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The All-New Nissan Altima

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On this week's podcast, RPM News Weekly Co-Founder Rich Taber talks to Anne Corrao, Director, Chief Marketing Manager – Family Sedans & Sports Cars at Nissan North America about important safety and tech features available on all-new Altima including Safety Shield 360, ProPILOT Assist, all-wheel-drive and Nissan’s innovative Variable Compression Turbo engine. Anne Corrao Nissan USA

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Talking RAM Truck Sales with VP Jim Morrison

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https://youtu.be/sQH4cth59c8 Following back-to-back presentations by RAM Truck VP Jim Morrison and Jeep Gladiator Brand Manager Brandon Girmus at the May 7 NEMPA meeting, RPM News Weekly spoke with Jim Morrison about the phenomenal success the RAM 1500 is experiencing in the light duty pickup truck marketplace. The discussion turns to how pickup trucks have evolved in terms of fuel economy and tech-savvy features and the expansive range of RAM Truck offerings from the $26,000 working truck to the luxurious new RAM 2500 and 3500 models with up to 1000 pound-feet of torque that can be optioned up to over $90,000.

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7th-Gen Golf Adopts Jetta Turbo Engine

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5-07-19 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ The 7th generation Golf – now in its fourth year – continues to evolve, adopting the 1.4-liter four-cylinder TSI engine found in its all-new 2019 Jetta sibling. A leap of faith for Volkswagen, one might argue, but Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis sings the praises of this smaller turbocharged powerplant that bestowed better than 40 mile-per-gallon fuel efficiency in his test drives – a tad greater than official ratings.Tech Talk is a weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt. Ride of the…

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Volkswagen Pre-Booking Their All-New, All-Electric ID.

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Originally rolled out at the 2016 Paris Auto Show, the all-electric Volkswagen ID. concept is taking another step toward reality on May 8th with a Pre-Launch press conference live from Berlin. The company seemingly appears to be taking a page from its main EV competitor Tesla by attempting to generate interest by showing off the car a bit early, taking preorders and offering a (likely pricier) Launch Edition to start. This strategy works for Tesla and their diehard followers (Elonians? Muskivittes? Muskateers?), but can VW generate the same level of interest and enthusiasm for the ID.? 2016 VW I.D Concept…

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Infiniti QX80 – Enough Luxury To Live In

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4-30-19 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Big enough for bruisin', comfortable enough for cruisin' and sizable enough for snoozin', the luxurious 2019 Infiniti QX80 Limited 4x4 SUV takes Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis for a ride that one could only describe as opulent immersion.Tech Talk is a weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt. Ride of the Week: 2019 Infiniti QX80 Limited 4x4 The 2019 INFINITI QX80 introduces a modern interpretation of upscale luxury, pairing a high quality, hand-crafted interior with refined driving dynamics. The 2019 QX80 LIMITED…

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Nissan “Dream Garage” Panel at NYIAS

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https://youtu.be/8-4TmqBKlTQ CarCast's Matt D'Andria chats up the 50th Anniversary GT-R and 370Z with Nissan's Hiroshi Tamura and BRE's founder Peter Brock at the 2019 NYIAS. Hosted by: • CarCast's Matt 'The Motorator' D'AndriaFeaturing: • BRE's Peter Brock • Nissan's Hiroshi Tamura Uncut, Recorded Live 4/17/19

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