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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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2 hr 17 min

Can You Fathom It

This week Robbie and Sam are joined by Stephanie Brinley. Stephanie drove the Mercedes-Benz CLA and Lexus ES350e, Robbie had the Subaru Uncharted and Sam had the Jeep CherokeeSam also had a conversation with Dodge CEO Matt McAlear about the new new Super Bee and what's happening with the brand.LinksA2 e-tron sets new efficiency benchmark at AudiElectric Ford Fathom to Be Priced From $29,945 | GreenCarsThe 'Freedom Car' Aims The Right Idea At The Wrong VillainMercedes Boss Says The Auto Industry Went 'Too Far' With Removing ButtonsGrenading Ford 1.0-Liter Engines Pose 'Unreasonable Risk To Motor Vehicle Safety,' NHTSA Probe Finds - JalopnikEVgo SuperchargersDodge Charger Super BeeStellantis ARDCSRT eBoost AirThe Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Has A Range Problem. Smaller Wheels Helped A LotGM, Chinese automaker extend joint venture for 20 years despite geopolitical tensions with U.S.Get the Lectron Vortex PlusAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 41 min

It's Fantaaastically Expensive

It's just Sam and Robbie this week and Robbie has the BMW M5 Touring while Sam drove the Rivian R1T Quad.Audi took the wraps off its new Q9 three-row SUV this week while Mercedes-Benz went for the opposite end of the scale with the new GLA crossover. Zoox got a NHTSA waiver for its robotaxi and the feds are finally going to start working on AV regulations. Nissan and Honda are expected to partner on next-generation software platforms. If a bill in congress goes through, Mercedes-Benz could get booted from the US market and Jim Farley expects the Chinese to be here within a decade anyway. BYD is launching its new Racco Kei EV in Japan and NHTSA may also try to make door handles safer. Walmart is pushing ahead with deployment of its charging network while Florida wants to use EV charging funds to build infrastructure for eVTOL air taxis. LinksThe 2027 Audi Q9 Is the Largest Model In Automaker’s History and Its New FlagshipShaq’s One-Off Electric Coupe Just Turned Up In A Salvage Yard - Autoblog2027 Mercedes-Benz GLAZoox granted first-ever NHTSA commercial exemption for purpose-built robotaxiHonda and Nissan to jointly develop next-generation car operating system - The Japan TimesWalmart Is The Future Of EV Charging In America - The AutopianFord’s Jim Farley Warns Staff Chinese Cars Could Hit America Within 5-10 Years | CarscoopsUnder pressure over China backers, Mercedes CEO pledges to defend U.S. businessAurora reports Q2 results, details per-mile pricing - FreightWavesBYD launches the 'world's first' SDV kei EV, starting at just $13,000It Was a Trap? Electronic Car Door Handles May Finally Get SaferFlorida Got $200 Million For EV Chargers. It Wants To Spend It On Air Taxis InsteadAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 43 min

Bye-Bye Nicole

This week Sam had nothing scheduled so he drove his 1990 Miata around. Robbie joined in a bit late to tell us about the Lucid Gravity and Kia Telluride X-Pro SX Prestige while Nicole shared some thoughts on driving her spouse's Wrangler PHEV.Jalopnik provided a reader listicle on concepts that didn't translate well to production. Recurrent provided some data on rising prices of used EVs. Ford invited us out to Michigan Speedway to sample some products from its custom garage and see the new Bronco Desert Rising Edition. Ford also announced a partnership with GenerLink to make connecting an F-150 to the house for power backup easier. Ford is also going to be the first automaker to use Apple Maps in its upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle platform. Stellantis is adopting Mobileye's REM maps to enhance its ADAS systems and Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua is retiring. Honda teased the next-gen Ridgeline that is still 2 years away and has stopped producing the Civic Si and Integra A-Spec with manual transmissions. We also have some listener emails.Finally we end the episode with some sad news, but don't worry, the show is going on.LinksThese Concept Cars Spawned The Most Disappointing Production Vehicles - JalopnikThese Are The 5 Best Used EV Deals For Range: StudyUsed EV values climbingApple Maps to Power the Navigation Experience for the Ford Universal Electric Vehicle PlatformDitch the Extension Cord Spaghetti: An Easier, More Affordable Way to Power Your HomeMobileye to Supply Cloud-Enhanced ADAS for Select Future Stellantis VehiclesSome People Love DIY Customization. Ford Built a Shortcut for Everyone ElseHow Utah's Desert Landscape Inspired New, Bold Ford Bronco DesignMobileye announces planned leadership transitionHonda Confirms Third-Generation Ridgeline Midsize Pickup with More Rugged Design, Arriving Within Two YearsHonda Civic Si And Manual Acura Integra Are Going To Die, But Only For A Little While - JalopnikHyundai’s 2027 Kona Shows Boxy Exterior Look, New Cockpit Design in Fresh Renderings - autoevolutionAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2 hr 24 min

What Is A Moonroof

This week Robbie has been driving the Ford Mustang Mach-e GT and Sam had the Ford F-150 Lariat PowerBoost HybridThere's lots of news including a Ford patent that could immobilize cars, a proposal for a VW Thing revival as an EREV and an Abarth version of the Fiat Topolino. A wagon version of the Polestar 4 has been spotted testing with a rear window and Volvo is planning to bring sedans and wagons back to the US. Horse has a range extender system with an axial flux motor and VW is considering building its China developed EVs in Germany.Sam drove the Rivian R2 and got a demo of the new interface from Wassym Bensaid. The Nissan Altima is dead in America and the Gordie Howe bridge is finally opening but Dongfeng EVs may not be allowed to cross it. GM is offering a discount to its customers for using the Ionna charging network and we have a bunch of listener mail. LinksFord Can Now Stop Some Vehicles Starting, Even With The Key - AutoblogHow I'd Redeem Volkswagen With A Revived, Range-Extended Type 181 'Thing' - The AutopianAbarth May Turn Fiat’s Tiny Topolino Into A 25-MPH Hot Rod - AutoblogFirst look: Polestar 4 SUV breaks cover ahead of September debut | AutocarNew range-extender hybrid uses supercar tech for efficiency boost | AutocarVolkswagen could build its Chinese saloons and SUVs in Europe | AutocarVolvo Could Bring An Electric Sedan And Wagon To U.S. By 2028: ReportThis Class-Action Lawsuit May Decide If an Automaker Owes You a Tariff RefundThe Nissan Altima, Once Inescapable, Is Finally DeadTrump's 'Much Better Deal' For Gordie Howe Bridge Isn't Much Better, But At Least It Has An Opening Date - JalopnikDongfeng Wants To Sell These Two EVs In Canada Next Year For Less Than $25,000 USD - JalopnikGeneral Motors EV drivers can now charge at over 120 IONNA locations nationwideFlock Says Its Cameras Worked 'Correctly' When Police Tracked and Ambushed Me for No ReasonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 39 min

Tracked By Flock

This week Robbie was driving the Chevy Trax and Sam had the Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid AWD and Subaru Uncharted GT.In the news we discuss our friend Joel getting tracked by flock for an allegedly stolen license plate on a press car. We also have longer loans, right to repair, testing driver response time with touch screens, AVs and first responders, the Fiat Topolino, new EU safety rules, an electric hot hatch from MG, and a proposal to require multiple sensor types for AVs in New Jersey.LinksHow Flock Cameras Wrongly Tracked Me For Days over ‘Stolen’ Plates and Sent Police After MeAlmost A Quarter Of New Car Buyers Got 7-Year Loans Last Quarter - JalopnikTouchscreens in cars are moving in the wrong direction | Vi BilägareFarmers Finally Get a John Deere Right to Repair Agreement That Doesn’t Screw Them OverNHTSA calls out autonomous cars for interfering with first responders - EngadgetAmerica’s cheapest new EV is smaller than a ping-pong table and tops out at 19mph | The VergeSafer cars, safer roads: New rules take effect - European CommissionThis New MG Concept Car That Recalls The Old MGB GT May Be Part Of A Coming Wave Of Hatchbacks - The AutopianNew Lexus LFA aims to win over EV sceptics with V10 feel | AutocarThe robotaxi law that could ban Tesla | The VergeNew Jersey could ban Tesla’s Robotaxi with one line about sensorsDeFlockAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 30 min

Diesels Dying

Sam and Robbie both had the Ford Explorer Tremor this week and Nicole rounded out the Ford fest with the F-350 King Ranch PowerStroke duallie.Diesel cars are fading away in Europe and BMW has launched the next-generation X5 including an all electric iX5. California is bringing back some EV incentives for first-time buyers and the Kia Niro is going hybrid only for 2027. Thieves have been stealing truckloads of batteries from a Tesla factory and Ferrari is bringing back a simulated manual transmission.Sam also has a conversation with Christopher Maiwald, CEO and Founder of charger manufacturer Lectron.LinksDiesel's demise nears as Volkswagen axes diesel Golf after 50 years | AutocarWhy Ford's 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel Died An Ignoble Death - JalopnikNew California Incentive Gives Some First-Time EV Buyers $3,500 Instant Discount - JalopnikOur Readers Came Up With These Honest Auto Company Slogans - JalopnikThe New BMW X5 and iX5.UPCOMING 2027 KIA NIRO SHARPENS ITS HYBRID CROSSOVER FORMULA WITH REFRESHED STYLING AND EXPANDED TECHNOLOGYSomeone Keeps Stealing Entire Truckloads Of Tesla BatteriesPolestar Is Offering Up to $25,000 Off Its 3 and 4 EVsThe Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale Might Just Save The Manual Transmission With A Modified DCT - The AutopianToyota Announces $3.6B Expansion, 2,000 New Jobs at its San Antonio PlantAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 51 min

Is Slate Cheap Enough

This week Nicole shares her adventure of trying to get a test drive in a BMW, and testing the Subaru Crosstrek hybrid and Ford Maverick hybrid. Robbie went on an adventure in the new Subaru Outback and Sam did truck stuff with the Ford Maverick Lobo.In the news, Jeep teased the new Cherokee Trailhawk, a Toyota engineer said he's like a Rav4 Ute, and we discuss bad old car ads. IIHS crashed old and new Blazers, Polestar pulled out of the US market, Honda is bringing back the Element, our pal Andre tries a restomoded 23-window VW bus and we look at the new Hyundai Elantra. We also spend a lot of time discussing Slate. LinksJeep Cherokee TrailhawkThrill To Four Dull Commercials For Dazzlingly Boring '70s And '80s Cars! - The Autopianngly-boring-70s-and-80s-cars/Toyota RAV4 ute market would be 'quite appealing', says top engineer2026 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer IIHS crash testPolestar strengthens its focus on Europe following decision under the U.S. Connected Vehicle RuleHonda Element Returning in 2029U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) | JD PowerIs This EV-Converted Volkswagen Microbus Brilliant or Blasphemy?Vintage Vehicles | Modern Classic Cars | Kindred MotorworksNext-generation Hyundai Elantra brings striking new look | AutocarGMC introduces the most advanced, luxurious, and powerful Sierra 1500 everStudy: People Wanted Tech-Savvy Cars, And Now They Can't Afford ThemEveryone Loves The Slate Truck. I'm Not Ready To Celebrate YetWe Ride Along in Slate's $25,000 Electric Pickup - Mobility Engineering TechnologyWe Ride Along in Slate's $25,000 Electric PickupAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 22 min

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.LinksPorsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan modelsChevrolet Introduces the Next-Generation 2027 Silverado 1500, the Most Powerful and Advanced Silverado Everen/2026/jun/0516-chevrolet-next-generation-2027-silverado.htmlElectrify America Opens New EV Fast Charging Station in Santa Barbara, CaliforniaThe 2026 Jeep Recon’s EPA Rating Confirms It’s An Energy GuzzlerHyundai’s Electric Sedan Just Beat The Lexus LFA Around The Nürburgring - AutoblogRivian faces a class action lawsuit over self-driving in its early vehicles - EngadgetThe New Chevy Bolt Was Driven Until It Died. Here’s What Its Battery Buffer Looks LikeCarvana Quietly Bought Several Stellantis Dealerships And Now Sells New Cars Too - JalopnikHere's Where GM Will Install New Sodium-Ion Batteries | PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 21 min

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.LinksTTD June 12, 2026 - Operation Frodo EV 2026Design 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 DEBUTMitsubishi Motors to Debut New Electric Vehicle in North America, Vehicle to be Named “Eclipse Sportback”2027 Audi Q7Audi Nuvolari ConceptAn Audi-first for the US: Adaptive Lighting with Digital Matrix LED headlights arrive on the all-new Q9 flagship SUVSubaru Teases Three New Manual Models for 2027, Including New WRX STIDodge Charger Fragrance: One Spray Will Have Dad Firing on All CylindersGM Empower 2026: Scaling the future of electrification, batteries, and energyHow Redwood Materials Prioritizes SafetyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 19 min

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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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