1-07-20 Tech Talk
~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~
It’s not everyday that one tosses the word gravitas into the description of a compact utility vehicle, but that’s just what Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis saw fit to do for the Kia Soul X-Line. With good reason as he explains. Have a listen.
That’s not all he covers this week, though. There’s mention of autonomous driving LiDAR from Robosense, also an interesting survey of the most popular vehicles around the country and a bunch more.
Tech Talk is a weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt.
Ride of the Week:
tiled photos courtesy of Kia media
- 2.0L I-4, Multi-Port Injection (MPI) Engine
- 147 horsepower / 132 lb-ft Torque
- Intelligent Variable Transmission (i-IVT)
- Idle Stop & Go
- Unique 18″ Alloy Wheels
- Rugged Black Exterior Body Trim w/ Silver Accents
- Auto-On/Off Headlights
- Front Fog Lights
- Silver Outside Mirrors
- Roof Rails
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel/Gearshift Knob
- 7-in. Touchscreen Display / 6-Speaker Audio
- Android Auto / Apple CarPlay Smartphone Integration
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Lane Change Assist
- Blind Spot Collision Warning
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
- 27 City / 33 Highway / 30 Combined MPG
- $21,490 Starting MSRP (X-Line)
Automotive News:
Going clockwise starting at top left, photos provided by
Ford Media, RPM News Weekly, Honda Media, Chevrolet Media
RoboSense LiDAR Vehicle Control
Musk Minute:
SpaceX Launches Latest Constellation of 60 Starlink Satellites
Starship Launch Imminent… Two to Three Months?
