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

  1. One Trick Pony

    1 DAY AGO

    One Trick Pony

    Nicole had a last minute family emergency and couldn't make it, but Sam drove the Subaru WRX tS and Robbie provides an update on the Verge electric motorcycle he recently rode. In the news the least surprising announcement of the week came from Ram with the return of the TRX plus a diesel version of the heavy duty Power Wagon. Over on the Rich Rebuilds Youtube channel, Sam stumbled across his merger of a Honda Beat and an Arcimoto electric trike. We've been talking for a while about what a terrible idea electronic door releases are and now some Rivian owners are coming up with DIY mechanical solutions. Some college students in Japan are transforming a Daihatsu Copen Kei Roadster into a cool mini GR Supra for the Tokyo Auto Salon. We discuss some cool pickup truck bed features and a nearly 20 year old Ford sedan concept. Is the Fisker Karma the cockroach of the automotive world? VW shows the interior of the ID Polo and hurray! it's got physical controls. We also answer some listener messages. Links The Ram TRX Is Back For 2027, One-Trick Pony? You Asked, Ram Delivered: Ram Power Wagon With 6.7-Liter Cummins HO Turbo Diesel and Best-in-Class 1,075 lb.-ft. of Torque Building a Budget Tesla Roadster Honda e-Beat Honda Beat-offRivian Owners Are Adding DIY Emergency Door Releases for Their Kids - Autoblog Japanese Students Turn a Kei Car Into a Mini Toyota GR Supra - Autoblog These 9 Trucks Have Super Cool Bed Features - Jalopnik This Ford Concept Could’ve Been a Modern Crown Victoria - Autoblog Live from Dearborn: Driving the Ford Interceptor Concept It Feels Like The Fisker Karma Will Never Actually, Truly Die - The Autopian Volkswagen unveils a new cockpit generation – debuting with the all-new ID. Polo 02 Verge TS Pro electric motorcycle with solid state battery Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 30m
  2. Surprises and Disappointments

    28/12/2025

    Surprises and Disappointments

    This week, Nicole continues her stint with the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid and her family was wondering if it was ok when they heard the sound it makes. Sam had the opposite end of the scale with the Lexus TX 550h+, a 3-row plug-in hybrid crossover. The team discusses the EVs that InsideEVs is looking forward to in 2026 and what they are expecting and then devolves into the biggest surprises and disappointments of 2025 (at least in the automotive space). Buying a car used is generally a better financial decision than buying new, but there are segments you should stay away from. Consumer Reports suggests the best all-season tires for winter driving. It turns out that just because a car costs millions of dollars, not all of the parts are bespoke. VW launches a very cool new electric crossover in China. Car buyers looking for a cheap ride with a warranty no longer have a choice under $20,000. There are some fascinating options that used to be available on cars and TFL puts their 1927 Model T on the dyno. Finally, we discuss some more suggestions about what car Nicole should buy next and why Ford is making the Mach-E frunk optional. Links The cars InsideEVs is looking forward to in 2026 7 Cheap Used Cars That Aren't Worth The Trouble - Jalopnik Best All-Season Tires for Winter Driving - Consumer Reports These Supercars Save Money Using Parts From Boring Everyday Cars - Jalopnik Volkswagen Unveils a 450-Mile China-Only Electric SUV With 800V Fast Charging - Autoblog America Loses Its Last Subcompact Sedan as Nissan Kills the Versa in 2026 Options to Remember, or Maybe Not Putting Our 100-Year-Old Ford Model T On The Dyno! The Order of Time Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 41m
  3. Lightning Strikes Out

    23/12/2025

    Lightning Strikes Out

    This week we're joined by special guest Harvey Briggs. Harvey and Sam review the vehicles they drove last week while transporting 20 dogs nearly 2,000 miles as part of Operation Frodo. Nicole had the Ford Maverick Lobo and Robbie rode the Verge TS electric motorcycle. GM has struck a deal with Apple to get the Apple Music app on its vehicle's infotainment. Ford is scrapping major parts of its EV plans including cancelling the current Lightning and replacing it with a next-generation EREV. For 2026, the frunk is becoming an extra cost option on the Mach-E. Tim Kuniskis has confirmed that Ram's new midsize pickup will be called Dakota and volume trims will be around $40,000. Some Arizona highways could soon lose their speed limits and more people are recognizing how dumb modern door handles are. Waymo's robotaxis got frozen when San Francisco had a major power outage and we review some of the suggestions from readers about what car Nicole should buy next. Links Operation Frodo' helping shelter dogs find new life in PNW Apple Music now available natively in GM vehicles with standard streaming; Cadillac debuts studio-grade Spatial Audio in Dolby Atmos Ford Now Charges Mustang Mach-E Buyers for a Frunk Ford takes $20B Hit, Cancels Lightning The Dakota Mid-Size Truck Is Finally Coming Back But It's Going To Cost As Much As A Ram 1500 - The Autopian This State Wants to Get Rid of Its Speed Limits More People Are Realizing This Type Of Car Door Is Too Dangerous - The Autopian Frozen Waymos backed up San Francisco traffic during a widespread power outage | The Verge Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 47m
  4. Going Autonomous

    13/12/2025

    Going Autonomous

    Nicole is finally back and while she was away she drove a Mercedes-Benz E-Class diesel wagon and since she returned she's been driving the Acura Integra A-Spec. Robbie shares his thoughts on the new Mercedes-Benz CLA hybrid. Sam had the Honda Accord Touring Hybrid and the Land Rover Defender X. In the news, Kia has revealed the redesigned second generation Seltos, and Mazda has revealed some of the tech in the 2026 CX-5. Nissan has decided to partner with Wayve to bring hands-off/eyes-off driving to its future versions of ProPilot while Rivian is doing it all in-house. Meanwhile in Texas, Aurora has joined Kodiak in hauling fracking sand with driverless trucks. Ford's ADHD approach to electric vehicles brings it to partner with Renault of affordable EVs and splitting up its battery joint-venture with SK On. Subaru brings an affordable price point to its new Uncharted EV and Sam talks with James Philbin, Rivian's VP of ADAS and Autonomy. Make sure you send us an e-mail or drop comments in the discord to explain what car Nicole should get to replace the Wagoneer S and why! You can help out the many people that are food insecure this holiday season by donating to Feeding America and Robbie will write and record a song for you or at your local food bank. There are also dogs in need of assistance and Sam will be joining a crew of volunteers helping to transport them to forever homes in December and you can help by donating to Operation Frodo. Links are below. Links Operation Frodo Feeding America Kia Unveils the all-new Seltos: a Bold SUV with a Strong Presence and Maximized User Experience 2026 Mazda CX-5 Tech Nissan and Wayve Sign Definitive Agreements to Deliver Next-Generation Driver Assistance Technology Detmar Selects Aurora to Deploy Expanded Fleet of Autonomous Trucks for Major Energy Producer Ford and Renault Group form a strategic partnership for passenger and commercial vehicles, starting with two affordable electric cars in Europe ALL-NEW 2026 SUBARU UNCHARTED EV ARRIVES WITH MORE THAN 300 MILES OF RANGE, STARTING AT $34,995 MSRP Rivian Goes All-in on Autonomy and AI Fewer EVs need fewer batteries: Ford and SK On end their joint venture - Ars Technica Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    2 hr
  5. Updating the Wedge

    08/12/2025

    Updating the Wedge

    Friend of the show Perry Stern is back to talk about the Honda Prologue and some Nissans. Sam drove the Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss. We discuss driving the third generation of Nissan's e-Power series hybrid in the Qashqai as a preview of the next Rogue as well as the interim Nissan Rogue plug-in hybrid. Nissan has also implemented the first Qi2 wireless charger in the 2026 Pathfinder and Murano. Toyota went high performance this week the debut of the GR GT sports car, the GR GT3 racer and Lexus LFA electric concept. Donald Trump wants to give Americans access to kei cars and 1970s station wagons, but it's doubtful most Americans actually want them. Jaguar Land Rover has ditched long-time design chief Gerry McGovern. Encor has created a magnificent Lotus Esprit S1 restomod and Jason Fenske is disappointed with his Lucid Air. Finally Sam has a conversation with Marc-Andre Forget, the CEO of DCBEL Energy. You can help out the many people that are food insecure this holiday season by donating to Feeding America and Robbie will write and record a song for you or at your local food bank. There are also dogs in need of assistance and Sam will be joining a crew of volunteers helping to transport them to forever homes in December and you can help by donating to Operation Frodo. Links are below.  Links Operation Frodo Feeding America Let The Rage Flow Through You: Mercedes Wants To Charge Owners $200 For These Built-In Features - The Autopian Nissan Qashqai | e-POWER or Mild Hybrid SUV The New 2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV Is the Most CONTROVERSIAL Car of the Year! 2026 Nissan Pathfinder Press Kit TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Premieres GR GT & GR GT3 | Toyota | Global Newsroom Lexus World Premieres Lexus LFA Concept BEV Sports Car | Lexus | Global Newsroom | Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website Trump invites ‘cute’ Japanese kei trucks to come to America | The Verge Remember the Crazy Jaguar 00 Concept? The Man Behind It Just Got Fired. Reimagining the Lotus Esprit S1 Jason Fenske Is Disapointed by his Lucid Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    2h 2m
  6. Banning Subscriptions, Sort Of

    30/11/2025

    Banning Subscriptions, Sort Of

    This week Stephanie Brinley is again sitting in for Nicole and she drove the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. Robbie and his wife rented a Chrysler Pacifica and Sam has the Mercedes-AMG G63. In the news, someone has rendered a Dodge Magnum revival based on the new Charge Daytona, and a New York State Senator wants to sort of ban in-vehicle subscriptions, but not really and Stellantis is still annoying customers with in-dash ads. Dealers are at it again with stupid markups on the new Honda Prelude. Jason Torchinsky has thoughts on how much acceleration is enough. Used EVs are selling faster than gas cars. Kia has an off-road concept of the EV5 in China. EuroNCAP is updating its scoring standards for 5 stars including physical buttons. Despite the best efforts of the Trump administration to kill EVs and infrastructure, Georgia is disbursing $24M for EV charging while Waymo is no longer able charge its robotaxis overnight in Santa Monica. You can help out the many people that are food insecure this holiday season by donating to Feeding America and Robbie will write and record a song for you or at your local food bank. There are also dogs in need of assistance and Sam will be joining a crew of volunteers helping to transport them to forever homes in December and you can help by donating to Operation Frodo. Links are below. Links This Dodge Magnum Revival Shows How America Could Bring Back the Muscle Wagon - Autoblog New York Wants To Make Annoying Car Subscriptions A Thing Of The Past - Jalopnik Are You Willing to Pay $63,000 For a Honda Prelude? Some Dealers Think So - Autoblog The New 2026 Fiat 500 Takes 16 Seconds To Accelerate To 60 MPH And That's Just Fine. Yeah I Said It - The Autopian Chinese automakers double share in EU Used Cars Are Lingering on Lots as Prices Climb, But EVs Are Moving Fast Kia’s EV5 Weekender Looks Too Good To Stay A Concept | Carscoops Pop-Up Ads Are Appearing On Stellantis Infotainment Screens Again - Jalopnik New NCAP crash tests target "annoying" ADAS, reward buttons | Autocar GDOT awards $24M for 26 new electric vehicle charging stations across Georgia – WABE Santa Monica blocks overnight charging at Waymo lots Operation Frodo Feeding America Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 46m
  7. EV Pulse Reunion

    23/11/2025

    EV Pulse Reunion

    This week both Robbie and Nicole are on vacation so Craig Cole is back along with Chad Kirchner. Sam had the Lucid Gravity Grand Touring. Ahead of the LA Auto Show, Lucid also announced the more affordable Touring trim that starts just under $80,000. Jeep has revealed all the details of its first electric off-roader and lets just say we're not sure who is going to buy it. Hyundai showed the production version of the Ioniq 6 N and the new Crater off-road concept that could challenge the Wrangler and Bronco. We have pricing on the new Honda Prelude and details of the new Porsche Cayenne Electric. Genesis has revealed the GV60 Magma performance EV, the G90 Wingback wagon and Magma GT concept. Bollinger has stopped paying its bills. You can help out the many people that are food insecure this holiday season by donating to Feeding America and Robbie will write and record a song for you or at your local food bank. There are also dogs in need of assistance and Sam will be joining a crew of volunteers helping to transport them to forever homes in December and you can help by donating to Operation Frodo. Links are below.  Links 2026 Jeep Recon Review: Electric and Ready for the Wild | GreenCars Lucid Launches Lower Priced Gravity Touring For $79,900 First Look: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Brings Track-Ready Performance | GreenCars Hyundai CRATER Concept Makes Global Debut at AutoMobility LA 2025 2026 Honda Prelude Deliveries Start—$43,195 And 44 MPG Bollinger Motors Has Stopped Paying Its Bills The 2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric Is a $111,000 EV That Can Charge Wirelessly genesis unveils magma gt concept, signaling the future of its performance heritage Genesis G90 Wingback previews wild M5 Touring rival | Autocar Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    2h 5m
  8. It's the Rogue-Lander PHEV

    17/11/2025

    It's the Rogue-Lander PHEV

    Nicole is in Mexico this week for the Baja 1000 so Craig Cole from AutoEsoterica stepped in. Robbie went to Poland this week to drive a simulator and Sam had the refreshed 2025 Kia EV6 GT-Line. We discuss the new 2027 Kia Telluride that will be revealed in full at the LA Auto Show this week and speculate about whether it will have the same powertrains as the Hyundai Palisade including the next-generation HMG hybrid system that was in the Palisade that both Nicole and Sam drove. Nicole also drove the new Dodge Charger Six-Pack on the tail of the dragon. Toyota has initiated its first North American battery plant in North Carolina. Nissan is launching a plug-in hybrid version of the Rogue that is just a rebadged Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Tesla is reportedly testing CarPlay to add to its infotainment system and Jeep launches the first of 12 monthly special edition Wranglers. Finally, we've discussed EVs being too quick for most drivers and now the Chinese government is doing something about it. Links The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid: Bigger, Tougher, Family-Ready 2027 Kia Telluride First Look | GreenCars Toyota Opens Its First North American Lithium Ion Battery Plant The 2026 Dodge Charger Lets You Have Your Cake And Eat It Too 2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV Is Tesla about to finally surrender to Apple CarPlay? | The Verge Jeep® Brand Airdrops First of 12 Monthly Wrangler Special Editions in Yearlong Celebration to Mark 85 Years of Off-road Domination China proposes 5-second 0-100 km/h acceleration limit on vehicles to enhance road safety AutoEsoterica Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 38m
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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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    2016 - 2026
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