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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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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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