Wheel Bearings

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

  1. No Silverado Hybrids

    2d ago

    No Silverado Hybrids

    This week Sam drove the Polestar 4 and Kia Sportage Hybrid. Robbie had the Sportage plug-in hybriid and Nicole had the Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss. The Porsche Taycan is looking its wagon variants in America and gaining fake shifting. Chevrolet is redesigning the Silverado for 2027 with bigger V8s. Electrify America has opened a new 20 bay charging station in Santa Barbara. The Jeep Recon's range is even worse than anticipated and the Chevy Bolt has no battery reserve. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N has beat the Lexus LFA's Ring time. Carvana is now selling new vehicles and GM's battery boss isn't confident in solid state cells. Links Porsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan models Chevrolet Introduces the Next-Generation 2027 Silverado 1500, the Most Powerful and Advanced Silverado Everen/2026/jun/0516-chevrolet-next-generation-2027-silverado.html Electrify America Opens New EV Fast Charging Station in Santa Barbara, California The 2026 Jeep Recon’s EPA Rating Confirms It’s An Energy Guzzler Hyundai’s Electric Sedan Just Beat The Lexus LFA Around The Nürburgring - Autoblog Rivian faces a class action lawsuit over self-driving in its early vehicles - Engadget The New Chevy Bolt Was Driven Until It Died. Here’s What Its Battery Buffer Looks Like Carvana Quietly Bought Several Stellantis Dealerships And Now Sells New Cars Too - Jalopnik Here's Where GM Will Install New Sodium-Ion Batteries | Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 23m
  2. Following Fedex

    Jun 14

    Following Fedex

    This week Robbie has been driving the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid and Sam talks about the Cadillac Escalade IQ. We discuss the effect of speed on efficiency. BMW revealed a concept version of the upcoming electric M3. Audi showed the new Q7, the Nuvolari supercar and matrix LED lights for the new Q9. Genesis has a Magma GT3 sportscar coming. Mitsubishi has a rebadged Leaf and Subaru has 3 new manual transmission models. GM hosted a battery event in San Francisco and Dodge has a new fragrance for dads. Links TTD June 12, 2026 - Operation Frodo EV 2026 Design meets Performance: The BMW M Concept Neue Klasse – World premiere at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. GENESIS UNVEILS MAGMA GT3 CONCEPT AND OUTLINES NEXT-DECADE VISION AT 24 HOURS OF LE MANS DEBUT Mitsubishi Motors to Debut New Electric Vehicle in North America, Vehicle to be Named “Eclipse Sportback” 2027 Audi Q7 Audi Nuvolari Concept An Audi-first for the US: Adaptive Lighting with Digital Matrix LED headlights arrive on the all-new Q9 flagship SUV Subaru Teases Three New Manual Models for 2027, Including New WRX STI Dodge Charger Fragrance: One Spray Will Have Dad Firing on All Cylinders GM Empower 2026: Scaling the future of electrification, batteries, and energy How Redwood Materials Prioritizes Safety Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 22m
  3. Live From Nebraska

    Jun 8

    Live From Nebraska

    This week Robbie and Sam are on the road as part of Operation Frodo Electric 2026, transporting rescue dogs from the midwest to the Pacific Northwest in a fleet of EVs and they recorded live from a Kia EV9 somewhere on I-80 in Nebraska. This week Robbie drove the Kia K4 hatchback and Sam had the Honda Prelude. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 20m
  4. How We Cruise

    May 31

    How We Cruise

    This week Nicole drove the new Subaru Outback Wilderness, Robbie had the Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 SUV and Sam had the Kia EV9. In the news, GM opened a new Pasadena design studio and showed off a couple of GMC Hummer concepts. Waymo is having some challenges with its Robotaxis while Zoox is making improvements. Slate will announce final pricing in a few weeks and Mitsubishi is partnering with Nissan for a new truck for North America. Honda is pausing production of the Ridgeline and Ford is decontenting the Bronco Sport and planning to revive the Escape as an EV. Mercedes could get barred from the US market if a new bill becomes law and Volvo gets approvals to keep selling its vehicles. Nicole went to see a crash test at IIHS. Links GM officially opens new Advanced Design Pasadena Studio, reveals GMC HUMMER X truck and SUV concepts Viewer video shows Waymo stuck in floodwaters as flash flood warning hits Atlanta - YouTube Same Driver, new vehicle: Welcoming our first riders trips in the Ojai Las Vegas Zoox May 2026 Slate Auto Mitsubishi's Getting Serious About Trucks in North America Again: TDS Production of Honda Ridgeline Pausing Through 2028 2026 Ford Bronco Sport First Look: A Lot Less Stuff, But at Least It’s Cheaper Mercedes-Benz may be shut out of U.S. market under bill aimed at Chinese automaker ownership Volvo Cars receives a specific authorization in the United States under the ICTS Connected Vehicles Rule Ford Escape Revival Set For 2029 On Universal EV Platform Testing The Hansshow Tesla Supercharger Extension Cable Didn't Turn Out As Expected Watching the Mazda CX-5 IIHS Crash Test Changed My View on Safety 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu IIHS crash test Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    2h 13m
  5. Selling To Little Old Ladies

    May 27

    Selling To Little Old Ladies

    This week Nicole was driving the 2026 Subaru Solterra and Sam had the Kia Sportage plug-in hybrid. In recent days, both AMG and Ferrari have revealed new four-door GT models with over 1,000-hp electric propulsion and the response has been very different between the two. Stellantis had their big investor day last week and announced a bunch of new products and Sam got to try out a couple of European models and see a bunch of secret stuff. Citroen is also bringing back the 2CV. Rich Rebuilds bought an $800 Audi A8 with slight corrosion issue. Watch out for AI images for ride share damage and whatever you do don't buy a Lordstown Endurance. Links The 777 HP 2027 Ram Rumble Bee is The Most Powerful Muscle Truck Ever! 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Recreates Signature V8 Thrills-signature-v8-thrills/ AMG Goes Electric with the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Grande Panda | FIAT | Stellantis Media Stellantis Announces FaSTLAne 2030 A State Trooper Sold Me This $87,000 Luxury Car for $800 ITS OFFICIALLY 😵 - YouTube Citroën Is Bringing Back The 2CV Because EVs Got Too Expensive Rideshare Passenger Got A Damage Bill — Then Noticed The Photo Had An AI Logo [Roundup] - View from the Wing I Bought the Ultra-Rare Electric Truck You've Never Heard Of LandX Motors 2028 Ferrari Luce First Look: Ferrari’s First EV Revealed—So Long, Comfort Zone Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    2h 18m
  6. Lots of Honda Hybrids

    May 17

    Lots of Honda Hybrids

    Nicole is back from Disney World and she caught lots of fish. Robbie got to drive the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Sam had the latest Nissan Sentra. Robbie and his wife also got a great deal buying a new Hyundai Ioniq 5 to replace the one that is ending its lease shortly which means he probably won't be getting the new 2027 VW ID Buzz Tourer. Honda had their annual business briefing where they made a big commitment to hybrids and showed prototypes of the new Accord and RDX. Tesla is testing supercharger waiting lists and Chrysler might be planning a sub-$30k car. Toyota is planning a new factory in Texas and also selling a driver ed special Corolla in Japan with no radio and a manual gearbox. Volvo wants to fill its South Carolina factory and will build cars for whoever needs capacity. BMW showed two wild concepts Concorso d"Eleganza. Links The VW ID Buzz Took a Year Off and Came Back With a Mattress Honda Previews Hybrid Sedan Prototype During Global Honda Business Briefing Acura Previews Hybrid SUV Prototype During Global Honda Business Briefing Summary of 2026 Honda Business Briefing Lotus unveils Focus 2030: Reinforcing brand DNA with all-new hybrid-V8 supercar BMW of North America Introduces Preferred Pricing at IONNA Charging Network. Tesla Is Now Testing A Virtual Waitlist For Superchargers Chrysler Showed Dealers A Sub-$30,000 Compact Resurrecting The Pronto Name From Great '90s Plymouth Concepts - Jalopnik After 60 Years Of Corollas, Toyota Again Makes A Basic Manual Version With No Radio - The Autopian Volvo Is Opening its US Factory to Other Brands Alleged Toyota Service Bulletin Warns of Looming Motor Oil Shortage BMW Motorrad presents the „BMW Motorrad Vision K18“ at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. VISION BMW ALPINA: SPEED, REFINED. ‘Project Orca’: Toyota looks to Texas for new $2 billion U.S. assembly plant, filing shows Jeep 4xe Fire: Insurance Denied! Now What? This Wood-Clad, Talking 1983 Chrysler LeBaron Was WAY Ahead of Its Time! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 33m
  7. Driving Old Cars

    May 10

    Driving Old Cars

    Nicole is spending mothers day at Disney World so our friend Stephanie Brinley has stepped in again. Steph drove the Volvo EX30 and Hyundai Tucson PHEV. Robbie drove the oldest car any of us has ever been in (or on) the Benz Patent Motorwagen and Sam had the new Nissan Leaf. Sam and Stephanie both got to visit the Ford EV Development Center in Long Beach, home of the skunk works. VW has launched the ID Era 9X, a very impressive 3-row EREV built only for China. Lexus announced the new TZ 3-row electric crossover. BMW announced pricing and range for the US spec iX3 and the addition of a pre-chamber ignition system for its six-cylinder engines. The Japanese and Chinese are developing a new joint charging connector called ChaoJi. Ford unveiled a new Carhatt edition Super Duty truck and Nicole went to see it and spoke with designers Steve Gilmore and Bhavna Mistry from Ford and Ben Ewey from Carhatt. Links Somebody Put 223,000 Miles on a 3-Year Toyota Camry Lease and Walked Away Ford's Secret California Outpost Where It's Rethinking Its EV Strategy Ford's Next Model T: Inside the UEV Program Volkswagen ID. Era 9X Is On Another Planet From Any Other VW Sold! You Have To See This ALL-ELECTRIC THREE-ROW LUXURY: THE ALL-NEW 2027 LEXUS TZ 2027 Ford Super Duty Carhartt Package: Built to Take the Same Abuse as Your Carhartt ChaoJi Standard BMW M Ignite technology: Innovative new technology for all six-cylinder in-line engines from BMW M. BMW Officially Announces Pricing and Range for 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 54m
  8. Powdered Sugar Everywhere

    May 3

    Powdered Sugar Everywhere

    Nicole has returned from the Big Easy after driving the Acura MDX and eating beignets with too much powdered sugar (is there such a thing as too much?). She also drove the Infiniti QX65, Dodge Charger R/T and Kia Sportage. Sam had the Toyota Corolla FX and Robbie rented a Kia Carnival for a mini vacation. Fiat inexplicably raises the price of the 500e by $5,000 while Motor Trend drives a $10,000 Chinese EV that doesn't suck. The US spec BMW iX3 is projected to get 434 miles on a charge. The New York State Police are using new Mustang GTs to catch speeders. Dreame has created a ridiculous EV with solid rocket boosters. Lynk&Co has shown off a gorgeous electric GT coupe. Tesla is again shipping Chinese built EVs to Canada and Cadillac is building a very limited run of F1 edition CT5-V Blackwings. Links 2027 Infiniti QX65 Review: Tennessee-Built Luxury SUV Offers Refined Ride Is the 2026 Acura MDX Type S Worth It? | NewsNation Fiat Raises 500e Price by $5,000 With Almost Nothing New - Autoblog 2027 BMW iX3 Range Quietly Jumps To 434 Miles In The U.S. 480-HP Ford Mustang GT Joins Police to Crack Down on Speeders - Autoblog We Sent An Engineer To Check Out A Chinese Household-Appliance Company’s EV Rocket Car That Promises 0-60 in 0.9 Seconds. Here's What He Found - The Autopian This Chinese EV Coupe Wouldn't Look Out Of Place In Monaco Tesla starts selling Chinese-made Model 3s in Canada at the EV's lowest price ever - Engadget I Just Drove a $10,000 Chinese EV. No, It Didn’t Suck Blackwing hits the track: Introducing the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing F1® Collector Series Sierra Meadows Cabins Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 52m
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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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    https://wheelbearings.media
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    467
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