It seems like there’s big news coming out every week around this time of year due to the plethora of international car shows that are taking place, like the Chicago Auto Show (CAS). First up to bat to fill us in on CAS happenings is Autotrader Executive Editor, Brian Moody. The 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road, 2020 Kia Telluride, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI gave Brian a lot to be excited about. While a few SUVs and sedans did stand out, the Chicago Auto Show had a clear focus on trucks. Automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, shares how manufacturers are pushing their trucks further and further, which vehicles caught her eye, and which rides fell flat. Next up, Executive Publisher for Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader.com, and Dealer.com, Karl Brauer, talks about his Rubella scare after the Detroit Auto Show, and the reintroduction of Sublime (a bright green) green to Mopar cars at CAS. Speaking of Mopar cars, Alan and Karl have both had their Dodge Demons for a year and it’s time for their extended review of this beast of a machine. Another monster machine that Alan owns is his 1-of-1 2016 Dodge Viper ACR, but he’s trying to not own it anymore; check out this future classic on ClassicCars.com. Closing the show, the Owner of Collins Bros Jeep, Dennis Collins, gushes about the 2019 Dodge SRT Hellcat Redeye; this car loses to the Demon ever so slightly on horsepower but makes up for it everywhere else. Also, we find out how Black Mountain Jeep’s licensee program works, how the trade wars are affecting business, why Dennis isn’t banking on the restomod market, and what kind of plans Dennis has for the rebirth of the Jeep Gladiator. Tune in for another exciting week of auto show coverage and monster car reviews. 

·[00:00:00] 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road·[00:05:22] Kia Telluride, Subaru Legacy, Shelby GT500·[00:12:30] 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI at CAS ·[00:19:50] 30 Year Anniversaries and Awesome Trucks·[00:28:18] BJ’s Top Picks from Chicago Auto Show·[00:35:51] New Chevrolet Blazer a Disappointment?·[00:42:10] Sublime Green is Back and Rubella Scare·[00:48:00] Tesla Loses Tax Credit and Autonomy ·[00:54:41] Dodge Demon One Year Report Card·[01:02:01] It’s Time to Let the 2016 Viper ACR Go·[01:08:57] Dodge Redeye and Restomod Market·[01:18:01] Black Mountain Jeep, Tariffs, Gladiator

[00:00:00] 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road

Since Alan didn’t get to go to the Chicago Auto Show, we have to fill in the blanks with experts like Executive Editor of Autotrader.com, Brian Moody. Unsurprisingly, Brian reports that Toyota announced a host of Toyota Racing Development (TRD) models; what was surprising was their new TRD Pro Series of Sequoia and Four Runner. Perhaps the most interesting revelation was Toyota’s new 2020 RAV4 TRD Off-Road edition; the RAV4 now has more bite to go with its newly masculine look. Are you going to get a Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road? 

[00:05:22] Kia Telluride, Subaru Legacy, Shelby GT500

There was a lot to see at the Chicago Auto Show. Here to help us cut through the clutter is Autotrader’s Brian Moody. The updated 2020 Subaru Legacy caught Brian’s eye with its beautiful interior, huge touchscreen, and Subaru-standard features like AWD and unmatched reliability. Another car making waves at CAS was the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Rumored to have over 700 horsepower, this Mustang is catching up with the huge horsepower of Dodge Hellcat series muscle cars. Lastly, the 2020 Kia Telluride is set to dominate a crowded market by bringing features at an extra-affordable price range of $30,000. Find out more about Brian’s top picks from the Chicago Auto Show.