In Podcast #390, John Davis and Jessica Ray talk winter tires with the experts! We constantly preach that tires are on of the most important vital parts of your vehicle, they’re the only thing connecting your car to the road. So it’s important to have the right tire for the job, especially if you live somewhere that sees cold weather, snow, and ice. We are joined today by TJ Campbell, Tire Information and Testing Manager at TireRack.com, to talk about how winter tires work and why they are necessary!

How Winter Tires Work & Why You Might Need Them

In Podcast #389, Jessica Ray and the MotorWeek crew start off by diving into the details from behind the wheel of a few luxury utilities. Two being from Mercedes, the new GLE and updated flagship GLS. Then it’s over to Japan with the all-new Infiniti QX65, a fastback version of the QX60 3-row. And for the finale, it’s the long-awaited “launch” of the 2nd-gen Tesla Roadster. There’s a lot of break down from that recent reveal. But we also have a Lightning Round about Comma AI and the concerns regarding their aftermarket hands-free driving software. Plus a viewer has a question about our slalom course.

Tesla Roadster Reveal, 2027 Infiniti QX65 Road Test, Mercedes GLE & GLS First Drives

In Podcast #388, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew have lots to get into…including details on two special features. Stephanie Hart joins us to discuss a visit to a classic car museum that stands out for both the size and origin of its collection, the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville along with sometime on a lot of car enthusiast’s bucket list; a trip to the epicenter for land speed records, the Bonneville Salt Flats. If that is not enough we will also tackle two new vehicles, the ready for adventure all-electric Toyota bZ Woodland. Plus, all the updates for the kind of pickup trucks, the Ford F-150. Then our Lightning Round discusses the Trump Administration’s new corporate average fuel economy standards, and how it goes beyond just fuel economy figures.

Stephanie’s Latest FYI Segments, Ford F-150 Updates, & New Fuel Economy Standards

Chevrolet Sonic, Audi A6, BMW 1M Coupe

$37K Three-Row SUV Shootout, Ducati Diavel, Frankfurt Motor Show

Ferrari 458 Italia, Hyundai Accent, Nissan Versa

Lotus Evora S, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen Beetle

Chrysler 300, Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet, BMW X3

Infiniti M35h, Fiat 500c, Scion iQ, Ford Mustang Boss, Callaway Camaro Convertible

2012 Prius V amp 2012 Nissan GT-R

Volkswagen Passat, Chrysler 200 Convertible

Acura TL, Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, VW Touareg Hybrid, Lexus custom build

2011 New York Auto Show, Ford Focus, Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon

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