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.
This week Peter and Rich recap their trip to the Massachusetts Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) where they test drove the All-New Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicle.
This week Peter and Rich recap their trip to the Massachusetts Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) where they test drove the All-New Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has rolled out a 2020 lineup of Police Interceptor Utility vehicles that includes a high-performance hybrid model alongside turbo V6 and naturally aspirated V6 editions.
The All-New 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Pursues Three Avenues For Law Enforcement
The path of least resistance could define future police department pursuit-vehicle purchase decisions now that Ford Motor Company has rolled out a 2020 lineup of Police Interceptor Utility vehicles that includes a high-performance hybrid model alongside turbo V6 and naturally aspirated V6 editions. Akin to the Ford Explorer, the Police Interceptor differs in that it’s specifically built from the ground up for the demands of law enforcement duty, providing additional crash protection in its architecture and ample customization capability to accommodate after-market police service systems.
This week, RPM News Weekly made the most of an opportunity to test drive the three Interceptor models on the Massachusetts State Police EVOC test track in Ayer. Each proved thoroughly distinctive and worthy of being called pursuit vehicles.
Yes, the hybrid is pursuit rated – in fact earning accolades from the RPM team for its quickness, handling and use of regenerative braking. It actually outdoes both the new 3.3-liter naturally aspirated model and the outgoing 3.7-liter model in straight out 0 to 60 miles per hour driving and total horsepower (Hybrid -318 hp combined vs. 3.3L – 285 hp vs. 3.7L – 304hp). High performance top dog however is the 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 variant at 400 horsepower.
What starts out as a summary of the 2019 NEMPA Automotive Excellence Awards turns into a full-fledged dissection of automotive AI, XR, v2x and other fascinating technologies courtesy of Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms. Not stopping there, RPM News Weekly podcast host Peter Ciani and co-host Rich Taber sharpen their scalpels and cut into the meaning of style in the design of the new 2020 Toyota Supra.
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
