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The War on Cars

Infiltrating the Auto Show II

The War on Cars

The War on Cars, LLC

Society & Culture, News, News Commentary

4.9937 Ratings

🗓️ 26 April 2022

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

The New York International Auto Show was back and bigger than ever... and so were the cars. Our intrepid correspondents Sarah and Doug braved the crowds and sensory overload to hear straight from auto industry reps about the giant SUVs and muscle cars that will be prowling cities and suburban parking lots in the coming years. From the "menacing" and "in your face" Ford Bronco Raptor to the 800-horsepower Dodge Charger, what do the people who sell these vehicles to the public have to say when confronted with questions about safety? Plus, with e-bikes and scooters ascendant, will they one day take the auto out of the Auto Show?

This episode was sponsored by our friends at Cleverhood rain gear and Radpower Bikes.

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Aaron infiltrated the 2019 New York International Auto Show in Episode 17.

How big is the 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor? "The Raptor is a lane-filling 9.8 inches wider than the base Bronco," according to Kelly Bluebook. Plus, it's so tall that even the fenders "will be shadiing cars in the lanes beside you."

A Dodge Charger driver in Las Vegas killed nine people ranging in age from 5 to 59. Seven were from the same family. The driver was said to have been going more than 100 mph when he ran a red light...

...and that's just one of many horribly violent crashes involving Dodge Chargers and Challengers whose drivers, perhaps taking the brand's marketing to heart, apparently think they "rule the road."

Meanwhile, e-bikes were kind of a big deal at this year's Auto Show. (Canary Media)

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This episode was recorded by Josh Wilcox at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio and edited by Ali Lemer. Our theme music is by Nathaniel Goodyear. Our logo was designed by Dani Finkel of Crucial D Designs.

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0:00.0

If you're looking for the most exciting new vehicles for 2022, do not go to the New York

0:11.0

International Auto Show. Go to rad power bikes.com.

0:15.0

Rad power bikes mission really isn't very different than ours.

0:18.0

They want to make it easier for lots more people to live life without ever having to deal with a hassle of owning or driving a car.

0:26.8

Back in 2005, Mike Radenbaugh was a kid with a 16-mile commute to high school.

0:33.4

He dreamed up his first electric bike

0:35.6

while tinkering in his parents garage.

0:37.9

Today, Brad Power Bikes is North America's

0:40.8

leading electric bike brand, offering affordable e-bikes for every kind of rider.

0:46.0

Visit radpowerbikes.com right now and save up to $400 on their 15th anniversary sale.

0:53.0

Sale runs through May 8th or as long as supplies last.

0:56.3

Again, skip the auto show.

0:58.5

Tell your friends and family to skip the auto show too.

1:01.6

Go to Rad PowerBikes. Com celebrating 50. the auto show to go to rad power bikes

1:02.8

dot com celebrating 15 years of moving car free and helping us win

1:08.7

the war on cars.

1:15.0

Just a quick heads up for sensitive listeners.

1:19.0

We kind of cussed a lot in this episode.

1:21.0

There's some strong language.

1:22.0

So just be aware. This is the war on cars. I'm Aaron Napersack and with me are my co-hosts

1:39.7

Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon. Hey there.

1:42.5

Hello.

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