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Cars Unfiltered

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Our sometimes bizarre points of view on cars, trucks and lots of other random sh...
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The Boring Christmas Episode

Cars UnfilteredDec 24, 2018

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Electric trucks are coming and probably some weird accessories...

Electric trucks are coming and probably some weird accessories...

We talk about Amazon and GM investing in Rivian.com's truck platform and about how we use our trucks as trucks...or not. We also talk about why Ford makes things like dog houses and beds.

Feb 18, 201945:43
S3E15: Tail-gate

S3E15: Tail-gate

This week, we talk about all the new truck tailgate designs and we pick our favorites. We also touch on the Jaguar/Land Rover $4 billion loss that they just posted and why the Queen of England is switching away from Land Rovers!

Feb 11, 201901:00:28
Cars Unfiltered Podcast S3E14: Winter Warriors

Cars Unfiltered Podcast S3E14: Winter Warriors

This week, we talk about our favorite automotive superbowl commercials of all time, cold weather driving and the Porsche Taycan buyers getting 3 years of free charging.

Feb 04, 201901:00:19
Supercar Tuesday

Supercar Tuesday

Since Mike and Sal weren't able to join, I take over and talk about supercars!

Jan 29, 201917:41
Gear heads...ugh

Gear heads...ugh

This week we talk a lot about shifting and not just in cars!

Have a listen and if you want to see us record this podcast subscribe to our youtube channel! 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj4WyzJ8Rudx0TO_K-hWo2A

Jan 21, 201941:19
The Fire Show

The Fire Show

This week, we talk about Salamondrin/Alejandro's Mclaren Senna fire, Cadillac's EV plan and the North American International Auto Show.

Take a list and come along with us for the ride!

Jan 14, 201956:27
Tesla and my last straw

Tesla and my last straw

This week we discuss Tom's experience driving a Tesla Model S P100D and a Model 3. We also find out what our "car resolutions" are for 2019.

Jan 07, 201956:37
The Boring Christmas Episode

The Boring Christmas Episode

Happy Holidays everyone! Thank you for listening to our podcast this last year!  2019 has some fun things in store for the podcast!

We're going to be focusing on interviews! We're really excited to talk to industry leaders and enthusiasts!

This week on the podcast we talk about Elon Musk's Boring Company and the latest tunnel completion...Mike thinks it's dumb...he's probably right.

We also get into some invaluable information about what tool to bring if you're stranded on a desert island.

Dec 24, 201842:58
Layoffs: Will electrification save us?

Layoffs: Will electrification save us?

This week we talk about the layoffs and downsizing of GM and Ford. Will EVs bring back manufacturing to the US?
Dec 10, 201846:23
Super Utility Vehicles and the Timbs Special

Super Utility Vehicles and the Timbs Special

Tom's back, and has trouble remembering how to speak. Sal talks about sneakers for a second...and Mike feels weird until "they" show up.

We hope you enjoy this episode of the Cars Unfiltered Podcast!

Our thoughts go out to all of those in California that are experiencing loss. We all hope that the recovery happens quickly and that everything can be restored as good or better than it was previously.

Nov 20, 201849:07
Fara to day, gone tomorrow...

Fara to day, gone tomorrow...

Our sympathies definitely go out to any employees at any company that is struggling. But I think most of us saw this one coming...
Nov 12, 201826:09
Faraday Future is bleak but will GM dominate the electric market?

Faraday Future is bleak but will GM dominate the electric market?

Faraday Future may be losing founders and money, but GM and Ford are ramping up their electric game.
Nov 06, 201838:56
The numbers are in! Are American autos reliable now?

The numbers are in! Are American autos reliable now?

Mike and Sal get rolling on...
- Small trucks aren't that small anymore.
- Sport badges on SUVs?
- Why are American automobiles so unreliable?
Oct 29, 201840:45
Controversy! The new USMCA deal and Elon Musk tweets like Trump.

Controversy! The new USMCA deal and Elon Musk tweets like Trump.

The new USMCA deal, is it good or bad? Is there a conspiracy in the industry to make Tesla fail? Cadillac moving from New York to Detroit! Mike and Sal tell us their 3 favorite vehicles growing up.
Oct 08, 201835:47
Mike and Tom have a heart to heart

Mike and Tom have a heart to heart

Mike and Tom get together to recap the Alcan5000 attempt and also talk about what happens to CarsUnfiltered now?
Aug 28, 201832:12
Alcan do it!

Alcan do it!

Recap of our Alcan5000 attempt.
Aug 20, 201818:01
Robots and the E-Tron

Robots and the E-Tron

Adam and Tom talk about the Rolls Royce nano repair robots and the new Audi E-Tron!
Aug 13, 201829:26
Mike and Sal talk about the impeding doom of the Alcan 5000

Mike and Sal talk about the impeding doom of the Alcan 5000

Ok, so maybe not "doom" but we're bringing the drama right to you! Last minute testing and preparations are underway! T-7 days!
Aug 07, 201811:04
Can there be an inexpensive luxury car?

Can there be an inexpensive luxury car?

Dividing to conquer! We're going to try and do two shows a week. One with Mike and Sal, and another one with Adam and Tom. Then once a month we'll get together and shoot an in-person episode!

Jul 30, 201833:44
What is the best vehicle for a road trip?

What is the best vehicle for a road trip?

A sky is the limit conversation on the best road trip vehicles we would take!
Jul 23, 201838:40
Does motorsport push the automotive industry or is it just for fun?

Does motorsport push the automotive industry or is it just for fun?

We talk about how motorsport pushes automotive design or if people just races things because we like loud things that go fast.

If you have a vehicle, then you've probably been to a dealership for one reason or another. Sometimes manufactures and dealers have a tough relationship. We discuss problems that we have had and talk about where the future could take us.
Jul 16, 201842:23
Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!

Mike and I chat about our childhood vacation memories and the realization that the Alcan5000 is just a few weeks away starts to set in.
Jul 09, 201832:58
Blazing heat in a long tail horse tent...

Blazing heat in a long tail horse tent...

The "All New" Chevrolet Blazer is getting memes. I find the cheapest Ferrari on AutoTrader and Mclaren released a new Sport Series car...the 600LT.
Jul 03, 201821:42
Alcan here we come!

Alcan here we come!

We got to drive the 35' Ford a bit more today. It fired up but we're waiting on parts again.
Jun 25, 201821:08
The Porsche Taycan don't need no stink'n oil

The Porsche Taycan don't need no stink'n oil

We're back in the studio! We have some amazing segways for you in this episode! We also talk about the price of Oil, the Porsche Taycan and a tremendous Alcan 5000 update! We got the truck running!
Jun 18, 201836:10
Your Monday news! June 11th

Your Monday news! June 11th

Ford gets into trains, Byton raises $500m, and I see a rogue Tesla Model S on the expressway.
Jun 11, 201803:22
Embarassing car stories...

Embarassing car stories...

We share some of our more embarrassing car stories!
Jun 08, 201846:04
Super cars and the ecosystem

Super cars and the ecosystem

That’s right folks we are talking about the environment.
Jun 06, 201802:46
Trucks!

Trucks!

Better late than never!
Jun 04, 201812:42
Car news: June 1st 2018!

Car news: June 1st 2018!

Can the Model 3 stop? 2019 will forever be remembered as the year of the electric vehicles.
Jun 01, 201807:19
Car news May 31st 2018

Car news May 31st 2018

Cars everywhere getting wiped out!?!
May 31, 201805:31
TGIF Raptors all over the place!

TGIF Raptors all over the place!

Don’t go into the long grass!
May 25, 201806:14
Interview with Mark Ervin of Mel Ervin Ford!

Interview with Mark Ervin of Mel Ervin Ford!

We talk about Shelby's and the 2018 Mustang GT Performance Pack 2. Which is...awesome.
May 24, 201811:57
News and things May 23rd!

News and things May 23rd!

The Raptor, Tesla, Cartubers (not vegetables) and an Alcan update!
May 23, 201807:47
Rain, C'est La Vie

Rain, C'est La Vie

Well so much for autocross. We got rained out for the second time.
May 21, 201830:23
Decapitating a 1935 Ford and some autocross tips

Decapitating a 1935 Ford and some autocross tips

Mike and Tom talk about the Alcan5000 project truck. Body work is happening quickly! Tom is going autocrossing next week and needs to make his Mustang faster without spending money.
May 14, 201824:09
Loner Edition

Loner Edition

So I screwed up the scheduling...but hey if you want to learn about the Corvette ZTK package and the Mustang GT performance pack 2...give it a listen!
May 07, 201825:57
Ford's only making mobile offices now.

Ford's only making mobile offices now.

We meet up half way and record in Mike's truck. Ford is ending all of their car manufacturing and only producing crossovers and SUVs...so that's that thing.
Apr 30, 201823:11
Not your grandfather's Caddy

Not your grandfather's Caddy

In this episode we talk about Cadillac and the new design chief!
Apr 23, 201834:36
Mostes Festivous Car

Mostes Festivous Car

ALCAN 5000 UPDATES! Also we talk about our first cars.
Apr 16, 201833:25
Cars Unfiltered: Politically incorrect edition

Cars Unfiltered: Politically incorrect edition

We go off the rails in reflecting on the last week's events. Yeah...this episode is filled with bad ideas. Also we talk about CAFE standards.
Apr 09, 201842:58
Unsure on insurance!

Unsure on insurance!

Today we chat about car insurance, mostly in Michigan. It's expensive yo!
But we discover that the main document that makes insurance in Michigan so expensive, appears to be missing...
Apr 02, 201841:13
Cars Unfiltered Podcast S2E12: Mike changed his mind.

Cars Unfiltered Podcast S2E12: Mike changed his mind.

This week on the Cars Unfiltered podcast...

Adam gets aroused by the new Toyota Supra.
Tom makes up factual facts from the internet.
Mike changes his mind.
Sal goes to Mexico and develops chemtrails.
Mar 26, 201832:56
Cars Unfiltered S2E11: For all the marbles.

Cars Unfiltered S2E11: For all the marbles.

This week on Cars Unfiltered - We go over tons of automotive news, the gang competes for Sal’s marbles, and Mike shares some exciting news in the Alcan update!

Check us out every week for automotive news, opinion pieces, and general shenanigans. Let us know what you’d like to hear more of, those iTunes reviews are much appreciated!
Mar 19, 201842:51
Season 2 Episode 10
Mar 12, 201840:55
Cars Unfiltered S2E9

Cars Unfiltered S2E9

Mike, Tom Adam and Sal talk about their favorite rear-engine, rear wheel drive cars under 10k!
Mar 05, 201841:16
Cars Unfiltered Podcast S2E8: Dodge is blowing up the scene!

Cars Unfiltered Podcast S2E8: Dodge is blowing up the scene!

Mike and Tom talk about Dodge's involvement in the drag racing scene. We have some "Education Time With Mike" where he says words about rear ends.
Feb 26, 201828:35
S2E7: Brook Banham

S2E7: Brook Banham

We sit down with Brook Banham to talk about car design and Brook’s Middlecott Sketchbattle project.
Feb 19, 201853:25
Cars Unfiltered S2E6

Cars Unfiltered S2E6

We talk about customizing late model cars and the Romas Concept Two
Feb 12, 201831:57
S2E5 inside the Ford GT!

S2E5 inside the Ford GT!

We sit down with Sean Dietrich to talk about how the 2017 Ford GT was developed.
Feb 05, 201838:37