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Wheel Bearings

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

  1. Why Is High Temperature Cold?

    1 DAY AGO

    Why Is High Temperature Cold?

    This week Nicole has been driving the new GMC Acadia AT4 while Sam had the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid featuring a Toyota hybrid powertrain. This week Ram held a technical deep dive on the new EREV Ramcharger pickup and we've got details. Mercedes-Benz is testing an EQS with semi-solid state batteries from Factorial Energy and Sam has a conversation with Factorial CEO Siyu Huang. Polestar is trying to attract Tesla owners with up to $20,000 in savings on a Polestar 3. Ford has a new plan to cover deductibles on stolen F-Series trucks and Volvo is teasing more details on the new ES90. Kia showed all the details on the new EV4 and showed a concept for its upcoming EV2. Jeep is delaying the US launch of the new Compass and our pal Tommy Mica from TFL compares the new Mini Countryman SE to his classic 1993 Mini Cooper. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links 2025 GMC Acadia Ram 1500 Ramcharger Mercedes-Benz and Factorial Begin Testing Solid State batteries Polestar goes after Tesla owners $8/month Ford Plan will cover deductible if your vehicle is stolen More Volvo ES90 details Kia EV2 Concept and EV4 Jeep Delays Launch of New Compass Maxi Mini Interview with Factorial Energy's Dr. Raimund Koerver Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    2h 2m
  2. All The Weathers

    FEB 23

    All The Weathers

    This week, Sam has driven the Genesis GV80 Coupe while Nicole had the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. Nicole, Robbie and Sam all had a chance to drive the updated the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 including the off-roady XRT model. In the news this week, the General Services Administration has decided that federal government facilities don't need EV charging facilities and it will decomission 8,000 chargers over the next several weeks. There's a new Chevrolet Spark EV, but it's not coming to America. Kia has shown off production images of the EV4 and PV5. BMW has an impressive new prototype called Heart of Joy based on the upcoming Neue Klasse. Stellantis has completed development of its level 3 AutoDrive, but has no schedule for putting it on production vehicles. Polestar is going to provide electronics upgrades to early buyers of the PS3 and Volvo has teased the ES90 sedan. Links Nicole on the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Sam on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT Robbie looks at J3400 charging on the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 New Chevy Spark EV Kia EV4 BMW "Heart of Joy" prototype STLA AutoDrive Polestar to upgrade ADAS computers Volvo teases ES90 sedan GSA to shut down chargers and sell off EVs Kia shows production PV5 van Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 23m
  3. No Pop Ups!

    FEB 16

    No Pop Ups!

    This week all three of our crew were in Palm Springs at various times to drive a new car that we'll discuss next week. We did however discuss the Temu mid-century modern hotel with Ritz-Carlton prices that we stayed at. At home Sam drove the Toyota Crown Signia and Nicole had the Subaru Solterra. Volvo announced a Cross Country edition of the EX30 this week. Sam took his wife to Palm Springs and rented a Polestar2 from Hertz and charged it at the Rivian outpost near Joshua Tree. Honda and Nissan called off their engagement and Honda announced pricing for the new Passport. Some Jeep owners reported pop up ads for extended warranties. Continental is adding aero-dimples to some tires. The Toyota Tacoma is getting recalled for trapping off-road mud and damaging the brakes. Sam and Jonathan supercharged a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and we have an update on last week's discussion of turning on headlights to warm a cold car battery and responding to listener mails. Links Volvo EX30 Cross Country Renting a Polestar 2 from Hertz Charging a Polestar 2 at a Rivian Charging Outpost Nissan Honda merger officially dead Honda prices new Passport Jeep Pop up ads Continental Aerodimples Toyota Tacoma muddy brakes Supercharging the Ioniq 5 Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 25m
  4. Good And Bad Cold Weather Advice

    FEB 9

    Good And Bad Cold Weather Advice

    Nicole is back after driving both the Hyundai Palisade and Kia K4 GT-Line turbo. Sam did some truck stuff with Hyundai's trucklet, the 2025 Santa Cruz and Robbie has some tire feedback. Ford has confirmed its plans to offer extened range EV powertrains in large trucks and SUVs. Someone has developed a wide-body kit for the already wide new Dodge Charger Daytona, and VW has teased a new $21,000 EV that will be revealed next month. Nissan apparently doesn't want to just be a subsidiary of Honda and is looking for other partners. Subaru has unveiled the new Forester hybrid coming this spring with 35 mpg. There's a Faraday Future FF91 on bring a trailer. Tesla sales are crashing all over the place and apparently, most of them still don't have the hardware needed for unsupervised self-driving. Finally we answer a listener question about starting a car when it's really cold and discover some very dubious advice. Links Ford Confirms EREV plans Model 3 sales crash in California Apparently the Dodge Charger Daytona wasn't widen enough Honda-Nissan Merger might be off VW teases new entry-level EV 2025 Subaru Forester hybrid Faraday FF91 for $40K? Tesla Vehicles Still Don't Have L5 Hardware Oct 2016 Autopilot Conference call Bridgestone Blizzak tires Terrible cold weather advice from JD Power Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 47m
  5. Buy While You Can

    FEB 2

    Buy While You Can

    This weekend Nicole is visiting her daughters and Robbie is taking care of a family medical emergency, so Sam is joined by Perry Stern and Stephanie Brinley. Stephanie has been driving a Toyota GR Corolla on winter tires and Perry has the new GMC Terrain. Sam drove a Honda Ridgeline Trailsport to Ohio to visit Honda's new EV hub. In the news, is there a chance that GM could sell a rebadged version of Hyundai's Korean Staria minivan? Kia is sending its more affordable EV5 electric crossover to Canada, but has no US plans for it. VW has also cancelled plans to bring the ID7 sedan to America. Polestar has put together winter rally special versions of all three of its current models. In the auctions, someone actually paid over $71,000 for a Honda CR-X. Sam and Steph drove the new Toyota 4Runner, on road and off. The Trump administration has imposed 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico and vehicles are going to get way more expensive in the coming weeks. Between tariffs and moves to eliminate EV incentives, GM has already cut a shift at production at its Ramos Arizpe factory that builds the gas and electric Blazer, Equinox EV, Cadillac Optiq and Honda Prologue. We answer some listener questions and Sam has a conversation with General Motors SVP of Software engineering Dave Richardson. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links Could GM sell the Hyundai Staria? Polestar Arctic Circle Collection Toyota 4Runner Drive $71K for a CR-X!? Cars, trucks and everything about to get more expensive Canada to get Kia EV5, not US GM cuts shift at Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico No VW ID7 for America Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 60m
  6. Swagoneer

    JAN 27

    Swagoneer

    This week, Nicole has been driving the refreshed 2025 Hyundai Tucson in the New Hampshire cold while Robbie enjoyed some unseasonably warm bay area weather with the Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet. Sam was pleasantly surprised with the efficiency and value of the new VW Jetta. In the news, Nicole and Sam have a first drive report on the new Jeep Wagoneer S EV. Ram confirms a midsize pickup will be built in Belvidere, Ill. in 2027 and Cadillac launches its first electric V model, the Lyriq-V. The new national electrical code could be a problem for anyone that wants to install a level 2 EV charger with a plug. Clarios has an interesting new 12V battery with an integrated supercapacitor. Apple has wiped the claims that next-gen Carplay will launch in 2024 from its website and Ford has promised dealers more affordable models. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links Jeep Wagoneer S Ram Midsize truck in Belvidere Cadillac Lyriq-V Could GM sell the Hyundai Staria? Electric Code update could be problematic for EV charging Clarios launching hybrid supercapicitor batteries Next-gen carplay not coming in 2024 Ford to expand affordable models and trims Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 38m
  7. Canoo Without A Paddle

    JAN 18

    Canoo Without A Paddle

    This week as we prepare for our next round of driving new cars, Nicole tells us about driving the Hyundai Ioniq6, Robbie fills in the details on the BMW Z4 and Sam has the Chevrolet Blazer EV LT. Sam had an opportunity this week for a local drive of the new Nissan Murano and Armada. Acura releases an image and name for its new electric crossover coupe. There's disscussion of what engine Scout will use as a range extender. VW plans to bring its Cupra brand to America in partnership with Penske. The Auto Alliance sues to block the new automatic braking regulations. Subaru is adopting Toyota's infotainment system. Ram is dropping plans for the big battery Ram REV and Canoo finally unplugs. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links Acura RSX How big a range extender does Scout need? VW to bring Cupra brand to US with Penske Auto Alliance Sues NHTSA over AEB rule 2026 Subaru Outback to get Toyota Infotainment Ram cancels long-range REV Canoo Files For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Bob Broderdorf Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    2h 11m
  8. Do You Want a Luxury Minivan

    JAN 12

    Do You Want a Luxury Minivan

    We're all back from CES in one piece. Nicole finally got to swap out the Buick Enclave and got a Land Rover Defender 110 while Sam discusses the GMC Sierra EV and how good it is to be able to pre-condition the cabin of an EV on cold winter mornings. Robby has a manual transmission BMW Z4 that he's barely driven yet. At CES Sam and Nicole got a briefing from Faraday X and learned very little and have little more confidence than we had 8 years ago when we first saw the FF91. Honda showed us prototypes of its first two new EVs coming in 2026 in the 0 Series line and Sam got a close look at the half-Honda/half-Sony Afeela 1. Chevrolet has priced the new Corvette ZR1 and it is both really expensive and a bargain. The Detroit Auto Show continues its retreat into a regional dealer show which is not a bad thing, but we did get to find out the winners of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicles of the year. Sam also stumbled across a cool electric RV based on the Brightdrop delivery van. While at CES Sam also had a conversation with Anders Bell, head of global engineering for Volvo Cars. Links Faraday X Honda 0 Series Afeela 1 Preview Corvette ZR1 pricing 2025 NACTOY Winners Grounded electric camper van The "end" of the Detroit Auto Show Tommy and Roman Check out the Lexus LM Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    2h 7m
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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 - 2025
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