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Read more about the article Live from Monterey Car Week | #300

Live from Monterey Car Week | #300

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #300

One-of-a-kind rides from all over the world cruise into town for Monterey Car Week. There is never a dull moment once the cars arrive, and you can even walk out of a cheap hotel room and see a Lamborghini or Porsche sitting right there. This show is a pivotal place for high rollers to come show off their dream cars. If you’re lucky enough to see the car sitting on the lawn of Pebble Beach, you had better take it all in because it may be the only time you will ever see it in your life. We chat with some of the heavy hitters of the auto industry live from the green. Guests include Josh Hancock, Dave Kunz, Dan Sandberg, Ed Justice, Jr., Wade Kawasaki, Corky Coker, Barry Meguiar, Craig Jackson, Dennis Collins, Chris Smith, Ken Eberts, and Pietro Zollino. They are on the air telling stories, giving rave reviews, and gushing over their favorite parts of this sophisticated event. Don’t miss all the fun, listen now.

  • [00:00:00] Epic Views of Monterey Car Week
  • [00:06:17] Alpha Romeo 4C and the Acura NSX
  • [00:12:31] Adam Corolla Drives Paul Newman Porsche
  • [00:19:52] SEMA Donates $1-million to Digitize Images
  • [00:29:10] Karl Brauer Arrives in Honda Private Jet
  • [00:35:53] Astounding History on the Lawn of Pebble Beach
  • [00:42:16] Craig Jackson: Oracle of the Automotive Hobby
  • [00:47:50] Collecting the Cars We Grew Up With
  • [00:54:47] Automotive Art at its Finest and Priciest
  • [01:02:08] Acura NSX is Honda’s Halo Car Supercar
  • [01:09:30] Dennis Collins Car Sales at Monterey Car Week
  • [01:18:11] 2022 Volkswagen to Release Pure Electric ID Bus

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Read more about the article Monterey Car Week, NASCAR, and Discontinued Rides | #299

Monterey Car Week, NASCAR, and Discontinued Rides | #299

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The automotive world is constantly changing. Motorsports and vehicle sales are feeling the ripples of the evolution of this industry. Brian Moody, Executive Editor of Autotrader, and JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock, tell us about some rides that will cease to exist in the 2018 market. Switching gears, Steven Cole Smith discusses how the changes in NASCAR seem to be impacting the physical attendance of the race. Later, Karl Brauer talks Pebble Beach and the possible impending sale of FCA. Also, Monterey Car Week is upon us and Dennis Collins of Collins Bros. Jeep gives us some juicy details on a few cars he is taking to sell, down at this prestigious event. Join us now!

  • [00:00:00] Catching Up with Alan and Brian Moody
  • [00:06:11] Some Cars are About to Turn Nostalgic
  • [00:12:31] Station Wagons are Becoming Collectables
  • [00:19:52] Nissan Armada is a Hidden Gem of an SUV
  • [00:27:57] What Lies Around the Corner for NASCAR?
  • [00:35:55] Subarus: Adventurous Cars for Under $30k
  • [00:42:15] A Rare ’56 Dual Ghia at Monterey Car Week
  • [00:49:00] Elusive Hunt for One-of-a-Kind, Collector Rides
  • [00:54:46] Pebble Beach is a Car Lover’s Palate Cleanser
  • [01:02:07] Who’s to be the Lucky, Future Partner of FCA?
  • [01:11:13] Time to Say Goodbye to Some Cars We Love
  • [01:18:10] 2018 Will Be the End of the Line for Many Cars

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Read more about the article LIVE from Reno’s Hot August Nights 2017 | #298

LIVE from Reno’s Hot August Nights 2017 | #298

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #298

Classy cars cruising the streets every night, live music, autocross, and drag racing – all just a little taste of the eventful week at Hot August Nights in Reno. Dave Kindig of Kindig It Design and Bitchin’ Rides sounds off about his excitement surrounding this premier car event. Dave, along with his Shop Foreman, Kevin “Kevdogg” Schiele, fills us in on their car giveaway, double-stacked trailer, and television show. Then, Hot August Nights Executive Director, Mike Whan, shares some history about this classic event, as well as new things visitors can look forward to! In the second hour, Hot August Nights virgin, John Hotchkis, Jr. of Hotchkis Sport Suspension, discusses how their company is improving classic cars. Tony Marini and Sara Robbins of the Eldorado, Silver Legacy, and Circus Circus resort casinos rave about what they love most about the event. Steve Mank of Conestogo Motors talks about the judging of the Hot August Nights Cup which has a $100,000 prize purse split between the top ten cars. Join us as we heat up the streets of Reno!

  • [00:00:00] Dave Kindig LIVE at Hot August Nights 2017
  • [00:06:00] Bitchin’ Rides Gives Away 1929 Roadster
  • [00:12:30] Hot August Nights is a Car Lovers Superbowl
  • [00:19:53] 18 Years of Kindig It Design Show Cars
  • [00:29:16] $100k in Prizes for Hot August Nights Cup
  • [00:35:57] Kindig Keeps it Humble in the Limelight
  • [00:42:17] Car Guys Just Talkin’ Cars at Hot August Nights
  • [00:48:52] Hotrods, Cruising, Drifting, and Drag Races
  • [00:54:48] Classic Cars, Family Fun, and Nearby Getaways
  • [01:02:09] Steve Mank and the Hot August Nights Cup
  • [01:11:38] In and Around the Car Industry for Years
  • [01:18:12] The Nostalgia of Classic Cars Returns Every Year

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Read more about the article All-Electric B1, Fisker Emotion, and the Definition of Luxury | #297

All-Electric B1, Fisker Emotion, and the Definition of Luxury | #297

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #297

Automotive designers and engineers are diligently working to pioneer the future of electric cars. Already, we have phenomenal safety features, and range anxiety decreases while battery power increases. We begin the hour with Robert Bollinger, Founder and CEO of Bollinger Motors, who tells us about the world’s first all-electric, all-wheel drive, on/off road sport utility truck, the B1. Then, JoshCAR’s Hollywood car consultant, Josh Hancock, shares his thoughts on the B1, and describes his recent drive of the Mercedes GLC 300. Switching gears, we chat with Henrick Fisker, CEO of Fisker, Inc., about their all-electric luxury car, the Fisker Emotion, that will reportedly house up to 400-miles of battery charge. We end the hour with Autotrader’s Executive Editor, Brian Moody, who talks to us about the future of EVs, luxury vs. space, and cities discouraging personal car ownership. A meteoric shift is underway in the automotive industry. Are you ready for impact?

  • [00:00:00] Electric vehicles – Not Just for City Folk Anymore!
  • [00:05:50] An Electric Truck Will Tow 6,000 Lbs
  • [00:12:30] B1 is an Off-road, All-electric Defender
  • [00:19:52] Hollywood wants Bollinger B1 Aluminum Chassis
  • [00:29:48] 2017 Mercedes AMG GLE 43 and GLC 300
  • [00:35:56] Hot Wheels Movie in Hollywood’s Future
  • [00:42:16] Fisker Emotion: An Electric Revolution
  • [00:47:38] A Powertrain Layout Designed for the Future
  • [00:54:47] Electric Cars On the Rise, Diesel is Dying
  • [01:02:08] Automotive Journalists Are Not Critical Enough
  • [01:10:54] No Doubt About It – Luxury Equals Space
  • [01:18:06] Cities Stealthily Discourage Personal Car Ownership

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