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X-amining the 2019 BMW X4 xDrive 30i

2-26-19 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ After an opening tribute to entertainer Louis Prima, Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis trumpets his experiences behind the wheel of the 2019 BMW X4 xDrive 30i. Tech Talk is a weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt. Rick also offers up a brief Musk Minute from the world of Elon Musk happenings and gives a rundown of current space technology news including updates on the Space X Dragon capsule, Spaceship Two VSS Unity, the JAXA asteroid probe and a tiny moon of…

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2019 NEMPA Winter Vehicle Test Day!

RPM News recently attended the New England Motor Press Association's Winter Vehicle Test Day, where we asked NEMPA members what they look for in a winter vehicle. Watch this video to find out what they said. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgIMBjLe42c&t=92s John Paul 'The Car Doctor" The All New Nissan Kicks Ford Ecosport

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Tech Talk Drives Toyota 4Runner

2-05-19 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ This week, Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis explores the uncommon merits of the 2019 Toyota 4Runner Off-Road Premium edition with KOWS 92.5 FM radio host RT Newt. Also, listen for quick analyses of the Space X Raptor Engine test, George Low's importance in landing a man on the moon, Mars InSight lander seismometer shield, and NREL's floating solar panels assessment. See below for additional information. Ride of the Week: 2019 Toyota 4Runner Off-Road Premium 2019 Toyota 4Runner Off-Road Premium 17-in. 7-spoke alloy wheelsPart-time 4WD w/ Active Traction ControlHill Start…

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Cox Automotive Analyst Michelle Krebs Talks to RPM NEWS Weekly About Current SUV Trends.

Michelle Krebs speaks to NEMPA Cox Automotive Executive Analyst, Michelle Krebs, was on hand at the New England Motor Press garage to talk about the current SUV trend, while more importantly bringing some insight into what’s really going on in the car market. RPM News Weekly’s Rich Taber chatted with Michelle Krebs after the meeting, discussing automotive sales trends and what might be on the horizon – including where electric vehicles fit into the picture.

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Boston Auto Show Recap!

Additional Camera: Rane Newcomb While not as big as the New York and Detroit auto shows, there was still plenty to see and do at the Boston Auto Show (aka New England International Auto Show). Here are some highlights from the show. We'd like to thank all of the people who took time out of their busy day to talk to RPM NEWS Weekly. About the NEIAS The 2019 Boston Auto Show is underway, RPM News talks to Paragon Group VP & New England International Auto Show Producer Barbara Pudney about what to expect at this year's show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llb7TC386Rs&t=111s Boston…

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Corvette: American Original

Corvette fans, are you looking for something fun to do during the winter (other than making snow-donuts in a Z06)? Well, you're in luck. The guys from Everyday Driver (Todd Deeken & Paul Schmucker) have released their 5th feature film – Corvette: American Original. A follow-up to their 2013 Porsche film 50 Years of the 911 and the 2016 BMW M3 documentary ICON, American Original is certainly Everyday Driver's most ambitious film to date. While there were only eight variations of the Porsche 911 to drive at the time of filming 50 Years of the 911, for Corvette: American Icon…

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