“Voices of The Industry” Live @ SEMA Las Vegas 2021 | #482
Alan broadcasts from the Hypertech booth at SEMA Las Vegas. His first "Voice of the Industry" guest is Barry Meguiar - President of Meguiars Inc. They share their excitement of…
SEMA 2017 Shell Pioneering Performance “Live on Stage” Experience
The Shell Pioneering “Live on Stage” Experience had a wealth of automotive knowledge crossing the stage at the 2017 SEMA Show. The aftermarket industry is changing rapidly and the OEMs…
The Shell Pioneering Performance Stage at SEMA 2018, Part 1 | #352
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #352
We’re bringing you interviews with an all-star cast from the Shell Pioneering Performance Stage at SEMA 2018 in this action-packed episode of The DRIVE. Kicking things off, Meguiar’s President and Founder, Barry Meguiar, discusses his family’s passion for cars, and his new show, “Ignite Your Life”, which is a unique blend of faith and the automotive hobby. Changing lanes, “Chasing Classic Cars” Host, Wayne Carini, updates us on his show, upcoming project cars, and what he looks forward to when he comes to SEMA. Then, ClassicCars.com President and Founder, Roger Falcione, “Wheeler Dealers” Co-Host, Mike Brewer, and Celebrity Kustoms’ John D’Agostino join Wayne on stage and chat about their wives’ cars, ClassicCars.com, and how to properly value your vintage machine. Next up, Amanda Martin, Joe Martin, and Jayson “Shag” Arrington of “Iron Resurrection” fill us in on their favorite cars, and the Season 3 finale focused on a third generation Chevrolet Nova. Shifting gears, NHRA Top Fuel Champion, Antron Brown, shares how hard work and uncomfortable situations got him where he is today. Then, LOWRIDER Magazine’s Joe Ray gushes about lowrider culture and its influence on the hobby-at-large. Next, find out how Tommy Pike Customs Car Customizer, Tommy Pike, can find inspiration for his next build in everything from old-school Chicago architecture to the hanging fabric at the SEMA Show. Changing lanes, Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) President and Founder, Mark Gessler, fills us in on what makes a car historic and gives us the story behind Steve McQueen’s recently recovered Bullitt Mustang. Closing the show, Barrett-Jackson Chairman & CEO, Craig Jackson, forecasts an exciting year in 2019 for the world’s greatest collector car auction, with the conclusion of the Driven Hearts campaign and record-breaking auctions set up for the coming year and after. Don’t miss these amazing interviews!
- [00:00:00] “Ignite Your Life” Fuses Faith and Cars
- [00:07:37] Meguiar’s – A Family of Car Lovers
- [00:12:31] Catchin’ Up with Wayne Carini
- [00:19:52] How to Value Your Classic Car
- [00:26:48] ClassicCars.com and Our Wives’ Cars
- [00:35:53] Third Gen Nova on Iron Resurrection
- [00:42:13] Show Up and be Ready to Succeed
- [00:49:15] God, Family, and the Best Equipment
- [00:54:44] Lowriders Strive to be Unique
- [01:02:05] Tommy Pike Finds Inspiration Everywhere
- [01:11:28] What Makes a Vehicle Historic?
- [01:18:06] Barrett-Jackson Sets Records, Saves Lives
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Monterey Car Week from Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2018 | #342
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | #342
Monterey Car Week was in full swing last weekend, and Alan sat down with some of the best guys the car hobby has to offer at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. First off, Justice Brothers, Inc. President and CEO, Ed Justice, Jr., was blown away by the auction of a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, which sold for an astounding $48.5 million, awe inspiring historic races, an unrestored IndyCar from the 60s, and a rare 1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Pininfarina Coupe. Monterey Car Week truly is a window into the automotive past. Next, Ken Eberts, President and Co-Founder of the Automotive Fine Arts Society (AFAS), shares his journey from New York City’s High School of Music and Art to co-founding AFAS. With a mission to legitimize and promote the work of its members, and build a fellowship among automotive fine artists and enthusiasts, AFAS has been attending Pebble Beach Concours since 1986. Then, Barrett-Jackson Auction Company Chairman and CEO, Craig Jackson, fills us in on new projects he has in the works, including two of the three-car limited run of 1967 Shelby GT500s, Little Red and the Green Hornet. Craig is making use of crowdsourced photos, information, and parts to help restore these beauties to their original glory. Also, we get a snapshot of upcoming Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas 2018 where a very special 2015 Shelby GT350 will be auctioned off to benefit the Driven Hearts Charity Initiative. Changing gears, ACURA Executive Creative Director for Honda R&D Americas, Inc., Dave Marek, mentions his new podcast, Man Seeks Adventure, and and how he’s drawing inspiration for a designer like Dave Marek is in abundance at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Switching lanes, Wade Kawasaki and Corky Coker of Coker Tire Group, Chasing Classic Cars Host, Wayne Carini, and Meguiar’s President, Barry Meguiar, discuss all things Pebble Beach, Coker Tire Group, Chasing Classic Cars, SEMA, Car Crazy, and mustache related. Wayne Carini has three classic cars on the green at Pebble Beach: a 1954 Studebaker, Osca MT4 TN, and a Bugatti Type 57SC. Wayne isn’t worried about winning any awards, showcasing his cars at Pebble Beach is a win of its own. As Wayne Carini, Corky Coker, and Wade Kawasaki depart, Barry Meguiar is left in the middle of an Alan Taylor sandwich! Classic Car Restorer Alan Taylor’s reputation as one of the best car restorers in the hobby precedes him, and he gives us the details on his 1949 Delahaye Gilroy bodied Cabriolet he is showing at Pebble Beach. Alan shares the story of a Bugatti he had on the lawn at Pebble Beach a few years ago whose legitimacy came into question. Then, Kelley Blue Book’s Karl Brauer shares his highlights from Monterey Car Week, from a stunning 1937 Cadillac Series 90 Hartmann Cabriolet to the premier of the 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition at the Laguna Seca race track. We catch up with Barry Meguiar to close out our 25th show from Pebble Beach, as he fills us in on the brand new Preservation Award. Last, we discuss the truly amazing 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta took home the Best in Show award. If you missed out on Monterey Car Week this year, be sure to get your tickets now for the 2019 event! If you love cars, you’ll love Monterey Car Week.
- [00:00:00] Welcome to 2018 Pebble Beach!
- [00:06:11] Rich History at Monterey Car Week
- [00:12:30] Automotive Fine Art Society
- [00:19:51] Little Red and the Green Hornet
- [00:28:16] Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Preview
- [00:35:52] “Man Seeks Adventure” and Inspiration
- [00:42:12] Coker Tire Group Crashes the Party
- [00:48:29] Osca MT4 TN and Bugatti Type 57SC
- [00:54:43] Respect Between Brothers
- [01:02:04] Alan Taylor Sandwich
- [01:11:46] Karl Brauer’s Top Pebble Beach Picks
- [01:18:05] The All New Preservation Award
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“Live on Stage” Shell Interviews at SEMA 2017 Pt. 1 | #309
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #309
A wealth of automotive knowledge is very present at the SEMA show every year. The Shell Pioneering Performance “Live on Stage” Experience played host to some of the greats in the industry. We begin the hour with Gale Banks of Banks Power, who has played a large role in military engines for 41 years, and he gives us an inside look on what his company is working on now. Changing lanes, NHRA Top Fuel World Champion, Larry Dixon, tells us that they will be awarding one lucky winner the opportunity to ride in the passenger seat in a recently designed two-seater Top Fuel car. Then, John Hennessey, President of Hennessey Performance, touches on the sweet rides he brought to SEMA, such as the 6×6 VelociRaptor, and the unveiling of the highly anticipated Venom F5. Nancy Bruner, Chief Digital Officer for Shell Lubricants, and Tony Frassetto, Senior Account Manager for Universal Technical Institute (UTI), then jump on stage. They talk with us about their partnership, and Tony shares a little about the school. Then, Barry Meguiar of Meguiar’s, discusses the car hobby history and his busy schedule of jet-setting to car shows all over. J Haynes of Haynes Publishing is up next to share the story of how their company began. After that Rutledge Wood, NASCAR Personality, shares about a project he built with eBay Motors. We end the show with a special announcement from Colin Abraham, President of Shell, Steve Ledbetter, President of Jiffy Lube, Chris Powell, President of Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and Patty Lanning, Vice President of North American Marketing for Shell Oil. Tune in now.
- [00:00:00] Emerging Economies Performance is Four Cylinders
- [00:05:53] Banks Power and Heavy Duty Military Trucks
- [00:12:31] Take a Funny Car Ride with Larry Dixon
- [00:19:53] Twin Turbo EcoBoost V6: The Power You Need
- [00:27:09] Hennessey Tuner School to Fuel Youths’ Passion
- [00:35:55] Shell and UTI Make Automotive Dreams Come True
- [00:47:59] Barry Meguiar Enjoys Wandering Around SEMA
- [00:54:47] Haynes Automotive Manuals in the Beginning
- [01:02:10] Rutledge Wood Works with eBay Motors
- [01:10:15] McDonald’s Coffee in a Lamborghini
- [01:18:12] Shell, Jiffy Lube, and Las Vegas Motor Speedway
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Live from Monterey Car Week | #300
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #300
One-of-a-kind rides from all over the world cruise into town for Monterey Car Week. There is never a dull moment once the cars arrive, and you can even walk out of a cheap hotel room and see a Lamborghini or Porsche sitting right there. This show is a pivotal place for high rollers to come show off their dream cars. If you’re lucky enough to see the car sitting on the lawn of Pebble Beach, you had better take it all in because it may be the only time you will ever see it in your life. We chat with some of the heavy hitters of the auto industry live from the green. Guests include Josh Hancock, Dave Kunz, Dan Sandberg, Ed Justice, Jr., Wade Kawasaki, Corky Coker, Barry Meguiar, Craig Jackson, Dennis Collins, Chris Smith, Ken Eberts, and Pietro Zollino. They are on the air telling stories, giving rave reviews, and gushing over their favorite parts of this sophisticated event. Don’t miss all the fun, listen now.
- [00:00:00] Epic Views of Monterey Car Week
- [00:06:17] Alpha Romeo 4C and the Acura NSX
- [00:12:31] Adam Corolla Drives Paul Newman Porsche
- [00:19:52] SEMA Donates $1-million to Digitize Images
- [00:29:10] Karl Brauer Arrives in Honda Private Jet
- [00:35:53] Astounding History on the Lawn of Pebble Beach
- [00:42:16] Craig Jackson: Oracle of the Automotive Hobby
- [00:47:50] Collecting the Cars We Grew Up With
- [00:54:47] Automotive Art at its Finest and Priciest
- [01:02:08] Acura NSX is Honda’s Halo Car Supercar
- [01:09:30] Dennis Collins Car Sales at Monterey Car Week
- [01:18:11] 2022 Volkswagen to Release Pure Electric ID Bus
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Car Reviews, Hollywood Rides, and Safety Features | #291
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #291
Alan is back from a trip to Spain and he’s ready to talk cars. Autotrader’s Brian Moody was Alan’s test drive co-pilot across the sea, and they review the 2017 Volvo XC60. Brian also talks about the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, HomeLink tech, and the future of autonomous vehicles. Josh Hancock talks Cars III and addresses some car rumors floating around Hollywood. Tim Clyde tells about how Katzkin Leather, Inc. can refresh any car interior from the mid-late 90s on up. Tony Gaunter of Global Transportation Services discuses Ford’s new leadership and why he believes Mark Fields was replaced. BJ Killeen reviews the 2017 Volvo S60 Polestar. And last but not least, we chat with Karl Brauer of Kelley Blue Book about his visit to the Honda research and development facility. Karl also tells us his thoughts on software companies taking over the automotive industry. Listen now.
- [00:00:00] Volvo XC60 Beckons Raving Fans
- [00:06:49] Is the Chevrolet Tahoe the Perfect Car?
- [00:12:31] Does Technology Come with the Price?
- [00:19:52] Automakers Debut Cars in Movies
- [00:29:11] Famous Cars’ Auction Prices Rise
- [00:35:53] A Tasty Bite of Business & Burgers
- [00:42:14] Lingenfelter Chevrolet Silverado Facelift
- [00:48:19] Specialty Interior with Katzkin Leather
- [00:54:46] Stocks Fall After Ford Loses Mark Fields
- [01:02:07] BJ Killeen Reviews Volvo S60 Polestar
- [01:11:28] Honda’s Turbocharged Small Engines
- [01:18:09] Technology is Taking the Wheel
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Auto Industry Elite Talk Aftermarket Trends at SEMA 2016 | #272
Covering SEMA 2016 from the Shell Pioneering Performance Stage, we speak with the heads of the automotive industry. With stunning classics, customs, and concepts galore, the automotive aftermarket it alive and well. We explore new trends, innovative ideas, charitable programs, and tried and true brands. There is a little something for every kind of car lover at this show!
2016 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance | #260
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #260
Join us for a special episode broadcast from Monterey Car Week. Today we’re at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with notable guests including Jay Leno, Barry Meguiar, Jay Ward, Craig Jackson, Ralph Gilles and more!
- [00:00:00] #TheNext100
- [00:06:25] Benedict Castle Concours
- [00:12:57] Collector Car Insurance
- [00:19:51] Picture Perfect
- [00:27:47] Elixir Effect
- [00:35:52] Future of Viper
- [00:41:11] The Quail
- [00:47:02] Cars Yeah
- [00:53:41] Who’s Who
- [01:01:02] Jay Leno’s Garage
- [01:06:21] Jay Leno & Barry Meguiar
- [01:17:03] Pebble Beach Stand Outs
- [01:22:35] Creating Cars
- [01:29:08] Uniting Generations
- [01:33:44] Wrecking Yard Years
- [01:41:06] Clone Cars
- [01:51:03] Buying Smart
- [01:57:08] Signing Off with Barry Meguiar
