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You're not supposed to be here and other Dad wisdom 29:22

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The world often feels rigged. And this episode is a wake-up call to recognize the barriers that exist for those who don’t fit the traditional mold. In this episode, which is a kind of tribute to my dear departed Dad, I recount some powerful lessons from the man who was a brilliant psychiatrist and my biggest champion. He taught me that if something feels off about the environment you’re in, it probably is—and it’s absolutely hella-not your fault. We dare to break into the uncomfortable truth that many workplaces are designed for a very specific demographic, leaving neurodivergent individuals, particularly those on the autism spectrum, feeling excluded. I share three stories in which my Dad imparted to me more than my fair share of his wisdom, and I'm hoping you to can feel empowered. You'll learn that we can advocate for ourselves and others to create a more inclusive work culture. Newsletter Paste this into your browser if the newsletter link is broken - https://www.lbeehealth.com/ Join our Patreon - https://differentnotbrokenpodcast.com/patreon Mentioned in this episode: Sign Up For Our Newsletter Stay updated on all the things! Get added to our newsletter mailing list. Newsletter…

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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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Wheel Bearings

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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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Too Much Seat Comfort 1:54:21

2 dni temu1:54:21

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This week Robbie has the Chevrolet Silverado EV LT and Nicole shares her Portugese airport blackout adventure. Sam drives the Ford F250 XL and the Chevrolet Equinox LT. Akio Toyoda loves cool cars and doesn't think electric sports cars fit the bill. More than 28,000 GM V8s failed before GM recalled them. Who are the most influential people in automotive history? Toyota is sort of hooking up with Waymo. The VW ID Buzz is getting recalled because the 3rd seats are too roomy and there are new chargers in Detroit. Many automakers have underutilized factories and Hyundai has priced the Ioniq 9, plus answers to listener questions. Links Akio doesn't believe in electric sports cars 28K GM V8s failed before recall most influential people in automotive history Toyota Hails a Waymo ID Buzz recalled because rear seat too comfortable US plant utilization Hyundai prices Ioniq 9 in US Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Get The Versa 1:57:06

10 dni temu1:57:06

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This week Nicole had a Mustang GT convertible with the California Special package but New Hampshire spring weather only allowed her to put down the top once. Sam had the cheapest car currently available in America, the 2025 Nissan Versa SR. Robbie went to the unveiling of the Slate truck and we have thoughts. Ford is countering with an even more expensive Super Duty pickup. Nicole and Sam drove the 2026 Lincoln Navigator and we have more thoughts.Cadillac is bringing an Optiq-V. Audi is launching a sub-brand for China called AUDI and we discuss this as well as new stuff from VW, Buick, Lexus, Toyota and Nissan from the Shanghai Motor Show. Finally, Walmart is getting into the EV charging business. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links 2026 Lincoln Navigator Slate Slate's Market Research Experiment Audi E5 Sportback VW Shanghai concepts Cadillac Optiq-V Buick Electra GS concept Buick Super Architecture, Electra NEV sub-brand New Lexus ES Toyota bZ7 Ford Super Duty Platinum Plus Nissan Frontier PHEV Tesla to benefit from AV Framework Walmart to build EV charging network Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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New York, New York 2:15:33

17 dni temu2:15:33

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This week, Nicole tells us about driving the Toyota Land Cruiser and BMW M235 while Sam has the BMW i4 M50. Nicole has flown across the country 4 times in the last week to drive the Lucid Gravity in California, some Cupras in Florida, a Lincoln back in Calfornia and visit the New York Auto Show. We've got lots of news from New York including the 3 Subarus, the 2026 Solterra, Trailseeker and Outback. Kia had the EV4 sedan and K4 hatchback, Hyundai showed us the new 2026 Palisade and Genesis showed off the X Gran Equator concept and the GMR-001 race car it will take to Le Mans next year. In China, regulators are cracking down on automated driving claims by automakers and Mercedes has a new limited edition retro G-Wagen. Sam also has a conversation with Subaru car line product manager Bill Stokes about its EVs. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links Lucid Gravity first drive - Sam's take Nicole on the Lucid Gravity Robbie on the Gravity Genesis X Gran Equator Genesis GMR-001 Kia k4 hatchback Kia EV4 2026 Hyundai Palisade Subaru Trailseeker Subaru Outback Sampling Cupra Chinese regulators crack down on Smart Driving Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition STRONGER THAN THE 1980s Lucid Gravity Videos Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Does the World Want Cheap Electric Trucks 2:00:31

24 dni temu2:00:31

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This week Nicole is trecking back and forth and back and forth again across the US so Chad Kirchner joins us again. Sam had the GMC Canyon AT4X AEV edition and it's a mixed bag. Chad and Sam both got to see this year's Easter Jeep Safari concepts before they got shipped to Moab. We have the first image of the secretive Slate electric truck and a prototype electric truck from Kia. GM's new UK design studio has an interesting new electric Corvette concept. Jeep seems to be working on a new high performance Grand Cherokee and TFL drag races an old Corvette, a new one and a Nissan Leaf. Finally, Ford has a new electric Puma in Europe and a Ranger Super Duty for the rest of the world. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links Easter Jeep Safari concepts Kia developing midsize electric pickup for US Ford Puma Gen-E Ford Ranger Super Duty GM opens UK studio with Corvette concept 1968 Corvette vs C8 vs Leaf Slate truck The Kirchner Report New Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Smart Off-Roading 2:13:15

5 weeks temu2:13:15

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This week in the garage Nicole has the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5, Robbie has the Ford e-Transit and Sam has the Corvette Stingray 3LT. Sam and Nicole both drove the 2026 Honda Passport in Puerto Rico last week and have thoughts. Sam also interviewed chief engineer Todd Hemertt. Nicole tells us about climbing Davis Dam in the 2025 Ram HD. Somehow Aptera is still trying to get its little solar and electric three-wheeler to production and an initial road trip yields dissapointing efficiency numbers. Restomod producer Icon is now offering an electric 1st generation Bronco and it's not cheap. Hakan Samuelsson has returned temporarily as the CEO of Volvo Cars. At the Seoul Mobility Show, Hyundai showed off a cool Pikes Peak ready version of its Inster electric mini car, a refreshed Ioniq 6 and promised not to raise prices in response to tariffs. Sam also spoke with Honda of America safety strategy director Brian Bautsch about level 3 automation. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links Nicole Drives the New Ram HD Sam's Take on the 2026 Honda Passport Nicole's Review of the 2026 Passport 1st Aptera Road Trip Icon Electric Bronco Hakan Samuelsson returns as Volvo CEO Hyundai Insteroid New Hyundai Nexo Refreshed Hyundai Ioniq 6 Hyundai not raising prices, yet Hyundai Honors the Mustang's 45th Birthday Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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99% Looks or Capability 1:51:37

5 weeks temu1:51:37

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Robbie is back from Japan where he drove the best selling EV in that country, the Nissan Sakura. Nicole is back to discuss the Lexus GX, and Nissan Frontier and Armada Pro-4X models. Sam took the Ram 1500 RHO to Ikea and found it challenging to park. In the news, GMC is bringing lower priced versions of the Sierra EV for the 2026 model year and Electrify America is piloting new Alpitronic chargers with J3400 cables. Robbie discusses some of what he saw in Japan (more to come in the near future) and we all ponder if VW's Cupra brand will actually make it to America. New tariffs could hammer Stellantis profits by 75% and kill affordable new cars entirely. The cheapest 2-door Ford Bronco with a V6 now costs $78,000 and we learn a bit of history about VW and the Kong your dog likes to chew on. Links Cheaper GMC Sierra EVs Electrify America installing new chargers with J3400 What's coming from Nissan Will Cupra actually make it to America? Stellantis profits could drop 75% Affordable cars could be sacrificed to tariffs 2-door V6 Bronco now $78,000 VW and Kong Nicole Drives Nissan Pro-4X Frontier and Armada Toyota Land Cruiser vs Lexus GX Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Swap or Charge 1:46:43

6 weeks temu1:46:43

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Robbie and Nicole are both traveling this week so Stephanie Brinley from S&P Global Mobility and Jeff Gilbert from WWJ radio in Detroit are stepping in with Sam. Stephanie and Jeff both got to drive the new Cadillac Optiq and Escalade IQ and Jeff also moved stuff with the Chevrolet Suburban. Sam drove the Lincoln Nautilus and BMW X5M Competition. In the news we discuss BYD's 1MW charging announcement and the CATL/NIO battery swapping partnership and which is a better solution. There are reports that Honda may buy hybrid batteries made by Toyota in North Carolina and Jeff moderated a session with the CEO of LG Energy Systems about slowing investments in battery production. We touch a bit on tariffs and discuss GM's decision to switch from Qualcomm to Nvidia chips for its next generation in-car compute. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links BYD 1MW charging Honda to maybe buy hybrid batteries from Toyota GM switching from Qualcomm to Nvidia for next-gen compute CATL and NIO partner on battery swapping standard LGES CEO on Slowing Battery Investment Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Cars Are Better Than Crossovers 2:15:20

7 weeks temu2:15:20

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While Nicole spends the weekend at Disney World, Perry Stern has stepped in to join Robbie and Sam with the Audi RS6 Avant. Robbie spent some more time with the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 to do some charging tests with its new NACS/J3400 charging port and Sam went hands-free in the 2025 Ford Explorer and Lexus LS500h with Teammate. Nissan's CEO is stepping aside which may reopen the opportunity for a Honda merger. Ford has shipped 140,000 free NACS adapters to owners and is now offering its Lectron-built adapter to everyone. Toyota and Lexus are upgraded their EVs. Waymos are getting parking tickets in San Francisco. Acura's new ADX is good, but cars are better. BMW is getting ready to launch the new i3 and iX3 and a CDC study shows America is the only developed country where more pedestrians are dying on the roads. Nicole shares her thoughts on driving the Ineos Grenadier and we answer some listener questions. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links Nissan CEO Uchida Quits, Honda Merger back on? Ford goes exclusive with Lectron for NACS adapters Lexus upgrading the RZ Acura ADX first drive Nicole drives the Ineos Grenadier Parking tickets for robotaxis BMW i3 & iX3 testing Toyota bZ4X getting updates CDC Study shows America only country where pedestrian deaths up Backup copy of the CDC study in case the Feds decide to delete it Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Yes, Car Buying Still Sucks 1:34:34

8 weeks temu1:34:34

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Robbie is under the weather this week so Nicole shares her thoughts on the 2025 Ford Explorer ST and then Sam discusses the Acura ZDX Type-S. While we get to drive new cars every week sometimes we also buy some for ourselves. This week, Nicole finally took delivery of her new Jeep Wagoneer S and tells us about the buying experience. Honda has some performance and range upgrades to the 2025 Prologue but holds the line on pricing. Buyers of the EREV version of the new Scout trucks and SUVs might be a bit disappointed at the towing capability. In the name of safety, EVGo has banned extension cords and breakaway adapters at its DC chargers. Honda may not want to publicly admit it, but its hybrids do have CVTs. VW showed off the concept version of its upcoming $21,000 ID.1 and it has buttons and Rivian software. Maserati has decided not to build electric supercars and North Carolina state police are patrolling in V8 Mustangs again. One-quarter of UK vehicle sales are electric this year and Volvo is going to upgrade the computers in new EX90s. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links 2025 Honda Prologue Gets more range EREV Scouts will have less towing capacity EVGo bans breakaway adapters and extension cables VW shows $21K ID Every1 concept VW ID Every1 Gets Rivian architecture One Rivian Lesson VW is Ignoring, Buttons are Back Maserati cancels MC20 Folgore Mustang Cop Cars are back in NC EVs are ¼ of UK sales UK Volvo EX90 buyers to get compute upgrade Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Why Is High Temperature Cold? 2:02:00

9 weeks temu2:02:00

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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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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All The Weathers 1:22:49

10 weeks temu1:22:49

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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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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No Pop Ups! 1:24:59

11 weeks temu1:24:59

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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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Good And Bad Cold Weather Advice 1:47:12

12 weeks temu1:47:12

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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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Buy While You Can 1:59:49

13 weeks temu1:59:49

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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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Swagoneer 1:37:47

14 weeks temu1:37:47

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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 Sam's take on the Jeep Wagoneer S Nicole's Wagoneer S 1st drive 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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