Auto Buyers Guide Podcast by Alex On Autos

ChatGPT and Self-Driving Parallels | 2023 Episode 2

Sorry for the hiatus, but we're back for Episode 2 of the 2023 season! Kicking things off, Tim and Alex take a look at the all-new Toyota Grand Highlander, a bigger, boxier and more powerful three-row crossover that Toyota desperately needed. Other topics include the parallels between ChatGPT AI and 'self-driving' cars, the DOA Chevy EV1, truck sales in America, and ZEV credits.
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Kicking Off the New Year | 2023 Episode 1

Brian joins Alex for the first episode of the year to discuss new car shopper demographics, all of the car debuts at CES 2023, as well as a crop of new Buick models potentially heading our way soon.
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Signing Off for 2022 – Happy Holidays from Alex On Autos!

It's the end of the year, so I wanted to thank you all for tuning in to the Auto Buyers Guide Podcast in 2022. Tim, Brian and I have enjoyed putting this together for you and look forward to "Season 2", if you will, beginning sometime mid-January.
Hope you all have a happy holiday, whatever it is you may celebrate, and a very happy new year. See you in 2023!

Carvana In Hot Water | Episode 29

For the final episode of the year, Tim and Alex discuss the current state of Carvana, which seems to be floating on troubled waters due to major (avoidable) mistakes. Also, with all this talk about electric cars, should plug-in hybrids still remain part of the conversation? Short answer – yes. Long answer – listen on!
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You Get a Sub-Brand, YOU Get a Sub-Brand | Episode 28

Brian joins Alex this week to talk about the sub-brand trend, where automakers create families out of popular model lines. Toyota tried and failed with the Prius, Land Rover tried and massively succeeded with the Range Rover. GM seems to be considering going all-in with Camaro, Corvette and Escalade sub-brands. Should that be considered overkill, or are brands like Jeep and Ford onto something with this?
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You CAN Find New Cars for Under $30k | Episode 27

Yes, inflation and rising costs of goods and technology have affected the cost of new car ownership significantly over the year. There's still hope, though. Among other topics, Alex and Tim cover all of the new vehicles you can buy in America for under $30,000.
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Incentives on Incentives | Episode 26

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 – who are the winners and losers? With all this EV talk, what about Tesla? How's it going over there, especially considering Elon Musk's recent acquisition of Twitter? Will that positively or negatively affect his automotive endeavors?
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Best Crossovers for Under $45k | Episode 25

Alex and Brian talk about cars they have driven recently and then dive into the best crossovers you can buy for under $45k. The ultimate opponent? The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid – a car you simply can't avoid checking out if you really need three usable rows of seats and decent fuel economy.
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The Standard of the World | Episode 24

Cadillac wants to be the standard of the world again, diesel fuel wants to be your friend, Polestar wants to go Porsche-hunting, and much more!
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Honey, I Inflated the Cost of New Cars | Episode 23

Today Alex and Tim go all-in on inflation, dealership models, markups, and all of that jazz. Why is it so much harder to buy a new car in 2022 than ever before?
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