Total Car Score
304 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day 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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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.
S4E54: Are Polestar EV cars better than Tesla and Mercedes-Benz?
August 30, 2023 15:44 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode we are in Denver, Colorado, with Kyle Field, Senior Editor at CleanTechnica, to test drive the much improved 2024 Polestar 2 and to take a look at the latest news around electric vehicles in the global automotive industry.
S4E53: The 2024 Kia EV9 will be much more than en electric SUV
August 25, 2023 14:37 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode we are at the Kia California Proving Grounds in the Mojave Desert for the first test drive of the 2024 EV9, the 100% electric 3-row SUV, which will debut along with the newest bi-directional charger from Wallbox, that enables the car to power your home, even during a power outage.
S4E52: We have the winners for the 2024 North American Car, Truck and SUV Awards
August 18, 2023 18:45 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode we analyze the list of candidates for the 2024 North American Car, Truck and SUV Awards (NACTOY) and give our predictions for the three winners in the three categories. The official announcement for the winners won´t be made until January 4, 2024.
S4E51: The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ with Chief Engineer Mandi Damman
August 09, 2023 15:28 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode we are in New York with Chief Engineer Mandi Damman, who shares all the details about the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ, the first-ever all-electric full-size SUV, which will have an estimated 450 miles of range and the most advanced driver assistance technology.
S4E50 - 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser; Are we missing something here?
August 03, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode we are at the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum for the debut of the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, which will go on sale next Spring with the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain producing 326 HP. It looks amazing, but we have to ask if there´s more coming soon to really bring back this legend?
S4E49 - The 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse with Brembo, Pirelli and Recaro technology
August 01, 2023 13:55 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode we are at the Charlotte Motor Speedway for the first on-track test drive of the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, where we learn about how strategic partners Brembo, Pirelli and Recaro, worked to equip it with the best technology for brakes, tires and seats.
S4E48: Pagani of Miami with Christopher Pagani and Brett David
July 31, 2023 14:06 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode we are at the new Pagani of Miami with Marketing Director, Christopher Pagani and dealership owner Brett David, who share the stories of how their fathers led the way to this partnership.
S4E47: Mark Rushbrook, Global Director of Ford Performance Motorsports
July 28, 2023 14:41 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode we talk to Mark Rushbrook, Global Director of Ford Performance Motorsports, who leads the team responsible for Ford’s performance vehicle development and major racing operations globally and then transfers that technology to production cars.
S4E46: 2025 Volvo EX30 the newest, and less expensive member of the EV family
July 25, 2023 15:42 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode we are in New York for the North American debut of the 2025 Volvo EX30, a compact electric SUV, which will go on sale in the US next year with a base price of $34,950, 275 miles of range and 422 hp which will take you from 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds.
S4E45: Celebrating seven generations of the Ford Mustang
July 20, 2023 14:16 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode we are in Arcadia, California with Ford Mustang´s Chief Engineer Laurie Transou and Ricardo Rodríguez Long, who is the proud owner of a 1965 model, celebrating the 7th. generations of iconic American muscle cars.
S4E44: The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas with Atlas, the German Shepherd
July 12, 2023 15:28 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode we are in Saugerties, New York, with Cameron Batten, Chief Communications Officer for Volkswagen North America and his German Shepherd, Atlas, for the first drive of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport.
S4E43: The 2023 Specter is a Rolls-Royce first and an electric car second
July 03, 2023 23:31 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode we are in Napa Valley with Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös, for the debut of the 2023 Specter, the Rolls-Royce that changes everything as the world’s first ultra-luxury electric super coupé, ushering in the marque’s bold new all-electric future.
S4E42: The 2024 Jeep Wrangler is the most capable and most refined ever
June 29, 2023 23:39 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode we are in St. George, Utah with Jim Morrison, Sr. Vice President at Jeep North America, to learn all about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler, which gets greater capability, new technology, advanced safety features and more refinement.
S4E41: Everything you need to know about the 2023 Polaris Slingshot model lineup
June 27, 2023 15:26 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode we are in Huntington Beach, California, not for surfing, but to learn about all the updates of the 2023 Polaris Slingshot lineup, the three-wheeled vehicle which debuted as a motorcycle in 2015 and now you can enjoy driving with your regular driver's license in 49 of the 50 states.
S4E40: 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing Special Editions lineup
June 23, 2023 16:44 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode, we are in New York for a preview of the 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing line up, which included limited production editions of the GR Supra, GR86 and the GR Corolla, all available with manual transmission.
S4E39: The 2023 Ford Super Duty with Alex Luft, Mr. FordAuthority.com
June 21, 2023 15:56 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode we are at Ford´s Michigan Proving Grounds with Alex Luft, Executive Editor at FordAuthority.com, who shares his opinión on the new model and an update for the highly competitive pickup truck segment in North America.
S4E38: 2024 Aston Martin DB12, The World's First Super Tourer
June 15, 2023 14:54 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode, we are in the South of France for the debut of the 2024 Aston Martin DB12, which the British manufacturer calls "The World's First Super Tourer", delivering a quantum shift in sporting character and dynamic capability of the legendary DB bloodline.
S4E37: Double debut in Austin, Texas; 2024 Lexus GX and TX
June 09, 2023 01:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode we are in Austin, Texas for the debut of the 2024 Lexus GX, which gets its first complete update in more than 20 years and the new model TX, a 3-row luxury SUV loaded with new design and the latest technology.
S4E36: The Volkswagen Bus is back ... as the 100% electric ID.Buzz
June 02, 2023 19:52 - 16 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode we are in Huntington Beach, California with Tom Moloughney Sr. Editor for InsideEVs, for the debut of the 2024 Volkswagen ID Buzz, which will arrive in the United States in 2024 with retro design cues and modern technology.
S4E35: How AI will eliminate the dishonest used car salespeople
May 31, 2023 17:30 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode we learn about the Israeli start-up Ravin AI´s inspection system, which is aimed at eliminating some of the trust issues between buyers and sellers of used cars. Its Automated Digital Vehicle Inspection System uses computer vision and machine learning to automate the vehicle inspection process.
S4E34: 2023 MAMA Spring Rally 2023 at Road America
May 25, 2023 16:34 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode we are at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, for the 2023 Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Spring Rally, where we get to drive over 90 vehicles and catch up with the latest news in the automotive industry.
S4E33: 2024 Toyota Tacoma debut in Hawaii, world capital of the Tacoma
May 19, 2023 16:40 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode we are in Hawaii for the debut of the 4th. generation of the Toyota Tacoma, which has been the No. 1 sold vehicle here for more than 20 years, and now has everything to continue as the leader in the mid-size pickup segment everywhere.
S4E32: When your favorite SUV is not for sale anymore ... you build your own!
May 17, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode we learn everything about the new Ineos Grenadier, an off-road utility vehicle designed and produced by Ineos Automotive Ltd., which was founded by British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, after he reportedly tried to buy the old Defender tooling and designs from Land Rover to keep it in production. Land Rover declined to sell it.
S4E31: The VinFast goes only one way ... the VinFast way!
May 12, 2023 15:52 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode, we are in Encinitas, California to test drive the 2023 VinFast VF8 100% electric SUV and to talk to Van Ann Nguyen, CEO of VinFast North America, who explains how the vietnamese car manufacturer was able to put it´s vehicles in the United States in just 6 years since starting operations.
S4E30 - ‘La Metamorfosi’ of Alfa Romeo has begun
May 08, 2023 15:36 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode we are at the Pista di prova di Balocco, Italy, with Larry Dominique, Sr. Vice President and Head of Alfa Romeo in North America, to talk about the legendary italian car manufacturer´s new era that is launching with the 2024 Tonale PHEV.
S4E29: The 2024 Volvo EX90, a new era for EV from Sweden
May 05, 2023 17:14 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode we are en Gothenburg, Sweden to learn about the new 2024 Volvo EX90 and what the luxury Swedish car manufacturer is planning for the near future, as it converts its whole model line up to electric vehicles by 2030.
S4E28: RECARO Automotive Celebrates 60 Years of Innovation
May 03, 2023 15:08 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode we are with Nicole McElroy, Global VP of Product Development and Brand to learn how a company with only 500 employees operating in 3 assembly plants in 3 countries, is able to produce and deliver premium quality automotive products all over the world.
S4E27: Chevrolet is hitting the EV market just in time, but not abandoning gas cars
April 27, 2023 14:46 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode we are in Asheville, North Carolina, for the first drive of the 2024 Chevrolet Trax and to talk to Chief Marketing Officer, Steve Majoros, about the long list of new models coming out in the next 18 months, including the long awaited Silverado EV.2
S4E26: Hey Scott Keogh, please put this on the new Scout EV
April 21, 2023 17:15 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this episode we are in Miami with a proud owner of a 1979 International Harvester Scout, who has a message for Scott Keogh, who is the CEO of the new division of the Volkswagen Group which will build the modern version of this classic SUV.
S4E25: Welcome to the future; the 2025 VW ID.7 is coming soon
April 18, 2023 21:32 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this episode we are in New York for the debut of the 2024 Volkswagen ID.7, the brand’s first global electric model for the upper mid-size sedan class, which has a manufacturer’s estimated potential range of up to 435 miles.
S4E24: Are we supposed to believe the new EV mandates from the EPA?
April 17, 2023 17:34 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode we talk about the new EPA proposed EV standards, which aim to have 67% all-electric light-duty and 46% medium-duty vehicle sales in the 2032 model year and promises individual savings of $12,000 over the new car´s lifetime.
S4E23: It took 5 generations, but the Toyota Prius is finally sexy!
April 07, 2023 14:38 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode we are in Carlsbad, California with Michael Tripp, Vice President Vehicle Marketing & Communications at Toyota North America, to learn how the Toyota Prius, the original hybrid car, finally became sexy on it´s 5th generation.
S4E22: Hyundai won (almost) every World Car Award at the NY Auto Show
April 05, 2023 20:57 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode we are at the New York Auto Show with José Muñoz, Global President and COO at Hyundai Motor Company, celebrating the multiple awards earned by the Hyundai IONIQ 6, the Kia EV6 GT and the Person of the Year Award won by SangYup Lee, Head of Hyundai and Genesis Global Design Center.
S4E21: The Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept and other great news from Genesis House
April 04, 2023 15:52 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode we are at the Genesis House in New York with Claudia Márquez, COO at Genesis Motor North America, to talk about the GV80 Concept Coupe, which had it´s global debut ahead of the New York Auto Show.
S4E20: The 2024 Mazda CX90 is beautiful, powerful and extremely safe!
March 31, 2023 15:15 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode we are in Sonoma, California, for the first drive of the 2024 Mazda CX90, the all new three-row SUV, which is available with electrified Powertrains and is loaded with the most advanced safety technology.
S4-E19 - 2023 Hyundai IONIQ6, the best new EV, yes better than the Tesla Model 3
March 27, 2023 01:50 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode we are in Scottsdale, Arizona with Dean Schlingmann, one of the top engineers from the Hyundai Group, who explains why the 2023 IONIQ6 has an advantage over every other electric sedan, thanks to it´s ultrafast 800-Volt Multi-Charging system and up to 361 miles of range.
S4E18 - Goodbye to the Jaguar F-Type!
March 22, 2023 16:07 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode we are in Spain to celebrate the final model year of Jaguar F-TYPE and 75 years of sports cars with internal combustion engines from the British luxury car manufacturer, which is in the middle of a major transformation towards the electrification of it´s full model lineup.
S4E17: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 and the Keep Beginning campaign
March 18, 2023 00:08 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode we are in Atlanta, Georgia, for the first drive of the 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70, the 3th. EV from the Korean luxury brand, which is taking the opportunity to launch the Keep Beginning marketing campaign with an innovative approach to attract new customers.
S4E16: 2023 Dodge Hornet, the brand’s first electrified performance SUV in Acapulco Gold
March 15, 2023 14:11 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode we are in Asheville, North Carolina, to test drive the 2023 Dodge Hornet and talk to Brand Manager, Fernando Fernandez, to learn everything about the electrified performance compact SUV and the secret behind the Acapulco Gold exterior color.
S4-E15 - Driving the 2024 GMC HUMMER EV and trying to understand EVs
March 09, 2023 16:17 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode we are in Napa Valley with Robert Duffer, Senior Editor at The Car Connection, driving the 2024 GMC HUMMER EV and trying to find ways to better understand the names and numbers associated with electric vehicles, so consumers might feel more comfortable with them.
S4E14: The 2023 Amelia Concours d´Elegance
March 06, 2023 15:56 - 13 minutes - 12 MBIn this episode we are at The Amelia, the award-winning motoring event, with special guest, Paul Fix, to talk about many of the amazing vehicles on display, including the No. #24 Chevrolet Lumina that Jeff Gordon drove to victory at the inaugural Brickyard 400 in 1994.
S4E13: Don´t buy or lease an EV ... You can now rent one!
March 02, 2023 16:32 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode I drive with my friend Lorenzo in a 2023 Polestar 2, which he is renting from Hertz for more or less the same price as the monthly payment for a lease one, as we explore how our whole neighborhood seems to be going electric.
S4E12: Is Lexus late to the EV party or just in time with the 2023 RZ 450e?
February 21, 2023 17:14 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode we are in Aix en Provence, France, to Test Drive the 2023 Lexus RZ 450e, the first 100% EV model from the luxury Japanese brand and to talk to Kevin Watts, Founder and Editor at Lexus Enthusiast, to answer some of questions regarding their electrification strategy.
S4E11: 2023 Infiniti Winter Drive with Bridgestone® Blizzak Tires
February 16, 2023 02:19 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode we are in Big Sky, Montana, not to ski, but to drive the full line-up of 2023 Infiniti models, equipped with Bridgestone® Blizzak Tires and the improved INFINITI Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system.
S4E10: NASCAR and Van Gogh together at the first ever Chicago Street Race
February 13, 2023 16:17 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this episode, we talk to Julie Giese, NASCAR Chicago Street Race President, and Nora Gainer, Executive Director, Civic Relations & Partnerships at the Chicago Art Institute, who announced a partnership to promote the first-ever Chicago Street Race and the Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde exhibition.