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Brad Ysseldyke
Charge or Die focuses on discussing the rapid changes coming through the automotive industry. From electrification of automobiles, charging solutions, segment changes, and more, all topics are fair game, and are explained in plain language. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Brad Ysseldyke (@yssman) is an independent podcaster who's been covering the automotive landscape for nearly five years.
There's lots to talk about from Ioniq, Stellantis, Ford, Mitsubishi and more!
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Lots of new details for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt and EUV!
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Audi spilled the beans on the E-Tron GT, Tesla is talking about a $25k model again, and what’s life like with a PHEV in single digit temps and a foot of snow?
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After 15 years we have an all-new Frontier to talk about. Plus, Nissan also showed off the new Pathfinder, with significant improvements over the outgoing model
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GM says they’re going all electric by 2035 - but what does that really mean? also, there’s a new Ford Raptor on the way for this summer!
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There are some pretty big Model S changes on the way, GM has an official date for the Bolt EUV reveal, and a few thoughts on President Biden’s plan to electrify the entire federal vehicle fleet
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GM pulled back the curtain a little bit further on the Ultium project at CES last week, and boy, there was a ton to talk about! From final details on the new Hummer and Cadillac models to teeny-tiny previews of Buicks and Chevrolets... GM had deets! They also announced new luxury mobility concepts from Cadillac that were straight out of Westworld. Lastly, GM showed off their new EV business solutions that point to a weirdly optimistic future?
OH YEAH, AND KIA HAS SEVEN NEW EVs COMING SOON.
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A ton of news dropped over the weekend when it comes to electric vehicles. Tesla announced a cheaper, rear-drive Model Y, NIO pulled the wraps off the ET7, and Hyundai is about to ink a deal with Apple on a new EV project
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Finally we have some details for the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee, starting with the new long-wheelbase L model. New chassis and new interior point toward an interesting and luxurious direction for Jeep...
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We’ve rebranded the podcast with a new focus on electrification, EVs, and so much more. What a better way to kick things off than talk about the news that more than half of new vehicles sold in Norway were electric in 2020, there’s another electric pickup coming from Fisker, and some new EV potential from Stellantis.
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There was good news, there was bad news, and then there was some other stuff. Wind things down with me, won’t you?
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Reviews and other things are out regarding the Mach-E, and boy, things are good! But there's still some lingering questions out there...
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Hey there, been a while! New Wrangler 4xEs are on the way, VW ID news, the Ford Bronco Sport, truck sizing.... and some potential changes for 2021?
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Have you thought about the RDX and CX-7 lately?
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More details for the Hummer EV have come out, how could they not mess it up? Bronco pricing is out, how does it stack up with the Wrangler and Defender? Speaking of the Defender, it won Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year for 2020
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GM pulled the wraps off their second Ultium project, the Hummer EV by GMC. It's huge, fast, and is maybe the coolest thing GM has done in a very long time
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After reading a story about Tesla and their continued dominance in the EV sector, it’s important to remember that there’s a lot of money and experience behind the legacy brands.
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Volvo has an EPA range for the new XC40 EV, as well as a new "affordable" model on the way. Mercedes is going through a bit of an identity crisis, but has six new electric cars to talk about.
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First tests for the Rogue are out, and it's good! Is it the compact SUV to beat heading into the new year?
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There's a new hot Corolla in town, and it isn't that good? I've got mixed feelings about the forthcoming VW Taos, and remembering 20 years of BMW-owned MINI.
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A few more ramblings about the California BEV mandate, a disappointing 80th Anniversary Jeep lineup, and how insane the pickup market is.
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Volkswagen has a new affordable EV crossover inbound, what's Tesla gonna do about it?
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Wow, pricing for the Defender 90 slid under the radar! Tesla Battery Day is tomorrow, and the ID.4 gets announced later this week.
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Hyundai delivered the goods with the all-new Tucson! While Nissan... Left us with more questions and a bit of a bad taste on the Z Proto/400Z
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Ford dropped a surprise truck announcement early this morning, and Hyundai has a long awaited one tonight!
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Kandi wants to sell you a $10,000 EV, but will anyone be buying them?
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I bought a 2011 Volt!
GM has two new EVs debuting in September, Lucid has some interesting EV chops going for it, Tesla talks a sub Model 3... model, and the slowest-selling vehicle in the US is a VERY GOOD PHEV.
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Crossover news from Toyota and Ford, a modified Bronco info release date, and EV related news from BMW. Also, how’s the used EV market looking?
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COVID has pretty much ended air travel as we knew it, so what’s a family of four to do when planning a long distance trip? Let’s consider some of our newest options for 2021, the updated Santa Fe, all-new Toyota Venza, and surprisingly good Nissan Rogue
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Some of the weird cars worth noting in this era, some of the trends that emerged from 2008-2020
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Part two of a three part series discussing the cars, crossovers, trucks and more of 2008-2020.
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Looking back on vehicles from 2008-2020, there are a lot of weird surprises and disappointments. From the Chrysler 200 to the Chevrolet Sonic, what can we learn from this weird period in automotive history?
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The new 4 Series is here and it looks terrible! News from Ford, GM, and more. Plus, a LENGTHY discussion of the new crossovers for 2020.
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There are a bunch of new Nissans inbound, as well as an all new luxury sport sedan from Acura.
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Some car news has happened! Updates from Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Toyota, Acura, and Cadillac. Plus, discussion of the new Mini Cooper SE, and the Mitsubishi Montero.
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More on car sales, incentives, and what's going on with motorsports.
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There has been some news outside of COVID-19 coverage, but we’ve got that too. A new Genesis, more on the new Defender.
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Lots of weird stuff going on, somewhere talk about cars instead. We’ve got a new Elantra inbound, some details about the new Land Cruiser, and talk about some new car comparisons.
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News has been pretty grim to start the week, so let’s talk about some cars instead! Two new Fords have emerged that are worth interest, a new compact pickup and an off-road ready crossover. GM announced 11 new EV projects, we take time to dig through those announcements, and more!
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News from BMW, VAG, Hyundai and more!
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The Geneva Auto Show isn’t happening, but there’s still some news to talk about. Announcements from Morgan, Citroen, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and more!
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More from the Chicago Auto Show, News from GM and FoMoCo, and old luxury SUVs are gooooooood
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Volvo wants to get comfy with Geely, sales of the Gladiator have been terrible, where is money (not) being spent at Mercedes, and all new AWD Toyotas are here!
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Lots of news and launches out of Chicago. Stuff from GM, FCA, Toyota, Nissan, and more!
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Hyundai has had a leak with the Santa Cruz mule in Europe, and the UK is forcing the issue on EV sales a little sooner than expected
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News and other events wrapped up after the Big Game, some thoughts after the local auto show, and used Nissans aren’t going to save their dealer network
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Some thoughts about GM’s new electric pickup, and what this could mean for other “dead” GM brands going forward
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News on a $2.2BN investment from GM in Detroit, a settlement from Ford, discussion about affordable EVs, and the 2020 racing season has begun!
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Tesla settles lawsuit with Michigan, GM’s new Cruise, and tangible ridership with an autonomous vehicle program
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A bunch of electric car news, comparing the 2008 Kia Soul to the 2021 Hyundai Venue, and a bit more about electric car charging
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We’ve got new luxury SUVs from Genesis and GMC, a weird story about millennials saving the auto industry, and my Dad got a new truck?
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News from CES 2020, Nissan’s continued problems, and the return of a very interesting Toyota crossover?
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News from CES, new PHEVs from Mitsubishi, and a bunch of new 2020 vehicles you can go check out right now
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It's time for the Salvage Title "Of The Year" episode for 2019! We've got Best New Car, Best Crossover/SUV, Best Sporty Thing, Best Fancy Thing, and Best Green Thing. Afterwards, I touch on a few of the vehicles I'm most-excited to learn more about in 2020.
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GM pulled the wraps off the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban - I've got some hot takes!
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GM kills off two more of its sedans, their total in the US after 2020 is three. What to do afterwards?
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A few quick news hits regarding GM in Lordstown, OH as well as some death dates for two full-size sedans. Main story looking into Hyundai's crossover lineup for 2020 - where should you be spending your money?
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Some car news from Genesis, Fisker, and Mazda. Wrapping up the 2019 F1 season. Personal car shopping bits and bobs
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News on electric crossovers and pickups, a new high style effort from Hyundai, as well as a smartly timed AWD Toyota
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Touching on the Taycan, a new Ford Fusion and ZR2 truck, how crazy are used car prices?
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There’s a new Avant in town, pricing has been announced on the new Ford Escape, and talking ‘bout the pleasures of working on your own car
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Some thoughts on the new Cadillac XT6, the updated Fiat 500X, a short bit on the best car currently on sale, and more Toyota shopping stories
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Sales are in and things are mixed at best. Plus, a bunch of driving impressions from the car shopping with my SO.
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News and thoughts on the C8 Corvette, new coupe like SUVs from the VW Group, and some car shopping news on the homefront
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What's up with FCA and Renault-Nissan? The Hyundai Palesaide vs the Kia Telluride, the new Polestar 1, and some wagon shopping with Brad!
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A bunch of new product announcements from GM, including the exact car I asked for. Plus, a bunch of mergers are possible involving Renault and PSA... What are those French companies up to?
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Lots of news this week in the world of crossovers and SUVs. New fuel economy for the 2020 Ford Escape, and all new tiny crossover is coming from VW, Chevy has an EV crossover and a body-on-frame SUV coming in the next year or so, and a few reflections on the Dodge Journey.
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There are more than a few good crossovers out on the market today, so it’s more than a good time to revisit the segment for the first time since 2017
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Lots of EV related news out of Toyota, Honda, and Volkswagen. Plus, late breaking news from Ohio regarding the Lordstown Assembly plant.
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Some personal car news updates, and a few stories from VW and Ford, updates to the Camaro and Ioniq, and some sales numbers from FCA
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Tons of new vehicle announcements from Cadillac, Hyundai, Toyota and more!
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Tons of news to catch up with from Tesla, GM, and Hyundai Kia. Geely has a new car brand coming soon. Toyota shares its hybrid technology with others.
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There's a new Escape in town, and, well, it might be pretty okay? Autoblog wants to do a premium subscription service, and there are a lot of feels when it comes to it.
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Hyundai and Kia have new small crossovers coming, and Ford has a new Escape plan. Restoring old Nissans is getting a little easier? And, I drove a Tesla Model 3!
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There’s a lot of money flowing into Michigan when it comes to EVs and other technology, PSA might be trying to merge with FCA, there are a bunch of crossover coupes coming, and remembering the current B17 Sentra
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Trump gets involved in the Lordstown Assembly shutdown, and battery constraints seem to be the new issue in EV rollouts around the world.
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News and thoughts on the new Tesla Y, charging your EV at home with the help of Amazon, and remembering the Buick LeSabre
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Wrapping up Geneva 2019 coverage, trying to tackle the history and reasons why GM compact cars could have killed Lordstown Assembly almost 20 years ago, and remembering the R50 MINI Cooper
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FCA has really caught me off guard with four new car announcements at Geneva 2019... New PHEVs from Jeep and Alfa Romeo, and an incredible new concept from Fiat celebrating their 120th anniversary
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More thoughts on the FCA investment in Detroit, lots and lots on Tesla and their new $35k Model 3, calculating EV ownership costs, and more
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Billions are being spent by FCA for a new/updated plant in Detroit. Going over some thoughts on the new 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid.
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Consumer Reports released their 2019 brand ratings, a GM plant gets a one year extension on life, why lease an EV, and how about the ol’ Chevy Spark EV?
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There’s a new off-road ready crossover in town, plus a small bit of F1 thoughts coming off the first two days of testing
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Amazon is buying a car company, what will car companies do with young people so uninterested in owning cars, and reflections on the 12+ year history of the Toyota Tundra currently on-sale
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Some scattered thoughts on the Sono Motors Sion prototype
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Looking into sub-$40k mid-size, two-row crossovers this time. Size matters to a lot of folks, but so do looks and performance. At just above the average transaction price for a new vehicle in 2019, I hope to help find the right vehicle for most folks shopping in this segment.
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A wrap up on news from the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, remembering 30 years of the Mazda MX-5 Miata, and hoooboy... remember the Chevy Tracker?
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There is A LOT going on with this Blazer, good and bad. Let's break down some of the reviews of the Blazer, and put on some fresh perspective after spending some time in a mid-tier model at the local auto show.
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Final thoughts on this years Detroit Auto Show after seeing, touching, and smelling all the new cars in person
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Lots of EV news from Germany and Detroit, why Ford is in trouble, and are winter beaters will a thing?
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An electric F-150? Why I’m worried about the American auto brands... and how about a round of applause for Kia and Hyundai heading into 2019?
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Surprising news from Cadillac, a Ford and VW partnership, more on a Toyota branded dead horse, and oh my god I'm so tired there are too many crossovers and SUVs please stop for the sake of all of us please stop
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Lots of news about the 2020 Toyota Supra, 2020 Ford Mustang GT500, new Kias, Lexuses, Volkswagens and more!
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Lots of news coming from CES in Vegas, and stories already coming from NIAS in Detroit. Are used crossovers and SUVs too expensive? Some news on My Fiesta as well...
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It’s been a while since we’ve done one of these, but here we are with the long-promised “first car” edition of the Car Buyers Guide. I tried to keep the prices at or around $6000, but your mileage may vary locally.
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Its time for CES, and while there is a ton of garbage tech out there, we do have some interesting news about cheap high tech head units. Does this make driving an old car cool again?
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There’s a six figure used Toyota Supra out there, a $50,000 Chevrolet crossover that makes no sense, and a surprisingly affordable Miata alternative.
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We’ve got pricing on the new long-range Hyundai Kona EV, I talk about the weird way pickups are priced in the US, and fondly remember the early ‘00s with the Subaru WRX.
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Crossovers, EVs, hybrids, and so much more dominated the 2018 car market... But what is deserving of your attention as we close out the year? I've got five models worth looking over, as well as an over the top and very selfish nomination that perhaps only I and 26 other old dudes might love.
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There are 15+ MILLION EVs coming from Volkswagen over the next decade, and the first big release is the new Audi E-Tron. Plus, I finally figured out the name of that Kia I keep forgetting!
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Conversations with my Dad about tires and trucks leads to me admitting that I’m not in a good relationship with the family favorite, GM, anymore. News of the new Silverado 2500 HD only makes it worse.
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Lots of news and debuts out of LA this year including an all-Wheel-drive Prius, a real fancy Lincoln, an all-new Kia Soul, and the long-awaited Jeep Gladiator
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A new Volkswagen EV is on the horizon. The Motor Trend Car of the Year process is weird, man. Remember the Acura ILX? It's a good car!
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Things are less terrible this week, despite news that we have 12 years to fix things before we all die. We’ve got a new Rolls-Royce SUV, some new Chinese cars, fuel economy for the new Silverado, changes in the used EV market, and a specific group of Korean cars that need to be preserved
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News from the Paris 2018 Auto Show, autonomous public transport in my hometown, and remembering the Land Rover LR2
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New Altimas, changes to Toyota technology, Elon Musk on the way out, more thoughts on the Mazda 3, and a dark finish.
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First episode in a while, and because of that, there’s a lot to talk about! We’ve got a new Kia Forte and Hyundai Elantra coming, more details on the A90 Toyota Supra, big changes in infotainment for Nissan, a bazillion EV announcements, and wishing we had the Suzuki Jimny in the US.
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New Rams have hybrid power, there’s an all-new Z4, update on my tire shopping, and thoughts on the second generation CR-V
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Pickup news, weird car parts problems, old Ford Rangers, and a cheap Japanese EV.
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New NASCAR competition, confirming Corvette rumors, new pickup grilles, and a forgotten Audi (for good reason)
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Where did all the convertibles go? Seriously? There's a new Ford pickup coming, but that isn't a convertible. Also, let's talk about maybe the best convertible, the VW Cabrio.
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In this episode I focus on a first time drive of the 2018 Nissan Kicks, which in TL;DL form, is surprisingly good!
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On this episode I play catch-up with some news from Detroit, Chevrolet, and McLaren (sadly not all together), talk about my SUV and crossover issues, and reflect once again on the Dodge Caliber.
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How about the top six mid size sedans for around $27,000?
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Discussing FCA’s new 5 Year Plan, a very exciting GM powertrain,and the rather strange end of the Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
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There’s a new £1.5 Million supercar our there from a historic Formula One team, long form discussion on the new Toyota Corolla Hatchback, and a bit of reflection on the current Toyota Corolla sedan
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More news on the discontinuation of passenger cars at Ford, running down some interesting details on the new Nissan Altima, and remembering a big-ass Mercedes that had a kickass powertrain.
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Ford announces that they're getting rid of all their small cars, sedans, and hatchbacks going forward. Wow, this is a monumentally bad decision... But it might not be? No, it really is.
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It’s time to wrap up the 2018 Geneva Auto Show, more specifically, some production ready-ish “concepts.” There are also some interesting third wheel options out there, we’ll talk about a few from Mitsubishi, Buick, and Toyota. Lastly, I’ve been thinking a lot about the “Best Selling PHEV in the world,” the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
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We've got two new crossover EVs coming from Hyundai and Jaguar, a very simple update to the beginning of the Formula 1 season, and some thoughts on the new Subaru Impreza
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A recap of the 2018 Chicago Auto Show, making the best of light news and other debuts. A small recap of the local West Michigan International Auto Show as well, which is a thing!
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The French are coming! The new Jeep is good, but weird? Why not make a tiny Italian Jeep, too?
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Last of the news and updates... Mercedes G-Wagen, refreshes Jeeps, concept cars, and future performance SUVs
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There’s a ton to cover on day one of the NAIAS for 2018... New Mustangs, sporty crossovers, cheap cars, and luxury sedans.
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Its coverage for the NAIAS pre-show announcements from Ford, Chevrolet, and Ram. Everyone has new trucks to show off, and I’m surprised how different the approaches seem to be for each brand for 2018. We’ve got the 2019 Ford Ranger finally coming stateside, an all-new (and very “safe”) Chevrolet Silverado, as well as a very interesting Ram 1500 to talk about.
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Car news season is in full swing! We’ve got CES to talk about, with spooky AI and an all-new EV startup. But what about the death of the midsize sedan and compacts? How do you replace former bread and butter segments? And... A bunch of NAIAS news to look forward to!
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It’s the first episode of 2018, and well, news isn’t coming in as hot as we’d want just yet... So, we talk about what the new 2019 Ram 1500 might be, and what new pickups need to be in 2018. We also update the dream car garage for 2018, spurred by the Carfection review of the new Audi RS4 Avant. Lastly, what are some luxurious winter beaters that deserve your attention? The tidal wave of car news is coming soon, so buckle up for a rather perky episode of the Salvage Title Podcast!
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Instead of the usual look back at 2017, instead, I’m talking about three cars I’m most looking forward to seeing or hearing more about in 2018; The Genesis G70, Ford Focus, and Chevrolet Corvette C8.
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Time to finally deliver the long promised EV episode. Lots of choices out there, but there are three clear front runners that really are going to depend on your needs to decide which is best.
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Ford might be killing the Fusion, and that could be a very good thing. Honda has too many models that do the same thing. More on the Insight, and hoping Honda learned something from the last one.
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Volkswagen has a new Jetta coming out, and it may already be a disappointment. How deep into late stage capitalism are we with this GM #brands deal? And, the Lexus LS is a really great car, dammit.
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I’m still under the weather, and news stories have dried up... but that doesn’t mean we can’t do a show! Let’s talk about the Cadillac XT3, why the new Leaf is so boring, and a future classic that’s been on my mind.
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Running through my picks for best Compact Crossovers out there today. Focusing on engineering and design, driving dynamics, and technology, my choices may be a bit different than what you’d expect.
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Sorry for the voice, I’m still a little under the weather! In this weeks episode I follow up with some Tesla news, talk about the LA Auto Show, and get down and dirty with two Volvos old and new.
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In an entirely selfish and subjective manner, I go over what I believe to be the top three compacts on the market today. Focusing on dynamics, technology, and engineering/quality, my choices may be a bit different than what you might see elsewhere. If you’ve got feedback, drop me a line on Anhor.fm, or hit me up on Twitter @YSSMAN
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Slow news week, but we’ve got two short stories. After, I reflect on helping my mom buy a new used car, and update you where we’re at buying a new car to replace our Jeep. Plus... Remember all those special edition movie cars? What’s up with that?
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I'm back? After a secret weird episode a week or two ago, here's a strangely produced episode that talks about the new Corvette ZR-1, bad interior buttons, and the first generation Nissan Titan. I've got a lot of stuff to make up for you guys, so don't hate me too much for taking some time off!
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Kind of busy news week likely leads to multiple episodes... But on this one, we talk about what the Mitsubishi eEvolution could be, what it means to be a luxury car brand, and the Chevrolet Camaro
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Lots of Hyundai and Kia news to discuss, so, that’s the theme for the whole episode!
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Rounding up day two and three from the Frankfurt Auto Show... New Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Audi RS4, cool new EV models, and a bunch of other forbidden fruit
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Running down the Frankfurt show news for day one. VWs new semi-autonomous tech, a new rear-drive Audi, and a crazy F1 car for the streets!
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It’s finally happened, the 2019 Nissan Leaf has been revealed! What’s the future of gear selectors? How about the Acura RL, a car that should have been on more people’s minds...
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We’re back just before Labor Day, talking about the new Bentley Continental, what car culture could turn into for younger people, and fondly remembering the Mazdaspeed Protégé
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Three stories this week; The newVW T-ROC, Hyundai investing heavily in their crossovers and adding a small pickup, as well as Audi’s terrible naming scheme
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BMW unveils the new Z4 Concept, an ongoing discussion about the perfect two-car garage, and the Lexus SC
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Let’s talk about the Chinese buying Fiat Chrysler Automotive, and why it’s a lot more than one brand buying another
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A rundown of the news on the Chevrolet Camaro joining NASCAR, a cheaper V8 Camaro, and just what the heck do you call it?
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On this episode we talk about the Mazda SkyActiv X powertrain, the 2018 Nissan Leaf leaks, and fondly remember the last Pontiac GTO
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Discussing TTTTs, Teslas, trucks, and the Audi TT.
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