2Docs & Adams

Cars on Call

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Cars on call is a different kind of podcast. Steve Schutz has been reviewing cars for over 30 years. Stephan Moran is a retired trauma surgeon and motor vehicle safety expert. Adams Hudson is not a doctor but he's a raconteur, car collector and connoisseur, and has a brain full of car oriented details. Join us as we discuss car topics with unique viewpoints you won’t find anywhere else. Visit us at carsoncallpodcast.com and send your questions and opinions to comments@carsoncallpodcast.com

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#12: Miami GP: Monaco with a tramp stamp. 2Docs take on the new Ford Bronco. Jeep’s rollover history. 16.05.2022 49:44

2Docs discuss the Miami F1 Grand Prix and Audi and Porsche joining F1. Toyota Supra finally now available with a manual transmission. Everything you want to know about the new Ford Bronco. Are Jeeps still a rollover risk?

#11: Toyota is making way too few Gazoo Corollas. Supercar’s maintenance sticker shock. Is the South the new Motor City? Does speed kill? 09.05.2022 52:40

2Docs are not happy with Toyota’s decision to bring so few GR Corollas to the US. They discuss the outrageous maintenance costs for supercars. 2Docs discuss the amazing migrations of automotive manufacturing to the South. Stephan addresses how speed in the wrong place and time magnifies injuries and fatalities.

#10: Tesla’s huge first quarter sales. Used AMG V8s are going for big money. Overland van phenomenon. 02.05.2022 41:02

2Docs discuss Tesla’s huge first quarter sales and used AMG V8s going for big money. They continue talking about #vanlife craze. Stephan discusses safety considerations unique to vans.

#9: Are manual transmissions doomed? Remember: unsecured objects become projectiles in a crash. 25.04.2022 44:22

2Docs mourn the impending death of the manual transmission.  Car spotting.  What does pull vs. push mean for an automotive dealership? Stephan discusses the dangers of unrestrained passengers and objects in your car. 

#8: Car features we love and hate. Safety options you should choose. 18.04.2022 53:24

Steve and Stephan start with discussing the new Toyota GR Corolla and Acura Integra.  Hyundai is rolling out new vehicles and setting a new standard. They then move to talk about car features options they hate and are a must have.  Stephan goes through the history of automotive safety features and tells you why you should choose the optional safety packages.

#7: What's happened to Lexus? Keeping kids safe in cars. 11.04.2022 53:30

Stephan and Steve talk about the Mitsubishi 3000GT and the Suburu BRAT.  What's happened to Lexus?  Stephan talks about keeping children safe in the back seat.  They're not little adults and need special attention when buckling them up.  

#6: 4Runner rant. Has F1 become NASCARfied? 03.04.2022 50:47

Steve and Stephan rant about the 4Runner and discuss everything F1 from last years controversial season ender to their all time favorites. They make the case that F1 has become all about the show like NASCAR. Stephan discusses F1’s quest for driver safety improvements over the years.

#5: New Range Rover. Full size pickup trucks: are they doomed and actually safe? 28.03.2022 47:50

Steve and Stephan talk about the design of the new Range Rover. With the EV revolution and gas prices sky rocketing, are pickups doomed and are they safe?

#4: 70-80s Bumper Stickers. Do We Need Car Dealers? Are Crash Dummies Stupid? 22.03.2022 50:06

Steve and Stephan discuss their favorite bumper stickers from the 70s and 80s.  Stephan takes a deep dive into NHTSA's and IIHS's motor vehicle crash testing and the dummies that are along for the ride.

#3: VW transport ship Felicity Ace on Fire! Why did MB pull the V8? Should school buses have seat belts? 15.03.2022 49:34

Steve and Stephan talk about the loss of Volkswagen Group’s Felicity Ace transport ship.  Mercedes Benz’ oddly pulls the profitable V8 motor from the AMG 63 models. They address the topics of the collector car market.  Notably, Stephan takes on the polarizing topic of whether or not school buses should have seat belts?

#2: Has BMW lost their way and is there a future for tuners like Shelby? Anatomy of a car crash 10.03.2022 48:57

Steve and Stephan answer the questions, has BMW lost its way, and do tuners like Shelby and Roush matter anymore? As a plus they discuss some cars they’ve spotted.  Stephan describes the anatomy of a car crash.

#1: Meet the Docs, Electric Vehicles, and Keep Your Feet Off the Dash! 08.03.2022 47:13

Steve Schutz and Stephan Moran are launching a new and different car podcast. Both guys are physicians and serious car enthusiasts: Steve has been reviewing new cars for almost 30 years, and Stephan is a trauma surgeon who has published in the automotive safety area and taken care of many car crash victims. Join them as they discuss automotive topics that matter to you. In this episode, they intro...