Talking Cars 167: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and All-Electric Mercedes-Benz

Talking Cars 167: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and All-Electric Mercedes-Benz

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Main theme: We discuss the new EQC, the first fully electric vehicle from Mercedes-Benz, and what impact it may have on the marketplace

Driven this week: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck

Audience questions:

  • Is an all-weather tire the best choice for someone who has to deal with a lot of snow?

  • Which used car should a teenage buyer with a $10,000 budget look for in order to get all-wheel drive?

  • Would an EV or a hybrid be a better choice for use in the Dominican Republic?

  • What is the eTorque system in the new Ram 1500 pickup truck?


As with other “Talking Cars” episodes, this one is available free through Apple Podcasts. (Subscribe to the audio or video.) You’ll also find the audio on Spotify and video on YouTube.

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• Toyota Corolla Hatch, Tesla Autopilot Safety, episode 163
• Ram 1500, Classic Cars in Cuba, episode 162

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