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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #365

Alan will be on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, April 15th through the 19th, and this year marks his 20th appearance on the show! Watch Alan unveil 20 of the newest cars from the New York Auto Show while attempting to avoid a repeat of the Pontiac C6 backseat incident. First up, automotive journalist for Autoweek, Automobile Magazine, Grassroots Motorsports, Steven Cole Smith, fills us in on his test drive of the Ferrari 488 Pista. This $350,000 supercar made Steven feel very out of place at Dollar General, but he got over it when he revved it’s 710-HP twin-turbo engine. Steven also discusses Automobile Magazine’s All-Stars top picks, including the Ferrari 812 Superfast, Hyundai VELOSTER N, and Porsche 911 GT2 RS. Changing lanes, Kia Motors America Chief Designer, Tom Kearns, shares the inspiration behind their biggest, boldest SUV ever, the Kia Telluride. This gorgeous eight passenger vehicle makes 291-HP with a 3.8L V6 engine and is available in all-wheel drive, starting at just $31,690. Then, automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, compares and contrasts the MAZDA CX-9 with the Kia Sorento; when all is said and done, she prefers the Kia Sorento, but encourages us all to test drive to compare for ourselves. Tune in for more details on the 2020 Kia Telluride, Kia Sorento, MAZDA CX-9, and Ferrari 488 Pista.

 

  • [00:00:00] Alan to Go On LIVE with Kelly and Ryan
  • [00:06:31] Steven Drives the Ferrari 488 Pista
  • [00:12:31] Automobile Magazine’s All-Stars
  • [00:19:51] 2020 Kia Telluride: Back to SUV Roots
  • [00:27:58] Kia Sorento Vs MAZDA CX-9
  • [00:35:52] Two Comparable SUVs and Weekend Plans

 

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Read more about the article 2018 J.D. Power Consumer Studies, Auto News, and Test Drives | #343

2018 J.D. Power Consumer Studies, Auto News, and Test Drives | #343

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | #343

The auto industry is like a fine wine, it gets better with age. First, J.D. Power Vice President of Global Automotive, Dave Sargent, reports on the results of their 2018 US APEAL Study, which found automakers to be doing a tremendous job of delivering to customer expectations. Also, find out which technology advances in cars today have people jumping for joy, and which are making people pull their hair out. Then, Automotive Journalist featured on Automobilemag.com, Steven Cole Smith, fills us in on the North American Car of the Year nominees, North American International Auto Show updates, his trek up the Rubicon Trail in a Jeep, and NASCAR news. Steven also chats with Alan about the 2019 Infiniti QX50, the access economy, and Parachut.co. Next, after a couple of weeks of intensive traveling, Alan and Automotive Journalist, BJ Killeen, catch up and discuss Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, golf, auto manufacturer luxury channels, and the 2018 Mazda CX-9. BJ got a chance to sit behind the wheel of the new CX-9, and found many things impressive, but was struggling to notice anything that separated it from the pack. Similarly, Alan drove the Mercedes-Benz C 350e and thought it was a very nice car, but it just didn’t fit him. Last, Autotrader.com Executive Editor, Brian Moody, extols the 2019 GMC Sierra, saying it’s the best full-size pickup there is, with the only caveat being that no truck on the market can match RAM’s interiors. The 2019 GMC Sierra has video camera mirrors, a carbon fiber insert for the bed, looks that can kill, and a truly reinvented tailgate. Its tailgate is like something out of transformers, with the ability to fold into several different configurations. Also, Brian fills us in on the insanely depreciated used electric car market. Some amazing cars at a fraction of their ‘new’ sticker price include various models of BMW i3 for $20,000, previous generation Nissan Leaf and Fiat 500e for $10,000, and even Tesla Model S for $30,000. Tune in for more.

 

  • [00:00:00] Customers Demand, Manufacturers Deliver
  • [00:06:34] Technology Usage in Vehicles Quantified
  • [00:12:30] North American Car of the Year 2018
  • [00:19:51] 2019 Infiniti QX50
  • [00:29:05] The Rise of the Access Economy
  • [00:35:51] Rubicon Trail and NASCAR News
  • [00:42:12] Golf Is Fun, but It’s Great to Be Home
  • [00:48:16] Missed Beats of the 2018 Mazda CX-9
  • [00:54:43] Mazda CX-9 – Stuck Between Two Segments
  • [01:02:04] Mercedes-Benz C 350e, It Doesn’t Fit Me
  • [01:09:24] 2019 GMC Sierra: Best Truck Ever?
  • [01:18:05] Used Electric Car Deals on Autotrader

 

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