The Road Hoggs
By The Road Hoggs
The Road HoggsApr 06, 2021
The Curse of Getting What You Bargained For
In this episode, we discuss the rumors of Toyota sending the soon-to-drop revised 86 back to the drawing board, and pore over all the details of the just-announced new Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer by Stellantis (formerly known as Fiat-Chrysler Automotive Group). Spoiler - we REALLY like it. We also go back and touch on the leaked photos and information regarding the production form Nissan Z... and based on what we're hearing - starting to warm to the little green monster.
It's Pretty Much Magic, Bro
We welcome our first-ever guest to the podcast: Shawn Anderson, Owner and President of Vice One Auto Transport! We talk to Shawn (family man, dedicated car nut and F1 racing fan) about his business and the processes involved in getting cars home to their owners; go over some of his most interesting shipping experiences, what he's got in his garage now and what his dream garage looks like. Oh yeah, and somethingsomething new M3, somethingsomething.
Cars Are Basically Game Consoles With Wheels Now
Want to know why you can't find a PS5 (or any computer chips for that matter) anywhere? We've got the answer - and also how this is affecting vehicle production across the board. We also discuss why your car is suddenly more attractive to thieves. And what's the future of the Chrysler brand in the hands of their new corporate overlords, the Stellantis Group?
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No Bars But Freestylin'
Ever started a freestyle conversation and, in the middle of talking, decided to hit the record button? That's pretty much how every podcast starts... and summarizes this episode. This time, the Hoggs touch on various topics such as: who's the most forward thinking automaker? Is the time ripe for the Nissan Xterra to make a comeback? Was the Pontiac Aztek ahead of its time? How did the Ford F150 Lightning evolve to become today's Raptor? Grab a drink and hang out with us!
The Only Top Ten List on The Internet That Matters
In this episode we discuss news coming from General Motors regarding their announcement to sell only zero-emissions vehicles in 2035. We also touch on Tesla's interior refresh of the Model S (and some questionable decisions therein) and we bring you a different kind of top ten list. This time on used car buys that for once, doesn't feature Honda or Toyota. Enjoy!
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Don't Spit in My Convertible and Tell Me It's Raining
With the current crop of sports cars on the market, are we witnessing a renaissance? The new Supra has been on the market for awhile, Nissan is prepping a new Z car, is there a space for a challenger to the range of Camaros and Mustangs out there? Plus GM wants to do WHAT with the Corvette? Also, Toyota isn't so squeaky clean and Tesla's insane stock valuation. We dissect and explain!
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A Look Back In The Broken Rearview Mirror That Was 2020
We're back! 2021 is a new year and we take a look back at some of our favorite cars reviews on flyguydrives.com from 2020. How did Tesla gain an obscene amount of value in 2020? Also, the Hyundai/Kia group had a great 2020 and has Genesis become a legitimate luxury marque? What is GM considering that could ruin the Corvette name? We discuss all these and more! Coronavirus! YAY!
Grindin' Gears
Wanna know what really grinds our gears? (Sorry, I had to). On this episode, we look at some of the automotive trends that irritate us, have us pulling our hair out and really, we wish would go away. We also touch on Tesla's new competition in the world of EVs and give our take on the new Nissan Z Proto.
Saturday Mornings in the Nineties
Remember that rush to get home from school during the week because your favorite cartoon was being shown? Remember waking up to Frosted Flakes and pancakes on Saturday mornings in front of the TV to watch the latest episode of your favorite kids shows? In this episode, we reminisce about some of our favorite automotive shows as kids and the indelible mark they left on us!
An Endangered Species
The humble manual transmission is becoming a rarity in new cars these days. Despite some automakers' valiant attempts to keep the stick alive (thank you Honda), in some cases, the effort actually hurts the driving the experience. In an increasingly digital driving experience, can the stick-and-three-pedals find relevance? We also bring exciting news from the world of electric vehicles and BMW's just-released M3/M4! Enjoy!
The Secret Origin of the Road Hoggs
Welcome to the very first episode of the Road Hoggs Podcast. Here, you are introduced to your hosts for this audio road trip, How did we become car nerds? What vehicles have passed through our respective garages? What are some of our favorite cars? Get to know your faves here.