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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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Grand Wagoneer & MX-5 Miata RF Drive ROTW Extremes

01-10-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ After a month-long hiatus, Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis jumps back in the saddle to kick off a new year of episodes with the big and small extremes of the Grand Wagoneer and the Mazda MX-5 Miata RF for a double dose of the podcast's Ride of the Week segment. Listen in for all the automotive news including a quick tour of the all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale that will arrive in the 2nd quarter of 2023. There's a couple of spacecraft launch items, too. A weekly feature on KOWS…

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Value, Comfort, Safety Define 2023 Hyundai Palisade

10-25-22 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ When it come to value, Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis lauds the 2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD model for its abundance of premium refinements and notable safety achievements that bely a sticker price that's modest for its segment of the market. Praiseworthy, too, was the ability to garner 27+ mpg on the highway while test driving this large SUV – 3.8-liter V8 notwithstanding. Listen up for the full report. Also, there's informative automotive news on tap including briefs about Tesla facing stiff competition in China, and Ford bringing new…

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Mustang Mach-E Quietly Evokes Its Forbears

10-04-22 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Although Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis found blessed quietude in the all-electric Mustang Mach-E by turning off the fake performance sounds, he also discovered that he would rather not experience the one-pedal driving capability. Why? Find out in the full report. Want more? There's also plenty of other informative automotive news briefs including a survey of the safest and most reliable pre-owned cars for teenagers. And, then there's the bit about a California baker trying to recreate the New York bagel. Can it be done? Listen up. A weekly…

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