We applaud Ram-parent Stellantis for introducing the Express trim to entice more budget-conscious shoppers. By combining essential modern features with strong engine options, this new entry-level rig nicely fills the gap left by the Ram 1500 Classic.

Regardless of the trim level, the Nautilus, with almost no pretense of sportiness, is laser focused on quiet, calm, refinement. And, we appreciate the effort. If you’re not worried about carving corners or winning stoplight drag races, there’s a good chance this well-mannered Lincoln deserves a place on your test-drive short list.

The hosts welcome Chris Martin, Technology Communications Manager for Honda, to the show. Chris updated listeners on Honda's plans for hands-free driving, and made clear the important differences between level-2 and level-3 autonomous driving. Expect to see advanced hands-free systems first on Honda's new "O Series" (Zero Series) electric cars due in showrooms soon. 

It was time for Pontiac to walk the walk. Having claimed since the car’s inception that the Grand Am was infused with the same technology and character as fine European models of similar dimensions, Pontiac was finally able to put its money where its mouth was. Well, sort of.

Slate Auto, a Michigan-based electric vehicle startup, recently debuted its inaugural model: a minimalist yet customizable pickup truck. The company has some heavy hitters backing it, including former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and current Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.