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SUV Trend Not Fatal To Cars

Produced by Rich Taber & Peter Ciani for RPM News Weekly https://youtu.be/VGE2RYnAuGU Numbers don’t lie.SUVs and crossovers have clearly overtaken sedans in the marketplace. But, suggestions that more traditional cars are taking a final bow are misplaced. Just ask the folks at Honda. Even with the introduction of their all-new mid-size Passport sport utility vehicle, they are still putting a lot of faith in their tried-and-true compact Civic sedan. At a recent meeting of the New England Motor Press Association, representatives from Honda brought along both of these models and gave those in attendance clear indications of the automaker’s unswerving…

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SuperCrewsin’ with the Ford F-150

3-26-19 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ High output is exactly what Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis got from the 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 SuperCrew along with a few other timely surprises while cruisin' through one of winter's last hurrahs in a ruby red edition of America's favorite pickup truck. Also, there's news about the SpaceX StarHopper and the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX. In addition, the Hubble space telescope finds stormy weather on Neptune (rhymes with spoon and moon and June if you're so inclined), while the James Webb telescope is still on the…

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Sultry Lexus ES Ultra Lux Beckons

3-19-19 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis experiences the wow-factor of the 2019 Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury model and reminisces about the mysteries of Corinthian leather. There are also important announcements from Volvo's Polestar marque and automaker Peugeot (remember them). Rick also provides an exciting Musk Minute update, and then gravitates over to a recap of the Apollo 50 plus 50 Celebration at MIT in Cambridge. There's news from Canada's University of Waterloo, too.Tech Talk is a weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT…

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2019 Kia Niro for EV-er

3-12-19 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ This week Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis puts the all-electric Kia Niro EV through its paces around suburban Boston and winds up wishing that his driveway was situated closer to the electric outlet on his back patio. Rick also provides an update on the Crew Dragon recent mission to the International Space Station in the weekly Musk Minute segment. Then, Rick's University Report brings listeners up to date with new technological developments that have emerged from cutting-edge research at several institutions for higher education. Tech Talk is a weekly…

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Nissan Intelligent Mobility Vision To Bring ‘Safety Shield 360’ To Top-Selling Models

Nissan USA Press Release: Sep 12, 2018 Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision to bring ‘Safety Shield 360’ to top- selling models, representing more than 1 million vehicles annually Nissan Safety Shield 360 supports the Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision to redefine how cars are driven, powered and integrated into society. Nissan Safety Shield 360, a suite of active safety technologies, will first be available on the all-new 2019 Altima and 2019 Rogue – both on sale this fall Nissan Safety Shield 360 to be standard on one million new vehicles sold annually in the U.S. by 2021 The suite of advanced driver-assist…

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Sedan’s Are Not Dead! Nissan Introduces An All-New Altima

Nissan Doubles Down On Sedan Market https://youtu.be/vQbymUv7wX8 Nissan Altima Interview "Nissan has invested quite heavily in this new sedan. We really think it's because there's a market here." Anne Corrao, Nissan North America Nissan recently introduced the sixth-generation Altima to members of the New England Motor Press Association in Middleboro, MA While at the event, 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…

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