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Ken Chester
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RoadWorthy Drive
2019 RAM 1500 Rebel pickup truck review; Tech with Sasha explores driving a vehicle with your mind
Ken reviews the all-new 2019 RAM 1500 Rebel Quad Cab pickup truck; Tech with Sasha explores the possibility of controlling a vehicle with just your mind.
2019-04-28
37 min
RoadWorthy Drive
Unconstitutional Parking Rules; Mobility & Poor Folks: Mobility Infrastructure in the Heartland
Ken & Sasha discuss unconstitutional parking rules; explore mobility alternatives for poor folks; and report on mobility infrastructure projects in the heartland
2019-04-28
37 min
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News from the Showroom; Tech with Sasha explores electric power from snow and Waymo’s new app
Ken reports on several new model year 2020 vehicles coming to market: Tech with Sasha discusses electric power from snow and Waymo's new app in the Google Play Store.
2019-04-24
37 min
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5G and autonomous driving; a backyard mechanic takes on Tesla; and how robotics with impact farming in 2019
Ken and Sasha discuss: how wireless 5G communications will affect autonomous driving systems; lessons learned from a backyard mechanic who restores a Tesla Model S by himself; and finally how robotics will impact farming in 2019.
2019-04-24
37 min
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Disruptive New Mobility Start-ups; Tech with Sasha Takes on Mobility vs Disability
Ken and Sasha discuss several new mobility start-ups that seek to change your transportation habits; Tech with Sasha explorers the challenges in mobility vs disability.
2019-04-15
37 min
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3D printed automotive parts; Your Walk Score; and Flying Cars
Ken and Sasha explore production-ready 3D printed automotive parts; explain what a walk score is and why it matters; and finally shares updates on the progress of flying cars.
2019-04-15
37 min
RoadWorthy Drive
How TV Shows and Movies are affecting our mobility future – Part II
Ken and Sasha continue this week's conversation with a fun look at the tv shows and movies of today and their impact on the designers and engineers of our mobility future.
2019-04-11
37 min
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How TV Shows and Movies are affecting our mobility future – Part 1
Ken and Sasha explore and discuss the impact of TV shows and movies of the past on the designers and engineers of our mobility future.
2019-04-11
37 min
RoadWorthy Drive
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF review; Tech with Sasha – No More Robocalls and the CANOO Subscription Service
Ken reviews the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF; Tech with Sasha rejoices over the end of the extended warranty robocalls and the introduction of CANOO, a vehicle subscription service with a twist.
2019-04-02
37 min
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Walking, Mobility & The American Sidewalk
Ken and Sasha discuss and debate the history, condition and future of the American sidewalk as the most basic form of mobility.
2019-04-02
37 min
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2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid review; Tech with Sasha – Cyber Security and ExoSkeletons for Humans
Ken reviews the all-new 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid sedan; Tech with Sasha discusses cyber security and exoskeletons for humans
2019-03-26
37 min
RoadWorthy Drive
Keep on Truckin’ – The latest news about electric and self-driving big rig trucks!
Ken and Sasha discuss the latest happenings with over-the-road big rig trucks - from electric power to self-driving rigs!
2019-03-26
37 min
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2019 Lexus UX 200 F-Sport Review; Tech with Sasha talks about Vehicle Subscription Services
Ken reviews the all-new 2019 Lexus UX SUV and Tech with Sasha rants about car ownership while discussing vehicle subscription services.
2019-03-18
37 min
RoadWorthy Drive
Bringing Order to Scootermania; Harnessing the Sun in Coal Country; The Feds Talk Tech at SXSW
Ken and Sasha report on a company's plans to bring order to scootermania; one family-owned energy company's novel plan for survival in coal country; and what the US Department of Transportation is talking about this year at SXSW in Austin, TX
2019-03-18
37 min
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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV Review; Tech with Sasha explores the pros and cons of 5G tech
Ken reivews the all-new, 4th generation 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV; Sasha talks about the pros and cons of 5G tech during Tech with Sasha.
2019-03-13
37 min
RoadWorthy Drive
In the Driver’s Seat – Tips for Successful New or Used Car Shopping!
This hour, Ken and Sasha share the tips and information you need to know when shopping for that next new or used vehicle.
2019-03-13
37 min
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2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD crossover; Tech with Sasha talks Data Security
Ken reviews the refreshed 2019 Mazda CX-5 AWD crossover, Sasha talks about data sharing and the Internet of Things during Tech with Sasha.
2019-03-03
37 min
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An Electric Car Lifestyle; Canada’s “Amazing” Transportation Tech; IIHS 2019 Safety Awards
Ken and Sasha talk about adopting an electric car lifestyle; Canada promotes amazing "new" transportation tech; and the 2019 Safety Awards given by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
2019-03-03
37 min
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2019 Lexus GX 460 Luxury SUV review; Tech with Sasha investigates autonomous farming
Ken reviews the tried and true 2019 Lexus GX 460 Luxury SUV; Tech with Sasha covers what's new in autonomous farming.
2019-02-24
37 min
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Green New Deal; Autonomous Cars, Bicycles & Pedestrians; Your Car is a Hacker Magnet
Ken and Sasha discuss the finer points of the Green New Deal as it relates to transportation; a look at how autonomous cars may impact bicyclists and pedestrians; and how your new car may be in fact a magnet for hackers.
2019-02-24
37 min
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2019 Kia Optima SX Turbo and Tech with Sasha
Ken reviews the refreshed 2019 Kia Optima SX Turbo sedan: Tech with Sasha reviews the cold weather performance of electric vehicles.
2019-02-17
37 min
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Introducing WIKE, Walmart’s NOW Delivery Woes; and Nikola Motors Goes Battery-Electric
Ken & Sasha introduce WIKE, an active transportation company; discuss Walmart's recent challenges with instant deliveries; and examine Nikola Motors' development of a battery-electric semi truck.
2019-02-17
37 min
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Introducing the 2020 Ford Explorer; Tech with Sasha explores wearables, bugs and the tech
Ken and Sasha discuss the 6th generation 2020 Ford Explorer SUV; Tech with Sasha reviews wearables, bugs, and tech police.
2019-02-05
37 min
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SeaBubbles, Robot Valets & Adventures in Autonomous Ride Sharing
Ken and Sasha discuss SeaBubble water taxis, airport parking with robots and adventures in autonomous ride sharing.
2019-02-05
37 min
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2019 Mobility Trends that will Boom or Bust; Tech with Sasha: robotic servititude and high voltage weed zappers
Ken & Sasha discuss leading mobility trends for 2019, while Tech with Sasha explores robotic servitude and high voltage weed zappers for the farm.
2019-01-27
37 min
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Autonomous Motorcycles; The dark side of Micromobility; Waymo’s Michigan Factory
Ken & Sasha discuss autonomous motorcycles; explore the dark side of the e-scooter craze; and investigate Waymo's new Michigan factory.
2019-01-27
37 min
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First Look: 2020 Toyota Supra Coupe; Tech with Sasha discusses leggy drones
Ken takes a first look at the 5th generation 2020 Toyota Supra Coupe; while Tech With Sasha examines electrified construction equipment and leggy drones.
2019-01-24
37 min
RoadWorthy Drive
Smart Glass, GM’s EV Aspirations, and Big Rig Tech
Ken & Sasha discuss: The rise of Smart Glass - Boom, bust or hassle; GM's EV aspirations; and the latest technology from the world of big rig trucking.
2019-01-24
37 min
RoadWorthy Drive
Atlis XT Electric Pickup Truck; Power to the Machines – Tech with Sasha
Ken reviews the exciting Atlis XT electric pickup truck concept, with Sasha talks power to the machines during Tech with Sasha.
2019-01-13
37 min
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Headlight Safety, Airbag Helmets, and Segway’s e-skates
Ken & Sasha discuss headlight safety, advanced helmets and what Segway's e-skates
2019-01-13
37 min
RoadWorthy Drive
2019 Ford Edge and Tech with Sasha
Ken reviews the updated 2019 Ford Edge AWD Titanium crossover, while Sasha reports on the end of electric vehicle range anxiety during Tech with Sasha.
2019-01-06
37 min
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Tesla, Connected Cars and New Car Obsolescence.
Ken and Sasha share news from Tesla, the Truth about Connected Cars and ask if your new wheels are already obsolete.
2019-01-06
37 min
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Electric Motorcycles and Tech with Sasha!
Ken explores electric performance and dirt bikes while Sasha discusses fingerprint tech in Tech with Sasha
2019-01-06
37 min
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The Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Survey Report
Ken and Sasha discuss the results of the annual Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Report - which ranks the top twenty countries in readiness for the deployment of autonomous vehicles.
2019-01-06
37 min
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Meet the Byton electric SUV and Tech with Sasha
Ken introduces the 2019 Byton M-Byte electric SUV, Tech with Sasha discusses the scary side of new technology
2019-01-06
37 min
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Betta with Jetta?
Ken reviews the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T R-Line sedan and Tech with Sasha explores mind-reading cars.
2019-01-06
37 min
RoadWorthy Drive
RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – July 01, 2018 – Hour #2
This hour, the RoadWorthy Drive Crew revisits its "Made in America" reporting with a look at the American Made Index; A look at Mercedes-Benz move into the Energy Storage business; and Electric Scooters - Part II!
2018-07-06
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – July 01, 2018 – Hour #1
The RoadWorthy Drive Crew tackles the finer points of California's new privacy law, remark on Saudi Arabian's new found driving rights and reflect on what's going on with crude oil.
2018-07-06
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – June 24, 2018 – Hour #2
Ken and the rest of the RoadWorthy Drive Crew tackles summer vehicle maintenance, smart cities and digital car keys for the hour.
2018-06-27
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – June 24, 2018 – Hour #1
The RoadWorthy Drive Crew goes old school for the hour - sharing what consumers should know when buying a used car - either from a dealer or private sale.
2018-06-27
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – June 17, 2018 – Hour #2
Ken and the rest of the RoadWorthy Drive Crew discuss three unique new vehicles coming to the marketplace; Seattle's Bike Sharing War; and what Elon Musk's Boring Company is doing in Chicago.
2018-06-19
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – June 17, 2018 – Hour #1
The RoadWorthy Drive Crew tackles what "Made in America" means in the globally sourced automotive industry - Where your vehicle is made and the American Automobile Labeling Act are discussed and debated.
2018-06-19
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – June 10, 2018 – Hour #2
Ken and Jack do another hour of RoadWorthy Drive without the sassy and sweet Sasha. Commercial aircraft vulnerabilities; autonomous garden equipment; and autonomous cars that are monitored remotely by humans round out the topics for this hour.
2018-06-11
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – June 10, 2018 – Hour #1
The RoadWorthy Drive Crew is down one this week as Ken & Jack soldier on - the main topic of this hour is Usage Based Car Insurance.
2018-06-11
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – June 3, 2018 – Hour #2
The RoadWorthy Drive Crew covers news from the parts bin, as well as flying autonomous taxis, how Consumer Reports changed its mind about the Tesla Model 3 and the latest from those self driving folks at Waymo.
2018-06-06
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – June 3, 2018 – Hour #1
On the heels of FiatChrysler's five-year plan being made public, the RoadWorthy Drive Crew has an emotional discussion about the future of the Chrysler and Dodge brands in the United States - yes, this took the whole hour!
2018-06-06
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – May 27, 2018 – Hour #2
Ken, Sasha and Jack discuss the truth about the required resources to sustain electric vehicles; safety and compliance issues concerning self-driving cars; and Rivian - an electric car company that owns a modern car assembly plant in the United States and wants to build the "Land Rover" of electric SUVs.
2018-05-29
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – May 27, 2018 – Hour #1
This hour, the RoadWorthy Drive Crew tackles folding bikes as a mobility choice, electric bikes and scooters as a growing thing, and the trials and tribulations of the Tesla Model 3 sedan.
2018-05-29
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – May 20, 2018 – Hour #2
Ken and the RoadWorthy Drive Crew discuss the three wheeled Electra Meccanica SOLO, digital vehicle registration/digital license plates and finally a revisit to electric roadways.
2018-05-20
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – May 20, 2018 – Hour #1
The RoadWorthy Drive Crew tackles the dangers of keyless cars, the future of public transportation in a future of mobility and a look at the alternative plans of one company that is part of Big Oil.
2018-05-20
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – May 13, 2018 – Hour #2
During Hour #2, news From the Parts Bin is shared, while Mobility, Connectivity Services and the new Rolls-Royce SUV are discussed.
2018-05-13
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – May 13, 2018 – Hour #1
Sasha has the week off as Ken & Jack grapple with tidbits From the Parts Bin, Prom & Teen Drivers; Truck Trailer Underride Protection and 5G wireless networks and your private information.
2018-05-13
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – May 6, 2018 – Hour #2
Ken shares news From the Parts Bin at the top of the hour. A patent for a motorcyle/car hybrid by a major manufacturer, a report about the growing electric changing infrastructure and a tale about two wanna-be automotive manufacturers round out the program.
2018-05-09
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – May 6, 2018 – Hour #1
Ken takes listeners for the usual tour for news From the Parts Bin. Topics include a warning for consumers, and defining what connected vehicles are and clearing the air with respect to what is meant by an "autonomous vehicle".
2018-05-09
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – April 30, 2018 – Hour #2
The RoadWorthy Drive Crew grapples with the American impact of China policies toward the auto industry, a setback in EPA rule changes and Toyota's connected and cleaner vision for the future.
2018-05-06
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – April 30, 2018 – Hour #1
During this information packed hour, the Crew asks the question "Are Passenger Cars Dead"?, as well as explore what the Asian automakers are doing and finally offering some consumer advice about current deals and strategies in the marketplace if you will be looking to buy in the near future.
2018-05-06
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – April 23, 2018 – Hour #2
The RoadWorthy Drive crew goes rogue and off-script for this hour. Freewheeling conversation about a variety of subjects ensue!
2018-04-27
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – April 23, 2018 – Hour #1
Humans & Self Driving Cars; Rear Crash Prevention Ratings; and Volkswagen News round out the topics for the hour. Of course Ken pulls tidbits From the Parts Bin, alone with the usual banter with Jack & Sasha.
2018-04-27
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – April 15, 2018 – Hour #2
The World's First Electrified Charging Road, A look at the life of an over-the-road trucker and an World of Uber update round out the topics for this hour. As always, some rummaging around for automotive news From the Parts Bin will be featured at the top of the hour.
2018-04-18
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – April 15, 2018 – Hour #1
Car Wars, A Flying Car Update and Tesla's all new Model Y crossover are the topics discussed during this hour. As always, Ken takes to rummaging about for automotive tidbits From the Parts Bin.
2018-04-18
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – April 8, 2018 – Hour #2
During this hour, Sasha phones it in while Ken shares information he found From the Parts Bin. A look at 2017's Longest Lasting Vehicles list, Car Top Camping, and Other RV Adventures; and The Dangers of High-Speed Police Pursuits round out the hour.
2018-04-14
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – April 8, 2018 – Hour #1
Another information-packed hour! Ken rummages around for news From the Parts Bin and Sasha is MIA from the studio. Topics include Recalls, recalls, recalls; A conversation about when regulations are a BAD idea!; and an out of this world experience - for $792,000/night.
2018-04-14
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – April 01, 2018 – Hour #2
This hour of RoadWorthy Drive features the normal timely news From the Parts Bin at the top of the hour. Atlanta held digital hostage, the EPA's proposed rollback of fuel economy and emission standards, and Volkswagen's full-size pickup truck concept round out the discussions for the hour.
2018-04-05
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – April 01, 2018 – Hour #1
This hour of RoadWorthy Drive features the usual rummaging around for news From the Parts Bin. Ken spends this hour discussing the continuing fall out from the Uber accident in Arizona, an update on what Alphabet's (Google) Waymo self-driving unit has been up to and finally, comments from the peanut gallery as the skeptics weigh in.
2018-04-05
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – March 25, 2018 – Hour #2
For this hour, its the usual rummaging around for timely news From the Parts Bin. Topics include a legislative update, the dark side of credit and the gig economy and finally Utopia and the autonomous car.
2018-03-31
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – March 25, 2018 – Hour #1
This hour, Ken rummages for news From the Parts Bin. This special episode is focused on the Uber autonomous car accident in Arizona, the state of current self-driving tech, and the next steps for the autonomous vehicle industry.
2018-03-31
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – March 18, 2018 – Hour #1
During this hour of RoadWorthy Drive, Ken rummages for late-breaking automotive news and features From the Parts Bin at the top of the hour. Topics include auto insurance overcharging by a major US Bank, a conversation about autonomous flying taxis now available in New Zealand; and a major Texas city with a large SUV assembly plant ditches its buses for a ride-sharing app.
2018-03-24
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – March 11, 2018 – Hour #2
Welcome to this hour of RoadWorthy Drive! As always, Ken starts with some automotive news From the Parts Bin. Green Cars in a Carbon World, Self-driving car ethics and statistics; and the plight of new car dealers in a digital world round out the topics for the hour.
2018-03-13
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – March 11, 2018 – Hour #1
This hour starts as always with a rummaging around for news From the Parts Bin; Topics for the hour include Uber's Autonomous Trucks; A Tesla Update about the Model 3 and the Tesla Semi; and finally - Diesel's woes and WHOA in the United States.
2018-03-13
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – March 04, 2018 – Hour #2
For this hour - the usual rummaging around for news From the Parts Bin; Ford's "Better Idea" about mobility; A conversation about your "connected" wheels; and urban congestion - a tale of three cities.
2018-03-07
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – March 4, 2018 – Hour #1
This hour - Ken makes his regular journey to find automotive news tidbits From the Parts Bin; Topics include electric cars and the electric grid, how ride sharing is affecting mobility in unusual ways; and a automotive legislation update - state and federal.
2018-03-07
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – February 25, 2018 – Hour #2
It's more rummaging around to share news From the Parts Bin. Roads, bridges and highways - maintenance and repair and the ways to pay for it is the topic for the hour. Gasoline Tax increase - Pro or Con - Listeners are invited to weigh in.
2018-02-27
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – February 25, 2018 – Hour #1
Ken rummages for news From the Parts Bin; Automotive Leasing is the topic for the hour as Ken goes from Leasing 101 to current leasing options (including used vehicle leasing!) to finally what is new and coming soon to the leasing marketplace.
2018-02-27
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – February 18, 2018 – Hour #2
During this hour, its first odds and ends From the Parts Bin. The theme for this episode is electric cars - from the grid and infrastructure, to the truth about lithium and finally grid cybersecurity and you.
2018-02-21
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – February 18, 2018 – Hour #1
During this hour, after covering some odds and ends From the Parts Bin, Ken takes issue with a recent online car review, reports on luxury car collision losses and talks about Amazon's Driverless Car Program.
2018-02-21
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – February 12, 2018 – Hour #2
Ken shares odds and ends From the Parts Bin during the first segment; Topics include Changing Times, Changing Tech, Changing Auto Show? Why do new automatic transmissions have so many gears and a look at electric planes and autonomous planes.
2018-02-14
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – February 12, 2018 – Hour #1
This hour, Ken rummages around for odds and ends In The Parts Bin; The 2018 Chicago Auto Show is discussed - Ken's observations and his favorite picks for notable new domestic and foreign vehicles at the show.
2018-02-14
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 12-31-2017 – Hour #2
Hyundai's Intelligent Personal Assistant and the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross debut get a spin in Breaking News. Ken reads a book from the past with some future truths, Owner's Manual Confidential and vehicle indicator lights are the topics for the hour.
2018-02-05
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 12-31-2017 – Hour #1
For this hour of RoadWorthy Drive - Ken discusses the actual cost of car ownership and driverless bus testing in Minnesota in Breaking News; and the RoadWorthy Drive Crew looks back at 2017 - topics that left an impression.
2018-02-05
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 02-04-2018 – Hour #2
Ken rummages through automotive news tidbits From the Parts Bin; Topics include - Ride Sharing Gains Traction, The Story of Two American Assembly Plants, and FutureWorld: A look at driverless accommodations.
2018-02-05
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – February 4, 2018 – Hour #1
Ken shakes things up for this hour of RoadWorthy Drive with the launch of a new segment - Passion Driven Tech with Sasha for the first segment. Topics include odds and ends From the Parts Bin, What's Up with Big Oil and finally A Different Kind of Self-Driving Car.
2018-02-05
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 01-28-2018 – Hour #2
Ken leads off with automotive odds and ends from his inbox during From the Parts Bin. This hour is Part II of an overview of the best of the recent auto shows in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Detroit introduced by the foreign automakers. There is even a brief conversation on some of the more compelling concept vehicles - and Ken's "Jack moment".
2018-01-30
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 01-28-2018 – Hour #1
Ken discusses odds and ends from his inbox during the new segment - From the Parts Bin. The Main Topic for the hour are some of the best vehicles from domestic automakers introduced during the recent car show in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Detroit. Cars, trucks, crossovers, SUVs and American Exotics are discussed.
2018-01-30
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 01-21-2018 – Hour #2
This hour: US becomes the world's 2nd largest producer of crude oil and putting dreams in driveways in breaking news. Topics include "Here come the Chinese" - no really this time; Cyber security and the OBD2 port in your car; and will GM beat Tesla to building an electric pickup truck?
2018-01-23
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 01-21-2018 – Hour #1
Breaking News for this hour - European automaker to reenter US market and FiatChrysler to remain independent - for now. Discussion topics include - Jarvis, a self-driving car's best friend, Volkswagen, the "Comeback Kid" and beware of TechLash!
2018-01-23
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 01-14-2018 – Hour #2
Fuel Economy calculations change at the EPA and its a higher bar for Top Honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in Breaking News. This hour, the RoadWorthy Drive crew discusses Made in America news, GM's ditching of manual control in its vehicles and the cost benefits of electric vs gasoline driving cars.
2018-01-18
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 01-14-2018 – Hour #1
DO NOT DRIVE! - an automaker's warning and New York State Police launch drones - in Breaking News. This is a special AUTO SHOW EDITION - where the 2018 CES show in Las Vegas and 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit are discussed, along with a peek at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show.
2018-01-18
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 12-20-2017 – Hour #2
Volvo's autonomous driving project gets detoured and driverless car insurance is now a thing in Breaking News. In this episode, the RoadWorthy Drive crew takes on the unexpected impact of autonomous cars, the future of solar windows and NIO, another Tesla Contender.
2018-01-18
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 12-20-2017 – Hour #1
In this special episode of RoadWorthy Drive, Ken and the RoadWorthy Drive team tackles the four "D"s of reckless driving during this holiday season - Drunk Driving, Drugged Driving, Drowsy Driving and Distracted Driving. Let's Be Careful Out There!
2018-01-18
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 01-07-2018 – Hour #2
Car assembly meets the bionic man and the OTHER car show in Breaking News. Topics include Autonomous Vehicle News Roundup, Introducing Jasper - your friend in the child booster seat biz and why mixing pot and driving is NOT ok!
2018-01-12
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 01-07-2018 – Hour #1
Ken shares his recent new car buying experience with his wife. Topics include the end of the American Family Sedan, a look at the slugfest shaping up with the introduction of the 2019 full-size pickup trucks, and the autonomous vehicle experience - its not just about the passengers!
2018-01-12
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 12/17/2017 – Hour #2
In Breaking News - a Toll Road Tries Surge Pricing and $18,000 for an Uber. Topics this episode include the Hottest Vehicles at SEMA 2017, Smart Cities, and The Fall of Faraday Future.
2017-12-30
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 12/17/2017 – Hour #1
In this episode - From the Los Angeles Auto Show - 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 convertible and the 2018 Nissan Kicks CUV. Topics include turning electric cars into ATMs, Ruminations about Ward's 10 Best Engines - so what? and Ken goes on a rant - "Don't Let This Happen to You"!
2017-12-30
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 12/10/2017 – Hour #2
This hour: Volvo creates a direct competitor to Tesla and General Motors brings e-commerce to the dashboard in breaking news. Topics for this episode include Ford's attempt at direct vehicle sales in China, Trucking news from the Freight Desk and two Electrified German vehicle icons.
2017-12-19
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 12/10/2017 – Hour #1
For this episode, meet the Genovation GXE electric supercar and a Laborghini-inspired massage chair in breaking news; Topics for the hour include an insurance "Auto Pilot" rate incentive for Teslas, For want of a taco truck - autonomous car meets a "road block", and speeding recognized as a national safety issue.
2017-12-19
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 12/03/2017 – Hour #2
During this episode, its about a new American-made advanced sports car called the Aria-FXE and Toyota's plans to build a renewable power and hydrogen production plant in breaking news; Topics for the hour include Apple's autonomous vehicle testing in Arizona, Cell-phone maker Samsung's $8 Billion bet on autonomous cars and graphene batteries and another Tesla news round-up - Electric Trucks & Lithium Batteries.
2017-12-19
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 12/03/2017 – Hour #1
This hour, its all about a self-driving car degree and the growing popularity of hydrogen in breaking news; topics include tires and tire maintenance, evaluation of passenger side protection in small front overlap crashes and the autonomous gasoline-free future of General Motors.
2017-12-19
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 11-26-2017 – Hour #2
Uber goes autonomous with Volvo, Mahindra expands in Detroit during Breaking News; Topics of the hour include SEMA in China, Parking in the Future and Battery Storage - the next IT thing.
2017-12-07
37 min
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RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 11-26-2017 – Hour #1
The amazing shrinking automotive factory and Aston Martin goes condo in Breaking News. Topics this hour cover the "Transformative Years - 2020-2030", the smaller pool of Certified Used Vehicles and a trucker's concerns about the new Tesla Semi.
2017-12-07
37 min
RoadWorthy Drive
RoadWorthy Drive with Ken Chester – 11-19-2017 – Hour #2
Thomas Built Buses shows off an electric school bus and Nissan unveils an autonomous electric SUV in breaking news. Topics this week feature electric roads and paint, All things Tesla from Model 3 production hell to its all new electric semi truck.
2017-12-07
37 min