YouTube Video RkxFQVRQOTVOTTdpRVJFWEJnRF94VFFRLjA4QTQ0QThBOTVFNzQxQkE Soybeans in a car? It sounds unlikely — but Ford has been using soy-based materials in vehicles for more than a decade. In this episode, Nik Miles explains how Ford integrates soy foam into seat cushions and other components, why it matters for sustainability, and how it actually performs compared to petroleum-based materials. This isn’t a gimmick. It’s a real manufacturing shift that reduces petroleum use, lowers carbon emissions, and supports American agriculture — without sacrificing durability or comfort. In this video: • How soy-based seat foam works • When Ford first introduced soy materials • How much petroleum is reduced per vehicle • The environmental impact of bio-based materials • Why soy foam meets crash and durability standards • What this means for the future of sustainable car manufacturing Ford has been quietly refining this technology for years — and it’s one of the more practical sustainability efforts in the auto industry. If you think electric cars are the only way automakers are going green, this might surprise you. I’m Nik Miles, and I love my job. #Ford #SustainableCars #AutoInnovation
Ford Is Making Cars From Soy… Seriously
January 18, 2026 09:05
Soybeans in a car? It sounds unlikely — but Ford has been using soy-based materials in vehicles for more than a decade. In this episode, Nik Miles explains how Ford integrates soy foam into seat cushions and other components, why it matters for sustainability, and how it actually performs compared to petroleum-based materials. This isn’t a gimmick. It’s a real manufacturing shift that reduces petroleum use, lowers carbon emissions, and supports American agriculture — without sacrificing durability or comfort. In this video: • How soy-based seat foam works • When Ford first introduced soy materials • How much petroleum is reduced per vehicle • The environmental impact of bio-based materials • Why soy foam meets crash and durability standards • What this means for the future of sustainable car manufacturing Ford has been quietly refining this technology for years — and it’s one of the more practical sustainability efforts in the auto industry. If you think electric cars are the only way automakers are going green, this might surprise you. I’m Nik Miles, and I love my job. #Ford #SustainableCars #AutoInnovation
Ford Is Making Cars From Soy… Seriously
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The 2013 SRT Viper isn’t refined. It isn’t subtle. And it definitely isn’t safe for the faint of heart. Nik Miles gets behind the wheel of one of America’s most outrageous performance cars — the 8.4-liter V10-powered SRT Viper producing 640 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque. No dual-clutch. No hybrid boost. No artificial engine noise. Just raw American muscle and a 6-speed manual. This is the car that brought the Viper name back from the dead in 2013 — wider, stiffer, and more powerful than ever before. In this test drive: • 640-hp 8.4L V10 • 0–60 in about 3.5 seconds • 206 mph top speed • Rear-wheel drive only • 6-speed Tremec manual transmission • Carbon fiber and aluminum construction • No stability nannying compared to modern supercars The SRT Viper isn’t trying to be a Ferrari. It isn’t trying to be a Porsche. It’s trying to scare you — just enough to remind you why driving matters. And in 2026, cars like this simply aren’t being made anymore. I’m Nik Miles — and I love my job. #SRTViper #ViperTestDrive #AmericanSupercar
2013 SRT Viper Test Drive | Raw, Loud, and Completely Analog
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The 2026 Mazda CX-5 just got bigger, smarter, and more refined — but did it lose the driving magic that made it a best-seller? Nicole Wakelin takes a deep dive into the all-new third-generation Mazda CX-5 to see if this sub-$30,000 family SUV finally balances space, safety, technology, and real driving enjoyment. With standard all-wheel drive starting at $29,990, a larger wheelbase for improved rear-seat comfort, upgraded infotainment with Google built-in, and enhanced sound insulation, Mazda says this is a rethink — not just a redesign. Key highlights: • 187-hp 2.5L SkyActiv engine • Standard AWD across all trims • 12.9-inch infotainment screen (15.6-inch available) • 26 MPG combined • Expanded cargo depth and lower load floor • Improved suspension and G-Vectoring Control Plus • Standard adaptive cruise and advanced safety tech The CX-5 competes directly with the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Subaru Forester — but Mazda claims it still corners better and feels more premium. So did Mazda fix the family SUV without ruining how it drives? Here's Nicole Wakelin's take. #MazdaCX5 #FamilySUV #MazdaReview
2026 Mazda CX-5: The $29,990 Family SUV That Actually Drives Like a Mazda
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