Summary: Sparking this weeks show with Alan is Brian Moody, Executive Editor for Autotrader com. They discuss how hatchbacks and wagons are becoming a thing of the past thanks to the new love for SUV’s. Out with the old and in with the new, ProPILOT and hands free driving vehicles are the new kids on the block. Brian shares how the new 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 will have hands-free driving capabilities. Alan shifts over to discuss Autotrader magazine and how it is still an important magazine. Brian concludes that the new Nissan Kicks is the world’s perfect first new car. Jumping in the passenger seat is George Kennedy – Co-founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe, and U.S. News & World Report. George shares his experience with driving the new Dodge Ram TRX, and how it handled off road, how it has everything but good mpg. He continues on to compare the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L with the Grand Wagoneer that is coming soon. Next we have Karl Brauer – Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, North American Car and Truck of the Year juror and board member. Karl is also the Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com and Executive Publisher at CarExpert.com. He shares with Alan about his new website an how it doesn’t have all the ad’s that congest the page. The readers have a better experience with out all the distraction. Subaru hits record sales and GM changes their logo. Closing out the show today is BJ Kileen – Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason. She says the new Jeep Grand Cherokee L looks really nice, with all of its fancy accessories and safety features. Join us as we slide into this week with what’s new in the auto world.<br> <br> [00:00:00] – Hatchbacks and Wagons<br> <br> [00:05:34] – Out With the Old and In With the New<br> <br> [00:12:30] – “Look Ma” No Hands<br> <br> [00:19:50] – Nissan Kicks into the Worl’ds Perfect First New Car spot<br> <br> [00:28:22] – Dodge Ram TRX mpg, Not Very Good<br> <br> [00:35:50] – 2021 Jeep Grant Cherokee L<br> <br> [00:42:10] – In Need of a Carexpert?<br> <br> [00:48:16] – Less Distractions, More Facts<br> <br> [00:54:41] – Subaru Hits Record Sales<br> <br> [01:02:01] – GM’s New Logo<br> <br> [01:10:48] – Kia’s New Logo [01:18:00] – Accessorize!!!<br> Credits<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Host: Alan Taylor<br> <br> Producer: Dave Milligan<br> <br> Audio Engineer: Dave Milligan<br> <br> Copy Editor: Dave Milligan<br> <br> Contributor: BJ Killeen<br> <br> Contributor: Brian Moody<br> <br> Contributor: George Kennedy<br> <br> Contributor: Karl Brauer<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Explore More with Helpful Links:<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> ·Contributor: BJ Killeen | Automotive journalist<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> ·Contributor: Brian Moody | Executive Editor for Autotrader.com<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> ·Contributor: George Kennedy | Co-Founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston glove, and U.S. News & World Report<br> <br> ·Contributor: Karl Brauer | Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, North American Car and Truck of the Year juror and board member.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Vehicles Discussed: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, Nissan Titan, Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Kicks, Dodge Ram TRX, Ford Raptor, 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Grand Wagoneer<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Our Sponsors & Supported Charities:<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> ·<a href="http://www.hatcherfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Austin Hatcher Foundation</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
