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Welcome to the latest episode of Let's Talk Wheels, where hosts Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum discuss the hottest topics in the automotive world. This week, we're examining the VW Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs due to a fire hazard. We also cover Ford's latest recall drama, which involves seatbelt pretensioner issues affecting 2018 to 2020 Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators. But that's not all! We take a ride in the brand new Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, exploring its features, performance, and why it could be your next family car. Plus, we share essential tips on maintaining your engine's health and dispel misconceptions about short trips and engine longevity. Whether you're a car enthusiast or looking for the latest automotive news, this episode has it all. Stay tuned for insightful discussions, expert reviews, and much more on Let's Talk Wheels.
The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier
Shoot us a Text.With 2 days left in January, that means there are only 2 days left to get discounted tickets to ASOTU CON! Today, we're talking about VW potentially bringing manufacturing to the US to avoid tariffs, Honda planning to introduce a sub $30K EV in the US, and how iPhones can now text on the SpaceX Starlink satellite network.Show Notes with links:Volkswagen Group is exploring plans to build Audi and Porsche models in the U.S. if President Donald Trump imposes high tariffs on vehicle imports from Europe and Mexico. This proactive move aims to safeguard the brands from potential trade barriers that could significantly impact profitability.Unlike the VW brand, which already has U.S. production, Audi and Porsche models sold in the U.S. are currently imported, making them vulnerable to tariffs.VW's Chattanooga plant, which produces the VW Atlas and ID.4, has excess capacity and could be expanded for luxury models.Another option is VW's upcoming South Carolina plant for the Scout brand, which could also accommodate Audi production.A 10% tariff on European imports could reduce VW Group's profits by 5-10%, while a 25% tariff on Mexican imports could result in a 15% hit, according to Moody's.Honda is stepping into the affordable EV space with a sub-$30,000 electric vehicle that could hit U.S. dealerships as early as 2026. A third of Honda's global sales are EVs and it aims to boost its U.S. EV presence.The new EV will be locally built in Ohio, starting with battery production, to reduce costs.It will be a part of the new Honda 0 Series and will follow Honda's higher-end 0 Series SUV and sedan, expected to cost $50K–$60K.Honda sold over 33,000 Prologue SUVs last year, outperforming the Chevy Equinox and Cadillac Lyriq, despite sharing GM's Ultium platform.The affordable EV could compete directly with GM's next-gen Chevy Bolt, also slated for a 2026 launch at a similar price point.Apple's latest iPhone update gives T-Mobile users access to SpaceX's Starlink network, marking a new era of connectivity.iOS 18.3 introduces support for SpaceX and T-Mobile's direct-to-cell satellite texting, meaning text messaging via satellite in areas without cellular coverageThe feature was previously limited to select Android devices, including Samsung models.Beta testers have begun receiving texts confirming access to satellite messaging.Future updates aim to add voice and data capabilities for complete off-grid connectivity.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email
In Podcast #331, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are back from! We begin with the latest updates from the Blue Oval's flagship utility, the 2025 Explorer. Then we give an update on one of the latest members of our long term fleet, the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Then we change lanes to our Lightning Round where we discuss potential legislation to combat speeding deaths. And then a viewer has a question about whether or not they should be worried when buying a used hybrid. We cross the finish line with Greg's recent time driving Porsche's revolutionary new hybridized 911.
Join us on this episode of "Let's Talk Wheels" as we dive into the latest automotive and power sports news. Co-host Jeremy Birenbaum from Southern California shares his insights on the automotive world, including the allure of high-powered Shelby Mustangs. We continue our series on essential tools, where to find them, and how to use them effectively. With over 50 years of combined experience, Mike Herzing and Jeremy provide valuable knowledge to enhance your automotive journey. In our news and notes segment, we discuss the current state of EV sales, the rise of hybrids, and the challenges faced by electric vehicles, especially in regions with limited charging infrastructure. We also touch on the impact of recent natural disasters on EV adoption and the increasing popularity of plug-in hybrids. Discover the controversial "Carolina squat" trend and why some states are banning it. Plus, learn about the upcoming sale of 900-horsepower Shelby GT500s from Hertz, a rare opportunity for Mustang enthusiasts. Finally, get an in-depth car review of the 2024 VW Atlas, a family-friendly SUV that offers a blend of comfort, space, and performance. We also answer listener questions about diesel trucks, EV conversions for classic cars, and tips for inspecting vehicles before purchase. Tune in for a packed episode filled with expert advice, industry updates, and engaging discussions on everything automotive.
Alors que l'automne s'installe, vous perdez votre bronzage et votre moral ? Pas de problème, on a la solution : on vous emmène en voyage en Floride. Qui plus est à bord d'une voiture non commercialisée en Europe. Nous voici partis pour quelques centaines de kilomètres (et un peu moins de miles) à bord du Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, en motorisation V6, sur les routes de Floride. Au menu ? De nombreuses heures de route à arpenter plusieurs destinations, de Saint Augustine à Miami, en passant par Daytona et Palm Beach. Avouez que vous avez de la chance de nous avoir.
Le BMW X5 se décline en plusieurs versions. Cette semaine, en duo, Marc et William comparent leurs notes à propos de la version hybride branchable, et du surpuissant X5 M Competition. On essaie aussi le VW Atlas 2024, on vous lance le défi de battre les journalistes de l'AJAC au jeu des prédictions, et William répond à la question qu'on se pose tous: a-t-on le droit de conduire tout nu!
Cette semaine dans la chronique automobile, Marc Bouchard nous parle de son essaie la Volkswagen Atlas et William nous explique que l'intelligence artificielle et les robots peuvent régler nos problèmes d'espace dans nos valises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys discuss the Cybertruck delivery event mania, and more car conclusions from their audience! They debate new options for Jason in Vancouver, whose Model 3 seats are causing excruciating back pain. Social media questions ask if the Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf is the ultimate expression of Phaeton philosophy, does the new Mustang look good, and what does a VW Atlas drive like if it's just an inflated Golf? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Don't forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alors que l'automne s'installe, vous perdez votre bronzage et votre moral ? Pas de problème, on a la solution : on vous emmène en voyage en Floride. Qui plus est à bord d'une voiture non commercialisée en Europe. Nous voici partis pour quelques centaines de kilomètres (et un peu moins de miles) à bord du Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, en motorisation V6, sur les routes de Floride. Au menu ? De nombreuses heures de route à arpenter plusieurs destinations, de Saint Augustine à Miami, en passant par Daytona et Palm Beach. Avouez que vous avez de la chance de nous avoir.
Ricardo y David comparten sus notas sobre la nueva camioneta familiar Alemana VW Atlas con tres filas de asientos. Ademas nos dan a conocer que debido ha accidentes se cancelan las licencias de cautos autonomos en California
Join Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill review the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, hear about the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus and take a Quick Spin with Jill Ciminillo in the VW Atlas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guest Jim Word, Manager of Mumme's Gun Store in Hondo, Texas, covers their store's recent Grand Opening and the current state of the firearms industry. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2023 VW Atlas 2.0T SE.
Mike and Jeremy discuss Consumer Reports' idiotic "avoid" label on the new Ford F150 and the ongoing battle between Nissan and their former CEO Carlos Ghosn on this week's show. Their Interview is with Jon Connors from Team Rubicon (not Terminator I&II) Team Rubicon specializes in helping people when disasters strike, so he has a lot to talk about. The car reviews this week are the GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate 2500 and the VW Atlas 2.0T
Basically the highlights of the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. In no particular order, you'll learn a bit about, and see, the following vehicles: Corvette E-Ray, NEW Chevy Trax, NEW GMC Canyon, Kia EV6, Buick Wildcat Concept, RAM REV Concept, Jeep 20th Anniversary Wrangler Rubicons, Dodge Hornet, Kia Niro, VW Atlas, Some Alfa Romeos, Acura TLX Type-S PMC Edition, New Honda Pilot, New Toyota Prius, and 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sketchbookaudio/message
It was Chicago Auto Show week and we’ve got a bunch of news and interviews. But first, in the garage, Sam has been driving the 2023 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Pro V6 AWD, the refreshed and more off-roady version of Kia’s big crossover. Nicole had Honda’s version of the same idea with the new Pilot Trailsport.… Read More »Bait and Switch
SUVs are afoot at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, and Super Bowl commercials from automakers are hitting the airwaves. We talk about the updated 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross, the next-gen 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, the refreshed BMW X5 and X6, and the updated 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer. We also compare the Mustang Dark Horse interior with an entry-level EcoBoost model, and we revisit some of our favorite automaker Super Bowl commercials.
Plus Mercedes EQS, VW Atlas and sleeping in cars
Lanzamos el reto Drunkcast, Fiat Pulse llega a México, Racall VW Atlas en EU, Volkswagen T-cross 2022
Transmission are expensive and extensive. But we've brought in a specialist today to take your questions! Will Arnold from AAMCO is here to join our crew. Coach is here to so we'll take a variety of questions.Recalls:2021-22 Edge SUVs. Ford will begin notifying owners April 25, but those with further questions can call the automaker at 866-436-7332 (Ford's number for this recall is 22S14).VW Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport SUVs Recalled for Faulty Airbags. Interim notification letters will be sent to owners beginning May 10; VW will send a second notice once the remedy is in place. Owners with further questions can call the automaker at 800-893-5298. Ford Expedition, F-150, Lincoln Navigator Over Brakes. Ford will begin notifying owners April 25. Those with further questions can call the automaker at 866-436-7332 (Ford's number for this recall is 22S11).GMC Terrains Recalled for Headlight Glare. Owners will be notified April 23. Those with further questions can call GMC at 800-462-8782 (GM's number for this recall is N222363740),You can find out if your vehicle has a past recall by calling the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN number. Or find their SaferCar app.News: Someone has started a website to keep track of dealer markups and reward those with no markups with rankings. Fully crowdsourced. That website is mark ups dot org https://markups.orgAuto Casey: Honda Civic SiShort video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXzvMqQbgSY&t=0sLong version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utKK5F0UVdoCoach Charlie's Tip of the Week: Check on that air conditioner. Summer's coming. Questions:Change of GM enginesChanging gears too fastWrong fluidStuff on dipstickNeutralMPHGas savingsStallBandsStutteringBad GasCeramic brakes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Even with a steady push toward EVs, the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas continues to impress with new upgrades. It doesn't seem that long ago that the European carmaker was rolling out its very first 7-passenger Atlas. But the '22 Atlas marks the 5th model year for the first-generation midsize crossover SUV. ⇒iDriveSoCal's Exclusive Volkswagen Partner is Ontario Volkswagen! And to be clear, the Atlas is more crossover than SUV, albeit a highly capable one. Moreover, it's a big midsize. Big inside anyway. So big that the 3rd-row backseat is adequate for normal-size adults. Conversely, most midsize SUVs that offer third-row seating are only equipped to squeeze kids and very small adults in the back row. But that's not the case with Atlas. And that is why Interior Space heads my Top-3 favorites about the vehicle. 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Top-3: Interior space Technology Drive ⇒Continue reading below and click play to listen!⇐ 2022 VW Atlas SE trim New This Year For 2022 VW Atlas For 2022 Volkswagen Atlas gets a reconfigured model lineup. So no hugely major changes but some cool adjustments. And when you look at the lineup and the direction Volkswagen is taking it, the edits makes sense. First, VW's all-wheel drive known as 4MOTION is now standard on all SEL models. Along with that comes 20-inch machined wheels. Then optional with that is a black R-Line package. Moreover, R-Line is now standard on SEL Premium and includes 21-inch wheels. Additionally, Volkswagen's Digital Cockpit is standard across all Atlas trims. Finally, and speaking of trims, VW scales the options down a bit - you now have six to pick from. Trims And MSRPS So what are the six trim options you ask? They are as follows: 2022 VW Atlas Trims And MSRPs: SE $33,900 SE w/ Technology $38,070 SEL $43,670 SEL R-Line $46,820 SEL R-Line Black late availability SEL Premium R-Line $51,070 And note that the SEL R-Line Black is listed as late availability. That's all Volkswagen is telling us at this point. And a persistent chip shortage plus supply chain issues have plagued the car business for more than a year now. So we'll have to see what the definition of 'late availability' winds up being for the SEL R-Line Black. Engines, Transmission, and MPG No matter what trim you select for your 2022 VW Atlas, there are only two engines that you could wind up with. And both of these motors have been around the VW-sphere for a while. Both are reliable and quite similar performing - in my opinion. And I've driven both numerous times. Engines 2.0L Inline Turbocharged 4-cylinder - delivering 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. 3.6L V6 - delivering 276 hp and 266 pound-feet of torque. Transmission Either engine comes with the same 8-speed automatic transmission. And in both cases, the V6 or the turbocharged inline 4-cylinder, the transmission is geared effectively to maximize motor performance. At the same time, the transmission optimizes the fuel economy that Atlas delivers. So you're left with the option of 2WD or 4MOTION. And with the Volkswagen Atlas, 2WD is powered by the front wheels. My suggestion is to go with 4MOTION. Because fuel economy isn't that different. And your resale value on the vehicle should be higher. While the initial cost of the vehicle will also be a little higher, the pre-owned crossover SUV market tends to favor all-wheel drive. Gas Mileage When it comes to the MPG that '22 Atlas provides, you're in good shape. Because Atlas, while being a midsize vehicle, is a Volkswagen. And VW's are made sturdy - solid. But in doing so they tend to weigh a bit more than comparable vehicles. 2022 VW Atlas MPG est.: 2.0-Turbo 4-cylinder FWD 21/23/25 AWD 20/22/24 3.6L V6 FWD 18/20/24 AWD 17/19/23 *All city/combined/highway So as you can see by the above EPA estimated fuel economy br...
Links in Transcript UT Research Park: https://www.tnresearchpark.org/ Volkswagen: https://www.vw.com/ University of Tennessee, Knoxville: https://www.utk.edu/ Oak Ridge National Laboratory: https://www.ornl.gov/ TranscriptRickey McCallum: So, what are research parks? Why do we need them? What makes collaboration between educational institutions, public entities, and private companies so powerful and finding innovative, adaptive, and real-world solutions? This is the story of the University of Tennessee Research Park, and it's going to talk about that exact thing. So, welcome to the Research Park Chronicles with Rickey McCallum.Rickey McCallum: Hello and welcome to the very first episode of Research Park Chronicles. I'm your host Rickey McCallum and throughout this podcast, I'm going to take you on a journey through the gateway to collaboration. We're going to talk about why university research parks are so integral to innovation, how the UT Research Park came about here in Knoxville, Tennessee, and what it's already accomplished. And in future episodes, we'll dive in even more to future projects within the park, developments between Volkswagen, which is the power behind the research park in UT, and what research parks mean in the future of scientific discovery, technologies, economies, and consumers.But I'm getting ahead of myself here, so let's start from the beginning. I know you're all dying to know, “Rickey, what exactly is a research park, anyway?” Well, I'm glad you asked. University research parks are the physical locations developed and designed to foster an environment of collaboration between universities, the public and private sectors, and the federal research laboratories. In the case of the UT Research Park, the goal is simple: to become a bridge between science and technology companies and the best up-and-coming scientific minds at the University of Tennessee.These are places established to enable a free flow of ideas between R&D institutes, universities, and research labs in order to solve real-world problems with innovation and cutting-edge solutions. And Volkswagen, the powerhouse German car manufacturer known for leading the industry in innovative developments, wanted to create one right here in little old Knoxville, Tennessee. But why? The answer to that question lies 112 miles south of Knoxville. In 2008, Chattanooga, Tennessee, came into focus when VW chose that scenic southern city as the location of its first U.S. auto plant since the closure of the Westmoreland Assembly Plant in Pennsylvania back in 1988. Now, the Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly plant builds the US-specific VW Passat and the VW Atlas.With their own assembly plant located just over a hundred miles away, the well-established research-centric UT Knoxville at hand, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory just down the road, how could Knoxville not be the perfect location for researching composite materials?Of course, I say that as if it makes complete sense, but when I first began researching this podcast and reading about the UT Research Park, all I could think of is, why Knoxville and how did we get so lucky?But I had a conversation with my good friend of mine, Dr. Leon Tolbert, who works in the electrical engineering and computer science department at the University of Tennessee, and he gave me a little backstory that will put it all of this into perspective.Dr. Leon Tolbert: So, when Volkswagen first built their plant in Chattanooga, they came to the University of Tennessee—and that was probably more than 10 years ago—and wanted to engage the university because they were looking at hiring graduates of our university, they were looking at working with faculty, and they donated, I think, a pretty substantial sum of money at that time to fund research in engineering. And so, the College of Engineering then gave out grants to faculty who were doing work related to electric vehicles and, I believe, got a couple of those grants, and worked with students on things related to power electronics for electric vehicles. But then, I guess things just kind of coasted along there for a few years, and then, more recently, a couple of years ago, they approached again wanting deeper involvement, and came and looked at the work we were doing already related to electric vehicles, visited our department several times, and then approached us about establishing a Volkswagen fellowship for graduate students, and in that fellowship, they would hire the students to work full-time at Volkswagen while they were pursuing their PhD. And this kind of follows the model in Europe where a lot of the PhD students basically are full-time employees of companies, but they're pursuing a PhD, and they wanted to do something similar here at UT.Rickey McCallum: And they did just that. VW approached UT and created an incredible program for PhD students to work full time on research projects that directly impact real-world struggles. Now, when these students complete this program, they're going to be ready and have applicable real-world experience to show for all their hard work, and have a foundation of research already in place. So, Dr. Hendrik Mainka, project manager and team lead of UT's Innovation Hub, told us a little bit more about the PhD program.Dr. Hendrik Mainka: Yeah, I think that the PhD program probably is pretty unique for the US. I mean, we have a PhD program in Germany at our headquarters where, always, the PhD students are Volkswagen employees. I think that's a huge one, too, a lot of the PhD fellows here and in the US, so PhD fellows you will talk to later, they are all Volkswagen employees, and we're really working with them as our people to make sure we having this close connection, not only to the university, also for our students to really real-life problems, you know? You're working on a wireless power transfer, for example, that's something we want to see the next years being implemented in our cars. And so your PhD research really has a high impact. Same with the research on sizing to optimize our composite parts. That's really applied research on a PhD level, which really helps the company moving forward with the innovations, and also having the students working on real-life problems. I think that's really unique and hopefully, it's beneficial for both sides.Rickey McCallum: It all already sounds pretty great right? A world-renowned, industry-leading auto manufacturer choosing our Knoxville, Tennessee university to start exploring composite materials for more affordable, energy-efficient vehicles we can make right here in the same state.Yeah, it's really awesome, and it gets better. VW didn't just stop at the UT Research Park. In 2019 they announced that they wanted to use Knoxville as the site of their very first North American Innovation Hub. Now, in a partnership between Volkswagen, UT, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Innovation Hub will be an extension, or rather an expansion of the Research Park, and it will further develop research opportunities for UT doctoral students with a focus on electrical engineering and developing lighter components for composite materials.And those opportunities have already begun with the very first wave of doctoral fellows. William Henkin, a VW research fellow at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, gave us a little more insight on just how incredible this PhD program has already been.William Hankin: It's an incredible experience and the fact that I'm the first one kind of paving the way, trailblazing it makes me kind of smile to myself and, like I said, it's validation on everything I've done to this point. As a grad student, you don't necessarily get those feelings all the time, so you got to take advantage of it when you do. [laugh].Rickey McCallum: trailblazing. [laugh]. I like that. That's the perfect way to describe both the program in general and your research projects and goals. What is it specifically that you're focusing on in the Innovation Hub, William?William Hankin: Volkswagen is very interested in next-generation vehicles. And an extension of that is electrification and lightweighting. And so a lot of the work I'm doing is in the lightweighting aspect. And so I'm looking really at composite materials: how to make them stronger, more efficient, and how to implement them in automotive application. So, Department of Energy here in the East Tennessee area is huge. They have the National Transportation Research Center, and they work closely with University of Tennessee, Knoxville, so we have great supporting casts, academic, adjunct faculty, collaboration is prolific and Volkswagen really saw that as an opportunity to put down some roots in this area. And we're really the first generation of fellows here, but I expect this to grow, a lot.Rickey McCallum: and grow it most certainly will. So, this is VW is the very first North American Innovation Hub. And as I said, it means that Knoxville is going to be joining the ranks of Berlin, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo, renowned sites for establishing VW Innovation Hubs.It still sounds just a little too good to be true, or at least it did to me. So, I asked Associate Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of Tennessee rather bluntly, “What's up with that?”If you look at Volkswagen's global footprint, where the Innovation Hubs and their centers and stuff are located, Knoxville's not considered a Tel Aviv or a Tokyo type of location. And so I'm curious if you have any insight of what may have been their thought process, and why Knoxville? I mean, why move here to establish this Innovation Hub?Marc Gibson: Yeah, so that's a good question. I had the opportunity, actually, to visit their Tel Aviv hub last November and I was kind of wondering the same thing, to be honest. I was like, “That puts us in pretty, pretty prestigious company,” I was really excited about that. I had an opportunity to sit down with the folks in Tel Aviv and they outlined why they're there and what the motive was for Volkswagen to locate a hub in Tel Aviv. And certainly, it was around their innovation, their startup culture that they have there, so I knew right away, it was a little bit different why they were looking into Knoxville. I think they look at Knoxville as the future hub for materials and manufacturing. And I think there's a lot to be said, obviously, for the strengths that we have here. But I think they also looked at the vision that the University of Tennessee had and the relationship that we have with ORNL, and I think they really felt like we could move together. Together we can move a mountain and really create something special here.Rickey McCallum: Dr. Uday Vaidya, a Governor's Chair for Advanced Composites Manufacturing at UT followed that up.Dr. Uday Vaidya: as you know, the ecosystem here in Tennessee is very unique. We have a very large, signature flagship university, University of Tennessee, the world's largest DOE lab in terms of materials research, Oakridge Lab, just 20 miles away, the manufacturing demonstration facility at Oak Ridge, and the industry network, which combines along with IACMI which is, again, a very unique piece in this whole equation. So, the entrepreneurial aspect of it is almost natural in that because there are so many technologies that are at play, and a lot of the students and personnel work throughout, you know, in terms of progressing to a certain endpoint as part of their academic career, many of these students are extremely entrepreneurial already. But now that gives them a purpose and a real vision of where their business and entrepreneurial skills could get to. So, we have a number of such examples of students starting companies as part of their PhD or masters training, like the Innovation Crossroads program between Oak Ridge and UT makes a very good case for these students to get seed funding and going. So, the hub that you have here, or the Innovation Hub is a key part of the entire process because now that gives a real home to these kind of ideas to set up, whether it's a space, or an asset, or a process, or the infrastructure required for such a daunting step that they would take. So, such a thing is extremely easy because of operation like the Innovation Hub.So, I believe it should become a very natural relationship on multiple fronts. The technology is just one piece of it. I mean, you have the manufacturing side, you have the materials side, the electrification, battery, so many aspects of Volkswagen's interests which fall within that. But alongside, there's a huge need for the workforce development and then the training, not only at the PhD level but also all the way from the technician people on the shop floor. So, you need multiple points of engagement with the company. So, I think the vast range of programs that UT could offer, along with Oak Ridge and the ecosystem, will continue to engage VW in a continuous way. So, that will also then excite their supply chain, the tier suppliers, tier one, two, three. So, they will want to set up operations in the proximity. So, it has a cascading effect of benefit for sure.Rickey McCallum: A cascading effect. That's the perfect way to describe the blossoming partnership that just keeps going between UT and Volkswagen. And it's certainly cascaded into some wonderful research opportunities and projects. And since Dr. Hendrik Mainka has been there from just about the beginning of the cascade, we turned to him for a little more information on that partnership.Dr. Hendrik Mainka: The conversations, at least, I have been empowered, have started around about in 2015. I think everybody remembers when IACMI, the Composite Institute, was founded in Knoxville. Awesome event with President Obama on-site announcing the DOE-sponsored institute and, yeah, Volkswagen is proud to be a founding member of this Institute, which is basically led by University of Tennessee in Knoxville. And I think that's basically how everything started. And in the following years, we had several IACMI projects together with UT to develop lower-cost, high-speed manufacturing, really efficient method for automotive lightweight composites. Also looked at recycling processes with UT together and the last years. And I think, really, the highlight of this project is a Volkswagen Atlas liftgate. And I think that's pretty much how it began, and how we started our cooperation with UT. And finally, in 2015, we opened the Innovation Hub in Knoxville, which is another major milestone in this development. A big part of innovation is basically co-creation. So, if you're working with companies or experts from different fields, that basically creates a lot of innovation in the way that new ideas are trickling into your field of expertise, and we see that, for example, with some of the UT faculties where we combining fields like AI with material research, which is really kind of a new way to create innovations. Or when we're working with experts of your Carbon Renewable Center to create really innovative materials for automotive applications. We're working with producers of paper and plastics on the other side, and then combining that to awesome new products. I think that's really where you see innovation taking place. So, it's really the capability of having all these different people available for Volkswagen to work with and have this cooperation with UT. I think that's how you might want to describe innovation.Rickey McCallum: Throughout this whole discussion, we've heard from several different perspectives of the evolution of where the partnership came from, and most importantly, where it evolved into. But which really came first? Was it the Innovation Hub that started the conversation? Was it the liftgate project, or specific research that defined really what the Innovation Hub was going to be? Or was it neither? Don't worry, listeners, this isn't the chicken or egg scenario. We do have an answer. A good one, from Marc Gibson.Marc Gibson: Yeah, that's a good question. So, the liftgate project was really kind of our launchpad. That's an IACMI project, led by several of our faculty members here that I think you're probably also going to talk with Dr. Uday Vaidya, and then Dr. Dayakar Penumadu. That project got off the ground and really, I think, excelled their thought process on the confidence that they would have and what we are capable of doing. And so I think once we established that we could do the work and that we had the expertise—and that we had the equipment here. I mean, if you look at the resources that we have here, it's pretty phenomenal. On a global scale, I'm not sure that anyone in the world has the type of capabilities that we have here between UT and ORNL. The cool nuance there is essentially what they do is they identify a project, okay. And they come to us and they say, “Can you solve this project?” And we connect them with a faculty member that we think can solve the problem. And then they create a statement of work, the faculty member goes and identifies a PhD student, and then Volkswagen pays the PhD student to go to school at UT. We're talking about the liftgate on the back of one of these vehicles. To do something like that—you know, I think Volkswagen told me at one time—and you have to ask them, but I think they told me at one time to get something like that changed and on the assembly line on one of their vehicles, it typically takes, like, five years. And, you know… we [laugh] we fast-tracked that. I mean, you look at what we were able to do. I mean, we were able to do that really in like two to three years, and it's now going to be manufactured, going on the assembly line, and consumers are going to be able to buy vehicles that are going to be manufactured in Chattanooga, that had University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory technology in it. I mean, how cool is that? But you can kind of look at some of the other projects that are taking place now, too. I mean, it's not just around lightweighting and composites. Now they're moving into batteries. One of the big things—and you'll have to ask Volkswagen a little bit more about this, but one of the big things about that plant is they've also started almost a billion-dollar infrastructure improvement slash addition, in Chattanooga—and you got to think, that plant's less than 10 years old—to do all battery work and battery research. And so they're really going to be looking at faculty members here. In fact, two of the projects that they've kicked off already are going to be housed in our Department of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and doing battery work. And I think that speaks volumes; they're not just here to do composites and manufacturing, but they're here to access other areas of expertise, too, which I think is pretty cool.Rickey McCallum: So, Marc mentioned the liftgate project. Let's talk about that. It's the project that is really the main focus right now here at the UT Research Park. So, we're going to get into a little bit more details and specifics about that in one of our next episodes, but it's the first project in which the Research Park is actively working to find an innovative solution to a real-world problem. And it is very important to Tennessee specifically because while research parks do work hard here in Knoxville to create the solution, the VW plant in Chattanooga is working hard to implement that said solution. So, the entire project from start to finish is being handled right here in East Tennessee. So, of course, when it comes to a project like that, we have to think ahead to the impact the project will have on the future. So, what does this project mean for the future of the Innovation Hub in 5, 10, 15 years?Dr. Uday Vaidya: Sure, so in the liftgate project one type of intermediate materials have been used, but composites offer such a broad design space. It's like a painter's palette, really, you can choose a range of different things and come up with unique innovations every single time. So, it just offers innumerable possibilities for futuristic designs. So, the Volkswagen liftgate project, as you know, was one of the first signature projects for IACMI under the Composites Institute. Volkswagen is a key company in the Tennessee area. In Chattanooga, they're producing vehicles. Most of the current vehicles require lightweighting because of possibilities for energy savings, energy efficiency, less fuel consumption, and so on, so every ounce that you save from the vehicle's weight impacts the economy in terms of its cost savings down the road. So, the whole idea from Volkswagen, currently their liftgates are made out of stamped steel, sheet metal, which is good. Excellent material, but there's a lot of potential that composites offer, such as high-impact resistance, ability to tailor, create deep draws, complex shape parts, and near net shape parts. So, we had a good potential there to use all the attributes of composites towards this application, and that's where the unique combination of IACMI, Oak Ridge, University of Tennessee, this ecosystem came into play, of course with other partners as part of this project.So, really, all our industry-related projects are highly valuable because it provides the students and the staff working on it a real-world opportunity. So, everything they're doing has a purpose, meaning, and an actual tangible product, process, et cetera, down the road, that they can see what their research is actually leading into. The Volkswagen project, like any other project, obviously engaged a number of students—both undergrad and grad students—towards problem solving all the way from design process, process modeling, testing, characterization, you know, the whole process of designing a part all the way to the end product, so they could actually see the fruits of the labor at different stages as it was going on. So, that led to a lot of fundamental research along the way for PhD and masters students, as well as a lot of experiential learning for undergraduate students, who had never even seen or known what composites was about, that gave them the opportunity. So, when they now put their CV together—or resume—they would have a huge impact. When they go to their interview, they can actually speak in terms of real-world opportunities they have been faced. So, it's a very valuable relation and experience.Rickey McCallum: And of course, the liftgate project is only the beginning, only one of many projects and research studies being done in the Innovation Hub. So, Dr. Tolbert, some of the topics of discussion that we've had around Volkswagen's partnership is around technologies for future electric vehicles, including power electronics and wireless charging, what's the future of EV, in your mind, with this partnership, and how the University of Tennessee can help advance the technology and innovation that Volkswagen is looking for?Dr. Leon Tolbert: So, I was really excited when Volkswagen approached us to talk about electric vehicles and their plans that they're doing in Chattanooga to build new vehicles, mostly because I've worked on electric vehicles since the 1990s. A lot of that was through Oak Ridge National Lab and the research that they're doing at National Transportation Research Center; they've been working on electric vehicles since the early '90s. And I really see electric vehicles, and just electrification of transportation in general, as a bright future and a trend that's global. We've done quite a bit of work on looking at traction drives using silicon carbide wide bandgap materials to electrify vehicles. And I think, as we've seen, a lot of companies are pursuing autonomous vehicles and that's also going to require electrification of vehicles in order to be able to charge a while they park and things like that. So, we really see a bright future, and we're very excited when Volkswagen came and wanted to work with us on this.So, at the University of Tennessee in our department, we have a wide bandgap traineeship for graduate students, and that was funded by the US Department of Energy specifically to attract US citizens to work on wide bandgap power electronics. And we've had probably more than two dozen students in that program since it's initiated, and most of them are MS students. And I think Volkswagen saw that program, saw our general strengths in power electronics, saw the tremendous amount of work being done at Oak Ridge National Lab, and came and wanting to partner with us in that area. And so they were interested in a couple of students coming out of this traineeship, transitioning to become VW Fellows and pursue PhD, and I think what we like as faculty in working with industry is we want our research to eventually end up being used somewhere. And so it really helps inform our research to make it real-world applicable. And I think students, too, really gain a lot in working with industry because what they're working on, they hope one day will show up in a vehicle. So, I think obviously, there's lots of technologies that go into cars, and we've talked about the electrification of transportation, and so I do think there is quite a bit of room to grow in just drive train technology, there's a lot of room to grow in autonomous vehicles, a lot of room to grow in energy storage and battery technology. And I think this is a unique place, having Oak Ridge National Lab, TVA, University of Tennessee, and all of the research that goes on here. I would be remiss if I don't also mention CURENT. It's an NSF DOE engineering research center dedicated to looking at the future electric grid. And so we have one of the top programs in the country in power systems and power electronics, and more than 100 graduate students in that area. And so this is just really a great place for things like that.Rickey McCallum: So, there you have it. Now you know exactly what a research park is and how Knoxville ended up not only with one but also as the home of a VW Innovation Hub. So, next time we're going to dive in a little deeper. That's right, we're going to get into the projects, specifically the liftgate project, which is the UT Research Park's first project to solve a real-world problem in the VW Atlas. And it just may have been the siren's call that drew attention back to Knoxville and convinced VW to bring their North American Innovation Hub to us. So, find out more next time in the Research Park Chronicles.And thank you for listening to the Research Park Chronicles with Rickey McCallum. We'll pick up here next time with the rest of this story. Keep up with the latest episode by subscribing on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, or wherever fine podcasts are found.
After getting your vehicle to “go” getting it to “stop” is pretty important. Rotors, pads, calipers – oh, my. Today is about brakes. Some say the repairs are ones you could do yourself. If you're a better driver maybe you don't need repairs as often?Recalls for the week:VW Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport SUVs for Airbag Issue - To fix the problem, dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the airbag control module for free. Owners will receive an interim notification of the safety risk starting Jan. 14, 2022, and they'll receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. For further information, owners can call VW at 800-893-5298You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN number. Or find their SaferCar app.In the news: https://jalopnik.com/school-canceled-due-to-bus-driver-shortage-1848126601?utm_source=jalopnik_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-11-27In addition to truck driver shortage, there's a school bus driver shortage. One school in Massachusetts had to cancel classes before Thanksgiving because there weren't enough school bus drivers.Auto Casey: Ford MaverickShort video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A51d9wVhQk&t=0s Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBH8Qy9mnW4Calls and emails:Email from DavidDiesel brakesChatterBompOld partsTap brakesHybrid brakes http://autocorrect.mpbonline.org/episodes/auto-correct-hybridsRun flat tires See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
After getting your vehicle to “go” getting it to “stop” is pretty important. Rotors, pads, calipers – oh, my. Today is about brakes. Some say the repairs are ones you could do yourself. If you're a better driver maybe you don't need repairs as often?Recalls for the week: VW Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport SUVs for Airbag Issue - To fix the problem, dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the airbag control module for free. Owners will receive an interim notification of the safety risk starting Jan. 14, 2022, and they'll receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. For further information, owners can call VW at 800-893-5298You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN number. Or find their SaferCar app.In the news: https://jalopnik.com/school-canceled-due-to-bus-driver-shortage-1848126601?utm_source=jalopnik_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-11-27In addition to truck driver shortage, there's a school bus driver shortage. One school in Massachusetts had to cancel classes before Thanksgiving because there weren't enough school bus drivers.Auto Casey: Ford Maverick Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A51d9wVhQk&t=0s Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBH8Qy9mnW4Calls and emails:Email from DavidDiesel brakesChatterBompOld partsTap brakesHybrid brakes http://autocorrect.mpbonline.org/episodes/auto-correct-hybridsRun flat tires See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Ann Silvers Author of Abuse OF Men BY Women: It Happens, it Hurts, and It's Time to Get Real About it. Richard Rush: The Denver Broncos, John Gruden, The Biden Racial Slur Pass, Car Reviews: 2021 VW Atlas – 3-row seating and 2021 Lexus LS 500
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is a midsize SUV. But it joins its slightly larger sibling, the VW Atlas in the midsize SUV category. Here's the deal. Atlas Cross Sport is a 2-row whereas the larger VW Atlas is a 3-row. The differences pretty much start and stop there. So if you have kids at home go with the Atlas. And if you don't you'll probably opt for the Atlas Cross Sport. Because it's a bit sleeker, sportier, and even more European-looking. However, you cannot go wrong either way. Because both the Atlas and the Atlas Cross Sport are great overall values. ✅ Test drive Atlas Cross Sport midsize SUV at Southern California's Volkswagen HQ –> Ontario Volkswagen. 2021 VW Atlas Cross Sport Top-3: Overall value. Exterior styling. Interior engineering. -->Continue reading below and click play to listen to the podcast.
There is shocking news about how much it costs to maintain electric vehicles just out. We'll tell you all about it in this episode of America on the Road. A new study reveals that everything you knew about electric vehicles — or at least everything you knew about how much it costs to maintain them — is all wrong. The details surprised us, and we'll give you our opinion on the analysis. In the interview segment of the program, we dive even deeper into EVs. Our guest is Mike Battaglia, senior vice president at Blink, a big player in the electric vehicle charging business. Our host Jack Nerad got a chance for a no-holds-barred conversation with Battaglia on how the average consumer can happily live with an electric vehicle. Plus Battaglia has a fascinating business proposition for everyone in the country (almost) who owns a parking space, so tune in for that. The 2021 Nissan Armada was the road trip vehicle for the Teague family this past week, and we'll give you their candid reactions. In the road test segment co-host Chris Teague packed up his family into a full-size 2021 Nissan Armada SUV, and he'll reveal to us what he found out. Teague typically likes smaller vehicles so we're eager for his take on the imposing Armada. Host Jack Nerad talks about his evaluation of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. It, too, is a sizable SUV, but not quite of the same proportions as the Armada. The Atlas brings a European sensibility and twist to the midsize SUV segment. Nerad will give us his straight-from-the-shoulder assessment of how it fares in comparison to better-known competitors like the Ford Explorer and Toyota Highlander. The VW Atlas midsize crossover SUV provides distinctive style plus an extremely roomy and comfortable interior. In the listener question portion of America on the Road, both host and co-host field an inquiry about gasoline prices and summer-blend gas. Their answers should shed some light on a difficult situation as we enter the summer driving season. What are the 10 Most Affordable EVs to Insure?
Each week, we support the automotive enthusiests by spotlighting one of the many car clubs that help keep the sport growing. Car Clubs range from 'open' clubs that accept any vehilce as they are geared more to the fellowship of like minded auto guys and gals. Other clubs have 'year' limitations to narrow down the scope of the vehicles, such as vehilces before 1972. Still others get into specific brands or even models. The national Mustang Club of America is obvisously all about the Ford Mustang, but there are a lot of regional and local 'branches' that may be more specific by model year or style. Another long term brand that has generated a national club is the Corvette, which also comes down to regional and local levels.The Alamo Area Corvette Club is one such club, and they are very active, as are most Corvette clubs. Paul Woeppel joins us today to talk about the club, some of the activities they are involved with and even a state wide event that will be Boerne, Texas, just outside the Alamo City - San Antonio, Texas. In our feature segment, Michael Marrs has been in then New Car Showroom checking out the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas - a mid-size crossover SUV that drives much larger than it looks.----- ----- -----'In Wheel Time Car Talk' audio podcast can be heard each weekday on most providers:Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Amazon Music, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and more on your mobile device.----- ----- -----In Wheel Time is a live broadcast every Saturday from 8:00a-11aCT streaming video to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and InWheelTime.com.----- ------ ------Want more In Wheel Time in real time? Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InWheelTime/YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/InWheelTimeTags: In Wheel Timeautomotivecar talk showcar talkLive car talk show
Hablamos de pretemporada de f1 y de lo que podemos esperar en la temporada que empieza el 28 de marzo. Probamos el Kia k5 y VW Atlas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dylan Farrow is a brave one • the famemachine and how it changed the outcome of the case against Woody Allen • thinking about getting a VW Atlas Cross Sport bc finally a cool VW ⬆️
Two kids from San Diego, Matt Martelli and his brother Josh, who got into skating and off road racing, founded Mad Media. They were there when X Games decided to include rally racing. Mad Media also produced the first three Gymkhana videos with motorsport marketing genius Ken Block. Then they bought the most famous desert race in America, the Mint 400 because they didn't like how the old guys were running it. Mad Media also owns OffRoadRacer.com and UTVUnderground.com. We've heard rumors of a R36 Nissan GT-R but not so fast. Sam Mitani reports that before an all new model GT-R, there could be a Final Edition R35 GT-R according our Ninja Otakus in Japan. James Mckeone reports on the VW Atlas and McLaren Artura. Taro reports on more flying cars that are trending on the internet these day. Article here on GTChannel.
Plus Jaguar XE and XF updates, slow Acura NSX sales and driving the VW Atlas
This week on DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie talks about the current wildfire smoke conditions across the entire west coast and shares some tips about properly washing your car after it has been exposed to smoke and ash. Later, he talks about the partnership between General Motors and Honda. This week's road test features the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas SEL.
This week on DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie talks about the current wildfire smoke conditions across the entire west coast and shares some tips about properly washing your car after it has been exposed to smoke and ash. Later, he talks about the partnership between General Motors and Honda. This week's road test features the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas SEL.
We are delighted to have Jennifer Nicole as our guest on Podspeed. Not only does Jennifer run the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles. she's an avid car enthusiast as well. We get into the history of PECLA and what they have going on now under the covid restrictions. Same reviews the Tesla Roadster and Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR. James gives us his motorsports roundup and reports on the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport which he drove for a week. Taro introduces the new gtchannel.com website that just launched today.
- German OEMs Pay Billions in Shareholder Dividends- PSA and FCA Scrap Dividend- Paying Dividends Puts Automakers at Risk- Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Plunge in April- Safety Systems Have Confusing Names- Lambo Offers 1st Collectable Digital Stamp- Finn Scooter is a Motorcycle Golf Cart- Porsche Going Digital for 911 Reveals- Scissor Door Kit for New Corvette- Hyundai's Ideas for Interior Sanitation- Kia Developing 800-Volt EVs- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Impressions
- German OEMs Pay Billions in Shareholder Dividends - PSA and FCA Scrap Dividend - Paying Dividends Puts Automakers at Risk - Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Plunge in April - Safety Systems Have Confusing Names - Lambo Offers 1st Collectable Digital Stamp - Finn Scooter is a Motorcycle Golf Cart - Porsche Going Digital for 911 Reveals - Scissor Door Kit for New Corvette - Hyundai's Ideas for Interior Sanitation - Kia Developing 800-Volt EVs - Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Impressions
The Atlas hasn't been around long and it's already receiving a refresh!?!? OK, let's get into it... Check out my YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/codyscarconundrum Purchase my Car Tshirt merch at: https://tinyurl.com/y8tjl3jw Stay up to date by visiting my website: http://www.codyscarconundrum.com/
2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review The 2-row, 2020 VW Cross Sport slots between the smaller Tiguan and larger Atlas. But, to be clear the Cross Sport also shares the Atlas name. So, technically it's called the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Since the brand new model is the newest entrant into VW's crossover SUV lineup it arrives with considerable anticipation. 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport Top-3: Styling Handling Visibility And that goes for me too. So, I was excited to pick one up from my friends at Ontario Volkswagen for this review. -->Continue reading or click play below to listen.
How much do you want to know about snowplows? Guest Chad Kirchner dives deep into the art of pushing snow on this week's episode, before talking about his 2,000 miles behind the wheel of a 2020 Tesla Model 3. Benjamin compares the 2020 Subaru Legacy to the same-platform Outback he drove a few weeks earlier, while Sami laments the existence of the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Sport Cross SUV.
2020 Volkswagen Atlas The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas is technically a midsize crossover SUV. But one could argue it belongs in the full-size category as it has three rows of seating. Additionally, it's the largest crossover SUV that VW offers. And it's big and roomy inside with room for adults in each row of seating. Plus Atlas offers plenty of cargo space and impressive tech. 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Top-3: Exterior design Interior space Fuel economy Personally, I've been a big fan of Atlas since it's debut in 20180. It's great for families without being too big. So I recently picked-up an Atlas from my friends at Ontario VW for this review. -->Continue reading or click play below to listen.
En este episodio Gabo Salazar y Alonso Brugada hablan sobre el nuevo SEAT León CUPRA Special Edition, todo lo que sabemos del CUPRA León 2021, la Fórmula E en México, la nueva imagen de Volkswagen, los renovados VW Atlas y Chevrolet Equinox 2021, y el SSC Tuatara, el nuevo hiperauto que será uno de los vehículos de producción más rápidos del mundo.
2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Reveal The first look I got at the 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport was at the LA Auto Show. While SoCal Volkswagen dealers will have it in the Spring of 2020. And at first glance, the new edition to VW's crossover SUV lineup looks much like it's bigger sibling, the Atlas with 3-rows of seating. But once you give it a little more attention the enhanced sportiness of the aptly named Cross Sport is definitely appreciated. And Cross Sport will seat up to 5. Personally, my mind drew a parallel the sibling Volkswagens (Atlas and Cross Sport) and another set of siblings. That's the luxury and way-way more expensive Land Rovers (Range Rover Sport and Velar). And my friend Randy Halcomb at Ontario Volkswagen says that's significant. Because "it highlights Volkswagen's innate ability to pack ridiculous value (and prestige) into its affordable-to-everyone products." -->Continue reading or click play below to listen.
Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen's topics: Nik takes a trip across the OTHER pond to the Tokyo Auto Show Tomas Micah previews the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport The top 10 vehicles that holds the MOST value Super Duty Manager Tom Somerville discusses Ford's new Super Duty trucks MSN's Perry Stern brings us more from Tokyo Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot announce terms on a merger to create the world's third largest automaker Fiat Chrysler's CEO says they may buy technology from Tesla
This week we have lots of vehicles to talk about. Rebecca drove the Mercedes-AMG GTC Roadster to the US Open, and the Honda Accord Hybrid in SoCal. Sam discusses the Mazda CX-5 Diesel and the base Volkswagen Atlas. Dan shares his take on the Toyota 4Runner. Then we dive into the Porsche Taycan and how… Read More »Ep. 122 – Porsche Gets Charged Up
We take a VW Atlas offroad, Kasey gets new springs, and we discuss some of the comments we received from our listeners.
Backpacking Zen, VW Atlas Review, TDF Zen learned while backpacking. Garmin UltraTrac mode review. We got a new Volkswagen Atlas! How does it work for triathlete families? Thoughts on the Tour de France.
2019 Volkswagen Atlas Reviewing the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas has left me seriously considering buying one. Because this 7-passenger VW Atlas is big and functional, especially for families. Additionally, it's stylish, delivers great fuel economy and drives great. Now, the Atlas my friends at Ontario Volkswagen gave me to test drive was a top-of-the-line with nearly every option. However, even the base model Atlas deserves serious consideration for any mid-size SUV buyer. Continue reading to learn why my family might soon be rolling in an Atlas or click play below to hear the details in this iDriveSoCal Podcast. March 4, 2019 2019 VW Atlas Size First, let's address the Atlas's size. Of the two sport utility vehicles that Volkswagen offers, the Tiguan and the Atlas, the Atlas is the biggest. For the most part, the auto industry is referring to the Atlas as a mid-sized SUV. But since all vehicles have gotten bigger the Atlas is arguably a full-sized SUV and the Tiguan a mid-sized. "You can put up to 3 child safety seats in the second row!" The Atlas, as I previously stated is a big 7-passenger vehicle. It has a maximum cargo space of 96.8 cubic feet with both back rows of seats folded down. You can put up to 3 child safety seats in the second row! That's huge! 2019 Atlas 2nd row fits 3 child safety seats! I currently have a mid-sized SUV from a different manufacturer. And if I put my son's safety seat in the middle then there's hardly enough room for my wife (who's small) to fit on either side of him. But in the second row of the Atlas you can have three (3) child safety seats in a row - that's big. And super-handy for a family on the grow. 96.8 cubic ft. of flat-surfaced cargo space with seats down! The 2019 VW Atlas is also highly versatile with the amount of interior space it provides for both people and our stuff. With the second and third row of seats folded down, you are left with a whopping 96.8 cubic feet of cargo space. "With the second and third row of seats folded down, you are left with a whopping 96.8 cubic feet of cargo space." And Volkswagen engineers really made it easy to change the seat/storage configuration. Logically placed, easy to grab levers and straps make it a cinch. VW Atlas Configurations The 2019 VW Atlas that I test drove from Ontario Volkswagen was a V6 SEL Premium w/ 4Motion all-wheel drive. And I have to mention that I loved the color scheme - inside and out! (Pictured throughout this post.) Ontario VW put me in a 2019 Atlas V6 SEL Premium w/ 4Motion But the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas offers many configurations. There's undoubtedly one for every purpose and budget. The configuration options breakdown within three primary trim categories. Those trim categories, along with their starting manufacturers suggested retail prices include the following for the 2019 VW Atlas: S | $30,895 SE | $35,495 SEL | $41,395 Within those three trim options, Volkswagen offers the 2019 Atlas in 13 different standard trim configurations. Packages that help to make up the different trim configurations include: 4Motion all-wheel drive. Technology R-Line Premium The 2019 Atlas comes with two different engines. There's a turbocharged, 2.0-liter, inline 4-cylinder that puts out 235-horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. And there's the 3.6-liter V6 putting out 276-horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. "The V6 will deliver 17-mpg in the city and up to 24-mpg on the highway..." The inline 4-cylinder is only available on the 2019 Atlas S base model, the 276-horsepower V6 comes in every other trim configuration. Regarding fuel economy, inline 4 will give you 20 miles-per-gallon in the city and 26 on the highway. The V6 will deliver 17-mpg in the city and up to 24-mpg on the highway depending on your configuration. Fuel-saving engine start-stop feature. A great fuel-saving feature the 2019 VW Atlas offers is a super-smooth...
In this episode we talk with Chris Russell of the Paragon Group about the CT Auto Show and then talk with artist and broadcaster Joe Pepitone.
In this episode we talk with Chris Russell of the Paragon Group about the CT Auto Show and then talk with artist and broadcaster Joe Pepitone.
We've received a ton of questions from our audience on our new text and email handle (TalkingCars@iCloud.com), so this week is wall-to-wall Q&A! We help decide between the Toyota Tacoma and Honda Ridgeline, the Jeep Compass and Mazda CX-5, and if we think the Tesla Model 3 would be a good choice for a family of four. We also answer questions about tires, the Toyota 86 TRD, and give tips on how an Uber driver can maximize the longevity of their car. ----------------------------------- Subscribe to Talking Cars on Apple Podcasts! Video version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-hq/id630839767?mt=2 Audio version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-mp3/id630831189?mt=2 Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/ Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 1:05 - Video Question #1: Tips for buying a very specific model 3:38 - Video Question #2: Will the base Tesla Model 3 a good family car? 5:12 - Video Question #3: How long will a 2014 Dodge Caravan hold up? 6:53 - Video Question #4: Why did the 2018 Mazda6 take a fuel economy hit? 10:07 - Question #5: How to compare CR tire rankings 11:40 - Question #6: Why do navigation systems lock out users when the car is in motion? 13:10 - Question #7: Will CR test the 2019 Toyota 86 TRD? 13:58 -Question #8: How do you drive a turbocharged engine efficiently? 15:19 - Question #9: What are the most fuel efficient settings for using A/C? 16:52 - Question #10: Can you get a discount on your car insurance if you have advanced safety gear on your car? 17:33 - Question #11: Why are newer cars mounting gas pedals to the floor? 19:20 - Question #12: Cross shopping tire sizes 21:04 - Question #13: 2018 Jeep Compass or 2018 Mazda CX-5? 21:18 - Question #14: Shopping for a first car for a teenager; under $20K 23:03 - Question #15: What's the deal with taking car of cars in the snow? 24:25 - Question #16: Is front-wheel drive better than all-wheel drive in the snow? 26:09 - Question #17: Special maintenance for a car that has reached the 100,000 km mark? 27:32 - Question #18: Toyota 4Runner vs. VW Atlas vs. Subaru Ascent? 29:50 - Question #19: Tacoma TRD Sport or Honda Ridgeline? 31:04 - Question #20: Buying a new minivan; Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey? 32:43 - Question #21: What can I do to make my minivan cool? VIDEO LINKS ----------------------------------- 2019 Subaru Ascent Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCgPso_jBDk 2016 Mazda6 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y5eV9FKS0c 2014 Mazda3 First Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAqcc5ykuKY Redesigned Mazda Miata MX-5 Keeps Miata Magic Going: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O908JUXgiwk Tesla Model 3 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0VlwLRJFAo Minivans - Top Choices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcgOG-oIiIw Chrysler Town & Country Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NieozqsYT10 2018 Honda Odyssey Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViCmxjDDLIM 2017 Toyota Sienna Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=165J4dCwUGU 2017 Acura MDX Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFD-X6g9erM 2016 Acura MDX Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEClMArNA8o How To Cool Your Car Like A Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4XnoSRtSAo 2017 Jeep Compass Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkPacZUmJ2I 2017 Mazda CX-5 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTVgcuD2V4 2017 Subaru Impreza Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bze9pGvsiY 2016 Scion iA Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3iEg9MlrVU 2016 Honda Pilot Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhJBb143fho 2017 Toyota Highlander Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic5Obebxcv8 Toyota Sequoia Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wQ_dxsXlqc 2016 Toyota Tacoma Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHnpNycnJ1s 2017 Honda Ridgeline Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJJeNbqaQAM Do You Really Need All-Wheel Drive?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXjzYbpt9Ow Essential Winter Driving Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIWVRbr15ek Prep Your Car for Winter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3rczMZsN0g
We've received a ton of questions from our audience on our new text and email handle (TalkingCars@iCloud.com), so this week is wall-to-wall Q&A! We help decide between the Toyota Tacoma and Honda Ridgeline, the Jeep Compass and Mazda CX-5, and if we think the Tesla Model 3 would be a good choice for a family of four. We also answer questions about tires, the Toyota 86 TRD, and give tips on how an Uber driver can maximize the longevity of their car. ----------------------------------- Subscribe to Talking Cars on Apple Podcasts! Video version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-hq/id630839767?mt=2 Audio version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-mp3/id630831189?mt=2 Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/ Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 1:05 - Video Question #1: Tips for buying a very specific model 3:38 - Video Question #2: Will the base Tesla Model 3 a good family car? 5:12 - Video Question #3: How long will a 2014 Dodge Caravan hold up? 6:53 - Video Question #4: Why did the 2018 Mazda6 take a fuel economy hit? 10:07 - Question #5: How to compare CR tire rankings 11:40 - Question #6: Why do navigation systems lock out users when the car is in motion? 13:10 - Question #7: Will CR test the 2019 Toyota 86 TRD? 13:58 -Question #8: How do you drive a turbocharged engine efficiently? 15:19 - Question #9: What are the most fuel efficient settings for using A/C? 16:52 - Question #10: Can you get a discount on your car insurance if you have advanced safety gear on your car? 17:33 - Question #11: Why are newer cars mounting gas pedals to the floor? 19:20 - Question #12: Cross shopping tire sizes 21:04 - Question #13: 2018 Jeep Compass or 2018 Mazda CX-5? 21:18 - Question #14: Shopping for a first car for a teenager; under $20K 23:03 - Question #15: What's the deal with taking car of cars in the snow? 24:25 - Question #16: Is front-wheel drive better than all-wheel drive in the snow? 26:09 - Question #17: Special maintenance for a car that has reached the 100,000 km mark? 27:32 - Question #18: Toyota 4Runner vs. VW Atlas vs. Subaru Ascent? 29:50 - Question #19: Tacoma TRD Sport or Honda Ridgeline? 31:04 - Question #20: Buying a new minivan; Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey? 32:43 - Question #21: What can I do to make my minivan cool? VIDEO LINKS ----------------------------------- 2019 Subaru Ascent Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCgPso_jBDk 2016 Mazda6 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y5eV9FKS0c 2014 Mazda3 First Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAqcc5ykuKY Redesigned Mazda Miata MX-5 Keeps Miata Magic Going: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O908JUXgiwk Tesla Model 3 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0VlwLRJFAo Minivans - Top Choices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcgOG-oIiIw Chrysler Town & Country Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NieozqsYT10 2018 Honda Odyssey Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViCmxjDDLIM 2017 Toyota Sienna Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=165J4dCwUGU 2017 Acura MDX Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFD-X6g9erM 2016 Acura MDX Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEClMArNA8o How To Cool Your Car Like A Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4XnoSRtSAo 2017 Jeep Compass Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkPacZUmJ2I 2017 Mazda CX-5 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTVgcuD2V4 2017 Subaru Impreza Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bze9pGvsiY 2016 Scion iA Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3iEg9MlrVU 2016 Honda Pilot Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhJBb143fho 2017 Toyota Highlander Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic5Obebxcv8 Toyota Sequoia Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wQ_dxsXlqc 2016 Toyota Tacoma Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHnpNycnJ1s 2017 Honda Ridgeline Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJJeNbqaQAM Do You Really Need All-Wheel Drive?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXjzYbpt9Ow Essential Winter Driving Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIWVRbr15ek Prep Your Car for Winter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3rczMZsN0g
We've received a ton of questions from our audience on our new text and email handle (TalkingCars@iCloud.com), so this week is wall-to-wall Q&A! We help decide between the Toyota Tacoma and Honda Ridgeline, the Jeep Compass and Mazda CX-5, and if we think the Tesla Model 3 would be a good choice for a family of four. We also answer questions about tires, the Toyota 86 TRD, and give tips on how an Uber driver can maximize the longevity of their car. ----------------------------------- Subscribe to Talking Cars on Apple Podcasts! Video version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-hq/id630839767?mt=2 Audio version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-mp3/id630831189?mt=2 Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/ Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 1:05 - Video Question #1: Tips for buying a very specific model 3:38 - Video Question #2: Will the base Tesla Model 3 a good family car? 5:12 - Video Question #3: How long will a 2014 Dodge Caravan hold up? 6:53 - Video Question #4: Why did the 2018 Mazda6 take a fuel economy hit? 10:07 - Question #5: How to compare CR tire rankings 11:40 - Question #6: Why do navigation systems lock out users when the car is in motion? 13:10 - Question #7: Will CR test the 2019 Toyota 86 TRD? 13:58 -Question #8: How do you drive a turbocharged engine efficiently? 15:19 - Question #9: What are the most fuel efficient settings for using A/C? 16:52 - Question #10: Can you get a discount on your car insurance if you have advanced safety gear on your car? 17:33 - Question #11: Why are newer cars mounting gas pedals to the floor? 19:20 - Question #12: Cross shopping tire sizes 21:04 - Question #13: 2018 Jeep Compass or 2018 Mazda CX-5? 21:18 - Question #14: Shopping for a first car for a teenager; under $20K 23:03 - Question #15: What's the deal with taking car of cars in the snow? 24:25 - Question #16: Is front-wheel drive better than all-wheel drive in the snow? 26:09 - Question #17: Special maintenance for a car that has reached the 100,000 km mark? 27:32 - Question #18: Toyota 4Runner vs. VW Atlas vs. Subaru Ascent? 29:50 - Question #19: Tacoma TRD Sport or Honda Ridgeline? 31:04 - Question #20: Buying a new minivan; Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey? 32:43 - Question #21: What can I do to make my minivan cool? VIDEO LINKS ----------------------------------- 2019 Subaru Ascent Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCgPso_jBDk 2016 Mazda6 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y5eV9FKS0c 2014 Mazda3 First Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAqcc5ykuKY Redesigned Mazda Miata MX-5 Keeps Miata Magic Going: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O908JUXgiwk Tesla Model 3 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0VlwLRJFAo Minivans - Top Choices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcgOG-oIiIw Chrysler Town & Country Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NieozqsYT10 2018 Honda Odyssey Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViCmxjDDLIM 2017 Toyota Sienna Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=165J4dCwUGU 2017 Acura MDX Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFD-X6g9erM 2016 Acura MDX Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEClMArNA8o How To Cool Your Car Like A Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4XnoSRtSAo 2017 Jeep Compass Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkPacZUmJ2I 2017 Mazda CX-5 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTVgcuD2V4 2017 Subaru Impreza Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bze9pGvsiY 2016 Scion iA Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3iEg9MlrVU 2016 Honda Pilot Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhJBb143fho 2017 Toyota Highlander Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic5Obebxcv8 Toyota Sequoia Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wQ_dxsXlqc 2016 Toyota Tacoma Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHnpNycnJ1s 2017 Honda Ridgeline Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJJeNbqaQAM Do You Really Need All-Wheel Drive?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXjzYbpt9Ow Essential Winter Driving Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIWVRbr15ek Prep Your Car for Winter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3rczMZsN0g
Several months ago, Chris Wood decided it was time for a new vehicle. He has a family, including four grandchildren, a 50-pound dog and a 5,000-pound ski boat and equipment to haul. He had $50,000 to spend, but he was faced with a lingering dilemma. Wood, 63, of Pleasanton, a retired Silicon Valley computer salesman, looked for six months but couldn't find a new sports utility vehicle that fit his criteria and could match the quality his previous vehicle, a 1999 Ford Explorer. Chris Wood of Pleasanton, California shopped for an SUV for six months before buying a 2018 Volkswagen Altas. Images © James Raia/2018. “I had it for 19 years; I serviced it all the time,” said Wood. “I put in transmissions and took care a lot of the things and kept it running. My dad gave me enough confidence introducing me to everything. He showed me how to rebuild a carburetor on a lawn mower so could learn how to do things myself." With his long, satisfying experience with Ford, Wood could have purchased another Explorer. But for 2018 he said the carmaker charges $600 for upgraded white paint. The basic white paint option was eliminated. “I just had an aversion to paying $600 for paint,” he said. Wood looked for used vehicles, but finding a well-built trailer hitch proved futile. Third-row seating was important and a cargo area large enough for a dog cage. He didn't want a white interior. Dodge, Honda and Toyota choices were eliminated for various reasons, including not wanting the expense and impractical issues of leather seats. The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas included 95 percent of what Chris Wood was seeking in a new sport utility vehicle for his family, dog and boat. “I really wanted an upscale cloth interior,” said Wood. “Maybe I'm the only guy on the planet who likes a cloth interior. I would have paid a leather price for a cloth interior. It's comfortable. The 19-year-old cloth interior of my Ford Explorer was in great shape the day I sold it. Plus you can't find five-year-old leather that looks good, in my opinion.” Wood recently purchased a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, a debut SUV and his first VW. He provided a list of 16 pros and seven cons after driving the vehicle for 1,500 miles. He meticulously studies the owner's manual and has about two-dozen colored tabs on various sections. He has other sections marked in red for more tabs after additional reading. Among the features Wood appreciates in his new Atlas is the standard trailer hitch and better position than after-market options. The transmission shift points are good for daily driving. The rear seat tilt with a child's seat installed is superior. Wood is also impressed with the infotainment system, the 360-degree camera, the large navigation screen, the logical and easy-to-understand changes and settings and the automatic engine start-stop function. Expensive accessories, including the $600 side rail and the cost of installation as well and the $300 cargo cover, $320 roof rails and $300 ski rack are cons. Wood doesn't appreciate the manufacturer's obsession with warning proclamations throughout the owner's manual. He suggests a section for owners who to do their own maintenance and repair. "Give me a break," Wood noted. "Let Darwin's laws prevail." Like many car enthusiasts, Wood's fascination with cars began with a family vehicle from his youth. His mother and father saved their money and purchased a 1966 Buick Skylark demo model. His family took two cross-country trips in the Skylark, pulling a camper-trailer. “I tend to be pretty analytical,” Wood said. “My wife and I bought an RV a couple of years ago. We looked for a year for it. We thought about it and really studied and analyzed it. How are we going to use it? What do our friends say who've owned RVs?" With his new purchase, Wood is 95 percent satisfied. "It's an excellent vehicle," he said. "I just want people to know about it."
TOPIC: 2018 Volkswagen AtlasSPECIAL GUEST: Michael Lovati, Vice President, Product Line Mid/Full-Size, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.NEWS:37:25 - Who is Going to Replace Marchionne?42:40 - More about FCA Diesels46:30 - Why is Apple Talking Autonomy Again?54:28 - Bolt EV AV Built in Orion: Important or Convenient?59:45 - Who Might Toyota Buy To Up Its Autonomy Capability?1:05:50 - Why Is BMW Investing 55 million in a Bus Builder?PANEL: John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Tom Murphy, WardsAuto.com
- Study Says Autonomy Could Generate Trillions - Takata Recall Rates Still Low - May, 2017 Sales Breakdown - 37 Seconds with the VW Atlas - Toyota Could Supply Fuel Cell Tech to Truckers
- Study Says Autonomy Could Generate Trillions- Takata Recall Rates Still Low- May, 2017 Sales Breakdown- 37 Seconds with the VW Atlas- Toyota Could Supply Fuel Cell Tech to Truckers
We're in the studio back from a series of launches. Louis samples the 2018 VW Atlas, Adi is just back from the Volvo V90 Cross Country drive, and we get to whip the Ford Focus RS around a winter track setup. In the garage are cars like the 2017 Mazda MX-5 GS, the Audi A4 allroad, the new Subaru Impreza, and the Toyota Avalon. We talk at length about wagons, crossovers, sound systems, and Zack's take on the Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI. Jerry just gallivanted through Death Valley in a big ass SUV and lived to tell the tale, so tune in!
After 2 weeks away Benjamin and Sami are back to talk about the Geneva Motor Show, the Honda Civic Type R, the Mint 400, the VW Atlas and Land Rover Discovery, and of course a special segment on how to most effectively rob a bank.
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