Nicole Wakelin

The Road Reflected

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Cars with a side of cookies, coffee, and pie! There are plenty of gearhead reviews out there that rattle off horsepower and torque and sort of sound like someone just grabbed the spec sheet and started reading. I can do that - but it's not all that interesting. I review cars for real people. People who want to know about the little things and big things that make you love or hate your car. Is it comfy? Is there a place for all your stuff? Can you climb into the third row without being a contortionist? Is the infotainment so fiddly it makes you want to take a sledgehammer to the screen? I'll te...

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Nicole Wakelin

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Ep 5: Mazda CX-90 PHEV, EV vs. Hybrid, Cinnamon Rolls in North Carolina 01.05.2023 26:20

On this episode of The Road Reflected Podcast, Nicole spends the week in the all-new Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid. This PHEV has three rows of seating with room for the whole family in a spacious and absolutely beautiful interior. She also talks about hybrid vs EVs in the rush toward electrification and heads to Asheville, North Carolina where she enjoys the most indulgent cinnamon rolls.

Ep 4: Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV, Honda CRV Hybrid, Chocolate Cookies in Wisconsin 24.04.2023 31:23

Nicole drives the Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV and the Honda CRV Hybrid for some fuel-efficient drive time in a pair of great family cars. She also checks out a sweet bakery in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin for tasty cookies and cake pops. In This Episode: Black Twig Bakery Podcast: The Road Reflected Podcast Nicole on Social Media: TikTok YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook

Ep 3: Toyota Sienna, New Buick Envista, & Macaroons 17.04.2023 26:05

This week Nicole drives the Toyota Sienna minivan with its fancy second-row captain's chairs. She also flies to Detroit to check out the latest from Buick from the Encore GX with the new tri-shield badge to the all-new Envista.

Ep 2: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Disney Platinum Concept and Chip City at New York Auto Show 09.04.2023 26:49

We share our thoughts on the Ford Expedition (spoiler: it's massive) and talk about why the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Disney 100 Concept was Nicole's favorite car at the New York Auto Show. We also discuss the merits of free auto show coffee and discover a new place for cookies thanks to Jeep.

Ep 1: Hyundai Ioniq 5 & Sweet Delights 03.04.2023 28:31

In the inaugural episode of The Road Reflected, we talk about the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 and decide they both sort of look like Vipers from Battlestar Galactica. We also dish a bit on treats from cookies at Crumbl to pies on both coasts. Links: Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 Julian Pie Company Crumbl Cookies Sweet Delights