Cira Auto Review

Join us for a discussion of the pros and cons of buying a pickup truck!  They are big, comfortable, and powerful, but are they for you? 

We also share some car news from Nissan, Tesla, and Ford.

We wrap up the episode with a First Take review of the newly redesigned 2020 Hyundai Sonata.  What to make of this 8th generation sedan? Listen in to find out.

We are back for another episode! We are kicking off a multi-part series on the history of Kia Motors!  Kia has really come a long way since it started producing cars, so we wanted to share the story! Who did they work with? What did Kia Motors first sell? 

Then we jump into a review of the 2020 Kia Sportage.  What do we think of this small, nerdy, cute, and powerful SUV?  Well, you'll just have to listen in!

It has been a while and we are back!!  Hope the world didn't miss us too much.  In this fifth episode of season two, we kick things off with a few tidbits of car news and the announcement of issues with the Wrangler.  We then take a blast back to the past and discuss the Subaru SVX.  We then finish up with an update on Jeep WJ project! Cover your ears and join us for more ums, silence and a few words.

As season 2 continues, we must make an apology.  The Mazda 3 is far from a mistake.  Listen in to see why.  With the arrival of the Jeep Gladiator and Ford Ranger, the mid-size truck market is heating up, let's have a truck war rematch!  We end this episode with Aric's thoughts on some random car topics.  Go ahead, kill some time with Cira Auto Review.

Mazda is a car maker on the move.  Some car makers follow others as they define the market, but not Mazda.  The new CX-30 is a game changer.  The crossover version of the sexy new Mazda3 is a fabulous, premium offering from a car maker for enthusiasts.

In this episode, we cover, not only the CX-30, but discuss the results from the IIHS truck crash tests.  A popular truck is at the bottom.  We also give up an update on our Jeep WJ project and end with the 2020 buggy-eyed Ford Escape.

In this episode, we discuss the 2019 new cars coming on to dealer lots and a few about to hit dealer lots.  From the premium "Car as Art" Mazda3 to the 2020 Subaru Legacy, we fill you in on the new cars. 

Next, we ask the question, Where has the value gone in the automotive industry?  With the average car price around $35k and wages stagnant, the automotive industry is due for a reckoning.  Along the line of inexpensive automobiles, we discuss the rise of the Subcompact SUV.  

Finally, we announce a new project.  A project geared toward adventure in your car.  Whether you have a Toyota Supra or a Ford F-150, the Colorado Scenic Byways project is kicking off to help you explore Colorado.  Stay tuned.

Thank you for joining us for this episode!

S02-E01 - Welcome to season 2 of Cira Auto Review!!  In 2019, we have lots of reviews, laughs, and strange opinions coming your way.

In episode 1, we start off the season with a discussion of The Grand Tour by Amazon Prime Video.  The automotive comedy is full of mockery and their recent visit to Columbia was classic Top Gear! 

We then discuss four of Aric's favorite YouTube channels. SavageGeese, Kelly Blue Book, Scotty Kilmer, and South Main Auto Repair.  Each brings an entertaining perspective and, while not as extreme as The Grand Tour in their personality, they still provide serious entertainment and knowledge.  What would happen if Scotty Kilmer guest starred on The Grand Tour?

Finally, we take a look at the new 2019 Ford Ranger.  Does this truck live up to the venerable Ranger nameplate?  We find the name has evolved into a modern day, mini-F-150 with bits of Ford Fusion thrown in for civility.  How many Moos does it earn on our new Moo Rating???  Listen to find out.

S01-E13 - In our unlucky 13th episode, we give thanks, discuss our top 5 ugly cars, and share some of the latest car news! 

Happy Thanksgiving!

S01-E12 - Let's take an adventure down memory lane with a brief history of the pickup truck. We also talk Jeep WJ with an update of our restoration project. Finally, we take a look at the Honda Civic Sedan and understand why it is so popular! Let's go for another automotive adventure!

S01-E11 - Join us for another automotive adventure!  Aric starts off this episode with a story of what happened when he tried to lease a Toyota 4Runner.  The dirty, rotten sales man still exists.  He continues with the history of his cars and which one is his favorite.  In the last segment, Brad and Aric discuss pickup truck wars and a few other digressions.