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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #368

From amazing car reviews to crushing automotive news, we’ve got you covered this week with all you need to know. Kicking off the show automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, discusses the limited capabilities of Cadillac Super Cruise, the announcement of the Chevrolet Corvette C8 reveal date, the explosion of driving courses in the United States. Then, Co-founder of CarTender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe, U.S. News & World Report, George Kennedy III, fills us in on his test drive of the time tested 2019 Toyota 4Runner. How does the 4Runner stack up next to other off-road vehicles, and what makes an off-roader great? Next up, we chat with Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader, Dealer.com Executive Publisher, Karl Brauer, about the death of Mercedes-Daimler’s smart car division, the staggering first quarter losses of Tesla, the absolutely amazing Kia Telluride, and the boon of e-commerce on dealerships. Changing lanes, CEO and Co-Founder of LM Industries, Jay Rogers, gives us an update on Local Motors, the birth of LM Industries, and their biggest 3D printed vehicle yet, Olli. Closing out the show automotive journalist, Steven Cole Smith, shares his experience at a local equestrian competition, remembers Ayrton Senna and other drives lost through the years, and discusses the Corvette C8 reveal scheduled for July.

 

  • [00:00:00] Cadillac Super Cruise Not So Super
  • [00:06:25] Mid-Engine Corvette C8 News
  • [00:12:30] Driving Courses, the New Golf Courses
  • [00:19:50] 2019 Toyota 4Runner – Time Tested Champ
  • [00:29:06] 4Runner Interior Needs an Overhaul!
  • [00:35:52] What Makes A Vehicle an Off-Roader?
  • [00:42:12] Tesla Faces Staggering $702m Loss
  • [00:48:31] Death of the Smart Car
  • [00:54:43] Kia Telluride and E-Commerce Dealerships
  • [01:02:04] LM Industries Olli Around the World!
  • [01:12:09] Horse Competition and Ayrton Senna
  • [01:18:06] Corvette C8 to be Revealed in July

 

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Read more about the article News, Test Drives, and Auto Week on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan | #366

News, Test Drives, and Auto Week on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan | #366

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #366

Alan is slated to appear on ABC’s LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, April 15th through the 19th, ahead of the New York International Auto Show, which means we have tons of auto news! Starting the show, Executive Publisher for Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader, Dealer.com, Karl Brauer, brings us the details of the brand new, tough, and rugged Ford Escape. We also learn about the state of the automotive industry (don’t worry, it’s doing just fine), and the finalization of the Ford GT production run. Changing lanes, JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock, dispels the myth that big auto shows are going to start to die off, reviews the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, and tells us about Vaughn Gittin Jr’s appearance at Galpin Ford. Next up, LIVE with Kelly and Ryan Executive Producer, Michael Gelman, gives us a preview of the cars and categories we can expect to see when tuning into LIVE with Kelly and Ryan for Auto Week. Closing the show, automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, discusses turbocharged and supercharged 4-cylinder engines, and the amazing vehicles set to be unveiled at the New York International Auto Show and on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan. BJ also talks about the great time she had at the DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, and gives the Kia Optima SX top marks. Tune in for more test drives and auto news.

 

  • [00:00:00] Brand New Ford Escape a Tough SUV
  • [00:06:24] New Features of the Ford Escape
  • [00:12:30] Ford GT News and Auto Industry Numbers
  • [00:19:51] Auto Shows Not Doomed as Journalists Say
  • [00:28:11] Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is Amazing
  • [00:35:51] Vaughn Gittin Jr. at Galpin Ford Event
  • [00:42:12] Michael Gelman Shares Debut Cars
  • [00:47:43] Category Preview for Kelly and Ryan
  • [00:54:42] Ford: The Pioneer of Turbo 4-Cylinders
  • [01:02:03] Keep An Eye Out for These Cars on LIVE!
  • [01:12:46] DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide
  • [01:18:04] Kia Optima SX – Huge Bang for Your Buck

 

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #326

Broadcasting from the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), we get up to speed on the latest and greatest rides hitting the market. We begin the hour with Joy Falotico of the Lincoln Motor Company who discusses the sales of the 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and introduces the gorgeous Lincoln Aviator. Next, Lincoln’s Robert Parker talks with us about the praises and special attention that their brand gets in China. Then, David Woodhouse shares the magic behind Lincoln’s guiding design principles. After that, we talk with MINI’s Andrew Cutler about the electrified classic MINI and their best-selling model, the Countryman. Then, Mark Dahncke of Audi sounds off about the Audi RS 5 Sportback and the popular Audi Q5. Next, Karl Brauer gushes over the roof-top party thrown by Kelley Blue Book, his favorite finds at NYIAS, and the technological shift that is happening in the automotive industry. Switching gears, Jamie Page Deaton of U.S. News & World Report Best Cars Rankings explains the pros and cons of some of the new rides on the showroom floor. Then, Lauren Fix of The Car Coach gives us her thoughts on the Volkswagen Tanoak pickup truck and the future of electric vehicles. Changing lanes, we chat with Michael Harley of Kelley Blue Book and Frank Wiseman of Porsche North America about Michael’s test drive in the snowy French Alps, and the Porsche Experience in LA. Our last guest of the show is Chris Duke of Motorz TV who explains GM’s BuyPower Card and over-air Marketplace. Alan ends the show with a preview of the cars he will be showing on ‘LIVE with Kelly and Ryan‘ during Auto Show Week (April 2-6, 2018). Join us now to fill your mind with automotive goodness.

 

  • [00:00:00] Lincoln Motors Keeps Awing Us
  • [00:05:48] China, Electric Motors, and Lincoln
  • [00:12:31] Aviator is Magically Designed
  • [00:19:54] A Classic MINI Goes Electric
  • [00:27:14] Audi RS 5 Sportback
  • [00:35:55] Treasures of NYIAS 2018
  • [00:42:16] Family Friendly Auto Design
  • [00:55:34] Porsche Stands the Test of Time
  • [01:03:28] General Motors’ BuyPower Card
  • [01:11:36] LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan

 

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Read more about the article Next Generation Car Lovers Enjoy Passion-Fused Tech and Horsepower | #285

Next Generation Car Lovers Enjoy Passion-Fused Tech and Horsepower | #285

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #285

The next generation of car lovers has arrived and it’s in the hands of the industry experts to help them tame their passion. We begin the first hour with Tony Bowie, who shares the mission of the Southwest Research Institute and their involvement with the Shell Eco-marathon. Then, Alan introduces freelance automotive journalist, George Kennedy III, to talk about their shared test drive of the Volvo V90 XC, and George’s 24 Hours to LeMons race. In the second hour, we jump back a couple months to a great show from February; we hear from the king of horsepower, John Hennessey, as well as BJ Killeen, KBB’s Karl Brauer, and owner of Workshop 5001, Marlon Goldberg. Join us to fuel your passion for cars.

 

  • [00:00:00] A New Generation of Automotive Passion
  • [00:05:54] Southwest Research Institute Inspires Youth
  • [00:12:30] The Sure-Footed Drive Feel of Volvo
  • [00:19:51] Volvo V90 XC is a Lifestyle Station Wagon
  • [00:28:59] A Sweet Appreciation for Station Wagons
  • [00:35:53] Race $500 Cars at 24 Hours of LeMons
  • [00:42:13] Hennessey Performance Revamps 2017 Ford Raptor
  • [00:48:400] Horsepower 101: Aftermarket Mods for Camaro ZL1
  • [00:54:43] BJ Killeen Buys Lincoln MKC SUV, Enjoys Luxury Perks
  • [01:02:04] Hyundai Ioniq’s Modular Drivetrain Platform
  • [01:12:42] Vintage Porsche Sales Rise Says Workshop 5001 Founder
  • [01:18:05] Boutique LA Garage, Workshop 5001, Restores Classics

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