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Wheel Bearings is a podcast about cars and transportation hosted by Sam Abuelsamid, Nicole Wakelin and Roberto Baldwin
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- Yesterday1h 42m
Welcome Jill Of Many Places
This week our new co-host Jill Ciminillo joins the show and she's been driving the Ford Ranger. Sam had the new 2026 Mazda CX-5. Our whole team converged on New York for the debut of the new Hyundai Tucson and Sam had a conversation with Eric Wood, head of product experience about the new Pleos Connect infotainment system and Gleo AI voice assistant. Links EVgo Announces Next-Generation Charging System Capable of 750kW LEXUS FULL-LINE PRICING Lexus TZ Sharply Undercuts Luxury Rivals With a $65K Starting Price - Autoblog 2027 Hyundai Tucson First Look: What Changes for Hyundai’s Best-Selling SUV? | GreenCars GM Really Isn't Going To Build That Many Chevy Bolts: Report Ultium Cells to bring LMR prismatic battery cell production to Tennessee for future GM EVs Final Technical Support Document | NHTSA Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk ‘Cannot Give Up’: Hyundai’s R&D Boss On The Solid-State Battery Bet Nissan Is Targeting a Stacked Hybrid Lineup in the U.S. by 2030 The new BMW 3 Series.Returning to the Stage — How Rallying Is Our Road Car Future Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 6 days ago1h 24m
Drop The Battery
This week Robbie is driving the BMW M3 Competition and Sam has the Toyota bZ XLE Plus Links The Board of Volvo Cars appoints Klaus Zellmer as President and CEO VEHICLE CARGO SPACE ACCESS PROVIDING METHOD Ford Patents reveal new clues for Fathom! Can the 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV Keep Up With a V8 Jeep Wrangler 392 in a Drag Race? Electric future, established name: The new ID. Tiguan premieres in October | Releases 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500 Full Pricing Uncovered How recycled minerals from GM EV batteries are helping power new ones GM raises the bar for Heavy-Duty power, capability and control headlined by all-new Duramax 8.3L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine- Ford Mustang manual may outlive the V8 BYD’s $10,000 EV Is Getting A Huge Upgrade, With 5-Minute Charging Dodge's Fire-Preventing Ejecting Battery Patent Is American Individualism At Its Finest - Jalopnik Everybody Hates China’s Hilariously Bad Battery Ejector Idea Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 2 weeks ago2h 16m
Reading Comprehension
This week Robbie has been driving the Kia Telluride hybrid and the GMC Sierra EV while Sam had the very impression new Kia Seltos. In the news, VW showed a new EV concept and a lot of people misread the press release. Ford is again refreshing the F-150 and adding hands-free towing capability to BlueCruise. Volvo has upgraded the XC90 and XC60 PHEVs with double the electric range. GM dropped details on the new V8s in the 2027 trucks and the updated user interface. Robotaxis without controls make problems for first responders and Sam and Robbie visit a magnet factory. Links Mission Efficiency - Volkswagen presents the world’s most efficient near-production electric car How Did Everyone Get This Wrong? VW's New 'Mission Efficiency' Doesn't Get 900 Miles Of Range Out Of A Small Battery - The Autopian TTD September 15, 2026 - Ford Adds Hands-Free Towing to 2027 F-150You Asked, We Listened: BlueCruise Hands-Free Towing Is Coming Volvo Cars unveils America's longest electric range plug-in hybrids: the new XC60 and XC90 GM Thinks Truck Buyers Want A Bunch Of Screens For Some Reason - The Autopian Tesla Cybercab's Touchscreen Is Already Proving To Be A Problem For First Responders - Jalopnik Magnetics | MP Materials GM’s legendary Small Block V8 enters its next generation with more power and capability Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 3 weeks ago1h 47m
Will Chinese Cars Be Made In America
Sam shares his thoughts on the Dodge Charger Six Pack Scat Pack and Robbie teases the Kia Telluride hybrid and talks about e-bikes. Honda adds more ground clearance to the Passport Trailsport, Audi fully reveals the new A2 e-tron, Volvo refreshes the XC40 and Range Rover launches an EV. Arbe gets a first production contract for its imaging radar. Donald Trump wants Chinese automakers to build cars in America, but the Senate has opposite ideas. Stellantis wants to sell its Brampton assembly plant and Xiaomi has a new EREV SUV with a popup roof. VW is looking at body-on-frame trucks and utilities for the US and Horse Powertrain opens a Detroit office. Finally, Sam sees the Kindred Bronco EV and we answer listener questions. Links Honda Passport Reaches New Heights: 2027 Passport TrailSport Gets New Lifted Suspension, Tougher Styling and More Features Audi A2 e-tron: Rethinking efficiency Significant safety, tech, and design updates to Volvo Cars’ new XC40 subcompact SUV RANGE ROVER ELECTRIC: A NEW ERA FOR THE ORIGINAL LUXURY SUV Hirain and Arbe Selected by One of the World's Largest Automotive Groups for Level 3 Program Across Multiple Brands Trump says he would allow Chinese automakers to build cars in US S.4429 - Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 119th Congress (2025-2026) Stellantis has potential deal to sell Brampton plant, frustrating Unifor Volkswagen Eyes F-150 and Wrangler Territory to Revive U.S. Sales - Autoblog Xiaomi SkyNomad N90 Maker of a 1,527-HP EV Introduces an SUV With a Pop-Up Roof Cabin - Autoblog Horse Powertrain expands global capability with new North America office Discover Kindred EV Bronco Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 3 weeks ago1h 27m
Can They Sell 100K
This week Robbie finally gets his hands on the new Honda Prelude and Sam drives the Land Rover Discovery. Links Nissan and Honda Conclude Joint Development Agreement to Standardize ECUs and Software for Next-Generation SDVs The Isuzu V8-Powered Chevy Feretta Was GM's Forbidden Camaro-Killer New Ford Mustang Fox Body: ‘80s Icon Reborn! | 4K - YouTube Classic Fox Body Ford Mustang The World’s EV Capital Doesn’t Need Fast Chargers Everywhere Hyundai Dealer Set EV Charging Rates That Led to a $418 Bill - Autoblog Scout Motors Reveals Two Distinct Expressions of the Scout® Traveler™ SUV Mitsubishi Motors Unveils the All-New Pajero Cross-Country SUV Ford Wants To Sell 100,000 Fathom Electric Pickups In Year One. That’s A Huge Goal Hyundai's Latest Cost-Cutting Trick Is To Remove The Instrument Cluster - Autoblog Claims of Savings From Gutting Fuel Economy Rules Are a Lie Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Aug 30, 20261h 53m
It's A Lot
This week Robbie has the GMC Hummer EV SUV and Sam has the Kia Telluride X-Pro SX Prestige. In the news, Hyundai announces at its investor day that the Santa Fe will be its first EREV and Lincoln is bringing the Corsair back as a hybrid from China. Rivian R1s are getting a software update Honda is waiting to see what happens with US trade decisions before it finallizes plans for another factory. The Ford Maverick is getting both cheaper and more expensive and Nevada is getting up to 8,000 robotaxis. McDonalds won't serve a Benz patent motorwagen in the drive through and Aptera gets independent testing of its solar charging capability. Waking up from the Dreame Dream. Links Hyundai Motor Company Charts Profit-Driven Growth Roadmap at 2026 CEO Investor Day More for Every Drive: Inside the 2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid Rivian EVs Are Getting A Software Update That Makes It Easier To Dodge The Cops Honda's Next U.S. Factory Could Hinge On USMCA - Jalopnik Jeep Is Returning to China to Build Electric SUVs for the World - Autoblog 2027 Ford Maverick EcoBoost Prices Cut By Up To $4,270 - CarsDirect Dreame’s dream of a rocket-powered car is dead | The Verge Toyota Celica set to be revived as AWD hybrid | Autocar New 2028 Lotus Esprit to offer V6 in addition to hybrid V8 | Autocar Aptera's Solar-Powered EV Can Go 47 Miles On Sun Power Alone—In Theory BMW Just Hit 2 Million EVs Sold, And The iX3 Is Carrying The Team Does Ultra-Fast Charging Ruin An EV Battery? BYD Did It 350 Times In 9 Days To Find Out No Food for You: McDonalds REJECTS the World's Oldest Car Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate thousands of robotaxis in Nevada Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Aug 25, 20261h 48m
The Outbackier Subaru
This week Robbie and Sam are joined by Craig Cole who has his own thoughts on the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Robbie tells us about hauling band gear in the new Subaru Outback and Sam pontificates on the BMW XM. In the news, why are some automakers using NACS only for DC charging with a J1772 port of AC? Chinese regulators are forcing a recall of millions of cars with manual door latch backups that are too hard to find. Cadillac's midsize crossover finally gets a PHEV, but only in China for now. A recent rash of thefts from cars has Sam thinking about Faraday bags for key fobs. The next Mini cooper might ditch front wheel drive for the first time ever. Genesis launches a new 3-row electric SUV, the GV90 and puts a hybrid into the GV80 while Hyundai shows a new Tucson. Jalopnik highlights some of the wild machines created by George Barris and now you can protect the tax dollars you paid by putting a Flock Sock on a camera to keep the UV rays away. Links GreenCars Review of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV \New Bad Trend: NACS Ports That Can Only DC Fast Charge - YouTube Chinese Regulators Recall Millions Of EVs Because Their Mechanical Door Handles Are Too Hard To Find Cadillac Launches XT5 PHEV in China What Is a Faraday Bag and Do You Need One? | Carwow Get a Faraday Bag Why the Next MINI Cooper Might Ditch Front-Wheel Drive A NEW ICON’S ARRIVAL, GENESIS UNVEILS GV90 FLAGSHIP SUV Genesis Reveals Details on the Upcoming GV80 Hybrid’s Powertrain 10 George Barris Custom-Built Cars Every Gearhead Should Know - Jalopnik Hot Album Drops Tied to Fatal Crash Rate Increases: Study 2027 Hyundai Tucson First Look: Bigger, Boxier, Bolder 3D-Printed Flock Sock Covers Flock Cameras To, Uh, Protect Them From UV Rays - Jalopnik Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Aug 17, 20262h 14m
People With Too Much Money
This week Robbie and Sam are joined by Perry Stern. Perry has two cars to compare that are basically the same, the Lamborghini Revuelto and Chevrolet Bolt. Sam had the new Subaru Outback and Robbie drove the Dodge Charger R/T SixPack. Sam and Perry also drove the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, mild hybrid and Eclipse Sportback. Kia has dropped price and range details for the EV3, GM cancelled the battery venture with Samsung, and is expanding its charging network with EVGo. Who buys Mansory cars? There's some new stuff from Acura, Cadillac and McLaren from Monterey car week. Also rich guys spent insane amounts of money at the Monterey auctions. The Ford Fathom is going to longer than we thought and Sam talks with Travis Wattles and Kevin Sittner from Mitsubishi. Links All-new 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport revealed with head-turning design, rewarding features, and smarter tech The 2027 Kia EV3 Is Almost Here—With 280 Miles Of Range For The AWD Models 2027 Kia EV3 Starts At Just $31,385, And The Model With 321 Miles Of Range Is $36,485 - Jalopnik GM Walks Away From $3.5B Battery Factory, Leaving Samsung SDI In Full Control Mansory Turned the Ford GT Into a $1.8 Million Supercar Nobody Asked For - Autoblog Ford Fathom on Track: Universal EV Production System Comes to Life at LAP Acura NEXERA Vision Debuts at Monterey Car Week, Redefining the Future of Acura Design Introducing the McL 6GT - YouTube McLaren McL 6GT: The new realisation of Bruce McLaren’s supercar dream Race Bred, Street Cred: The Two Pedigrees of the Mustang Dark Horse SC Cadillac unveils V-ONE concept GM and EVGo open new Flagship Charging Station Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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