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Dodge Welcomes PHEV Hornet To Brotherhood Of Muscle

11-09-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ While some may want to dismiss the launch of a Compact Utility Vehicle with a small 1.3-liter engine as hardly noteworthy, Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis has found quite a bit to crow about with the all-new Dodge Hornet PHEV. Quick, poised and efficient, the Hornet PHEV may seem an unlikely candidate for Dodge's Brotherhood of Muscle, but in our host's experience it certainly passed the test. Short of taking your own test drive, listen in for all the details and more. Want to stay up to date…

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New Subaru Impreza RS Comes Dressed To Impress

11-03-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ If there's one thing that our steadfast Tech Talk host, Rick DeMeis, is not, it would be indecisive. So, having the all-new 2024 Subaru Impreza RS hatchback to drive for a week was a five-star compatibility match. Decked out with a magnetite gray metallic exterior color and boasting a sport-tuned suspension, the all-wheel drive Impreza RS takes the already well-tempered Impreza up to a higher level. Listen in for all the details, plus more weekly automotive and technology features, as always. Want to stay up to date with…

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BMW Z4 sDrive30i

10-05-23 Featured Vehicle Nothing speaks the language of summer like a convertible. But that doesn't mean it has to be summer to enjoy the open air experience of a drop top. Case in point, the beautiful October day that we had with the 2023 BMW Z4 sDrive30i. Ordinarily, with a car like this, the performance would be the first thing to rave about. After all, with 255 horsepower coming from its direct-injected 2-liter TwinPower Turbo, and 295 lb-ft of torque working its way through the rear drive powertrain, this two seater has no trouble impressing you and a companion into…

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Capability Connects Wrangler 4xe PHEV To Jeep Legacy

10-03-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ Though it may not be everyday that you take the doors off the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid vehicle, our steadfast Tech Talk host, Rick DeMeis, figures that this is one SUV that stands to blow the doors off many wannabe off-road 4x4s when it comes to capability and convenience. Find out why in this week's episode. That's not all. There's plenty more automotive and technology news coverage this week, as always. Want to stay up to date with the latest episodes? We can deliver Tech Talk to…

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Finding Fuel Economy & Comfort On The Road With Santa Fe Hybrid

09-08-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ A road trip with the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid proved more than economical for Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis. Hear the details on this week's episode of Rick's Tech Talk on RPM News Weekly. Also, listen in for a trunk full of automotive news and space exploration highlights. ~ Rick's Tech Talk on Pandora ~ (Originally featured on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program.) Enjoy listening to your favorite episodes while you drive. 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid “Hyundai recognized the changing shift in the attraction of…

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Alfa Romeo Tonale & Mazda CX-90 Bring PHEV To OEMs’ Vocabularies

8-08-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ RPM News Weekly fills in for KOWS-FM DJ RT Newt with a PHEV-Times-Two episode of Rick's Tech Talk this week. Taking center stage are the Alfa Romeo Tonale and the Mazda CX-90; one a sporty premium compact SUV and the other a spacious three-row full-size SUV. Listen in for all the details. There's lots more, too, with a report about an iseecars.com study of used car prices, and a new agreement among automakers to expand the EV Charging Network, plus interesting technology features, as always. Want to stay…

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