News From the Industry, 2018 Hyundai Sonata, and More! | #349
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #349
Our favorite automotive journalists and industry experts weigh in on a slew of news in this power-packed episode of the THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor. First up, Kelley Blue Book Executive Publisher, Karl Brauer, fills us in on Ford’s commitment to increasing production of the Ford GT, the workings and benefits of NACTOY, and the death of auto shows. Then, Reviver Auto CEO, Neville Boston, describes how they were able to bring the world’s first digital electronic license plate to market while navigating legal roadblocks. Shifting gears, automotive journalist Steven Cole Smith brings us the latest news about Formula 1 in the United States and the NASCAR Championship. Next, automotive journalist BJ Killeen discusses the upcoming J.D. Power Automotive Marketing Roundtable (AMR) and reviews the 2018 Hyundai Sonata. Changing gears, JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock, is puzzled by the new Chevrolet Silverado four cylinder engine option. Why does this even exist? Finally, Josh praises “A Star is Born” for its amazing car-casting, and chats about the Ford GT and Dodge Redeye. Listen in to keep up with the latest automotive news.
- [00:00:00] More Ford GTs on the Streets
- [00:05:47] Value of Winning NACTOY
- [00:12:31] NACTOY and the Death of Auto Shows
- [00:19:52] Rplate – First Digital License Plate
- [00:29:34] F1 Has Trouble Gaining Traction in USA
- [00:35:53] Countdown to 2018 Ford EcoBoost 400
- [00:42:13] J.D. Power Auto Marketing Roundtable
- [00:47:52] Artificial Intelligence and Marketing
- [00:54:00] 2018 Hyundai Sonata
- [01:02:05] Four Cylinder Chevrolet Silverado? Why?
- [01:10:39] A Star is Born and Ford GT Production
- [01:18:06] Dodge Redeye and ClassicCars.com