James Raia

#280, Pivotal Debuts Helix Personal Flying Vehicle

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:17 — 69.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreKen Karklin, the CEO of ...

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Little Lexus leads value hybrid SUV luxury corps

The 2024 Lexus UX 250h continues the now six-year run for the uniquely positioned vehicle. It’s arguably the country’s best-valued, most ...

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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid: built, billed right

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is marketed as an inexpensive small sport utility vehicle with superior fuel economy. It’s an ...

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Little 2024 Mazda CX-30 SUV drives big, looks sporty

There’s plenty to like about small, simple and efficient cars with personalities and driving traits ideal for city dwellers. The 2024 ...

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#279, Ben Welch and his Million-Mile Suburban

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:23 — 67.2MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreBen Welch blames himself for ...

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Handsome and super fast, the 2023 Lucid Air is a new luxury car.

#278, Lucid Air takes best of 2023 honors

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 31:31 — 72.1MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreAs co-hosts of The Weekly ...

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Tesla Cybertruck debuts: Elon Musk’s alter ego?

Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, doesn’t do subtle. He makes spaceships that explode and underground vehicle transportation tunnels to nowhere. ...

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2023 Genesis G90: Large luxury sedan class

The automotive industry is fixated on gas mileage averages, emission efficiency and alternative fuels that may one day make internal combustion ...

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#277, New author on Tales from the Garage

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:01 — 75.6MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreLike many automotive enthusiasts, when ...

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2024 Kia Telluride moving through the SUV pack

The Kia Telluride, a three-row sport utility vehicle, was introduced in early 2019 as a 2020 model. It quickly found success ...

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The first available Rivian EV is already sold out before it's public debut, but test drives are near

#276, John Vincent, U.S. News & World Report, talks Best Cars, Brands, LA Auto Show

Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreJohn Vincent is the Senior Editor and Correspondent/Vehicle ...

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2024 Subaru Impreza does value right

The redesigned 2024 Subaru Impreza, a five-door hatchback, confirms the manufacturer’s long-standing reputation for versatility and reasonable pricing. It’s a little ...

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2023 Mercedes-AMG C 43: beautiful to behold, perplexing to drive

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class debuted in 1993 as the manufacturer’s entry-level sedan. Now 30 years old, the C class is no longer ...

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What a concept! LA Auto Show continues future car prototype spotlight — barely

The 1938 Buick Y-Job has a unique and dubious place in automotive history. It arguably had the worst name of any ...

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Lucid Motors announces first SUV, defines Gravity

Lucid Motors, the upstart electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Northern California, has unveiled the Lucid Gravity, a full-sized, luxury sport utility ...

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2024 Chevrolet Silverado: maintains its (off-road) presence among top pickup trucks

Unveiled in 1998 as a 1999 model, the Chevrolet Silverado has reached its mid-20s in fine standing as among the country’s ...

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