
Wheel Bearings is a podcast about cars and transportation hosted by Sam Abuelsamid, Nicole Wakelin and Roberto Baldwin
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 478 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AutomotiveLeisure | |||

Sam shares his thoughts on the Dodge Charger Six Pack Scat Pack and Robbie teases the Kia Telluride hybrid and talks about e-bikes.
Honda adds more ground clearance to the Passport Trailsport, Audi fully reveals the new A2 e-tron, Volvo refreshes th... more
This week Robbie finally gets his hands on the new Honda Prelude and Sam drives the Land Rover Discovery.
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Nissan and Honda Conclude Joint Development Agreement to Standardize ECUs and Software for Next-Generation SDVs
The Isuzu V8-Powered Ch... more
This week Robbie has the GMC Hummer EV SUV and Sam has the Kia Telluride X-Pro SX Prestige.
In the news, Hyundai announces at its investor day that the Santa Fe will be its first EREV and Lincoln is bringing the Corsair back as a hybrid from China. ... more
This week Robbie and Sam are joined by Craig Cole who has his own thoughts on the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Robbie tells us about hauling band gear in the new Subaru Outback and Sam pontificates on the BMW XM.
In the news, why are some automak... more
Who knew Nicole was racist?
Sam, Nicole, and Robbie are automotive experts and extremely knowledgeable about the industry, especially Sam who has both OEM and analytical experience. It shows in every episode. And all have the network and bring listeners great information and very good industry guests. It’s a fun show. Keep rolling!
I’m a long time listener. Seems like 3-5 years. Love the content and Hosts. Great job team
I am a car fanatic.
I like to be aware of changes in the automotive market.
These guys are current and they don’t hesitate to make critical comments but I would like them to give more information on failing cars and trucks.
I would like them to do more hard nosed investigations of failing systems.
Recently they reviewed a Jeep Grand Wagoneer and I believe they should have issued a strong “Do Not Buy” warning.
I have encountered bad reviews of the Grand Wagoneer and I would never consider buying ... more
Great show, love it. Who the heck are Tommy and Roman and why do you talk about them like they are Madonna or Barack Obama? Why should I bother to wade through ten minutes of horrible and highly offensive YouTube ads plus an interrupting ad every other sentence?
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Wheel Bearings centers on cars, technology, and the automotive industry, with a focus on real-world driving experiences, EVs, charging infrastructure, safety, and industry dynamics. Episodes repeatedly compare current models, discuss drivetrain and software trade-offs, and bring in guests from automakers, tech startups, and policy/safety domains to illuminate how vehicles and mobility are evolving. A notable strength is the three-host dynamic—each with distinct perspectives—delivering practical insights, candid opinions, and audience Q&A that keep discussions grounded for enthusiasts, professionals, and decision-makers evaluating sponsorship or guest participation. Listeners likely value deep-dive reviews, engineering context, and industry ... more
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Recent guests on Wheel Bearings include:
1. Travis Wattles
2. Kevin Sittner
3. Matt McAlear
4. Christopher Maiwald
5. Nick Miles
6. Joe Nolan
7. Kohei Chiyoshi
8. Cynthia Tenhouse
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