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Nissan Introduces All-Electric Ariya e-4ORCE to NE Motor Press

All-New, All-Electric Crossover Now Lists All-Wheel Drive Among Its Many Attributes by Peter Ciani Since its unveiling in 2020, the Ariya (pron. AH-ree-uh) has experienced production delays and supply chain issues that have held back its North American release. There have been reports suggesting that some delays are due to manufacturing challenges at Nissan's highly automated "Intelligent Factory" line in Tochigi, located just north of Tokyo. Ross Proffitt, Senior Manager of EV Transformation at Nissan recently stopped by the New England Motor Press Association garage to talk about the 2023 Nissan Ariya, the brand's highly-anticipated EV follow-up to the pioneering…

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Back to Back Luxury With The Volvo XC90 & Genesis G90 3.5T AWD with e-Supercharger

05-02-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis has been living large while RT was on vacation and returns to the airwaves to chat about two completely luxurious, but completely different Rides of the Week: The Volvo XC90 B6 AWD Ultimate 3-row SUV and the newly redesigned Genesis brand flagship sedan, the 2023 Genesis G90 3.5T AWD with e-Supercharger. Listen in as Rick also gives us a recap of the all-new, all-electric Nissan Ariya at the New England Motor Press garage and Elon's big Starship rocket goes bang in early testing. A…

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EVs Go Mainstream At NY Auto Show

by Peter Ciani The 2023 New York Auto Show kicked-off on Friday, April 7 and will run until Sunday, April 16th. Despite being smaller than previous years due to Covid-19 disruptions, it remains one of the best places on the East Coast to shop for new cars and check-out new car models. Absences from major brands such as Mercedes-Benz and Volvo were notable, but the show itself is slowly coming back to life, in fact maybe more so. With a lot of brands missing, the auto show has taken advantage of the extra space and added more interactive experiences for car…

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High Efficiency Sienna Hybrid Chases Away Minivan Blues

03-21-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ The 2023 Toyota Sienna hybrid minivan strikes a harmonious chord with Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis especially for its convenience, comfort and fuel efficiency. With 7-passenger seating, EPA ratings in the mid-30s and a hybrid system that musters a net 245 horsepower, this is one minivan that travels well. Find out more in this week's episode. Also, listen in for an automotive news brief on the top ten used cars with the greatest price drop in recents months, plus other tech news, including the upside of exploring the moon…

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Comfort, Capability & Value Define the Outlander PHEV

02-28-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ With a 38-mile all-electric range and a total range of 420 miles, the seven-passenger 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV won't leave you stranded on long trips from home. Most days, many drivers won't even need to use up the 38 all-electric miles. Even so, Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis makes the point that this PHEV SUV gives buyers much more than just efficiency. Whether it's comfort and safety, or convenience and capability, he calls it, "A good value for the money." Listen in for more automotive and technology news, including…

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Hyundai Kona Electric Gets Valentine’s Day Props

02-14-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis makes the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited his Valentine's Day crush for Ride of the Week in this week's episode. Listen in for more automotive and technology news. A weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt. Enjoy listening to your favorite episodes while you drive. ~ Rick's Tech Talk on Stitcher ~ 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited photos courtesy of Hyundai Media "Hyundai Motor Group plans to introduce 23 Battery Electric Vehicle models and sell 1 million…

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