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Read more about the article No More Minivans, Mark Fields Retires, and a Little Movie Magic | #289

No More Minivans, Mark Fields Retires, and a Little Movie Magic | #289

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #289

Technology is changing the way we look at cars, and automotive manufactures are making some big moves to keep up with trends. BJ Killeen, Brain Moody, Josh Hancock, and John Ellis, discuss their thoughts on the retirement of Ford Motor Company’s Mark Fields. There are many theories as to why this shift has happened, and our experts do their best to objectively address this major event in the auto world. We also talk about the waning popularity of the minivan, and which models will be sticking around due to their excellent designs. In other news, Josh Hancock discusses the loss of iconic James Bond actor Roger Moore, and gives us updates on fantastic cars coming to the big screen. Join in now.

  • [00:00:00] Useful Road Safety at High Speeds
  • [00:05:55] Why is Mark Fields No Longer with Ford?
  • [00:12:30] They Replaced the Coach, Not the Players
  • [00:19:50] Late Night at an Indianapolis Taco Bell
  • [00:29:18] BJ Killeen reviews the 2017 KIA Niro
  • [00:35:52] The Waning Popularity of the Minivan
  • [00:42:13] James Bond Actor Roger Moore’s Secret Car Story
  • [00:48:16] Movie Featuring Coca-Cola NASCAR 600
  • [00:54:44] Josh Hancock Reviews the 2017 Mustang
  • [01:02:04] Transition from Cars to Technology
  • [01:12:00] A Software Problem Not a Car Problem
  • [01:18:06] The Inevitability of the Autonomous Car

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Read more about the article Favorite Track Cars, Ride n’ Drive Reviews, and The Sunday Drive | #288

Favorite Track Cars, Ride n’ Drive Reviews, and The Sunday Drive | #288

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #288

From car reviews to the track, we are always up on the latest in the automotive industry. In the top of the hour, Karl Brauer reviews the 2018 Honda Odyssey and Benjamin Hunting tells us crazy stories from working with Roadkill Magazine. We chat with BJ Killeen about the 2017 Honda Civic SI. Scotty Reiss of SheBuysCars is on to talk about her test drive of the BMW X4 M4OI with impressive sport mode. We end the hour with The Sunday Drive’s host, Mark Perleberg who tells us that the driving experience is really what being a ‘car lover’ is all about. Join us now.

  • [00:00:00] 2018 Honda Odyssey Drive-ability
  • [00:06:02] Inside the 2018 Honda Odyssey
  • [00:12:30] The ’78 Datsun 280Z Car
  • [00:19:51] Understanding Vehicle Tech Integration
  • [00:29:21] Benjamin Hunting and the Rusty Rasta
  • [00:35:52] Unaddressed Autonomous Downfalls
  • [00:42:13] The 2017 Honda Civic SI
  • [00:48:25] A Turbocharger’s Reputation
  • [00:54:44] Team Horsepower or Autonomous?
  • [01:02:04] BMW X4 M4Oi Fits Like A Glove
  • [01:12:15] The Sunday Drive Experience
  • [01:18:05] Steve McQueen Car Show

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Read more about the article Advances in Auto Tech, New Car Reviews, and Future Motorsports | #287

Advances in Auto Tech, New Car Reviews, and Future Motorsports | #287

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #287

New car technology is rapidly evolving effecting not only our roadways, but racetracks as well. We take the pulse of the industry with leading automotive experts. Automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, reviews the 2018 VW Atlas, technology expert, John Ellis, talks about our autonomous car future, and motorsports guru, Steven Cole Smith, discusses spectators’ waning interest in watching professional racing. In some areas of the car world, consumers are moving towards letting go of the wheel, and in other areas they are craving to be more involved. What road are we headed down and how do car lovers feel about it? Find out.

  • [00:00:00] BJ Killeen Works Smarter Not Harder
  • [00:05:30] Volkswagen’s Impressively Large SUV
  • [00:12:30] Stealth Wealth: Undercover Luxury
  • [00:19:50] Katzkin Gives Alan’s 2011 Chevy a Facelift
  • [00:30:11] Autonomous Cars Will Make Our Decisions
  • [00:35:52] Tech Causes Increased Distracted Driving
  • [00:42:12] The Future of Automotive Technology
  • [00:48:24] Autonomous Cars Killed the Radio Star
  • [00:54:44] A Menagerie of Topics for Your Listening Pleasure
  • [01:02:04] R.I.P. Motorsports, We’re Glad We Knew You
  • [01:13:14] The Golden Age of the Automotive World
  • [01:18:05] Focusing on TV, Race Attendance Plummets

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Read more about the article Exploring Supercars: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Ford GT and McLaren 720S | #286

Exploring Supercars: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Ford GT and McLaren 720S | #286

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The automotive industry is making some extreme advances. Our automotive experts review the newest supercars, and we take the consumer pulse about recent advances in automotive technology. We start off the show talking Hollywood cars with JoshCAR’s Josh Hancock. Then, Brian Armstead of Roadfly praises the glory of the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia. Once we’ve got your engines revving, we shift gears and learn about the 647-horsepower, 2017 Ford GT from Karl Brauer of Kelley Blue Book. We know, this episode is so exciting and it gets even better! Michael Austin of Autoblog introduces the 2018 McLaren 720S with an insane top speed of 212-MPH. Next, Kristin Kolodge from J.D. Power shares statistics on what consumers think about new, integrated car technology. Learn more now.

  • [00:00:00] Rollin’ Out on Hollywood’s Big Screen
  • [00:06:06] Ford Eco-Sport Helps Guard the Galaxy
  • [00:12:31] Hollywood Craves the F-150 Ford Raptor
  • [00:19:52] The Sweet Sound of a V-6 Italian Symphony
  • [00:30:34] Alfa Romeo Giulia’s Rear-Wheel Raw Power
  • [00:35:54] Alfa Romeo Makes an American Comeback
  • [00:42:14] Old Meets New: The 2017 Ford GT is Here
  • [00:48:30] Why Ford Re-released the 2017 Ford GT
  • [00:54:46] The Primal Nature of the Dodge Demon
  • [01:02:07] The 2018 McLaren 720s is Dizzyingly Fast
  • [01:12:44] Automotive Consumers Are Asking for Help
  • [01:18:08] Trust and Automated Driving Technology

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