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Back to SearchS1E18 - The final show of 2020! NACTOY Awards finalists, new jobs in the automotive industry and the future of insurance
In this episode we examine the list of finalists for the 2021 Northamerican Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year and offer predictions for the winners in each category. Lauren interviews Scott …
Published on 5 years ago
S1E17 - The bright past, present and future of Volvo
This week’s Total Car Score episode is a deep dive on Volvo, including an interview with Volvo’s National Media Relations Manager, Russell Datz. We talk to Russell about Volvo’s history of safety — t…
Published on 5 years ago
S1E16 - An in depth look at Kia today and into its future
This week’s episode features an interview with James Bell, the Director of Corporate Communications at Kia Motors America. James has a long history in the automotive industry, including stints at Gen…
Published on 5 years ago
S1E15 - We have another election soon!
Our final debate before the vote for the 2021 NACTOY Awards and it seems we like ...
This week’s Total Car Score hosts discuss the upcoming North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year voting, wi…
Published on 5 years ago
S1E14 - Thank you, thank you, thank you!
In this week’s episode the hosts discuss what they’re thankful for, both in terms of the overall auto industry along with which specific model, from automotive history, each host is most thankful for…
Published on 5 years, 1 month ago
S1E13 - (Not) Live from the LA Auto Show!
This week’s Total Car Score episode looks at the ongoing challenge of launching all-new vehicles like the Honda Civic and Subaru BRZ during a global pandemic. Karl discusses his 1,000-mile road trip …
Published on 5 years, 1 month ago
S1E12 - What does a new administration mean for the automotive industry?
We start with a discussion of the ongoing challenges around selling cars amid a global pandemic, continue with a discussion of what a (possible) Biden administration means to the car industry, and fi…
Published on 5 years, 1 month ago
S1E11 - What (didn´t) happen in Las Vegas, stays …. On a Zoom Call!
In this episode the hosts discuss the cancellation of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and the Consumers Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Karl shares h…
Published on 5 years, 1 month ago
S1E10 - Is the 100% eléctric GMC Hummer EV going to kill anything?
This Total Car Score episode features the concept of “killer cars” — or cars engineered to take on, or even eliminate, an existing, successful model. The three hosts discuss the new GMC Hummer as a c…
Published on 5 years, 2 months ago
S1E9 - Hummer is back with 1,000 HP and 100% electric power train; Hyundai keeps moving up
This week’s episode looks at the revival of the Hummer brand as a premium, high-tech, pure electric vehicle. With over 1,000 horsepower and a zero-to-60 time in 3 seconds, the new Hummer will be one …
Published on 5 years, 2 months ago