Our Auto Expert

Our Auto Expert

By Nik MilesLeisureAutomotive
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Our Auto Expert episodes

  • A Lower, Wider Stance Comes To The 2021 Buick Envision, Updates To The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, While March Madness Hot Right Now, Ford Releases A Bracket Of Their Own - 3-20-2020

    Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

    • Buick's Rob Peterson shares with us everything new coming in the 2021 Envision
  • Jeremy Barnes from Mitsubishi outlines the redesign coming to the 2022 Outlander
  • Ford Archive & Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan is going in to a FRENZY! Why? Well it's the Ford Frenzy, a bracket style tournament for consumers like you to choose their favorite Ford's of all-time!
  • J.D. Power's Tyson Jominy stops by with the latest numbers from across the country
  • RAM's Mark Trostle brings us all the details on the Stellantis Drive for Design contest
  • Anton Wahlman has all of your International automotive news, including delays in Elon Musk's "full self-driving" and BMW confirming their electric car rollout program
  • Our own Perry Stern got behind the wheel of the Polestar 2, and tells you what he thinks
  • Nik got cruised around town in the Audi Q5 PHEV and the Buick Encore GX. Listen in to hear his thoughts
    • 1 hr 21 min
  • Upgrades Are On The Way For The Cadillac XT5, The Return Of The Wagoneer, And Taking A Look At The Ford Explorer King Ranch Edition - 3-13-2021

    Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

    • Cadillac's Michael Myczkowiak stops by with everything you need to know, and everything they've upgraded on, the XT5
  • The rebirth of an American Icon is here, as the Wagoneer returns to the Jeep lineup. Also, taking a look at the upgrades to the Toyota 4RunnerHyundai's Michael Evanoff joins us with everything you need to know about the 2021 Hyundai Elantra
  • Ford's Lee Newcombe has all the details on the new Ford Explorer King Ranch Edition
  • GM's Stuart Fowle fills us in on the Cadillac commercial during the Super Bowl, as well as their future in electric vehicles
  • Anton Wahlman joins us as always to take a look at automotive news from across the globe, including what the trend looks like when forecasting Tesla sales in places like Spain, The Netherlands, and Norway
  • Nik cruised in style this week, as he was behind the wheel of the BMW M330E. Nik and Jen will tell you their thoughts of the ride in to the studio
    • 1 hr 20 min
  • Power And Cargo Space Combine In The 2022 Kia Carnival MPV, Previewing The 2022 INFINITI QX55, And Hyundai Unveils Their Redesigned SUV's - 3-6-2021

    Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

    • Our Auto Expert's Perry Stern gives his take on the Porsche Taycan 4S
  • Getting an in-depth look at the 2021 Volkswagen ID4 with VW's Mark Gilles
  • INFINITI's Kyle Bazemore has everything you need to know about the 2022 QX55
  • Lexus's Richard Hollingsworth tells us about the perfect balance of sporty and suave with the 2021 Lexus IS & LX
  • Kia's James Bell is helping getting the tent put up as he fills us in on the 2022 Kia Carnival MPV
  • Hyundai has redesigned the 2022 Kona and Kona Electric, including sophisticated design elements and all-new N Line trim. Hyundai's Melvyn Bautista gives us the details
  • Anton Wahlman has our news update from across the globe, including that we are within months of there being so many electric vehicles on the market, it will be nearly too hard to keep track
  • Have you ever "bespoked" a vehicle? Nik got to see it happen from behind the scenes. Hear his thoughts right now!
    • 1 hr 21 min
  • Unpacking The Consumer Electronics Show, Getting Our First Look At The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, And Significant Upgrades To The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon - 2-27-2021

    Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

    • Technology writer Myriam Joire calls in to help us unpack everything new out of CES
  • Nissan's Vishnu Jayamohan brings us everything we need to know about the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder
  • MINI Department Head Patrick McKenna unpacks the 2021 lineup, pricing, and equipment updates, the same day that Nik cruised to the studio in a MINI Cooper S
  • Thea Toney with Ford's EV Department compares the new Mach-E against other electric vehicles. 
  • New tech and sharper designs are on the way to Volkswagen's Arteon. VW's Mark Gilles gives us the lowdown
  • Anton Wahlman stops by with the latest on automotive news across the globe, including updates on how European electric car registrations are doing, and how inflation in component costs will be felt in your wallet
  • Our Auto Expert's Perry Stern gives his opinion of the Dodge Durango Hellcat
    • 1 hr 20 min
  • The New Ford Bronco Will Be Put To The Test Off-Road, A New High-Performance Hybrid Supercar, And Updates On The Styling Of The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross - 2-20-2021

    Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

    • BIG changes are coming to the 2022 Nissan Frontier. Nissan's Michael Yarger gives us the details
  • McLaren comes out with the next-generation hybrid supercar, the Artura. North American Vice President of Communications and PR Roger Ormisher tells us all about it
  • Car commercials are always a big hit during the Super Bowl. Nik gives his take on the best
  • New tech and capability have come to the GMC Sierra. GMC's Chas Russel breaks down what changes you will find in the 2021 model
  • Ford reveals the Bronco 4600 Race Vehicle that is slated to run in the ULTRA4 off-road series, and Ford Motorsports Supervisor Brian Novak stops by to fill us in
  • Changes are coming in the next generation of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. Mitsubishi's Jeremy Barnes shares what to expect from the new sleek and sporty SUV
  • The newest addition to Holden Motorsports, Troy Olason, calls in to share about a new car they are building for the Trans-Am Series presented by Pirelli, and what to expect from the racing team moving forward
  • Nik cruised the streets in the Nissan Kicks this week, leading Jen to ask about his weight! Listen in for his take on the SUV
    • 1 hr 21 min
  • The Vice President Of Infiniti Americas Joins Us To Discuss The 2021 QX60, The Ford F-150 Stays At The Top Of The Market, Taking A Look At The 2021 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster

    Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

    • Volkswagen's Mark Gilles has the latest and greatest on the 2022 Taos SUV
  • Infiniti Americas Vice President gives us a behind the scenes look in to the 2021 QX60
  • The Executive Designer of HUMMER Phil Zak tells us what's new in the upcoming model
  • Mike Koval, the Head of Ram talks about the new TRX
  • Getting the scoop on new SUV's, the 2021 Tahoe and Suburban with Chevrolet's Matt Tepatti
  • AMG's Keri Richardson has all the details the new 2021 GLA 35
  • The Ford F-150 remains the top of the market, and we bring in Ford's Travis Calhoun to give us some insight as to why
  • Aston Martin's Dan Sherman has the latest and greatest on the 2021 Vantage Roadster
  • Nik took to the streets in style this week, in the Lexus ES 250 AWD
    • 1 hr 19 min
  • Taking A Look At Nissan's Newest Nameplate, The Evolution of Charging Stations For Electric Vehicles, And The Latest In Luxury And Comfort From Lexus - 2-6-2021

    Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

    • Mazda Sales manager Rocky Bone joins us with what there is to discover in the CX-5 
  • Nissan's Matt White has all the details on the new Nissan Kicks
  • J.D. Power's Tyson Jominy runs down the latest numbers from across the country
  • Darryll Harrison is the Senior Director at ChargePoint, the world's largest network of electric vehicle charging stations in North America and Europe. He tells us about where the company has been, and where it is headed
  • Lexus's Todd Blickenstaff tells us about the new features coming in the 2021 Lexus UX 200
  • Truck Girl Jen was happy to bring on Ford's Brian Bell, to talk about the most off-road capable and connected F-150 Raptor EVER
  • Jen brings us the latest news in Truck Tech, and Nik took to the roads in Mazda CX-5, CX-30, and the Mazda 3, as well as the new Sierra GMC
    • 1 hr 21 min
  • The 2022 Acura MDX Is "Crafted To Perform", Steps To Finding Your Perfect Mini Van From A Lifelong Fan, And Just How Much Of An Issue Is Odometer Fraud In 2021? -1-30-21

    Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

    • Acura's Karina Gonzalez tells you what to look for in the 2022 Acura MDX
  • An SUV with 429 horsepower? Yes please! AMG's Keri Richardson has the details on the AMG GLE 53 Coupe
  • Fox 6 Milwaukee's Carl Deffenbaugh, a lifelong mini van fan, joins us with the steps he takes to find the perfect ride
  • Just how important is 3/4 of an inch? Pretty important if you ask Truck Girl Jen.
  • BMW's John Quinn has the details on the 2021 BMW 4 Series, as well as their collaboration with New York lifestyle brand Kith
  • Ford Skills For Life's Mike Speck joins us to talk about driving skills, Covid, and teen driving
  • Anton Wahlman fills us in with automotive news from around the globe, including GM saying they will become all electric by 2035, and taking a look at the biggest electric car sales successes in Europe
  • Carfax's Emilie Voss stops by, sharing that there is a BIG misconception that odometer fraud went away with the rise of digital odometers. Carfax's data shows nearly TWO MILLION vehicles on the road have had their odometers rolled back
  • Nik cruised the rainy Pacific Northwest in the 2021 Subaru Crosstrex, as well as the Lexus UX 200
    • 1 hr 21 min
  • The Corvette Stingray Can Be At Your Fingertips, Alexa Moves From The Home To The Car, Seattle Gets Tapped To Help Shape The Future Of Volkswagen's Automotive Cloud - 1-23-2021

    Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

    • Chevrolet's Shad Balch tells us how you can get your hands on the Corvette Stingray in Forza Horizon 4
  • Volkswagen's Mark Gilles sheds some light on what's to come with their Automotive Cloud
  • Nik unpacks what you need to know from this years virtual Consumer Electronics Show
  • Stellantis's Vince Galante shares what Alexa brings to the table as they integrate the software in to the new Fiat 500
  • From taking a look at Tesla sales for 2020, to an aspirational goal for Volkswagen electric vehicle sales this year, Anton Wahlman takes a look at the big news of the week
  • Nik got his hands on the Ford Mustang Mach-E, as well as the 2021 Toyota Venza. He shares his pros and cons.
    • 1 hr 21 min
  • The "Big In-Car Cinema" Is Coming To Your Drivers Seat, And The First SUV From Genesis Is Coming This Year - 1-16-2021

    Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

    • Volvo's Russell Datz has all the details you need to know about the 2021 XC90 Recharge T8 Inscription
  • Talking MINIs with the owner of LAP Motorsports, Luis Perocarpi
  • Nik and Jen chat about what is to come from Alfa Romeo, and the evolution of the Presidential Limousine
  • Genesis is pushing the limits of style and performance with their first ever SUV. Genesis's Jarred Pellat has all the details
  • EQS is revolutionizing your dashboard. EQS's Jim Edwards tells you how
  • Anton Wahlman has your news update from across the pond, from Tesla sales declining in Europe, but the European electric vehicle market is growing. He tells us why
  • Perry Stern gives us the latest news on the Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • Nik went full electric this week, taking to the streets in the Polestar 2
    • 1 hr 21 min

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Our Auto Expert covers the car industry, from new cars to giving potential buyers all the background and information on buying a new vehicle.  National TV and Radio expert Anchor Nik Miles brings…