Autoblog Podcast #225: Best interiors, Subaru XV, Jaguar SUV, a million Prius sales

Filed under: Podcasts, Ford, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Subaru, Volvo, Shanghai Motor Show

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Autoblog Podcast #225 features Chris Shunk, Zach Bowman, Chris Paukert and Dan Roth. We start with Ward’s Auto‘s ten best interiors for 2011, speculate about the Subaru XV concept and a Jaguar SUV before contemplating what one million U.S. Prius sales means. Your feedback in our Q&A module winds us up, and we’ve embedded that in the post below, as well. Thanks for listening, we’ll see you next week!

Autoblog Podcast #225: Best interiors, Subaru XV, Jaguar SUV, a million Prius sales

  • Ward’s picks the best interiors
  • Subaru XV
  • Jaguar SUV rumor
  • One million US Prius sales

In the Autoblog Garage:

  • 2011 Nissan Juke SV AWD
  • 2011 Volvo S60 T6
  • 2011 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
  • 2011 Ford F-150 Harley Davidson


Hosts: Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, Zach Bowman, Chris Paukert
  • Runtime: 01:20:38


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Autoblog Podcast #225: Best interiors, Subaru XV, Jaguar SUV, a million Prius sales originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Etc., Chrysler, Ford, GM, Jaguar, Subaru, Toyota, Shanghai Motor Show

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We record Episode #225 of the Autoblog Podcast tonight, so check out our discussion topics below. You can use the forum below to drop us your own feedback and questions, or vote on your fellow readers’ submissions to help determine what else we discuss this evening. You can subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already to hear your question answered by our esteemed panel of ‘casters.

Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #225

  • Ward’s picks the best interiors
  • Subaru XV
  • Jaguar SUV rumor
  • American brands clean up at Edison Awards
  • One million US Prius sales

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #225 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #224: Tesla and Top Gear fight, new Beetle, M5, Galibier and Hemi Wrangler

Filed under: Concept Cars, Podcasts, Etc., BMW, Bugatti, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Volkswagen, Shanghai Motor Show, Tesla

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Autoblog Podcast #224 is here. It’s staffed this week by stalwarts Chris Shunk, Zach Bowman and Dan Roth. We talk about Top Gear and its ongoing fight with Tesla Motors, Volkswagen’s decision to unveil the latest Beetle with MTV as a partner, the new BMW M5 Concept headed for Shanghai, Bugatti saying “go” to the Galibier and the possibility of a Hemi-powered Jeep Wrangler. Your feedback in our Q&A module winds us up, and we’ve embedded that in the post below, as well. Thanks for listening, we’ll see you next week!

Autoblog Podcast #224: Tesla and Top Gear fight, new Beetle, M5, Galibier and Hemi Wrangler

  • Top Gear’s feud with Tesla
  • New Volkswagen Beetle coming
  • BMW M5 Concept headed to Shanghai
  • Bugatti green-lights the Galibier
  • Hemi Jeep Wrangler?

In the Autoblog Garage:

  • 2011 Dodge Journey
  • 2011 Chrysler 300
  • 2011 Suzuki SX4


Hosts: Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, Zach Bowman
  • Runtime: 01:15:17


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Autoblog Podcast #224: Tesla and Top Gear fight, new Beetle, M5, Galibier and Hemi Wrangler originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: BMW, Bugatti, Jeep, Volkswagen, Celebrities, Rumormill, Shanghai Motor Show

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We record Episode #224 of the Autoblog Podcast tonight, so check out our discussion topics below. You can use the forum below to drop us your own feedback and questions, or vote on your fellow readers’ submissions to help determine what else we discuss this evening. You can subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already to hear your question answered.

Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #224

  • Top Gear’s feud with Tesla
  • New Volkswagen Beetle coming
  • BMW M5 Concept headed to Shanghai
  • Bugatti green-lights the Galibier
  • Hemi Jeep Wrangler?

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #224 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog’s 2011 April Fools’ Round-up

Filed under: Etc., Humor

honda accord crosstour cabriolet 250No, the Honda Accord Crosstour Cabriolet is not real. Today is April 1st (aka April Fools’ Day), and on the Internet, that means faux news. Thus we present the 2011 Autoblog April Fools’ Round-up:

Cadillac is prepping a dual-rear-wheel heavy-duty Platinum-edition pickup truck. (PickupTrucks)

A convertible Volt is under the works at Chevrolet. (Road & Track)

Fab-Veloce supercar is being tested in Albania. (Jason Harper)

EPA wants automakers to “round-down” the number of letters in their names. (Motor Authority)

Charlie Sheen develops Sheen’s Ravines app for your smartphone. (All Car Tech)

Ford and Microsoft are bring Kinect technology to the Focus. (Hooniverse)

Chevrolet packs Volt technology into pickup truck to bring us the ET Electric Truck. (GM Inside News)

BP has developed a liquid electrolyte transfer system that allows electric cars to fill up like traditional ones. (All Cars Electric)

NuTankX pioneers on-the-go tank swapping tech. (Green Car Reports)

Ray Wert steps down as Gawker’s automotive arm becomes Autoblognik (Jalopnik)

Ferrari plans to bring hybrid technology to entire lineup. (0-60)

Group B will return in 2012. (0-60)

Subaru decides bigger is better and reveals the Grand Outback. (The Detroit Bureau)

Gawker decides to return Jalopnik to its original blog design. (CarScoop)

BMW develops M3 pickup truck (Autoblog)

Will and Kate will get married in style with the BMW M3 Royal Edition. (In Auto News)

Autoglass has developed self-repairing glass. (Youtube)

Goodwood to cover hill-climb road with one million red bricks. (Skid Marks)

Kia works with pigeon expert to forecast “bird strikes”. (Snows Group Kia)

Autoblog’s 2011 April Fools’ Round-up originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #223: Ford Focus quality, Japan’s quick road fix, long-term Hyundai Equus, David E. Davis, Jr. passing

Filed under: Podcasts, Hybrid, Chevrolet, Ford, GM, Hyundai, Kia, Electric

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Here’s Autoblog Podcast #223. The crew this week is Chris Shunk, Zach Bowman, Chris Paukert and Dan Roth. Topics covered are Ford’s commitment to the 2012 Focus by giving early cars a 30-mile shakedown drives, Japan’s amazing ability to repair roads in days, the Autoblog long-term Hyundai Equus and the sad passing of David E. Davis, Jr. Your feedback in our Q&A module winds it up, and we’ve embedded that in the post below, as well. Thanks for listening, we’ll see you next week!

Autoblog Podcast #223: Ford Focus quality, Japan’s quick road fix, long-term Hyundai Equus, David E. Davis, Jr. passing

Japanese road crew repairs quaked damaged road in six days
Ford giving 2012 Focus 30-mile quality exam prior to sale
Hyundai Equus Ultimate joins the long-term Autoblog Garage
Auto journalism pioneer David E. Davis, Jr., dead at 80

In the Autoblog Garage:

  • 2011 Chevrolet Volt
  • 2011 Kia Sportage
  • 2012 Ford Focus Titanium


Hosts: Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, Zach Bowman Chris Paukert
  • Runtime: 01:17:50


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Autoblog Podcast #223: Ford Focus quality, Japan’s quick road fix, long-term Hyundai Equus, David E. Davis, Jr. passing originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #223

Japanese road crew repairs quaked damaged road in six days
Ford giving 2012 Focus 30 mile quality exam prior to sale
Hyundai Equus Ultimate joins the long-term Autoblog Garage
Auto journalism pioneer David E. Davis dead at 80

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2011 Hyundai Equus Ultimate joins Autoblog’s Long-Term Garage

Filed under: Sedan, Hyundai, Luxury, Long-Term Garage

2011 Hyundai Equus Ultimate long-term

Long-Term 2011 Hyundai Equus Ultimate – Click above for high-res image gallery

The 2011 Equus proves that Hyundai has the Lexus LS 460 in its sights by offering the best value proposition in the luxury flagship segment. We’re eager to see how Hyundai’s new range-topping model stands up to the day-to-day rigors of American life, and so we’ve just added one to the Autoblog Long-Term Garage.

Our Equus is the fully loaded Ultimate model in White Satin Pearl, and though it’s packed with premium equipment, the as-tested price is only $65,400. The Ultimate trim level adds the four-passenger seating configuration, and no other option packages are available.

Things are pretty luxurious for rear seat passengers, as features like power recline and massage functions have been added, as well as a rear entertainment system, refrigerator, power headrests and illuminated vanity mirrors. And yes, our car does have the reclining right rear passenger seat. Check out our car’s full list of equipment on its Monroney.

Before we go on, we must confess that we haven’t been as regular as we had planned with updates on our other two long-term cars – the Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT and Volkswagen Jetta TDI Street Cup. You’ll be hearing about the fate of both in the very near future, and to fix this issue with irregularity, we’re going to do our long-term updates a bit differently with the Equus.

We’ll be publishing the majority of our on-the-go Equus coverage on Autoblog’s official Facebook page. Be sure to Like the page so you can join the conversation. We’ll also be posting instant impressions to our Twitter account, @therealautoblog, so be sure to follow us and look for any tweets with the #ablongterm tag. Finally, we’ll publish a monthly update right here on the site that includes data like fuel economy and maintenance costs.

We’re ready to add thousands of miles to the Equus’ odometer, so let us know what questions you’d like answered in the comments below and see our car from every angle in the high-res image gallery below.

Gallery: 2011 Hyundai Equus Ultimate: Long-Term

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2011 Hyundai Equus Ultimate joins Autoblog’s Long-Term Garage originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #222: Chevy Colorado, Porsche 918, Tata Nano for U.S. and J.D. Power Reliability

Filed under: Podcasts, Etc., Chevrolet, Porsche, Tata

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Autoblog Podcast #222 is ready to go, and the crew this week is Chris Shunk, Zach Bowman and Dan Roth. Joining this trio is Dave Sullivan of AutoPacific, and topics range from the next-generation Chevrolet Colorado, to the Porsche 918 Spyder, the possibility of the Tata Nano in the States and J.D. Power Reliability results. Your feedback in our Q&A module winds us up, and we’ve embedded that in the post below, as well. Thanks for listening, we’ll see you next week!

Autoblog Podcast #222: Chevrolet Colorado concept, Porsche 918 Spyder, Tata Nano in the U.S. and JD Power Reliability

  • Next-generation Chevrolet Colorado unveiled
  • Porsche 918 Spyder
  • Tata Nano to be offered in the U.S.?
  • JD Power Dependability study
  • Detroit News’ Scott Burgess resigns

In the Autoblog Garage:

  • 2011 Jeep Patriot
  • 2011 Audi A8
  • 2011 Hyundai Equus


Hosts: Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, Zach Bowman
  • Guest: Dave Sullivan

Runtime: 01:28:10


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Autoblog Podcast #222: Chevy Colorado, Porsche 918, Tata Nano for U.S. and J.D. Power Reliability originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #222

Filed under: Podcasts, Hybrid, Etc., Chevrolet, Chrysler, Lincoln, Porsche

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We record Episode #222 of the Autoblog Podcast tonight, so check out our discussion topics below. You can use the forum below to drop us your own feedback and questions, or vote on your fellow readers’ submissions to help determine what else we discuss this evening. You can subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already to hear your question answered.

Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #222

  • Next-generation Chevrolet Colorado unveiled
  • Porsche 918 Spyder
  • Tata Nano to be offered in the U.S.?
  • JD Power Dependability study
  • Scott Burgess resigns from The Detroit News

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #222 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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