Wheel Bearings

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February 18, 2018 Episode #057 – Casey Returns, More Alfas and an Electric Mini
In this week’s rambling episode, Accidental Tech Podcast co-host Casey Liss returns to talk about his experience with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and compare notes with Sam. Sam also brings up his experience trying to drive the Giulia Quadrifoglio in the wake of a winter storm and Dan talks about the new Mini Countryman plug-in hybrid. The conversation then returns to the prior discussion Volvo’s Sensus infotainment system and Casey’s newfound frustrations with it. Dan is considering replacing his Crown Victoria with a Mazda6 and Casey is continuing to ponder the new Jeep Wrangler.
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Winter Driving in the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Sam’s Take on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Casey on the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
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February 09, 2018 Episode #056 – Diesel Vans, Cars In Space and Meaningless Statistics
The guys are back after failing to get our collective acts together last week. Dan drove the VW Beetle with a 2.0-liter turbo that makes as much power as many much smaller engines, while Sam drives a three-row utility that actually has room for humans in the back, the 2018 Dodge Durango GT. This week… Read More »Episode #056 – Diesel Vans, Cars In Space and Meaningless Statistics
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February 09, 2018 Wheelbearings Episode 56
The guys are back after failing to get our collective acts together last week. Dan drove the VW Beetle with a 2.0-liter turbo that makes as much power as many much smaller engines, while Sam drives a three-row utility that actually has room for humans in the back, the 2018 Dodge Durango GT. This week Sam records his end of the show from Chicago as he gets ready for the auto show there. Ford is making a little bit of news with a mid-cycle refresh of the Transit Connect that surprisingly adds a new diesel engine. The best promoter in the auto industry also made some news this week by launching his car into space and Sam goes on a rant about how meaningless the California autonomous vehicle disengagement statistics are.

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1 hr 8 min
February 09, 2018 Episode #056 – Diesel Vans, Cars In Space and Meaningless Statistics
The guys are back after failing to get our collective acts together last week. Dan drove the VW Beetle with a 2.0-liter turbo that makes as much power as many much smaller engines, while Sam drives a three-row utility that actually has room for humans in the back, the 2018 Dodge Durango GT. This week Sam records his end of the show from Chicago as he gets ready for the auto show there. Ford is making a little bit of news with a mid-cycle refresh of the Transit Connect that surprisingly adds a new diesel engine. The best promoter in the auto industry also made some news this week by launching his car into space and Sam goes on a rant about how meaningless the California autonomous vehicle disengagement statistics are.
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Elon Roadster Goes to the Asteroids
Ford Adds a Diesel to the Transit Connect
Stop Obsessing Over Meaningless Autonomous Driving Statistics
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January 29, 2018 Episode #055 – Compression Ignition Raves, Ranting About Greed and Reckless CEOs
This week, Sam spends quality time with the Dodge Challenger GT AWD and comes away pleasantly surprised. Dan shares his appreciation of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Sport and its naturally aspirated engine. Mazda invited Sam to California to learn more about the upcoming SkyActiv-X engine and drive a prototype. Then the guys go on an… Read More »Episode #055 – Compression Ignition Raves, Ranting About Greed and Reckless CEOs
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January 29, 2018 Wheelbearings Episode 55
This week, Sam spends quality time with the Dodge Challenger GT AWD and comes away pleasantly surprised. Dan shares his appreciation of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Sport and its naturally aspirated engine. Mazda invited Sam to California to learn more about the upcoming SkyActiv-X engine and drive a prototype. Then the guys go on an extended rant about BMW's plans to charge a subscription fee for Apple CarPlay and flow right into how reckless Elon Musk is being with flame throwers.

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1 hr 13 min
January 29, 2018 Episode #055 – Compression Ignition Raves, Ranting About Greed and Reckless CEOs
This week, Sam spends quality time with the Dodge Challenger GT AWD and comes away pleasantly surprised. Dan shares his appreciation of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Sport and its naturally aspirated engine. Mazda invited Sam to California to learn more about the upcoming SkyActiv-X engine and drive a prototype. Then the guys go on an extended rant about BMW’s plans to charge a subscription fee for Apple CarPlay and flow right into how reckless Elon Musk is being with flame throwers.
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Previewing Mazda’s SkyActiv-X
BMW to Charge a Subscription for Apple CarPlay
Why is Elon Musk selling flame throwers?
When Will Tesla Ever Stop Going to the Capital Markets and Why Does Anyone Believe Them?
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January 20, 2018 Wheelbearings Episode 54
This week Sam commutes through the winter slog to the Detroit Auto Show in the 2018 Jeep Compass while Dan gets Toyota's new non-crossover crossover, the CH-R. The guys discuss all of the pickup trucks that debuted at the Detroit show and all the car brands that didn't show up along with more new crossovers and another Mustang Bullitt

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1 hr 45 min
January 20, 2018 Podcast #054 -New Trucks Will Drive the Profits That Pay for Self-Driving Cars
This week Sam commutes through the winter slog to the Detroit Auto Show in the 2018 Jeep Compass while Dan gets Toyota’s new non-crossover crossover, the CH-R. The guys discuss all of the pickup trucks that debuted at the Detroit show and all the car brands that didn’t show up along with more new crossovers… Read More »Podcast #054 -New Trucks Will Drive the Profits That Pay for Self-Driving Cars
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January 20, 2018 Podcast #054 -New Trucks Will Drive the Profits That Pay for Self-Driving Cars
This week Sam commutes through the winter slog to the Detroit Auto Show in the 2018 Jeep Compass while Dan gets Toyota’s new non-crossover crossover, the CH-R. The guys discuss all of the pickup trucks that debuted at the Detroit show and all the car brands that didn’t show up along with more new crossovers and another Mustang Bullitt

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Fuel mileage vs fuel consumption
2019 Ram 1500 Goes Mild Hybrid
2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen
GM’s Robo-Taxi
Ford Edge ST
Detroit Show Stars to Fund CES Promises
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