
Wheel Bearings is a podcast about cars and transportation hosted by Sam Abuelsamid, Nicole Wakelin and Roberto Baldwin
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 444 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AutomotiveLeisure | |||

This week both Sam and Nicole had the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy although in different colors.
Nicole has had several first drives to report on including the Kia K4 hatchback, refreshed Honda Pilot and Honda Prelude. Congress voted not to kil... more
At CES 2026 Sam and friend of the show John Voelker sat down for a conversation with Giovanni Lanfranchi, CEO of Zeekr Technology Europe to learn more about the Geely Group's approach to product development
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Unfortunately, Robbie had a migraine this morning so it's just Nicole and Sam. Nicole has been driving the latest Toyota Prius with AWD in New Hampshire snow and Sam had the Cadillac Lyriq Signature Sport AWD in Michigan winter weather.
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We're back and this week all voices were recorded all the way through the show. Sorry again about last week. Nicole lucked out and had the Land Rover Defender Octa during some serious New Hampshire winter weather and Sam had a Porsche Macan 4S Electr... more
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I’m a long time listener. Seems like 3-5 years. Love the content and Hosts. Great job team
I am a car fanatic.
I like to be aware of changes in the automotive market.
These guys are current and they don’t hesitate to make critical comments but I would like them to give more information on failing cars and trucks.
I would like them to do more hard nosed investigations of failing systems.
Recently they reviewed a Jeep Grand Wagoneer and I believe they should have issued a strong “Do Not Buy” warning.
I have encountered bad reviews of the Grand Wagoneer and I would never consider buying ... more
Great show, love it. Who the heck are Tommy and Roman and why do you talk about them like they are Madonna or Barack Obama? Why should I bother to wade through ten minutes of horrible and highly offensive YouTube ads plus an interrupting ad every other sentence?
Too often I hear them say, I don’t have the maroney with me. Or they don’t remember the facts, like whether it’s a plug-in, hybrid or not.
extremely informative, detailed, thorough but also contains lots of practical advice and criticisms.
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This podcast offers an engaging exploration into the automotive world, with a focus on current trends, vehicle reviews, and industry insights. The hosts engage in lively discussions about various car models, innovations in electric and hybrid vehicles, and the intricacies of automotive technology while sharing personal anecdotes and experiences from test drives. They also frequently critique the evolving automotive market, addressing key issues such as vehicle affordability, legislative changes, and the impact of technology on consumer choices. With a blend of humor and insightful commentary, this podcast is perfect for car enthusiasts and anyone interested in understanding the rapidly changing landscape of transportation.
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Wheel Bearings launched 9 years ago and published 444 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Wheel Bearings include:
1. Harvey Briggs
2. Marc-Andre Forget
3. Craig Cole
4. Mike Dowsett
5. Michael Dunne
6. Benjamin Maillard
7. Trisha Jung
8. Daisuke Ido
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