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COVID-19 Stalls Global Auto Events

RPM News Podcast 3-15-20 Keeping the conversation informative yet upbeat in this very challenging period of time for everyone, RPM commentators Rich Taber and Peter Ciani open the discussion with updates on how the corona virus has altered 2020 auto events around the globe. The dialogue then turns to their recent experiences with a run of vehicles from Hyundai. From there, an electric snowblower purchase melts into a bit of ruminating on the EV landscape. Things wrap up with a rundown of developments across RPM News channels. Have a listen and jump into the discussion by leaving a comment. Segment…

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Wrangler Rubicon Heeds Call Of The Off-Road

3-03-20 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Built to get to four people to some of the most extreme places on the planet, the 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon gives Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis a full immersion into its symphony of bells and whistles. Whether one plans to go off-road into the snowy wilderness or sun bathe in a dose of early spring weather while driving with the panels off, this is one 4X4 that doesn't come up short.But don't turn off the audio, yet. There's more automotive news with highlights from a NEMPA event…

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DS Techeetah Team Garners E-Prix Double Podium In Marrakesh

Starting at Pole Position, DS Techeetah driver Antonio Felix da Costa drove home the lead 45-minutes and one lap later to clinch the 2020 Marrakesh Formula E-Prix, putting him at the top of the leader board after this fourth race of the season. BMW i Andretti Motorsport driver Max Guenther placed second while da Costa's teammate, Jean-Eric Vergne, moved up from his 11th starting spot to finish third.  From left, Max Guenther (BMW I Andretti Motorsports), Antonio Felix da Costa (DS Techeetah) and Jean-Eric Vergne (DS Techeetah) share the podium at the 2020 Marrakesh E-Prix all photos courtesy of FIA…

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What Do A Wagon, A Pickup, The Green New Deal & Formula E Have In Common?

RPM News Podcast 2-21-20 Weaving their way through the heavy congestion that a very mixed topic load might create, RPM Podcasters Rich Taber and Peter Ciani smoothly navigate the discussion all the way from a stellar Philadelphia road trip in the 2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 AWD to previewing the upcoming New York International Auto Show. Along the way they explore life up north for a week in the GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Crew Cab, venture into the Green New Deal and rally behind Formula E racing. It's a fun ride – have a listen. RPM News Weekly Podcast…

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Jaguar’s Evans Dominates Formula E Round 4

Jaguar / Panasonic driver Mitch Evans ran away with the lead in the fourth Formula E contest of the 2019 – 2020 race season finishing well ahead of his nearest rival after a tumultuous afternoon at the Mexico City E-Prix that saw a slew of mishaps. “I just want to thank the team for their work in between all the races.” ~ Mitch Evans Photo: FIA Formula E Bolting out of second position on the grid Evans managed to take the lead out of Turn 1 and never looked back, ultimately finishing just over four seconds ahead of his closest…

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Tech Talk On RPM: Suited For NE Winter, CR-V Seeks Snow

2-11-20 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ A well worn expression in New England advises that if you don't like the weather, wait a minute. In that respect, our Tech Talk commentator, Rick DeMeis could consider it a happy accident that he didn't get a heap of snow in which to test drive the 2020 Honda CR-V even though the all-wheel drive Touring edition that was his ride-of-the-week is certainly well-suited for winter driving. Have a listen and he'll fill you in on the details of this popular vehicle. It's an easy side-step from there to…

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