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Read more about the article 2018 AMCI Global Trusted Brands, DriveShare, and Indy 500 | #333

2018 AMCI Global Trusted Brands, DriveShare, and Indy 500 | #333

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In a world with endless options, how is it possible for us to choose just one car? Well, thankful there are companies out there that are trying to make these tough decisions easy. We begin the hour with Chief Strategy Officer for AMCI Global, who details their 2018 Trusted Automotive Brand Study. The automotive industry has already established quality and satisfaction but when it comes to the emotion behind the trust we put in brands, there is still long way to go. Chevrolet, Kia, and Genesis – are just a few of the rides that made the most trusted list; listen for the rest! Next, we hear from Peter Zawadzki, Director of DriveShare by Hagerty, about this classic car rental program that can take you on a cruise down memory lane. DriveShare gives you the opportunity to either rent that collector car of your dreams for a weekend, wedding, or a multitude of other events. It also allows owners to stretch the legs of the beautiful cars they have collecting dust in their garage. Are you interested in buying, zooming around, or taking photos with a gorgeous classic? After that, we catch up with automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, about her recent trip to New York to explore some of the top automotive manufacturers’ experiential facilities that are not about selling you a car but about helping you discover more about the brand. She also reviews the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, and explains that this car has really taken on a great refresh. Headroom, connectivity, comfort, and even five trim levels have made the Veloster better than it has ever been. Then, we talk with Alan about the 2018 F-Type 400 Sport AWD Coupe that he just drove. The design, body style, and flavor of the car is beautiful and the V6 supercharge engine makes it a snappy little car. It has some amazing technology that will allow you to use a GoPro camera to take real-time video from driving the car to social. Alan raves about this fantastic machine! Switching lanes, Steven Cole Smith gets us up to speed on what we can look forward to from the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600. He tells us that the media at the Indy 500 will certainly be keeping their eye on Danica Patrick, and many believe that this is her final race. Steven then shares that there is not much to look forward to from the Coca-Cola 600 but if he had to put his money on anyone then it would have to be Chase Elliot. Lastly, he tells us that he is about to make his way to England to view the Global RallyCross that will soon be making its way to the United States. Join us for an action-packed episode with the automotive news you don’t want to miss!

 

  • [00:00:00] AMCI Global Explores Trust
  • [00:06:14] Trusted Non-Luxury Brands
  • [00:12:31] Improved Luxury Brands
  • [00:19:55] Hagerty’s DriveShare
  • [00:27:43] Share Your Classic Car
  • [00:35:53] Drive the Car of Your Dreams
  • [00:42:14] Brand Experiential Centers
  • [00:48:39] 2019 Hyundai Veloster
  • [00:54:45] 2018 Jaguar F-Type 400 Sport
  • [01:02:05] Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600
  • [01:11:13] Danica Patrick’s Last Race
  • [01:18:01] Global Rallycross Series

 

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Read more about the article 2019 Hyundai Veloster: More Fun, More Flair

2019 Hyundai Veloster: More Fun, More Flair

Written by BJ Killeen

Hyundai is on a winning streak. Recently introduced products like Ioniq and Kona show how the company is rolling sevens, producing a great batch of vehicles that are affordable, reliable, and fun to drive. One car Hyundai previously created to appeal to those looking for the “fun to drive” first was the Veloster, a three-door subcompact that was as much fun to toss around the twisties as a sports car costing twice as much. For 2019, the Veloster has been completely redesigned, and now delivers more of everything it had before.

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Read more about the article Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Superformance Ford GT, and 2019 Ram 1500 | #332

Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Superformance Ford GT, and 2019 Ram 1500 | #332

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Rides for everyone! As it turns out, manufacturers are going out of their way to make sure they have a different car for multiple walks of life. Hollywood car consultant, Josh Hancock, discusses the new Rolls-Royce Cullinan and assures us that we will see these rides pulling up to the red carpet in no time. Josh also reveals that he is gathering all sorts of Ferraris for TV’s reboot of Magnum P.I. Next, Kelley Blue Book’s Executive Publisher, Karl Brauer, gushes about an event in his near future where he will have the opportunity to drive three generations of the Ford GT. One of the models will be a replica of the original GT 40 created by Superformance, and Karl tells us that their representation is spot on. Then, we have the pleasure of chatting with automotive journalist for Our Auto Expert, Nik Miles, who shares his thoughts on the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and describes an Aston Martin event at the Nürbergring, where he will soon be driving a new DB11 AMR. Changing gears, automotive journalist, George Kennedy reviews the impressive 2019 Ram truck and explains that all of the Ram’s little details just got even better. George also gives tips on the dos and don’ts of up-fitting your favorite ride. Following that, Motorz TV’s host, Chris Duke, amps us up for the Craftsman tool giveaways that he will be doing on his personal Instagram, @chrisduketv. Every Friday, Chris in partnership with Craftsman will be giving away a different set of tools that any gearhead would love to get their hands on. We end the show with President of Boss One Media, Brian Bossone, who shares the highlights of his new show ALL OUT Live and explains that not only will there be wild drag racing but they also plan to get the crowds at the events heavily involved. Whether it’s time for a new ride or you just want to catch up on the latest in automotive news – tune in now.

 

  • [00:00:00] Blind Dog Surf Boards
  • [00:05:34] Rolls-Royce Cullinan
  • [00:12:30] Magnum P.I. Reboot
  • [00:19:51] Tesla Fire Fatality
  • [00:28:43] High Volume SUV Sales
  • [00:35:53] Superformance Ford GT
  • [00:42:13] A Luxurious SUV
  • [00:47:19] Aston Martin AMR
  • [00:54:44] 2019 RAM 1500
  • [01:02:05] Choose Up-fits Wisely
  • [01:11:01] Craftsman Tool Giveaway
  • [01:18:06] ALL OUT Live

 

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Read more about the article Ford Raptor, Hellcrates, and Haultail | #331

Ford Raptor, Hellcrates, and Haultail | #331

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We begin the hour with the ultimate fun-haver and World Champion Drifter, Vaughn Gittin, Jr. who recently got the opportunity to test drive the new Ford Raptor. Raving about its ability, Vaughn describes the tech-advanced Ford Raptor as incredibly nimble, and is blown away by the power of the 3.5L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost engine. Then, we’re regailed by Vaughn’s hill climbing adventure in Johnston Valley, and learn about his company, RTR Mustangs. Next, BJ Killeen reviews the National Hardware Show and shares some of her favorite innovations: Windbag, a lift capable of up to 300 pounds; Write in the Rain, a waterproof paper; and a new app called Haultail. Changing lanes, we are joined by the one and only Dennis Collins who gives us a rundown of what they are up to at Black Mountain Jeep. After some convincing, the crew was able to talk the Mopar production team into sending them 15 Hellcat crate engines; the Black Mountain Jeep Hellcrates are going for only $15,660! Dennis tells us that they are up-fitting a new Jeep Wrangler and Trackhawk with one of these engines, talk about horsepower. After that, Executive Editor of Autotrader, Brian Moody, gives us a list of the 10 best cars under $10,000, and discusses one of Autotrader’s most popular articles which pits the Honda Odyssey against the Chrysler Pacifica. Lastly, Haultail’s Public Relations Manager, Cari Kost, discusses their ride share app for pickup drivers and customers that need to have things hauled away. Let us open your eyes to the ever-evolving automotive industry now.

 

  • [00:00:00] Ford Raptor Gets Put to the Test
  • [00:06:03] Raptors Baja Mode Gets it Done
  • [00:12:30] RTR Mustangs Take on Anything
  • [00:19:51] National Hardware Show
  • [00:28:31] Impressive New Products
  • [00:34:53] 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i
  • [00:42:14] Hellcrates from Black Mountain Jeep
  • [00:47:36] Demon Now a Collector Car
  • [00:54:45] Up-fitting 2018 Jeep Wrangler
  • [01:02:06] 10 Best Used Cars Under $10,000
  • [01:10:50] Honda Odyssey vs Chrysler Pacifica
  • [01:18:08] Haultail Helps You Pick-up and Haul

 

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Read more about the article Kia Stinger GT, Silvercar App, and Acura NSX | #330

Kia Stinger GT, Silvercar App, and Acura NSX | #330

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Performance, utility, and economy – automotive manufacturers are going above and beyond to exceed consumer expectations. We begin with the perfect example: automotive journalist, George Kennedy, shares his drive experience in the astounding 2018 Kia Stinger GT. With Brembo brakes and a V6 twin-turbocharged engine, Kia’s reputation as a ‘discount car company’ is a thing of the past. George also touches on Ford’s decision to cut most of their sedans, believing they may have been a bit shortsighted. Automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, also offers insight on Ford’s sedan decision after a recent stop at a red light had her surrounded by only trucks and SUVs. Shifting gears, BJ sounds off about her test drive of the 290-HP, 3.5L V6 Lexus RX 350L. While she enjoyed many aspects of this ride, such as the fit and finish and handling, she had a few points that Lexus could improve on with the future models. Next, we catch up with Karl Brauer who calls from the inside of an Acura NSX on his way to the 2018 Drive Towards a Cure “California Adventure”, a charitable event benefiting for Parkinson’s research. Karl pits his 2006 Ford GT against the super handling AWD of the Acura NSX in a surprising review. Then, Luke Schneider, CEO of Silvercar, explains his rental car app which was recently acquired by Audi. Through the app, customers are able to effortlessly rent an Audi A4 or Q5 for an all-inclusive fee ranging from $59-$79 a day. (Yes, all of the rentals are all silver.) Lastly, we catch up with Chris Duke celebrates the 10th anniversary of Motorz TV, announces a brand new episode featuring Alan’s Dodge Demon, and discusses the close of National Car Care Month. Plus, as the ambassador of GM’s BuyPower Card, Chris tells us of the surveys they have been conducting with the help of their patrons. Tune in now to pump your mind full of the latest automotive knowledge!

 

  • [00:00:00] 2018 Kia Stinger GT
  • [00:06:28] Disprove Discount Reputation
  • [00:12:30] Ford’s Shortsighted Decision
  • [00:19:51] 2018 Lexus RX 350L
  • [00:29:18] Impressive Small SUVs
  • [00:35:53] Ford Copyrights “Maverick” Again
  • [00:42:13] Drive Toward a Cure
  • [00:48:38] Acura NSX vs Ford GT
  • [00:54:44] Silvercar – Rent Audi A4 or Q5
  • [01:02:05] 10th Anniversary of Motorz TV
  • [01:11:27] DIY Automotive Repair
  • [01:18:06] Check Your Manual Before You Wrench

 

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