Best Auto Buyers Guide Podcasts (2025)

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New Car Buying Guide - Tips, Tricks, Dos, Don'ts, and Horror Stories 1:06:49

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Here's what to do (and not do) when buying a new car and what you can expect. -Discounts -Invoice isn't the real cost -Financing works in your favor -Extended warranties -Shop around -Going out of state can go wrongBy Auto Buyers Guide

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Jeep's Cherokee was always a "Crossover", RAM's V8 is back, Kia's Sportage is less ugly than before 57:15

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In today's rambling episode, we talk about the resurrected HEMI in Ram's 1500 truck, and why it is and isn't a big deal. Tesla has a new Model Y Performance, Jeep's new Compass is starting as a hybrid-only soft-roader... And that's ok. Why? Because news flash: it's never been a Wrangler. Also: since there's a 4-door Wrangler, and a 4-door Grand Che…

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Legroom Cheating Explained, Durango Gets Another Year, Blazer EV SS Is 'Murican Muscle Reborn? 1:02:33

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In this episode Alex and Travis take a deep dive into legroom. How it's measured, why you can't always trust the numbers, and why we always talk about legroom in a specific way. We also ask: is the Blazer EV SS the modern Grand National? -gasp- Oh, and Durango gets another year to live, standard V8s and a bonkers top-end price tag.…

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Prices Are Going Up, Again, Alex's Daughter Is In The Hot Seat, Car Categories Are Confusing. 41:52

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Where is the safest place for your child's car seat? Well, that kind of "depends." In this solo episode Alex tackles viewer questions while Travis is out sick including why there's a baby behind Alex's seat instead of being on the other side. Also, why car prices are on sharp rise skyward, why we're always comparing strange things, and just why is …

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Want Your New Car To Last Longer? Don't Get These Features 1:01:36

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What should you do, and not do, if you want your car to last longer? Well, it's the 21st century so don't be afraid of power windows or doors locks, but you might want to think twice about performance options, DCTs, CVTs, and yes... Even manual transmissions.By Auto Buyers Guide

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Speed Cameras Are Evil, There's A New Mazda CX-5, Alex & Travis Get Political 1:01:31

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What would tax policy be like if Alex and Travis ruled the US? Scary though, no? Less scary: the new 2026 Mazda CX-5 is finally coming! Although... Not everyone will be a fan of the styling and design direction which has gone more minimal than ever before. Oh, and speed cameras should be burnt at the stake.…

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We know less about reliability than ever, EV tax credits are toast (and Tesla with it?) 1:05:10

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Sadly due to one of the smallest datasets since CR started reporting on new car reliability, we know less about reliability than at any point in decades. How does a Dodge or some Jeep models compare to a Toyota? Who really knows. Honda vs Toyota? We have those numbers down, but the rest? It's a crapshoot. Travis and Alex also talk about the EV tax …

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2025 Mercedes CLE And The Death Of The Convertible, Travis Almost Buys Something 1:00:51

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Over the last 20 years convertible sales have plunged by more than 80%. Ouch. Once upon a time ragtops were over 5% of all new car sales and now they are down to a fraction. Why has this happened? What can we do about it? And why might it be time for a Sebring resurrection?By Auto Buyers Guide

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Nissan Turns Over A New Leaf, Just As Hybrids Proliferate. 1:06:11

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Alex and Travis talk about Nissan's new entry-level EV, which is, let's be honest, unlikely to be as inexpensive as Chevy's upcoming Bolt replacement. They also deep-dive into hybrids from the new performance hybrid Corvette (no, not the E-Ray) to the Maverick and beyond. They also dish about sport trucks...…

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RAM Is Protesting... Themselves? 1:12:55

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The HEMI IS BACK! With it comes a new logo, a symbol of protest! Yep! Protest the patriarchy! Um, wait, but they did this to themselves, so... RAM is protesting RAM?By Auto Buyers Guide

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America's declining influence in the auto world might be a good thing? 1:02:20

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Travis and Alex help a viewer decide which 3-row is right for them and then start theorizing about America's declining importance when it comes to automotive design. Now that the US is not the largest market in the world, and it's continuing to contract, will we see more interesting cars here? Also, why is it that "cars not designed for us" seem mo…

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RAM's bringing back the TRX, EV maintenance schedules, how tariffs are impacting the car market 56:35

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Travis and Alex are back after an extended break that's the result of too much travel, too much news, and Alex moving to Bogota for a spell. Yep, that Bogota. Anyway, in today's episode we talk about the impact of the US tariffs on imported cars and car parts, how it's changing not just the new car market but the used market as well. We'll dive int…

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New Cars Are Made For The Wealthy, Because That's Who Buys Them... 59:31

4M ago59:31

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In this episode, Travis and Alex tiptoe around politics, talk about tariffs, who's actually buying new cars, and try to find exactly how small something has to be in order to be "compact." They also tackle the trickiest question in the business: just how do you pronounce Jaguar?By Auto Buyers Guide

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Here's What We Really Think Of Every Car Company In America, Part 2 1:29:36

5M ago1:29:36

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In this video we talk Nissan, Tesla, Mazda and more. Here's where we think companies have gone wrong, and what they can do to fix it... As if we knew how to fix a car company that is....By Auto Buyers Guide

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Here's What We Really Think Of Every Car Company In America 59:22

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Watch out, this time we let you all have it! Yep, this is our unvarnished opinions of every car company that sells cars in America.By Auto Buyers Guide

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What's New At The NY Auto Show! 41:48

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Subaru dropped a refreshed Solterra, a new EV, and a next-generation Outback at the NY Auto Show. Kia also introduced a K4 hatch, the US market EV4, and Hyundai followed up with the new Palisade that we all knew was coming because we saw it in Korea already.By Auto Buyers Guide

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Brace Yourself, Tariffs Are Coming. Also, We Drove Some Stuff. 52:52

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How will tariffs reshape the American car landscape? We don't exactly know, but it's going to be a rocky road.By Auto Buyers Guide

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The Best Alternatives To The Best Selling Vehicles In America, Also: What Makes A Good SUV? 53:34

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Travis and Alex dissect the 10 best selling cars, trucks, and SUVs in America and what we would buy if the best-seller didn't exist or was unavailable near you.By Auto Buyers Guide

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All About Leasing, Ioniq 9, ID. Buzz, and PSAs Need To Come Back. 55:59

6M ago55:59

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It's 10 o'clock, do you know where your children are?By Auto Buyers Guide

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ABG Live Show 1:47:33

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Join Alex, Nick and Travis as we answer viewer and listener questions and try to unwind after a long week!By Auto Buyers Guide

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Is Now The Time For Plug In Hybrids To Shine? 30:16

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Will Manuals Be Missed? Are We Thinking About Charging Wrong? 54:58

7M ago54:58

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You can't talk about EVs without talking about charging, but are we thinking about it all wrong? Should we be charging at night? At home? At work? During the day? Fast, slow, medium-speed? What should we really be doing?By Auto Buyers Guide

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Is RAM's 2026 Ramcharger The Truck With A Plug You've Been Waiting For? 1:15:18

7M ago1:15:18

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Alex and Travis take a deep, deep, deeeeep, almost 1.5 hour dive into the new RAM Ramcharger. RAM just gave us more details on how the PHEV system works, let's dive in.By Auto Buyers Guide

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Are Hybrids Finally Mainstream? Road Rules, Find The Plug & Hyundai's All-In On Hybrids 54:48

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It seems like America is finally ready to see a hybrid revolution with more models offered than ever before, and more models going hybrid only. From an all-hybrid Mazda CX-90, to more hybrid Toyota and Hondas than you can shake a stick at, so GM's plans on resurrecting hybrid systems, hybrids seem to be reclaiming the headlines from EVs. Alex and T…

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Subaru's New Hybrids, The LX 700h Is Insane, Honda & Nissan Break Up, Car Buying Tips 1:10:09

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Subaru is suddenly all-in on hybrids with a new Forester hybrid and a Crosstrek hybrid on sale in 2025, but they aren't stopping there. All rumors point to the upcoming redesign of the Outback also sporting a hybrid whenever it lands this year. Fuel economy improvements are more modest than in some hybrids, but Subaru retained the off-road capabili…

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RFID Card Keys Are Dumb, Badge Engineering Isn't So Bad, Charging Etiquette Should Be Taught 1:10:49

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Join Travis and Alex as they dissect the RFID key card. Is Travis right that it's a sensible and slim way to lock and unlock your car if you're a 21st century person that doesn't carry a key? Or is Alex right that they should all be burnt at the stake as an example to RFID cards everywhere that change is unacceptable? (Also: proximity keys are bett…

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Toyota's All-New 4Runner Vs Everything Else, EV Tax Credits Cut, Are Software Updates Good? 1:02:44

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Toyota's popular SUV is finally all-new for 2025, but does that make it all-better? Or should shoppers look elsewhere? Also, what on earth happened with 4Runner pricing! OMG. Which new EVs still have the EV tax credit? Way fewer than before. Should owners be able to say no to software updates? Should they?…

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Are "Software Defined" cars a good thing? Best cars Under $40K. Best SUVs for families. 1:02:20

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Travis and Alex attempt to get to the bottom of the mania around "software defined cars". Now, bear in mind that like *all* cars, SDCs are actually defined by their hardware which is why they can be updated. On the other hand, is this making companies lazy? Our experience with the new EX30 leads Alex to say yes. We also go over viewer questions and…

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Amazon Is Finally Selling Cars, Chevy Leads The Affordable Charge, Used EV Tax Credits Are Great 1:04:17

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In this episode Alex and Travis dish about new car sales in 2024, which car companies are winning, which are losing, and why the consumer is a winner (sometimes) at the Chevy dealer because they are selling a ton of affordable new cars. If you're looking to make shopping easier, Hyundai is now selling cars on Amazon, assuming you're in the right pa…

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Honda and Nissan Are Merging, EV Road Tripping A 200 Mile Range Volvo & What Needs To Die 59:29

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Travis and Alex discuss the impending Honda-Nissan-Mitsubishi merger that should be completed next year, who's getting what in the marriage and what the conglomerate should kill off. We also talk about Travis road tripping our used C40 EV up to Washington state and more!By Auto Buyers Guide

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Reliable Cars Aren't Satisfying? Why does GM have so many EV trucks? Audi Gets A Q6, 50:14

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According to the latest Consumer Reports data, Rivian is a paradox, they are the least reliable new car brand in America but also the one the most people would buy again. This makes us wonder: is new car reliability, well, unreliable? The answer is yes, and we may never know how reliable a new car is ever again...…

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Happy Thanksgiving, The future of EV Tax Credits, Can Someone Just Stick With Something? 53:36

10M ago53:36

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Travis and Alex discuss the turkeys, tofurkeys and turduckens. Then they really dive into the sauce: What will Trump do to the EV tax credit? What might happen if it changes or gets eliminated, and how the IRA has boosted domestic production of new cars. Also, cars are too expensive. No surprise there.…

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Best & Worst Car Gifts, Honda Passport & Acura ADX, PHEV vs EV 1:02:13

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Travis and Alex spend way, way too much time talking about the best and worst gifts for car people, or, really anyone that owns a car. They also dive into the latest Honda and Acura SUVs, hate on the term "extended range EV" because they are just plug in hybrids, and then they talk about why PHEVs are fantastic.…

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Scout Reboot, Toyota's PHEV Party, EV Winter Range & We Bought A Thing! 58:32

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Scout Reboot, Toyota's PHEV Party, EV Winter Range & We Bought A Thing!By Auto Buyers Guide

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Tesla's Robotaxi, Toyota's recent production and reliability woes, and GR Corolla with an automatic 1:05:26

11M ago1:05:26

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Toyota has had some stumbles lately. From recalling every Lexus LX, and non-hybrid Tundra for engine replacements, to the stop-sale and recall on every Grand Highlander and Lexus TX for airbags that aren't working right they have a great deal on their plate. However, like a juggling act at a carnival, Toyota seems to have all those plates up in the…

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One Pedal Driving May Be Over (In China), Charge Connectors, & Terrible New Car Features 45:13

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It looks like China is on the brink of banning one pedal driving in new vehicles from 2026. Why? Well, it's not in the name of efficiency. Apparently China's watchdog agency says one pedal driving is less safe than having a second pedal around.By Auto Buyers Guide

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Hybrids, Leasing vs Buying, Viewer Questions, GM Joins the NACS party and more! 1:15:18

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In this episode, Travis and Alex discuss leasing versus buying, what hybrids are and what they are not, General Motors joining the Tesla supercharging network, and of course we answer a bunch of viewer questions. If you're curious about how leasing works what you need to know before you sign for a lease, and whether a lease is right for you or not …

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The Best Cheap New Car For 2025, Hyundai Goes NACS, & More 56:24

1y ago56:24

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The first non-Tesla with a native J3400/NACS port is here and it's... a Hyundai? Yep, Hyundai, despite joining the NACS party later than Ford and GM is going to be the first to actually put them in customer's hands. By the end of this year Ioniq 5s built in the USA will have the new port followed shortly thereafter by the Kia EV6. In this episode w…

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Porsche 924 Buyers Guide 10:37

1y ago10:37

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This podcast acts as a buyer's guide for the Porsche 924, covering the model's history, various iterations, and maintenance tips. It explores the unique features and appeal of the 924, including its transaxle layout, engine refinements, and the special editions like the Martini and Le Mans versions. Finally, it provides information on the car's dri…

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The Auto Buyers Podcast Is Baaaack! 1:13:14

1y ago1:13:14

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The ABG Pod is back and we're trying something a big different. This time we're incorporating viewer and listener feedback, so be sure to drop us your questions and thoughts!By Auto Buyers Guide

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Let’s Talk Lexus TX, EV Tax Credit Changes, UAW Strikes and Talks 1:11:22

2y ago1:11:22

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In this episode Alex and Tim discuss the new Lexus TX three row SUV. Which trims are a good idea and where Lexus went wrong with their new family hauler. We also cover the new point of sale tax credits and what we know now.By Auto Buyers Guide

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Do ”halo cars” work? Also, what is a halo car? 1:05:49

2y ago1:05:49

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Halo cars don't have to be angelic and they come in many forms. But... Do those forms make sense? From Viper to Challenger Hellcat, Tim and Alex say "hell yeah" but don't agree on what a halo car really is.By Auto Buyers Guide

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Cadillac Releases The Most Insane EV SUV Ever, Car Prices Are Increasing, and NACS Is Confusing 1:08:18

2y ago1:08:18

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GM is finally rolling out more Ultium models! Alex got to check out the new Cadillac Escalade IQ, the biggest and most insane EV SUV ever imagined, at least until we get the EV Wagoneer that Jeep has been touting with an even bigger battery. Tim and Also also discuss the death of the $20,000 car and why NACS has caused more questions than answers a…

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The Land Cruiser Returns And Tesla Has Yet Another ”Scandal” 56:01

2y ago56:01

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For 2024 Toyota is bringing back the Land Cruiser, but it's not the Land Cruiser 300 sold elsewhere, instead we get the smaller Land Cruiser 250. Also, Tesla shoppers are shocked their EVs can't hit the advertised range figures, despite a solid decade of reporting.By Auto Buyers Guide

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The Tesla Scandal That Isn’t What You Think It Is 23:39

2y ago23:39

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When I said our Model 3 SR+ had a real world range of 192 miles +/- about 10 miles, y'all lost your minds, but it wasn't a scandal then and it isn't now. Instead it's just a textbook example of why the "EPA range" is not a "real world" number. Newsflash: the EPA testing designed in 1978 isn't a great real world example for ANY new car, truck or SUV…

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The Midsize Truck Battle of 2023 | 2023 Episode 8 58:39

2+ y ago58:39

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Tim and Alex are back to discuss the tough battle ahead for the all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma, plus the validity of the EV price wars and the rising costs of new vehicles in the U.S. Podcast theme by Brian Roskelly.By Auto Buyers Guide

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When Alex Wants to Give Things Away | 2023 Episode 7 1:23:43

2+ y ago1:23:43

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In this one-on-one with Alex, the beans are spilled on the upcoming AoA Giveaway this Friday, April 21st (instructions for how to sign up in the video). This is followed by a live Q&A session with Facebook and YouTube audiences.By Auto Buyers Guide

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Grabbing Life by the Horns | 2023 Episode 6 59:00

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Alex and Tim talk RAM REV, Subaru Crosstrek/Impreza, Mazda CX-90, and everything in-between on today's episode. We've driven some, we've crawled around inside others, but there's a lot to talk about with each of them, so let's get right to it. Podcast theme by Brian Roskelly.By Auto Buyers Guide

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Drop Top Delight | 2023 Episode 5 1:04:31

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Alex and Tim discuss the idea of cutting the roof off of vehicles you wouldn't normally do that to, then they compare two of the most anticipated upcoming three row vehicles. Also, will the electric car save the sedan? What signs can we look to today? Podcast theme by Brian Roskelly.By Auto Buyers Guide