngenius has launched their Engineius DataClear service, with the help of Privacy4Cars. This will delete in-car personal data from the vehicle, with a report to providing a paper trail to confirm it has taken place. Not only does this help customers but also complies with GDPR requirements. For more on this, click this MotorTrader article link here.If you like what we do, on this show, and think it is worth a £1.00, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Here is the link to that CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PODCASTNEW NEW CAR NEWS -Audi Q7Audi has revealed the third generation of their large SUV, the Q7. This will come with either five, six or seven seats and has a fresh new look both outside and in. There will be only one engine available, a new 3.0 litre V6 diesel, but in two flavours. Full details on the performance and power capabilities is yet to be confirmed. The interior is brought in line with other recently released models. Prices and full specifications are expected in the next month. Click this Autocar article link for more.Boreham Ford Escort RSBoreham Motorworks has revealed what they are calling a ‘continumod' in the form of a Ford Escort RS. Costing from £345,000 (in the UK) this is a completely new car that takes inspiration from the Mk1 Escort. Their Ten-K engine is a 2.2 litre petrol, which produces 326bhp and 155lb ft of the torques. There will also be the option to have a re-engineered Twin Cam that the original used in period. Only 150 will be built. Click this Autocar article link for more.BYD Dolphin G DM-iBYD has revealed the first plug-in hybrid supermini, with their Dophin G DM-i. With a maximum range of 649 miles and an electric only range of an impressive 65 miles, this car puts to shame many which cost more and are bigger. It will come with a 1.5 litre petrol engine and a 120kW electric motor. Prices are yet to be revealed and deliveries expected to start in the autumn. Click this EV Powered article link for more.LUNCHTIME READ: BUSSO V6We are recommending a Hagerty article for your reading pleasure this week. Nathan Chadwick writes all about the fabulous Alfa Romeo Busso V6. You'll find out about the history of this evocative engine. Click this link to read all about it.LIST OF THE WEEK: 2001 STARS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR THE FOTUAntony Ingram highlights just some of the 2001 cars that are now eligible to be entered into the Festival of the Unexceptional. Do you agree with Alan's choice? Click the link here to check out your options.AND FINALLY: SWEDISH HITMAN KILLED IN LIMERICK ROAD INCIDENTA Swedish contract killer was killed in a road collision after his driver accomplice was attempting to turn the car around after going the wrong way. This sounds like the plot from a low budget thriller, but is what happened last week. Click this Irish Times article link to read more.

¿Creéis que el nuevo y polémico Ferrari Luce eléctrico es el primero que consigue que los puristas de Maranello auguren el fin del mundo automovilístico? ¡Pues no! La historia de Ferrari está plagada de escándalos, herejías mecánicas y modelos que fueron repudiados cruelmente en su lanzamiento. Quizás la controversia siempre ha sido el motor secreto de la marca. Enzo Ferrari decía: “Yo no vendo coches, vendo motores”. Si “Il Commendatore” levantase la cabeza, muchos se preguntan qué diría del nuevo Luce, un eléctrico puro que ha incendiado las redes sociales. Pero antes de rasgarnos las vestiduras, repasemos las ocasiones en las que la marca ha roto sus propias reglas y ha enfurecido a sus seguidores. Los mayores "escándalos" de Maranello A lo largo de las décadas, Ferrari ha tomado decisiones que en su día parecieron auténticos sacrilegios para los más fanáticos de la marca: Dino 206 y 246 GT (1967): El Ferrari que nació huérfano. Enzo creía que un Ferrari siempre debía tener 12 cilindros, así que este V6 ni siquiera llevaba el escudo oficial. Hoy es uno de los deportivos más bellos, equilibrados y cotizados de su época. Ferrari 308 GT4 (1973): La traición geométrica de Bertone. Un diseño en forma de cuña, extremadamente anguloso, con motor central V8 y configuración 2+2. Lo acribillaron por sus proporciones, pero su chasis, afinado por Niki Lauda, ofrecía un tacto sublime. Ferrari Mondial 8 (1980): El "patito feo". Lastrado por las estrictas normativas de emisiones de EE. UU., su inyección redujo la potencia a unos raquíticos 214 CV. Las prestaciones iniciales fueron un desastre, aunque el modelo evolucionó hasta ser muy rentable. Ferrari 456 GT y GTA (1992): ¿El Cavallino domesticado? Su diseño burgués fue criticado, pero la verdadera herejía fue la versión GTA, que introdujo una arcaica caja de cambios automática. Ferrari F50 (1995): ¿Vivir a la sombra del mito? Suceder al todopoderoso F40 era una tarea imposible. Su motor V12 atornillado directamente al chasis transmitía cada vibración a la espalda del conductor. La prensa lo tachó de tosco, pero hoy es el Santo Grial analógico de los coleccionistas. Ferrari Enzo (2002): La nariz de la discordia. El diseño japonés de Ken Okuyama apostó por un aerodinamismo brutalista, inspirando su morro en la Fórmula 1. Al principio fue calificado de feo y exagerado, pero su velocidad acalló todas las críticas. Ferrari California (2008): El descapotable de bulevar. Primer V8 delantero, primera inyección directa, primer cambio de doble embrague y primer techo duro retráctil. Los puristas lo odiaron, pero atrajo a un 70% de clientes nuevos a la marca. Ferrari FF (2011): El Ferrari para ir a esquiar. Un formato "shooting brake" que muchos apodaron "el zapato de payaso", acompañado del primer y polémico sistema de tracción total de la marca. Ferrari Purosangue (2022): El “innombrable”. La herejía final: un vehículo de cuatro puertas y gran altura. A pesar de que Sergio Marchionne juró que jamás harían un SUV, su aplastante V12 atmosférico lo convirtió en un éxito tan violento que tuvieron que cerrar la lista de pedidos. Ferrari Luce (2026): El hereje silencioso Llegamos al presente con la mayor bomba de la historia del Cavallino: el Ferrari Luce. Se trata del primer vehículo 100% eléctrico de Maranello, y la polémica que ha desatado es incalculable. Sus revolucionarias cifras han provocado síncopes en los foros del motor: Crossover "liftback" de cinco puertas que supera los 2.260 kilos de peso. -Arquitectura de 800 voltios con una inmensa batería de 122 kWh. -Cuatro motores independientes que rinden más de 1.050 CV. -Aceleración de 0 a 100 km/h en 2,5 segundos. -Un precio estratosférico que supera los 550.000 euros. No hay rugido, no hay cilindros y no hay escapes. El habitáculo es una revolución digital sin relojes analógicos, diseñado en colaboración con los creadores de Apple. Los aficionados más radicales acusan a la marca de perder el alma y de crear un "electrodoméstico sobrepotenciado". ¿Y qué ha pasado en el mercado real? La producción está estrictamente agotada hasta finales de 2027. Conclusión La historia nos enseña que el inmovilismo es una muerte segura. Cada vez que Ferrari ha roto las reglas, los puristas han gritado y la prensa ha criticado, pero las ventas y el tiempo siempre han dado la razón a Maranello. El polémico Luce eléctrico no es el fin de la marca, es solo otro emocionante y tumultuoso principio.

Is the 2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport the ultimate survivor in the world of luxury sport sedans? Join John Rush and Richard Rush as they push this legendary Lexus to its limits, revealing jaw-dropping strengths and a few shocking twists that will keep every enthusiast guessing. Feel the thrill of a roaring naturally aspirated V6, experience all-wheel-drive agility, and immerse yourself in pure luxury wrapped in the bulletproof reliability Lexus is famous for. But what secrets lie beneath the surface, and does this car truly deliver excitement where others fall short? Don't miss the full, adrenaline-charged review on Rush To Reason and Drive Radio before you decide if this Lexus deserves a place in your garage. Curious about something you heard on Drive Radio, need a car review, or have an automotive question? Connect with us live! Call the KLZ560am studios in Denver during the show (Saturdays, 10 am–1 pm MT) at 303-477-5600, or text your questions to 307-200-8222. Stream the show live on the KLZ560am app or at https://Drive-Radio.com.

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222. Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 Lost Generation: My AI Girlfriend and the Crisis on College Campuses Is technology killing real connection? In this electrifying hour of Rush to Reason, John Rush dives into why more teen boys are turning to AI girlfriends instead of real relationships—and what that means for our future. Then, Heritage Foundation expert Jonathan Butcher exposes the truth about what's really happening on America's college campuses: are students getting educated, or just indoctrinated? Plus, get the latest on Colorado's severe weather, election updates from LA, and smart tips for families navigating today's education minefield. Don't miss this episode packed with controversy, insight, and essential advice for parents and students alike! Guest Timestamps 1:23 — Hunter — https://www.cubcreekhvac.com 32:32 — Jonathan Butcher — https://www.heritage.org HOUR 2 Chasing Dreams or Running From Reality? Youth Sports, College Choices, and living with a purpose. Get ready for a jam-packed hour on Rush to Reason! John dives into the high-stakes world of college planning and youth sports. Are families chasing unrealistic sports dreams while forgetting the importance of education? Richard Rush joins John for a no-holds-barred reality check on club sports, scholarships, and what it really takes to go pro. Don't miss the review of the sleek 2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport AWD. Hear why its V6 engine, striking design, and everyday comfort make it a standout. Later, special guest Frank Kelly, CEO of Kelly Benefits and author of Love & Go, shares inspiring insights on faith, mentorship, and the dangers of digital distractions. The hour wraps up with a sharp debate on real estate listing laws, commission transparency, and whether the industry is headed for more government oversight. Guest Timestamps 6:40 — Richard Rush 16:36 — 2026 Lexus IS Review 27:08 — Frank Kelly — https://frankkellyiii.com HOUR 3 Health Care Costs, Leadership Lessons, AI Relationships, and America's Tipping Backlash Hour three delivers hard-hitting insight and lively debate you won't want to miss! Dr. Josh McConkey kicks things off by busting myths about Ebola and revealing how to stay informed without succumbing to fear. He and John Rush dig deep into the mental health crisis, rising anxiety among young people, and the crucial role of leadership and resilience in forging the next generation. The conversation then revisits hot topics such as youth sports, communication skills, and the surprising impact of AI on relationships, asking: Are young people losing out on life's real lessons? Healthcare policy expert Phil Kerpen joins the show to expose the truth behind soaring medical costs, hospital mergers, insurance loopholes, and why paying cash for prescriptions can sometimes beat your copay. The hour wraps up with a fiery take on America's tipping culture: are we tipping for service—or just because we're expected to? Don't miss the expert guests, bold opinions, and actionable advice packed into this powerful episode! Guest Timestamps 1:10 — Dr. Josh McConkey — https://www.weightbehindthespear.com 26:41 — Phil Kerpen — https://www.americancommitment.org

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222. Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 Lost Generation: My AI Girlfriend and the Crisis on College Campuses Is technology killing real connection? In this electrifying hour of Rush to Reason, John Rush dives into why more teen boys are turning to AI girlfriends instead of real relationships—and what that means for our future. Then, Heritage Foundation expert Jonathan Butcher exposes the truth about what's really happening on America's college campuses: are students getting educated, or just indoctrinated? Plus, get the latest on Colorado's severe weather, election updates from LA, and smart tips for families navigating today's education minefield. Don't miss this episode packed with controversy, insight, and essential advice for parents and students alike! Guest Timestamps 1:23 — Hunter — https://www.cubcreekhvac.com 32:32 — Jonathan Butcher — https://www.heritage.org HOUR 2 Chasing Dreams or Running From Reality? Youth Sports, College Choices, and living with a purpose. Get ready for a jam-packed hour on Rush to Reason! John dives into the high-stakes world of college planning and youth sports. Are families chasing unrealistic sports dreams while forgetting the importance of education? Richard Rush joins John for a no-holds-barred reality check on club sports, scholarships, and what it really takes to go pro. Don't miss the review of the sleek 2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport AWD. Hear why its V6 engine, striking design, and everyday comfort make it a standout. Later, special guest Frank Kelly, CEO of Kelly Benefits and author of Love & Go, shares inspiring insights on faith, mentorship, and the dangers of digital distractions. The hour wraps up with a sharp debate on real estate listing laws, commission transparency, and whether the industry is headed for more government oversight. Guest Timestamps 6:40 — Richard Rush 16:36 — 2026 Lexus IS Review 27:08 — Frank Kelly — https://frankkellyiii.com HOUR 3 Health Care Costs, Leadership Lessons, AI Relationships, and America's Tipping Backlash Hour three delivers hard-hitting insight and lively debate you won't want to miss! Dr. Josh McConkey kicks things off by busting myths about Ebola and revealing how to stay informed without succumbing to fear. He and John Rush dig deep into the mental health crisis, rising anxiety among young people, and the crucial role of leadership and resilience in forging the next generation. The conversation then revisits hot topics such as youth sports, communication skills, and the surprising impact of AI on relationships, asking: Are young people losing out on life's real lessons? Healthcare policy expert Phil Kerpen joins the show to expose the truth behind soaring medical costs, hospital mergers, insurance loopholes, and why paying cash for prescriptions can sometimes beat your copay. The hour wraps up with a fiery take on America's tipping culture: are we tipping for service—or just because we're expected to? Don't miss the expert guests, bold opinions, and actionable advice packed into this powerful episode! Guest Timestamps 1:10 — Dr. Josh McConkey — https://www.weightbehindthespear.com 26:41 — Phil Kerpen — https://www.americancommitment.org

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222. Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 Lost Generation: My AI Girlfriend and the Crisis on College Campuses Is technology killing real connection? In this electrifying hour of Rush to Reason, John Rush dives into why more teen boys are turning to AI girlfriends instead of real relationships—and what that means for our future. Then, Heritage Foundation expert Jonathan Butcher exposes the truth about what's really happening on America's college campuses: are students getting educated, or just indoctrinated? Plus, get the latest on Colorado's severe weather, election updates from LA, and smart tips for families navigating today's education minefield. Don't miss this episode packed with controversy, insight, and essential advice for parents and students alike! Guest Timestamps 1:23 — Hunter — https://www.cubcreekhvac.com 32:32 — Jonathan Butcher — https://www.heritage.org HOUR 2 Chasing Dreams or Running From Reality? Youth Sports, College Choices, and living with a purpose. Get ready for a jam-packed hour on Rush to Reason! John dives into the high-stakes world of college planning and youth sports. Are families chasing unrealistic sports dreams while forgetting the importance of education? Richard Rush joins John for a no-holds-barred reality check on club sports, scholarships, and what it really takes to go pro. Don't miss the review of the sleek 2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport AWD. Hear why its V6 engine, striking design, and everyday comfort make it a standout. Later, special guest Frank Kelly, CEO of Kelly Benefits and author of Love & Go, shares inspiring insights on faith, mentorship, and the dangers of digital distractions. The hour wraps up with a sharp debate on real estate listing laws, commission transparency, and whether the industry is headed for more government oversight. Guest Timestamps 6:40 — Richard Rush 16:36 — 2026 Lexus IS Review 27:08 — Frank Kelly — https://frankkellyiii.com HOUR 3 Health Care Costs, Leadership Lessons, AI Relationships, and America's Tipping Backlash Hour three delivers hard-hitting insight and lively debate you won't want to miss! Dr. Josh McConkey kicks things off by busting myths about Ebola and revealing how to stay informed without succumbing to fear. He and John Rush dig deep into the mental health crisis, rising anxiety among young people, and the crucial role of leadership and resilience in forging the next generation. The conversation then revisits hot topics such as youth sports, communication skills, and the surprising impact of AI on relationships, asking: Are young people losing out on life's real lessons? Healthcare policy expert Phil Kerpen joins the show to expose the truth behind soaring medical costs, hospital mergers, insurance loopholes, and why paying cash for prescriptions can sometimes beat your copay. The hour wraps up with a fiery take on America's tipping culture: are we tipping for service—or just because we're expected to? Don't miss the expert guests, bold opinions, and actionable advice packed into this powerful episode! Guest Timestamps 1:10 — Dr. Josh McConkey — https://www.weightbehindthespear.com 26:41 — Phil Kerpen — https://www.americancommitment.org

This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two strong performers — the luxurious 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit and the fun 2026 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo. They also cover Kia's major Sportage Hybrid production launch on scene in Georgia, look at record hybrid sales from Hyundai and Kia, critique Toyota's updated GR86, and discuss the all-new Bentley Flying Spur. Their special guest is car-buying expert Charlie Daniel.

OXFORD STILL WON'T GO ELECTRIC FOR MINIBMW is still reluctant to actually convert the Oxford Mini plant to enable their electric cars to be built. Thanks to Brexit, from the 1 January 2027, the UK is expected to be hit by the EU's Rules of Origin after being delayed for three years. Additionally, production costs are increasing at the UK facility. For more on this, click here to read an electrive article.ASTON MARTIN GET A NEW CCOAndrea Baldi is the new Chief Commercial Officer of Aston Martin Lagonda Limited. He was previously working for Lamborghini. To read more, click this Motor Trader article link here.MILEAGE ALLOWANCE INCREASEDIf you use your car for work and claim on the mileage driven, then there is some good news as the Government has increased the amount for the first 10,000 miles to 55p. This is backdated to the start of April 2026 too. You can read more by clicking this Money Saving Expert article link here.TOYOTA SLOW DOWN ELECTRIC ONLY DEVELOPMENTToyota are pausing the development of their electric saloon, based on the concept LF-ZC, which was revealed at the end of 2023. The vehicle was to herald the introduction of many new technologies to the production of their cars, such as gigacasting, solid-state batteries and production lines where the vehicles moved themselves. For more on this item, click this link to an electrive article.MERCEDES COULD BE BANNED FROM US SALESA proposed US bill, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026, if brought into law could ban Mercedes-Benz from building and selling their cars in the US due to the largest shareholder being Chinese and are a foreign adversary Government in the US's eyes. If you wish to find out more, click this link from The Autopian here.GRIDSERVE NOW SERVE MOTO LYMMGridserve have announced that they have opened an ‘Electric Super Hub' at the M6 services at Motor Lymm. There are 24 ultra-rapid charging bays, with a potential for 400kW charging. To read more, click this electrive article link here.UK CLASSIC BMW OWNERS REJOICEBMW is trialling its Classic Partner Program, in the UK, at four dealerships. This gives manufacturer-approved support for classic BMWs that includes sales, servicing and body repairs. There is no news on if this will be expanded in the future. For more on this, click this link here to a Classic & Sports Car article.On Thursday 4 June at 20:00 BST, we will be going live with a Q&A on our YouTube channel. We need your help though, send us your automotive and motoring related question you would like to hear us answer. To send one in use our Contact Page, linked to here, and put “Q&A” in the Subject Line so it does not get lost in all the spam, or any other way you can send a question to us.NEW NEW CAR NEWS -Lotus EmiraLotus has announced that they will be ditching the EV Emira and replacing the powertrain of the combustion engine versions with a V6 hybrid from Horse Powertrain. This will give 536bhp and 516lb ft of torque, more details will be released at a later date. Click this EVO article link here to read more.Genesis GV60 MagmaGenesis has revealed more information about the GV60 Magma version, that goes on sale next month. Prices start at £75,915 and that gets you an electric SUV with 641bhp, 583lb ft of torque, resulting in a 0-62mph time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 164mph from a car with a range up to 311 miles. Click this EV Powered article link to read more.Ferrari F355 restomodSome don't like the looks, some don't see the point of this as the F355 isn't that old, yet some think both. This will not be cheap as you need to find a F355 before paying roughly £600,000 depending on your exact taste. Click this Hagerty link here for more.LUNCHTIME READ: THE GENIUS OF BRUNO SACCOPeople look at Mercedes-Benz cars from a certain period of time with great fondness, thanks to how well Sacco designed. His philisophy was that Mercedes's should look good even when they're old. Click this link from Hagerty, to read more.LIST OF THE WEEK: 120 YEARS OF LANCIAClassic & Sports Car provide the slideshow for you to check out and run through. Do you agree with either of the chaps? Click this link here, then go through the options to see what you would pick.AND FINALLY: HAS HOT WHEELS GOT LEGO LICKEDThanks to an expired patent other companies are trying to get a slice of the ‘click bricks together', market. The Mattel Brick Shop currently has seven models available to build at home. Click this Design News article link here.

Send us Fan MailToyota has expanded its twin-turbo V6 engine recall again, and this time we finally have a better idea why these engines are failing.According to a newly filed NHTSA report, Toyota spent months tearing down engines, analyzing failed components, and conducting laboratory testing. The investigation led engineers to one component in particular: the #1 main bearing.The company says machining debris, often called "swarf" in the manufacturing industry, may not have been fully removed during production. That debris can contaminate the bearing, causing wear, engine knocking, rough running, and in some cases complete engine failure.In this video, I break down: ► Toyota's latest recall filing ► Why the #1 main bearing matters ► What Toyota's engineers discovered during testing ► The role of metal shavings (swarf) in engine failures ► How this recall differs from previous Tundra engine recalls ► What current Tundra owners should knowThe biggest surprise? Toyota's investigation found the same wear patterns seen in earlier recalled engines, suggesting the problem extended further into production than originally believed.Do you own a 2024 Toyota Tundra? Have you experienced engine issues? Let me know in the comments below.Support the show

Learn how to accurately stage corn when lower leaves have dropped off, so you can stay on-label with herbicide applications and keep plants healthy through the season. In this Agronomy Moment episode, Wendell Koehn and agronomist Celena walk through a simple, field-ready method to confirm growth stage from V5 to V7 using a dug plant on the tailgate. In this episode: Why accurate corn staging matters for herbicide labels and management decisions How to dig, split, and read internodes to confirm V5, V6, and V7 What to look for at the crown and soil line when staging When dark or discolored crowns might signal fusarium or other issues A practical example of using stress mitigation + fungicide to reduce late-season problems If you're walking fields and guessing between V6 and V7 from the row, this short episode shows you how to confirm the stage with confidence.

Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum tackle this week's automotive roundup: Toyota expands a V6 engine recall, a robin's nest prevents an F-250 sale, and more than half of U.S. car buyers are underwater on their loans. They also review the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover SE, cover major racing news, including a sad NASCAR loss and highlights from Indy and F1, and answer listener questions on maintenance and classic-car picks.

Paul had a problem with the church in Corinth. They were still ‘babes in Christ' - 1 Cor 3.1. Anyone who has been a parent knows the struggle it is to bring children to maturity - to potty-train them, to train them to eat nicely, to share, and everything else…  When you come to Christ, you leave behind worldly things to live in a ‘Christ dimension' - a dimension so distinct and different from the world we grew up in. That's why Jesus said you've got to be ‘born again' - come on! You've got to die to the old, and, like a new-born, you've got to start and learn the basics. That's why Paul says in v2, “I gave you milk and not meat, because you were not able, and you're still are not able. You still behave like worldly people do…” Let's face it - there are many in the church who live and speak like the world, like they did before they became a Christian… No difference. The biggest problem in Corinth was the strife, envy and division. That's not Christ. Christ is one. In Him is no division. But some of the people in Corinth were saying, v4, “I follow Paul”, and others were saying, “I follow Apollos.” That's not of God! Paul founded the church. His conversion from the life of a fanatical but highly educated Pharisee, opposed to Christ and persecuting Christians, was dramatic - the Lord Himself appeared to him on the road to Damascus. Apollos was different. An ‘eloquent man, mighty in the Scriptures', he believed in Jesus, and spoke and taught diligently about the things of the Lord, but only knew ‘the baptism of John' - water baptism for the forgiveness of sin. It seems he didn't know the Baptism of the Holy Spirit; it was two of Paul's co-workers, Priscillla and Aquila, who instructed him ‘in the Way of God more perfectly' - Acts 18.24-28 - before recommending him to the church in Achaia, where Corinth was. The different experiences of these men are not what matter. Paul says in v5, “Who is Paul? Who is Apollos? Simply ministers by whom you believed!” -  ‘men who brought you to Christ'! V6, “I planted, Apollos watered - but it's GOD who gives the increase.” It's not Paul, it's not Apollos! It's not men. It's God. Even today we too easily follow men, rather than Christ! I don't follow men, even though I grew up in the days of some very great Pentecostal leaders in Britain - among them Evangelist George Jeffreys, Smith Wigglesworth. I don't look to those men, even though when I was born Jeffreys wanted to adopt me as his son. I don't want to follow any man. I want to follow Jesus. Come on! I want to do what Jesus said, I want to do what He told his disciples to do - preach the Gospel, heal the sick. My power doesn't come because somebody laid hands on me; my power comes because God touched me! The evidence is there, in my life. To make a donation to support David's ministry: https://www.eurovision.org.uk/donation To watch the message: https://youtu.be/70ImKZZgKNY?si=RyCFNDqad8CsZjiY 

This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two strong three-row performers — the engaging 2026 Mazda CX-90 Premium Plus and the upscale 2026 Honda Pilot Elite. They also discuss rising EV interest amid higher gas prices, Tesla's latest Model Y price increases, Honda's major hybrid offensive, Volkswagen's 2027 lineup changes, and a Mazda survey on Gen Z car buyers.

This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two very different SUVs — the luxurious 2026 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige and the practical 2026 Subaru Solterra electric crossover. They also discuss Ford F-150 shortages, millions of vehicles with unresolved backup camera recalls, Tesla's safety test success, MINI's safety push, and Lexus's new three-row EV. Our special guest is Honda's Dillon Kane.

Hosts Dominic Lawton & Ken B Wild are strutting around in their V6 jeans as they dive crotch‑first into the 1998 JCVD classic — KNOCK OFF!   The lads wade through a minefield of exploding jeans, lethal stunt work, the most unhinged rickshaw chase ever committed to film and Paul Sorvino's Mama's meatloaf!   Meanwhile, Dom hates Rob Schneider, whilst Ken loves Skinny Wang!   We now have PATREON! Join us HERE Visit our website for more episodes & written reviews : WWW.BADMOVIECULT.COM Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join us on FACEBOOK Dominic Lawton can be found on TWITTER Ken B Wild can be found on TWITTER Got a spare minute? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes!

La década de los 90 fue un momento mágico para la automoción. Fue el punto de inflexión donde la ingeniería alcanzó su máximo nivel de robustez y fiabilidad, justo antes de que la electrónica intrusiva y las normativas anticontaminación empezaran a limitar las sensaciones al volante. Hoy en día, mientras el mercado se inunda de SUVs eléctricos que se devalúan rápidamente, existe un grupo de coches de esta época que está haciendo el camino inverso: se están convirtiendo en auténticos activos financieros. Mucha gente se pregunta por qué un coche "viejo" puede valer dinero. La respuesta es el fenómeno "Youngtimer". Se trata de un factor generacional: aquellos que eran adolescentes en los 90 ahora tienen la capacidad económica para comprar el coche con el que soñaban. Además, estos vehículos ofrecen algo que se ha perdido: la "conducción analógica". Tienen la tecnología justa (dirección asistida, ABS) pero mantienen un tacto puro y motores honestos que un coche moderno no puede replicar. Comprar uno de estos hoy es adquirir un vestigio de una era irrepetible. A continuación, analizamos 10 "diamantes" de los 90 en los que vale la pena invertir: -Volvo 850 T-5R: Conocido como el "ladrillo volador", especialmente en su icónico color amarillo. Volvo se alió con Porsche para retocar el motor de 5 cilindros y la suspensión, creando un coche familiar con prestaciones de deportivo. Un 'sleeper' legendario cuya cotización no para de subir. -Honda Prelude (Gen 4 y 5): Honda demostró su potencial tecnológico con motores VTEC y, crucialmente, el sistema 4WS de cuatro ruedas directrices. Esto le otorgaba una agilidad y estabilidad asombrosas para la época. Una joya técnica que aún se encuentra a precios lógicos. -Mercedes-Benz Clase E (W124): Considerado el último Mercedes diseñado bajo la filosofía de "coste infinito", priorizando la calidad sobre el ahorro. Es un coche eterno, capaz de sumar millones de kilómetros. Versiones como el E320 o el mítico E500 (montado por Porsche) son apuestas seguras. -Alfa Romeo GTV (916): Con diseño de Pininfarina, su gran valor reside en el motor V6 "Busso". Es uno de los motores con mejor sonido de la historia y una obra de arte visual con sus colectores cromados. Una inversión pasional y económica. -BMW Serie 8 (E31): Un prodigio tecnológico diseñado por ordenador, sin pilar B y con faros escamoteables. El motor V12 del 850i es complejo de mantener, pero su silueta es el epítome de la elegancia de los 90. Las versiones manuales son las más cotizadas. -Mazda MX-5 (NA): El "Miata" original que revivió el concepto de roadster ligero. Con un reparto de pesos perfecto y faros escamoteables, es mecánicamente sencillo y adorado mundialmente. Ya no es barato, pero sigue siendo una inversión excelente y un valor refugio. -Ford Probe (24v): A menudo ignorado por no ser un "Mustang real", oculta bajo su carrocería americana la mecánica sedosa y fiable del Mazda MX-6 con un motor V6 de 2.5 litros. Es una ganga actual que ofrece una experiencia de Gran Turismo real por muy poco dinero. -Saab 900 Turbo (Nueva Generación): Con la esencia aeronáutica de Saab, este modelo mantenía la seguridad y la potencia turbo características de la marca sueca. Tras el cierre de la compañía, se han convertido en objetos de culto, especialmente las versiones Turbo SE de tres puertas. -Volkswagen Corrado: Más que un Golf con otra carrocería, fue el escaparate tecnológico de VW. Fabricado por Karmann y equipado con motores míticos como el G60 (compresor volumétrico) o el VR6. Su alerón trasero activo era un hito en los 90. Un coche exclusivo y muy buscado en estado original. -Toyota Celica (T200): Conocido por sus "ojos de rana", destaca por una durabilidad a prueba de bombas. Mientras las versiones básicas suben por su estética noventera, la inversión real es el ST205 (GT-Four), la versión de tracción total y turbo que sirvió de base para el mundial de rallyes. Consejos para el inversor: Al buscar un coche de los 90 como inversión, es crucial cambiar la mentalidad. Debemos vigilar la electrónica temprana (condensadores que fallan con el tiempo), el estado de los plásticos y gomas (que pueden volverse quebradizos) y el óxido escondido en bajos y pasos de rueda. Para asegurar una buena inversión, sigue estas reglas de oro: prioriza la originalidad absoluta frente al 'tuning', exige un historial de mantenimiento demostrable, huye de proyectos de restauración costosos, valora los colores raros o especiales, y revisa elementos clave como el aire acondicionado (conversión de gas), el tacto de la caja de cambios y el estado de faros y pilotos, que pueden ser muy difíciles de encontrar.

En la actualidad, el automóvil parece tener fecha de caducidad: baterías que pierden capacidad, sistemas de AdBlue que se bloquean y electrónica diseñada para durar lo justo. Sin embargo, existió una "Edad del Hierro" —entre mediados de los 80 y principios de los 2000— donde el objetivo de la ingeniería era la durabilidad extrema. Estos son los 10 motores diésel que, con un mantenimiento básico, pueden sobrevivir a varios dueños. ¿Por qué ya no se fabrican así? La clave está en el estrés mecánico. Antiguamente, un bloque de 2.5 litros entregaba unos conservadores 90 CV. Hoy, motores de 1.5 litros deben entregar 150 CV para cumplir con las normativas, lo que triplica el esfuerzo térmico de los materiales. Además, se ha sustituido la robusta fundición de hierro por aleaciones de aluminio para ahorrar peso, sacrificando la estabilidad térmica a largo plazo. Listado de los 10 motores "Inmortales": Mercedes-Benz OM602 (1984-2002): El cinco cilindros atmosférico que convirtió al W124 en leyenda. Su bomba inyectora mecánica Bosch, lubricada por el propio aceite del motor, lo hace inmune a fallos electrónicos. Nissan TD27 (1985-2007): Famoso por equipar al Terrano II. Su gran hito técnico es la distribución por cascada de piñones; no hay correas ni cadenas que cambiar, lo que elimina el mantenimiento crítico. Volkswagen 1.9 TDI (AFN/AVG) (1991-2010): El motor que redefinió el diésel. Con inyección directa y bloque de fundición, demostró en el sector del taxi que superar el millón de kilómetros era una meta alcanzable. Fiat 1.9 JTD (8 válvulas) (1997-2012): El pionero del Common Rail. Su culata de 8 válvulas es térmicamente más estable que las versiones modernas, ofreciendo una fiabilidad que le permitió sobrevivir en marcas como Opel, Saab o Alfa Romeo. Toyota 1HD-FTE (1998-2007): Un bloque de seis cilindros y 4.2 litros con componentes sobredimensionados. Es una mecánica de camión adaptada al Land Cruiser, capaz de entregar un par motor inmenso con un desgaste mínimo. PSA 2.0 HDi (DW10) (1998-2015): La cima de Peugeot y Citroën antes de la complejidad de los sistemas anticontaminación modernos. Un motor de gestión conservadora, famoso por su suavidad y su bajísimo consumo. BMW M57 (1998-2013): Un seis cilindros en línea que combinó rendimiento deportivo con longevidad. Salvo por el mantenimiento preventivo de las mariposas de admisión, es un motor capaz de devorar la Autobahn durante décadas. Volvo D5 2.4 (2001-2015): De diseño 100% sueco, este cinco cilindros destaca por su robustez ante climas extremos y una arquitectura diseñada para aguantar altas presiones sin fatiga. Honda 2.2 i-CTDI (2003-2009): Un prodigio de refinamiento japonés. Sin correas y fabricado con aluminio de alta presión, demostró que un diésel podía ser tan silencioso y equilibrado como un motor de gasolina. Mercedes-Benz OM642 V6 (2005-2021): El último gran V6 de la marca. Un motor diseñado para el confort de marcha y los trayectos infinitos, capaz de superar los 800.000 kilómetros manteniendo un estándar de lujo. Consejos para mantener un diésel eterno Para que estos motores alcancen su máximo potencial, es vital vigilar la acumulación de carbonilla mediante trayectos largos por carretera, no escatimar en la calidad del aceite y revisar el estado de los manguitos de caucho, que son los únicos componentes que envejecen antes que el metal del bloque. Conclusión Apostar por estas mecánicas es, en definitiva, una apuesta por la ingeniería que respetaba al propietario y se rebelaba contra la obsolescencia programada.

This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two standout midsize off-roaders — the versatile 2026 Honda Ridgeline and the luxurious 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit. They also dive into Hyundai's brand new premium IONIQ 9 Black Ink edition, Ford's plan for a $30,000 EV pickup, the heated “vehicle kill switch” debate, and Polestar's new Google Gemini AI. (Do we need AI in our cars?) Our special guest is Hyundai's Dan Hwang, who will discuss what the U.S. Market will look like in 10 years.

Emily tells the story of Buick buying back their rights and tooling for their 60 degree V6 from Jeep. Rose tells the tale of the Dodge Bros. demise. Recorded @iapdx Recorded & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Editor: Emdognightmare Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez!

En este episodio de Vida Digital en Radio Ancón, Alex Neuman conversa con Rodrigo Hernández, Gerente de Producto de Ford para Centroamérica y el Caribe, con motivo de los 35 años del Ford Explorer — el SUV más vendido de todos los tiempos en Estados Unidos.Rodrigo explica que el Explorer nació en 1991 como sucesor espiritual de la Ford Bronco, pero con un ADN distinto: "Ford quería un vehículo más emocionante, más SUV cómoda, pero sobre todo familiar. Y eso es uno de los pilares que se ha mantenido al día de hoy."En cuanto a los motores EcoBoost, lo pone en términos concretos: combinar inyección directa y turbocompresión permite que "motores pequeños produzcan la potencia de un V8, pero con el consumo de un V4 o V6", con una calibración que ajusta la entrega de combustible miles de veces para que cada gota rinda al máximo.Uno de los momentos más ilustrativos fue su explicación del Terrain Management System: "Yo siempre le digo a los clientes: este sistema es como tener seis vehículos en uno solo." Los modos Normal, Eco, Sport, Remolque, Resbaladizo y Sendero cubren desde el tráfico de la ciudad hasta caminos sin pavimentar, ajustando tracción y estabilidad de forma automática.Sobre el galardón Top Safety Pick+ del IIHS — la distinción más alta de la industria — Rodrigo fue directo: "Para Ford, la seguridad no es opcional. Es la prioridad número uno." Y aclaró que el reconocimiento no solo premia la estructura del vehículo, sino la tecnología activa: "No es que el vehículo sea el más pesado, sino ¿qué necesitas para prevenir?"La plataforma Ford Co-Pilot360 tiene un propósito claro: "Quiere convertir al vehículo en un copiloto inteligente, que cuida no solo de mí, sino de mi familia." En los showrooms, la función que más sorprende a los compradores es la pantalla táctil de 13.2 pulgadas con SYNC 5.4: "El cliente dice: ¿a poco ya puedo hacerlo? Pedirle al sistema que abra Spotify y busque una canción solito es como un boom para los clientes."Mirando al futuro, Rodrigo trazó tres pilares para la región: electrificación con motores híbridos, conectividad total vía Ford Pass, y autonomía asistida con Ford Blue Cruise. Su visión: "El vehículo será cada vez más un software sobre ruedas, capaz de aprender de tus rutas y de tus preferencias."

This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two impressive SUVs — the high-performance 2026 Acura MDX Type S and the fun and fuel-efficient 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. They also dive into rising used car prices, Tesla's crackdown on Full Self-Driving hacks, GM's new distracted driving tech, Volkswagen's U.S. production shift, the new MINI Red Line Edition, and Toyota's updated 2027 Land Cruiser.

La historia de Renault en España es una historia de éxito, ligada indisolublemente a las factorías de Valladolid y Palencia. Sin embargo, para entender por qué muchos modelos emblemáticos de la "Régie" francesa nunca llegaron a nuestras carreteras, debemos analizar el contexto sociopolítico de las décadas de los 50, 60 y 70. En aquel entonces, España era un mercado autárquico protegido por un "muro de cristal" en los Pirineos: los aranceles. Importar un coche terminado de Francia podía suponer pagar más del 100% de su valor en impuestos, lo que convertía a los Renault franceses en mitos que solo veíamos cuando llegaban los turistas en verano. FASA (Fabricación de Automóviles Sociedad Anónima) fabricaba bajo licencia, pero con una condición estricta: los coches debían tener un altísimo porcentaje de componentes nacionales. Si un modelo era tecnológicamente complejo o su mercado potencial era pequeño —como los coupés, las grandes berlinas o los motores V6—, traer la maquinaria específica a Valladolid simplemente no salía a cuenta. Hoy realizamos un viaje por esos Renault desconocidos que marcaron una época al otro lado de la frontera. Los pioneros y las berlinas de lujo El Renault Colorale (1950-1957) es quizás uno de los modelos más fascinantes y olvidados. Mucho antes de que se inventara el término SUV, el Colorale ofrecía una carrocería familiar enorme, robusta y con versiones 4x4 desarrolladas por especialistas. Por otro lado, el Renault Frégate (1951-1960) representaba la elegancia francesa de posguerra. Una berlina de líneas fluidas y suspensión independiente a las cuatro ruedas que competía directamente con el Citroën 11 Ligero. Mientras en Francia era el coche de representación por excelencia, en España ese hueco lo ocupó Seat con el 1400. FASA estaba tan saturada produciendo el 4/4 y el Dauphine que meter una berlina de 4,7 metros en la línea de montaje era logísticamente inviable. La revolución del diseño y el rechazo al portón Uno de los casos más curiosos es el del Renault 16 (1965-1980). Es, posiblemente, el modelo que más añoran los entusiastas. Fue una revolución: mezclaba la elegancia de una berlina con la practicidad de una furgoneta gracias a su quinta puerta. Sin embargo, la directiva de FASA cometió un error de apreciación histórico: creían que el comprador español asociaba el portón trasero con los vehículos de carga y que un coche de "estatus" debía tener maletero separado. En la misma línea de exclusividad encontramos el Renault Rambler (1962-1967). Gracias a una alianza con la americana AMC, Renault comercializó este gigante de 6 cilindros en Europa. Era un "sofá con ruedas" lleno de cromados que, sencillamente, no cabía por las estrechas calles de las ciudades españolas de la época. Coupés, inyección y el poder del V6 Llegados los años 70, la gama se diversificó en Francia con los Renault 15 y 17. Eran los "hermanos guapos" del R12. El R15 era la opción de acceso, mientras que el R17 presentaba un diseño mucho más agresivo, con cuatro faros redondos y persianas en el pilar C que le daban un aire de "mini Muscle Car". El techo de la gama lo marcaron los Renault 20 y 30. El R30 fue el primer Renault de seis cilindros en décadas, equipado con el motor V6 PRV. Con frenos de disco ventilados y dirección asistida de serie, era una joya técnica. Sin embargo, la fiscalidad española penalizaba duramente los motores de gran cilindrada, y Renault España no quiso entrar en una guerra directa con las marcas de importación como BMW o Mercedes que empezaban a asomar tímidamente. Versiones "picantes" y el sueño del Safrane Incluso cuando los modelos sí llegaban a España, a menudo nos perdíamos las versiones más prestacionales. Es el caso del Renault 9 Turbo, que en Francia era un deportivo ligero y rapidísimo con el motor del R5 Copa Turbo, mientras que aquí el R9 mantuvo siempre una imagen seria de "coche de médico o maestro". También ocurrió con el Renault 18 Turbo, cuya versión familiar ("Break") nunca llegó a nuestras carreteras a pesar de ser un concepto de "avión familiar" muy avanzado para su tiempo. El último gran "prohibido" fue el Renault Safrane Biturbo (1994-1996). En los 90 las fronteras ya estaban abiertas, pero este coche era una locura comercial. Con tracción total y 268 CV, su precio hoy equivaldría a más de 200.000 euros. Fue un fantasma en nuestras carreteras, un intento de Renault de golpear a los BMW M5 que demostraba de lo que era capaz la ingeniería francesa cuando se le daba vía libre.

Justin Starkey of VMP Performance joins the show to talk about building one of the most respected performance brands from the ground up over 25 years — from eBay side hustle to full supercharger development.We talk about the business, performance, and more. Take your build up a whole new level with 6XD Gearbox: https://6xdgearbox.com Code "Minnoxide5" for 5% off High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship With Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 00:00 – Intro - Justin Starkey of VMP Performance 01:10 – The Origin Story: Selling parts to building the VMP brand 04:53 – From eBay to Engineering: Developing intercooler kits and early V6 mods 06:41 – Learning to Tune and the early SC days 11:54 – The First Dyno: Building a mobile tuning rig 23:50 – Entering the Supercharger World 30:50 – Building the Business: Mobile Dyno Days, Family Life & Growing the Team 37:30 – The Coyote Era & Launching VMP's Supercharger Line 40:50 – The Story Behind Teaming Up with Whipple 55:55 – R&D Philosophy: Intercooler Development, Testing Rigs & the LED Lid 01:04:47 – SEMA & Advocacy: Lobbying in DC to protect the automotive industry 01:15:29 – Government Scrutiny: Navigating EPA and emissions regulations 01:39:20 – Managing Expectations: The reality of owning a 1,000HP daily driver

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado qué pasa cuando a un diseñador brillante se le da libertad total, sin leyes de homologación asfixiantes ni departamentos de marketing cortando las alas? En el video de hoy en Garaje Hermético, nos sumergimos en la "cara B" del automovilismo para rescatar diez joyas que son auténticas obras de arte sobre ruedas. Viajamos a un periodo irrepetible: entre 1961 y 1975. Fue la edad de oro de la libertad creativa. En estos años, los carroceros artesanales y los ingenieros visionarios podían desafiar a los gigantes de la industria combinando chasis europeos ligeros con la fuerza bruta de los motores americanos. Sin embargo, este ecosistema de audacia mecánica colapsó tras la crisis del petróleo de 1973 y la llegada de legislaciones internacionales. Hoy, fabricar coches en series tan cortas es técnica y financieramente inviable, lo que convierte a estas máquinas en tesoros de un tiempo que no volverá. Diez rarezas que desafiaron la lógica: Mohs Ostentatienne Opera Sedan (1967): El lujo llevado al extremo desde Wisconsin. Bruce Mohs eliminó las puertas laterales por seguridad y diseñó una entrada trasera con escalera plegable. Un coloso con motor de camión y detalles en oro de 24 quilates. Bizzarrini Manta (1968): El primer gran golpe de efecto de Italdesign. Giugiaro creó este coche de tres plazas centrales sobre un chasis de carreras en solo 40 días. Su forma de cuña continua cambió el diseño para siempre. LMX Sirex 2300 HCS (1968): El deportivo milanés que se presentó "pirata" en la puerta del Salón de Turín y acabó robando todo el protagonismo. Un adelantado a su tiempo con motor V6 turbo. Abarth 2000 Scorpio Pininfarina (1969): Considerado por muchos el coche más bello jamás fabricado. Una escultura aerodinámica con cúpula basculante y un motor de competición que gritaba hasta las 8.700 vueltas. Serenissima Agena (1969): La venganza del Conde Volpi contra Enzo Ferrari. Si no podía comprar Ferraris, fabricaría los suyos mejores, recurriendo a ingenieros de Fórmula 1. Monteverdi Hai 450 SS (1970): La mezcla perfecta entre el estilo suizo y la fuerza del motor Chrysler Hemi 426. Un "tiburón" de motor central capaz de rozar los 290 km/h. Intermeccanica Indra (1971): El sueño de Frank Reisner y Franco Scaglione que murió víctima de la política de despachos de General Motors en Detroit. Monica 560 (1973): El intento heroico de recuperar el gran lujo francés. Una berlina exquisita que llegó justo cuando estalló la crisis del petróleo. Sbarro Stash (1974): La demostración de Franco Sbarro de que un pequeño taller suizo podía crear un superdeportivo a medida con motores que iban desde Volkswagen hasta Mercedes-Benz. Panther Rio (1975): Una excentricidad británica que consistía en convertir un humilde Triumph en un Rolls-Royce minúsculo hecho totalmente a mano. La importancia de la cultura automovilística Estos coches no son solo prototipos de salón; son vehículos plenamente funcionales que representan un momento de bonanza y valentía técnica. Reivindicamos el reconocimiento a estos pequeños creadores que se quedaron a la sombra de los grandes mitos como el Porsche 911 o el Jaguar E-Type. Conocer estas rarezas es entender que la historia del automóvil no solo se escribe con cifras de ventas, sino con sueños que, aunque a veces chocaron contra la realidad económica, dejaron una huella imborrable en el diseño. Hoy en día, la estandarización nos ofrece coches más seguros y ecológicos, pero nos hace perder ese reducto de imaginación y exclusividad artesanal. Por eso, recordar estas piezas es mantener vivo el espíritu más puro del motor.

In this inspiring episode of RISE Urban Nation, former professional athlete, author, and global youth coach Angela Lewis shares how sports became a powerful vehicle for healing, leadership, and personal growth. Angela breaks down her impactful V6 framework, the importance of representation in children's books, and why using your voice is essential to creating change. Angela also shares exciting news about her latest children's book, A Ball and A Chance — a story inspired by her journey through basketball and travel, written to empower young readers who may feel different and remind them that confidence and courage can open doors. Listeners can grab a copy here:

This week on America on the Road, hosts Jack Nerad and Chris Teague test the eye-catching 2026 Genesis G90 3.5T Prestige Black AWD and the award-winning 2026 Hyundai Palisade. In the news, they discuss Chevrolet's swansong as Major League Baseball's official automotive partner, Zoox expanding its driverless robotaxi service to new cities, and the latest IIHS Top Safety Pick awards that notably exclude a popular family vehicle type. Jack and Chris also dive into the report that the Sony-Honda Mobility project is halting the introduction of the Afeela EV right before it was due to launch.

This week on America on the Road, roomy SUVs go under the microscope. Host Jack Nerad tests the family-focused 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 SEL AWD, Hyundai’s newest three-row electric SUV. And co-host Chris Teague details his week-long experience in the luxurious 2026 Lincoln Navigator. The hosts also discuss key industry developments, including Honda’s reverse exports and federal oversight of autonomous vehicles. Plus, Jack sits down with Cameron Creighton, an expert on the 2026 Toyota C-HR and bZ Woodland, to explore Toyota’s latest compact crossover and electric SUV offerings.

La temporada de 1982 se mantiene en la memoria de los aficionados como un ecosistema irrepetible, un momento fugaz donde la creatividad de los ingenieros no tenía más límite que el horizonte de su propia imaginación. Fue el año de la "Anarquía Mecánica", una época en la que convivían motores de 4, 6, 8 y 12 cilindros, de 1,5 o 3,0 litros, con o sin turbo. Hoy, la Fórmula 1 está encorsetada por reglamentos que definen hasta la última aleación de los tornillos, pero a principios de los 80, el reglamento permitía una diversidad que hoy nos parece ciencia ficción. El Contexto: El Salvaje Oeste de la FIA y la FOCA Para entender por qué 1982 fue tan especial, hay que comprender el caos político de la época. La FIA representaba el poder político y la tradición, mientras que la FOCA, la asociación de constructores liderada por Bernie Ecclestone, luchaba por el control comercial y técnico. El campo de batalla era el reglamento, donde chocaban dos conceptos irreconciliables: la "Vieja Guardia", que defendía los motores atmosféricos de 3.000 cm³, y la "Revolución", que apostaba por los pequeños motores turbo de 1.500 cm³. La norma de equivalencia de 2 a 1 (un motor turbo de la mitad de cilindrada que un atmosférico) databa de 1966, pero durante años nadie se atrevió a usarla porque los turbos eran pesados y poco fiables. Todo cambió cuando Renault, en 1977, decidió que el futuro pasaba por la sobrealimentación. En 1982, esa apuesta explotó en una diversidad de arquitecturas que nunca hemos vuelto a ver en una misma línea de meta. Los 4 Cilindros: De la calle a la gloria Comenzamos por lo que parece más contraintuitivo: ¿un motor de 4 cilindros en la cima del automovilismo? Aunque hoy nos suene a coche de calle, en 1982 los "cuatros" eran las bestias más violentas de la historia. El genio Paul Rosche creó una leyenda con el equipo Brabham: el BMW M12/13. Lo más increíble es que no diseñó un bloque desde cero. Utilizó el bloque de hierro fundido del motor M10 que montaban los BMW 1500 de calle. La leyenda cuenta que los ingenieros buscaban bloques usados con más de 100.000 kilómetros porque, si un bloque de fundición aguanta esa distancia, las tensiones internas del metal ya se han liberado y es prácticamente irrompible. En 1982, este motor entregaba unos 640 CV en carrera, pero su entrega de potencia era como un interruptor. Debido al enorme turbo lag, no había nada de empuje en bajas revoluciones, y de repente llegaba todo el soplido del turbo KKK. Años más tarde, en configuración de clasificación, estos bloques llegaron a superar los 1.000 CV. Una locura extraída de un motor de "taxi". No era el único; Brian Hart, un preparador artesanal, logró con un presupuesto minúsculo crear un motor monobloque de aluminio que permitió a un joven Ayrton Senna demostrar su talento bajo la lluvia. 6 Cilindros: El equilibrio de los Gigantes Si los 4 cilindros eran la apuesta radical, los V6 Turbo se convirtieron en la opción lógica para los grandes fabricantes. Eran más cortos que los V8, lo que permitía a los diseñadores de chasis optimizar los túneles Venturi para el "efecto suelo". Renault fue la pionera con su V6 a 90º, una obra de arte que, sin embargo, seguía arrastrando fama de fragilidad. Los llamaban "las teteras amarillas" porque solían terminar las carreras envueltos en vapor. Ferrari respondió con el 126C2 y un V6 con una apertura de 120º. Era un motor extremadamente plano que bajaba el centro de gravedad al máximo. Con más de 600 CV y un chasis sublime, era probablemente el mejor coche de la parrilla, aunque la tragedia de Gilles Villeneuve y las lesiones de Didier Pironi impidieron que este motor dominara como merecía. Los 8 y 12 Cilindros: Tradición y Melodía Mientras los gigantes gastaban millones en turbos, los equipos británicos confiaban en el Ford Cosworth DFV. Este V8 atmosférico de 3 litros databa de 1967 y solo entregaba unos 520 CV, cien menos que los turbos. Sin embargo, era ligero, barato y fiable. Finalmente, estaban los románticos con los V12 atmosféricos de Alfa Romeo y Matra. Eran motores exquisitos por su suavidad y producían el sonido más bello de la historia del automovilismo, un aullido metálico que ponía los pelos de punta. Pero tenían un problema físico: eran demasiado largos. El Legado de una Época Irrepetible La temporada de 1982 fue única porque fue el punto exacto donde dos eras se cruzaron. Nunca más hemos vuelto a ver tal disparidad de soluciones bajo una misma bandera a cuadros. Fue una época de inventos locos, como los combustibles basados en tolueno similares a los de los cazas de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, o la inyección de agua de Ferrari para enfriar los pistones.

The redesigned 2026 Audi A6 is here — and we purchased a Premium Plus S-Line trim for our test program. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about the new A6, including turbo V6 engine performance, transmission pros and cons, driving characteristics, and infotainment and control frustrations. We also answer an audience question about whether it's time to replace the battery in a 2014 Toyota Prius — or replace the whole car.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - Overview: 2026 Audi A6 01:00 - What We Loved 11:40 - What We Did Not Like 22:28 - Question: When should you replace the hybrid battery on a Toyota Prius?     ----------------------------------  Full Test Results: 2026 Audi A6 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/audi/a6/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a7824554938/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Which Brands Make the Best Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/which-car-brands-make-the-best-vehicles-a6159221985/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   How Car Brands Stack Up on Repair Costs https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-maintenance/the-cost-of-car-ownership-a1854979198/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

The redesigned 2026 Audi A6 is here — and we purchased a Premium Plus S-Line trim for our test program. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about the new A6, including turbo V6 engine performance, transmission pros and cons, driving characteristics, and infotainment and control frustrations. We also answer an audience question about whether it's time to replace the battery in a 2014 Toyota Prius — or replace the whole car.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - Overview: 2026 Audi A6 01:00 - What We Loved 11:40 - What We Did Not Like 22:28 - Question: When should you replace the hybrid battery on a Toyota Prius?     ----------------------------------  Full Test Results: 2026 Audi A6 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/audi/a6/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a7824554938/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Which Brands Make the Best Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/which-car-brands-make-the-best-vehicles-a6159221985/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   How Car Brands Stack Up on Repair Costs https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-maintenance/the-cost-of-car-ownership-a1854979198/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

South Korean cars and culture; will hydrogen work; the South Carolina Hilton Head Concours; 2026 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid review; driving a new Lexus TX500h F Sport; and a LOT of Q&A!Recorded November 2, 2025Patreon questions include:2026 Porsche Turbo S vs McLaren 750SIs the new Hyundai Santa Fe boxy enough?Did supercharging a V8 M3 ruin it or enhance it?Best cars for lake roadsHow does Korean car culture compare to Japan?Cars with great weight transferNew Subaru STI conceptIs serviceability important when buying a used car?Thoughts on the RAM hybrid with a V6 generator?Funny rally wrap ideasWhat car feature would we erase from the world?Gator straps: yay or nay?The new Vespa 300 is confusingReplacing a 2013 Audi Q7 TDIBMW X3M vs Porsche Macan GTS vs Ioniq 5NCollector cars you can repair foreverAnd more! Show Notes:SmallsFor a limited time get 60% off your first order when you head to smalls.com/tire RulaThousands of guys have already used Rula to finally get the care they needed. Don't keep putting it off -  go to Rula.com/tire and get started today. Take the first step, get connected, and take control of your mental health. FactorEat smart at FactorMeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Get delicious, ready-to-eat meals delivered—with Factor.  New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman