The long-awaited Gladiator pickup truck hits the road with Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis behind the wheel of this newest member of the Jeep family.
Tech Talk is a weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt.
The 2019 Ford Edge ST with all-wheel drive gets a workout in the Berkshires with Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis at the wheel, proving that Ford’s small V6 EcoBoost engine does deliver on fuel efficiency as advertised. Optioned up to nearly $50,000, the mid-size SUV offers plenty of comfort, even when the sporty ST trim’s suspension puts a little more edge into the ride. Tech Talk is a weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt.
Ride of the Week:
2019 Ford Edge ST AWD
2.7-liter V6 Turbocharged EcoBoost Engine w/ 335 hp
Featured guests included Apollo 11 Lunar Command Module Pilot Michael Collins. Also, a Fireside Chat with Jeff Bezos highlighted the practicalities of Moon landings to better understand our planet Earth.
Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis has a go in the 2019 Nissan Murano and discovers that its good looks, premium amenities and drivability never get in the way of it offering buyers a good value – even when loaded with extras. Tech Talk is a weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt.
Ride of the Week:
2019 Nissan Murano SL AWD
3.5-liter V6 engine w/ 260hp
Continuously Variable Transmission
All wheel Drive
Mid-Size Crossover
20 City / 28 Highway / 23 Combined MPG Rating
Full-Size Spare Tire
CD Player
Heated Seats Front & Rear
Bose Premium Audio Sys. w/ 11 Speakers
$44,485 as driven
Other Automotive News
NEMPA Technology Conference and Winter Vehicle Awards
The 7th generation Golf – now in its fourth year – continues to evolve, adopting the 1.4-liter four-cylinder TSI engine found in its all-new 2019 Jetta sibling. A leap of faith for Volkswagen, one might argue, but Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis sings the praises of this smaller turbocharged powerplant that bestowed better than 40 mile-per-gallon fuel efficiency in his test drives – a tad greater than official ratings. Tech Talk is a weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt.
Big enough for bruisin’, comfortable enough for cruisin’ and sizable enough for snoozin’, the luxurious 2019 Infiniti QX80 Limited 4×4 SUV takes Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis for a ride that one could only describe as opulent immersion. Tech Talk is a weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt.
Ride of the Week:
2019 Infiniti QX80 Limited 4×4
The 2019 INFINITI QX80 introduces a modern interpretation of upscale luxury, pairing a high quality, hand-crafted interior with refined driving dynamics. The 2019 QX80 LIMITED exterior features include specially designed dark machine-finished 22-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels; satin chrome exterior trim, roof rails and crossbars; and unique front and rear bumper lower treatment. The QX80 is available in five exterior colors, including a new LIMITED-exclusive Anthracite Gray. photo courtesy of Infiniti News
High output is exactly what Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis got from the 2019 Ford F-150 4×4 SuperCrew along with a few other timely surprises while cruisin’ through one of winter’s last hurrahs in a ruby red edition of America’s favorite pickup truck.
3-26-19 Tech Talk
~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~
High output is exactly what Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis got from the 2019 Ford F-150 4×4 SuperCrew along with a few other timely surprises while cruisin’ through one of winter’s last hurrahs in a ruby red edition of America’s favorite pickup truck. Also, there’s news about the SpaceX StarHopper and the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX. In addition, the Hubble space telescope finds stormy weather on Neptune (rhymes with spoon and moon and June if you’re so inclined), while the James Webb telescope is still on the line prepping for its debut. Meanwhile, Mitsubishi channels Yoshimi with a cadre of fire fighting robots. Tech Talk is a weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt.
Aircraft/engine make, model, and series: The Boeing Company Model 737-8 and 737-9 airplanes (737 MAX) U.S.-registered fleet: 74 airplanes as of March 11, 2019 Worldwide fleet: 387 airplanes as of March 11, 2019
