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Wheel Bearings

https://wheelbearings.media

Wheel Bearings is a podcast about cars and transportation hosted by Sam Abuelsamid, Nicole Wakelin and Roberto Baldwin

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89:12

Wheelbearings Episode 45

Wheel Bearings ·

2017/11/03

This week a special guest joins Dan and Sam. Casey Liss of the Accidental Tech Podcast and Analog(ue) stops by to share his thoughts on the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and Volvo Sensus. Sam ponders the Cadillac CT6 Plug-in and his experience visiting Waymo's secret test track in the California desert.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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77:10

Wheelbearings Episode 44

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2017/10/27

This week Sam praises Volvo for continuing to build great wagons, Dan plays with a fast BMW and the guys discuss acquisitions, working overtime and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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90:52

Wheelbearings Episode 43

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2017/10/20

This week, Sam talks about driving the Toyota Prius Prime which if you can get past the design is a really good and fuel efficient car. Dan ponders the Mitsubishi Mirage GT instead of something slightly used and way better for the same money before he transitions to the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. Volvo launches its first dedicated car for the Polestar brand, a 600-hp plug-in hybrid coupe, Audi rolls out a second-generation A7 and Tesla fires a whole bunch of people. Dan explains why he doesn't

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89:31

Wheelbearings Episode 42 - Maxi Mini, Family Haulin’,...

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2017/10/14

This week, Dan hauls his family around in the Hyundai Santa Fe and Sam ponders how big a Mini can be and still be a Mini. If you have a hard time committing to just one car, subscription services like Passport by Porsche may be the answer for you. Mislabeling of metals is not a problem you can fix with an over-the-air software update and may put Kobe Steel in even more trouble than Takata. Waymo publishes a surprisingly detailed safety report about its automated driving system and the guys answer

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107:42

Wheelbearings Episode 41 - SuperCruising Across...

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2017/10/04

We're back with a regular episode with Sam driving the Acura TLX A-Spec and Dan expounding upon the . Last week Sam spent a couple of days crossing the heartland in a Cadillac CT6 with his hands mostly off the steering wheel. Along the way, it seems like everyone from vacuum cleaner maven James Dyson to Ford CEO Jim Hackett was talking about building EVs with GM in the middle.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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33:57

Wheel Bearings Episode 40 - The ADAS and Autonomous...

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2017/10/02

Navigant Research senior analyst and Wheel Bearings co-host Sam Abuelsamid delivered a keynote presentation on the ADAS (advanced driver assist systems) and Autonomous driving landscape at the TU-Automotive ADAS to Autonomy conference in Detroit on October 2, 2017. Here's the audio of the presentation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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89:23

Wheelbearings Episode 39 - The Off-Road Ford GT, New...

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2017/09/22

This week Dan and Sam have both recently driven the off-road specialist from Ford Performance, the F-150 Raptor. It's got visual presence and a great engine, but would your humble hosts actually want to own one? Sam has also driven the Hyundai Elantra Sport, but unlike the manual transmission version Dan drove a few weeks ago, this one had the seven-speed dual clutch transmission.Volvo has revealed the new XC40 compact crossover with a new subscription leasing program that turns out to be very

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101:50

Wheelbearings Episode 38 - Grand Touring, Fun...

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2017/09/15

The guys return after a week away with Dan getting his turn at the Kia Niro while Sam tours in the Lexus LC500. We review the highlights of the Frankfurt Motor Show plus the hideous BMW X7, discuss what the NTSB had to say about a fatal Tesla crash, ponder stolen VW diesels and marvel at the creativity of Mazda's engineers. We also answer some really old voice mails.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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98:41

Wheelbearings Episode 37 - NSX weekend, warm and hot...

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2017/09/01

Sam tells us about driving the Acura NSX for a weekend, and we also discuss hatches warm and hot. The Hyundai Elantra GT Sport is the warm one while the Honda Civic Type R is on-boil. Speaking of hot, we finish up by discussing the partnership Ford and Dominos Pizza have just announced so both companies can learn more about autonomous logistics and customer behavior.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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83:22

Wheelbearings Episode 36 - Rome Isn’t Burning, Why...

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2017/08/24

The guys are back with a regular episode wherein we drive sibling vehicles from Korea, the Hyundai Elantra Sport and Kia Niro FE. Sam was wiped out last week after a whirlwind trip to San Francisco for the City of Tomorrow symposium hosted by Ford. While there he got the chance to talk with Bryan Salesky, one of the most experienced software engineers working on automated vehicles. Fiat Chrysler is also trying to get a foothold in the automated driving space while rumors of a Chinese acquisition

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54:41

Wheelbearings Special Episode: NEMPA MIT Technology...

Wheel Bearings ·

2017/08/18

Sam is recovering from a redeye flight, but we’ll be recording the next episode soon. In the meantime, we’re sharing recordings made during the New England Motor Press Association MIT Technology Conference. Held annually at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, this year’s theme was Lighter, Stronger, Faster.This week, we’ll present the first two panelists: Doctor Jody Hall, Vice President of the automotive market for the Steel Market Development Institute, and NanoSteel’s David

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111:25

Wheelbearings Episode 35 – Dull Edge, Travis Gets...

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2017/08/11

This week, Sam is again driving a Mazda Miata with brilliant steering while Dan fights the steering in the Ford Edge Sport. Another Hespen Rally is in the books and Sam goes off on a tangent about what happens to engineering development vehicles. Mazda announces the first production HCCI engine for 2019 and one of Uber’s biggest investors sues former CEO Travis Kalanick and guys try to give some advice on what kind of car should replace a VW GTI. Colin Sultan of 3M explains what the inventor of

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99:31

Wheelbearings Episode 34 - AMG Roadtripping, More...

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2017/08/06

This week Dan takes his turn in the Mazda Miata RF while Sam does a road trip to the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars in the Mercedes-AMG E43. While at MBS Sam talked with Nvidia's director of automotive, Danny Shapiro, heard Mazda SVP Robert Davis extol the virtues of internal combustion and saw his friend Bob Gritzenger struggle with EV charging infrastructure in northern Michigan.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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85:23

Wheelbearings Episode 033 - Faster, Slower, Fix It...

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2017/07/28

This week Sam is in the slightly quicker Civic, the Si sedan, Dan stays on-road in the off-road Jeep Compass and the guys delve into fixing diesel Volkswagens, regulations for automated driving and whether anyone will ever make any money on self-driving software. Also, Waze comes to Android Auto, the end of big cars and a contemplation on how to fix Lincoln.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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94:52

Wheelbearings Episode 032 - Convertibles, Hybrids,...

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2017/07/21

This week Sam has driven Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and compares the latest Mazda Miata to the original. Dan spends the week with a very different kind of convertible, the Mustang GT. When the new Nissan Leaf arrives this fall, it will have e-pedal for strong regenerative braking and ProPilot Assist which is automated but not self-driving. Before some listener questions, the guys dive into the latest ploy by Comcast to remain the most hated company in America.Advertising Inquiries:

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Wheelbearings Episode 031 - Absolutely Mainstream to...

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2017/07/15

This week Sam and Dan discuss the merits of the Subaru Impreza vs the Mistubishi Outlander Sport, the Merccedes-AMG GLA45, the all-new 2018 Honda Accord, the Aston Martin Valkyrie and a preview of the 2017 Concours de'Elegance of America. Don't forget to join the Hespen Rally if you are in Michigan on August 6, 2017.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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80:35

Wheelbearings Episode 030 - Crashing and Electrifying

Wheel Bearings ·

2017/07/07

As we head into the second half of 2017, Dan and Sam have a bunch of stuff to discuss including spending time with the Chevrolet Bolt and the air conditioning capacity of the Mazda CX-9. In the news topics, Tesla responds badly to IIHS crash test results, Volvo adds electrons to its full lineup and sales of the Kia Niro and Hyundai Ioniq reflect the changing character of the automotive market as a whole. EVENT ALERT: On August 6, 2017, please come join the Hespen Rally to honor the memory of Patrick

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78:16

Wheelbearings Episode 029 - Big Sedans, Servicing...

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2017/06/30

This week Sam drives a couple of big American sedans, the Buick LaCrosse and Lincoln Continental and Dan samples the Mazda CX-9. This devolves into a chat about Chris Lattner and working with/for Elon Musk and using rental car companies to service fleets of autonomous vehicles. Then Sam goes all analog with a visit to the Great Race stop in Ypsilanti, Mich.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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77:59

Wheelbearings Episode 028 - Uber loses its CEO, JD...

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2017/06/23

This week we talk about Travis Kalanick stepping down from Uber, the JD Power Initial Quality Scores, and a bunch of your questions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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95:26

Wheelbearings Episode 027 - Jags That Burn Oil On...

Wheel Bearings ·

2017/06/15

This week we talk about a diesel powered Jaguar XF, a BMW 5 Series that so good it's boring, the big shuffle at Uber, whether car makers will be the tier 1 suppliers to the tech industry for automated driving and answer a whole bunch of listener questions including some background on Sam's engineering career.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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