Cele mai bune Bearings podcast-uri (2024)

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We’ve Got The Buzz

7d ago

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This week Robbie and Sam both spent time driving the Volkswagen ID Buzz and came away surprisingly delighted. Sam also spent a week with the Toyota Land Cruiser while Nicole got to drive the 2025 Camry. In the news, VW is adding enhanced hazard alerts to its latest models and Polestar and Volvo finally have… Read More »We’ve Got The Buzz…

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THE MECHANICS OF VARVEL GEARBOXES: INSIGHTS ON TYPES, MAINTENANCE, AND INNOVATION 56:31

11d ago56:31

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What would you like us to discuss next? In this episode of Wiki Bearings, join host Hassanein Alwan as he dives into the mechanics and applications of industrial gearboxes with Cristian Fiorani, Export Sales Manager at Varvel Gearboxes. Cristian provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of gearboxes, from worm to helical, and explain…

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Scouting Mission

15d ago

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Hey everyone, we’re back with a standard episode this week. Unfortunately a family emergency came up at the last moment and Robbie couldn’t join us. Fortunately, our friend Perry Stern was able to step in and join Nicole and Sam. Perry was driving around in the new Subaru Forester while Nicole had the Hyundai Sonata… Read More »Scouting Mission…

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Where’s The Plug?

22d ago

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Hey everyone, this week’s show is a bit different. Sam is on his way to South Korea for the week, Nicole is visiting her daughter in Wisconsin and Robbie is Lake Tahoe for a gig with one of his bands. But rather than leave you with no content, we’ve got some material from the Nissan… Read More »Where’s The Plug?…

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AI Stock Boondoggle

28d ago

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Nicole is back and she drove the Honda Prologue while Robbie spent more time with the GMC Hummer EV SUV and Sam had the VW GTi. Links 2025 Jeep Compass2025 Bronco Free Wheeling2025 Chevy Silverado EV UpdatesVolkswagen TayronMCity 2.0CyberCab2-seat robotaxisCarlos Tavares to retire in early 2026Stellantis EV price parityMore cheap EU EVsFisker reach…

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What Is All-New?

1M ago

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Nicole’s Saturday morning flight home from Venice was cancelled so she’ll be back next week. In the meantime, Chad Kirchner joins us to talk about what’s going on. Robbie has been driving the GMC Hummer EV SUV and Sam had the Mazda CX-70 and a weekend with the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato. In the news, Mazda… Read More »What Is All-New?…

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DAYCO BELTS: EXPERT INSIGHTS ON MAINTENANCE AND MYTHS 35:49

1M ago35:49

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What would you like us to discuss next? In this episode of Wiki Bearings, Hassanein Alwan dives into the world of automotive belts and power transmission with Tan Atila from Dayco, a leading brand with over a century of experience. Discover timing belts, poly V belts, and their critical role in automotive engine performance. Tan provides insights i…

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Simulated Engagement

1M ago

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Nicole is still riding the rails in Europe so Stephanie Brinley joins Robbie and Sam again. Stephanie has been driving the 2025 Lincoln Aviator and the Toyota Crown Signia. Robbie got to try out the new electric motorcycles from Can Am and Sam got some quality time with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Sam also… Read More »Simulated Engagement…

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ADAS Distractions

2M ago

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As Nicole and her spouse are riding the rails in Europe, Tanya Gazdik is back with the Land Rover Defender 130 and the Mercedes-AMG SL63. Sam has thoughts about Ineos Grenadier and Robbie has something he can’t discuss until next week. Tanya and Sam drove the Polestar 3 this week and share their first impressions.… Read More »ADAS Distractions…

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Touchscreen Vents Are Stupid

2M ago

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This week, Nicole has been driving the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus hybrid and Sam has the Toyota Highlander XSE 2.4T. Lucid held a technology day this week where they announced that the Gravity SUV will go into production in the 4th quarter complete with a J3400 charging port and a $50,000 midsize model is coming by… Read More »Touchscreen Vents Are Stup…

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Get Your Recalls Fixed

2M ago

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This week we drive the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe and Volvo C40 Recharge. Sam also shares thoughts on the refreshed 2025 Hyundai Tucson and the Santa Fe hybrid. We also have an interview with Michael Fischer, Project lead for the Honda EV Hub in Ohio Links 2025 Nissan ArmadaVW ID.4 Gets ChatGPTTop 10 Cars for… Read More »Get Your Recalls Fixed…

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Hyundai Is Busy

2M ago

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Robbie is sick this week and his voice is shot, so it’s just Sam and Nicole. Nicole has been driving the Subaru Ascent while Sam had the Lexus RX450h+ plug-in hybrid. Hyundai made lots of news this week at its investor day as well as during a drive program in California. Its new 3-row electric… Read More »Hyundai Is Busy…

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Volvo’s Mikael Ljung Aust on Driver Understanding

2M ago

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Here’s a conversation that Sam had with Volvo senior technical leader Mikael Ljung Aust on the driver understanding system in the new EX90. The interview was originally published in the Patreon feed back in 2022 and then we forgot to publish here until now. With the first reviews of the EX90 coming in shortly, we… Read More »Volvo’s Mikael Ljung Au…

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TOP MOBILITY TRENDS: FEATURING MAHMUT GAZI BILIKOZEN 55:12

2M ago55:12

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What would you like us to discuss next? In this episode of the Wiki Bearings podcast, Hassanein Alwan sits down with Mahmut Gazi Bilikozen, a seasoned expert in the automotive aftermarket across the Middle East and Africa. Gazi shares his incredible journey from Istanbul to Dubai, his early career in logistics, and his pivotal role at Messe Frankfu…

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Losing the Buzz

3M ago

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Robbie is back from Germany where he got to drive the updated Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo and he wants one. Nicole got to drive a pair of new Hyundai Santa Fes at home and at a family wedding. Meanwhile, Sam got surprisingly good efficiency from the latest edition of the VW ID4 but those window… Read More »Losing the Buzz…

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Should Have Saved The Name

3M ago

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Our regular lineup is back together, after a delayed arrival from Robbie. Robbie got to spend some time with the new Toyota Prius Prime while spending a couple of days in Detroit. Sam drove the Hyundai Kona Electric and Nicole has been in the latest Subaru Impreza RS and Mazda CX-90 since she last appeared.… Read More »Should Have Saved The Name…

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No Fancy Brunch

3M ago

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While Nicole is off enjoying a fancy brunch with friends visiting from out of town, Robbie and Sam are again joined by Stephanie Brinley. Robbie has been driving the Ford Ranger Raptor while Steph spent time with the latest Honda Civic Hybrid and Genesis G70. Sam spent the week with the Kia EV6 GT-Line. In… Read More »No Fancy Brunch…

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Declining Value Proposition

3M ago

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Nicole is on the road this week so we have Perry Stern joining us a guest. Over the past couple of weeks Perry has been driving the Porsche 718 Boxster and the new 2025 Toyota Camry which now comes exclusively with hybrid power. Robbie took a road trip in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Sam… Read More »Declining Value Proposition…

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SNR SHOCK ABSORBER INCEPTION UNVEILED WITH ROMAIN TESTARD 44:21

3M ago44:21

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What would you like us to discuss next? Dive into the future of suspension systems with our latest Wiki Bearings episode! Join host Hassanein Alwan as he chats with expert Romain Testard about SNR's revolutionary gas shock absorbers. Discover how these cutting-edge innovations are setting new standards in performance, durability, and ride comfort. …

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Manila Vanilla, It’s Yellow

4M ago

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This week, Sam is enjoying a much-deserved vacation, so we have Jill Ciminillo, managing editor for Pickup Truck + SUV Talk as a special guest. Jill drove the Acura TLX while Robbie had some time with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, which he can drive but can’t pronounce. Nicole was in the Toyota bZ4X which… Read More »Manila Vanilla, It’s Yel…

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Basically A Fast Economy Car

4M ago

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This week, Nicole is driving the refreshed Genesis GV80, Robbie had the Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan and BMW XM and Sam got to play with the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally. In the news, Sam spotted Hyundai and Kia testing NACS/J3400 charging ports on an Ioniq 5 and EV6 at a Supercharger. Cadillac is putting a 55-inch… Read More »Basically A Fast Economy Car…

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No Real Safety Benefit

4M ago

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This week Sam has been driving the 2024 Ford F-150 Tremor. Nicole had the Mazda CX-70 and Robbie has just started on the Mercedes-Benz EQS For 2024, Toyota has improved the abysmal charging performance of the AWD bZ4X and Electrify America is piloting an 85% charge limit. Nissan has launched an off-roady-ish Rogue that now… Read More »No Real Safet…

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It’s An Electric Flex

4M ago

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This week Robbie takes a road trip to southern California in the BMW i7, Nicole gets an unexpectedly eye-catching Ford Bronco Sport and Sam belatedly comes to the realization that the awesome Kia EV9 is basically an electric Ford Flex. Sam provides a follow-up on the 2025 Ram 1500 and its batteries. GM got a… Read More »It’s An Electric Flex…

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It’s About The Style

4M ago

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This week Nicole is driving the Ford Maverick and Sam has the new Fiat 500e Nicole went to the Busan Motor Show in Korea last week to deliver an award to Kia. While there she got to see the new Kia EV3 and the little Hyundai Casper EV. GM Design has been posting images from… Read More »It’s About The Style…

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MRO CHALLENGES IN THE CRUSHER INDUSTRY 48:57

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What would you like us to discuss next? In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of the crusher industry, uncovering essential maintenance strategies and expert insights that can save you time and money. Learn from industry experts; Hassanein Alwan from Mineral Circles Bearings & Safdar Hashmi from Al Jaber Crushers & Quarries as they share the…

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1.6 Miles Of Copper

5M ago

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This week in the garage, Nicole has been driving two cars that are basically the same but oh so different, the Buick Envista Avenir and the Porsche Cayenne GTS while Sam tries out some hands-off highway driving in the new 2025 Ram 1500 Limited. In th news, Lexus should soon be launching a successor to… Read More »1.6 Miles Of Copper…

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Do You Need An AI Best Friend?

5M ago

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This week, Nicole has been driving the Genesis GV60 Performance, Robbie spent time with the Ineos Grenadier and Quartermaster and Sam drove the Ford Mustang Dark Horse. Nicole also went on an electric off-road adventure with the Polaris Ranger EXP in Michigan’s Upper Penninsula and drove the new GMC Acadia. Sam went to the Stellantis… Read More »Do…

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Plug-in Hybrids Are Or Are Not Fine

5M ago

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Robbie has the updated the Ford Mustang Mach-E with a lithium iron phosphate battery, Nicole has the Hyundai Sonata and Elantra N-Line and Sam has the 2024 Ford Ranger XLT. Ford is attacking the Pikes Peak Hillclimb with another EV, this time the Lightning Supertruck. Rivian has done its first major update the R1 series… Read More »Plug-in Hybrids …

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The Best EV Value

5M ago

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This week Robbie was carless but Nicole has to vehicles to tell us about, the Lexus TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison. Meanwhile Sam describes his disappointment with the Nissan Z Nismo, at least as a sports car for the street. We also have a first drive review of the new… Read More »The Best EV Value…

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DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY: SWAPNIL GUPTA FROM SKF REVEALS KEY INSIGHTS 50:00

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What would you like us to discuss next? Join us as we dive into sustainability with Swapnil Gupta from SKF. A conversation led by Hassanein Alwan on uncovering how SKF is leading the way in sustainable practices and what it means for the bearing industry and the environment. Don't miss this enlightening episode! For more info, Please visit our webs…

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Too Heavy

6M ago

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Nicole is traveling again this week so it’s just the boys. Robbie had nothing to drive, but Sam hit the road to the MAMA Spring Rally at Road America #MAMA24SR in the Nissan Rogue AWD Platinum. We have a first drive review of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST First Edition and Sam shares some… Read More »Too Heavy…

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Two Transmissions in One

6M ago

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This week Nicole had a Chevy Blazer EV that had to go home early and a Hyundai Kona. Robbie drove the Fiat 500e and Sam drove the BMW 530i xDrive. Despite some recent skepticism because of the Supercharger layoffs at Tesla, EVgo is moving forward with installing J3400 connectors on its DC fast chargers. Rivians… Read More »Two Transmissions in One…

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A Little Digital Kiss

6M ago

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Robbie is back from Japan and driving the BMW i5 M60. Nicole jumps from last week’s Suburban into the Nissan Altima and Sam had the Cadillac Lyriq with new better door handles and fully functional software. In the news, will Rivian partner with Apple on something? Infotainment, ADAS? Will the US impose 100% tarrifs on… Read More »A Little Digital K…

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The Girl In The Trunk

6M ago

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As Robbie and his wife celebrate 18 years of marriage with a vacation in Japan, we’re joined this week by our friend Jill Ciminillo. Jill shares her thoughts on one of the most affordable new cars still offered for sale in the US, the Nissan Versa SR. Nicole hwas been driving something nearly large enough… Read More »The Girl In The Trunk…

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Finding The Hidden Charge Port

7M ago

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Nicole is back and she shares her impressions of driving a Lynk&Co 01 that she and her husband rented in France during their vacation. Robbie will have more to share next week about the BMW i5 and Sam has driven the Land Rover Defender 110 and Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray. In the news, the Ram TRX… Read More »Finding The Hidden Charge Port…

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No Soap Please

7M ago

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Nicole is still cruising European rivers so it’s just the boys this week. Robbie drove the Range Rover Sport and used a Ford Transit to get his bands to Salt Lake City for a couple of shows (hence why there was no episode last week). Sam has been driving the Subaru CrossTrek Wilderness. In the… Read More »No Soap Please…

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Still Too Much

7M ago

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This week Nicole and her husband compare the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE to their 2022 model that they own. Robbie takes the Kia EV9 on a snowboarding trip and is unimpressed by the new Lincoln Nautilus. Sam drives the 2024 Polestar 2 dual motor performance model. Nicole shares her impressions of driving the updated Jeep… Read More »Still Too Much…

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OPEN VS CLOSED BEARINGS: EXPERT INSIGHTS 22:54

7M ago22:54

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What would you like us to discuss next? Welcome to "Wiki Bearings," where we unravel the mysteries of bearings to help you make informed decisions. In this episode, hosted by Hassanein Alwan, we explore the intriguing world of open vs. closed bearings. Open or closed? That is the question! Join us as we delve into the nuances of these two bearing t…

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WHAT ARE THE BEST BEARING BRANDS? EXPERT INSIGHTS 16:24

7M ago16:24

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What would you like us to discuss next? Join us on "Wiki Bearings" as we unravel the age-old question: What is the best bearing brand? In this episode, our expert host Hassanein Alwan goes deep into the world of bearings to provide you with invaluable insights and recommendations. From industry giants to emerging contenders, we leave no stone untur…

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HOW TO SELECT THE BEST BEARINGS FOR YOUR APPLICATIONS: YOUR GUIDE TO PRECISION 20:07

7M ago20:07

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What would you like us to discuss next? Welcome to "Wiki Bearings," your ultimate source of knowledge on all things bearings. In this episode, hosted by the knowledgeable Hassanein Alwan, we delve deep into the art of selecting the ideal bearings for your specific application. Whether you're a seasoned engineer or a novice enthusiast, choosing the …

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Faster Than Magma

8M ago

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This week, friend of the show Perry Stern is filling in for Robbie and he’s been driving the Mercedes-AMG GLB. Nicole tries out the latest variant of Honda’s pickup truck the off-road-ish Ridgeline Trailsport and Sam has the Acura TLX Type-S. Perry went to the New York for the Auto Show this week and gives… Read More »Faster Than Magma…

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Jumping Raptors

8M ago

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While Robbie is off doing some late winter snow boarding, Nicole and Sam are holding down the fort. Nicole has been driving Buick’s new entry level model, the Envista and the Hyundai Palisade. Meanwhile Sam had the new Toyota Prius Limited AWD and the very pricey Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV. Nicole gives a preview of the… Read More »Jumping Raptors…

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Touch The Vent Not The Screen

8M ago

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This week Sam has been driving the Honda Passport Trailsport while Robbie has the Ford Escape plug-in hybrid. Unfortunately, Nicole is under the weather so she couldn’t join us. Sam assesses the new Lincoln Nautilus and likes the big screen, but there are other issues. Don’t forget to check out the video Sam and Nicole… Read More »Touch The Vent No…

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Return of the Gremlin

8M ago

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This week Sam has been driving the Genesis Electrified G80. Robbie was picking speakers for his band in the Land Rover Defender 130 and Nicole has the Infiniti QX60. The core of Henrik Fisker’s original design for the Karma continues to live on, now as part of the Karma Automotive and the Chinese-owned company has… Read More »Return of the Gremlin…