The Road Reflected

Desc: This week Nicole drives the Kia Seltos and Chevy Trax, two crossovers that are great for those who don't want a large SUV. She also tries delicious donuts in Spain.  Links: Boldu https://www.boldu.es/  

On the latest podcast, Nicole spends some time driving the BMW M2 coupe and all its sports car fun. She also heasd to Texas for some BBQ and to drive the all-new Lexus TX SUV with three-rows of seating that make it perfect for a family road trip Links: Terry Black's BBQ: https://terryblacksbbq.com/  

This episode of the podcast is electrified with the Volvo S60 Recharge plug-in hybrid and the Kia EV9 electric SUV. We also chat about why breakfast is the best meal of the day.  

In this episode, Nicole talks about her time behind the wheel of the Chevy Silverado Trail Boss Z71 and how truck guys have serious thoughts about tailgates. She also talks about the Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness and why pumpkin is the best of fall foods even though Dunkin Donuts is messing up their muffins.

This week, Nicole spends some time driving around Walla Walla, Washington driving the full Kia electric range from plug-in hybrids to full EVs. She also goes on an off-road adventure with Polaris that is heavy on the mud and debates the merits of a really good poutine.  

On this week's episode, Nicole and Russ talk about the latest Jeep news as the updated Gladiator makes its debut at the Detroit Auto Show along with the cool new Jeep collab with Merrell. They also discuss the GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X AEV with all its off-road goodies and the fun of introducing southern food to friends from Wales.  

Nicole and special guest BBQ pitmaster Danielle Bennett aka Diva Q talk about the Ford truck lineup from the F-150 to the Super Duty to the Raptor and what it's like towing with one across the country and back again for BBQ competitions. Diva Q also shares her thoughts on BBQ and her favorite drink to enjoy while waiting for the meat to be just right.  

This week's show highlights the Hyundai Palisade SUV and its versatility for handling a weekend getaway with friends. We also talk about the upcoming Volvo EX30 and wrap things up with a discussion of whether cookies taste better when they're fun shapes.

This week, Nicole and Russ had some fun with the BMW Z4 convertible which is perfect for enjoying the last days of summer. They also spent some drive time in the sporty Mazda CX-30 and squeezed in a trip to Florida where they stood in line for cookies at Gideon's Bakehouse and it was so worth the wait.  

This week I chat with "That Porsche Girl" Lara Newton about the crazy that is Monterey Car Week and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. We also share our experience running the Mille Miglia, both at the US Warm-Up and in Italy. Finally, we wrap things up with Lara's favorite place for donuts in LA.  

This week we share our thoughts on the debut of the new Toyota Land Cruiser and whether its style and off-road capability hit the mark. We also chat about driving the Mercedes Benz EQE SUV with its beautiful luxury interior and find an amazing place for cheesecake in Wisconsin.  

This week, Nicole and Russ talk about the Honda Civic Type R and the fun, and challenges, of driving a sporty little hatchback. They also talk about the Lexus RX SUV and its road trip potential along with where you can find the best bagels. It's not always in New York City.

This week I'm joined by Giles Rhys Jones of What3Words to learn about how driving to a precise location doesn't always require GPS coordinates. We also chat about the new VinFast electric vehicle plant opening in North Carolina and which British snacks are the best.   What3Words Related Links: https://what3words.com/ iOS App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/what3words/id657878530 Android App - http...

Nicole is joined by Jill Ciminillo to talk about the new Toyota Sequoia SUV and whether its third row and cargo area are an improvement or just different. They also discuss the new Lexus GX and Lexus TX SUVs that recently debuted while Jill shares her favorite place for italian ice in Chicago.  

Nicole and guest co-host Tanya Gazdik from MediaPost chat about the Mercedes Benz EQS SUV electric vehicle and its massive infotainment screen. They also share their thoughts on the new Buick Envista after their drive together to Hell, and wrap things up with a revisit to a favorite chocolate store.  

Nicole drives the Nissan Z sports car and decides bright car colors are always better, then heads off-road in the new Jeep Wrangler and has fun with the ridiculous horsepower in the 392. Lastly, a trip to Disney leads to a discussion about which treat is the best and whether being shaped like Mickey Mouse makes things taste better.   Links mentioned: Beignets Expressed https://www.beignetsexpresse...

Nicole and special guest Kristin Shaw share what they love about the new Honda Accord Hybrid and why it's the perfect road trip car. They also share their thoughts on the new Toyota Grand Highlander SUV and talk about a few favorite treats from chocolate to dough bites.  

Nicole and special guest Lauren Fix of Car Coach Reports talk about the new Toyota GR Special Editions with all their sports car upgrades. They also chat about the new Mercedes Benz GLE SUV and which restaurant has the best wings in Buffalo, New York. Lauren Fix: https://carcoachreports.com/  

Nicole and special guest Lyn Woodward from Kelley Blue Book talk about the Last Call for the Dodge Charger and the slow goodbye to muscle cars. Lyn also shares her adventure driving through Morocco in a Jeep that may have seen better days along with an amazing place to stop for dinner in Napa California.   Links; Cyrus Resturant:  https://cyrusrestaurant.com/ Lyn Woodward: Instagram  https://www.i...

Nicole reviews two electrified luxury vehicles this week starting with the 2023 Lincoln Corsair PHEV and its fancy air filtration system that came in handy thanks to the Canadian wildfires. She also reviews the 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 EV which once again proves Genesis delivers a lot of luxury bang for the buck and then decides a pancake road trip is in order.

Nicole reviews the 2023 Kia Telluride SUV that's ready for family adventures with three rows of seating and room for cargo. She also gets a look at the new three-row VW IDBuzz EV with its retro styling for family life and stops for some amazon Turkish food on the way to the airport.

This week Nicole reviews the Mercedes AMG G-Wagon and Genesis G90. These two luxury vehicles are both pricey, but they take very different approaches to luxury with one over-the-top SUV that demands attention and one elegant sedan that flies under the radar. She also indulges in her absolute favorite place for cookies -Crumbl.  Crumble Cookies Link: https://crumblcookies.com/  

The Rivian R1S SUV is the latest electric car to grace Nicole's driveway with room for seven and a high-tech interior with an infotainment screen that does maybe a little too much. She also spends some time with the Genesis Electrified GV70, which takes a more traditional approach to luxury that might be the winner of the two. A trip to Hawaii was also in the mix, and that means tasty donuts! Manu...

On this episode of The Road Reflected Podcast, Nicole drives the Toyota RAV4 to Newport and back again and discovers just how much cargo this small SUV can hold. She also flew out to San Diego to drive the new VinFast VF8 electric crossover with a bunch of Canadians, and then came home to her favorite bakery and Canadian pork pie...

On this episode of The Road Reflected Podcast, Nicole drives the new GMC Canyon midsize truck off-road in Asheville, North Carolina through the mud and muck in the new AT4X trim. She also spends some time in the new Subaru Impreza RS, which has more power than the rest of the lineup and stops for some amazing coffee and cookies.