Total Car Score
299 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Total Car Score podcast covers a wide range of automotive topics, including new car reviews, shopping guidance, buying advice and news stories impacting the automotive marketplace.
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S5E28: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, not to be confused with the Land Rover Defender
April 17, 2024 23:58 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode we are in San Diego, where we get to test drive the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, which design follows the body trend of other brands, but has it´s own and distintive retro look and advanced technology for off-roading and much more.
S5E27: The Hyundai IONIQ5 N is an amazing sports car with EV powertrain
April 16, 2024 14:04 - 16 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode we are in the legendary Laguna Seca race track with Till Wartenberg, Vice President of the Hyundai N Brand & Motorsport, to test drive the 2025 IONIQ5 N, which just won the World Performance Car of the Year Award.
S5E26: Why Toyota is the No.1 car brand in Poland?
April 12, 2024 15:06 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode we talk to Tomasz Korniejew, Publishing Director of @motopl, who shares his insights in the automotive industry in Poland, where Toyota has the No. 1 position in market share and the Camry is still one of the most popular cars.
S5E25: How did Pirelli engineered the tires for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N?
April 11, 2024 14:17 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode we are at the legendary Laguna Seca racetrack with Nicolò Villa, Pirelli´s Project Leader, who developed the tires for the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ5 N, the 100% electric car, which just won the World Performance Car of the Year award.
S5E24: The 2024 FIAT 500e is the perfect City Car with 149 miles of range
April 08, 2024 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode, we are in Miami for the first drive with the 2004 FIAT 500e, an affordable electric car, with a base price starting at just $32,500, before lease incentives of up to $7,500.
S5E23: The Next Era of Buick is ‘Exceptional by design’
April 04, 2024 17:09 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBIn this episode we talk with Sharon Gauci, Global Executive Director of Design, inside the legendary Design Dome at General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, to learn about the next era of Buick, which the brand calls ‘Exceptional by design’.
S5E22: The 2026 Rivian R2 at the Meatpacking District Studio in NYC
March 29, 2024 14:37 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode we are at the Rivian Meatpacking District Studio in New York City to learn all about the new R2, the new model from the EV American manufacturer, which was "designed for the adventurous" and will be on sale in 2026 with an estimated range of 300+ miles, seat capacity for 5 and 0 to 60 MPH speed of under 3 seconds.
S5E21: The World Car of the Year winners at the New York Auto Show
March 28, 2024 13:31 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode we are at the New York Auto Show, where the winners of the 2024 World Car of the Year Awards were presented with 2 wins for the Kia EV 9 as EV Car of the Year and World Car of the Year. Toyota Prius, Hyundai IONIQ5 N, BMW 5 and Volvo EX30 also took home an award.
S5E20: The 2025 Infiniti QX80 had a spectacular global debut in New York
March 22, 2024 15:37 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode we are in New York with José Román, the Global Head of Infiniti, for the debut of the 2025 Infiniti QX80, which took place at Edge, the 100-story-high outdoor sky deck at Hudson Yards.
S5E19: The 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor with Performance Chief Engineer, Carl Widmann
March 21, 2024 13:53 - 16 minutes - 15 MBFord it´s 5th. consecutive trophy as NACTOY´s Truck of the Year Award.
S5E18: The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has amazing design and technology!
March 19, 2024 18:30 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode we are in Franklin, Tennessee, with Manish Mehrotra, Vice President of Digital Business, Planning, and Connected Operations, to learn everything about the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, which not only has a bold new exterior design, but is loaded with the most advanced and useful technology.
S5E17: Lindsey Vonn introduced the 2024 Range Rover Sport Park City Edition
March 15, 2024 20:16 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode we are in Park City, Utha, where Range Rover introduced the 2024 Range Rover Sport Park City Edition, with the help of brand ambassador, Lindsey Vonn, one of six women to have won World Cup races in all five disciplines of alpine skiing.
S5E16: A lot is happening at Polestar
March 08, 2024 16:17 - 16 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode we are with Gregor Hembrough, Head of Polestar USA, at the Grand Opening of a new showroom in Coral Gables, Florida, where he gives an update about everything that has happened at the EV manufacturer in the last few months.
S5E15 - The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus is a whole new level of luxury
March 07, 2024 13:58 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode we are in Palm Springs, California, with Monica Gorgas, Brand Manager for the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus, which includes new signature features and connected experiences that go beyond the levels of luxury you never knew were possible.
S5E14: The inaugural Moda Miami, much more than a Concours d´Elegance
March 01, 2024 19:25 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode we are at the historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, with Ethan Gibson, Director of Communications at RM Sotheby's & Moda Events, for the inaugural edition of Moda Miami, an exclusive multi-day event, which celebrates world-class cars, culture, and the utmost in luxury experiences.
S5E13: The 2024 McLaren 750s at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
February 28, 2024 14:38 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode, we are at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with Nicolas Brown, President at McLaren Automotive for the Americas, to learn all about the 2024 McLaren 750s and to get an update on the success story of the British super sports car manufacturer.
S5E12: The Hangar Amelia 2024 with founder Jeff Einhorn
February 26, 2024 15:08 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode we talk about The Hanger Amelia 2024, which will return on the eve of the 29th annual Amelia Concours d’Elegance at the spectacular Bent Wing Flight Services, Fernandina Beach.
S5E11: The Prologue 2024 is the first EV from Honda
February 23, 2024 16:50 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode we are in Sonoma County where we speak to an expert to learn everything about the all-electric 2024 Honda Prologue, a new SUV with tons of tech-rich, different charging options and exciting performance, which will go on market starting at $47,400.
S5E10: Can we already name the 2025 Ram 1500, Truck of the Year?
February 22, 2024 16:53 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode, we are in Texas with Chief Vehicle Síntesis Manager, Doug Kilian, to test learn everything about the 2025 RAM 1500 pickup track family, which is replacing the legendario V8 HEMI engañes with the in-line 6 cylinder Hurricane family, which can produce up to 540 HP and is much more efficient.
S5E9: Expedition Motor Company's Founder & CEO, Alex Levin
February 16, 2024 14:53 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this special episode we talk to Expedition Motor Company's Founder & CEO, Alex Levin, to learn about the whole restoration process of the classic Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen to your exact specifications.
S5E8: The 2024 Chicago Auto Show with Nissan
February 12, 2024 15:55 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode we are at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show, which opened to the public over the weekend at McCormick Place, where customers can experience dozens of EVs on an in-door track, including the Nissan Ariya.
S5E7: The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV on the ice in Montreal
February 09, 2024 20:18 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode we are at the ICAR Complex at the Mirabel Airport to test drive the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV on the ice and to learn about it´s Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) system, which is much better than anything else in the industry.
S5E6: The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter is a cool EV van MADE in the USA
February 05, 2024 14:35 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode we are in Newport Beach, California, with Klaus Rehkugler, Head of Sales & Marketing Mercedes-Benz Vans, to learn about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter, the 100% electric van which is now available for order at U.S. dealerships starting from $71,866.
S5E5: Can the 2024 Genesis G70 win the Car of the Year Award ... again?
February 02, 2024 16:15 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode we are with Tedros Mengiste, Vice President of Sales Operations at Genesis Motor America, to talk about the 2024 Genesis G70, the luxury sedan which is already a strong candidate to win the Car of the Year Award.
S5E4: The 2024 Lexus GX is finally here!
January 25, 2024 17:31 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode we are in Tucson, Arizona, with Greg Kitzens, General Manager of Marketing, to learn all about the new 2024 Lexus GX, which will go on sale later this year to compete head to head with the Land Rover Defender and others.
S5E3: 75 years of Volkswagen in the US. What´s your VW story?
January 18, 2024 21:31 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode we are with Mark Gillies, Director of Public Relations and Reputation at Volkswagen Group of America to kick off the celebrations of the first 75 years of the legendario German manufacturer in the US, which will include an add on the Super Bowl.
S5E2: Can VinFast sell an electric SUV for less than $20,000 in the US?
January 12, 2024 15:30 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode, we are at the Consumer Electronics Show CES Las Vegas 2024, with VinFast Global CEO, Madame Le Thi Thu Thuy, who gave us an update on the company's growth and plans to launch the VF3, its latest electric model, which will be available for reservations later in 2024.
S5E1: Toyota Prius, Ford Super Duty and Kia EV9 won the 2024 NACTOY Awards
January 05, 2024 05:58 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode we take a deep look into the Toyota Prius, Ford Super Duty and Kia EV9, which won the 2024 Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards, a mix of hybrid, gasoline and electric power trains, which reflects what customers really want.
S4E76: We drove 1,650 miles to save 12 beagles for the Holidays
December 19, 2023 15:32 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode we are in Omaha, Nebraska, where a surplus of dogs are waiting for homes, for the start of Operation Frodo 2023, a mission to rescue 12 beagles just in time for the Holidays and take them to their forever homes in Portland and Seattle.
S4E75: Volvo just gave the Kia EV9 the 2024 SUV of the Year Award
December 14, 2023 06:32 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode we make our final predictions for the 2024 North American, Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year after Volvo pulled out the EX30 as a finalist in the SUV category, making the Kia EV9 the strongest candidate before the final vote.
S4E74: The new BMW 5 Series is now available as an EV
December 06, 2023 14:34 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode we are at the 2023 BMW Test Fest in Greenville, South Carolina, with Rebecca Dalski to learn all about the 8th. generation BMW 5 Series, which for the first time ever, is available with a fully-electric power train and is a candidate for World Car of the Year.
S4E73: BMW iX5 Hydrogen, this is the real future of EVs
December 01, 2023 15:44 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode we are at the 2023 BMW Test Fest in Greenville, South Carolina, where we share our experience driving the BMW iX5 Hydrogen concept car, which is further proof of BMW’s leading development expertise in the field of electric drive technologies.
S4E72: Did you know that Michelin gives stars to car tires too?
November 24, 2023 20:27 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode we are at the annual BMW Group Test Drive, where we not only drove the latest models from BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, but also got a chance to learn from two Michelin experts about safety and performance when the time comes to replace your tires.
S4E71: The 2025 Lucid Gravity debut at the LA Mobility Show
November 20, 2023 18:22 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode we are at the LA Mobility Show with Michael Bell, Lucid Motors´ Senior Vice President of Digital, who talks about why the 2025 Lucid Gravity is much better than any other electric SUV in the world.
S4E70: LA Mobility Show, Car, Truck and SUV finalists and much more
November 16, 2023 19:36 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this episode we are at the LA Mobility Show where the finalists for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year are announced, along with a long list of reveals to start next year´s competition.
S4E69 - The 2023 Defender Service Awards winners
November 13, 2023 15:45 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode we are at the Iron Horse Ranch in Somerville, Texas where six winning organizations of the 2023 Defender Service Awards received a fully customized Land Rover Defender 130 and awarded $25,000, empowering them to further their respective missions.
S4E68: MINI John Cooper Works Countryman with Charlie Cooper
November 09, 2023 14:37 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode we are in Greenville, South Carolina, at the annual BMW Group Test Fest, where we talk to Charlie Cooper, who helped introduce the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman, the latest model from the line of cars his grandfather John Cooper created.
S4E67: The future of Porsche with Dr Michael Steiner (Part 2)
November 03, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode, we are in Monterey, California for the Porsche´s Rennsport Reunion 7, where we talk to Dr. Michael Steiner, Member of the Executive Board, Research and Development, to learn about the future of Porsche, synthetic fuels and the legendary 911.
.S4E66: The future of Porsche with Dr Michael Steiner (Part 1)
November 03, 2023 00:43 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode, we are in Monterey, California for the Porsche´s Rennsport Reunion 7, where we talk to Dr. Michael Steiner, Member of the Executive Board, Research and Development, to learn about the future of Porsche, synthetic fuels and the legendary 911.
S4E65: The Japan Mobility Show with the EV future of Nissan and Infiniti
October 26, 2023 22:56 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode we are in Tokyo for the 2023 Japan Mobility Show, where Nissan and Infiniti showcased the all-encompassing approach to mobility and energy for now and the future with an impressive lineup of EV concepts.
S4E64: The 2025 Volvo EX30 will accelerate the EV era for the Swedish manufacturer
October 19, 2023 16:32 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode we are in Barcelona, Spain, with Mike Cottone, President at Volvo Cars USA & Canada, who gives us an update on the recent success stories for the Swedish luxury brand and how the 2025 Volvo EX30, a 100% electric compact SUV which starts at $34,950, will accelerate it´s EV era.
S4E63: 2024 Chevrolet Corvette e-Ray with Chief Executive Engineer, Tadge Juechter
October 13, 2023 14:44 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode we are at Pikes Pikes International Raceway with Tadge Juechter, who has been the Chief Executive Engineer for the Chevrolet Corvette since 2006, to learn everything about the 2024 e-Ray, the first electrified version of this legendary American sports car.
S4E62: Why Lexus really needed the new 3-row TX SUV?
October 11, 2023 14:40 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode we are in Austin, Texas, with Vinay Shahani, Vice President of Lexus Marketing at Toyota Motor North America, Inc., who explains why the new 3-row SUV 2024 Lexus TX is so important to the bandas growth.
S4E61: How does an expert analyst see the world of the automotive industry?
October 06, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode we are in Austin, Texas with Stephanie Brinley, Associate Director of Research and Analysis at S&P Global to talk about the latest news and trends in the automotive industry in the US and around the world.
S4E60: Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7; from tractors to sports cars and a lot more in between
October 02, 2023 14:27 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this episode, we are in Monterey, California for Porsche´s Rennsport Reunion 7, which had over 91,000 people in attendance to watch over 300 race entries and the US debut of the Mission X concept, the Vision 357 Speedster concept and the new 911 S/T.
S4E59 - Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot, getting closer to self driving cars
September 27, 2023 13:53 - 14 minutes - 13 MBIn this episode we are in Santa Monica, California to experience Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot, the class-leading system for conditionally automated driving which will roll out in late 2023 with a limited fleet in California and Nevada.
S4E58: The Nissan Z Nismo 2023 is a work of love, passion and talent
September 22, 2023 17:44 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode we are at the Sonoma Raceway with Paul Hawson, Director of Advanced Product Planning & Strategy at Nissan, to learn how much effort, talent and passion goes into making a car like the 2024 Z Nismo.
S4E57: 2024 Kia EV9 Can we name it the SUV of the Year already?
September 12, 2023 16:08 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode we talk to Sang Lee, Sr. Product Strategy Manager at Kia North America, about the 100% electric EV9, which will go on sale later this year with up to 300 miles of range and is a strong candidate to win all the SUV of the Year Awards around the world.
S4E56 - Can the Hyundai Kona win the SUV of the Year Award again?
September 08, 2023 13:14 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode we are in Baltimore, Maryland, with Ricky Lao, Director of Product Planning at Hyundai Motor America, to talk about the much improved 2024 Hyundai Kona, which is looking for it´s second consecutive award as the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year.
S4E55: The 2024 Polestar 2 has improved range, efficiency and performance
September 01, 2023 19:11 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode we are in Denver, Colorado, with Gregor Hembrough, Head of Polestar USA, to test drive the much improved Polestar 2 model and to learn about the expansion plans for the EV manufacturer in North America.