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Read more about the article JDM Legends, Ford Discontinues Cars, and 2019 VW Jetta | #329

JDM Legends, Ford Discontinues Cars, and 2019 VW Jetta | #329

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #329

Every gearhead has their favorite ride, be it American, Italian, or otherwise. Host of JDM Legends, Eric Bizek, gives us the rundown on his new show that will be featured on the Velocity Network and Motor Trend App. This show appeals to the fans of the Japanese domestic market and features rare imports such as the Nissan Skyline and the Mazda Sport.  Shifting focus, we cover the death of cars. The Ford Motor Company has announced their plan to ax five of seven sedans from their line-up; Karl Brauer, Brian Moody, and BJ Killeen give us their thoughts on what this means for the automotive industry. Next up, Karl reviews the 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake, and BJ explains her drive experience in the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. We end the show with Brian sounding off about why he thinks luxury sedans will remain around. The car industry is changing lanes – which one will you end up in?

 

  • [00:00:00] JDM Legends on Velocity
  • [00:06:24] Imports Are Coming Back Around
  • [00:12:31] Cross-Referencing Parts
  • [00:19:52] Death of the Car
  • [00:28:37] Ford Invests in Best Sellers
  • [00:35:53] 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake
  • [00:42:14] Spring has Sprung
  • [00:48:27] 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
  • [00:54:45] Jetta’s Updated Interior is Impressive
  • [01:02:06] Who’s Sticking with Sedans?
  • [01:12:17] Japanese Design Shows Off
  • [01:18:07] Luxury from Non-Luxury Brands

 

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Read more about the article Special Show from Cars at the Capital | #328

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It’s been called ‘America’s smallest automobile museum’ and it sits in the middle of the National Mall for one month every year. Created in 2014, Cars at the Capital, organized by the Historic Vehicle Association, attracts approximately 500,000 viewers. A special car with historic value is placed in a gorgeous glass box for passersby to admire as they explore Washington DC. Partnered with the National Vehicle Register and the Library of Congress, Cars at the Capital was created to honor our automotive heritage. Our first interview is with the President of the Historic Vehicle Association, Mark Gessler, who details the event and introduces the 1968 Bullitt Mustang; Steve McQueen famously drove this vehicle 50 years ago in the popular blockbuster, ‘Bullitt‘. Next, we hear from Sean Kiernan, owner of the Bullitt, about the car’s exciting history. Then, since the event is also celebrating the 54th anniversary of the Mustang, we chat with Carl Widmann, Chief Product Engineer for the Ford Mustang, about the rich past of this nostalgic car. After that, Doug Clark and Tabetha Hammer of Hagerty Classic Cars sound off about their efforts to share automotive passion with future generations. Changing lanes, Kevin Marti, Founder of Marti Auto Works, describes how they work with Ford to create the ‘Marti Report‘.  Then, Paul Ianuario, Senior Advisor for the Historic Vehicle Association, explains how the glass display box was approved to be in the National Mall. Next, the owner of a 1918 Cadillac US1257X, Marc Lassen, discloses the exciting story of how he obtained this historic vehicle that was Rev. Dr. J.H. Denison’s car in WWI and once chauffeured President Theodore Roosevelt’s daughter-in-law. Lastly, we catch up with Shell’s Nancy Bruner and Mark Henry about their involvement with Cars at the Capital and why it is so important to them. Take a trip down memory lane for this special event broadcast.

 

  • [00:00:00] America’s Smallest Automobile Museum
  • [00:07:54] Ford Mustang Adorns National Mall
  • [00:12:31] 1968 ‘Bullitt’ Mustang’s History
  • [00:19:54] 54th Anniversary of Ford Mustang
  • [00:26:40] Assurance from Hagerty Classic Cars
  • [00:35:55] Hagerty’s Driving Experience
  • [00:42:16] China’s Love for the Bullitt Mustang
  • [00:48:31] Ford and the Marti Report
  • [00:54:47] Cars at the Capital
  • [01:02:08] 1918 Cadillac US1257X
  • [01:10:44] Diving Deep into History
  • [01:18:10] The Story of How America Became Mobile

 

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Read more about the article Wheeler Dealers, Honcker, and Must Drive Cars | #327

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OEMs are making it increasingly difficult to decide on a favorite car – they’re all so well designed! Our experts reveal their top contenders for 2018, and we get an update on new TV episodes and helpful apps that gearheads will love. We kick off the hour with the host of Velocity’s ‘Wheeler Dealers‘, Mike Brewer. Mike previews the latest season and gives a history on how he got his start, Then, we are joined by Nathan Hecht, Founder and CEO of Honcker, an incredible car leasing app. Changing gears, Brian Moody, Executive Editor of Autotrader, talks about the rides of the New York International Auto Show that impressed him and the ‘Must Test Drive’ rides of 2018. After that, automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, reviews the 2018 Hyundai Kona. Last but not least, George Kennedy, automotive journalist for the Boston Globe, raves about Jeep’s Easter Safari in Moab, Utah, and reviews the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. Join us to learn about your next dream car.

 

  • [00:00:00] Longest Running Car Restoration Show
  • [00:06:42] Giving the Show Back to the Viewers
  • [00:12:30] Buying a Classic Car?
  • [00:19:53] Leasing a Car Through Honcker
  • [00:28:12] Autotrader’s 2018 ‘Must Test Drive Cars’
  • [00:35:55] Toyota Camry Added Mojo
  • [00:42:15] Standouts at NYIAS
  • [00:48:46] Hyundai Kona’s Wonderful Design
  • [00:54:46] Just One Critique
  • [01:02:09] BJ Killeen’s Blogs Coming
  • [01:10:24] Jeep’s Easter Safari in Moab
  • [01:18:11] 2019 Volkswagen Jetta

 

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