Several times per year, I join NPR's Maine Calling to talk cars. This time is was with columnist Micheline Maynard and good friend Craig Fitzgerald

In this episode of The Car Doctor Podcast, we interview Nick Mintzias, CEO of DriversHub.com, about how AI-powered car shopping is transforming the vehicle buying experience. We also discuss the latest NEMPA Vehicle Awards and provide an in-depth review of the all-new 2026 Kia K4 GT, highlighting its performance, technology, and value.

In this episode on this beautiful July day we review a Range Rover, talk about recalls, convertibles and yes I bought a car.

A bit of Packard history with Craig Handley the President of the Packard club of America, a quick chat with Ted Ryan Ford historian and a full review of the Honda Pilot

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Maverick Lobo, breaking down its performance, design, and real-world driving capabilities. From handling and efficiency to safety features and overall value, we explore what makes this vehicle stand out—and where it leaves room for improvement.

The conversation then shifts from the road to the racetrack as we sit down with Brad Coleman, CEO of Safeway Driving and former NASCAR driver. Brad shares insights from his racing career and how those high-speed experiences have shaped his approach to traffic safety, driver education, and leadership.

This special Father’s Day edition marks the debut crossover with our new WATD program, Legally, We Can Say That, blending smart conversation, real-world insight, and a little fun along the way. We kick things off with a taste of what’s to come from the new show—where legal perspectives meet everyday topics you actually care about.

Then we shift gears—literally—with a deep dive review of the Toyota RAV4 PHEV, exploring its performance, practicality, and whether this plug-in hybrid is the perfect fit for today’s families (and dads on the go).

And in the spirit of Father’s Day, we cap it all off with a memorable call featuring a father and daughter, sharing their story of car shopping. Today it’s a little bit of law, a little bit of lifestyle, and a lot of heart—just the way Father’s Day should be. Happy Fathers day to all the dads and father figures

In this episode we were going to be talking with the president of the Packard Automobile Club. The Packard Auto Show at Warwick City Park — a really special event coming through the RI Sports Commission/GoPVD.

This is the 59th Annual National Meet for The Packard Club, which has more than 2,600 members worldwide. As you may know, Providence holds some Packard history with the former Packard showroom downtown. The newly-opened restaurant in that space does have some décor that pays homage to the building’s auto history. Well that didn't happen, but we have great listeners and we did review the Hyundai Santa Cruz

In this episode we talked about my drive from SW Florida to Cape Cod in my wife's 2015 VW Beetle. A stop at Bucees, road trip essentials, food, hotels and answer this week's car questions.