Show Times:
Tuesdays
11am PST (2pm EST)
About The Show:
Union-Tribune Wheels editor Mark Maynard has the latest automotive news, technology and advice. Looking for the answers to your car problems? Mark and his co-host Dave Stall have the answers every Tuesday at 11 a.m. live in Maynard's Garage on SignOn-wsRadio.com.
About The Host:
Mark Maynard has been the automotive editor at the San Diego Union-Tribune since 1992.
He drives nearly 200 vehicles a year for review, has attended several high-performance driving schools and a few off-road driving courses.
Show Contact Info:
mark.maynard@UTSanDiego.com
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Maynards Garage Radio
Host: Mark Maynard and Dave Stall
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Upcoming Episodes:
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05/29/12 - Maynards Garage Radio
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Recent Episodes:
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05/22/12 - Maynards Garage Radio
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05/15/12 - ALL ABOUT ECO
01. Fisker Karma: Overview and walkaround
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4-seat, extended-range electric sedan with an estimated 50-mile electric driving range after which a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cyilnder engine powers a generator to give a driving range of up to 300 miles. Power: 400-hp, 959 lb.-ft. torque and 0-60 mph in 6.3 seconds.
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Sold in three trim levels, starting prices range from $103,000 to $116,000, including the $1,000 freight charge.
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800 cars have been delivered since December, including 30 in San Diego by Marvin K. Brown, http://www.MKB.com
02: Fisker Automotive: Atlantic and the future
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Anaheim, Calif.-based, headquarters has 400 engineers, a stable of designers and other industry professionals from all parts of the globe.
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Fisker has announced plans for a family-level, 4-seat sedan, named Atlantic. And there’s a new manufacturing facility being prepared in Delaware. http://www.fiskerautomotive.com/en-us
03. Porsche 918: Driving trials continue
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The 770-hp, gasoline-electric 918 Spyder is planned for production at the end of September 2013, with the first customer deliveries currently scheduled for the United States late in 2013. Fuel consumption is in the region of 3 liters per 100 kilometers, or 78.1 miles per gallon.
04. Car culture: Kearny Pearson Ford Kia
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I bought a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid from college-graduating son, which is determined to saved the world through environmental studies.
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The Escape Hybrid video: http://youtu.be/o17MedgQ9oM
• http://www.kearnypearsonford.com/
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05/08/12 - SCION DICER, FORD FOCUSED, POOR BETTY
01. New car test: 2013 Scion FR-S
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200-hp, rear-drive coupe is a partnership between Toyota and Subaru. Scion will market the FR-S for Toyota, Subaru’s model is the BRZ. Both cars have identical hardware but different front and rear designs. FR-S pricing starts at about $25,000.
02: Ford Focus EV: 67 dealers certified for spring launch
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Doug Davis of Kearny Pearson Ford (one of two certified dealers in San Diego County) talks about Ford’s Go Green initiative, dealership upgrades and special service and sales experts for the EV. http://www.kearnypearsonford.com/
03. Ford supports non-profits: Donates more than $220,000 to San Diego charities.
• Local agencies support education, disaster readiness, veterans and children’s health programs.
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04. Car culture: struggling 1968 VW van - save it, sell it?
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Trusty “Betty” fuel starved – again. What could it be?
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New Internet reality TV show, “Car E.R.” based on female car mechanic.
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A brief history of rims. So what’s the big deal?
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05/01/12 - Maynards Garage Radio
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04/24/12 - MICHELIN, '13GC, BUYING BEHAVIOR
01. Tire technology: Michelin debuts 90,000-mile Defender
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Ron Margadonna, senior technical marketing manager for Michelin NA; Greenville, S.C., highlights the tire’s footprint for safety, fuel efficiency and range. Pricing starts at about $100 per tire.
02. Road test: 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T
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Personality and power go a long way in defining people and a good sport coupe. The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe got a good dose of both with some subtle styling enhancements that now make this car turn heads.
03. Mr. Fixit Minute: Power steering 101
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How it works and how to service.
04. Car culture: Buying behavior - chick cars, guys cars
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Truecar.com survey’s annual demographic survey finds that gender preferences among the buyers of various automotive brands still exists, but the gap is narrowing, said Jesse Toprak, Vice President of Market Intelligence at online site for new car pricing and industry trends. www.Truecar.com
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Griot’s Garage, the long-time catalog and online purveyor of upscale car-care products, has now partnered with Advance Auto Parts to stock a selection of its most popular products. You can expect to find such choices as Speed Shine, car wash, spray-on wax, spray-on car wash and micro fiber products. http://www.griotsgarage.com/
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The Standard Catalog of Pontiac 1926-2002 is back the ultimate reference guide for Pontiac fans and auto historians, is back. Available from Krause Publications, publisher of Old Cars Weekly, this reference includes a comprehensive Pontiac price guide with updated collector pricing through 2005 models. Pricing: $20. Orders:
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04/17/12 - HOTDOGGERS, BRZ, CHILI COOKOFF
01. Wienermobile: You can’t NOT smile at this friendly land blimp
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The first Wienermobile began rolling in 1936. The current evolution is 27 feet long, 8 feet wide and stands 11 feet tall. It’s on a Chevy one-ton truck chassis with a 6.0-liter, 350-hp, V-8. There are six ketchup and mustard colored seats, blue skies on the ceiling and a bun roof.
02. Subaru BRZ: Good news and bad
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First, the good: the 200-hp, rear-drive sport coupe (shared with Scion FR-S) goes on sale April 20. The bad news is that only about 500 cars a month will be available to U.S. dealers.
03. Mr. Fixit Minute: Automatic transmissions – how they work and fail
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The transmission is the weak link of the automobile and the most expensive element to repair next to the air conditioning system.
04. Car culture: 4th annual Hot Roddin’ and Chili Cookoff
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60-plus cars, 10-plus chili cookers at Simpson’s Nursery to benefit the Jamul Kiwanis Youth Scholarship Foundation. What’s in your secret chili recipe?
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04/10/12 - COLLISION REPAIR, RADIATOR DESPAIR
01. Collision Repair: VeriFacts sets a car straight
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Newport Beach-based VeriFacts Automotive is one of the industry's only on-site, hands-on quality assessment and coaching solutions available to collision repair and claims professionals. www.verifactsauto.com/
02: Mr. Fixit minute: When the radiator blows!
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The radiator may be the most important component of a vehicle. Dave names a few good “don’t do’s” to keep the vehicle cooling.
03. Gas prices: AutoPacific fuel price survey
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Do fuel prices really affecT vehicle purchase intentions? Not so much, according to the new survey by www.autopacific.com/, an automotive marketing research and product-consulting firm based in Tustin. Analyst Ty Michaels calls in with highlights of the survey. www.autopacific.com/
04. Road test: 2012 Buick Verano
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The compact Verano is an ideal luxury fit at $27,345.
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04/03/12 - Maynards Garage Radio
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03/27/12 - GOODGUYS, FAST TIMES, FREE JEEP
01. Goodguys: Del Mar Nats (San Diego)
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First of two annual shows at Del Mar Fairgrounds
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National franchise with 20 shows. www.good-guys.com
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Highlights include the 2012 Street Rod d’Elegance, Super Sunday Get-Together for late model American-made or American-powered cars and this year’s Hot Rod Heroes: be Ed Iskenderian and Ed Pink.
02: Centennial Corvette : Carbon black Z06, $101,760
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Also, Chevy bumps up 1LE track pack for 2013 Camaro SS manual. Goes on sale this fall at pricing expected to start at less than $40,000.
03. Mr. Fixit Minute: A tour of your car’s electrical system
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How to diagnose your vehicle when it won’t start.
04. 4-Wheel Drive: Tierra Del Sol Club Jeep sweepstakes
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California Jeep dealers donate 2012 Wrangler Sport that has been heavily modified with Mopar off-road gear. Raffle tickets are $4. The club will promote the Jeep at off-road events through December when the sweepstakes winner will be announced at the San Diego International Auto Show. Info:
http://www.tds4x4.com/sweepstakesrules/ and
www.tds4x4.com/jeep
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03/20/12 - POCKET MONSTER FIAT; LAND ROVER @ 25?
01: Fiat 500 Abarth: Pocket Monster
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160-hp hustler has starting price of $22,700 and up to $26,000 popularly equipped. Price includes a day of training in the Abarth Driver Experience.
02: Industry Updates: Chevy Malibu Eco, E-Golf testing, Tweet R8
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2013 Malibu Eco, $27,605 to start; $29,380 as tested; 25/37 mpg city/hwy on 87 octane
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VW to launch testing of electric Golf in three cities in April. 20 cars will be used in a 9-month trial.
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Audi renews its #WantAnR8 to tweet for a chance to win a day with an R8. The offer, with TV and print advertising, runs through Oct. 29. www.audi.us/R8contest
03. Mr. Fixit Minute: Driving strategies in rain; major brand gasoline versus independents; synthetic oil versus petroleum
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Among Dave’s tips: maintain proper distance to the vehicle ahead; don’t use cruise control; in heavy downpours follow the tracks of the vehicle ahead.
04. Car Culture: Land Rover celebrates 25 years?
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Big heritage display at New York Auto Show, an urban off-road course, VIP participants and more.
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Range Rover Evoque: ready for the next 50 years
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Weekend Events in San Diego: National City Depot Museum. Old street cars on view, large model railroad and more. www.sdera.org
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Goodguys hot-rod weekend returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds March 30-April 1: www.good-guys.com
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