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Sunday

Apr112010

RoAb #30 - The 'Game Changer' Episode

Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 11:52AM

The group is back for this magical episode, now available at an unbelievable price: free. Isn't that great? Isn't that wonderful? In honor of the amazing iPad we bring you the 'Game Changer' episode. An aftermarket installer is the first to embed an iPad into the dash of a Toyota Tacoma despite the device's lack of 3G or GPS. Rooster Teeth sees if a real-life truck can really be driven effectively in third-person view as it would be in a video game. A fully-functional Bugatti Veyron made out of LEGOs not only drives but can retract its hard top and shift gears. All that and more, plus our Blind Spot this week asks what's more dangerous: a woman driver, an old one or perhaps both, we play another riveting round of Meet Your Roadmates, and we take calls from the RoAb Hotline!

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Featuring: Michelle Naranjo, Zach Bowman, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko, Craig Cole and Ben Sanders

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Monday

Mar012010

A Closer Look - 2010 GMC Acadia

Monday, March 1, 2010 at 3:21PM

On the whole, I tend to view crossovers as a sort of awkward, pubescent form of car design. While SUVs are busy throwing touchdown passes and getting with lead cheerleaders everywhere, the car/truck half breeds spend their time spilling milk at the dinner table and debating the feasibility of Boba Fett’s survival in the sarlacc pit. And at first, the GMC Acadia did little to change my opinion. While I was absolutely impressed with the excellent interior and handsome styling of its cousin, the Chevrolet Traverse, the professional grade version did little to push any buttons.

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Sunday

Feb212010

RoAb #24 - The 'Not So Fast' Episode

Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 5:36PM

So, you're a crook in Hoboken with designs on a couple Land Rovers that don't belong to you? You think you have the perfect getaway planned, but not so fast. Those SUVs you've just stolen are probably driving about as fast as the Deja Vu Strippermobile down a crowded boulevard in Florida. But if you think that's the only place you're going to see a booty shaking out the back of a car, then you haven't met the pink lady of NASCAR. All that and more in this 'Not So Fast' edition of RoundAbout. Plus we're back with America's favorite gameshow The Price is CORRECT, Miss MotorMouth has a doozy of a tale about when Malibu meets a train (standing still), and we'll actually provide some useful car advice (what?!?) in our Tip of the Week!

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Featuring: Zach Bowman, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross, Eric Trytko

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RoundAbout records LIVE on Fridays at 6PM ET/3PM PT. Visit RoundAboutShow.com and click Watch Live to watch our webcast and look in on all the antics.

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RoAb #22 - The 'From Bad to Worse' Episode

Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 11:31PM

There's this car company--you may have heard of it--but it's having a really bad week, heck, couple of weeks. No, it's not one of the automakers crawling from the wreckage that is the smoldering city of Detroit. Actually, it's that one that all the magazines tell you is the sure buy. First things went bad for them, but lo and behold, they have gotten worse and worse. So, in solidarity we're going to stand by their side and bring you, dear listener, the 'From Bad to Worse' episode.

It was bad when the Pontiac Solstice was sent to the old folks home to retire, it's worse now that it's been bastardized as an ugly, ugly EV. And, when you attempt to right an overturned semi, remember to put the parking brake on. Speaking of out-of-control trucks, we smell a new anti-porn law coming to a state near you. Plus we've got another installment of In the Garage as Zach gets a turn behind the wheel of the Buick LaCrosse and it's everyone's favorite gameshow, The Price is CORRECT!

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Featuring: Zach Bowman, Michelle Naranjo, Jeffrey Ross and Eric Trytko

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RoundAbout records LIVE on Fridays at 6PM ET/3PM PT. Visit RoundAboutShow.com and click Watch Live to watch our webcast and look in on all the antics.

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