Spring! And with it comes car show season and another New York International Auto Show. This week on the RPM News Weekly Podcast, Peter Ciani and Rich Taber break down some of the highlights from this year’s show that, like a spring crocus, is already in the history books. From Subaru’s big new three-row EV

06-04-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis spent a footloose week bopping around in the Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling edition and cheerfully reports back in this week’s podcast episode. Talk about attention grabbing… er, the vehicle, not our illustrious host. Seems that a white Bronco

05-07-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Recalling memories from another era, Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis revisits the classic “Wouldn’t you really rather have a Buick” refrain in his report on the 2024 Buick Envista Avenir. It may not look anything like one of its predecessors, but with its smaller

03-05-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ For a vehicle that presents itself with such a big and brawny personality, the all-new Toyota Grand Highlander certainly surprised Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis with its smooth handling and confident ride. Not to be confused with the smaller Highlander edition, this new model

03-01-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ If 720 horsepower isn’t over the top for a pickup truck, then Tech Talk RickDeMeis stands corrected. Chances are we can all come to an agreement that the Ford Raptor R is not your average F-150. Even when compared with the regular Raptor, this

02-20-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Those seeking outstanding on-road / off-road capability in a small sport utility vehicle will want to listen in as Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis unlocks the treasure chest of features in the Ford Bronco Sport Heritage Limited Edition. Sitting at the top of the

02-13-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis reveled in the hushed environment he found while driving the 2024 Genesis GV60 Performance edition. Of course, having a “Boost” button to quickly get up to speed on the highway was a plus, too. Listen in for more of

02-01-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ Quick and quite slick is the concise interpretation of the report Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis delivers on the all-electric, all-wheel drive 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited. Who wouldn’t be impressed with a dual electric motor vehicle that boasts a super low .21

01-25-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis found much to like in the 2023 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid. Sure, the convenience, economy and practicality of this compact pickup were quite evident, but what really stood out in the week-long test drive was how it all

01-18-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ A week in New England winter weather was just enough to prove to Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis that the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has what it takes to survive. Listen in for all the details and also get a rundown of a