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05-01-26 RPM News Podcast ~ Recorded Live from RPM Studios In MA & NH ~ As a followup to the NY International Auto Show, hosts Peter Ciani and Rich Taber explore how Kia has defied the rising anti-EV sentiment and redefined how today’s automakers compete in the topsy world of EV manufacturing and sales. Want

Spring! And with it comes car show season and another New York International Auto Show. This week on the RPM News Weekly Podcast, Peter Ciani and Rich Taber break down some of the highlights from this year’s show that, like a spring crocus, is already in the history books. From Subaru’s big new three-row EV

06-04-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis spent a footloose week bopping around in the Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling edition and cheerfully reports back in this week’s podcast episode. Talk about attention grabbing… er, the vehicle, not our illustrious host. Seems that a white Bronco

05-07-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Recalling memories from another era, Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis revisits the classic “Wouldn’t you really rather have a Buick” refrain in his report on the 2024 Buick Envista Avenir. It may not look anything like one of its predecessors, but with its smaller

03-05-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ For a vehicle that presents itself with such a big and brawny personality, the all-new Toyota Grand Highlander certainly surprised Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis with its smooth handling and confident ride. Not to be confused with the smaller Highlander edition, this new model

03-01-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ If 720 horsepower isn’t over the top for a pickup truck, then Tech Talk RickDeMeis stands corrected. Chances are we can all come to an agreement that the Ford Raptor R is not your average F-150. Even when compared with the regular Raptor, this

02-20-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Those seeking outstanding on-road / off-road capability in a small sport utility vehicle will want to listen in as Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis unlocks the treasure chest of features in the Ford Bronco Sport Heritage Limited Edition. Sitting at the top of the

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

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

01-25-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis found much to like in the 2023 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid. Sure, the convenience, economy and practicality of this compact pickup were quite evident, but what really stood out in the week-long test drive was how it all

01-18-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ A week in New England winter weather was just enough to prove to Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis that the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has what it takes to survive. Listen in for all the details and also get a rundown of a

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

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

10-03-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ Though it may not be everyday that you take the doors off the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid vehicle, our steadfast Tech Talk host, Rick DeMeis, figures that this is one SUV that stands to blow the doors off many wannabe off-road 4x4s

09-08-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ A road trip with the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid proved more than economical for Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis. Hear the details on this week’s episode of Rick’s Tech Talk on RPM News Weekly. Also, listen in for a trunk full of automotive

09-08-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ A road trip with the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid proved more than economical for Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis. Hear the details on this week’s episode of Rick’s Tech Talk on RPM News Weekly. Also, listen in for a trunk full of automotive

06-20-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ With the launch of the all-new IONIQ 6 electric sedan, Hyundai has made it crystal clear that they are not tip-toeing into the manufacturing and sale of EVs. For Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis, spending a week with an ultimate red Limited AWD edition

02-28-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ With a 38-mile all-electric range and a total range of 420 miles, the seven-passenger 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV won’t leave you stranded on long trips from home. Most days, many drivers won’t even need to use up the 38 all-electric miles. Even so, Tech

02-14-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis makes the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited his Valentine’s Day crush for Ride of the Week in this week’s episode. Listen in for more automotive and technology news. A weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program

01-10-23 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ After a month-long hiatus, Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis jumps back in the saddle to kick off a new year of episodes with the big and small extremes of the Grand Wagoneer and the Mazda MX-5 Miata RF for a double dose of the