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2019 Mazda Mazda3 Full Review

Aaron Turpen September 15, 2019 Exclusive to AOA

In this review, I go right into the adept little 2019 Mazda3. In its hatchback format with available all-wheel drive, it’s a contender against many compact crossovers and remains fun to drive. Mazda has always done well with the 3 and this new generation of the car continues that tradition.

Video dedicated to the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund: https://diocancerfund.org/

See my interior review of the 2019 Mazda3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp4r3X1mxzg

See the Mazda3’s worthy competitor, the Kia Forte: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eRZkh10hV0

Q&A: Why Are GM & VW Going All-In on EVs?

Aaron Turpen September 12, 2019 Exclusive to AOA

In this question, Mary wants to know why General Motors and Volkswagen are suddenly going all-in on electric vehicles. I explain that, including some market-wide information that looks at Toyota, Ford, and others to give context. A great question!

Q&A: Why Dealership Shops Charge More

Aaron Turpen September 8, 2019 Exclusive to AOA

Those evil dealerships are always charging way more for service! It’s time to stick it to them and find out why they’re such overpriced evildoers! But wait.. there’s more to the story.

Here’s why dealerships charge more and why you should definitely consider using them as a repair/maintenance shop of choice.

Q&A: Buick Envision BSM, LKA, and other questions

Aaron Turpen September 7, 2019 Exclusive to AOA

A new owner of a Buick Envision asks about some details with blind spot management, lane keeping assist, and other things. I do my best to answer, largely from memory, referencing my review of the Envision earlier this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ka4nB4lfLY

Q&A: Autonomous Cars Will Only Last 4 Years?

Aaron Turpen September 7, 2019 Exclusive to AOA

A fan asked me a question about recent statements made by Ford’s COO regarding autonomous vehicles. Ford says that autonomous vehicles will likely only have a four-year lifespan. Why would they say that?! I got answers.

2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon interior review

Aaron Turpen September 4, 2019 Exclusive to AOA

In this shaky cam interior review, I get into the 2020 Jeep Gladiator in its Rubicon package. Check out the awesomeness that is this truck. A few qoibles are pointed out and I wax eloquent about the ratchet now included as part of the tool kit.

See a first impression review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-LAfA0yHPI

And here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNBYfk1VlJU

Check out Stop Soldier Suicide here: https://stopsoldiersuicide.org/

And stay tuned for a full review, with off-road footage and kids going nuts over the doors being off. Coming soon!

Q&A: Why Aren’t Companies Using Tesla Patents?

Aaron Turpen August 27, 2019 Exclusive to AOA

In this Q&A session, I’m asked about Tesla’s open patents and why other automotive companies haven’t taken Musk & Co up on the deal. For background, Tesla announced a few years ago that the company was going to “open source” its patents and allow other automakers to use them “in good faith.” There’s a catch. A big one. That’s why no one has jumped on board. http://www.AaronOnAutos.com