GMC Canyon AT4 Takes Old & New Pathways To Get Here

2-08-22 Tech Talk

~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~

With its Cayenne Red Tintcoat finish, the 2022 GMC Canyon AT4 that Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis borrowed from the NEMPA press fleet for the week was certainly not blue – but it did offer something old and something new for our intrepid host to experience. He’s not yet married to the purpose of the folding rear bench seat but he did find the off-road performance capabilities engaging. Listen in for details.
(featured photo by Rick DeMeis)

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GMC Canyon AT4

Gallery Photos Courtesy of GMC Media

As Driven:

  • 3.6L DOHC V6 w/ Direct Injection
  • 308-Horsepower; 275 lb-ft Torque
  • 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • 17 City / 24 Highway / 19 Combined MPG
  • Off-Road Performance Package:
    – Suspension Leveling Kit
    – Performance Front & Mid Skid Plates
    – Off-Road Rocker Panel Protector
    – Unique 17” Gloss Black Wheels
    – Gloss Black Performance Exhaust Tip
    – Carbon Black AT4 Logos
    – GMC Spray-In Bedliner
    – Accessory Floor Liners
  • MSRP as Driven: $46,700

“When customers are looking for a capable off-road truck, we know that they want improved vehicle height as well as additional protection. Whether it’s tackling die-hard off-road courses or embarking on a weekend adventure, the Canyon AT4 Off-Road Performance Edition provides an improved approach angle, enhanced maneuverability and underbody protection to key parts of the truck, while still delivering a premium GMC experience.” ~ GMC Marketing Director Rich Latek


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Affordable Luxury Amplifies Lincoln Corsair Experience

2-01-22 Tech Talk

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Ensconced in the sublime luxury of the 2022 Lincoln Corsair, Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis is left to wonder if the plushness of this compact crossover just might cause him to forget its utility vehicle capabilities. Listen in to hear all the details of this 5-star safety rated all-wheel drive SUV.
Plus, there’s a host of news and updates from the world of technology including a report on using drones to harvest fruit.

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Lincoln Corsair AWD Reserve

RPM News Weekly Photos

As Driven:

  • 295 Horsepower 2.3L Turbocharged I-4 Engine
  • 8-speed Automatic Transmission
  • 21 City / 28 Highway / 24 Combined MPG
  • 20-inch Bright Aluminum Wheels
  • Rain Sensing Wipers
  • Windshield Wiper De-Icer
  • LED Fog Lamps
  • Panoramic Roof
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • 12.3-inch Cluster Display
  • 8-inch Control Stack Touchscreen
  • Heated / Ventilated Front Seats
  • Head-Up Display
  • Wireless Charging Pad
  • 360 Degree Camera
  • MSRP as Driven: $56,985

“Human hands worked to develop those sculpted S-curves and sides, all of which play off light and movement. It is virtually sculpture in motion, a vehicle definitely meant to seduce.” ~ David Woodhouse, director of design, Lincoln


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