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Ford Escape Hybrid Makes An Efficient Getaway Vehicle

01-09-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ More than just an efficient, small utility vehicle that's ready for weekend adventures, the 2023 Ford Escape Hybrid ST-Line AWD earns praise from Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis for its safety features and extended hybrid system warranty, as well. The Escape benefits from a refresh for 2023 and is offered in conventional gasoline-powered, hybrid (HEV) and Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) editions. Get all the details in this week's podcast as well as additional automotive and technology news updates. Want to stay up to date with the latest episodes? We…

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Out With The Old… 11 Cars That Are Going Away For 2024

by Peter Ciani Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebodyphoto by Peter Ciani for RPM News Weekly It's that time of the year when we bid farewell to the forlorn lot of car models that are riding off into the sunset. Typically, most articles about 'Discontinued Cars for (insert model year)' consist of cars that were already as stale as the lingering Christmas leftovers in your refrigerator. You know the cars I'm talking about, the ones that make you say, "Oh, I didn't even know they still made that." For example, last year's list of discontinued cars included the Buick Encore, Nissan…

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Hiatus Garners 2X The Fun With BMW Z4 sDrive30i & Ford Maverick XLT Tremor

11-28-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ Two weeks, two vehicles. After a weeklong break from the usual schedule, Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis takes two scoops of fun in his driving report, dishing up tasty tidbits from his experiences with the sweet BMW Z4 sDrive30i two-seater convertible and the beefy Ford Maverick XLT Tremor pickup. Grab some snacks and listen in for all the details in this week's podcast. There's additional servings of automotive and technology news, too. Want to stay up to date with the latest episodes? We can deliver Tech Talk to…

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Dodge Welcomes PHEV Hornet To Brotherhood Of Muscle

11-09-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ While some may want to dismiss the launch of a Compact Utility Vehicle with a small 1.3-liter engine as hardly noteworthy, Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis has found quite a bit to crow about with the all-new Dodge Hornet PHEV. Quick, poised and efficient, the Hornet PHEV may seem an unlikely candidate for Dodge's Brotherhood of Muscle, but in our host's experience it certainly passed the test. Short of taking your own test drive, listen in for all the details and more. Want to stay up to date…

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New Subaru Impreza RS Comes Dressed To Impress

11-03-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ If there's one thing that our steadfast Tech Talk host, Rick DeMeis, is not, it would be indecisive. So, having the all-new 2024 Subaru Impreza RS hatchback to drive for a week was a five-star compatibility match. Decked out with a magnetite gray metallic exterior color and boasting a sport-tuned suspension, the all-wheel drive Impreza RS takes the already well-tempered Impreza up to a higher level. Listen in for all the details, plus more weekly automotive and technology features, as always. Want to stay up to date with…

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BMW Z4 sDrive30i

10-05-23 Featured Vehicle Nothing speaks the language of summer like a convertible. But that doesn't mean it has to be summer to enjoy the open air experience of a drop top. Case in point, the beautiful October day that we had with the 2023 BMW Z4 sDrive30i. Ordinarily, with a car like this, the performance would be the first thing to rave about. After all, with 255 horsepower coming from its direct-injected 2-liter TwinPower Turbo, and 295 lb-ft of torque working its way through the rear drive powertrain, this two seater has no trouble impressing you and a companion into…

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