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Dad’s 1963 Pontiac Tempest race car, 2020 BMW X6
Episode: 29
Broadcast date: May 17, 2020
Guest: Kirk Bell
Host Tom Appel and co-host Damon Bell start the show by discussing the ways the COVID-19 pandemic has forced auto dealers to streamline the new-vehicle-purchase process–something of a silver lining for consumers. Next, we talk about our test-drive experiences with the redesigned-for-2020 BMW X6, a “fastback coupe” midsize crossover SUV. Kirk Bell, Senior Editor of Motor Authority, calls in to chat about a couple of his latest feature articles–particularly the fabulous tale of his long history with his father’s 1963 Pontiac Tempest drag car. Tom has another of his patented quizzes for Damon and Kirk, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog–including a look back at the 1990s Pontiac Bonneville SSEi.
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Consumer Guide Publisher Tom Appel on the Nick Digilio Show
Discussed this week:
Bell: The one that couldn’t get away
Test Drive: 2020 BMW X6 xDrive40i
Quick Spin: 2020 Ford Ranger Lariat SuperCrew
Cheap Wheels: 1992-1999 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi
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1963 Pontiac Tempest
