Auto Buyers Guide Podcast by Alex On Autos
Automotive
Welcome to the Auto Buyers Guide Podcast, powered by Alex on Autos! Alex Dykes and Tim Mosso discuss current automotive industry topics, news and car-buying info.
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Welcome to the Auto Buyers Guide Podcast, powered by Alex on Autos! Alex Dykes and Tim Mosso discuss current automotive industry topics, news and car-buying info.
Language:
English
Episodes
Let’s Talk Lexus TX, EV Tax Credit Changes, UAW Strikes and Talks
10/27/2023
In this episode Alex and Tim discuss the new Lexus TX three row SUV. Which trims are a good idea and where Lexus went wrong with their new family hauler. We also cover the new point of sale tax credits and what we know now.
Duration:01:11:22
Do ”halo cars” work? Also, what is a halo car?
9/22/2023
Halo cars don't have to be angelic and they come in many forms. But... Do those forms make sense? From Viper to Challenger Hellcat, Tim and Alex say "hell yeah" but don't agree on what a halo car really is.
Duration:01:05:49
Cadillac Releases The Most Insane EV SUV Ever, Car Prices Are Increasing, and NACS Is Confusing
8/23/2023
GM is finally rolling out more Ultium models! Alex got to check out the new Cadillac Escalade IQ, the biggest and most insane EV SUV ever imagined, at least until we get the EV Wagoneer that Jeep has been touting with an even bigger battery. Tim and Also also discuss the death of the $20,000 car and why NACS has caused more questions than answers as N. America tries to narrow down to a single charging standard.
Duration:01:08:18
The Land Cruiser Returns And Tesla Has Yet Another ”Scandal”
8/15/2023
For 2024 Toyota is bringing back the Land Cruiser, but it's not the Land Cruiser 300 sold elsewhere, instead we get the smaller Land Cruiser 250. Also, Tesla shoppers are shocked their EVs can't hit the advertised range figures, despite a solid decade of reporting.
Duration:00:56:01
The Tesla Scandal That Isn’t What You Think It Is
8/3/2023
When I said our Model 3 SR+ had a real world range of 192 miles +/- about 10 miles, y'all lost your minds, but it wasn't a scandal then and it isn't now. Instead it's just a textbook example of why the "EPA range" is not a "real world" number. Newsflash: the EPA testing designed in 1978 isn't a great real world example for ANY new car, truck or SUV in America today. Join me as I pick apart the scandal and talk about how fuel economy works. What it's good for and why you should ignore that range number if you're not willing to look deep enough to know what it is really telling you.
Duration:00:23:39
The Midsize Truck Battle of 2023 | 2023 Episode 8
5/12/2023
Tim and Alex are back to discuss the tough battle ahead for the all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma, plus the validity of the EV price wars and the rising costs of new vehicles in the U.S.
Podcast theme by Brian Roskelly.
Duration:00:58:39
When Alex Wants to Give Things Away | 2023 Episode 7
4/18/2023
In this one-on-one with Alex, the beans are spilled on the upcoming AoA Giveaway this Friday, April 21st (instructions for how to sign up in the video). This is followed by a live Q&A session with Facebook and YouTube audiences.
Duration:01:23:43
Grabbing Life by the Horns | 2023 Episode 6
4/10/2023
Alex and Tim talk RAM REV, Subaru Crosstrek/Impreza, Mazda CX-90, and everything in-between on today's episode. We've driven some, we've crawled around inside others, but there's a lot to talk about with each of them, so let's get right to it.
Podcast theme by Brian Roskelly.
Duration:00:59:00
Drop Top Delight | 2023 Episode 5
3/24/2023
Alex and Tim discuss the idea of cutting the roof off of vehicles you wouldn't normally do that to, then they compare two of the most anticipated upcoming three row vehicles. Also, will the electric car save the sedan? What signs can we look to today?
Podcast theme by Brian Roskelly.
Duration:01:04:31
Q&A with Alex! | 2023 Episode 4
3/14/2023
Alex takes viewer questions while trapped inside a hotel room in Sonoma, California. Kicking things off: what did he end up buying to replace the EV6?
Podcast theme by Brian Roskelly.
This episode's music provided by:
Las Palmas by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3ZNHGg2 Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/i-wLqwQEiK0
Duration:01:04:42
Internet Wars Are Overrated | 2023 Episode 3
3/3/2023
This week Brian and Alex join on assignment in Encinitas, California to discuss a bunch of new cars as well as the *internet war* that wasn't really an internet war between Alex and another EV-focused outlet....
Podcast theme by Brian Roskelly.
This episode's music provided by:
A Cocktail In Portofino by GroovyD https://soundcloud.com/musicforall-61338549 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/40YzvPd Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/p3ob0YWBcdA
Duration:00:41:55
ChatGPT and Self-Driving Parallels | 2023 Episode 2
2/18/2023
Sorry for the hiatus, but we're back for Episode 2 of the 2023 season! Kicking things off, Tim and Alex take a look at the all-new Toyota Grand Highlander, a bigger, boxier and more powerful three-row crossover that Toyota desperately needed. Other topics include the parallels between ChatGPT AI and 'self-driving' cars, the DOA Chevy EV1, truck sales in America, and ZEV credits.
Podcast theme by Brian Roskelly.
This episode's music provided by: Stealth Mode by tubebackr & Rexlambo https://soundcloud.com/tubebackr https://soundcloud.com/rexlambo Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3RzweBs Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/GbHrrDTpfcY
Duration:01:06:25
Kicking Off the New Year | 2023 Episode 1
1/14/2023
Brian joins Alex for the first episode of the year to discuss new car shopper demographics, all of the car debuts at CES 2023, as well as a crop of new Buick models potentially heading our way soon.
Podcast theme by Brian Roskelly.
This episode's music provided by:
Music | Imagine by Declan DP License: https://license.declandp.info Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/3AYUUMS Promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/UD_JCsdKH2s
Duration:00:47:16
Signing Off for 2022 – Happy Holidays from Alex On Autos!
12/21/2022
It's the end of the year, so I wanted to thank you all for tuning in to the Auto Buyers Guide Podcast in 2022. Tim, Brian and I have enjoyed putting this together for you and look forward to "Season 2", if you will, beginning sometime mid-January.
Hope you all have a happy holiday, whatever it is you may celebrate, and a very happy new year. See you in 2023!
Duration:00:00:34
Carvana In Hot Water | Episode 29
12/19/2022
For the final episode of the year, Tim and Alex discuss the current state of Carvana, which seems to be floating on troubled waters due to major (avoidable) mistakes. Also, with all this talk about electric cars, should plug-in hybrids still remain part of the conversation? Short answer – yes. Long answer – listen on!
Podcast theme by Brian Roskelly.
This episode's music provided by:
Asia by Urpleactus https://youtube.com/user/UrpleActus Creative Commons Attribution license Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/3VF12ls Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/uZygVlmSlsQ
Duration:01:00:57
You Get a Sub-Brand, YOU Get a Sub-Brand | Episode 28
12/13/2022
Brian joins Alex this week to talk about the sub-brand trend, where automakers create families out of popular model lines. Toyota tried and failed with the Prius, Land Rover tried and massively succeeded with the Range Rover. GM seems to be considering going all-in with Camaro, Corvette and Escalade sub-brands. Should that be considered overkill, or are brands like Jeep and Ford onto something with this?
Podcast theme by Brian Roskelly.
This episode's music provided by:
Tell Me by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/3FdVTLA Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/telMC7ADrDA
Duration:00:30:53
You CAN Find New Cars for Under $30k | Episode 27
12/2/2022
Yes, inflation and rising costs of goods and technology have affected the cost of new car ownership significantly over the year. There's still hope, though. Among other topics, Alex and Tim cover all of the new vehicles you can buy in America for under $30,000.
Podcast theme by Brian Roskelly.
This episode's music provided by:
Alone by Urpleactus https://youtube.com/user/UrpleActus Creative Commons Attribution license Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/3i7WPbh Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/JNcG1uQp_rg
Duration:00:58:05
Incentives on Incentives | Episode 26
11/15/2022
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 – who are the winners and losers? With all this EV talk, what about Tesla? How's it going over there, especially considering Elon Musk's recent acquisition of Twitter? Will that positively or negatively affect his automotive endeavors?
Podcast theme by Brian Roskelly.
This episode's music provided by:
Silk by tubebackr https://soundcloud.com/tubebackr Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3TVxQ9c Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/rCusfj2PKXI
Duration:01:01:47
Best Crossovers for Under $45k | Episode 25
11/4/2022
Alex and Brian talk about cars they have driven recently and then dive into the best crossovers you can buy for under $45k. The ultimate opponent? The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid – a car you simply can't avoid checking out if you really need three usable rows of seats and decent fuel economy.
Podcast theme by Brian Roskelly.
This episode's music provided by:
Odyssey - jiglr https://soundcloud.com/jiglrmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3Sed82O Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/2NabU-kGMeQ
Duration:00:50:30
The Standard of the World | Episode 24
10/24/2022
Cadillac wants to be the standard of the world again, diesel fuel wants to be your friend, Polestar wants to go Porsche-hunting, and much more!
Podcast theme by Brian Roskelly.
This episode's music provided by:
Across Country by Hotham https://soundcloud.com/hothammusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3SXj2GK Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NrW2w6cjUAY
Duration:00:49:35