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Tesla Serves Rivian Poached Execs Suit

Is it a case of Tesla executives taking flight with too much baggage, or of Rivian over-reaching for the brass ring? RPM News Weekly Podcast hosts Peter Ciani and Rich Taber take it all in as the EV wars suddenly drag down Main Street in not-so-quiet fashion. Have a listen, make a comment, and please be kind enough to subscribe here and on our YouTube Channel. You can also find the RPM News Weekly Podcast on Stitcher.com Segment Locations on the Scrub Bar 00:00 Introduction03:50 EV News Preface04:55 ElectraMeccanica Solo 10:40 Tesla Cybertruck14:10 Rivian R1T17:45 The Lawsuit: Tesla vs. Rivian37:33…

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All-New BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe Needs No Grab Bar

8-25-20 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Basking in the sumptuous grandeur of the all-new BMW 840i Gran Coupe this week, Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis discovers that luxury may come with a price that's hard to swallow but also hard to complain about considering the near perfection of the drive. Tune in while he goes over the features and the numbers. Also, there's plenty of other technology news including a tonneau bed cover made of solar panels and a robo-glove that's earned "invention of the year" accolades. A weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio…

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Ford Features Bronco, Mach 1 For NEMPA Road Rally

RPM News Podcast 8-18-20 Ordinarily, come summer, the New England Motor Press Association would stage their annual Ragtop Ramble whereby journalists and auto manufacturing reps jaunt from the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline, MA up to Kennebunkport, Maine's Colonial Inn in a spectacular assortment of convertibles, performance cars and other "crustaceous" (aka non-convertible) vehicles to enjoy a lobster dinner. This year, with the pandemic putting the kibosh on social gatherings, NEMPA switched gears and created a DIY road rally for members to get out into the open air and share their experiences in a vehicle of choice while gathering…

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Ford Ranger Rides Smooth, Plays Hard

8-04-20 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Right-sized for those buyers who want the convenience of an SUV with the versatility of compact truck, the 2020 Ford Ranger Super Crew proves to Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis that it is indeed a welcome addition to the Ford family of pickups, delivering both comfort and capability. Listen in to the full podcast for more details. Other news on tap this week includes a virtual road rally hosted by the New England Motor Press Association, an electric version of the classic AC Cobra, a SpaceX update, plastic eating…

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MINI Cooper EV Amps Up The Fun

7-07-20 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Balancing performance and range in a way that ensures the 2021 MINI Cooper SE all-electric vehicle doesn't disappoint, this week's Ride of the Week put Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis on notice that either he was going to have fun driving this car or he might as well just leave it parked in the driveway. Others may shout, "RANGE, RANGE, RANGE" while the MINI Cooper EV stays true to the essence of the brand's unique DNA giving MINI lovers one more reason to get in gear and get happy.…

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Sonata Hybrid Melds Tech With Fun

6-23-20 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ A Technology Tour de Force is the over-arching term Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis uses to describe the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited Hybrid press vehicle he tested on a drive from the metro west suburbs of Boston to upstate New York and back. But, the week-long experience with the 5-passenger sedan was clearly more enjoyable than a detached, cold, hard look at the spec sheets. Have a listen to find out why. Rick then digs into a report from iseecars.com on the ups and downs and ups again of…

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