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New For '96!
by Kevin McCauley and Chris Nguyen
A bi-annual (?) podcast about automotive pedantry, “facts” and more. Hosted by whiskey-wielding Chris Nguyen & Kevin McCauley.
Episodes
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#94: Life’s a Birch When You Suddenly Own a British Car
In this episode of New for ’96 – Kevin makes a movie about a green car, Chris buys something British from a dealer next to the city tire fire, and we brush off scandalous car controversies. Rare Shades Birch Green on Youtube: https://youtu.be/OLH0MAg6rj8?si=OlIcDfPhzPWlIZ8O Topics Rare Shades:...
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#93: Rouged for '96
hcrbook.com CONTENT WARNING: Includes discussion of roast beef in smell and texture. In this episode, Chris and Kevin discuss the coffee-table book they've been working on, the luxurious and muscular seats of the 1996-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ), and the 2026 Hill Country Rallye.
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#92: 'Car' for '96!
In a special episode, we read Car: A Drama of the American Workplace by Mary Walton, and do a deep dive into the creation and impact of the revolutionary 1996 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable. Car: A Drama of the American Workplace by Mary Walton...
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#91: But Enough about Saabs,
Note: At 06:05, Kevin says "Houston has not had a direct hurricane impact in a very long time." Shortly after this recording, Houston suffered a direct impact from a hurricane. Dashcam Footage Downtown Houston when TORNADO hits. (05-16-24) https://youtu.be/agEamWQ2V3s?si=OQfbHQtFmDaDX9tb 2025...
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#90: Follow Us on FaceUnion
Volvo S80 Personal Car Communicator https://www.theautopian.com/how-the-volvo-s80-could-let-you-know-if-a-murderer-was-in-your-car-inspired-by-nuclear-security-measures/#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20headline%20features,was%20hiding%20inside%20your%20car Best Fake Law & Order Websites...
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#89: VNC (Very Normal Car)
A new addition to the New For 96! family, and a distressingly deep dive into the Ford Five Hundred (2005-2007).
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#88: Land Cruiser Prado-cast with Mack Hogan
Mack Hogan (https://www.instagram.com/macklinhogan/) joins us after a recent visit to Houston to discuss the capable offroad vehicle that’s been dominating all the headlines: the 1998 Ford Ranger EV. Ferrari 550 Maranello on Road & Track:...
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#87: Helpful Consumer Advice
Everyone has a dream. Chris’ dream is for someone to buy a used German V10 based on his recommendation. 911 Classic Club Coupe...
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#86: Special Millennium Edition
In this topic-filled Special Millennium Edition, Kevin and Chris discuss cars that no longer exist, attend Radwood Austin, co-review a New For ’16 daily driver, and gloss over new performance hatches, including a $52,000 Acura. Bailout Garage (the Sportcross buyer!) on YouTube:...
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#85: A Very Normal Good Car
The task of finding Kevin a new daily driver has provided an all-too-brief respite for Chris from his own daily driver search, which he relives, over and over, perpetually, à la Groundhog Day. Kevin has a YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/capturingthemachine We’re on Twitter, apparently:...
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#84: PTS Dakar Yellow 911 Dakar 🐪
It's time for Season 3 of New For Ninety-Six! Bring-A-Dystopia Brads website: https://www.parkedontheblock.com New Honda Accord – for when the American Passat is too radical: https://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/2023-accord-sedan Gymkhana Eight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr6c-Dy8TG4…
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#83: Metric Hot Takes with Jordan Remeljej 🦘
We're joined by Jordan Remeljej of Modern Aircooled (https://www.modernaircooled.com) and Europa Touring Ltd. (https://europatouring.ltd). Also: Rinspeed Bedouin: https://www.carscoops.com/2020/12/rinspeed-bedouin-is-a-porsche-911-that-morphs-into-a-pickup/ MG -MG F...
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#82: The GranTur(ismo)
• Automoji updates • Mustang, Pagani Utopia, Koenigsegg, McLaren Solus GT, Dodge Hornet, Jeep Avenger — these are some new cars that we won’t be talking about. • GT3 RS • Maserati Gran Turismo • Crosstrek Kevin has a YouTube channel now: https://www.youtube.com/c/capturingthemachine We’re on...
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#81: Zero UX Given
The Saint theme, played by the horn in a Volvo C70: https://youtu.be/cK36DV3HrrI?t=123 Kevin has a YouTube channel now: https://www.youtube.com/c/capturingthemachine We’re on Twitter, apparently: http://twitter.com/newfor96 Check out our Instagram: http://instagram.com/newfor96 Email us questions...
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#80: Famous Last Words: "Cheap Old Range Rover"
In this episode, @analogdialog considers a new daily driver, @kmccauley is plagued by a Ford Contour mystery, and we double down on The Opinions. Kevin has a YouTube channel now: https://www.youtube.com/c/capturingthemachine We’re on Twitter, apparently: http://twitter.com/newfor96 Also…
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#79: The Vast and The Various
Season 3! In this episode: Radwood Austin, Hill Country Rallye, Egypt, Fiat Panda, and SOUND EFFECTS! Lancia washing machine shirt: https://capturingthemachine.com/products/washing-machine-shirt Kevin’s Fiat Panda/Radwood video: https://youtu.be/3_IsZsU2Bx8
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#78: Bondo'd Banter
On this episode, Kevin gets whiskey in his eye, Chris considers a P38 Range Rover to reduce his quality of life, and we discuss cars new for 2009.
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#77: What's with the attÉtude?
In this episode, we get current with old news, Kevin threatens to discuss the Acura RLX Hybrid, Chris drives a 996 GT3, and we reminisce about cars driven in 2021. Chris’ Petersen Museum tweet https://twitter.com/analogdialog/status/1468631894489190401?s=20&t=87xk9hcMFIVvKLHxLM9i2g HOT TAKE QUICK...
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#76: And Just Like That, We're Out of Whiskey
In this episode, Kevin returns to LA for Autopia 2099, Chris is very bad at selling cars and we discuss cars New for 2004. Kevin has a YouTube channel now: https://www.youtube.com/c/capturingthemachine We’re on Twitter, apparently: http://twitter.com/newfor96 Check out our Instagram:...
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#75: Radwood is BPC-Free
In this episode, Kevin and Chris visit Radwood SoCal, fix Acura (again), and aimlessly recollect foggy memories of past trips to the ‘City of Angels.’ Kevin’s Radwood SoCal video: https://youtu.be/WfvIWmyHKCo Radwood Best in Show Winner Ferrari 308 on Road & Track...
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#74: J.B. Powell & Associates “Least Satisfying Content”
On this episode, Kevin and Chris manage to relate the Mitsubishi 3000GT to the Mirage, we opine on the Polestar 2, and Kevin makes a documentary. Kevin’s 911 SC tribute video: https://youtu.be/sqDUv01NgqA Gray Fox Porsche 912 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv5k6SRAltQ Kevin has a YouTube...
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#73: Overhangs and Hangovers
On this episode, @kmccauley and @analogdialog discuss Sciroccos, Audi V8s and other cars with disproportionate front overhangs and end with a deep dive into what's new for '88. Kevin has a YouTube channel now: https://www.youtube.com/c/capturingthemachine We’re on Twitter, apparently:...
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#72: 99 Luft Opinions
On this episode @kmccauley and @analogdialog attend Luftgekühlt 7 in Indianapolis, Chris Defend(er)s his daily driving decision and Kevin starts a gotcha-based interview series. Luftgekühlt 7: https://luftgekuhlt.com 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Leichtbau:...
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#71: Let's Talk About Integra-ty
In this episode, @kmccauley and @analogdialog have weirdly specific opinions about 3 yet to be released cars and the 1986 Yue Loong Feeling is mentioned for the first time since 1986. BMW $1M Acura “integra” Nissan Z 2 Series or Not 2 Series FMK 1986 Kevin has a YouTube channel now:...
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#70: The 5G Conspiracy
We’ve heard your demands for new content to fall asleep to, and we’ve delivered: in this episode, Kevin and Chris talk about unfortunate convertible soft-tops, Ferraris at Indy, and Pandas. Just kidding, it’s all Subaru Foresters. Ferrari 550 Barchetta soft top:...
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#69: Recordin’ with Jordan
On this episode, Jordan Remeljej of Modern Air-Cooled returns to discuss the ease of owning both a turbocharged V8 and V12, being one of the cool kids at Mercedes School and we quiz him on the unimportant questions in life. Episode #69: N̶I̶C̶E̶ Recordin' with Jordan' Jordan's shop:...
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#68: RHD, SSI, M+K, AMG MCT 7G and Other Letters
In this episode of New for 96!, Chris sells the Celsior, Kevin is exhaust-ed on a drive, and we actually use our useless knowledge for something useful. Kevin's rejected ep title: "Nguyễn on Sunday, Cel on Monday" M&K video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA3G_IULv7o&t=1s We’re on Twitter,...
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#67: New for W212!
On this episode, Chris anger-buys a new daily driver, Kevin anger-drives the new Supra, and we decompress by driving a pair of Fiat Pandas.
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#66: Pangea's Box
In this episode, Chris Defends his daily driver commitment issues, Kevin YouTubes for a year, and we say good things about the Phaeton. Kevin has a YouTube channel now: https://www.youtube.com/c/capturingthemachine We’re on Twitter, apparently: http://twitter.com/newfor96 Check out our Instagram:...
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#65: Autopia 2099 with Bradley Brownell
On this episode, Kevin and Chris are joined by Bradley Brownell of Radwood, Jalopnik, EV Pulse, and more, to talk onions (root or fruit, who knows), the all-new all-electric car show Autopia 2099 and 1981 — a just-okay year for cars. http://Autopia2099.com https://www.instagram.com/autopia2099/...
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#64: Driving While '96
NOTE: We had an audio hiccup: if the audio is out of sync, delete the episode and reload it, and it should be ok. Lane Skelton and Art Cervantes join us to talk Rad For Sale, DWA, and Radwood! Canepa 959 SC https://canepa.com/porsche-959-reimagined-sc/ Ethan Tufts’ Chevrolet Nova Twin Cam...
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#63: Cement with a silent ’T’
On this episode, @analogdialog gets cement on his car, @kmccauley goes deep about Probes and we audibly frown while reviewing the new GM logo. Boxster 25 years: https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_US/2021/products/porsche-boxster-25-years-premiere-23382.html Entry Porsche Taycan...
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#62 Daniel Golson, Behind the Tweets
On this episode, Daniel “Dan” Golson of Roadshow by CNET joins us for hot takes, lighting questions and supercars.
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#61: NF96 TRD Pro
On this episode, we continue to keep it loose with the facts as we struggle to remember some factory-tuned Toyotas, dissect BMW’s latest lump of Car, and theorize about the 992 911 GT3. Ford Global Commercial (2000): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAfHWM7g9Io TRD Avalon...
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#60: Milhouse Van Hooydonk
Will enthusiasts in 30 years covet today’s crossovers (answer: no) Diesels: what’s the deal VW ID. 4 badge BMW Defends Polarizing Concept 4 Design, Massive Kidney Grilles (The Drive) 2022 Hyundai Tuscon BMW Z3 facelift Kevin has a YouTube channel now: https://www.youtube.com/c/capturingthemachine...
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#59: Bradley Brownell Joins Us For the First [Listenable] Time
On this episode, Bradley Brownell (Jalopnik, Flat Sixes, Radwood) comes back, with much better results than our previous, ill-fated attempt to have him on the show. – Brad’s column on EV Pulse: Alternating Currents...
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#58: Chris Perkins re-Returns (Part 2)
On this episode of New for '96!, we continue with automotive journalist Chris Perkins. We reflect on Aston Martin mirrors, Chris is concerned about inappropriately shaped Jags, and Kevin wants to know why old cars cost money. The Aston Martin DB7 Evolved From a 1980s Jaguar F-Type That Never...
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#57: Chris Perkins Returns (Part 1)
We're joined by Chris Perkins to talk about the GMA T.50, the new Aston Martin Victor, and street parking. This is part one, we'll be bringing you part two shortly. The Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 Is the 654-HP, 2174-Pound Successor to the F1 (Road & Track) Chris Perkins on Instagram:...
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#56: Die Cast, Die
Now with 1/18th the normal entertainment value. Kevin has a YouTube channel now: https://www.youtube.com/c/capturingthemachine We’re on Twitter, apparently: http://twitter.com/newfor96 Check out our Instagram: http://instagram.com/newfor96 Email us questions or comments: [email protected]
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#55: 1990s Blobtimism Design
Kevin & Chris talk about Mercedes S-class, the new Lexus IS, and problematic Mini repairs.
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#54: SEASON 2! New For 90210 (“Again, sorry” –Kevin) (“Shut up, this is interesting” –Chris)
New for ’96! returns for Season 2. In the premiere, @kmccauley reveals his baggage, @analogdialog recounts the time Luke Perry played cured meats magnate Jimmy Dean, and we respond to listener c̶o̶m̶p̶l̶a̶i̶n̶t̶s̶ questions.
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#53: The Man’s Podcast Studio
The ‘Man’s Kitchen’ on Home Improvement The ‘Man’s Bathroom’ on Home Improvement ‘Home Improvement’ on IMCDB 1966 Ferrari 330 GTC on ‘Home Improvement’ ‘Half in the bag’ idiom definition ‘Three Sheets to the wind’ idiom definition Jim Gaffigan wine bit ATTN Toyota: Your cars are rusting –…
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#52: The Relentless Pursuit of Pedantry
Identification lamps – In the US and Canada vehicles over 80 inches (2.032 m) wide must be equipped with three amber front and three red rear identification lamps spaced 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) apart at the centre of the front and rear of the vehicle, as high as practicable. The front…
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#51: I Mustache You a Question
Duncan Imports Question Duncan Imports Inventory (Ebay) 1993 Nissan Cedric Grand Turismo 1994 Mitsubishi Pajero 1990 Honda Legend 1991 Mazda Cosmo 1994 Nissan Gloria Gran Turismo 1987 Buick Century Landau 2020 Lincoln Aviator vs. Its Competition 34:22 — Insanely rich Scotch cork open...
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#50B: Too Many Cooks featuring Bradley Brownell, Blake Z. Rong, Stef Schrader, and Jordan Remeljej
Starion/Stallion Confusion (Snopes) Starion TV advertising still featuring horse logo Kevin has a YouTube channel now: https://www.youtube.com/c/capturingthemachine We’re on Twitter, apparently: http://twitter.com/newfor96 Check out our Instagram: http://instagram.com/newfor96 Email us questions…
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#50: COVID-96
You guys heard about this Coronavirus? Tesla Bio Defense mode Daniel Sloan on Instagram Kevin Instagram post from Monument Valley in the 7 Series Portland Bound (Road & Track, 2016) How America Killed America’s Forgotten V8 (Jalopnik) New BMW Logo (The Verge) 5k-Mile 1978 Ford LTD Country Squire...
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#49: To the BaT-Phone!
Chris’s BMW E91 is on BaT (at time of recording), we pick cars we would import if the restriction was only 15 years like in Canada, and we solve the many issues with luxury car product naming. Warren Platner table Frasier Season 3: September 19, 1995 to May 21, 1996 Dylan McDermott or Dermot...
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#48: LX For ’70!
Nissan GT-R (Instagram) 2011 BMW 328i Sports Wagon 6-Speed (BaT) Luftgeküht 7 in Durham
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#47: U Taycan U2 to Me?
Moose and Enzo played Eddie on Frasier How much is a used Yukon Denali? I’m not looking this up Taycan Turbo S ‘engine’ sound (Top Gear Lap) Here you can see the awkward leather stitch corner seam on left side of image The Next-Generation Porsche Macan Will Be Fully Electric Every major change...
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#46: New For Ninety-Sit[com]
Join us in Austin on March 1 for the Post Radwood Morning Meetup! Register for free here ‘Bandit’ TV series (1994) on IMCDB 1992 Porsche 964 Carrera CUP USA for sale at Porsche South Bay for $449,964 What single car would you buy for $500,000? Porsche 964 Singer core graveyard Some photos of...
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A bi-annual (?) podcast about automotive pedantry, “facts” and more. Hosted by whiskey-wielding Chris Nguyen & Kevin McCauley.
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