Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Acura TLX Type S | #464
Pump Your Brakes! We got a showstopper this week as Alan welcomes Dan Sandberg - President and CEO of Brembo Brakes North America. Dan shares how Brembo and Ford are…
Formula E, Jaguar E-Pace, Manual Transmissions, and Trade Wars | #347
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #347
The auto industry is advancing at a rapid pace, implementing new safety and entertainment technologies and upgrading existing systems; but where the auto gods giveth, the auto gods taketh away. Is the phasing out of manual transmissions taking it too far? We’ll explore this topic throughout the show, but first President and CEO of Brembo North America, Dan Sandberg, discusses what makes Formula E unique. Then, freelance automotive journalist George Kennedy III offers a tire safety warning, previews his Boston Globe article about YouTube car restorer, Rich Rebuilds, and gives his drive impressions about the 2019 Jaguar E-PACE. Shifting gears, JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock, fills us in on the Galpin Auto Show, BMW’s discontinuation of their 3 Series manual options, and the reintroduced Ford Ranger’s specs, which seem to be missing a stick shift option. Next, Executive Publisher for Kelley Blue Book, Karl Brauer, laments the decline of the manual transmission before sharing his test drive results for the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. With a 0-60 of 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 195 mph, the GT stormed around the famous track at Circuit of the Americas, but is it worth a 6-figure sticker price? Changing lanes, freelance automotive journalist BJ Killeen discusses the most shocking deals and trends seen at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas – there were a lot of trucks and a Bentley that sold for $25,000! Also, we touch on how tariffs are affecting the global automobile industry, specifically in China, where Jaguar Land Rover saw a 46% drop in sales. What do you think about the state of the industry and manual transmissions?
- [00:00:00] Formula E and Brembo Brakes
- [00:06:23] Don’t Neglect Your Tires
- [00:12:30] Rich Rebuilds a Tesla Model S
- [00:19:51] 2019 Jaguar E-PACE SE vs. I-PACE
- [00:28:35] Galpin Auto Show
- [00:35:52] Slow Death of the Manual Transmission
- [00:42:12] Manual vs. Automatic Performance Test
- [00:48:24] Dumbing Down Our Cars
- [00:54:43] Automatic Sports Car Takeover
- [01:02:04] Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe
- [01:10:26] Steal Deals at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas
- [01:18:05] Trade Conflicts Always Hit Auto Industry
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Aston Martin Vanquish S, Savior of Sedans, and More | #305
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #305
The season of auto shows is just around the corner, and automotive journalists are getting the pleasure of reviewing the 2018 models that are hitting the dealerships. We begin the hour with automotive journalist, Steven Cole Smith, who gives us a NASCAR update and reviews the sporty, 2018 Kia Stinger. After that, Karl Brauer, Executive Publisher for Kelley Blue Book, tells us about his sophisticated ride in the 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S, and shares that the 2018 Honda Accord could be the only hope for the sedan category. Changing lanes, we talk with Chris Basso of CARFAX about the importance of getting a vehicle history report before buying a used car. We close the show with President and CEO of Brembo North America, Dan Sandberg, who makes a prediction for the future of electronic brakes. Tune in now!
- [00:00:00] WeatherTech Sportscar Championship Series
- [00:06:18] Will NASCAR Turn Things Around Next Year?
- [00:12:31] 2018 Kia Stinger Keeps Up with the Big Boys
- [00:19:53] Behind the Scenes of LA Auto Show
- [00:28:26] Sophisticated Aston Martin Vanquish S
- [00:35:57] Honda Accord is the Sedan’s Last Hope
- [00:42:17] CARFAX Compiles 35 Years of Experience
- [00:47:50] Background Check on Your Used Vehicle
- [00:54:50] Spotting Flood-Damaged Cars with CARFAX
- [01:02:11] Electronic Brakes Will Replace Hydraulic
- [01:11:14] Autonomous Features Will Help Bad Drivers
- [01:18:14] Frankfurt Auto Show: An Emphasis on Electric