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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2025 · 1H 24M

No Pop Ups!

from Wheel Bearings · host https://wheelbearings.media

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.LinksVolvo EX30 Cross CountryRenting a Polestar 2 from HertzCharging a Polestar 2 at a Rivian Charging OutpostNissan Honda merger officially deadHonda prices new PassportJeep Pop up adsContinental AerodimplesToyota Tacoma muddy brakesSupercharging the Ioniq 5Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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