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1-07-20 Tech Talk

~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~

It’s not everyday that one tosses the word gravitas into the description of a compact utility vehicle, but that’s just what Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis saw fit to do for the Kia Soul X-Line. With good reason as he explains. Have a listen.
That’s not all he covers this week, though. There’s mention of autonomous driving LiDAR from Robosense, also an interesting survey of the most popular vehicles around the country and a bunch more.


Tech Talk is a weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt.

Ride of the Week:

2020 Kia Soul X-Line

tiled photos courtesy of Kia media

  • 2.0L I-4, Multi-Port Injection (MPI) Engine
  • 147 horsepower / 132 lb-ft Torque
  • Intelligent Variable Transmission (i-IVT)
  • Idle Stop & Go
  • Unique 18″ Alloy Wheels
  • Rugged Black Exterior Body Trim w/ Silver Accents
  • Auto-On/Off Headlights
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Silver Outside Mirrors
  • Roof Rails
  • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel/Gearshift Knob
  • 7-in. Touchscreen Display / 6-Speaker Audio
  • Android Auto / Apple CarPlay Smartphone Integration
  • Remote Keyless Entry
  • Lane Change Assist
  • Blind Spot Collision Warning
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
  • 27 City / 33 Highway / 30 Combined MPG
  • $21,490 Starting MSRP (X-Line)

Automotive News:

Most Popular New & Used Cars

Going clockwise starting at top left, photos provided by
Ford Media, RPM News Weekly, Honda Media, Chevrolet Media

Fisker Ocean Revealed At CES

photo courtesy of Fisker

RoboSense LiDAR Vehicle Control

photo courtesy of RoboSense

Musk Minute:

SpaceX Launches Latest Constellation of 60 Starlink Satellites

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