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Cars on CallEp146 Good/bad car ideas, pagoda seen, trauma surgeon safety, best car for HS reunion, Steve rantNew segment, good vs bad automotive ideas. Good: Lexus ditching spindle grille. Bad: Ford dumping BEV F-150.Adams spots a classic 280SL "Pagoda" Mercedes sports car. Our trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran says put in more roundabouts because they save lives.The three of us each list three vehicles we'd take to our 30th High School reunion. Steve-0 rants about how he's no longer excited about new cars and he misses new car introductions that used to happen every October. #carsoncallpodcast #automobile #traumasurgeonsafety #hsreunioncars #Iwanttogoback #luxurycarbrands #280sl
2025-11-131h 06Cars on Call
Cars on CallEp145 We fix Porsche's problems, trauma surgeon safety, OG Lexus LS love, and collector car newsPorsche's profits are down about 95%. Troubles in China and over investment in electric vehicles are the main reasons, and we discuss. Our trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran gets into Mercedes' efforts to prevent their passengers from dying in their vehicles, and he talks about how he would help other manufacturers achieve that laudable goal.Steve-0 loves on the OG Lexus LS400, which completely upended the US luxury automotive market when it launched in 1990, and then he mourns the fact that no one cares about the death of the latest LS.Finally, Adams talks about some recent collector car auction...
2025-10-311h 06Cars on Call
Cars on CallEp 141 Audi is sagging-we have solutions, our fave Audis, trauma surgeon safety, we spot nice 911Audi has been sagging for about 5yrs, mostly because they over-spent on BEV tech while under-spending on internal combustion/hybrid tech. To help turn things around Audi plans to reverse that course, make a new TT, and go into Formula 1. We discuss.Then Steve-0, Adams, and Dr Stephan Moran, our trauma surgeon, each list their three favorite recent Audis.Dr Moran gets into how and why safety standards are different in the US, Europe, and Asia, and he recommends that one set of regulations become the standard globally. Which one? We won't reveal it here but here's a hint...
2025-08-2659 minCars on Call
Cars on CallEp 139: Adams is back! Cars that pushed OEMs to greatness, trauma surgeon safety, Land Cruiser popsWe name great cars that catapulted manufacturers from just ok to major player. Actually, we name a bunch. Trauma surgeon safety: our trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran recommends the best vehicles for your teenager to drive and stay safe.Car spotting: Adams spots his own 993 Porsche 911, and we love it.The Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus GX550 are big hits. We discuss.https://www.iihs.org/ratings/safe-veh...   • Canada 03 Martin Brundle Talks To Ozzy Osb...  #carsoncallpodcast #toyotalandcruiser #fordmustang #audiquattro #lexusgx550
2025-07-311h 04Cars on Call
Cars on CallEp 131: Almost famous, Steve-0 and friend Ed Barrett discuss being low-level automotive journalistsAdams and trauma surgeon Stephan Moran are away, so Steve-0 and his long time friend, automotive journalist Ed Barrett, discuss what it's like being an active and published member of the motoring press. Neither of us is famous like the writers from Car and Driver and Jalopnik, but we enjoy access to press cars and have been invited to many cool events. We talk about it.#carsoncallpodcast #automotivejournalism #automobile
2025-03-1953 minCars on Call
Cars on CallEp 130: SoCal car spotting, trauma surgeon safety, cars with lousy engines, and BYD BEVsSteve-0 spent a weekend in Newport Beach (the epicenter of SoCal's Orange County) and saw a lot of cool cars. We discuss.Our trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran talks about the safety advances that accompany active driver assistant systems (ADAS). He loves it but wants each system to include driver monitor systems (DMS).Adams introduces the topic of great cars let down by lousy engines. There are many cars like this, and the three of us each list five examples. Finally, Dr Moran gets into BYD and other Chinese BEV manufacturers who are way ahead of the US and...
2025-02-241h 09Cars on Call
Cars on CallF1 preview, muscle cars RIP?, Audi fades, and misc thoughtsOur trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran talks 2025 Formula One. Will the great Lewis Hamilton win a championship for Ferrari? Stephan thinks so and tells us why.Noted car collector and consultant Adams Hudson thinks muscle cars are fading as desirable collector items and goes into why.Then Steve-0 discusses Audi's 14% sales drop from 2023 to 2024. Part of the reason for that drop can be found by comparing the 2009 Q5 SUV with the latest model. Tough to tell the difference isn't it? That's a problem.Finally the guys go around the horn dishing on a bunch of topics including the new...
2025-02-1351 minCars on Call
Cars on Call2024 car sales rundown, ADAS update, collector car market changes, and our 2025 predictionsSteve-0 runs down 2024 new car sales: BMW leads the luxury market with Lexus number 2, pickups still rule, BEVs are stalling, and hybrids are surging. Oh, 24,000 people bought cybertrucks?!! Our trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran gives some love to modern ADAS (active driver assistance system) systems. Thanks to better software and machine learning, ADAS has become less "Karen" and more "chauffeur Jeeves". Adams, our collector car expert, discusses how boomer faves like muscle cars are fading while "fast and furious" cars like 90s civics and supras are ascendant. Demography is destiny, even in the collector car world. Finally, we give...
2025-01-281h 00Cars on Call
Cars on CallEp 126: Nissan dying, trauma surgeon safety, Aston spotted, Classic Mullen BMW ads 30yrs laterNissan had their CEO Carlos Ghosn arrested and jailed in 2018. Now the company is on life support. Lesson to any major corporation anywhere in the world: Don't have your CEO jailed unless you absolutely have to. Our trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran discusses cars that have high death rates and why they do. Adams spots a new Aston Martin. Will Aston Martin survive or go the way of Nissan? We get into it. Steve-0 tells the story of how a relatively small New England advertising agency won the BMW North America account 31yrs ago, and then made some classic...
2024-12-2256 minCars on Call
Cars on CallEp 123 Chatanooga Car Show, trauma surgeon safety, what car are we? and Steve-0 hates Stellantis Adams went to the spectacular Chatanooga Auto Show and loved it. Luftgekuhlt was there along with an incredible array of gorgeous classic carsOur trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran discusses upcoming pedestrian safety regs that he thinks will save livesWe channel Mark Greene of Cars Yeah and pick the car we think we areAnd finally Steve-0 rants about how three Euro-trash owners, especially the Current one Stellantis, ruined the venerable Chrysler Corporation #carsoncallpodcast #traumasurgeon #traumasurgeoncarsafety #automobile #stellantissucks #stellantis #E28M5
2024-10-261h 11Cars on Call
Cars on CallEp121: 205MPH Porsche crash on a public road, $70mil Mercedes, 911-50 edition, sedan/off road mustangs?!! A 991.2 Porsche Turbo S cabriolet (!!!) crashed during a law enforcement-sanctioned Sun Valley Idaho high speed event. The driver and his passenger (!!!) crashed at approximately 205MPH, and miraculously lived (although they were both severely injured). Why a cabriolet and why with a passenger?!! Wtf?!! Our trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran weighs in with unique insights. Listeners/viewers, don't miss this discussion. Another vintage Mercedes 1955 race car is going up for auction soon and is expected to bring $70mil. Our collector car expert Adams weighs in. Then Adams talks about his new (to him) 50th anniversary 911 edition. It's his first 991, and...
2024-08-211h 00Cars on Call
Cars on CallAC Shelby 427 Cobra Replicas: Episode 1, The Real DealThis is the first of three special episodes focusing on the legendary AC Shelby 427 Cobra. Stephan has owned a Unique Motocars 427 replica and is currently building an ERA Narrow Hip 427 Street. Bobby Crumpley is a Ford enthusiast, former guest, and sold the highest result for an ERA Street on BAT that he built. Adams who has owned everything but a Cobra, joins in. In this episode we talk about the original 427s by the numbers, reminisce about when we got Snake bit, and try and figure out why this 65ish yr old design still takes are breath...
2024-06-2838 minCars on Call
Cars on CallEp 119 It's 1974 again in the car world! We discuss, then Adams talks Highlands car show and PCA Trauma surgeon Stephan Moran MD is away, so Steve-0 and Adams take over CoC. Steve-0 argues that 2024 seems a lot like how things were 50 years ago. Adams describes his experiences at the high quality Highlands car show in North Carolina and the national PCA parade #carsoncallpodcast #steveautos
2024-06-1649 minCars on Call
Cars on CallEpisode 118 CoC going to biweekly, BEV struggles, Autobahn adventures = awesome, and we talk EuropeCars on Call is going bi-weekly. We think this will provide a better product, and we hope our listeners and viewers will agree. Adams is away this week. He'll be back, but we miss his incisive wit and insightful commentary. Autobahn Adventures is a travel company that arranges trips to Europe that involve driving new Porsche 911s at high speed on the autobahn, spectacular tickets to watch the Monaco Grand Prix, and much more. Steve-0 took one of their great trips and gushes about it. Our trauma surgeon Stephan Moran MD gets into how round-abouts and other road design...
2024-06-0453 minCars on Call
Cars on CallEp 117, New GTI, Air Water Porsche Show, Nissan ruined the ZCar spotting — Adams saw a New VW GTI and loved how it’s a cool sporty car for everyone Steve-0 talks about Air Water Porsche show in Orange County, CaAdams Nissan Z rant  - They took a great car and ruined it!Steve-0 rant — Robert Eaton was a momentous figure in the auto industry, and not for good. If not for him Chrysler would be alive and American rather that Euro and dyingCrazy car deals — Adams went to a Porsche Cars and Coffee and came home with *two* more Porsches. Then Steve-0 talks about...
2024-05-2058 minCars on Call
Cars on CallEp 116 Divine Renault Alpine to the US? Senna tribute, trauma surgeon safety, Porsche turbo turns 50, and Mercedes newsNew Renault Alpine A110s were spotted testing in Fla. Will the divine A110 come to the US? We definitely hope so!5/1/2024 is the 30th anniversary of Aryton Sennas death. We discuss this great and complicated figure.Trauma surgeon safetyThe Porsche 911 turbo turns 50 this year. We say happy birthday! Adams talks about its history and evolution then lists the 5 most collectible models. And then the three of us pick our all-time favorite 911 turbo. A Porsche dealer in Charleston, SC is suing a former sales manager for taking bribes from customers who wanted in-demand cars (think GT...
2024-05-131h 17Cars on Call
Cars on CallEp 115 Supra not selling, Cool Lexus GSF spotted, trauma surgeon safety, Infiniti now irrelevantNews: Supra isn’t selling. Just 484 in Q1, less than 671 Nissan 400Zs (and way less than 1930 Porsche 911s or 8600 Corvettes). Car spotting: the sublime 2018 Lexus GSF. Better than that year's BMW M5? Trauma surgeon safety Infiniti is now irrelevant as a luxury brand. After starting at the same time (and in the same place) as Lexus in 1989 they went from promising newcomer to not quite keeping up to sad also-ran in the luxury car battle. To prove the point: in 1990 they rivaled Lexus, but in 2024 sales wise they’re equal to, and about to be passed by, Porsche. And that...
2024-05-051h 03Cars on Call
Cars on CallEp 114 The Mustang Show -- the Ford Mustang turns 60 and we celebrate #carsoncallpodcast #steveautos #traumasurgeonsafetyWe celebrate the Ford Mustang's 60th birthday! Stephan goes through the original pony car's 60 years, generation by generation. Steve-0 talks new Mustang sales: spoiler alert, it sells way better than its competitors, the Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger, both of which are going away. Then Adams gives us a list of the most collectible Mustangs, and our trauma surgeon Stephan Moran MD goes through important racing Mustangs. The guys list their all-time favorite racing Mustangs and configure dream collector 'Stangs. Steve-0 mentions a few memorable press car Mustangs he's driven. And finally we all configure new Mustangs...
2024-04-291h 07Cars on Call
Cars on CallEp 113 New 4Runner, Toyota MR2 spotted, Tesla Autopilot problems, Goodbye Audi R8, we hate MansoryA new Toyota 4Runner is coming and we have a lot to say about it. Adams spotted a Gen 2 Toyota MR2. He likes it, but Steve-0 doesn't. Trauma surgeon Stephan Moran MD talks self-driving cars, starting with the recent Tesla settlement with the family of an Apple engineer who died behind the wheel of a Model X using Autopilot in California, and moving on to active driver assistance systems (ADAS), which he believes should always include driver monitoring systems (DMS). Adams eulogizes the Audi R8, which just went out of production. It was...
2024-04-2258 minCars on Call
Cars on CallEp 112 Q1 sales highlights, Merc SLR spotted, trauma surg safety, Adams BEV rant, $10k collector car News: Q1 new car sales highlights: Bronco/full size pickup sales down, small regular and luxury crossovers up, Maverick killing it. Adams spots an early 2008 Mercedes SLR McLaren. Both companies expected big success, but things didn't turn out that way. Our trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran talks about the recent decrease in highway deaths and how we have a long way to go to reach zero deaths (we're at 42k/yr right now). Adams rants about BEVs: he doesn't like them and is bothered by how they're not even good for the environment. The guys pick $10,000 collector cars they'd...
2024-04-1555 minCars on Call
Cars on CallEp 111 Jeep concepts, GTO spotted, Stephan safety, luv 4 GM SUVs, we make bespoke CEO Jeeps for usNews: Easter wknd is *the* Jeep off road event of the year in Moab, UT. Jeep typically brings a few concepts for their most active fans, and this year they brought 4 good ones. Trauma Surgeon Safety: CoC trauma surgeon Stephan Moran, MD talks about automated driving systems and why they don't work unless they come with robust driver monitoring systems. Car spotting: Adams spots and discusses the great 1965 Pontiac GTO. Steve-0 Rant: GM full-size SUVs are carrying the company and get no respect from anyone, especially GM management. That's a shame. The guys are CEO of Stellantis and get...
2024-04-0858 minCars on Call
Cars on CallEp 110 Big pickups not selling, Angela Chao died drunk, Mach 1 spotted, Ingram Porsche collectionFord halted production of their best-selling F-150 because sales are softening. GM and Ram are also experiencing a slow down in sales of their full size pickups. We blame climbing interest rates and higher prices. Trauma surgeon safety: CoC trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran discusses the fact that the well-publicized death of billionaire Angela Chao in a submerged Tesla Model X was complicated by the fact that Ms Chao was drunk. Then he goes into drunk driving (and scootering) in general. CoC spots a 2020 Ford Mustang Mach 1
2024-04-011h 01Cars on Call
Cars on CallEp 109 Subscriptions for features suck, trauma surgeon safety, Buick Reatta spotted + auto interiorsNews: the 2025 Euro Audi A3 will require buyers to pay subscription fees for adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and dual zone climate control. We hate this but it's not going away, regrettably. Collector car expert Adams Hudson eulogizes the great Italian automotive designer Marcelo Gandini, who's portfolio includes the original BMW 5-series, Lamborghini Miura and Countach, and Renaut R5 Turbo. Our trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran discusses Angela Chao's death in a Tesla Model X after it sank into a pond and teaches us how to survive...
2024-03-251h 05Cars on Call
Cars on CallEp 108 Felicity Ace lawsuits, Best of Amelia Island, trauma surgeon safety, Ineos Grenadier + moreNews: Two Felicity Ace lawsuits. We knew this was coming after the car transporter ship named after a stripper sank 2yrs ago, and we get into it Collector car expert Adams Hudson gives us the best of Amelia Island after his recent trip there. He saw many amazing cars and brings us an update on the ever-changing collector car market. CoC trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran discusses the top 10 ways people get distracted during driving, as well as how interior design contributes to safety (or detracts from it). Car Spotting: 2024 Ineos Grenadier. A new SUV with an old look. We...
2024-03-181h 02Cars on Call
Cars on CallEp 106 A friend gets a Bronco Raptor, Lyme scooters are not safe, Taycan spotted, and cars that depreciate a lotFriend of the show and former guest James Steele traded in a 2023 Bronco for a new Bronco Raptor Trauma surgeon Dr Stephen Moran talks about Lyme scooters and how unsafe they are. We spotted a Porsche Taycan Turbo S. It's quite a car, but OMG does it depreciate! Speaking of depreciation, collector car expert Adams gets into the cars that depreciate the most. Spoiler alert: the Taycan is on the list... This or that: Radwood era Mazda RX7 vs Nissan 300ZX #carsoncallpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#steveautos⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#traumasurgeon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#traumasurgery⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#traumasurgeonsafety⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#autosafety⁠ #fordbronco #fordbroncoraptor #porschetaycan #depreciatingcars
2024-03-0456 minCars on Call
Cars on CallEp 104 New Hyundai Santa Fe, trauma surgeon safety, spotted: 1983 VW GTI, 2024 = 50yrs of VW GolfWe preview the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe compact SUV. It's smaller than the Palisade and promises to be as successful. CoC is excited to see the Genesis version when it launches! Trauma surgeon safety: Dr Stephan Moran discusses the significant safety benefits of guard rails. He's concerned that electric vehicles, which are a lot heavier than internal combustion cars and trucks, can break through barriers too easily. We spotted a 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI (the US version of the iconic Golf GTI sold in Europe). 2024 is the fiftieth year of the Volkswagen Golf. Adams gets...
2024-02-1952 minCars on Call
Cars on CallEp 103 Small pickups are hot, spotted: 80s Lincoln LSC, trauma surgeon safety, and fave TV show carsToyota's coming out with a rest-of-world (ie - non-North America) pickup that's cheap and bare bones but not safe enough for the U.S. We discuss that vehicle as well as other small pickups like the Ford Maverick, which are increasing in popularity We spot a 1986 Lincoln Mark Vll LSC, which we think was America's best effort against the Germans in the 1980s. Adams gets into it. Trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran reviews a number of automotive safety features from the past. Many (most?) didn't really make people any safer, but they're interesting and serve...
2024-02-1256 minCars on Call
Cars on CallEp 102 2023 full size pickup sales, trauma surgeon safety, Aston Martin, and cars for successful professionalsSteve-0 discusses 2023 full size pickup truck sales. These popular vehicles drive the entire market, so Steve-0 gets into it. OMG they're wasteful! But they're great to drive on the highway. Our trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran says inflate your tires properly in order to keep you safe and maximize safety. And check your tires' age often, because they may just be worn out or too old. Btw - just because the outside of your tires looks fine doesn't mean the inside is. Adams spots a 2023 Aston Martin DBX SUV. The guys aren't psyched about it...
2024-02-0557 minCars on Call
Cars on CallEp101: Porsche Carrera GT stop drive order, 2023 lux auto sales, trauma surgeon safety, we give MG some lovePorsche issues a stop-sale order for the Carrera GT. Which hasn't been for sale since 2006!! Steve-0 discusses 2023 luxury car sales: BMW is number one again, with Lexus, Mercedes, and Audi taking up the next three spots. Big surprise: Porsche outsold Lincoln. No one would have predicted that 20yrs ago. Trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran talks about winter driving safety. Tires, tires, tires! And don't go out unless you have to. We spot a 1974 MGB, and car collector/historian/consultant Adams Hudson gives listeners a thumbnail history of a brand that was great until...
2024-01-291h 01Cars on Call
Cars on CallEp 99 Steve-0 drove a Smartcar, Trauma surgeon safety, Buick is dying, we give love, and 2024 predictionsNews - Steve-0 drove a Smart Fortwo. He had fun but it’s only good in town and SGM has a lot to say about its safety profile Car spotting - Adams spots an 1972 Opel GT, a weird euro sports car sold in Buick dealers that had pop-up headlights with mechanical (non-electronic) mechanism to pop them up Safety - our trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran talks about how a Smartcar isn't safe, but it's safer than driving a golf cart or a motorcycle Buick - last week we discussed how >50% of...
2024-01-1559 minCars on Call
Cars on CallEp 97: More bad news for GM CEO Mary Barra, we see a 85 Firebird, trauma surgeon safety, and Bronco configurationGM and Mary Barra confront more problems, including a "stop sell" for the BEV Chevrolet Blazer and Edmunds announcing that their test Blazer, the Motor Trend SUV of the year, if you can believe it, had 23 problems that kept it at the dealership for 2wks of their 2mos experience with it. Shame on Motor Trend for their award! We spot a 1986 Pontiac Firebird and revel in its '80s graphics. No, it won't ever be a collector car. Trauma surgeon Stephan Moran, MD discusses Waymo and how that Google-related self-driving car company is leading the...
2024-01-0147 minCars on Call
Cars on CallEp 94: Adams tells us why collector car prices are dropping, trauma surgeon safety, CEO cars: we dreamCollector car prices are dropping. Cars on Call collector car expert Adams Hudson weighs in with the deets, including a deep dive into what the market looks like for the next year or so. Stephan spots a Mango green Mercedes AMG G63. He hates it, Steve-0 loves it, and Adams doesn't care. We laugh about collector car advertisement phrases and what they really mean. Trauma surgeon Stephan Moran gets into the safety crisis we face in the US as more and more pedestrians and cyclists are being killed on our roads. He talks...
2023-12-111h 03Cars on Call
Cars on CallEp 93: 5yrs ago Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn was arrested in Tokyo, we spot a Pontiac Solstice, and special guest Carole Gratzmuller talks Corvettes in France and moreJust over 5yrs ago Nissan arranged for their CEO Carlos Ghosn to be arrested and charged with financial crimes that involved, among other things, not actually stealing anything. Mr Ghosn is now hiding in Lebanon, where he can't be extradited, and Nissan has taken a beating financially. Maybe next time quietly fire your CEO and avoid a raft of problems. Our collector car Adams discusses the 2006 Pontiac Solstice. A future collectible? We say yes. Finally, we talk big block C2 Corvettes and many other "car guy" topics with our trauma surgeon Stephan Moran's French cousin...
2023-12-0456 minCars on Call
Cars on Call$50k collector cars, trauma surgeon safety, when did famous features die, and features that will dieA few weeks ago we each picked a $35,000 collector car for our virtual garages. Today we sell that car and spend $50,000 on a dream collector car to replace it. The only caveat, it must seat four. Adams spots a 1999 Plymouth Prowler, Daimler Chrysler's attempt to resurrect the hot rod. The guys agree that it was ugly then, and it's still ugly. In general, the best fix for a bad looking car is more power, but the Prowler's 253HP V6 provided neither a lot of oomph nor an attractive exhaust note. Girls: if your mom did it better and looked better...
2023-11-061h 12Cars on Call
Cars on CallWagoneer tanking, Montero spotted, trauma surgeon safety, dead car resurrections: good, bad, and ones we want to seeThe guys take issue with Jeep’s congress-like delays in getting the Wagoneer to market, and we hate the styling. The market agrees by steering clear of it and the more lux Grand Wagoneer. Car Spotting: Adams sees a Mitsubishi Montero. Remember those? Neither does anyone else, though Stephan recalls they were generally seen in front of a blue haze of oil smoke.   Safety: Trauma surgeon Stephan Moran tells us of upcoming safety risks in the creep toward autonomous driving: Situational Ignorance. (Yes we all know many to whom this app...
2023-10-301h 08Cars on Call
Cars on CallSteve-0 and guest host Jeff Bank talk infotainment problems, new car sales, Corvettes (with special guest), and moreStephan and Adams are away so guest host Jeff Bank and Steve-0 do the best they can to fill in. Jeff gets into infotainment systems and why JD Power says they're making new car buyers unhappy. Jeff explains why the logical fix is to let Apple and Google take over. Steve-0 agrees. Steve-0 discusses Q3 2023 auto sales data: what's up and what's down. There are some surprises! Next, Jeff and Steve-0 talk about their experiences owning a new Miata and 911 respectively. They both love their cars! Then Jeff's dad Jerry joins...
2023-10-2359 minCars on Call
Cars on CallRennsport Reunion 7, trauma surgeon safety, car image pluses and minuses, and moreSteve-0 went to the 7th Porsche Rennsport Reunion with previous CoC guest USAF Gen (ret) Brett Williams. They had a great time, and Steve-0 tells us about it. Trauma surgeon Stephan Moran spots a Gen 1 Bentley Continental GT and loved it. Sadly, its innovative W12 engine is going away. Trauma surgeon safety message: One Wheel electric skateboards are unsafe. Avoid them. Regardless of why you buy a particular car, owning it says something about you, whether you like it or not. The guys get into the many realities of owning different cars: a...
2023-10-1656 minCars on Call
Cars on CallTrauma surgeon Stephan and Adams discuss Tesla's Autopilot, the Weinermobile, e-Bikes are unsafe, and Bobby Crumpley talks old Ford collectingStephan and Adams lay into Tesla for calling their "Autopilot" nothing more than smart cruise control in court. Umm, then why call it "Autopilot"? We spot an Oscar Meyer Weinermobile! Then our trauma surgeon Stephan calls out e-bikes for being much more dangerous than advertised: message to listeners--be very careful on these machines, they can kill you if you're not careful. Finally, our special guest Bobby Crumpley and the boys discuss vintage Fords, especially Cobras, but also many other Ford muscle cars. Bobby has bought, sold, and held many collector cars of that...
2023-10-091h 18Cars on Call
Cars on CallAdams buys a Ferrari, more cool/not cool cars, trauma surgeon safety, Mach E Rally, and "This or That"Adams bought a 20 year old Ferrari F360 with a gated manual transmission in NART Blue. We're psyched for him and gush. Frequent guest Jeff Bank sends his lists of new cars for sale now that are cool and not cool, and we go through them. He sent great lists! Trauma surgeon Stephan Moran discusses the surprising lack of rear seat safety in, of all things, minivans. OMG this needs to change! Steve-0 spots a 1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. Ford launches the "Rally" version of the BEV Ford Mustang Mach E. We hate...
2023-10-0258 minCars on Call
Cars on CallNew Toyota Century, trauma surgeon safety tips, auto brands rated, and 10 new cool/not cool carsIn Japan the Toyota Century sedan is *the* car for royalty, captains of industry, and old money. Now it's being reborn as a Rolls Royce Cullinan-esque luxury SUV. We're ambivalent. Daniel Mack asks drivers the question, "Hey, I love your car, what do you do for a living?" and has become a TikTok sensation. Is he the most important person in the automotive world? Trauma surgeon Stephan Moran discusses the fact that the US is a world leader in commercial aviation safety, yet we lag behind the rest of the world in highway safety. He...
2023-09-251h 08Cars on Call
Cars on CallThe 911 turns 60, we spot a BMW 2002, trauma surgeon safety lesson, and Adams talks actual realities of owning collector cars with the guysThe Porsche 911 celebrates its 60th birthday on 9/12/2023--it was introduced to the world at the Frankfurt Auto Show on 9/12/1963. We discuss what makes this very special car special to us. Ford dealers seem to have new Bronco inventory. Will they finally outsell the Jeep Wrangler? BMW is ditching their subscription heated seats because customers believed they were paying twice for the feature, which was, umm, actually the case. We chastise them. BMW turns 100 in 2023, and, coincidentally, we spot a 1972 BMW 2002. The guys talk about the "Neue Klasse" of BMWs from the 1960s (and...
2023-09-181h 00Cars on Call
Cars on CallDeath of the 300C, we spot an Aston with lipstick, safety lessons, then we mourn hot hatchesWe've discussed the death of the Charger and Challenger, and now it's time to pay tribute to their platform-mate, the Chrysler 300C. Come 12/31/2023 the only Chrysler you'll be able to buy is a Pacifica Van. Wow.... Adams spots a 2015 Aston Martin V8 ‘S’ GT manual shift car on the streets of Highlands, NC. It had red lipstick but has (thankfully) been reverted to a tasteful AM that can be shown in public. Our trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran discusses the costs of vehicle versus animal collisions. Spoiler alert: they're huge...
2023-09-111h 04Cars on Call
Cars on CallMustang GTD, our trauma surgeon talks animal collisions, Pebble Beach, and Mustang GTD or GT3 The Ford Mustang GTD supercar launched. The guys, especially trauma surgeon Stephan Moran, have thoughts (spoiler alert: we all love it) We spot a Range Rover Evoque convertible. Such an odd car. We hate it. Our trauma surgeon gets into animal collisions, which are more common than most people think, and can be deadly to vehicle occupants. The Pebble Beach Concours just happened. We talk about the history of the world's greatest automotive event, and our collector car expert Adams discusses some of the most noteworthy auction results. Finally, this week's "This or That": 2024 Mustang GTD or 2023 Porsche GT3...
2023-09-0453 minCars on Call
Cars on CallNew Land Cruiser and 911 ST launch, trauma surgeon safety tips, and car names we love and hateA new smaller Toyota Land Cruiser was introduced. We all strongly prefer it to the last gen version (FJ200), which was too big. But the new one might look better with round headlights Then we discuss the Porsche 911 S/T. Of course, we love it, but with just 1963 units to be manufactured worldwide, mere mortals like us have no chance to buy one. Still, a manual transmission GT3 RS with no rear wing strikes us as Porsche 911 perfection. Adams spots a 1975 Bricklin SV1. It was good looking for the time--the ugly 1970s--but it died after...
2023-08-1458 minCars on Call
Cars on CallRIP Reeves Callaway, we spot a Scout, and our guest discusses helicopter medevacChallenger and Charger order books are closing soon. Get 'em while you can! Reeves Callaway has died at 75. He started "souping up" BMWs, Alfa Romeos, VWs, Corvettes, etc etc in 1977 at the age of 29 and then established a tremendously successful tuning/racing/manufacturing company that continues to this day. RIP Reeves. Adams spots a vintage International Scout. Soon VW will begin making new Scouts in South Carolina, but those Scout SUVs will be BEVs. Our special guest Air-EMT Dustin Passeur discusses Airevac helicopters and how they can save your life. Buy Airevac insurance!!
2023-07-3153 minCars on Call
Cars on CallSmaller Land Cruiser returning, Pagoda Mercedes spotted, Which cars are in accidents most often?, our great road trips, and "This or That?"Toyota confirms that a smaller Land Cruiser based on the Tacoma platform is coming soon. CoC has been calling for that so the guys are very pleased. Adams spotted a 1966 Pagoda Mercedes 280 SL. Stephan says it's his favorite SL, and Adams and Steve-0 agree that it's worthy of all of the praise and admiration it gets. Trauma surgeon Stephan answers the question, Which cars are in accidents most often? The number 1 car will surprise you. The guys describe their all-time favorite road trips
2023-07-171h 06Cars on Call
Cars on CallCheap BMW i8s, Porsche/Lexus respond to EV infrastructure woes, and new segment "This or That" debutsUsed BMW i8s are going for $50,000? Yes they are. We discuss. Porsche announces that the all-BEV Porsche Macan will be delayed, and the ICE version will soldier on longer than previously announced. And Lexus announces "Lexus Reserve": if you buy a new Lexus BEV, you get access to an ICE Lexus for 30d/yr x 3yrs. Adams spots a mid-1960s Toyota Corona Finally we debut a new concept created by Adams called, "This or That". He chooses two similarly priced cars, and...
2023-07-1055 minCars on Call
Cars on CallBEV F150s selling slow? Adams spots an Impulse, our Trauma Surgeon talks safety, and we discuss 90s auto trends that still reverberate todaySteve-0 is seeing a lot of new F-150s, including 5 BEV Lightnings, for sale at his local dealership. Only one Bronco and no Mavericks though. We discuss. Trauma Surgeon Stephan Moran talks about pedestrian safety: The US lags behind the rest of the civilized world, and he has thoughts about how to improve the situation. Adams spots a 1988 Isuzu Impulse, a Guigaro designed RWD Japanese coupe that had a lot going for it but never succeeded in the US market. Finally the guys go through these trends that got traction in the 1990s...
2023-07-0359 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#67: Ford is hot on ICE. The Citroen 2CV is like Ice Melting. The Good, Bad and Ugly of Platform Sharing. The De Cheveaux.Ford’s Jim Farley is hedging his ICE bets, as the company recently split their ICE and EV businesses into separate divisions. It's not over by a long shot. The Citroen 2CV looks like a snail on wheels but is slightly slower. Some really ugly cars are still cool. Some really cool cars are actually surface renditions of some not-that-great cars. The guys choose cars that share platforms and thus DNA. We pick the winners, the losers, and those that make you beg for bad eyesight. Adams gets the in...
2023-06-0555 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#66: Stephan Returns, Porsche Advances, Cadillac Retreats; Driving in Europe; Curbing a RHD; Once Aspirational, Cadillac Is Now Fading Away; Did Someone Say Snoop Dogg?Porsche's new 911ST; what it's like RHD navigating in Ireland; sporty wagons in Italy; Cadillac's rise and fall. And fall. And fall... Porsche announces another in their 17 dozen different 911 models: The 911ST, and its a good one, but 506 N/A hp is never bad. Stephan tells of his Irish Spring, and curbing a RHD rental car in the first 50 feet. Also, driving, navigating, car spotting on the wrong side of the road while doing what his wife 'strongly suggested'. Adams has 3 takeaway observations from...
2023-05-2956 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#65: A Good VW, A Bad Shelby, and a Great Trip to the Ferrari Museum in Italy; The Reality of Carroll Shelby; Car SpottingThe VW Scirocco turns 50. The Shelby Daytona Z... Ugh. The reality of Carroll Shelby and what you may not know about his past. Car Spotting: Steve attempts to disguise his own desire for a Macan by dragging his wife from her beloved 328d wagon. Adams tells of cars seen on his Italy trip, the Ferrari factory tour and what it's like driving in Europe. Listen + Subscribe to the Podcast: Spotify - @carsoncallpodcast Apple Podcast - @carsoncallpodcast Follow...
2023-05-2255 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#62: The Automotive Design Episode: What Cars & Trucks Stay True to Their Mission? Which Cars Attract Big Bucks & Virality, and Who is Innovating their Designs for the Future?We decided to let Steve take a vacation after hosting the last 61 episodes. Stephan and Adams discuss the back windowless Polestar 4, and come up with an option package surely to keep them in the news. Hint: It may involve Pole Stars. How design affects safety and vice versa Deep dive into car designs, new and old, that hold true to their mission and attract buyers, fans and significant dollars in the collector world Listen + Subscribe to the Podcast: Spotify - @carsoncallpodcast Apple Podcast...
2023-05-0154 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#60: Current Car Sale Trends and Brands Who are Saying Goodbye; Why You Need to Visit the Savoy Museum; The New Genesis GV80 channels a LamborghiniStephan takes a trip to the Savoy Museum. Big wow for the design, layout, and choices. Add it to your bucket list. Adams introduces the new Genesis GV80 which channels the Lamborghini Uvula (or something like that) for a very good reason. Steve runs down current sales figures for manufacturers. Why Tesla and Audi are playing for keeps, who fell asleep when making Jeeps, and three storied brands going away while enthusiasts weep.  It's all in today’s action-packed line-up that you must share wit...
2023-04-1751 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#59: Automotive Authenticity: PLN sells some, manufacturers change some, buyers choose some. Paul Newman's collectible items are at Sotheby's. What does your car say about you?Paul Newman, eternal car guy, left about 300 items for Sotheby's to sell. What collectibles will be up for sale? We hope one of his $1M Rolex's makes a debut. Adams spots an El Camino (don't tell his wife) - is it a car or a truck? Ask Santa Cruz and Maverick owners. Which one is wearing a reverse mullet? GM halts production of some of its pickups, plus a Jeep model you probably never knew existed. Remember when cars said who you were? Now...
2023-04-1051 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#56: Landmark Rock Album Turns 50. Nissan Feeling Comfortably Numb. EV’s in Turmoil: Dark Side of the Zoom?The guys agree with an internet wag who described the Ford Bronco as an Escape with an Otter Box on it. He's right. They then hone in on the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic album, ‘Dark Side of the Moon’. Meaningful then, meaningful now, and we all wish we were Nick Mason.   Car Spotting: Adams spots a Honda S2000. In his own garage (he just bought one). Lazy? Yes, but it's also an enthusiast’s car with an up-and-coming collectible side. His cohorts deem the attraction short-lived.  
2023-03-2055 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#55: Dick Barbour, endurance racing legend, talks LeMans, Paul Newman, and life. Plus BMWs are reliable and we spot a ratty Porsche 993.The Dick Barbour Interview. Buckle up people and enjoy a thrilling ride with a man who bought a used Porsche Speedster at 16, won his first-ever race in it, built a parts-selling mega business, and then became a Porsche-Audi dealer. Those endeavors simply funded his bigger goal to be a top-level race driver and team owner, where he scored wins in every endurance race in the world that matters. Phew! Then he takes 20 years off and does it again. His proudest achievement after a Hall of Fame career? He’ll share it during the interview. We al...
2023-03-1357 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#54: A happy bronco owner despite big delay, Morgan back to the US, our first cars, and safety lessons from trauma surgeon StephanOur guest James Steele discusses his Bronco's arrival and the long process he endured before it (finally) got to him. Btw - despite the delay, he loves it. Morgan is returning to the US with a $70K wood-framed sports car that looks a lot like a Morgan from 1955. But now it sports a modern 255HP BMW engine and transmission. The guys, ummm, like it. Adams spots a 2019 Nissan GTR, and we agree that after 15 years it still doesn't make much sense. Note to Nissan: put the GTR drivetrain into the Z and an Infiniti sedan...
2023-03-061h 02Cars on Call
Cars on Call#53: Vegas Exotics, The Surprising Success of the VW Golf, and a Fantastic VW Bug Resto-modThe guys discuss a new segment, "Shit Georg Kacher Says". Then they weigh in on Adams’ trip to Vegas Exotics Raceway and Shelby Museum tour. Steve spots a rather forgettable 1987 Toyota Celica that has become rare-ish. How could the hot-selling VW Golf have ever been a surprising success story? Insider Bertel Schmitt’s article reveals the truth and we talk about it. Our special guest Andrew Clark built a 69 Bug into a 330hp turbocharged monster, with the full resto-mod treatment and yet a totally docile looking body. The kickers? He’s 38 and did it all in his garage. Right before he bui...
2023-02-271h 08Cars on Call
Cars on Call#52: We made it a year!! The guys look back on yr1 of CoC then talk Jaguar XK8, Ford back to F1, are pickups becoming vans, and safety newsWe look back on year 1 of CoC highlighting the Felicity Ace, 4Runners, and the "Teslafication of car sales". Adams does a deep dive into the Gen 1 Jaguar XK8, then Stephan loves on Ford coming back to F1 and hates on the team they're joining (hint: they're a bunch of whiney ass bitches) Are full size pickup trucks becoming passenger carriers with a small uncovered space to carry stuff? The evidence says yes. Finally trauma surgeon Stephan goes into Volvo vs Mercedes approaches to safety plus other ways the roads can be made safer.
2023-02-201h 02Cars on Call
Cars on Call#50: ICE vehicles are cheaper to run than BEVs? CoC goes to the Porsche Track Experience and the Scottsdale auctionsThe guys agree with Twitter that the Ferrari Purosangue looks a bit like a Toyota GR Corolla from the rear. Then they discuss the results of an Anderson Economic Gp study that shows that, in 2022, ICE mid-size crossovers are cheaper to run than comparable BEVs.  Then trauma surgeon Stephan and Steve-0 describe their day at Barber Motorsports Park doing the Porsche Track Experience, while Adams talks about his time at the Scottsdale auctions. 
2023-02-0657 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#49: Misc news, CoC spots a Corrado, we talk odometer fraud and the upcoming BEV Ram pickup, and our trauma surgeon gets into rear seat safetyDid our conversation last week about being able to see Paint to Sample colors on the Porsche configurator make Porsche take that feature down? We say yes. Adams spotted a 1992 VW Corrado and the guys discuss. We also talk odometer fraud--more people are doing it, including high end collectors who should know better. Does the BMW i8 look like it's giving birth to a 911? We say yes. The guys have a lot to say about the upcoming BEV Ram Revolution pickup truck. We all hate the creepy shadow mode. Finally, trauma surgeon Stephan makes the case for maximizing rear...
2023-01-3051 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#45: Used car values dropping fast, Ferrari 355 spotted, the guys' dream 4-car garages, and BEV vs ICE safety comparedSupply vs demand wins again: Used car prices plunge off a steep cliff in Q4 2022 and look to continue dropping well into 2023. Adams spots a Ferrari F355, and we discuss the perils of this alluring but flawed car. The guys choose their dream garages with 3 new cars, 1 classic car, and few constraints. One car was common to all. Then trauma surgeon Stephan highlights some unexpected findings when BEV and ICE vehicles' safety results are compared head-to-head. Buckle up and listen in.
2023-01-021h 00Cars on Call
Cars on Call#42: Corvette as a Brand, and an Alpine on our Land? Plus the upscale Mazda that never happened, and cars nobody dies inWe start with a poetry reading. Really. Trauma surgeon Stephan waxes poetic about the 2022 F1 season. Then Steve and Adams join in to slam an obscene Mercedes AMG GT markup and ogle the oddness of a 1972 SAAB 96. The guys discuss the Corvette as-a-brand scheme with possible sedan and SUV variants (heaven help us) and Renault’s possible US launch of their Alpine sub-brand. We believe both – though intriguing – are rife with dumbness. The boys then recount Mazda’s wannabe Lexus-fighter from 30yrs ago: The Amati. Finally, Stephan lists the vehicles with zero (!) fatalities, and we go into some of the reas...
2022-12-121h 02Cars on Call
Cars on Call#41: Subscription mania, 1970s lux coupes, Mike Clarke talks Bizzarrini, and changing time kills deer2docs and Adams express their disgust with Mercedes for proposing to do what Stephan predicted manufacturers would: charge by the month for enhanced performance. Then the boys talk 1970s and ‘80s personal luxury coupes and why they were best sellers. 1960s Italian sports car authority Mike Clarke joins the group to talk all things Bizzarrini, including his beautiful example that earned him an invitation to the prestigious Quail Motorsports Gathering earlier this year. Finally Trauma Surgeon Stephan Moran goes into how changing to and from Daylight Savings Time kills deer.
2022-12-0554 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#40: The guys talk Mercedes 6.9, Porsche Dakar, and Miatas. Dr Stephan goes ADAS2docs and Adams discuss their love of the late 70s Mercedes 6.9 sedan (no power seats?!!!) and their non-love for the new Porsche 911 Dakar. Returning guest Jeff Bank joins the team to talk Miatas old and new, and then trauma surgeon Stephan does a deep dive into the world of active driver assistance systems (ADAS) and how much safer they keep us. 
2022-11-2850 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#38: Adams joins 2Docs again to talk about buying/selling collector cars online, and the evolution of the luxury car market.Adams joins 2Docs again! Steve-0's neighbor with two Broncos on order finally gets one.  They discuss the new Dodge Hornet with the GLH option. The guys talk about buying/selling collector cars online and Adams deep dives into his experience with Bring a Trailer. The new trio talk about the evolution of the luxury car market from the 60s to now.
2022-11-1449 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#37: Rendezvous the cult movie. Lancia Stratos sighting. Stephan drives the Polestar 2 EV. Are hydrogen fuel cell vehicles safer than the Hindenburg?2Docs reminisce and take a deep dive into the cult French car movie, C'etait un Rendezvous, a high speed blast across mid 70s Paris.  Stevo spot a Lancia Stratos and a Toyota Mirai.  Stephan drives the Polestar 2 EV. 2Docs discuss Q3 sales figures.  Are hydrogen fuel cell vehicles safer than the Hindenburg? 
2022-11-0750 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#34: All Things Automotive with Special Guest, Adams HudsonStephan discusses a recent horrific crash in Nebraska that claimed the lives of six young people. 2docs talk about high BEV transaction prices and how they compare with luxury vehicle prices, and they wonder if Hurricane Ian will lead to flooded cars being sold to unsuspecting buyers elsewhere in the country. Then they talk all things automotive with noted collector and special guest Adams Hudson.
2022-10-1758 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#33: Jerrari, the original Ferrari Purosangue & TikTok takes down Apple Exec2Docs talk about the"rim blow" and the Jerrari-the original Purosangue.  Steve-0 spots a Pontiac (Holden) GTO.  Daniel Mac from TikTok takes down Apple executive.  Subaru Outback has become obese.  
2022-10-1042 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#32: MB AMG C63. What if EVs can't scale? Stephan visits Porsche Museum.2Docs discuss the new Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class that no longer has a V8 yet they kept the 63 number.  They talk about the increasing problems of expensive materials for batteries and EV infrastructure that can't meet demand for charging.  Stephan describers his wonderful day at the Porsche Museum.
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Cars on Call#31: Ferrari Purosangue SUV, Dark Horse Mustang, Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart2Docs are decidedly unenthusiastic (Enzo Ferrari is rolling in his grave) about the new Ferrari Purosangue SUV.  They are excited about the new Ford Mustang which includes the Dark Hourse, the internal combustion engine is not dead yet!!  Stephan describes his wonderful afternoon at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart.
2022-09-2654 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#29: 2022 Car Sales and Do Cell Phone Laws Save Lives?Stevo spots a VW Corrado and 2Docs discuss new car sales for first half of 2022.  Stephan discusses an IIHS article that examined whether or not cell phone laws decrease crashes and fatalities.  
2022-09-1242 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#28: 6 month US sales analysis, Audi coming to F1 and the how quattro changed the company. Why highway-related deaths are going up and we're in the bottom 25% of developed nations.Steve-0 spots a 90s era Grand Cherokee.  2Docs discuss sky rocketing sales of Tesla and Genesis.  Audi is coming to F1 and 2Docs talk about the how the Quattro revolutionized Audi bringing them to the levels of Mercedes and BMW.  Stephan dives into the numbers of rising MVC related fatalities and discusses why the US numbers are deplorably low as compared to developed nations. 2 d
2022-09-0648 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#27: Electric Manx Dune Buggy, Dodge Boys Going Electric. Child Safety Seats, Follow the Directions and Save a Kid's Life.Lots of news to talk about this week.  2Docs discuss the new electric Manx Dune Buggy and the Dodge boys are going electric with the new Charger but keeping the exhaust and stick shift?  BMW continues to underwhelm with new 50th year editions of the M3 and M4.  Stephan takes a deep dive into the sobering statistics of child safety seats and how they aren't used properly.  Don't be Moses, follow the directions.  
2022-08-291h 00Cars on Call
Cars on Call#26: Stephan and Jack Roush talk Mustangs, Muscle Cars, and What Makes a Car Great2Docs bash GM on "optional" OnStar that is not optional.  Obviously the heat BMW got wasn't consider by the GM bean counters.  They discuss the new 2024 Ford Mustang.  More interview audio from Stephan's visit with Jack Roush. They talk Mustangs and drive the 2023 SEMA Roush Mustang P51B and 1969 Boss 429.  Jack talks about what aspect of performance is most important to him in setting up a vehicle.
2022-08-2343 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#25: Jack Roush Interview (Pt.2), Mark Martin in the ER, Hospital Course & Recovery2Docs discuss GM joining Ford cracking down on dealers who flip cars to an LLC so they can jack up the price on desirable vehicles.  Stephan and Jack Roush talk about Mark Martin and Jeff Burton coming to the ER and how Mark couldn't, but Jeff could, identify Jack.  2Docs discuss how the human brain goes into self defense mode when faced with situations or news no-one wants to hear. They also talk about the unhealthy responses human use to cope with stressful situations and environments.  Jack finishes the interview talking about his recovery and admits he wasn't good at...
2022-08-1536 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#24: Jack Roush Interview, The Plane CrashSome news and then we present Part 1 of Stephan’s personal interview with Jack Roush! Jack and Stephan discuss what really happened the day of Jack’s famous airplane crash in 2002 (spoiler alert: the media stories back then got many facts wrong).  Stephan found a letter in his archives written by Connie Bowlin who was with Jack the day of the crash. Jack reads the letter for the first time and the detail account of what actually happened that fateful day.
2022-08-0842 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#23: Stephan describes his amazing day with Jack Roush. They toured Jack’s awesome car collection and gets a behind the scenes view of Jack’s sprawling operation.Stephan describes his amazing day with Jack Roush. They toured Jack’s awesome car collection and gets a behind the seen view of Jack’s sprawling operation. Stevo spots a F150 Lightening in the wild.
2022-08-0149 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#22: BMW's new subscription service. Details about MB Uhlenhaut Coupe. NASCAR announces Chicago street race. Stephan previews interview with Jack Roush, former patient and current friendStevo-O spots 2 Jaguars XJs in 30 seconds and Stephan sees a beater late 70s Cutlass. Man did BMW step in with their ill advised subscription for already installed features. Buckle up, 2Docs are excited about NASCAR’s first-ever street race in downtown Chicago. 2Docs wonder if Porsche is making a mistake by going all electric with the Macan in 2024. Steve-O gives his impression of the new GMC Yukon. Stephan previews his upcoming interview with former patient and current friend Jack Roush.
2022-07-2548 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#21: Red Bull Street Hypercar, F1 British GP. Welcome guest retired surgeon and noted automotive figure Mark Moskowitz, MD.2Docs try to get excited about another hypercar, the Adrian Newey designed Red Bull street/track hypercar. What a race! The British Grand Prix was fabulous, Steve-O and Stephan discuss the highlights. 2Docs welcome retired surgeon and noted automotive figure Mark Moskowitz, MD. Dr. Moskowitz is a contributor for Sports Car Market Magazine, director & curator of the Museum of Automobile History, vice chairman of the board of directors of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, and member of the International Chief Judge Advisory Group. He’s a diehard English sports car fan and owns several Lotuses and Allards.
2022-07-1850 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#20: Mustang II Spotted. Guest interview with Trauma Surgeon Dr. Farin Smith: larger than life Texan, raconteur, motor cycle rider, race car driver, and Deputized SWAT Team member.2Docs recall and lament the surprisingly successful yet cringe worthy Mustang II.  They welcome Stephan's former trauma surgeon partner Dr. Farin Smith.  Dr. Smith hails from Texas, is larger than life, and very good with a knife.  Join us as he talks about he how balances the stress of being a trauma surgeon with speed.
2022-07-1159 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#19: Aztek car spotting, Big Altima Energy, BMW launches M3 Touring (not the one we want), and 2Docs talk about the Isle of Man TT motorcycle raceSteve talks about seeing three Azteks in one day and why his friends still think he's an "Aztek guy". The 2Docs discuss the "Big Altima Energy" phenomenon as well as the fact that new car dealer inventories appear to be increasing. Then they get to the newly introduced BMW M3 Touring, which isn't the Touring they wanted. Finally Steve-0 and Stephan have a conversation about the thrilling but very dangerous Isle of Man TT motorcycle race.
2022-07-0643 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#18: Funny Euro car names. Squeezing unexpected automotive destinations into your vacation. Famous BMW Euro delivery gone wrong. EV road trip nightmare as told in WSJ.2Docs open with car spotting on vacation and funny European car names. Steve and Stephan talk about finding cool automotive sites to visit while vacationing. Stephan saw an amazing curated collation at the Bilbao Guggenheim. Steve-O visited the Gullwing specialists Paul Russell Restorations and the BMW Welt in Munich. 2Docs discuss the WSJ article describing the nightmare of a road trip in an EV.
2022-06-2752 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#17: Ford announces time to change dealer model & announces online only sales. Delorean reboot, really? Steve-0 & Stephan talk about including automotive destinations into traveling.2Docs discuss the big announcement from Jim Farely, CEO of Ford, that it’s time the change the dealer model and how they’ll be moving to direct on-line sales for electric vehicles. Back to the Future all over again? Delorean announces a new EV, is this just another vaporware EV company? 2Docs talk about looking for car museums and collections to visit while they travel.  They close with discussing what they’ve learned during their careers as how to, how not to, inform patients and families of news no-one wants to hear.
2022-06-2053 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#16: BMW M missed the mark with the M4 CSL. Goodbye to discontinued vehicles. Nissan: storied past, future. Stephan gets personal about the emotional toll of trauma.Stephan rants about expensive gas and $75 limit when paying at the pump. 2Docs talk about the BMW M4 CSL: a disappointment. They discuss Nissan's storied past, their uncertain future, and Carlos Ghosn's dramatic escape. Ford still can't get chips for Broncos and has them parked on Dirt Mountain. They give a eulogy to cars going out of production this year.  Stephan opens up and describes how he dealt with the emotional burden of taking care of trauma patients.
2022-06-1353 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#15: Classic Mercedes sells for $143 million!! Rise of SUVs/Crossover and fall of sedans. Intense discussion of the serious risks of teenage drivers.2Docs talk about the amazing record breaking sale by the Mercedes Museum of a classic 1955 300 SLR. Car spotting: Steve-0 sees a new Nissan Frontier and Stephan saw a 1978 Indy Pace Car Corvette and a GTO with a hood tach. 2Docs then talk about the rise of SUVs and Crossovers and the decline of sedans and wagons. Stephan takes a deep dive into the sobering and sometimes tragic world of teenage driving. He also gives advice on how you can keep your teen as safe as they can be in a car.
2022-06-0655 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#14: Good, bad, and weird car names. Car features from the past we miss (and don’t). Intro to teen driver safety.Kentucky Derby Rich Strike reminds 2Docs of some of the greatest comeback stories in automotive racing. 2Docs discuss the good, the bad, the ugly, and the weird car names over the years.  They talk about car features they don't like and those they'd like to come back. Stephan goes over the frightening statistics of teen drivers as an introduction to next weeks deep dive on keeping teens safe.
2022-05-3057 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#13: Steve and substitute cohost Dr Jeff Bank discuss the new Porsche Sport Classic, Mazdaspeed, and 50 years of BMW MStephan is away this week, so Steve and substitute co-host Dr Jeff Bank talk about the just-launched Porsche 911 Sport Classic and how Mazda has morphed from a BMW wannabe to an Audi wannabe. Then they deep dive into the history of BMW M and lament the fact that it isn’t what it used to be and probably never will be. Don’t worry listeners, Stephan returns next week.
2022-05-2347 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#12: Miami GP: Monaco with a tramp stamp. 2Docs take on the new Ford Bronco. Jeep’s rollover history.2Docs discuss the Miami F1 Grand Prix and Audi and Porsche joining F1. Toyota Supra finally now available with a manual transmission. Everything you want to know about the new Ford Bronco. Are Jeeps still a rollover risk?
2022-05-1649 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#11: Toyota is making way too few Gazoo Corollas. Supercar’s maintenance sticker shock. Is the South the new Motor City? Does speed kill?2Docs are not happy with Toyota’s decision to bring so few GR Corollas to the US. They discuss the outrageous maintenance costs for supercars. 2Docs discuss the amazing migrations of automotive manufacturing to the South. Stephan addresses how speed in the wrong place and time magnifies injuries and fatalities.
2022-05-0952 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#10: Tesla’s huge first quarter sales. Used AMG V8s are going for big money. Overland van phenomenon.2Docs discuss Tesla’s huge first quarter sales and used AMG V8s going for big money. They continue talking about #vanlife craze. Stephan discusses safety considerations unique to vans.
2022-05-0241 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#9: Are manual transmissions doomed? Remember: unsecured objects become projectiles in a crash.2Docs mourn the impending death of the manual transmission.  Car spotting.  What does pull vs. push mean for an automotive dealership? Stephan discusses the dangers of unrestrained passengers and objects in your car. 
2022-04-2644 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#8: Car features we love and hate. Safety options you should choose.Steve and Stephan start with discussing the new Toyota GR Corolla and Acura Integra.  Hyundai is rolling out new vehicles and setting a new standard.They then move to talk about car features options they hate and are a must have.  Stephan goes through the history of automotive safety features and tells you why you should choose the optional safety packages.
2022-04-1853 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#7: What's happened to Lexus? Keeping kids safe in cars.Stephan and Steve talk about the Mitsubishi 3000GT and the Suburu BRAT.  What's happened to Lexus?  Stephan talks about keeping children safe in the back seat.  They're not little adults and need special attention when buckling them up.  
2022-04-1153 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#6: 4Runner rant. Has F1 become NASCARfied?Steve and Stephan rant about the 4Runner and discuss everything F1 from last years controversial season ender to their all time favorites. They make the case that F1 has become all about the show like NASCAR. Stephan discusses F1’s quest for driver safety improvements over the years.
2022-04-0350 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#5: New Range Rover. Full size pickup trucks: are they doomed and actually safe?Steve and Stephan talk about the design of the new Range Rover. With the EV revolution and gas prices sky rocketing, are pickups doomed and are they safe?
2022-03-2947 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#4: 70-80s Bumper Stickers. Do We Need Car Dealers? Are Crash Dummies Stupid?Steve and Stephan discuss their favorite bumper stickers from the 70s and 80s.  Stephan takes a deep dive into NHTSA's and IIHS's motor vehicle crash testing and the dummies that are along for the ride.
2022-03-2250 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#3: VW transport ship Felicity Ace on Fire! Why did MB pull the V8? Should school buses have seat belts?Steve and Stephan talk about the loss of Volkswagen Group’s Felicity Ace transport ship.  Mercedes Benz’ oddly pulls the profitable V8 motor from the AMG 63 models. They address the topics of the collector car market.  Notably, Stephan takes on the polarizing topic of whether or not school buses should have seat belts?
2022-03-1549 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#2: Has BMW lost their way and is there a future for tuners like Shelby? Anatomy of a car crashSteve and Stephan answer the questions, has BMW lost its way, and do tuners like Shelby and Roush matter anymore? As a plus they discuss some cars they’ve spotted.  Stephan describes the anatomy of a car crash.
2022-03-1048 minCars on Call
Cars on Call#1: Meet the Docs, Electric Vehicles, and Keep Your Feet Off the Dash!Steve Schutz and Stephan Moran are launching a new and different car podcast. Both guys are physicians and serious car enthusiasts: Steve has been reviewing new cars for almost 30 years, and Stephan is a trauma surgeon who has published in the automotive safety area and taken care of many car crash victims. Join them as they discuss automotive topics that matter to you. In this episode, they introduce themselves, talk electric cars, and tell listeners why they should never put their feet on the dash.
2022-03-0847 min