The Apex of Automotive News

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Oct 2, 2024

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Episodes

#138 - Automotive Funk, Cars We Wish We Would Have Never Bought, and Our Picks of the Month! 16.11.2020

We go under the hood to discuss BMW simulation centers, car of the year finalists, and the new Civic. Jon is an automotive funk. Everyone has some car they regret, so we share ours. Finally, we have some new obsessions with our car picks of the month!

#137 - We Miss SEMA 09.11.2020

Jon takes a poll of Gas vs EV for our listener's next purchase. We cover the week with SEMA 360. Lastly, we talk about the current limbo of not knowing who the president is going to be(this was pre-recorded on 11/6/2020).

#136 - SSC Shouts Mulligan on the Tuatara Speed Record and SEMA Returns! 03.11.2020

Jon mentions his halloween costume win. Randy and Jon discuss Tesla's getting jailbroken, GM's EV Crate motors, and the SSC Tuatara speed claims. Lastly we talk about SEMA 360's first day as a digital conference.

#135 - A 6-Figure Hummer, The Damn Dodgers, and What You Driving? 26.10.2020

Jon and Randy start this episode talking about the Hummer EV announcement. We then get into some baseball talk and the LA Dodgers losing in game 4 of the 2020 World Series. Jon visits our friend Jaime to help him extract his engine from an EG civic. Lastly, we go through our segment "What You Driving?" and play songs for each other and identify the car we would drive listening to that song.

#134 - Jon Loses a Fight with the E36 M3 Track Build, Which Classics Should We Convert to EV, and a Car Company Game Show! 19.10.2020

Randy Jon talk about classic cars they would convert to EV. They then play a game regarding which company is actually a car company. Jon provides additional updates on the e36 and some struggles he's had recently. Lastly they cover questions from listeners

#133 - Tesla is Spontaneously Topless, our Favorite OEM Wheels, and is the Logitech G29 enough steering wheel? 12.10.2020

Jon and Randy start the episode talking about the latest in headlines. Jon provides an update on the e36 project car. We discuss 3rd world dads and learning about American sports. We then get into the weeds with talk about LA sports. Lastly, Randy asks Jon about the pros and cons of the Logitech G29 steering wheel.

#132 - Tooth Chipping Faceplants, Why Is Your Cat Missing, and the Coilover Drama Takes an Unexpected Turn! 05.10.2020

Jon's fiasco with his M3 coilovers finally gets resolved. Randy describes his drug selling days. We explore the car pick of the month.

#131 - Jordan Bank Rolls a Nascar Team, California Takes Big Steps Towards EV Dominance (Blame Volkswagen!), and the E36 Track Car Delays Continue! 28.09.2020

We go Under the Hood in a headlines filled week with the M3 unveiling, Michael Jordan buys a NASCAR team, and the Governor of California declares an executive order to work towards banning internal combustion engine car sales in 2035. Jon provides the latest updates to the M3 and we answer questions from listeners.

#130 - Kanye Loses it.. Again, The Hummer Brings On Crabs, and the Nissan Z Proto! 21.09.2020

Under the hood brings us GM's sketchy deal with Nikola, the announcement of Crab mode in their new Hummer EV, and Kanye continuing to lose it.  Kill it or Keep it is back to take on th new Nissan Z proto. Randy's S2k gets some surprise mod love and Jon continues with his updates on the e36 M3 track car. The episode wraps with questions from you, the listeners!

#129 - GM Offers Honda Batteries, The New Z Saves the Manuals, and We Answer Your Questions! 14.09.2020

Jon and Randy discuss Nissan's upcoming Z unveiling. They go through the benefits of the GM-Honda partnership. Jon gives updates on the BMW and shows the e92 some love. Lastly, they answer questions from listeners.

#128 - Maybe We're Born With It, Tony Hawk Comes Back, and Why You Should Get Yourself a Slow Car! 07.09.2020

Jon tests Randy's 90s card. Randy talks about his small pick of the month. Jon is dying for the USPS to pick up the pace. Finally, we go through a round of 468.

#127 - SEMA is BACK...kinda, A Very 90s D.R.O. Report, and You Can Do Something Presidents Can't! 31.08.2020

As always Under the Hood brings your your headlines for the week that include the iNext from Bmw and SEMA going online! The D.R.O. report returns with a 90's car part edition. We also discuss what US Presidents risk losing if they choose to start driving themselves.

#126 - Dodge Eats the Raptor, Brain Drain in Detroit, and Time to Revoke Some Car Guy Cards! 24.08.2020

Jon and Randy cover the Dodge Trex comes out to devour Ford Raptors. White collar folks leave Detroit for tech companies. Jon revokes "car guy" cards. Lastly, we get an e36 dillema for Jon to sort out.

#125 - EV Land Speed Records Explode, The M3 Wagon is Back, Childhood Automotive Inspiration, and A Brief History: The Turbo. 17.08.2020

Randy and Jon cover headlines this week pertaining to EV west breaking the electric land speed record and the M3 touring wagon getting teased. Jon gives updates on the e36 M3. Jon and Randy discuss their childhood automotive heroes. Lastly, Jon talks about the history of the turbo charger.

#124 - SEMA is Cancelled, Randy Sacrifices Wrenching for Dad Life, Wheels and Biddies Have Something in Common, and You Want To Buy A Shitbox? 10.08.2020

Jon and Randy discuss SEMA's cancellation. Randy talks about his laziness when it comes to wrenching and his preferred use of his time with parenting. Randy also explains why wheels are like boobjobs. Jon gets into his truck-love and why it's the unsung hero for track guys. Lastly, we talk about buying a shitbox.

#123 - Used Car Pick of the Month, Eating in People's Cars, and How Much Is Too Much Car for a New Driver? 03.08.2020

We start with the headlines and cover various EV topics. We choose a car to pick apart off of craigslist. We then talk about how much we would spend if we had a brand new 16 year old driver and had to give them a car. Lastly, Jon rants about someone spilling curry in his car.

#122 - The Mach-e 1400 Surprises All, The Coupe is Dying, and Helping Noobs Buy a Car! 27.07.2020

We discuss the latest headlines including the death of the coupe and an e30 M3 auctioning for 250k. Jon falls in love with EV thanks to the mustang Mach E with 1400 hp. We then discuss how we help advise on car buying, Jon asks which of Randy's kids will get which of his cars. Lastly we get some hate mail.

#121 - Ford Bronco Comes in HOT as a Wrangler Fighter, The S2K Does Touge, and The E36 M3 Track Car Budget Goes Up in Smoke! 20.07.2020

The Ford Bronco debuts like the kool-aid man and catches everyone by surprise! The new 400z is going to give the new Supra a hard time.  Randy finally gets some canyon seat time in the S2k and Jon has to get creative with the E36 to keep the budget in check!

#120 - Gatekeeping the Noobs, The E36 M3 Continues, Should You RIce, and Which is Best, Sub or Dub? 13.07.2020

Under the Hood brings your weeks Headlines and Hotlaps! The E36 Track Car Continues to Make Progress, and we debate whether to help a new teenage car owner rice out their car. Lastly, Jon asks; which is better, subbed or dubbed Initial D?

#119 - Stupid Car History 101, Randy Takes On The Greatest 468 Challenge Yet, and Jon Bumps Elevator Music in a Testarossa! 06.07.2020

We discuss dead cars we didn't know were exiting. Jon chooses between a bronco and a wrangler. We discuss the lameness of the Jeep Gladiator and Jeep's attempt at it as trying to be the everything SUV. We then get into a new segment called "Stupid Car history" and discuss the city of Corona, CA's short race history. Jon test's Randy's engine sound knowledge with 468. The e36 gets updates and progr...

#118 - The DRO Report is Back, Jon Starts Rapping in Elementary School, and Fix-it Tickets Haunt Us! 29.06.2020

We go Under the Hood and find out BMW is making drifting easier by measuring friction coefficients, KIA has invented Clutch-by-Wire, and Lexus silently releases the IS350! The Hot Lap is now a permanent question firing segment, Jon Raps with the Watts Prophets in elementary school, the E36 M3 and S2000 continue to get the project car treatment, and fix-it tickets haunt all car guys (we wish we wer...

#117 - Michigan Doesn't Like Your Project Car, Randy Goes For the Rolex, The E36 M3 Build Continues, and Seller vs. Buyer: Used Part Sale Etiquette! 22.06.2020

On Under the Hood: A Crown Victoria police interceptor gets a tank engine, the 4 cylinder Supra is about the hustle, and some neighbors in Michigan snitch on a car guy. Our adventures continue with the E36 M3 and the S2000. Finally, we cover buyer/seller etiquette on OfferUp and some of lifehacks we do to make it easier for ourselves.

#116 - Tesla Model 3s are Hack Tuned, Randy Spares No Expense, and the E36 Has Hit the Point of No Return! 15.06.2020

As always Under the Hood brings your weekly headlines with Jeep attacking Mahindra, Tesla Model 3s hit a 3.2 second 0-60, and NASCAR surprises the hell outta us. Randy's pockets are finally losing some weight and Jon is all in on the E36 M3 (Will it ever run again?!)

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