We're back from the holidays with Autoblog Podcast episode #84. Kicking things off, we review what's been in John, Damon, and Alex's parking spots in the Autoblog Garage. After a Mazda CX7/CX9-Honda Fit-Audi S5-lovefest, we're on to real happenings. Things are ratcheting up as we head into the North American International Auto Show next week, and we'll have coverage from the show starting this weekend. Ahead of the actual show in Detroit, we've been watching as embargoes fall. GM has had all of its secrets revealed with the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V, Hummer HX, and Saab 9-4X hitting the internets prior to their official unveilings. Also uncovered, the Hyundai Genesis, which clearly has the Germans in its sights, not to mention Lexus and Infiniti. We're not sure if we're excited or skeptical, but it's hard to argue with the value that the car will likely offer. And Hyundai's not fooling around, so we'll be adding our names to the list when they finally become available for sampling. Thanks for your 51 minutes, let's do this again soon, okay? SUBSCRIBE to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
tbss_in_the_D @ Jan 10th 2008 12:54PM
Why did my first comment get taken down?
MemphisNET @ Jan 10th 2008 12:55PM
I know its a pain, but I'd prefer longer podcasts! I usually pool a weeks worth from various sites/interests such as Autoblog, IGN (Wii/Xbox and Gamescoop - SCOOP!) and play them on my way from Fort Mac to Calgary each week (its a 10hour trip if the road is clean and clear)
But I'm thankful for their being a 'cast all together. Ever consider a call in show? :D
MemphisNET @ Jan 10th 2008 12:56PM
I've noticed this networks blog system sometimes deletes my posts as well. (Autoblog/Green/Wiifanboy)
tbss_in_the_D @ Jan 10th 2008 1:43PM
I just wished they would get some facts strait on this. Some people have claimed that they are in bed with GM. I can say for sure that they are not by listening to this. The info on the Lambdas was wrong. I want to start being a chief contributor to Auto Blog. I can give better info on a lot of things.
Alex Nunez @ Jan 10th 2008 3:05PM
Tbss, nothing is wrong about what was said re: the Enclave. I'm the one who said it. With child seats mounted in the second row, the flip-and-fold 2nd row feature does NOT work. But because of the seat layout, you can simply bypass the issue by sliding past the seats and going down the center aisle to the rear. This is completely impossible in the CX-9 because of its second-row split bench, which also slides and folds in a manner similar to the GM setup. In any of the lambdas, you can easily have 4 adults and 2 kids, with the 3rd row adults able to get to the back with no significant problem.
With child seats out, the flip/fold works great for access, but in real life, most passengers who don't live with the car aren't even aware of it and simply climb in without using it anyway.
MiniguyVegas @ Jan 10th 2008 3:41PM
Yes, the 3.7 in the Mazda CX-9 is Ford's Cyclone (Duratec) motor, Mazda calls it MZI.
TheOne442 @ Jan 10th 2008 5:19PM
So you guys are getting the Audi R8.
PiCASSO @ Jan 11th 2008 12:10AM
Excellent podcast... continued the good work, boys.
Loiosh dé Taltos @ Jan 11th 2008 11:59AM
No comments on the LS? I was hoping to hear about it.
Custom Street signs @ Jan 11th 2008 9:10PM
Dodge, needs to quit building averything until they can figure out the problem with their front ends and transmissions.
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John R @ Jan 12th 2008 11:32PM
About Audi DSGs not being able to handle 300+ hp. Aren't R8s with autoboxes DSGs?