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S3E21: 2023 Toyota GR Corolla with 300 HP and manual transmission only! from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.187844

In this episode we talk to Michael Tripp, Vice President of Vehicle Marketing & Communications at Toyota North America, about the first-ever 2023 Toyota GR Corolla, which was developed by the TO...

S3E22: The married couple who designed the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.186645

In this episode we are in Palm Spring, California to test drive the new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 and talk to Liz and Benjamin Wilkins, the married couple who designed it, while working from ...

S3E23: The Lincoln 100th Anniversary Archive Experience from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.185427

In this episode we travel to Dearborn, Michigan for the Lincoln 100th Archive Experience and talk to Archives and Heritage Manager Ted Ryan, who takes us on a brief recap of the history of the A...

S3E29: Ford F150 Lighting, already the 2023 Truck of the Year! from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.178324

In this episode we travel to San Antonio, Texas, to test drive the 100% electric Ford F150 Lighting and declare it the 2023 North America Truck of the Year. We also talked to engineer Dapo Adewu...

S3E34: The 2022 Audi RS3, you can start a new enthusiast club with it! from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.170882

In this episode talk to Anthony Garbis, Sr. Manager of Product Planning at Audi of America and Ryan Compton, President of the Audi Club North America, about the new 2022 Audi RS3, which returns ...

S3E35: 2023 Cadillac Escalade V, the most powerful full-Size SUV with 682 HP from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.169620

In this episode we are in Phoenix, Arizona to test drive the 2023 Cadillac Escalade V, the most powerful full-size SUV with its 6.2-liter V-8 engine rated at 682 horsepower and talk to Global Pr...

S3E39: Pro tips to save at the gas pump during your summer trips from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.163606

In this special episode, Lauren Fix, the Car Coach, shares her top pro tips to save a lot of money at the gas pump and to avoid emergencies on the road, just in time for your summer trips, while...

S3E40: ¿Should you buy a new car now? Yes, no ... it depends! from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.162400

In this episode, we try to answer the question many consumers have in mind these days, while facing the new reality of an average monthly car payment of $712, which comes on top of other factors...

S3E47: Which brand will make it under the new EV Bill? from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.149544

In this episode we discuss the effects that the new EV Bill will have on the success or failure of the established car companies and the new ones, some of which are struggling to survive under t...

S3E51: Executive Chairman Bill Ford is convinced EVs are the future, including the Mustang Mach-e from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.143369

In this episode, Karl Brauer interviews Executive Chairman Bill Ford, who was initially opposed to the name Mustang Mach-e, but now is convinced that it is part of the future of the automotive i...

S3E52: Automotive journalists ambush owner of a 2022 Rivian R1T First Edition in Park City, Utah from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.142199

In this episode, a group of automotive journalists get together around a brand new 2022 Rivian R1T parked at their hotel and meet the owner to get his impressions on the 100% electric pickup tru...

S3E53: If you need a new tires for your car, we have all the answers from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.140818

In this episode we talk to TJ Campbell, Tire Information & Testing Manager at Tire Rack, who shares his amazing level of knowledge about all types of cars and what kind of tires you need for you...

S3E59: Audi is 100% serious about going 100% electric from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.094526

In this episode we are in Oceanside, California for the debut of the 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron and to talk to Spencer Reeder, Director of Government Affairs & Sustainability at Audi of America, who is...

S3E60: The 100% electric 2023 Nissan Ariya is finally here! from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.092223

In this episode we are in Nashville, Tennessee, to test drive the 2023 Nissan Ariya, which is finally getting ready to go on sale in the United States. We talk to Aditya Jairaj, Director EV Sale...

S3E67: The 2023 BMW Group Test Fest in Palm Springs from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.076410

In this episode we are in Palm Springs, California, for the 2023 BMW Group Test Fest, a unique experience in which we get to test drive and ride the latest and greatest models from BMW, BMW Moto...

S3E68: Design Among the Stars with Tom Matsumoto from Calty-Toyota from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.074230

In this episode we are at the Design Among the Stars event during the 2022 Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance with Tom Matsumoto, who is responsible for project exterior design at Calty Desi...

S3E73: How did Toyota revived the Prius -"I thought it was a Tesla" from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.062398

In this episode we are in Del Mar, California for the first Test Drive with the 2023 Toyota Prius where we talk to Product Planner, Cameron Creighton, and to an owner of a current model Prius to...

S4E1: Mercedes-Benz debuts the ultimate sound experience ... It´s addictive! from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.054259

In this episode we are at the 2023 Consumers Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas with Frank Schweickhardt, Head of Sound & Isolation, Thermodynamics & Airflow, R&D at Mercedes-Benz Cars, to learn...

S4E8: Can the 2023 Honda Accord win Car of the Year Award ... again? from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.012224

In this episode, we are in Encinitas, California, with Dan Calhoun, the Product Planner for the 2023 Honda Accord, which is now available with an advanced hybrid-electric system, elegant and sop...

S4E9: Subaru, once again, Best in Show at the Chicago Auto Show from 2023-11-30T15:03:17.009155

In this episode we are at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, where the 2024 Crosstrek Compact SUV had its debut and the Anderson Humane Society held another adopción event to win, once again, my Best i...

S4E13: Don´t buy or lease an EV ... You can now rent one! from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.991430

In this episode I drive with my friend Lorenzo in a 2023 Polestar 2, which he is renting from Hertz for more or less the same price as the monthly payment for a lease one, as we explore how our ...

S4E14: The 2023 Amelia Concours d´Elegance from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.988609

In this episode we are at The Amelia, the award-winning motoring event, with special guest, Paul Fix, to talk about many of the amazing vehicles on display, including the No. #24 Chevrolet Lumin...

S4-E15 - Driving the 2024 GMC HUMMER EV and trying to understand EVs from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.985328

In this episode we are in Napa Valley with Robert Duffer, Senior Editor at The Car Connection, driving the 2024 GMC HUMMER EV and trying to find ways to better understand the names and numbers a...

S4E21: The Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept and other great news from Genesis House from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.971861

In this episode we are at the Genesis House in New York with Claudia Márquez, COO at Genesis Motor North America, to talk about the GV80 Concept Coupe, which had it´s global debut ahead of the N...

S4E22: Hyundai won (almost) every World Car Award at the NY Auto Show from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.969117

In this episode we are at the New York Auto Show with José Muñoz, Global President and COO at Hyundai Motor Company, celebrating the multiple awards earned by the Hyundai IONIQ 6, the Kia EV6 GT...

S4E23: It took 5 generations, but the Toyota Prius is finally sexy! from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.962668

In this episode we are in Carlsbad, California with Michael Tripp, Vice President Vehicle Marketing & Communications at Toyota North America, to learn how the Toyota Prius, the original hybrid c...

S4E28: RECARO Automotive Celebrates 60 Years of Innovation from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.947668

In this episode we are with Nicole McElroy, Global VP of Product Development and Brand to learn how a company with only 500 employees operating in 3 assembly plants in 3 countries, is able to  p...

S4E29: The 2024 Volvo EX90, a new era for EV from Sweden from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.945670

In this episode we are en Gothenburg, Sweden to learn about the new 2024 Volvo EX90 and what the luxury Swedish car manufacturer is planning for the near future, as it converts its whole model l...

S4E30 - ‘La Metamorfosi’ of Alfa Romeo has begun from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.942919

In this episode we are at the Pista di prova di Balocco, Italy, with Larry Dominique, Sr. Vice President and Head of Alfa Romeo in North America, to talk about the legendary italian car manufact...

S4E36: The Volkswagen Bus is back ... as the 100% electric ID.Buzz from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.919163

In this episode we are in Huntington Beach, California with Tom Moloughney Sr. Editor for InsideEVs, for the debut of the 2024 Volkswagen ID Buzz, which will arrive in the United States in 2024 ...

S4E37: Double debut in Austin, Texas; 2024 Lexus GX and TX from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.916947

In this episode we are in Austin, Texas for the debut of the 2024 Lexus GX, which gets its first complete update in more than 20 years and the new model TX, a 3-row luxury SUV loaded with new de...

S4E43: The 2023 Specter is a Rolls-Royce first and an electric car second from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.899302

In this episode we are in Napa Valley with Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös, for the debut of the 2023 Specter, the Rolls-Royce that changes everything as the world’s first ultra-luxury

S4E49 - The 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse with Brembo, Pirelli and Recaro technology from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.882374

In this episode we are at the Charlotte Motor Speedway for the first on-track test drive of the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, where we learn about how strategic partners Brembo, Pirelli and Reca...

S4E50 - 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser; Are we missing something here? from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.879306

In this episode we are at the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum for the debut of the 2024 Toyota Land  Cruiser, which will go on sale next Spring with the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain producing 326 ...

S4E51: The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ with Chief Engineer Mandi Damman from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.876510

In this episode we are in New York with Chief Engineer Mandi Damman, who shares all the details about the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ, the first-ever all-electric full-size SUV, which will have an...

S4E55: The 2024 Polestar 2 has improved range, efficiency and performance from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.866135

In this episode we are in Denver, Colorado, with Gregor Hembrough, Head of Polestar USA, to test drive the much improved Polestar 2 model and to learn about the expansion plans for t...

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S4E56 - Can the Hyundai Kona win the SUV of the Year Award again? from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.862827

In this episode we are in Baltimore, Maryland, with Ricky Lao, Director of Product Planning at Hyundai Motor America, to talk about the much improved 2024 Hyundai Kona, which is looking for it´s...

S4E60: Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7; from tractors to sports cars and a lot more in between from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.851282

In this episode, we are in Monterey, California for Porsche´s Rennsport Reunion 7, which had over 91,000 people in attendance to watch over 300 race entries and the US debut of the Mission X con...

S4E61: How does an expert analyst see the world of the automotive industry? from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.847924

In this episode we are in Austin, Texas with Stephanie Brinley, Associate Director of Research and Analysis at S&P Global to talk about the latest news and trends in the automotive industry in t...

.S4E66: The future of Porsche with Dr Michael Steiner (Part 1) from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.827967

In this episode, we are in Monterey, California for the Porsche´s Rennsport Reunion 7, where we talk to Dr. Michael Steiner, Member of the Executive Board, Research and Development, to learn abo...

S4E67: The future of Porsche with Dr Michael Steiner (Part 2) from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.824751

In this episode, we are in Monterey, California for the Porsche´s Rennsport Reunion 7, where we talk to Dr. Michael Steiner, Member of the Executive Board, Research and Development, to learn abo...

S4E68: MINI John Cooper Works Countryman with Charlie Cooper from 2023-11-30T15:03:16.822313

In this episode we are in Greenville, South Carolina, at the annual BMW Group Test Fest, where we talk to Charlie Cooper, who helped introduce the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman, the latest m...

S4E72: Did you know that Michelin gives stars to car tires too? from 2023-11-24T20:27:01

In this episode we are at the annual BMW Group Test Drive, where we not only drove the latest models from BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, but also got a chance to learn from two Micheli...

S4E71: The 2025 Lucid Gravity debut at the LA Mobility Show from 2023-11-20T18:22:14

In this episode we are at the LA Mobility Show with Michael Bell, Lucid Motors´ Senior Vice President of Digital, who talks about why the 2025 Lucid Gravity is much better than any other electri...

S4E70: LA Mobility Show, Car, Truck and SUV finalists and much more from 2023-11-16T19:36:10

In this episode we are at the LA Mobility Show where the finalists for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year are announced, along with a long list of reveals to start nex...

S4E69 - The 2023 Defender Service Awards winners from 2023-11-13T15:45:45

In this episode we are at the Iron Horse Ranch in Somerville, Texas where six winning organizations of the 2023 Defender Service Awards received a fully customized Land Rover Defender 130 and aw...

S4E65: The Japan Mobility Show with the EV future of Nissan and Infiniti from 2023-10-26T22:56:37

In this episode we are in Tokyo for the 2023 Japan Mobility Show, where Nissan and Infiniti  showcased the all-encompassing approach to mobility and energy for now and the future with an impress...

S4E64: The 2025 Volvo EX30 will accelerate the EV era for the Swedish manufacturer from 2023-10-19T16:32:08

In this episode we are in Barcelona, Spain, with Mike Cottone, President at Volvo Cars USA & Canada, who gives us an update on the recent success stories for the Swedish luxury brand and how the...

S4E63: 2024 Chevrolet Corvette e-Ray with Chief Executive Engineer, Tadge Juechter from 2023-10-13T14:44:45

In this episode we are at Pikes Pikes International Raceway with Tadge Juechter, who has been the Chief Executive Engineer for the Chevrolet Corvette since 2006, to learn everything about the 20...

S4E62: Why Lexus really needed the new 3-row TX SUV? from 2023-10-11T14:40:13

In this episode we are in Austin, Texas, with Vinay Shahani, Vice President of Lexus Marketing at Toyota Motor North America, Inc., who explains why the new 3-row SUV 2024 Lexus TX is so importa...

S4E59 - Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot, getting closer to self driving cars from 2023-09-27T13:53:59

In this episode we are in Santa Monica, California to experience Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot, the class-leading system for conditionally automated driving which will roll out in late 2023 with a l...

S4E58: The Nissan Z Nismo 2023 is a work of love, passion and talent from 2023-09-22T17:44

In this episode we are at the Sonoma Raceway with Paul Hawson, Director of Advanced Product Planning & Strategy at Nissan, to learn how much effort, talent and passion goes into making a car lik...

S4E57: 2024 Kia EV9 Can we name it the SUV of the Year already? from 2023-09-12T16:08

In this episode we talk to Sang Lee, Sr. Product Strategy Manager at Kia North America,  about the 100% electric EV9, which will go on sale later this year with up to 300 miles of range and is a...

S4E54: Are Polestar EV cars better than Tesla and Mercedes-Benz? from 2023-08-30T15:44:27

In this episode we are in Denver, Colorado, with Kyle Field, Senior Editor at  CleanTechnica, to test drive the much improved 2024 Polestar 2 and to take a look at the latest news around electri...

S4E53: The 2024 Kia EV9 will be much more than en electric SUV from 2023-08-25T14:37:40

In this episode we are at the Kia California Proving Grounds in the Mojave Desert for the first test drive of the 2024 EV9, the 100% electric 3-row SUV, which will debut along with the newest bi...

S4E52: We have the winners for the 2024 North American Car, Truck and SUV Awards from 2023-08-18T18:45:42

In this episode we analyze the list of candidates for the 2024 North American Car, Truck and SUV Awards (NACTOY) and give our predictions for the three winners in the three categories. The offic...

S4E48: Pagani of Miami with Christopher Pagani and Brett David from 2023-07-31T14:06:06

In this episode we are at the new Pagani of Miami with Marketing Director, Christopher Pagani and dealership owner Brett David, who share the stories of how their fathers led the way to this par...

S4E47: Mark Rushbrook, Global Director of Ford Performance Motorsports from 2023-07-28T14:41:21

In this episode we talk to Mark Rushbrook, Global Director of Ford Performance Motorsports, who leads the team responsible for Ford’s performance vehicle development and major racing operations ...

S4E46: 2025 Volvo EX30 the newest, and less expensive member of the EV family from 2023-07-25T15:42:20

In this episode we are in New York for the North American debut of the 2025 Volvo EX30, a compact electric SUV, which will go on sale in the US next year with a base price of  $34,950, 275 miles...

S4E45: Celebrating seven generations of the Ford Mustang from 2023-07-20T14:16:24

In this episode we are in Arcadia, California with Ford Mustang´s Chief Engineer Laurie Transou and Ricardo Rodríguez Long, who is the proud owner of a 1965 model, celebrating the 7th. generatio...

S4E44: The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas with Atlas, the German Shepherd from 2023-07-12T15:28:38

In this episode we are in Saugerties, New York, with Cameron Batten, Chief Communications Officer for Volkswagen North America and his German Shepherd, Atlas, for the first drive of the 2024 Vol...

S4E42: The 2024 Jeep Wrangler is the most capable and most refined ever from 2023-06-29T23:39:51

In this episode we are in St. George, Utah with Jim Morrison, Sr. Vice President at Jeep North America, to learn all about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler, which gets greater capability, new technology, ...

S4E41: Everything you need to know about the 2023 Polaris Slingshot model lineup from 2023-06-27T15:26:55

In this episode we are in Huntington Beach, California, not for surfing, but to learn about all the updates of the 2023 Polaris Slingshot lineup, the three-wheeled vehicle which debuted as a mot...

S4E40: 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing Special Editions lineup from 2023-06-23T16:44:56

In this episode, we are in New York for a preview of the 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing line up, which included limited production editions of the GR Supra, GR86 and the GR Corolla, all available with...

S4E39: The 2023 Ford Super Duty with Alex Luft, Mr. FordAuthority.com from 2023-06-21T15:56:56

In this episode we are at Ford´s Michigan Proving Grounds with Alex Luft,  Executive Editor at FordAuthority.com, who shares his opinión on the new model and an update for the highly competitive...

S4E38: 2024 Aston Martin DB12, The World's First Super Tourer from 2023-06-15T14:54:18

In this episode, we are in the South of France for the debut of the 2024 Aston Martin DB12, which the British manufacturer calls "The World's First Super Tourer", delivering a quantum shift in s...

S4E35: How AI will eliminate the dishonest used car salespeople from 2023-05-31T17:30:11

In this episode we learn about the Israeli start-up Ravin AI´s inspection system, which is aimed at eliminating some of the trust issues between buyers and sellers of used cars. Its Automated Di...

S4E34: 2023 MAMA Spring Rally 2023 at Road America from 2023-05-25T16:34:47

In this episode we are at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, for the 2023 Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Spring Rally, where we get to drive over 90 vehicles and catch up with...

S4E33: 2024 Toyota Tacoma debut in Hawaii, world capital of the Tacoma from 2023-05-19T16:40:27

In this episode we are in Hawaii for the debut of the 4th. generation of the Toyota Tacoma, which has been the No. 1 sold vehicle here for more than 20 years, and now has everything to continue ...

S4E32: When your favorite SUV is not for sale anymore ... you build your own! from 2023-05-17T19:00:05

In this episode we learn everything about the new Ineos Grenadier, an off-road utility vehicle designed and produced by Ineos Automotive Ltd., which was founded by British billionaire Jim Ratcli...

S4E31: The VinFast goes only one way ... the VinFast way! from 2023-05-12T15:52:33

In this episode, we are in Encinitas, California to test drive the 2023 VinFast VF8 100% electric SUV and to talk to Van Ann Nguyen, CEO of VinFast North America, who explains how the vietnamese...

S4E27: Chevrolet is hitting the EV market just in time, but not abandoning gas cars from 2023-04-27T14:46:04

In this episode we are in Asheville, North Carolina, for the first drive of the 2024 Chevrolet Trax and to talk to Chief Marketing Officer, Steve Majoros, about the long list of new models comin...

S4E26: Hey Scott Keogh, please put this on the new Scout EV from 2023-04-21T17:15:36

In this episode we are in Miami with a proud owner of a 1979 International Harvester Scout, who has a message for Scott Keogh, who is the CEO of the new division of the Volkswagen Group which wi...

S4E25: Welcome to the future; the 2025 VW ID.7 is coming soon from 2023-04-18T21:32:16

In this episode we are in New York for the debut of the 2024 Volkswagen ID.7, the brand’s first global electric model for the upper mid-size sedan class, which has a manufacturer’s estimated pot...

S4E24: Are we supposed to believe the new EV mandates from the EPA? from 2023-04-17T17:34:21

In this episode we talk about the new EPA proposed EV standards, which aim to have 67% all-electric light-duty and 46% medium-duty vehicle sales in the 2032 model year and promises individual sa...

S4E20: The 2024 Mazda CX90 is beautiful, powerful and extremely safe! from 2023-03-31T15:15:57

In this episode we are in Sonoma, California, for the first drive of the 2024 Mazda CX90, the all new three-row SUV, which is available with electrified Powertrains and is loaded with the most adva...

S4-E19 - 2023 Hyundai IONIQ6, the best new EV, yes better than the Tesla Model 3 from 2023-03-27T01:50:17

In this episode we are in Scottsdale, Arizona with Dean Schlingmann, one of the top engineers from the Hyundai Group, who explains why the 2023 IONIQ6 has an advantage over every other electric ...

S4E18 - Goodbye to the Jaguar F-Type! from 2023-03-22T16:07:26

In this episode we are in Spain to celebrate the final model year of Jaguar F-TYPE and 75 years of sports cars with internal combustion engines from the British luxury car manufacturer, which is...

S4E17: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 and the Keep Beginning campaign from 2023-03-18T00:08:47

In this episode we are in Atlanta, Georgia, for the first drive of the 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70, the 3th. EV from the Korean luxury brand, which is taking the opportunity to launch the Keep...

S4E16: 2023 Dodge Hornet, the brand’s first electrified performance SUV in Acapulco Gold from 2023-03-15T14:11:26

In this episode we are in Asheville, North Carolina, to test drive the 2023 Dodge Hornet and talk to

Brand Manager, Fernando Fernandez, to learn everything about the electrified performanc...

S4E12: Is Lexus late to the EV party or just in time with the 2023 RZ 450e? from 2023-02-21T17:14:21

In this episode we are in Aix en Provence, France, to Test Drive the 2023 Lexus RZ 450e, the first 100% EV model from the luxury Japanese brand and to talk to Kevin Watts, Founder and Editor at ...

S4E11: 2023 Infiniti Winter Drive with Bridgestone® Blizzak Tires from 2023-02-16T02:19:51

In this episode we are in Big Sky, Montana, not to ski, but to drive the full line-up of 2023 Infiniti models, equipped with Bridgestone® Blizzak Tires and the improved INFINITI Intelligent All-...

S4E10: NASCAR and Van Gogh together at the first ever Chicago Street Race from 2023-02-13T16:17:42

In this episode, we talk to Julie Giese, NASCAR Chicago Street Race President, and Nora Gainer, Executive Director, Civic Relations & Partnerships at the Chicago Art Institute, who announced a p...

S4E7: The 2024 Mazda CX90 is a 100% luxury 3-row SUV with a PHEV option from 2023-01-31T16:00

In this episode we talk to Jeff Guyton, President and CEO of Mazda North American Operations about the 2024 Mazda CX-90, the company’s new flagship 3-row SUV, which replaces the Mazda CX9 with w...

¿Bvol le puede ganar a este Beterbiev que noquea a todos? from 2023-01-30T19:44:17

¿Bvol le puede ganar a este Beterbiev que noquea a todos?

S4E6: Amazing start of 2023 for Acura; Car of the Year and Rolex 24 winner from 2023-01-30T03:51:31

In this episode we talk to Acura Brand Officer, Jon Ikeda, who just celebrated the 2023 North American Car of the Year Award for new Integra and now the 3th. consecutive win for Acura at the Rol...

S4E5: We can't put all our eggs in the same EV basket! from 2023-01-24T16:43:58

In this episode we analiza the news around the electrification process that is taking over the automotive industry and make predictions about which new car companies will be able to compete and ...

S4E5: Switching from a gas car to an EV?, listen to this first from 2023-01-20T17:52:16

In this episode we talk to Shawn McLaughlin, the Founder and CEO of Emporia Energy, to learn about the smart home energy management technology company and its overall strategy to save consumers ...

S4E3: 2023 NACTOY Car, Truck and SUV of the Year Winners from 2023-01-12T19:49:41

In this episode, we celebrate the winners of the 2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ Awards, which went to the Acura Integra, Ford F-150 Lightning and the Kia EV6. Th...

S4E2: Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX drive at Las Vegas Strip from 2023-01-11T02:24:08

In this episode we are at Las Vegas for the 2023 Consumers Electronics Show and a rare opportunity to go for a drive with the 100% electric Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept car, and engineer Bo...

S3E75: Operation Frodo, 3,200 miles of driving to rescue 4 beagles from 2022-12-20T17:34:11

In this episode we drive from Portland, Oregon to Omaha, Nebraska to donante the PAWS ONE 2018 Nissan Titan Custom Built Animal Rescue Rig to Basset & Beagle Rescue of the Heartland and then bac...

S3E74: 2023 Kia EV6 GT, World Performance Car of the Year Candidate from 2022-12-15T14:56:26

In this episode, we are in Las Vegas with fellow World Car of the Year Awards jurors Scotty Reiss and Al Vazquez, during the first test drive with the 100% electric 2023 Kia EV6 GT, the most pow...

S3E73: We predict the winners of the 2023 Car, Truck and SUV of the Year from 2022-11-25T19:59:33

In this episode we give our predictions for the winners of the 2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle Awards ahead of the final round of voting from the 50 jurors. The actual winners...

S3E71: What 3 words; helping people find their way around the world from 2022-11-18T16:34:08

In this episode we are with Giles Rhys Jones, Chief Marketing Officer at what3words, the company that  has divided the world into a grid of 57 trillion 3-by-3-metre squares and assigned them a n...

S3E70: Around the world with 7 jurors from The World Car of the Year Awards from 2022-11-15T15:37:09

In this episode we are with jurors from Colombia, India, Greece, and the United States during the annual test drives for the 2023 World Car of the Year Awards, sharing our experiences behind the...

S3E69: General Motors Super Cruise is getting better and in more cars from 2022-11-10T20:27:19

In this episode we talk to Jeff Miller, Super Cruise Assistant, Chief Engineer, about the plans to double the Super Cruise road network to more than 400,000 miles of roads in the U.S. and Canada...

S3E66: Why did Ford only put 700 HP with the F-150 Raptor R? from 2022-10-31T17:48:43

In this episode we are at the Silver Lake Sands Dunes Park, in West Michigan for the first test drive of the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R to find out the reasons why the engineering team "only" put ...

S365: The 2023 Kia Telluride; Can you really improve perfection? from 2022-10-27T23:26:09

In this episode we are in San Antonio to test drive the 2023 Kia Telluride, which won múltiples awards for SUV of the Year in 2020 and now has received substantial enhancements that build upon t...

S3E64: How to overcome frustrations and uncertainties of public EV charging from 2022-10-21T14:46:27

In this episode, we are in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with journalist John Voelcker and Matt Teske, founder and CEO of Chargeway, a company which has the solution for drivers who are experiencing how ...

S3E63: Can journalists and PR people be honest for once? from 2022-10-19T13:35:13

In this episode we are in Ann Arbor, Michigan for the annual test drives for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards (NACTOY 2023), where we get together 3 journalis...

S3E62: What´s C-V2X and how it could save your life! from 2022-10-14T02:51:23

In this episode we are in Oceanside, California, where Audi recently held demonstrations of the Connected Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X) technology to showcase a variety of use cases which offer ...

S3E61: The 2023 Kia Niro family and the winner of the Brand Genius Awards from 2022-10-10T18:32:37

In this episode we are in Encinitas, California for the debut of the 2023 Kia Niro, which is now offered with 3 electrified options and to talk to Kia America’s Vice President of Marketing, Russ...

S3E58: Is VinFast the new version of the Hyundai Motor Group? from 2022-09-29T15:48:27

In this episode we talk to Ed Kim, President and Chief Analyst at AutoPacific, who just came back from the VinGroup Elite Tour III and shares his thoughts about the new Vietnamese automaker and ...

S3E57: Manish Mehrotra, the brain behind Hyundai Motor Group Digital revolution from 2022-09-22T02:42:37

In this episode we talk to Manish Mehrotra, Executive Director, Digital Business Planning & Connected Operation at Hyundai Motor North America, who leads the teams of engineers and designers in ...

S3E56: The 2023 Range Rover Sport with Sr. Vehicle Engineering Manager, Phil Hiscutt from 2022-09-19T14:21:40

In this episode we are in Madrid, Spain to test drive the 2023 Range Rover Sport,  the third-generation which is the most advanced and dynamically capable yet, with a suite of powerful and effic...

S3-E55 - Joe Biden ruined the Detroit Auto Show Media Day ... the 2024 Ford Mustang saved it! from 2022-09-16T01:48:52

In this episode we are at the Detroit Auto Show, where a visit from President Joe Biden to promote electric cars kicked out all the media from the show floor. Fortunately, Ford saved the day wit...

S3E54: You could soon be flying over traffic in Miami in a Hyundai from 2022-09-12T19:43:54

In this episode we explore how the Hyundai Group is evolving from an automotive manufacturer to an Integrated Solutions Mobility Provider, with the launch of 100% electric and autonomous aircraf...

S3E50: California will not ban gasoline cars by 2035. You heard it here first! from 2022-08-26T02:09:40

California air regulators voted this week to approve stringent rules that would ban the sale of new gasoline cars by 2035 and set interim targets to phase the cars out, but we don't believe it w...

S3E49: If you want to run everyday for 2 years, don't follow my example; listen to the experts instead from 2022-08-19T01:09:14

In this episode, I don´t talk about cars, Auto Shows or test drives. Instead, I  share my experience about running everyday for 2 years and the advice from running coach Adolfo Salgueiro and Sco...

S3E48: Hyundai and Hyundai of Asheville donate $20,000 to Special Olympics North Carolina from 2022-08-12T17:37:10

In this episode we celebrate that Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai of Asheville recently donated a total of $20,000 to the Special Olympics North Carolina, an organization that uses the transfo...

S3E46: A virtual trip to the SouthWest Region of Germany from 2022-07-29T14:53:26

In this episode we get an invitation to go driving and enjoy the best of the hospitality and culinary offerings from the SouthWest Region of Germany, where we can go visit the Mercedes-Benz and ...

S3E45: Is VinFast, the new electric car company from Vietnam, moving fast enough? from 2022-07-25T20:31:04

In this episode, we are in Vietnam with VinFast CEO, Le Thi Thu Thuy, to find out about the new electric car company's plans to become a global player in the automotive industry, and journalist ...

S3E44: 1 US customer is replacing 1 Tesla Model X with 65 VinFast SUVs? from 2022-07-22T15:33:51

In this episode, we travel to Vietnam to learn all about the VinGroup and it´s automotive division VinFast, which is coming to the USA later this year, and why one of the very first US customers...

S3E42: Why is Toyota bringing back the Crown as a hybrid? from 2022-07-15T15:54:35

In this episode, we are in Austin, Texas for the global debut of the 2023 Toyota Crown, a full-size sedan with bold styling, standard electronic on-demand AWD hybrid powertrain standard with cho...

S341: MINI Takes the States 2022 hits the road in Vermont from 2022-07-11T15:16:16

In this episode, we kick off the legendary MINI TAKES THE STATES 2022 in Farr’s Field in Waterbury, Vermont. We drive with over 2,000 MINI owners and some 700 MINI Coopers to explore nine states...

S3E38: The all-electric 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ from 2022-06-24T05:00

In this episode we talk with Marketing Manager, Kristin Lewis in Park City, Utah during the first drive with the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, the first all-electric luxury SUV, which rear-wheel drive De...

S3E37: 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor, first Ultra4 Racing-inspired SUV from 2022-06-20T16:58:29

In this episode we go to Johnson Valley, California, to test drive the 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor, which was  designed and engineered by Ford Performance to be capable of highway-speed desert-dune ...

S3E36: The 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 in Bentonville, Arkansas from 2022-06-15T16:57:55

In this episode we go to Bentonville, Arkansas, to test drive the 2023 Genesis Electrified G80, which made its global debut at Auto Shanghai 2021 and it's coming to the United States later this ...

S3E33: Hyundai EVolve, the strategy for a future of electrification from 2022-05-20T16:03:37

In this episode, we travel to Nashville, Tennessee, to talk to Trevor Lai, Manager, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America, about the Korean manufacturer´s electrification strategy, which is ta...

S3E32: The Acura Integra is finally here! from 2022-05-18T15:14

In this episode, we travel to Austin, Texas for the first test drive of the 2023 Acura Integra, a premium, turbocharged 5-door liftback sports car, designed for a new generation of enthusiast dr...

S3E31: 2023 Mercedes-Benz C Class Breaking news: The Sedan is not dead from 2022-05-13T13:30:14

In this episode we demonstrate that sedans are not dead, with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz. We talk to  Bernie Glaser, Head of Product Management for MBUSA, about all the technologies included in the ...

S3E30: The 2023 Range Rover Sport early candidate for World SUV of the Year from 2022-05-10T20:08:58

In this episode we go to New York and talk to Rob Filipovic, Director of Product Planning at Jaguar Land Rover North America about the 2023 Range Rover Sport, the third-generation model, which i...

S3E28: Why is Z so important for Nissan? from 2022-04-27T17:52:19

In this episode we travel to Las Vegas to test drive the 2023 Nissan Z on the race track and talk to Paul Hawson, Director of Advanced Product Planning & Strategy for Nissan North America, about...

S3E27: Livin La Vida Range Rover from San Francisco to Sonoma Valley from 2022-04-22T02:44:36

In this episode we share an ultra luxury experience with Paul Strauss from The Awesomer.com and the new 2022 Range Rover, the original luxury SUV that has led by example for 50 years, combining ...

S3E26 - The big win for Hyundai at the 2022 New York Auto Show from 2022-04-18T17:17:10

In this episode we recap the big wins for Hyundai at the 2022 New York Auto Show where it took 4 World Car of the Year Awards for the all electric IONIQ5 and Person of the Year for Executive Vic...

S3E25:The 2022 World Car of the Year Awards winners at the NY Auto Show from 2022-04-15T17:41:55

In this episode we analyze the list of winners for the 2022 World Car of the Year Awards, which were announced at the New York International Auto Show, where Hyundai took 4 trophies ...

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S3E24 - The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 on a real off-road test drive from 2022-04-12T05:00

In this episode we test drive the new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 on a natural off-road trail outside Palm Springs, California, guided by Liana Prieto, co-founder of Dirt Days, and Vehicle Perf...

S3E13: McKeel Hagerty at the 2022 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance from 2022-04-01T16:10:25.763523

In this episode we talk to McKeel Hagerty, the CEO of the Hagerty Group, which after years of being involved as an active sponsor and partner, added this iconic event to our portfolio of automot...

S3E14: BMW´s big celebration at the 2022 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance from 2022-04-01T16:10:25.761330

In this episode we talk to with Sebastian Mackensen, President & CEO BMW of North America at the 2022 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, where the German luxury manufacturer unveiled the newly u...

S3E20: Toyota and ChargePoint team up for the 2023 Bz4X debut from 2022-03-31T20:38:54

In this episode we talk to Michael Hughes, Chief Commercial and Revenue Officer at ChargePoint, the leading EV charging network, which will offer customers home and public EV chargin...

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S3E19: Changing the image of Turkey, one journalist at the time from 2022-03-25T05:00

In this episode from Istanbul, a group of 6 US journalists talk about their experiences while exploring the fast growing automotive industry in Turkey, which has become a major global player as ...

S3E18: Turkey, the global automotive player you didn't know about from 2022-03-23T18:42

In this episode we travel to Istanbul, Turkey, to talk to Albert Saydam, Chairman at Turkish Automotive Suppliers Association, which is a key player in the global automotive industry, with 485 r...

S3E17: Forget parking your car; Mercedes-Benz and Bosch will do it for you from 2022-03-22T02:30:46

In this episode we travel to Los Angeles and talk to Bosch-s Product Manager, Mariana Eitchel, about the INTELLIGENT PARK PILOT technology in the all-electric 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS, with smartp...

S3E15: Martin Fritsches, President&CEO, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Americas at The Amelia from 2022-03-11T06:00

In this episode we complete our coverage of the 2022 Amelia Island Concours d´Elegance with Martin Fritsches, President & CEO, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Americas at The Amelia, where he explains ho...

S3E11: 2022 Lincoln Navigator, with Lincoln President, Joy Falotico from 2022-02-24T02:12

In this episode, we travel to Scottsdale, Arizona, to Test Drive the new 2022 Lincoln Navigator, which has new exclusive Black Label Themes, and to talk to Lincoln President, Joy Falotico, who shar...

S3E10: Only bad news allowed! from 2022-02-17T15:46:55

In this episode, we talk about the new wave of bad news affecting the automotive industry; from the high gas prices; the fact that in the month of January, new car buyers paid 82.2% over MSRP; a ne...

S3E9 - The 2022 Chicago Auto Show is back! from 2022-02-11T20:46

In this episode, we travel to Chicago for the return of the nation's largest Auto Show, which is back on it´s regular dates after 2 years of cancellations and delays due to the CONVID-19 pandémica....

S3E8 - Claudia Márquez, Genesis Motor North America COO from 2022-02-07T20:53:47

In this episode we interview Claudia Márquez, who was recently named Genesis Motor North America Chief Operating Officer, to learn about the strategy to differentiate the Korean brand in the luxury...

S3E7: 2022 Kia EV6 with Russell Wager, VP of Marketing from 2022-02-01T03:10:21

In this episode we travel to Healdsburg, California, for the first drive with the 2022 Kia EV6, Kia’s first dedicated EV, which signals the beginning of the brand’s transformative ‘Plan S (Shift)’ ...

S3E6 - Stephan Winkelmann, CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, back in Miami! from 2022-01-28T19:28:46

In this episode we talk to Stephan Winkelmann, CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, during the reopening of Lamborghini Miami, one of the most successful dealerships for the italian automaker in the whol...

S3E5: 2022 Honda Civic, NACTOY Car of the Year from 2022-01-19T15:31

In this episode we talk to Jessica Fini, Senior Manager of Public Relations at American Honda Motor Company, to celebrate the Honda Civic award as the 2022 North American Car of the Year. This is t...

S3E4: 2022 Lexus LX 600, welcome to the $100,000 SUV Club from 2022-01-14T17:06:25

In this episode we travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico, to test drive the 2022 Lexus LX 600 and talk to VP Lexus Marketing, Vinay Shahani, about this new model which joins a club of SUVs with high level...

S3E3: 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL and Mercedes-AMG EQS from 2022-01-12T16:54

In this episode, we traveled from NewPort Beach to Palm Springs in California to test drive 2 very different new models from Mercedes-AMG: first, the all new Mercedes-AMG SL roadster and then the A...

S3E2: 2022 CES Las Vegas How much can we believe about it? from 2022-01-07T18:17:22

In this episode we take a deep look at all the news from the automotive industry at the 2022 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. One more surprising than the other: from a color-changing car, a ...

S3E1: Global debut 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV from 2022-01-06T17:25:19

In this episode, we travel to Detroit, Michigan, for the global debut of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV to talk to Chief Engineer, Nicole Kraatz and Ryan Vaughan, Executive Director for Design. We...

S2E81: Best, worst, most disappointing: goodbye 2021, welcome 2022! from 2021-12-30T23:47

In this, the last episode of the year, we invite back the "Brain Trust Automotive Circle" - Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, Javier Mota, Anton Wahlman, Michael Harley and Paul Brian -, to talk about the g...

S2E80: Is the 2022 Ford Maverick the NACTOY Pickup Truck of the Year? from 2021-12-23T18:21:03

In this episode we travel to Las Vegas for a final drive of the 2022 Ford Maverick before we vote to decide if this is the NACTOY Truck of the Year. We talk to Chief Engineer, Chris Mazur, who expl...

S2E79: Is the 2022 Ford Bronco the NACTOY SUV of the Year? from 2021-12-18T04:16

In this episode we travel to Las Vegas to experience the 2022 Ford Bronco at the new Bronco Roadeo in Mount Potosí, and to talk to Chief Engineer, Jolanta Coffey and Marketing Manager, Esteban Plaz...

S2E78: 2022 Lucid Air, is this the Northamerican Car of the year? from 2021-12-10T23:32

In this episode we talk with Lucid Motors´ David Lickfold, Director of Chassis&Vehicle Dynamics Engineering and Product PR Manager, David Buchko, about the 100% electric 2022 Lucid Air Dream Editio...

S2E77: 2022 Hyundai IONIQ5 and Electrify America from 2021-12-08T20:55

In this episode we talk with Robert Barrosa, Senior Director, Sales, Business Development and Marketing at Electrify America, the charging company that joined Hyundai Motor America to support owner...

S2E76: Gas price in the US vs Chile and the BMW Concept XM from 2021-12-03T16:58

In this episode Lauren talks about why consumers should be worried about gas prices not only for the cars we drive, but pretty much for everything we touch and use everyday away from the cars. Javi...

S2E75: I won a 2022 Bentley Continental GT Speed from 2021-11-23T22:46:09

In this episode, we are in Crew, England, home of Bentley Motors LLC, to talk with Mike Sayer, Head of Product Communications and the Bentley Heritage Collection, about how Javier won a 2022 Bentle...

S2E74: The new electric era at Toyota and a Guinness World Records with the Toyota Mirai from 2021-11-19T19:42:57

In this episode we travel to Encinitas, California to learn about the new electrification era at Toyota with Vice President Vehicle Marketing&Communications, Michael Tripp. We also talk to Wayne Ge...

S2E73: World Car of the Year juror panel: gas cars vs electric cars from 2021-11-16T22:13:27

In this episode we travel to Pasadena, California for the 7th. edition of the L.A. Test Drives and talk to a panel of jurors about the most trending topic in the automotive industry worldwide; inte...

S2E72: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Moab, Utah from 2021-11-15T19:08:06

In this episode, we travel to Moab, Utah, which is the world capital for the legendary American brand, where we talk to Tavon Brooks, from the Jeep Product Marketing team, to learn about the 5th. g...

S2E71: The return of the Acura Integra from 2021-11-12T15:24:21

In this episode we travel to Los Angeles for the global debut of the highly-anticipated new Acura Integra, which will return to the Acura lineup in striking Indy Yellow Pearl paint borrowed from NS...

S2E70: Living La Vida Rolls-Royce in Miami Beach from 2021-11-05T16:23:39

In this episode we finish our special series from the 2022 BMW Group Test Fest, back in Miami Beach, where the 2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge made its global debut. We talk to Richard Carter, D...

S2E69: Jackie Jouret, the de facto BMW historian in the USA from 2021-11-04T09:26

In this episode we continue with our special series at the 2022 BMW Group Test Fest and we talk to Jackie Jouret, the de facto BMW historian in the USA, who has published 9 books about the German m...

S2E68: An interview with IMSA legend, Bill Auberlen from 2021-11-03T20:42:29

In this episode we continue with our special series from The Thermal Club at the 2022 BMW Group Test Fest. We talk to professional factory driver Bill Auberlen, who holds the record for the most wi...

S2E67: Special report: Ford Bronco Desert Racer at SEMA Las Vegas from 2021-11-02T22:52:17

In this episode we travel to Las Vegas Nevada, where Ford stole the show with the debut of the Bronco DR (Desert Racer) – a first-of-its-kind limited-production Baja 1000 race SUV based on the Bron...

S2E66: The new motorcycles BMW Motorrad from 2021-11-02T14:41:09

In this episode we travel to Thermal, California for the 2022 BMW Group Drive Fest and learn about the two new additions to Motorcycle División, Motorrad, and the R 18 family – the 2022 BMW R 18 B ...

S2E65: MINI´s WTF 20 years after returning to the United States from 2021-11-01T05:00

In this episode we travel to Thermal, California to celebrate MINI´s 20th. anniversary after returning to the United States and talk to Patrick McKenna, Head of Marketing, Product, Events and Strat...

S2E64: We go back to school at the BMW Performance Driving Center from 2021-10-29T05:00

In this episode we travel to Thermal, California to take a driving class at the BMW Performance Driving Center West and talk to Driving Instructor, Christopher Hill, about a unique experience on th...

S2E63: 2022 Car, Truck and SUV of the Year Candidates from 2021-10-22T05:00

In this episode, we are back together in Ann Arbor, to take a final look at all the semifinalists for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards (NACTOY), whose list inclu...

S2E62: The 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge in Belgium from 2021-10-15T06:29:32

In this episode, we travel to Belgium to test drive the 100% electric 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge, a car of many firsts for the Swedish manufacturer. We talk to Russell Datz, Head of Media Relations, V...

S2E61: 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT from 2021-10-11T13:53:47

In this episode, we travel to San Francisco to test drive the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and to talk to Dave Pericak, Vehicle Program Director of Future Electric Vehicles at Ford Motor Company, ab...

S2E60: 2022 Mercedes EQS Sedan, the 1st. 100% electric car from Mercedes-Benz from 2021-10-08T17:54:47

In this episode we travel to Palo Alto, California, to Test Drive the new 2022 Mercedes EQS, the 1st. 100% electric car form the luxury brand, and talk to Christoph Starzynski, the Vice President o...

S2E59: 1st. year anniversary show! from 2021-10-01T15:48

In this episode Lauren, Karl and Javier celebrate the 1st. year of the Total Car Score Podcast and reflects on how much things have changed in the automotive industry in the past 12 months. We also...

S2E58: Is the 2022 Ford Maverick the NACTOY Truck of the Year? from 2021-09-28T19:53:06

In this episode, we travel to Nashville, Tennessee, to test drive the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick, a new kind of compact pickup, developed in record time by a team lead by Vehicle Engineering Manage...

S2E57: The new chapter of Lexus begins with the 2022 NX from 2021-09-24T09:24:31

In this episode, we travel to Phoenix, Arizona, to test drive the all new 2022 Lexus NX. We talk to Andrew Gilliland, Group Vice President and General Manager at the Lexus Division, about the new e...

S2E56: 2022 NACTOY AWARD semifinalists; 8 cars, 6 trucks and 9 SUVS from 2021-09-22T19:42:53

In this episode we analyze the list of 23 semifinalists for the 2022 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY), which includes eight cars, six trucks and nine utility vehi...

S2E55: Automotive Jobs are offering signing bonuses and a lot more! from 2021-09-20T05:00

In this episode, Lauren helps people find jobs in the automotive industry. She talks with Scott Trainor at USA Motor Jobs about signing bonuses, what type of jobs are available at all levels, from ...

S2E54: 2021 Land Rover TR?K in Asheville, North Carolina from 2021-09-17T15:02

In this episode we travel to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina to compete in the 2021 Land Rover TR?K 2021 with a customized 2022 Land Rover Defender, equipped with specially modifie...

S2E53: The Volkswagen ID.4 will be MADE IN USA starting next year from 2021-09-15T05:00

In this episode, we travel to Chattanooga, Tennessee for the first drive of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD and to explore the new factory where it will be built, starting next year. We also get to ta...

S2E52: The 2021 IAA Munich Auto Show with BMW from 2021-09-10T16:32:28

In this episode we travel to Munich, Germany for the first major international Auto Show since the beginning of the pandemic and talk to Adam Sykes, VP Government Affairs&Corporate Communications, ...

S2E51: 2022 Infiniti QX60 with Bob Welby from 2021-09-08T15:32:45

In this episode we travel to Napa Valley and interview Bob Welby, Sr. Director OF Infiniti Operations in North America about the all-new QX60, which will arrive in showrooms this fall to compete in...

S2E50: You will actually make money if you listen to this episode from 2021-09-03T15:43

In this episode Karl takes the lead with important advice for the 2021 Labor Day Weekend, which will be one of the busiest for new car shoppers despite the chip shortage and low inventory at dealer...

S2E49: Find out why Toyota is so confident it will sell 100,000 Corolla Cross SUVs in its 1st. year of production from 2021-09-01T16:18:51

In this episode we talk to Lisa Materazzo, Group Vice President of Marketing at Toyota, about the new compact SUV 2022 Corolla Cross, which takes the name from the sedan that just celebrated the se...

S2E48: We drove the 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor from 2021-08-27T08:31

In this episode we interview Travis Calhoun, the F-150 Consumer Marketing Manager at Ford Motor Company, about the fully redesigned F-150 Raptor, which we drove from Las Vegas to the Dumont Dunes, ...

S2E47: The return of the Japanese Sports Car from 2021-08-20T15:59

In this episode we talk about the 2022 Toyota GR 86 and the 2023 Nissan Z, a pair of Japanese sports cars with new design, turbo engines, new technology and manual transmissions. A ray of hope for ...

S2E46: Hagerty at the 2021 Monterey Car Week from 2021-08-19T02:02:02

In this episode at the 2021 Monterey Car Week, we interview Soon Hagerty, Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy at Hagerty, about the fast expansion of the company, which began as a niche insuran...

S2E45: Designer Ralph Gilles and the new Jeep Grand Wagoneer at the 2021 Monterey Car Week from 2021-08-16T18:47:18

In this special episode at the 2021 Monterey Car Week, we interview Ralph Gilles, Global President Product Design at the Stellantis Group, inside the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, which makes the rebir...

S2E44: The new Aston Martin at Pebble Beach 2021 from 2021-08-13T19:11:52

In this episode we talk to Aston Martin, Chief Executive Officer, Tobias Moers, who is celebrating his first anniversary as the head of the famed British automaker at the 2021 Pebble Beach Concours...

S2E43: Nissan Frontier; Is this the Truck of the Year? from 2021-08-10T05:00

In this episode we talk to Mike Colleran, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Nissan North America, about the new 2022 Nissan Frontier, which was finally redesigned and is one of the ca...

S2E42: Does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz have the winning formula? from 2021-08-06T15:26:15

In this episode we interview Trevor Lai, Senior Manager, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor North America, about the 2022 Santa Cruz, a compact pickup truck or Sports Adventure Vehicle (SAV), which br...

S2E41: The good (2022 Audi e-tron GT) and bad (Nikola, Bolt EV and Federal Mandates) news on EVs from 2021-07-30T18:12:52

In this episode we talk about the all-new Audi e-tron GT – the spearhead of Audi’s electric portfolio -which is on sale now in the United States offering an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles on the ...

S2E40: The most annoying news from the Automotive Industry ... this week from 2021-07-23T16:03:18

In this episode we analize this week´s most annoying, stupid and absurd news from the Automotive Industry, including issues about restricting your ability to modify your car in California, making g...

S2E39: Auto Shows are Back! from 2021-07-16T16:31:56

In this episode, we talked about the 2021 Chicago Auto Show, which opened to the public with a 2021 Special Edition inside McCormick Place, as the first automotive exhibit post the COVID-19 Pandemi...

S2E38: All the news about the electrification of cars around the world from 2021-07-09T18:51:52

In this episode we analyze all the news about the electrification of the automotive industry around the world, including the announcement from the Stellantis Group, which created a new "electrifica...

S2E37: What's the most American car ... and does it really matter anymore? from 2021-07-02T05:00

In this 4th of July special episode, we discuss the annual Top 10 report on "The Most American Car", and if that really matters in today's global economy. Most consumers would be surprised about ho...

SEE36: Can we already declare the Ford Bronco SUV of the Year? from 2021-06-28T05:00

In this episode we take a deep dive into the all new 2021 Ford Bronco in Austin, Texas, where we drove it on and off-road, and debate if there will be anything else that can take away the North Ame...

S2E35: We finally got to drive the 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 from 2021-06-25T16:46:16

In this episode, we talk to Joe Eberhardt, President CEO Jaguar-Land Rover North America from Warren Henry, the newest and largest dealership for both British luxury brands in the US, where we test...

S2E34: First Drive with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S Class from 2021-06-21T17:15:30

In this episode, we drive the new 2021 Mercedes-Benz S Class in Rhode Island, with Bernie Glaser, Director of Product Management at Mercedes-Benz USA, to learn about the legendary and traditional e...

S2E33: Our predictions for the winners of the 2022 NACTOY Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year from 2021-06-18T17:02

In this episode, we analyze the list of candidates for the 2022 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards (NACTOY), which for the first time in history includes electric vehi...

S2E32: Everything is Bigger in Texas, including Toyota from 2021-06-10T19:33:26

In this episode, we talk to Jack Hollis, Senior Vice President of the Automotive Operations Group at Toyota Motor North America, during the HQ Confidential Program in Plano Texas, where the Japanes...

S2E31: Did you know tires have expiration dates? from 2021-06-07T17:41

In this episode, we talk to Russell Shepherd, Technical Communications Director at Michelin Tires, to remind travelers to check in on their vehicle before hitting the road this summer after the pan...

S2E30: Alfonso Albaisa, the design force behind the transformation of Nissan and Infiniti from 2021-06-04T15:23:42

In this episode, we travel (virtually) to Yokohama, Japan, for an exclusive interview with Senior Vice President for Global Design at Nissan Motor Corporation, Alfonso Albaisa. Alfonso leads a team...

S2E29 2022 Hyundai IONIQ5 debut in Miami Beach from 2021-06-02T14:44:16

In this episode we talk to Miles Johnson, Sr. Manager, Quality, Service and Technology Public Relations at Hyundai Motor America about the all-new IONIQ 5, an electric crossover utility vehicle (CU...

S2E28: The Hagerty Drivers Foundation at the 2021 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance from 2021-05-27T14:22:27

In this episode, we talk about the launch of the Hagerty Drivers Foundation, which is rooted in the company’s long standing mission to celebrate car culture and preserve the simple, joyful act of d...

S2E27: The 2021 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance special episode from 2021-05-24T19:00:08

In this episode Lauren shares her experience as a 1st. time Judge at the 2021 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in the Super Car Category and interviews her husband, Paul Fix, who actually won a co...

S2E26: When a dishonest car dealership ruins your happy day from 2021-05-21T18:29

In this episode we talk to one of the first US customers to get a 100% 2021 Volkswagen ID-4, who got his happy delivery day ruined by a dishonest dealership (South Motors Volkswagen in Miami), who ...

S2E25: The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder goes back to its roots from 2021-05-19T16:19

In this episode, Karl and Javier travel to Montana for the first Test Drive of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, where we interview Vishnu Jayamohan, the Senior Manager of Global EV and Core Model Produc...

S2E24: The new Electric Era at the BMW Group from 2021-05-14T05:00

In this episode, Lauren interviews Thomas Plucinsky, Head of the BMW Group Product Communications Team in North America, to learn about its far-reaching electric car technology offensive without fo...

S2E23: The LongTail Rally and other signs that the pandemic is over! from 2021-05-12T15:20:13

In this episode, Karl talks about his first LongTail Rally, driving his Ford GT during an epic trip over 8 days, 1,700 miles on the road and 2 track events along with over 60 other exotic cars. Lau...

S2E22: Blink Charging from 2021-05-07T05:00

In this episode we talk to Mike Battaglia, Sr. VP of Sales and Business Development for Blink Charging, one of the leading companies building 13 million charging stations and infrastructure across ...

S2E21: He is building a field of dreams for car lovers with The Motor Enclave from 2021-05-05T06:39:40

In this episode, we talk to Brad Oleshansky, Founder and CEO of The Motor Enclave, the first ever unified brand for experiential automotive communities. The first venue will open next summer on a 2...

S2E20: The big push for EVs, the Green New Deal and how many nuclear plants does the US need to build? from 2021-04-30T08:06

The Biden administration and most of the car manufacturers are pushing the Green New Deal and the production of electric cars with all their power, even though consumers don't seem to be ready for ...

S2E19: We went off-roading with the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV from 2021-04-23T05:00

In this episode, we talk to Jim Morrison, Vice President of the Jeep Brand in North America about the new 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid, with a powertrain that delivers 49 MPGe and is capab...

S2E18: 2021 World Car of the Year Award Winners, the VW ID.4 is the main winner! from 2021-04-21T15:04:48

In this episode, Lauren, Karl and Javier, the 3 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year jurors, talk to Jens Minors, from the World Car of the Year organization, about the 2021 Wi...

S2E17: Does Hyundai have another 1-2 punch for SUV and Truck of the Year with the new Tucson and Santa Cruz? from 2021-04-16T05:00

In this episode Lauren, Karl and Javier travel to Tucson, Arizona to drive the 4th. generation Tucson SUV and to take the first look at the all new Sport Adventure Vehicle Santa Cruz. We talk with ...

S2E16: Special guest Jason Fenske from YouTube Channel Engineering Explained from 2021-04-09T05:00

In this episode, we talk to one of the most popular and successful YouTubers in the Automotive category, whose channel has an audience of 2.97M subscribers, which is larger than the population of 6...

S2E15: We take a cross country trip on the 100% electric 2021 Volkswagen ID-4 from 2021-04-07T19:24:40

In this episode we talk to the Director of e-mobility at Volkswagen of America, who just completed a drive across the U.S. last week with the all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 EV. Starting in New York C...

S2E14: The (really bad) April's Fool Day Voltswagen joke, 2021 World Car Awards and some F1 from 2021-04-02T04:00

In this episode we talk about the April's Fool Day “Voltswagen” joke, which created a wave of negative reactions across the entire automotive industry due to the German manufacturer’s deceptive (an...

SE13: Good and bad trends Q1 2021 and the new era at Mitsubishi Motors from 2021-03-26T04:00

In this episode we talk to special guest Anton Wahlman from SeekingAlpha.com about the good and bad trends during the first 3 months of 2021, in particular with Tesla. We also celebrate Lauren´s in...

S2E12: Can you buy a car at a dealership in less than 1 hour or 100% online? from 2021-03-19T08:41:49

In this episode we interview Paul Walser, the new Chairman at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) about the challenges created by the COVID-19 Pandemic and the new way consumers shop...

S2E11: Why Lexus is ready to sell a V8 472 HP sedan and Toyota won't consider a 100% EV? from 2021-03-12T06:00

In this episode, we talk to Richard Hollingsworth, Lexus´ Product Marketing Sr. Analyst about the 2022 IS 500 sedan, which will hit the US market this fall, and Toyota´s Vice President of Vehicle M...

S2E10: Exclusive interview with Hyundai´s José Muñoz from 2021-03-05T06:00

José Muñoz, Hyundai Motor Company’s Global Chief Operating Officer, headlines this week at Total Car Score. Mr. Muñoz provides world-exclusive news about Hyundai’s future product plans, including t...

S2E9: What does this have to do with cars? from 2021-02-26T06:00

In this episode we interview Wendy Orthman, Infiniti´s Global Communications Manager about living and working under lock down in Yokohama for the past year. We also take a look at the new car revea...

S2E8: Is there any truth to the 100% electric fever in the automotive industry? from 2021-02-19T06:00

In this episode we discuss the recent announcements from different manufacturers about going 100% electric as soon as 2025 and the political-economical consequences for all drivers. We also give ou...

S2E7: We "travel" to Germany, Detroit and Italy! from 2021-02-12T06:00

In this episode Lauren, Karl and Javier go international, stopping in Ingolstadt, Germany for the reveal of the new 2022 Audi e-tron GT, Detroit for an interview with Cadillac´s Super Cruise engine...

S2E6: We go to Japan to celebrate Lauren´s birthday! from 2021-02-05T06:00

On this episode we celebrate Lauren´s birthday with a "virtual gift" of the new Ford F-150 Raptor, the Cadillac Blackwing series and a "trip" to Japan with Nissan´s Product Communications Director,...

S2E5: Tesla finally is making money; Acura and Aston Martin go back to the Rolex 24 at Daytona ... and we don´t! from 2021-01-29T06:00

In this episode of Total Car Score we discuss Tesla as a profitable car maker — after 18 years. We also do a deep dive into the Acura brand and its all-new 2022 MDX with Acura’s Vice Price and Bran...

S2E4: Classic cars for sale and cars which can become classics from 2021-01-22T06:00

This week on Total Car Score we discuss Karl’s adventures when buying a 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula in Iowa and driving it back to California. Then Lauren interviews David Magers, the CEO of Mecu...

S2E3: 2021 Car, Truck and SUV of the Year winners and a brand new ad-free automotive website from 2021-01-15T06:00

It’s a Car, Truck and SUV of the Year theme at Total Car Score this week. With the Hyundai Elantra, Ford F-150 and Ford Mustang Mach-E winning the 2021 awards the hosts welcome key Ford and Hyundai...

S2E2: Aren´t you glad that the election season is over? from 2021-01-08T06:00

In this segment, the hosts analyze the new-vehicle sales numbers from 2020, which were not as bad as many predicted at the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We also take a final look at the candi...

S2E1: Welcome to 2021! What should we expect of the New Year? from 2021-01-01T06:00

We kick off 2021 with a special Total Car Score podcast. Joining the regular crew of Lauren, Javier and Karl are three industry heavy hitters. They include Anton Wahlman — an experienced auto and t...

S1E18 - The final show of 2020! NACTOY Awards finalists, new jobs in the automotive industry and the future of insurance from 2020-12-23T05:00

In this episode we examine the list of finalists for the 2021 Northamerican Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year and offer predictions for the winners in each category. Lauren interviews Scot...

S1E17 - The bright past, present and future of Volvo from 2020-12-18T06:00

This week’s Total Car Score episode is a deep dive on Volvo, including an interview with Volvo’s National Media Relations Manager, Russell Datz. We talk to Russell about Volvo’s history of safety —...

S1E16 - An in depth look at Kia today and into its future from 2020-12-11T05:00

This week’s episode features an interview with James Bell, the Director of Corporate Communications at Kia Motors America. James has a long history in the automotive industry, including stints at G...

S1E15 - We have another election soon! from 2020-12-04T06:00

Our final debate before the vote for the 2021 NACTOY Awards and it seems we like ... This week’s Total Car Score hosts discuss the upcoming North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year voting,...

S1E14 - Thank you, thank you, thank you! from 2020-11-25T06:00

In this week’s episode the hosts discuss what they’re thankful for, both in terms of the overall auto industry along with which specific model, from automotive history, each host is most thankful f...

S1E13 - (Not) Live from the LA Auto Show! from 2020-11-20T16:00

This week’s Total Car Score episode looks at the ongoing challenge of launching all-new vehicles like the Honda Civic and Subaru BRZ during a global pandemic. Karl discusses his 1,000-mile road tri...

S1E12 - What does a new administration mean for the automotive industry? from 2020-11-13T06:00

We start with a discussion of the ongoing challenges around selling cars amid a global pandemic, continue with a discussion of what a (possible) Biden administration means to the car industry, and ...

S1E11 - What (didn´t) happen in Las Vegas, stays …. On a Zoom Call! from 2020-11-06T06:00

In this episode the hosts discuss the cancellation of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and the Consumers Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Karl share...

S1E10 - Is the 100% eléctric GMC Hummer EV going to kill anything? from 2020-10-29T15:08:50

This Total Car Score episode features the concept of “killer cars” — or cars engineered to take on, or even eliminate, an existing, successful model. The three hosts discuss the new GMC Hummer as a...

S1E9 - Hummer is back with 1,000 HP and 100% electric power train; Hyundai keeps moving up from 2020-10-23T14:00

This week’s episode looks at the revival of the Hummer brand as a premium, high-tech, pure electric vehicle. With over 1,000 horsepower and a zero-to-60 time in 3 seconds, the new Hummer will be on...

S1E8 - A party in Fort Lauderdale for the 2020 Maserati MC20, a real Test Drive of the 2021 Lexus IS 350 and winter driving advice from 2020-10-16T21:42:22

This week’s Total Car Score podcast looks as Corvette production problems, with the hosts discussing additional production delays for the 2020 C8 Corvette, as well as reports of shattering wheels o...

S1E7 - A tribute to John Lamm and a review of the 2021 North American Car, Utility Vehicle and Truck of the Year Awards Semifinalists from 2020-10-08T17:02

This week’s episode is dedicated to John Lamm, a talented and widely-respected journalist within the automotive community. Javier, Lauren and Karl discuss John’s long and impressive history as a wr...

S1E6 - Total Car Score Podcast - Premier Episode from 2020-10-02T05:00

The premier episode of Total Car Score introduces the three hosts, Lauren Fix, Javier Mota and Karl Brauer, as they discuss industry challenges during the pandemic, the launch of new models like th...

S1E5 - Total Car Score Podcast from 2020-09-29T11:00

In this episode Javier, Karl and Lauren discuss the latest efforts to make electric cars go mainstream, the pandemic´s impact on auto shows and the challenges manufacturers face when engineering “t...

S1E4 - Total Car Score Podcast from 2020-09-29T10:00

In this episode, the Total Car Score crew discuss future performance upgrades for the Bronco, Raptor and Wrangler, the pros and cons of electric cars, smart tips on buying or leasing, and what they...

S1E3 - Total Car Score Podcast from 2020-09-29T09:00

In this episode Karl, Lauren and Javier talk about missing their favorite events like Pebble Beach Car Week and Javier´´ annual ski trip to Chile. Karl talks about the socially-distanced 2021 Hon...

S1E2 - Total Car Score Podcast from 2020-09-29T08:00

Total Car Score’s premier episode provides a background on each of the hosts, Karl Brauer, Lauren Fix and Javier Mota. The three automotive veterans discuss the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco, Cadillac’s...

Total Car Score Podcast - Trailer from 2020-09-28T21:57:34

The Total Car Score podcast, hosted by three automotive industry veterans with over 60 years combined experience, covers a wide range of automotive topics, including new car reviews, shopping gu...

Total Car Score Podcast - Trailer from 2020-09-28T21:57:34

The Total Car Score podcast, hosted by three automotive industry veterans with over 60 years combined experience, covers a wide range of automotive topics, including new car reviews, shopping guida...

Total Car Score Podcast - Trailer from 2020-09-28T21:57:34

The Total Car Score podcast, hosted by three automotive industry veterans with over 60 years combined experience, covers a wide range of automotive topics, including new car reviews, shopping guida...

Total Car Score Podcast - Trailer from 2020-09-28T21:57:34

The Total Car Score podcast, hosted by three automotive industry veterans with over 60 years combined experience, covers a wide range of automotive topics, including new car reviews, shopping gu...

Total Car Score Podcast - Trailer from 2020-09-28T21:57:34

The Total Car Score podcast, hosted by three automotive industry veterans with over 60 years combined experience, covers a wide range of automotive topics, including new car reviews, shopping guida...