A podcast devoted to the weird, under-reported and often humourous side of automotive news and car culture. Each week, our crack team of contributors picks an automotive theme and gathers to talk about the news items and whatever else they can convolute to fit that theme. We also talk about what new (or old) cars we've been driving each week, check out the latest viral videos and look at hot new auto gadgets. http://www.roundaboutshow.com Copyright 2009, Blue Sky Productions, Inc. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0400 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0400 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.1) http://www.feedforall.com RoundAbout: Car Culture and Auto News with a Different Spin A podcast devoted to the weird, under-reported and often humourous side of automotive news and car culture. Each week, our crack team of contributors picks an automotive theme and gathers to talk about the news items and whatever else they can convolute to fit that theme. We also talk about what new (or old) cars we've been driving each week, check out the latest viral videos and look at hot new auto gadgets. Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Michelle Naranjo, Eric Trytko Ben Sanders bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv RoundAboutShow, autoblog, Round About, carcast, RoundAbout Show, Car and Driver, auto, cars, automotive, Car Talk, comedy, Daily GizWiz no no http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/feeds/RoundAbout_Art.jpg http://www.roundaboutshow.com RoundAbout 300 300 Jump feet-first – with your ears – into the wild and wacky auto news of the past week with another installment of RoundAbout, #47, the “Road Hazards” episode. Up for discussion, a story about an English woman who got caught driving with a goat in her trunk; a kinky yarn about a different woman caught driving with a “toy” on her lap; and an Ohio police helicopter that dropped its high-dollar infrared camera causing carnage on the ground. We also go IN THE GARAGE to chat about the BMW 535i and Ford F-250 Super Duty, among other vehicles. Enjoy all that and much, much more, plus we bid an emotional farewell to RoAb founding member Zach Bowman, who’s moving on to greener pastures in upstate New York where the sun always shines and the everything’s made of candy. You do not want to miss this week’s installment of RoundAbout, #47, the “Road Hazards” episode. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb047.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb047.mp3 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 6:27:00 -0400 RoAb #47 - The 'Road Hazards' Episode Jump feet-first – with your ears – into the wild and wacky auto news of the past week with another installment of RoundAbout, #47, the “Road Hazards” episode. Up for discussion, a story about an English woman who got caught driving with a goat in her trunk; a kinky yarn about a different woman caught driving with a “toy” on her lap; and an Ohio police helicopter that dropped its high-dollar infrared camera causing carnage on the ground. We also go IN THE GARAGE to chat about the BMW 535i and Ford F-250 Super Duty, among other vehicles. Enjoy all that and much, much more, plus we bid an emotional farewell to RoAb founding member Zach Bowman, who’s moving on to greener pastures in upstate New York where the sun always shines and the everything’s made of candy. You do not want to miss this week’s installment of RoundAbout, #47, the “Road Hazards” episode. 1:28:27 Michelle Naranjo, Craig Cole, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Apple, Mario Kart, accident, computers, crash, goat, helicoptor, road hazard, vibrator no no Life is full of mixed messages, including this week's episode of RoundAbout, #46. Making this show even better, the crème of the crop, the skin of the gravy, Zach Bowman's back in the house after a month-long vacation . . . from the show, plus we're visited by a very special guest, long-time fan and Auto-Bird blogger Mood Monster Mud Monster, aka William Maley. Per usual the panel delves into a variety of weird and unusual news topics including a look at some bizarre automotive iconography, a discussion about the bad luck of one Swede caught speeding in Switzerland and chat about Chrysler's latest advertising salvo and the controversy swirling around it. Enjoy all that and more, plus some of your favorite segments including MEET YOUR ROADMATES and a super-deluxe version of HIGHWAY HEARSAY. You do not want to miss this week's installment of RoundAbout, #46, the "Mixed Messages" episode. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb046.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb046.mp3 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:48:00 -0400 RoAb #46 - The 'Mixed Messages' Episode Life is full of mixed messages, including this week's episode of RoundAbout, #46. Making this show even better, the crème of the crop, the skin of the gravy, Zach Bowman's back in the house after a month-long vacation . . . from the show, plus we're visited by a very special guest, long-time fan and Auto-Bird blogger Mood Monster Mud Monster, aka William Maley. Per usual the panel delves into a variety of weird and unusual news topics including a look at some bizarre automotive iconography, a discussion about the bad luck of one Swede caught speeding in Switzerland and chat about Chrysler's latest advertising salvo and the controversy swirling around it. Enjoy all that and more, plus some of your favorite segments including MEET YOUR ROADMATES and a super-deluxe version of HIGHWAY HEARSAY. You do not want to miss this week's installment of RoundAbout, #46, the "Mixed Messages" episode. 1:32:22 Michelle Naranjo, Craig Cole, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Dream Cruise, Google, Jeep, Woodward, Wrangler, corpse, icons, invisible monkey, speeding no no Like building a personal jetpack by strapping two-dozen bottle rockets to your back this week’s installment of RoundAbout is “Not Going to End Well.” Besides the usual suspects (minus Zach Bowman) the cast is also joined by long-time RoAb fan, Mirko Reinhardt. Up for discussion is a varied lineup of bizarre and humorous new stories including a piece about a Chinese concept bus that can drive over cars, a feature about the dwindling number of Trabants in Germany and some tips for buying a $1,000 clunker from Craig’s List. All that and more, plus a STUPID CAR TRICK doubleheader on this week’s installment of RoundAbout, #45, the “Not Going to End Well” episode. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb045.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb045.mp3 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 5:57:00 -0400 RoAb #45 - The 'Not Going to End Well' Episode Like building a personal jetpack by strapping two-dozen bottle rockets to your back this week’s installment of RoundAbout is “Not Going to End Well.” Besides the usual suspects (minus Zach Bowman) the cast is also joined by long-time RoAb fan, Mirko Reinhardt. Up for discussion is a varied lineup of bizarre and humorous new stories including a piece about a Chinese concept bus that can drive over cars, a feature about the dwindling number of Trabants in Germany and some tips for buying a $1,000 clunker from Craig’s List. All that and more, plus a STUPID CAR TRICK doubleheader on this week’s installment of RoundAbout, #45, the “Not Going to End Well” episode. 1:08:53 Michelle Naranjo, Craig Cole, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Bus, China, Craig's List, PT Cruiser, Trabant, Wal-Mart, dragon, lowrider, sound board no no Join us for a very special, if brief, episode brought to you live-ish from Maker Faire 2010 Dearborn, Michigan. We talk about all of our transportation-related findings at the DIY fair as well as other gems like build-your-own 3D printers and iron smelters. So listen in to this special recap of the festivities and then check out our photo gallery at RoundAboutShow.com. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAbSp-MakerFaire2010.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAbSp-MakerFaire2010.mp3 Sun, 1 Aug 2010 18:59:00 -0400 RoAb Special - Maker Faire 2010 Join us for a very special, if brief, episode brought to you live-ish from Maker Faire 2010 Dearborn, Michigan. We talk about all of our transportation-related findings at the DIY fair as well as other gems like build-your-own 3D printers and iron smelters. So listen in to this special recap of the festivities and then check out our photo gallery at RoundAboutShow.com. 14:09 Craig Cole, Eric Trytko, Ben Sanders automotive, cars, autos, make, maker, maker faire, fair, Detroit, hobby, technology, create, Leo Laporte no no Sometimes you just want to walk, sometimes you’d rather pull-start the lawnmower and sometimes you feel like baking your own bread. Join us this week on RoundAbout as we salute doing things the hard way. Learn about a cool 1920s-editon GPS system that will blow your mind. Find out why running from the cops is a really bad idea. And leave it to the Japanese to come up with an absolutely absurd way of chilling and transporting a (yes, singular) watermelon. All that and more PLUS we discuss a series of brain exercises that can help older folks drive better and we learn an important lesson about moving in our STUPID CAR TRICK video segment. Check it all out on this week’s awe-inspiring episode of RoundAbout, #44, the “Hard Way” episode. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb044.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb044.mp3 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:05:00 -0400 RoAb #44 - The 'Hard Way' Episode Sometimes you just want to walk, sometimes you’d rather pull-start the lawnmower and sometimes you feel like baking your own bread. Join us this week on RoundAbout as we salute doing things the hard way. Learn about a cool 1920s-editon GPS system that will blow your mind. Find out why running from the cops is a really bad idea. And leave it to the Japanese to come up with an absolutely absurd way of chilling and transporting a (yes, singular) watermelon. All that and more PLUS we discuss a series of brain exercises that can help older folks drive better and we learn an important lesson about moving in our STUPID CAR TRICK video segment. Check it all out on this week’s awe-inspiring episode of RoundAbout, #44, the “Hard Way” episode. 53:35 Michelle Naranjo, Craig Cole automotive, cars, autos, travel, GPS, USB, tech, gadgets, technology, summer, police, Leo Laporte no no Well, this week's podcast is exactly what it sounds like. It's all about our much-hyped Great American RoAb Trip, in which we hit the highway and make our way to Yellowstone National Park and back. We in fact recorded this show from the highway as we were speeding home, so get ready for some "interesting" acoustics. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb043.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb043.mp3 Sun, 12 Jul 2010 11:05:00 -0400 RoAb #43 - The 'Great American RoAb Trip' Episode Well, this week's podcast is exactly what it sounds like. It's all about our much-hyped Great American RoAb Trip, in which we hit the highway and make our way to Yellowstone National Park and back. We in fact recorded this show from the highway as we were speeding home, so get ready for some "interesting" acoustics. 1:18:25 Michelle Naranjo, Craig Cole automotive, cars, autos, travel, road trip, Lincoln, Ford, gadgets, iPhone, South Dakota, Yellowstone, Wyoming no no Celebrate with the RoundAbout crew as they prepare to head west next week for the “Great American RoAb Trip.” Join your favorite regulars plus some special guests including Steven Ewing from Autoblog AND our very own Michelle Naranjo, LIVE in studio for the first time. This week we take a look at an array of news stories from across this great land. Find out how Tennessee is commemorating the history of NASCAR by opening the “White-Lightning Trail.” A red-light camera in Iowa reveals that some area police offers are not playing by the rules. Learn about a four-car pileup in the parking lot of an Illinois Outback Steakhouse. All that and more, plus prepare to have your ears titillated as a very, VERY special guest, Dick DeBartolo of The Daily GizWiz podcast joins us for an extended-length edition of AutoGadget. You DO NOT want to miss this manifest-destiny edition of RoundAbout, #42, the 'Sea to Shining Sea' episode. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb042.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb042.mp3 Sun, 5 Jul 2010 11:05:00 -0400 RoAb #42 - The 'Sea to Shining Sea' Episode Celebrate with the RoundAbout crew as they prepare to head west next week for the “Great American RoAb Trip.” Join your favorite regulars plus some special guests including Steven Ewing from Autoblog AND our very own Michelle Naranjo, LIVE in studio for the first time. This week we take a look at an array of news stories from across this great land. Find out how Tennessee is commemorating the history of NASCAR by opening the “White-Lightning Trail.” A red-light camera in Iowa reveals that some area police offers are not playing by the rules. Learn about a four-car pileup in the parking lot of an Illinois Outback Steakhouse. All that and more, plus prepare to have your ears titillated as a very, VERY special guest, Dick DeBartolo of The Daily GizWiz podcast joins us for an extended-length edition of AutoGadget. You DO NOT want to miss this manifest-destiny edition of RoundAbout, #42, the 'Sea to Shining Sea' episode. 1:20:25 Dick DeBartolo, Michelle Naranjo, Zach Bowman, Steven Ewing, Craig Cole automotive, cars, autos, travel, police, law enforcement, Iowa, Tennessee, Florida, Mazda, Tata, gadgets no no Anybody and everybody is somebody, even nobody, on this week’s episode of RoundAbout, #41, the (you probably already guessed it) “Body” episode. Our intrepid panel dives into a wide-array of stories, discussing everything from an artist that turned his Lada’s rusted-out body into a robotic sculpture to how video game fanatics can virtually test-drive the Chevy Volt … with their bodies. We also take a look at North Korea and how the isolated hermit kingdom is making a new push to go green, possibly to clean up its tarnished image, PLUS we get a first-hand recap of E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, that recently wrapped in Los Angeles, California. Learn more about Microsoft’s innovative Xbox 360 Kinect and some of the hottest new automotive game titles coming down the pike. All that and a whole lot more on this week's stupendous installment of RoundAbout, #41, The 'Body' Episode. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb041.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb041.mp3 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:17:00 -0400 RoAb #41 - The 'Body' Episode Anybody and everybody is somebody, even nobody, on this week’s episode of RoundAbout, #41, the (you probably already guessed it) “Body” episode. Our intrepid panel dives into a wide-array of stories, discussing everything from an artist that turned his Lada’s rusted-out body into a robotic sculpture to how video game fanatics can virtually test-drive the Chevy Volt … with their bodies. We also take a look at North Korea and how the isolated hermit kingdom is making a new push to go green, possibly to clean up its tarnished image, PLUS we get a first-hand recap of E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, that recently wrapped in Los Angeles, California. Learn more about Microsoft’s innovative Xbox 360 Kinect and some of the hottest new automotive game titles coming down the pike. All that and a whole lot more on this week's stupendous installment of RoundAbout, #41, The 'Body' Episode. 1:26:00 Dalibor Dimovski, Eric Trytko, Michelle Naranjo, Colin Bird, Craig Cole automotive, cars, autos, E3, Lada, North Korea, Xbox 360, art, body, fat, sculpture, video games no no Once again, our fearless leader Craig Cole has fled the country in search of weinerschnitzel and pretzels, but filling the void in his stead is none other than Rumblestrip, himself, Eric Trytko. This week Eric gets his Lawrence Welk vibe going as he takes RoundAbout into uncharted territory for the 'Bubbles and Water' episode. The Hydrokultur Nios and Zooop EV bring foretell a future populated by "bubble cars." Meanwhile, a UK study reveals that using water instead of windshield wiper fluid could literally kill you--and we don't mean from poor visibility. Then we talk about a bubble in the stock market that just may burst all over Toyota and Tesla. All that and more, plus our Blind Spot uncovers a vehicle that is very literally one horsepower and we play a waterlogged edition of our favorite game The Price is CORRECT! http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb040.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb040.mp3 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:37:00 -0400 RoAb #40 - The 'Bubbles and Water' Episode Once again, our fearless leader Craig Cole has fled the country in search of weinerschnitzel and pretzels, but filling the void in his stead is none other than Rumblestrip, himself, Eric Trytko. This week Eric gets his Lawrence Welk vibe going as he takes RoundAbout into uncharted territory for the 'Bubbles and Water' episode. The Hydrokultur Nios and Zooop EV bring foretell a future populated by "bubble cars." Meanwhile, a UK study reveals that using water instead of windshield wiper fluid could literally kill you--and we don't mean from poor visibility. Then we talk about a bubble in the stock market that just may burst all over Toyota and Tesla. All that and more, plus our Blind Spot uncovers a vehicle that is very literally one horsepower and we play a waterlogged edition of our favorite game The Price is CORRECT! 1:22:02 Eric Trytko, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Steven Ewing automotive, cars, autos, Hydrokultur, alternative energy, Tesla, Toyota, jet ski, Ford, BMW, Cadillac, MINI no no Just like a RoundAbout intro crafted by Craig Cole, sometimes you never know what you’re going to get. Due to unprecedented popularity (Read: No theme ideas) we offer up our second-ever “Grab-Bag” episode. That's right, second! A Chinese intersection where no one follows traffic laws is a bundle of slow-motion hilarity. A Jeep CJ and a Miata get together to produce an unspeakable monstrosity. Porsche sees MINI's Road Atlanta challenge and raises it an FU. There's a lot to enjoy in this week’s supersized, especially random installment of RoundAbout, The 'Grab Bag' Episode - Mk II. Enjoy! http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb039.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb039.mp3 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:17:00 -0400 RoAb #39 - The 'Grab Bag' Episode - Mk II Just like a RoundAbout intro crafted by Craig Cole, sometimes you never know what you’re going to get. Due to unprecedented popularity (Read: No theme ideas) we offer up our second-ever “Grab-Bag” episode. That's right, second! A Chinese intersection where no one follows traffic laws is a bundle of slow-motion hilarity. A Jeep CJ and a Miata get together to produce an unspeakable monstrosity. Porsche sees MINI's Road Atlanta challenge and raises it an FU. There's a lot to enjoy in this week’s supersized, especially random installment of RoundAbout, The 'Grab Bag' Episode - Mk II. Enjoy! 1:57:14 Craig Cole, Colin Bird, Zach Bowman, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross automotive, cars, autos, MINI, Jeep, Porsche, Florida, New York, hybrid, China, Chevy, Aston Martin no no Whether you’ve washed your hair with soap because you ran out of shampoo, built a canoe out of drywall or even resorted to eating haggis, we’ve all had to make do at one point or another. Join the RoundAbout gang this week as they barely scrape by in the 38th installment of the show. If you’ve ever wanted to own a thoroughbred sports car but just don’t have the means, listen in to learn about a pedal-powered Porsche replica that’s built out of crap you’re guaranteed to have lying around the house. Talk about making do with what you’ve got! In similar fashion, a group of Chinese students built a replica Bugatti Veyron out of … wait for it … cigarette packs! Learn about the hilarious vanity license plate that one tree-loving arborist wanted to snag for his ride. Too bad the Michigan Secretary of State said “no plate for you!” Now he has to make do with something else. Enjoy all that and a whole lot … well, some more on this week’s awe-inspiring episode of RoundAbout, #38, the “Scraping By” episode. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb038.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb038.mp3 Sun, 6 Jun 2010 21:05:00 -0400 RoAb #38 - The 'Scraping By' Episode Whether you’ve washed your hair with soap because you ran out of shampoo, built a canoe out of drywall or even resorted to eating haggis, we’ve all had to make do at one point or another. Join the RoundAbout gang this week as they barely scrape by in the 38th installment of the show. If you’ve ever wanted to own a thoroughbred sports car but just don’t have the means, listen in to learn about a pedal-powered Porsche replica that’s built out of crap you’re guaranteed to have lying around the house. Talk about making do with what you’ve got! In similar fashion, a group of Chinese students built a replica Bugatti Veyron out of … wait for it … cigarette packs! Learn about the hilarious vanity license plate that one tree-loving arborist wanted to snag for his ride. Too bad the Michigan Secretary of State said “no plate for you!” Now he has to make do with something else. Enjoy all that and a whole lot … well, some more on this week’s awe-inspiring episode of RoundAbout, #38, the “Scraping By” episode. 1:42:16 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross automotive, cars, autos, BMW, Elon Musk, Porsche, bicycle, cigarettes, intercourse, laptop, sex, Tesla no no Just like Noah’s Ark the RoundAbout crew goes biblical this week with an animal-themed extravaganza. Please, join us for the “All God’s Creatures Great and Small” episode with a lineup of critter-inspired news stories. Find out what road had to be shut down because of a plague of frogs! Then we tackle the rumor that Dodge is dropping its long-standing ram’s-head logo. Is it going back to the Star of David? After that we take a look at a new and super-secrete type of engine that’s designed to power unmanned aerial vehicles. All that and more, plus we chat about Mercury meeting the Grim Reaper in our BLIND SPOT Story of the Week followed by a peek IN THE GARAGE where, among other vehicles, we talk about the (de)merits of the smart fort-wo (ugh) again. Make sure your generic-brand ear buds are firmly seated in your listening organs then crank up the volume on your no-name MP3 player, this is RoundAbout number 37, the “All God’s Creatures Great and Small” episode. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb037.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb037.mp3 Mon, 31 May 2010 16:27:00 -0400 RoAb #37 - The 'All God's Creatures Great and Small' Episode Just like Noah’s Ark the RoundAbout crew goes biblical this week with an animal-themed extravaganza. Please, join us for the “All God’s Creatures Great and Small” episode with a lineup of critter-inspired news stories. Find out what road had to be shut down because of a plague of frogs! Then we tackle the rumor that Dodge is dropping its long-standing ram’s-head logo. Is it going back to the Star of David? After that we take a look at a new and super-secrete type of engine that’s designed to power unmanned aerial vehicles. All that and more, plus we chat about Mercury meeting the Grim Reaper in our BLIND SPOT Story of the Week followed by a peek IN THE GARAGE where, among other vehicles, we talk about the (de)merits of the smart fort-wo (ugh) again. Make sure your generic-brand ear buds are firmly seated in your listening organs then crank up the volume on your no-name MP3 player, this is RoundAbout number 37, the “All God’s Creatures Great and Small” episode. 1:48:41 Craig Cole, Chris Sawyer, Zach Bowman, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Dodge, God, Mercury, Proton, Ram, VW, Yugo, animals, creatures no no “Why don’t you pull into my garage and tell me how that makes you feel?” Join the RoundAbout crew this week for another wild, wacky and mildly off-putting episode of the most God-damn stupendous podcast ever. This week we delve into the frightening inner workings of the human mind with the “Psy-Car-Logy” episode. On the docket: those crazy Dutch make bizarre concessions to panic-stricken people taking their driving test. “Isn’t that weird?” A thief admits that stealing cars is a better high than meth. Who knew? And do airbags cause more harm than good? All that and more, plus Volvo has an embarrassing mishap during a safety demonstration which we discuss in our “Stupid Car Trick” segment. So skip your meds, restrain yourself or just do what the voices in your head have been whispering all along, listen to this week’s installment of RoundAbout, the “Psy-Car-Logy” episode, but don’t take my word for it. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb036.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb036.mp3 Sun, 23 May 2010 18:27:00 -0400 RoAb #36 - The 'Psy-Car-Logy' Episode “Why don’t you pull into my garage and tell me how that makes you feel?” Join the RoundAbout crew this week for another wild, wacky and mildly off-putting episode of the most God-damn stupendous podcast ever. This week we delve into the frightening inner workings of the human mind with the “Psy-Car-Logy” episode. On the docket: those crazy Dutch make bizarre concessions to panic-stricken people taking their driving test. “Isn’t that weird?” A thief admits that stealing cars is a better high than meth. Who knew? And do airbags cause more harm than good? All that and more, plus Volvo has an embarrassing mishap during a safety demonstration which we discuss in our “Stupid Car Trick” segment. So skip your meds, restrain yourself or just do what the voices in your head have been whispering all along, listen to this week’s installment of RoundAbout, the “Psy-Car-Logy” episode, but don’t take my word for it. 1:41:20 Craig Cole, Michelle Naranjo automotive, cars, autos, BMW, Dutch, Holland, NASCAR, Psychology, Volvo, airbags, imports, drugs no no Change the oil, check the tire pressure and fill the tank, we’re going on a road trip! Join Miss Motor Mouth herself, Michelle Naranjo; producer Ben Sanders; and host Craig Cole for another dazzling installment of RoundAbout, “The Ultimate Road Trip” episode. We’ve decided to do a tweet-up meet-up in the center of the lower 48 states near the town of Sidney, Nebrasky. We’ve each picked our favorite vehicle to drive and some interesting items to bring along for the ride. One of us would make the trip in Russia’s hottest new SUV. We discuss the merits of a portable food-cooking machine that’s nothing short of friggen’ sweet. We delve into the perverted and unspeakable lengths one Australian woman went to to try and get a new car … or rather, two cars. Lern everything you never wanted to know about oil with our "Tip of The Week." And is Michelle going to be a grandma soon? There's only one way to find out. Join us as we discuss all of that PLUS a whole-lot-more-than-you-can-probably-handle-in-one-sitting on RoundAbout, “The Ultimate Road Trip” episode. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb035.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb035.mp3 Sun, 16 May 2010 21:11:00 -0400 RoAb #35 - The 'Ultimate Road Trip' Episode Change the oil, check the tire pressure and fill the tank, we’re going on a road trip! Join Miss Motor Mouth herself, Michelle Naranjo; producer Ben Sanders; and host Craig Cole for another dazzling installment of RoundAbout, “The Ultimate Road Trip” episode. We’ve decided to do a tweet-up meet-up in the center of the lower 48 states near the town of Sidney, Nebrasky. We’ve each picked our favorite vehicle to drive and some interesting items to bring along for the ride. One of us would make the trip in Russia’s hottest new SUV. We discuss the merits of a portable food-cooking machine that’s nothing short of friggen’ sweet. We delve into the perverted and unspeakable lengths one Australian woman went to to try and get a new car … or rather, two cars. Lern everything you never wanted to know about oil with our "Tip of The Week." And is Michelle going to be a grandma soon? There's only one way to find out. Join us as we discuss all of that PLUS a whole-lot-more-than-you-can-probably-handle-in-one-sitting on RoundAbout, “The Ultimate Road Trip” episode. 1:31:48 Craig Cole, Michelle Naranjo automotive, cars, autos, Round About, BMW, Bluebird, Dubai, Ferrari, Theme Park, Road Trip, prostitution no no Pucker up for this week’s installment of RoundAbout, the “Love” episode. Join the usual suspects PLUS Colin Bird of the Auto Bird Blog as they square off for a lively, and in this case, long-winded discussion about an array of automotive topics and news tidbits. What are some of the signs the honeymoon is over with your new vehicle? Listen in to find out. Saudi Arabia loosens certain restrictions on men and women traveling together in the same car. How salacious! Going against the grain, one supplier company believes that manual transmissions will be making a comeback. The ultimate automotive fanboy gets an unbelievably elaborate headstone modeled after an ultimate driving machine when he pulls into the big parking lot in the sky. All that and more, plus we talk about the Cadillac CTS-V In The Garage and we look for a correlation between how fast men drive and the size of their exhaust pipes, if you catch my drift, with another edition of Psy-Car-logy. Get some protection! It’s time for RoundAbout number 34, the “Love” episode. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb034.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb034.mp3 Sun, 9 May 2010 23:59:00 -0400 RoAb #34 - The 'Love' Episode Pucker up for this week’s installment of RoundAbout, the “Love” episode. Join the usual suspects PLUS Colin Bird of the Auto Bird Blog as they square off for a lively, and in this case, long-winded discussion about an array of automotive topics and news tidbits. What are some of the signs the honeymoon is over with your new vehicle? Listen in to find out. Saudi Arabia loosens certain restrictions on men and women traveling together in the same car. How salacious! Going against the grain, one supplier company believes that manual transmissions will be making a comeback. The ultimate automotive fanboy gets an unbelievably elaborate headstone modeled after an ultimate driving machine when he pulls into the big parking lot in the sky. All that and more, plus we talk about the Cadillac CTS-V In The Garage and we look for a correlation between how fast men drive and the size of their exhaust pipes, if you catch my drift, with another edition of Psy-Car-logy. Get some protection! It’s time for RoundAbout number 34, the “Love” episode. 1:49:14 Craig Cole, Colin Bird, Zach Bowman, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, BMW, Cadillac, Love, dealership, headstone, honeymoon, new-car buying, penis no no This week on RoundAbout the gang dives into a selection of spooky and macabre news stories in the “Life After Death” episode. A Puerto Rican motorcyclist gets a creepy sendoff atop his beloved two-wheeled machine. Chrysler tries to resuscitate its moribund Sebring with a last-minute name change, but little does the company know, the Grim Reaper cannot be cheated. “Dr. Death’s” vintage Volkswagen van goes up for sale, but some people (cough – eBay – cough) have no sense of humor. In the Garage is devoted to the 2011 Ford Fiesta now that the embargo has finally lifted. All that and more, plus we break ground with a brand-new segment called Unsolicited Advice where we help people in the market for a new – or not so new – vehicle find the one that’s best for them. Just like $0.10 wing night at your favorite dive bar you do not want to miss out on this week’s exhilarating installment of RoundAbout, the "Life After Death" episode. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb033.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb033.mp3 Sun, 2 May 2010 20:00:00 -0400 RoAb #33 - The 'Life After Death' Episode This week on RoundAbout the gang dives into a selection of spooky and macabre news stories in the “Life After Death” episode. A Puerto Rican motorcyclist gets a creepy sendoff atop his beloved two-wheeled machine. Chrysler tries to resuscitate its moribund Sebring with a last-minute name change, but little does the company know, the Grim Reaper cannot be cheated. “Dr. Death’s” vintage Volkswagen van goes up for sale, but some people (cough – eBay – cough) have no sense of humor. In the Garage is devoted to the 2011 Ford Fiesta now that the embargo has finally lifted. All that and more, plus we break ground with a brand-new segment called Unsolicited Advice where we help people in the market for a new – or not so new – vehicle find the one that’s best for them. Just like $0.10 wing night at your favorite dive bar you do not want to miss out on this week’s exhilarating installment of RoundAbout, the "Life After Death" episode. 1:39:14 Craig Cole, Jack Baruth, Zach Bowman, Jessica Gottlieb, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Fiesta, Ford, Jack Kervorkian, MG, Motorcycle, Sable, Sebring, funeral no no Just like Tom Hanks in that movie from the ‘90s, sometimes you never know what you’re going to get. Whether you’re a prospector panning for gold, a would-be member of high society scratching off a lottery ticket in hopes of winning big or you’re forced into an office gift exchange during the holidays, the outcome of your efforts, or luck, is never certain. For lack of a better option, this week on RoundAbout we venture into uncharted territory with an unusually eclectic theme in our first-ever “Grab-Bag” episode. Submitted for discussion this week, a man in the UK gets busted for drunk driving in something ridiculous. We find a C3 Chevy Corvette that’s received some unusual chassis work. Plus we talk about Audi’s sexy new drop-top when we go In The Garage. All that and more on this week’s installment of RoundAbout, The 'Grab Bag' Episode. Enjoy! http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb032.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb032.mp3 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:00:00 -0400 RoAb #32 - The 'Grab Bag' Episode Just like Tom Hanks in that movie from the ‘90s, sometimes you never know what you’re going to get. Whether you’re a prospector panning for gold, a would-be member of high society scratching off a lottery ticket in hopes of winning big or you’re forced into an office gift exchange during the holidays, the outcome of your efforts, or luck, is never certain. For lack of a better option, this week on RoundAbout we venture into uncharted territory with an unusually eclectic theme in our first-ever “Grab-Bag” episode. Submitted for discussion this week, a man in the UK gets busted for drunk driving in something ridiculous. We find a C3 Chevy Corvette that’s received some unusual chassis work. Plus we talk about Audi’s sexy new drop-top when we go In The Garage. All that and more on this week’s installment of RoundAbout, The 'Grab Bag' Episode. Enjoy! 1:26:35 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Joel Feder, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Corvette, Minnesota, Auto Bird, Mazda, scam, diesel, Top Gear, Nissan no no We’ve all done it, or rather, had to do it – and some of us more than others. We may have started our careers scouring burnt pudding off of nursing home kitchen equipment; we may have even been forced to serve time in a half-way house for a little run-in with Johnny Law, either way we’ve all had to pay our dues in one capacity or another. This week on RoundAbout we invite you to pay up or shut up with a lineup of stories ranging from absurd to astounding. An English woman flips her driver’s training car on her second time out on the road motorway. One unfortunate man gets socked with a $200 fine for being the victim of a rear-end collision. And a group of youngsters has to serve some time for an innocent car-to-car paintball fight that turns tragic, sort of. We also go all Battlestar Galactica in our Blind Spot story of the week, plus we chat about what we’ve been driving In The Garage. With RoAb-regular Jeffrey Ross out of action (he’s getting married, finally) we invited muscle-car fanatic and blogger Dave Braddock to take his place. Also making the rounds is the auto mainstremist himself, Eric Trytko, as well as Miss Motor Mouth, played by Michelle Naranjo. Autoblog writer Zach Bowman, Producer Ben Sanders and host, Craig Cole are also on hand. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb031.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb031.mp3 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:15:00 -0400 RoAb #31 - The 'Paying Your Dues' Episode We’ve all done it, or rather, had to do it – and some of us more than others. We may have started our careers scouring burnt pudding off of nursing home kitchen equipment; we may have even been forced to serve time in a half-way house for a little run-in with Johnny Law, either way we’ve all had to pay our dues in one capacity or another. This week on RoundAbout we invite you to pay up or shut up with a lineup of stories ranging from absurd to astounding. An English woman flips her driver’s training car on her second time out on the road motorway. One unfortunate man gets socked with a $200 fine for being the victim of a rear-end collision. And a group of youngsters has to serve some time for an innocent car-to-car paintball fight that turns tragic, sort of. We also go all Battlestar Galactica in our Blind Spot story of the week, plus we chat about what we’ve been driving In The Garage. With RoAb-regular Jeffrey Ross out of action (he’s getting married, finally) we invited muscle-car fanatic and blogger Dave Braddock to take his place. Also making the rounds is the auto mainstremist himself, Eric Trytko, as well as Miss Motor Mouth, played by Michelle Naranjo. Autoblog writer Zach Bowman, Producer Ben Sanders and host, Craig Cole are also on hand. 1:36:27 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Dave Braddock, Michelle Naranjo, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Apple, Dakar, Jeep, MINI, Subaru, drugs, iPhone, scam no no The group is back for this magical episode, now available at an unbelievable price: free. Isn't that great? Isn't that wonderful? In honor of the amazing iPad we bring you the 'Game Changer' episode. An aftermarket installer is the first to embed an iPad into the dash of a Toyota Tacoma despite the device's lack of 3G or GPS. Rooster Teeth sees if a real-life truck can really be driven effectively in third-person view as it would be in a video game. A fully-functional Bugatti Veyron made out of LEGOs not only drives but can retract its hard top and shift gears. All that and more, plus our Blind Spot this week asks what's more dangerous: a woman driver, an old one or perhaps both, we play another riveting round of Meet Your Roadmates, and we take calls from the RoAb Hotline! http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb030.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb030.mp3 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:15:00 -0400 RoAb #30 - The 'Game Changer' Episode The group is back for this magical episode, now available at an unbelievable price: free. Isn't that great? Isn't that wonderful? In honor of the amazing iPad we bring you the 'Game Changer' episode. An aftermarket installer is the first to embed an iPad into the dash of a Toyota Tacoma despite the device's lack of 3G or GPS. Rooster Teeth sees if a real-life truck can really be driven effectively in third-person view as it would be in a video game. A fully-functional Bugatti Veyron made out of LEGOs not only drives but can retract its hard top and shift gears. All that and more, plus our Blind Spot this week asks what's more dangerous: a woman driver, an old one or perhaps both, we play another riveting round of Meet Your Roadmates, and we take calls from the RoAb Hotline! 1:32:33 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Apple, iPad, EV, Ford, LEGO, Mustang, RV, video games no no This week we bring you something a little different as we offer a RoundAbout-style NY Auto Show wrap up. We'll go through all the big reveals and announcements coming out of New York this year. So join us as we give you all the info you need to know. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAbSp-NY2010.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAbSp-NY2010.mp3 Sun, 4 Apr 2010 19:50:00 -0400 RoAb Special - 2010 NY Auto Show This week we bring you something a little different as we offer a RoundAbout-style NY Auto Show wrap up. We'll go through all the big reveals and announcements coming out of New York this year. So join us as we give you all the info you need to know. 1:02:49 Craig Cole, Suzanne Denbow, William Maley, Steven Ewing, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Auto Show, Hyundai, Kia, Lincoln, Nissan, Scion, Subaru, hybrid no no This week our own Zach Bowman goes from the frying pan into the bubbling cauldron as he grabs the reigns from Craig Cole and dutifully attempts to steer RoAb in the right direction. But it turns out that Mr. Bowman isn't the only one In Hot Water this week. A mysterious driver (or is he?) destroys a Zonda incurring nearly half a million in damage--and it's still not totaled. Toyota, already feeling the heat over some gas pedal thingy, decides to go scuba diving in the bubbly depths when it decides to cheat in racing. A driver gets absolutely steamed when he sees an Obama bumper sticker and attempts to remove it the hard way. All that and more, plus our Blind Spot brings us a story of crocodile-skinned Bentleys, Zach and Steven Ewing pit VW Golf gasoline and diesel versions head-to-head, and it's time once again for your favorite game show--this week, the West Coast edition! http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb029.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb029.mp3 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:29:00 -0400 RoAb #29 - The 'In Hot Water' Episode This week our own Zach Bowman goes from the frying pan into the bubbling cauldron as he grabs the reigns from Craig Cole and dutifully attempts to steer RoAb in the right direction. But it turns out that Mr. Bowman isn't the only one In Hot Water this week. A mysterious driver (or is he?) destroys a Zonda incurring nearly half a million in damage--and it's still not totaled. Toyota, already feeling the heat over some gas pedal thingy, decides to go scuba diving in the bubbly depths when it decides to cheat in racing. A driver gets absolutely steamed when he sees an Obama bumper sticker and attempts to remove it the hard way. All that and more, plus our Blind Spot brings us a story of crocodile-skinned Bentleys, Zach and Steven Ewing pit VW Golf gasoline and diesel versions head-to-head, and it's time once again for your favorite game show--this week, the West Coast edition! 1:22:40 Zach Bowman, Steven Ewing, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Jackie Stewart, Obama, Motorcycle, Toyota, Bentley, iPhone, BMW, Spyker no no Well, Jesse James' Cinnabun has been lost and found (again). Turns out it was a red-letter week for pets and automobiles, and so we bring you the 'Pet' episode. A cat lady is fined thousands for keeping a herd of unsanitary creatures in her car. An ambitious dog mauls a couple of Crown Vics, tearing off the bumper and biting through the tires of one of them. An '88 Scirocco even gets the Pet-Project treatment when it's modified, Mr. Fusion-style, to run off old coffee grounds. All that and more, plus we get a Stupid Car Trick double-header featuring out of control semis, Meet Your Roadmates returns with a Misunderstood Classics edition, and the ever-educational Tip of the Week is here again. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb028.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb028.mp3 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:49:00 -0400 RoAb #28 - The 'Pet' Episode Well, Jesse James' Cinnabun has been lost and found (again). Turns out it was a red-letter week for pets and automobiles, and so we bring you the 'Pet' episode. A cat lady is fined thousands for keeping a herd of unsanitary creatures in her car. An ambitious dog mauls a couple of Crown Vics, tearing off the bumper and biting through the tires of one of them. An '88 Scirocco even gets the Pet-Project treatment when it's modified, Mr. Fusion-style, to run off old coffee grounds. All that and more, plus we get a Stupid Car Trick double-header featuring out of control semis, Meet Your Roadmates returns with a Misunderstood Classics edition, and the ever-educational Tip of the Week is here again. 1:25:23 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Michelle Naranjo, Eric Trytko, Jason White automotive, cars, autos, Round About, AMC, Chrysler, GPS, Opel, TomTom, animal, coffee, dog no no It’s time for a taste of the Emerald Isle! That’s right, St. Patrick’s Day is just a few hours away, so raise a glass with the RoundAbout crew and toast everything green in this “magically delicious” episode. From a one-of-a-kind Chip Foose-customized farm implement to a South Korean road that’s green in a different way, we’ve got all of our Irish bases covered. Among a plethora of other topics, we also chat about Ford’s brand-new Paddy wagon and expound on the dangers of grooming yourself while driving. But there’s a whole lot more than that, so you’d better listen up. Where else will you find out what Michelle Naranjo loves about Riverdance and where Zach Bowman's hidden his pot-o-gold? http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb027.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb027.mp3 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:49:00 -0400 RoAb #27 - The 'St. Patrick's Day' Episode It’s time for a taste of the Emerald Isle! That’s right, St. Patrick’s Day is just a few hours away, so raise a glass with the RoundAbout crew and toast everything green in this “magically delicious” episode. From a one-of-a-kind Chip Foose-customized farm implement to a South Korean road that’s green in a different way, we’ve got all of our Irish bases covered. Among a plethora of other topics, we also chat about Ford’s brand-new Paddy wagon and expound on the dangers of grooming yourself while driving. But there’s a whole lot more than that, so you’d better listen up. Where else will you find out what Michelle Naranjo loves about Riverdance and where Zach Bowman's hidden his pot-o-gold? 1:16:56 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Chip Foose, green, BMW, Dodge, Ford, Hyundai, Toyota, diesel no no The Geneva Motor Show reminded us that just as "less is more," the inverse is just as, if not more true: more is definitely less. Aston Martin takes a tiny Toyota iQ and decks it out in full luxury garb and yet: somehow worse. Mansory adheres flashy pieces of golden chrome to a blue Rolls-Royce and creates a monstrosity. And the Sbarro Autobau is an abomination worse than Pontiac could have ever dreamed. Plus researchers come up with an ingenious solution to identifying potholes as asphalt disintegrates in our Blind Spot, and our Stupid Car Trick is a vomit-inducing exercise as a 15-year-old gets a brand new Camaro SS. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb026.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb026.mp3 Sun, 7 Mar 2010 23:01:00 -0500 RoAb #26 - The 'More is Less' Episode The Geneva Motor Show reminded us that just as "less is more," the inverse is just as, if not more true: more is definitely less. Aston Martin takes a tiny Toyota iQ and decks it out in full luxury garb and yet: somehow worse. Mansory adheres flashy pieces of golden chrome to a blue Rolls-Royce and creates a monstrosity. And the Sbarro Autobau is an abomination worse than Pontiac could have ever dreamed. Plus researchers come up with an ingenious solution to identifying potholes as asphalt disintegrates in our Blind Spot, and our Stupid Car Trick is a vomit-inducing exercise as a 15-year-old gets a brand new Camaro SS. 1:11:11 Craig Cole, Colin Bird, Zach Bowman, Dali Dimovski, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Sbarro, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Mansory, Hyundai, Auto Show, Geneva, Cadillac no no It's the moment you wait for every four years: the RoundAbout Winter Games in which news stories compete for the coveted RoAb Gold Medal. A GM worker takes the medal in Road Warriorism as he racks up more daily miles than any of the competition. Meanwhile, a driver of a Silverado takes the award in Near Misses as he narrowly averts an unorthodox vasectomy. In the highly-competitive Stupidity category, a Bugatti owner (well, former owner) once again takes the prize. Plus Zach, Jeffrey and even Joey all have cars (and planes) In the Garage, and we have an Alaska edition of Meet Your Roadmates! http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb025.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb025.mp3 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:11:00 -0500 RoAb #25 - The 'Gold Medal' Episode It's the moment you wait for every four years: the RoundAbout Winter Games in which news stories compete for the coveted RoAb Gold Medal. A GM worker takes the medal in Road Warriorism as he racks up more daily miles than any of the competition. Meanwhile, a driver of a Silverado takes the award in Near Misses as he narrowly averts an unorthodox vasectomy. In the highly-competitive Stupidity category, a Bugatti owner (well, former owner) once again takes the prize. Plus Zach, Jeffrey and even Joey all have cars (and planes) In the Garage, and we have an Alaska edition of Meet Your Roadmates! 1:23:35 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Bugatti, Ford, GM, Jeep, Porsche, Torque, drunk, olympics no no So, you're a crook in Hoboken with designs on a couple Land Rovers that don't belong to you? You think you have the perfect getaway planned, but not so fast. Those SUVs you've just stolen are probably driving about as fast as the Deja Vu Strippermobile down a crowded boulevard in Florida. But if you think that's the only place you're going to see a booty shaking out the back of a car, then you haven't met the pink lady of NASCAR. All that and more in this 'Not So Fast' edition of RoundAbout. Plus we're back with America's favorite gameshow The Price is CORRECT, Miss MotorMouth has a doozy of a tale about when Malibu meets a train (standing still), and we'll actually provide some useful car advice (what?!?) in our Tip of the Week! http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb024.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb024.mp3 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:11:00 -0500 RoAb #24 - The 'Not So Fast' Episode So, you're a crook in Hoboken with designs on a couple Land Rovers that don't belong to you? You think you have the perfect getaway planned, but not so fast. Those SUVs you've just stolen are probably driving about as fast as the Deja Vu Strippermobile down a crowded boulevard in Florida. But if you think that's the only place you're going to see a booty shaking out the back of a car, then you haven't met the pink lady of NASCAR. All that and more in this 'Not So Fast' edition of RoundAbout. Plus we're back with America's favorite gameshow The Price is CORRECT, Miss MotorMouth has a doozy of a tale about when Malibu meets a train (standing still), and we'll actually provide some useful car advice (what?!?) in our Tip of the Week! 1:33:31 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Chevy, GM, Land Rover, Jeep, NASCAR, strippers, Mercedes, gasoline no no Is there more polarizing a holiday than Valentine's Day? If you're in a happy, stable relationship then you probably love it. On the other hand, you may be one of the legions who prefer to stay indoors with the windows shuttered, in which case you probably hate it. So, this week we bring you stories of automotive love and hate. Turns out that despite raising the ire of environmentalists everywhere, the Suburban is the GM vehicle most loved by the youngsters. And, over time there are those noises and creaks in your car that you come to both despise and adore. One clever group of artists have composed a veritable love song made entirely from the noises of a Jeep. Plus we've got another installment of Meet Your Roadmates, this week the Dodge Edition, and we'll get a Chicago Auto Show wrap-up from our guest Colin Bird! http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb023.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb023.mp3 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:11:00 -0500 RoAb #23 - The 'Love-Hate Episode' Episode Is there more polarizing a holiday than Valentine's Day? If you're in a happy, stable relationship then you probably love it. On the other hand, you may be one of the legions who prefer to stay indoors with the windows shuttered, in which case you probably hate it. So, this week we bring you stories of automotive love and hate. Turns out that despite raising the ire of environmentalists everywhere, the Suburban is the GM vehicle most loved by the youngsters. And, over time there are those noises and creaks in your car that you come to both despise and adore. One clever group of artists have composed a veritable love song made entirely from the noises of a Jeep. Plus we've got another installment of Meet Your Roadmates, this week the Dodge Edition, and we'll get a Chicago Auto Show wrap-up from our guest Colin Bird! 1:27:46 Craig Cole, Colin Bird, Michelle Naranjo automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Chevy, GM, Dodge, Chrysler, weight loss, healthy, safety, Super Bowl no no There's this car company--you may have heard of it--but it's having a really bad week, heck, couple of weeks. No, it's not one of the automakers crawling from the wreckage that is the smoldering city of Detroit. Actually, it's that one that all the magazines tell you is the sure buy. First things went bad for them, but lo and behold, they have gotten worse and worse. So, in solidarity we're going to stand by their side and bring you, dear listener, the 'From Bad to Worse' episode. It was bad when the Pontiac Solstice was sent to the old folks home to retire, it's worse now that it's been bastardized as an ugly, ugly EV. And, when you attempt to right an overturned semi, remember to put the parking brake on. Speaking of out-of-control trucks, we smell a new anti-porn law coming to a state near you. Plus we've got another installment of In the Garage as Zach gets a turn behind the wheel of the Buick LaCrosse and it's everyone's favorite gameshow, The Price is CORRECT! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb022.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb022.mp3 Sun, 7 Feb 2010 23:36:00 -0500 RoAb #22 - The 'From Bad to Worse' Episode There's this car company--you may have heard of it--but it's having a really bad week, heck, couple of weeks. No, it's not one of the automakers crawling from the wreckage that is the smoldering city of Detroit. Actually, it's that one that all the magazines tell you is the sure buy. First things went bad for them, but lo and behold, they have gotten worse and worse. So, in solidarity we're going to stand by their side and bring you, dear listener, the 'From Bad to Worse' episode. It was bad when the Pontiac Solstice was sent to the old folks home to retire, it's worse now that it's been bastardized as an ugly, ugly EV. And, when you attempt to right an overturned semi, remember to put the parking brake on. Speaking of out-of-control trucks, we smell a new anti-porn law coming to a state near you. Plus we've got another installment of In the Garage as Zach gets a turn behind the wheel of the Buick LaCrosse and it's everyone's favorite gameshow, The Price is CORRECT! 1:29:58 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Toyota, GM, Pontiac, EV, porn, GMC, Camaro, design no no Every week like brand-new 21-year-olds we hit up the clubs and dive bars of the internet to celebrate our freedom. Before blacking out in a stranger’s rose bushes, we might find a few interesting things to talk about, or even a cohesive, Zen-like theme. On the road to incapacitation we’ll ride in a Sidecar through Manhattan to grab a Long Island Iced Tea. But we’ll have to watch out for Irish Car Bombs, relations between Black Russians and White Russians have been on the rocks. If we can dodge the hail of 9 mms and avoid ending up like JFK, we might be able to get some Old Fashioned advice from Three Wise Men. Thank GOD birthdays – and podcasts – only come once in a Blue Moon. What starts out like Sex on the Beach, ends like an apocalypse with Four Horsemen. It's like they say, you only turn 21 once, so join us as we celebrate with a bad decision or two. A New Hampshire woman racks up three DWIs in one week. Australian scientists come up with fabric technology that will resist vomit smell. And, we wake up next to an Iranian diesel and wonder what else we did last night. Plus we've got another installment of AutoGadget and Zach Bowman finally gets back into the press fleet with In the Garage. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb021.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb021.mp3 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:18:00 -0500 RoAb #21 - The 'Drunk' Episode Every week like brand-new 21-year-olds we hit up the clubs and dive bars of the internet to celebrate our freedom. Before blacking out in a stranger’s rose bushes, we might find a few interesting things to talk about, or even a cohesive, Zen-like theme. On the road to incapacitation we’ll ride in a Sidecar through Manhattan to grab a Long Island Iced Tea. But we’ll have to watch out for Irish Car Bombs, relations between Black Russians and White Russians have been on the rocks. If we can dodge the hail of 9 mms and avoid ending up like JFK, we might be able to get some Old Fashioned advice from Three Wise Men. Thank GOD birthdays – and podcasts – only come once in a Blue Moon. What starts out like Sex on the Beach, ends like an apocalypse with Four Horsemen. It's like they say, you only turn 21 once, so join us as we celebrate with a bad decision or two. A New Hampshire woman racks up three DWIs in one week. Australian scientists come up with fabric technology that will resist vomit smell. And, we wake up next to an Iranian diesel and wonder what else we did last night. Plus we've got another installment of AutoGadget and Zach Bowman finally gets back into the press fleet with In the Garage. 1:28:50 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Auto Show, Ford, Iran, Subaru, diesel, drunk, fabric, interior no no This week, in the spirit of our theme, I'm taking an "alternative" approach and keeping the synopsis uncharacteristically brief. Toyota says that choosing electric over gas may crash the grid. When it comes to maintenance costs you can choose between a private jet or Bugatti Veyron. Plus we've got another installment of Psy-car-logy and we play our newest game, The Price is CORRECT. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb020.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb020.mp3 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:09:00 -0500 RoAb #20 - The 'Alternative' Episode This week, in the spirit of our theme, I'm taking an "alternative" approach and keeping the synopsis uncharacteristically brief. Toyota says that choosing electric over gas may crash the grid. When it comes to maintenance costs you can choose between a private jet or Bugatti Veyron. Plus we've got another installment of Psy-car-logy and we play our newest game, The Price is CORRECT. 1:22:06 Craig Cole, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Auto Show, Audi, Bugatti, Craig's List, EV, Ford, Toyota, alternative energy, iPhone no no Well, the North American International Auto Show--otherwise known as the Detroit Auto Show--has made all the news it's going to make for this year. It was a rocky year for the Motor City, and in a way, it really showed at Cobo Hall in Detroit. The digs might have been better than last year (Chrysler was a series of unadorned cars on beige carpet in 2009), but the product reveals were notably less exciting. With the patient on the slab, we called in the best team of doctors we know ... our ... selves. Well, anyway, we're here with the official RoAb postmortem of NAIAS. Is the new Cadillac XTS worthy of being the luxury brand's new flagship? Does the Volkswagen NCC bring anything new and exciting to the German marque? Will the Honda CR-Z finally be a hybrid that's fun to drive? We debate all these and more. Plus we've got another installment of our new Meet Your Roadmates segment, a Stupid Car Trick and the triumphant return of the long lost Psy-car-logy. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb019.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb019.mp3 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 RoAb #19 - The 'NAIAS Postmortem' Episode Well, the North American International Auto Show--otherwise known as the Detroit Auto Show--has made all the news it's going to make for this year. It was a rocky year for the Motor City, and in a way, it really showed at Cobo Hall in Detroit. The digs might have been better than last year (Chrysler was a series of unadorned cars on beige carpet in 2009), but the product reveals were notably less exciting. With the patient on the slab, we called in the best team of doctors we know ... our ... selves. Well, anyway, we're here with the official RoAb postmortem of NAIAS. Is the new Cadillac XTS worthy of being the luxury brand's new flagship? Does the Volkswagen NCC bring anything new and exciting to the German marque? Will the Honda CR-Z finally be a hybrid that's fun to drive? We debate all these and more. Plus we've got another installment of our new Meet Your Roadmates segment, a Stupid Car Trick and the triumphant return of the long lost Psy-car-logy. 1:29:13 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Auto Show, Ford, Cadillac, Audi, Honda, Buick, Opel, VW no no Things are not always what they seem. For instance, you might think this episode is nearly a week late. Wrong as usual, idiot. We were planning to do this episode a year from now, so technically it's early. Why are you so offended? Clearly you are unfamiliar with the word "idiot's" Greek roots. I was simply suggesting you were a private person unfamiliar with the vagaries of podcasting. Again, not what it seems. So there you go. Houston, we have a theme. This week we've got the coolest 4x4 you never expected, a bevy of protests as the Detroit Auto Show gets going and a wrecked Yaris that is more functional than you'd think. Plus we've got some new fun and games this week including our Mystery Words of the Week, a new segment where we get to stereotype drivers and a couple of burnouts gone terribly wrong. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb018.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb018.mp3 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:47:00 -0500 RoAb #18 - The 'Not What it Seems' Episode Things are not always what they seem. For instance, you might think this episode is nearly a week late. Wrong as usual, idiot. We were planning to do this episode a year from now, so technically it's early. Why are you so offended? Clearly you are unfamiliar with the word "idiot's" Greek roots. I was simply suggesting you were a private person unfamiliar with the vagaries of podcasting. Again, not what it seems. So there you go. Houston, we have a theme. This week we've got the coolest 4x4 you never expected, a bevy of protests as the Detroit Auto Show gets going and a wrecked Yaris that is more functional than you'd think. Plus we've got some new fun and games this week including our Mystery Words of the Week, a new segment where we get to stereotype drivers and a couple of burnouts gone terribly wrong. 1:32:17 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Auto Show, Chrysler, Corvette, Dodge, Ford, Mazda, Saab, Saturn no no Every year on New Year’s Day we wake up in a pool of what we hope is our own vomit. Staggering to our feet, we search for our pants, a shred of dignity and a cohesive, Zen-like theme. In the process we also uncover a host of stories and news bites to fit that theme, however hungover or dehydrated they may be. And whatever’s leftover, well, we talk about it anyway because it’s 2010! Besides the obvious, like more ridiculous airport security hoops to jump through and enviro-nazis wailing about carbon and polar bears, what’s in store for the New Year? Well, this week the RoundAbout crew plays prophet and tries to shed a little light on 2010. The group reaches consensus on some of their predictions, but the automotive oracles are divided on other points – like Chrysler. Even with imported new leadership, will the beleaguered automaker be able to pull through? Has the new century smell worn off already after just one decade? Find out on this week’s installment of RoundAbout! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb017.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb017.mp3 Fri, 1 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0500 RoAb #17 - The '2010 Predictions' Episode Every year on New Year’s Day we wake up in a pool of what we hope is our own vomit. Staggering to our feet, we search for our pants, a shred of dignity and a cohesive, Zen-like theme. In the process we also uncover a host of stories and news bites to fit that theme, however hungover or dehydrated they may be. And whatever’s leftover, well, we talk about it anyway because it’s 2010! Besides the obvious, like more ridiculous airport security hoops to jump through and enviro-nazis wailing about carbon and polar bears, what’s in store for the New Year? Well, this week the RoundAbout crew plays prophet and tries to shed a little light on 2010. The group reaches consensus on some of their predictions, but the automotive oracles are divided on other points – like Chrysler. Even with imported new leadership, will the beleaguered automaker be able to pull through? Has the new century smell worn off already after just one decade? Find out on this week’s installment of RoundAbout! 36:07 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Chrysler, Ford, Hyundai, Toyota, health care, holiday, new year, predictions no no Every week like grieving families cleaning out a grandparent’s house after their passing, we find all kinds of old canned goods, birc-a-brac and maybe even a cohesive, Zen-like theme. Sure, some of what we discover is worth keeping, but the rest of it we have no use for, so we’ll post it on Craigslist! After all, we’re too guilty to throw it away. How else are can you get rid of granddad’s clothes, his collection of VHS tapes and portable dialysis machine? And how else can you make money doing it? Now, if we could only wash the smell of old-people and shame from our souls. That's right, this is the Craigslist episode that our panel has been performing--albeit informally--before each recording for the last 15 episodes. We're so enamored with both the awful and wonderful finds that show up on the Internet's classified free-for-all that we decided to make an entire episode out of it. Among our many gems, you'll find a Fiat Abarth 850TC (replica), a '66 Thunderbird Convertible, and a Jeep Comanche that brings back memories for one Jeffrey Ross. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb016.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb016.mp3 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:34:00 -0500 RoAb #16 - The 'Craigslist' Episode Every week like grieving families cleaning out a grandparent’s house after their passing, we find all kinds of old canned goods, birc-a-brac and maybe even a cohesive, Zen-like theme. Sure, some of what we discover is worth keeping, but the rest of it we have no use for, so we’ll post it on Craigslist! After all, we’re too guilty to throw it away. How else are can you get rid of granddad’s clothes, his collection of VHS tapes and portable dialysis machine? And how else can you make money doing it? Now, if we could only wash the smell of old-people and shame from our souls. That's right, this is the Craigslist episode that our panel has been performing--albeit informally--before each recording for the last 15 episodes. We're so enamored with both the awful and wonderful finds that show up on the Internet's classified free-for-all that we decided to make an entire episode out of it. Among our many gems, you'll find a Fiat Abarth 850TC (replica), a '66 Thunderbird Convertible, and a Jeep Comanche that brings back memories for one Jeffrey Ross. 45:11 Craig Cole, Jeffrey Ross, Zach Bowman, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Ford, Subaru, Alfa, Fiat, Abarth, Ferrari, Studebaker, Jeep no no Every week we hit-up the discount travel sites in search of the cheapest airfare around. During the hunt, we find a wide range of ticket prices and airlines, and maybe even a cohesive, Zen-like theme. All we want is to make it home for the holidays, and find a few off-putting news bites to fit the theme, but our flight was canceled due to bad weather and we’re stuck in the Minneapolis airport eating stale Cinnabons and sleeping on the floor. Meanwhile, visions of Spykers and Audis dance in our heads. This week, with a few short buying days left in the holiday season, our esteemed panel assembles its holiday wishlist. Eric yearns for a Tag Heuer watch. Zach has a soft spot for an NSX. Craig asks that we donate to the Focus Fund. And Ben just wants a way to operate his iPhone's GPS without freezing his fingers off. Plus, our Blind Spot story, the Lincoln MKT is In the Garage and an atrociously styled G6 in this week's Highway Hearsay. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb015.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb015.mp3 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:27:00 -0500 RoAb #15 - The 'Holiday Wishlist' Episode Every week we hit-up the discount travel sites in search of the cheapest airfare around. During the hunt, we find a wide range of ticket prices and airlines, and maybe even a cohesive, Zen-like theme. All we want is to make it home for the holidays, and find a few off-putting news bites to fit the theme, but our flight was canceled due to bad weather and we’re stuck in the Minneapolis airport eating stale Cinnabons and sleeping on the floor. Meanwhile, visions of Spykers and Audis dance in our heads. This week, with a few short buying days left in the holiday season, our esteemed panel assembles its holiday wishlist. Eric yearns for a Tag Heuer watch. Zach has a soft spot for an NSX. Craig asks that we donate to the Focus Fund. And Ben just wants a way to operate his iPhone's GPS without freezing his fingers off. Plus, our Blind Spot story, the Lincoln MKT is In the Garage and an atrociously styled G6 in this week's Highway Hearsay. 1:16:36 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Acura, Audi, GPS, Pontiac, Scout, Spyker, holiday, iPhone no no One man's fashionable and functional Russian, rabbit fur hat is another man's hideous, PETAian nightmare. It's all a matter of perspective, and of course the same is true in the automotive world. Dodge's chunky Challenger is named Consumer Reports' most satisfying vehicle. A Chinese truck driver's eye beholds the icy winds of the open road. Hofele melds the best of both worlds in the Audi family to create a truly hideous steed. Plus, our Blind Spot story, the Ford Transit Connect is In the Garage and the internet's coming to your car in this week's AutoGadget. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb014.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb014.mp3 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:27:00 -0500 RoAb #14 - The 'Eye of the Beholder' Episode One man's fashionable and functional Russian, rabbit fur hat is another man's hideous, PETAian nightmare. It's all a matter of perspective, and of course the same is true in the automotive world. Dodge's chunky Challenger is named Consumer Reports' most satisfying vehicle. A Chinese truck driver's eye beholds the icy winds of the open road. Hofele melds the best of both worlds in the Audi family to create a truly hideous steed. Plus, our Blind Spot story, the Ford Transit Connect is In the Garage and the internet's coming to your car in this week's AutoGadget. 1:21:00 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Audi, Buick, China, Dodge, Ford, Pandora, design, ponycar no no Every week like depression-era farmers we flee the Oklahoma panhandle and head west across the internet toward California, I mean, we set out to find the best news topics from the past week, and a cohesive, Zen-like theme to tie them all together. On the way, we uncover an array of different stories and news bites to fit that theme, however hopeless or worn out they may be. And whatever’s left over, well, we have a serious discussion about it anyway, because the Dust Bowl was no laughing matter. A sporty new version of the Cadillac CTS. Honda's weird take on an eco-friendly urban vehicle. The brand new brooding Audi. That's so LA ... Auto Show 2009. Plus, Eric has the new CTS wagon In the Garage and Michelle gets a look at the new more powerful Mustang V6. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb013.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb013.mp3 Sun, 6 Dec 2009 20:43:00 -0500 RoAb #13 - The 'LA' Episode Every week like depression-era farmers we flee the Oklahoma panhandle and head west across the internet toward California, I mean, we set out to find the best news topics from the past week, and a cohesive, Zen-like theme to tie them all together. On the way, we uncover an array of different stories and news bites to fit that theme, however hopeless or worn out they may be. And whatever’s left over, well, we have a serious discussion about it anyway, because the Dust Bowl was no laughing matter. A sporty new version of the Cadillac CTS. Honda's weird take on an eco-friendly urban vehicle. The brand new brooding Audi. That's so LA ... Auto Show 2009. Plus, Eric has the new CTS wagon In the Garage and Michelle gets a look at the new more powerful Mustang V6. 1:31:06 Craig Cole, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Honda, Ford, Hyundai, VW, Audi, Mustang, Nissan, LA no no Every week like crazed amazons, we storm the mall of the internet, battling killer crowds in search of the best Black Friday deals, and if Montgomery Ward sells out of seven-dollar toasters, well, we settle for a cohesive, Zen-like theme instead -- and a pretzel from the food court. During the siege we uncover an array of different stories and news bites that fit our theme, however useless or misfitting they may be. And whatever's leftover, well, we buy it anyway, because if we didn't, we'd miss out on the savings. Don't know about you, but even though we've still got a tryptophan hangover we're really starting to eye those leftover mashed potatoes and turkey. So belly up to the table in your bathrobe and get some automotive leftovers with your favorite RoundAbout crew. http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb012.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb012.mp3 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:11:00 -0500 RoAb # 12 - The 'Leftovers' Episode Every week like crazed amazons, we storm the mall of the internet, battling killer crowds in search of the best Black Friday deals, and if Montgomery Ward sells out of seven-dollar toasters, well, we settle for a cohesive, Zen-like theme instead -- and a pretzel from the food court. During the siege we uncover an array of different stories and news bites that fit our theme, however useless or misfitting they may be. And whatever's leftover, well, we buy it anyway, because if we didn't, we'd miss out on the savings. Don't know about you, but even though we've still got a tryptophan hangover we're really starting to eye those leftover mashed potatoes and turkey. So belly up to the table in your bathrobe and get some automotive leftovers with your favorite RoundAbout crew. 30:21 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Aptera, Ferrari, Russia, Thanksgiving, green, holiday, military, plane no no Every week like brave Puritans fleeing religious oppression, we sail across the Atlantic in search of freedom, and a cohesive, Zen-like theme. Upon arrival, we find all kinds of different topics and news bites to steal from the natives, however wrong it may be. And whatever’s leftover, well, we give thanks for it anyway, because it’s ours now and we feel guilty about taking it. Get it? This is our Thanksgiving show. Eric is Thankful for a certain famous Brit. Jeffrey, not so much. Nissan owners can be thankful that CVT warranties have been doubled. Meanwhile, we all give thanks that the Buick Regal will be getting a manual transmission for the hardcore enthusiasts. All that plus, our features this week: Blind Spot, In the Garage, Highway Hearsay and more! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb011.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb011.mp3 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:18:00 -0500 RoAb # 11 - The 'Thankful' Episode Every week like brave Puritans fleeing religious oppression, we sail across the Atlantic in search of freedom, and a cohesive, Zen-like theme. Upon arrival, we find all kinds of different topics and news bites to steal from the natives, however wrong it may be. And whatever’s leftover, well, we give thanks for it anyway, because it’s ours now and we feel guilty about taking it. Get it? This is our Thanksgiving show. Eric is Thankful for a certain famous Brit. Jeffrey, not so much. Nissan owners can be thankful that CVT warranties have been doubled. Meanwhile, we all give thanks that the Buick Regal will be getting a manual transmission for the hardcore enthusiasts. All that plus, our features this week: Blind Spot, In the Garage, Highway Hearsay and more! 1:10:29 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, BMW, Chevy, Edsel, Ford, Nissan, Thanksgiving, Top Gear, engine no no As always we scoured the news of the past week, and again as always we ignored the serious, depressing stuff and aimed for levity. Perhaps we just want to close our eyes to the news of lay-offs and recall scandals so we can pretend the auto industry is still the chest-thumping, so-goes-the-auto-industry-so-goes-the-world behemoth it once was. So what if we have an Identity Crisis. Don't judge us! The Apple iMo design concept is an iPod that thinks it's a car. The new Mitsubishi Outlander is a CUV that thinks it's an EVO. And, if you check out Craig's List you'll find a Chevy S10 that thinks it's a rear-engine Cadillac. All that plus, our features this week: Blind Spot brings us a story of stupidity as only the Internet can, the new VW GTI is In the Garage, Craig has another Highway Hearsay and more! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb010.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb010.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:18:00 -0500 RoAb #10 - The 'Identity Crisis' Episode As always we scoured the news of the past week, and again as always we ignored the serious, depressing stuff and aimed for levity. Perhaps we just want to close our eyes to the news of lay-offs and recall scandals so we can pretend the auto industry is still the chest-thumping, so-goes-the-auto-industry-so-goes-the-world behemoth it once was. So what if we have an Identity Crisis. Don't judge us! The Apple iMo design concept is an iPod that thinks it's a car. The new Mitsubishi Outlander is a CUV that thinks it's an EVO. And, if you check out Craig's List you'll find a Chevy S10 that thinks it's a rear-engine Cadillac. All that plus, our features this week: Blind Spot brings us a story of stupidity as only the Internet can, the new VW GTI is In the Garage, Craig has another Highway Hearsay and more! 56:29 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Apple, BMW, Bugatti, Chevy, Ford, NSFW, Russia, government no no So SEMA was this week, and as has become the tradition over time, we saw a lot of over-the-top, never-gonna-happen cars. It made us think, are these guys overcompensating for something? Hmm, I smell a theme ... Perhaps this episode will be all about trying too hard. As if to will away all bad associations, Chrysler creates a new Aston-Martin-esque logo. Meanwhile a Toyota Tacoma tries way too hard to be a middle-schooler's fantasy. Oh yeah, and two Trans-Am body kits are a little too eager to bring back the '80s. All that plus, our features this week: Blind Spot is all about creepy, fez-wearing old men, AutoGadget will ensure that you never lose your car in the parking lot again, Highway Hearsay is about new Chrysler product that's already out on the roads and more! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb009.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb009.mp3 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:37:00 -0500 RoAb #9 - The 'Trying Too Hard' Episode So SEMA was this week, and as has become the tradition over time, we saw a lot of over-the-top, never-gonna-happen cars. It made us think, are these guys overcompensating for something? Hmm, I smell a theme ... Perhaps this episode will be all about trying too hard. As if to will away all bad associations, Chrysler creates a new Aston-Martin-esque logo. Meanwhile a Toyota Tacoma tries way too hard to be a middle-schooler's fantasy. Oh yeah, and two Trans-Am body kits are a little too eager to bring back the '80s. All that plus, our features this week: Blind Spot is all about creepy, fez-wearing old men, AutoGadget will ensure that you never lose your car in the parking lot again, Highway Hearsay is about new Chrysler product that's already out on the roads and more! 1:02:18 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Chrysler, Dodge, Microsoft, Pontiac, SEMA, Toyota, iPhone, video games no no Ah, great All Hallows' Eve, wasn't it? What'd you get? Giant gummi snake with a blue raspberry-flavored foam center? A treat to be sure--unless you are allergic to blue raspberry artificial flavoring or you have an irrational fear of gummi-based reptiles. Or did you get a three-year-old, stale circus peanut? A trick--unless you are an 82-year-old man who also likes those candies wrapped in the foil wrappers made to look like a strawberry. But we digress. Trick or Treat? Woo-hoo! You're driving a custom Mustang! Boo! You learn that your bolt-in roll cage isn't worth the powder to blow it to hell. Guess what: the Audi S4 is better than you think--treat! Can a fancy luxury SUV actually scale uneven terrain, like say, two cars? Yes, trick. All that plus, our features this week: Blind Spot proves you have no one but your parents to blame for your driving ineptitude, a Halloween AutoGadget that will look super-sweet in your hearse, our favorite automotive horror stories in Highway Hearsay and more! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb008.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb008.mp3 Sun, 1 Nov 2009 21:37:00 -0500 RoAb #8 - The 'Trick or Treat' Episode Ah, great All Hallows' Eve, wasn't it? What'd you get? Giant gummi snake with a blue raspberry-flavored foam center? A treat to be sure--unless you are allergic to blue raspberry artificial flavoring or you have an irrational fear of gummi-based reptiles. Or did you get a three-year-old, stale circus peanut? A trick--unless you are an 82-year-old man who also likes those candies wrapped in the foil wrappers made to look like a strawberry. But we digress. Trick or Treat? Woo-hoo! You're driving a custom Mustang! Boo! You learn that your bolt-in roll cage isn't worth the powder to blow it to hell. Guess what: the Audi S4 is better than you think--treat! Can a fancy luxury SUV actually scale uneven terrain, like say, two cars? Yes, trick. All that plus, our features this week: Blind Spot proves you have no one but your parents to blame for your driving ineptitude, a Halloween AutoGadget that will look super-sweet in your hearse, our favorite automotive horror stories in Highway Hearsay and more! 1:15:24 Craig Cole, Eric Trytko, Michelle Naranjo, Zach Bowman, Jeffrey Ross automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Audi, BMW, Chevy, Ford, Kia, Texas, Volkswagen, racing no no This week we thought we'd get all psychological on you and teach by bad example. For instance, everyone knows it's a bad idea to text on your phone while driving--don't they? Despite all the controversy around no-texting legislation, the message seems to have faded into the background noise for most people. That's why today we present you with a parade of people who learned the hard way what not to do while driving. You know those weight limits you'll find in your owners manual? Turns out they're there for a reason--even if you're driving a truck the size of a house. While you're driving that industrial dumptruck, by the way, don't forget that it's a workplace on wheels and all non-smoking regulations apply. And when you do get off for the weekend and go to the track, remember that just because your Ferrari has an automatic, it's no excuse to knit. All that plus, our features this week: In the Garage with a Roush 540RH Mustang, a BMW AutoGadget we take issue with, an iPhone app that drives your van in the Stupid Car Trick and more! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb007.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb007.mp3 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:55:00 -0400 RoAb #7 - The 'What Not to Do' Episode This week we thought we'd get all psychological on you and teach by bad example. For instance, everyone knows it's a bad idea to text on your phone while driving--don't they? Despite all the controversy around no-texting legislation, the message seems to have faded into the background noise for most people. That's why today we present you with a parade of people who learned the hard way what not to do while driving. You know those weight limits you'll find in your owners manual? Turns out they're there for a reason--even if you're driving a truck the size of a house. While you're driving that industrial dumptruck, by the way, don't forget that it's a workplace on wheels and all non-smoking regulations apply. And when you do get off for the weekend and go to the track, remember that just because your Ferrari has an automatic, it's no excuse to knit. All that plus, our features this week: In the Garage with a Roush 540RH Mustang, a BMW AutoGadget we take issue with, an iPhone app that drives your van in the Stupid Car Trick and more! 1:12:29 Craig Cole, Eric Trytko, Michelle Naranjo automotive, cars, autos, Round About, BMW, Catepillar, DIY, Ferrari, iPhone, smoking, texting, bluetooth no no This week's episode ... so very NSFW. Let us get that out of the way right off the bat. Also the first episode where almost all of us were in the same place, in fact the first episode where any two of us were in the same place, so "woo-hoo" for that--but also the crux of our problem. This week's episode was intended to be couched in delicately-crafted inneundo. Turns out, though, that when you get five guys in the same building, testosterone, and thus fart-joke mentality, trumps all. Sorry Miss Motor Mouth, but Skype doesn't transmit estrogen. And so, we look at the automotive side of "It." Russia's answer to Hummer has, among other niceties, upholstery from the, well, most delicate part of a whale. As the automotive workforce succumbs to the economic downturn, what's a GM engineer to do? Just ask George Clooney. But ladies, don't think we've left you out because you know that everyone loves a new set of Tatas. Plus, our features this week: In the Garage with a BMW X5 diesel, another Psy-car-logy as we ask the panel what their cars say about them, the Blind Spot story of the week and more! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb006.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RoAb006.mp3 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:45:00 -0400 RoAb #6 - The 'It' Episode This week's episode ... so very NSFW. Let us get that out of the way right off the bat. Also the first episode where almost all of us were in the same place, in fact the first episode where any two of us were in the same place, so "woo-hoo" for that--but also the crux of our problem. This week's episode was intended to be couched in delicately-crafted inneundo. Turns out, though, that when you get five guys in the same building, testosterone, and thus fart-joke mentality, trumps all. Sorry Miss Motor Mouth, but Skype doesn't transmit estrogen. And so, we look at the automotive side of "It." Russia's answer to Hummer has, among other niceties, upholstery from the, well, most delicate part of a whale. As the automotive workforce succumbs to the economic downturn, what's a GM engineer to do? Just ask George Clooney. But ladies, don't think we've left you out because you know that everyone loves a new set of Tatas. Plus, our features this week: In the Garage with a BMW X5 diesel, another Psy-car-logy as we ask the panel what their cars say about them, the Blind Spot story of the week and more! 1:10:47 Craig Cole, Michael Banovsky, Eric Trytko, Michelle Naranjo automotive, cars, autos, Round About, BMW, NSFW, Porsche, Russia, Tata, Toyota, hybrid, sex no no This past week J.C. France, racecar driver and grandson of NASCAR founder Bill France, found himself staring at the flashing lights of Daytona's finest in his rearview mirror as his late-night street racing spree was called to an abrupt close. We watched as the story unfolded and it only got better: an inebriated race between a lime green Lamborghini and a Porsche Cayenne, a baggie of crack cocaine, illegal possession of prescription drugs. It had the makings of an episode of "Miami Vice" so, we thought, maybe it's time for a series revival. On today's show, we look at some of the vehicles that would find themselves right at home on the set of the 1980s smash hit. It's a blast from the past with a utilitarian Pontiac beach machine, the Corvette gets a turbo-charged eco-friendly makeover and could the Panamera be the next great convertible? Plus, our features this week: In the Garage with the Volkswagen Golf MK6, a cyber edition of Highway Hearsay as one crappy car gets traded for another, the Blind Spot story about small car buyer's remorse and more! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RA005.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RA005.mp3 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0400 RoAb #5 - The 'Miami Vice' Episode This past week J.C. France, racecar driver and grandson of NASCAR founder Bill France, found himself staring at the flashing lights of Daytona's finest in his rearview mirror as his late-night street racing spree was called to an abrupt close. We watched as the story unfolded and it only got better: an inebriated race between a lime green Lamborghini and a Porsche Cayenne, a baggie of crack cocaine, illegal possession of prescription drugs. It had the makings of an episode of "Miami Vice" so, we thought, maybe it's time for a series revival. On today's show, we look at some of the vehicles that would find themselves right at home on the set of the 1980s smash hit. It's a blast from the past with a utilitarian Pontiac beach machine, the Corvette gets a turbo-charged eco-friendly makeover and could the Panamera be the next great convertible? Plus, our features this week: In the Garage with the Volkswagen Golf MK6, a cyber edition of Highway Hearsay as one crappy car gets traded for another, the Blind Spot story about small car buyer's remorse and more! 1:01:22 Craig Cole, Zach Bowman, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, autos, Round About, Corvette, Craig's List, Miami, NASCAR, Pontiac, Porsche, concept, convertible no no Some days you look at the automotive news cropping up and you realize it's a jungle out there. This week we tap into our animal instincts as we explore the zoological side of car culture. On today's show, elephants show us a brand new way not to get your car clean, a Ford engine taps hair band influences for a "super sweet" mascot, and the Jaguar may rise again as rumors of a new five-door roar to life. Plus, our features this week: In the Garage with the Taurus and Genesis Coupe, another edition of Psy-car-logy as we explore what cars the LGBT community cotton to, the Blind Spot story of the week and more! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RA004.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RA004.mp3 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0400 RoAb #4 - The 'Driving on the Wild Side' Episode Some days you look at the automotive news cropping up and you realize it's a jungle out there. This week we tap into our animal instincts as we explore the zoological side of car culture. On today's show, elephants show us a brand new way not to get your car clean, a Ford engine taps hair band influences for a "super sweet" mascot, and the Jaguar may rise again as rumors of a new five-door roar to life. Plus, our features this week: In the Garage with the Taurus and Genesis Coupe, another edition of Psy-car-logy as we explore what cars the LGBT community cotton to, the Blind Spot story of the week and more! 1:14:55 Craig Cole, Michael Banovsky, Michelle Naranjo, Eric Trytko automotive, cars, BMW, autos, Round About, Jaguar, concept, technology, PC, Ford, Dodge, Elephant no no Life is full of compromises, everyone knows that. In the perfect compromise both parties come away dissappointed, but in a bad compromise there's a clear loser, and it happens in the automotive world all the time. After a week of fantasies we thought it was time to come down to Earth with the 'Bad Compromise' episode. On today's show you'll get the rare opportunity to have an Audi R8 staring out of your garage, the Corvette will get a retro makeover, and you'll find out how one van can have two interiors. Plus, our features this week: In the Garage with the Camry and Avenger, the premiere of Psy-car-logy with a story about how Hummer drivers are saving America, the Blind Spot story of the week and more! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RA003.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RA003.mp3 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0400 RoAb #3 - The 'Bad Compromise' Episode Life is full of compromises, everyone knows that. In the perfect compromise both parties come away dissappointed, but in a bad compromise there's a clear loser, and it happens in the automotive world all the time. After a week of fantasies we thought it was time to come down to Earth with the 'Bad Compromise' episode. On today's show you'll get the rare opportunity to have an Audi R8 staring out of your garage, the Corvette will get a retro makeover, and you'll find out how one van can have two interiors. Plus, our features this week: In the Garage with the Camry and Avenger, the premiere of Psy-car-logy with a story about how Hummer drivers are saving America, the Blind Spot story of the week and more! 1:17:64 Craig Cole, Michael Banovsky, Michelle Naranjo automotive, cars, Hummer, autos, Round About, Rolls-Royce, concept, technology, EV, Ford, Audi, Mustang no no The Frankfurt Auto Show is in full swing and busting at the seams with both fantastical and nightmarish cars. With that in mind, we were inspired to create the 'In Your Dreams' episode. Whether it's a lavish sedan you're unlikely to ever see on the road--let alone have the chance to drive--or a misshapen oddity you'd hate to meet in a dark alley, these are the vehicles that play tricks on your mind. On today's show we look at the transformation of one of Europe's worst cars into one of its most efficient and the sedan you better get before it's gone for good. Plus, our features this week: In the Garage with the Lincoln MKT, a DIY AutoGadget with a heavenly touch, the Blind Spot story of the week and more! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RA002.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RA002.mp3 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0400 RoAb #2 - The 'In Your Dreams' Episode The Frankfurt Auto Show is in full swing and busting at the seams with both fantastical and nightmarish cars. With that in mind, we were inspired to create the 'In Your Dreams' episode. Whether it's a lavish sedan you're unlikely to ever see on the road--let alone have the chance to drive--or a misshapen oddity you'd hate to meet in a dark alley, these are the vehicles that play tricks on your mind. On today's show we look at the transformation of one of Europe's worst cars into one of its most efficient and the sedan you better get before it's gone for good. Plus, our features this week: In the Garage with the Lincoln MKT, a DIY AutoGadget with a heavenly touch, the Blind Spot story of the week and more! 1:03:46 Craig Cole, Ben Sanders, Michelle Naranjo automotive, cars, Frankfurt, autos, Round About, Germany, concept, technology, EV, Pontiac, Audi no no The gang's all here (fine, mostly here) for our inaugural episode of RoundAbout. This week with the Frankfurt Auto Show on the horizon and with an eye toward more enlightening things to come we bring you the 'Better Driving Through Technology' episode. Come economic meltdown, come animal-borne plague, come celebrity deaths, despite it all, technology never only sometimes fails us. On today's show we have a car that looks like the successor to the storied EV-1, the auto industry's answer to Velcro and roadways that will solve the energy crisis. Plus, our features this week: In the Garage with the Ford Raptor, a supercar AutoGadget that only a supertool could love, the Blind Spot story of the week and more! http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RA001.mp3 bsanders@blueskyproductions.tv Recreation/Autos http://www.roundaboutshow.com/contact http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/podcasts/roundabout/RA001.mp3 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0400 RoAb #1 - The 'Better Driving Through Technology' Episode The gang's all here (fine, mostly here) for our inaugural episode of RoundAbout. This week with the Frankfurt Auto Show on the horizon and with an eye toward more enlightening things to come we bring you the 'Better Driving Through Technology' episode. Come economic meltdown, come animal-borne plague, come celebrity deaths, despite it all, technology never only sometimes fails us. On today's show we have a car that looks like the successor to the storied EV-1, the auto industry's answer to Velcro and roadways that will solve the energy crisis. Plus, our features this week: In the Garage with the Ford Raptor, a supercar AutoGadget that only a supertool could love, the Blind Spot story of the week and more! 1:08:20 Craig Cole, Ben Sanders, Michael Banovsky automotive, cars, Detroit, autos, Round About, VW, green, technology, EV, solar, alternative energy no no