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Quietness of Genesis GV60 EV Impresses

02-13-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis reveled in the hushed environment he found while driving the 2024 Genesis GV60 Performance edition. Of course, having a "Boost" button to quickly get up to speed on the highway was a plus, too. Listen in for more of his experiences with this incredibly uplifting all-electric vehicle and while you're at it enjoy the return of KOWS-FM radio personality RT Newt to the segment after an all too long hiatus. Don't forget, we've also got our weekly roundup of the latest tech news coverage.…

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2024 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X

2-12-24 Featured Vehicle The Nissan Frontier comes from a long line of rugged, utility-focused pickup trucks and this generation doesn't disappoint. RPM News Weekly Photos by Peter Ciani

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Volvo V60 Cross Country Proves That Wagons Do Have A Place In SUV-Loving “Electrified” Future

By Peter Ciani There's an adage kicking around the internet that says, "If automotive journalists ran things, everyone would be driving brown station wagons." Why? Because station wagons are cool. That's right, I said it. And if you know your station wagon history, you know that Volvo wagons occupy a top spot alongside classics like the Buick Roadmaster, Chevy Caprice, and Ford Country Squire. The Volvo V60 Cross Country (even the name sounds old-school wagon-y) proves that not only can a wagon look good and feel modern, but they still have a place in the era of "electrified" vehicles. RPM…

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2024 Toyota Sequoia Capstone

2-5-24 Feature Vehicle Snow, Tow or Go, the Toyota Sequoia is a truly versatile full-size 3-row SUV! RPM News Weekly Photos by Peter Ciani

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Driving the 2024 Toyota Sequoia With Good Intentions

by Peter Ciani One of the benefits of writing for RPM News Weekly and WheelsTV is that I get to drive a different vehicle nearly every week. Unfortunately, circumstances don't always allow me to take full advantage of a vehicle's intended purpose. Notably, a 717-horsepower Dodge Challenger is a thrill to drive, but when 80% of your time behind the wheel is spent navigating through Boston traffic, it's less enjoyable than you might imagine. Been there, done that, as they say. Under those condition, the Challenger tempts you to bang a U-turn and blast off at triple-digit speeds in the…

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 Brings Impressive Energy To EV Market

02-01-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ Quick and quite slick is the concise interpretation of the report Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis delivers on the all-electric, all-wheel drive 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited. Who wouldn't be impressed with a dual electric motor vehicle that boasts a super low .21 drag coefficient and a net 320 horsepower? But beyond being fun to drive, the swoopy-looking, 5-passenger sedan proved comfortable enough and so elegantly tech-laden that it could easily be mistaken for a high-end premium car. Grab your headphones and listen up for the full report…

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