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Wheel Bearings is a podcast about cars and transportation hosted by Sam Abuelsamid, Nicole Wakelin and Roberto Baldwin

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This week Jill has been driving the Lexus RX500h, Robbie had the Cadillac Optiq-V and Sam had time with the Volvo EX30 and Infiniti QX65.

Sam and Jill both went to Huntsville Alabama to see the 1 millionth vehicle(s) off the line at the Mazda Toyota... more

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Jill put a bunch of miles on the Toyota GR Corolla and a few on the Rivian R2. Stephanie Brinley joined us this week and drove the new Audi A6 and the Lexus IS 350 F-Sport. Sam drove the Toyota Rav4 Woodland PHEV

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Inside GM's Plan for Its Next... more

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Jill has been driving Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid but it came without a charging cord so she couldn't plug it in. She also took a flight in the HondaJet Elite. Back in 2018, Rebecca and Sam also got to try out the original HondaJet youtu.be/gv... more

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Sam has been driving the Kia K5 GT-Line, Jill had the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and Robbie had the Subaru Trailseeker and Ford Expedition.

This week Jaguar unveiled its first new product in a decade, BMW has killed what was once a top-selling 3 series, ... more

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Recent Guests

Stephanie Brinley
Automotive analyst at Mobility Global
Mobility Global
Episode: Lots of Toyotas
John Possumato
CEO of DriveItAway and former Chrysler dealer.
DriveItAway
Episode: Sedans Are Still Great
Benjamin Maillard
Global head of mobility at Free2Move.
Free2Move
Episode: Sedans Are Still Great
Jill Ciminillo
Automotive journalist and host of Many Places
Many Places
Episode: Welcome Jill Of Many Places
Jerry Engelman
Chief Engineer for BlueCruise
Ford
Episode: Reading Comprehension
Kevin Wakenga
BlueCruise manager, ADAS
Ford
Episode: Reading Comprehension
Sami Omari
Head of ADAS and Automated Driving and Software
Ford
Episode: Reading Comprehension
Craig Cole
Guest, greencars.com
greencars.com
Episode: The Outbackier Subaru
Travis Wattles
Head of Product Planning, Mitsubishi Motors North America
Mitsubishi
Episode: People With Too Much Money

Hosts

Sam Abuelsamid
Host with strong OEM and analytical background, long-time automotive journalist.
Nicole Wakelin
Co-host bringing consumer, family, and lifestyle perspectives to car discussions.
Roberto Baldwin
Co-host with industry access and engineering/SAE international context.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 238 ratings
  • Privileged white woman who has never been pulled over by cops is standing up for cops? Unsurprising

    Who knew Nicole was racist?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Solomon Dix
    United States4 months ago
  • Real experts

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    289v8
    United States5 months ago
  • Awesome Car Pod

    I’m a long time listener. Seems like 3-5 years. Love the content and Hosts. Great job team

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    prohopper
    United Statesa year ago
  • Nice show

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Martin Ellingham
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show, knowledgeable reporters with years of experience

    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?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blizzard1s2d
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners enjoy the host chemistry and detailed reviews.
Listeners appreciate practical, in-depth car tech discussions.
Some listeners crave more critical vehicle investigations and fewer jokes.
The show has deep automotive knowledge and strong industry guests.
Overall high regard for informed, accessible automotive content.

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Lots of Toyotas
Q: Is GM's autonomous driving system initially limited to highway driving, with point-to-point driving planned later?
Sam says the system is planned to begin with unsupervised highway driving, then expand to point-to-point trips and secondary and urban roads over the following two to three years.
Lots of Toyotas
Q: Why did you choose the GR Corolla over the Civic Type R?
Jill says all-wheel drive is the deciding factor, although she would choose the Type R if she were buying a Civic.
Sedans Are Still Great
Q: During this process, do you do a credit check on the customer? Could the price vary from what's posted here based on the customer's credit?
Possumato says there is no credit check, no down payment and no credit-based price variation. The company considers income relative to the payment instead.
Sedans Are Still Great
Q: How does the process work for someone renting a vehicle from DriveItAway and potentially buying it?
Customers select a vehicle online or in the app and can use it without a long-term contract. Payments can reduce its purchase price, and customers can leave the arrangement at any time. Free2Move buys the vehicle from the dealer, while DriveItAway provides the app and customer process.
Hopscotch Car
Q: Does Sam's disdain for Elon Musk color his objectivity about Tesla, and can a listener get objective information about Tesla cars and charging?
The hosts acknowledge their views on Musk and discuss Tesla's strengths and limitations, including its charging network, vehicle age, build quality and driver-assistance systems. They recommend test-driving several EVs, noting that many can now use Tesla's Supercharger network.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wheel Bearings

What is Wheel Bearings about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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. Stephanie Brinley
2. John Possumato
3. Benjamin Maillard
4. Jill Ciminillo
5. Jerry Engelman
6. Kevin Wakenga
7. Sami Omari
8. Craig Cole

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