Performance Car Reviews, Top Hybrids, NASCAR News and Upcoming Events | #280

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #280

The ins and outs of the automotive industry have become slightly more in-depth and we love chatting with out experts to stay up to date on all the changes. Steven Cole Smith dispels some confusion on NASCAR’s new format and reviews the new Camaro ZL1. Autotrader’s Brian Moody gives us some inside information on buying a new car, reviews the best interiors of 2017, and raves about the Chevrolet Bolt. Then, we chat with BJ Killeen about the 2017 Jeep Compass and the best-in-class Hyundai Ioniq hybrid. Michael Austin, Editor-in-Chief of Autoblog, discusses the Camaro 1LE package and some surprising facts about new, high-performance car warranties. Rounding out the show is Dick Messer who dishes on the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and what sets it apart from other classic car shows.

 

  • [00:00:00] NASCAR’s New Rules Confuse Longtime Fans
  • [00:06:20] New Format for NASCAR Creates More ‘Action’
  • [00:12:19] 500-Mile Test Drive with the New Camaro ZL1
  • [00:19:28] Autotrader Makes Buying a New Car Easy
  • [00:28:35] Autotrader Reviews Best Car Interiors Under $50k
  • [00:35:21] Pure Electric Chevrolet Bolt Exceeds Expectations
  • [00:41:35] 2017 Jeep Compass Off-road Capabilities
  • [00:47:35] Comfort Comes Stock with 2017 Jeep Compass
  • [00:53:52] Hyundai Ioniq is Best-in-Class for Fuel Economy
  • [01:01:06] Camaro 1LE Satisfies Our Horsepower Craving
  • [01:09:28] Track Racing May Void New Car Warranties
  • [01:16:50] Fall in Love with Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

 

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A Look Back on a Great Year | #269

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #269

What a great year it’s been! It’s hard to believe we’re already on our last live show of 2016. We’re ready to go out with a bang, interviewing the CEOs of some incredible new companies and spending time with old friends like BJ Killeen, Chris Duke, Josh Hancock, and Karl Brauer. Thanks for following along with us, next year is sure to be even better!

 

  • [00:00:00] Until Next Year
  • [00:02:39] 2017 Ford Raptor
  • [00:12:30] Shifting to a New Car Buying System
  • [00:19:51] Distraction Eliminator, Navdy
  • [00:27:18] First Pancake Syndrome
  • [00:35:16] Luxury and Speed
  • [00:41:35] Daredevil Antics
  • [00:47:39] Massive Towing Capability
  • [00:54:07] #AskDuke
  • [01:01:22] Kia Sedona Adventures
  • [01:10:15] Karl Brauer Gossip
  • [01:17:20] The Anticipation is Building

 

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Greasy Car Guys | #255

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #255

NASCAR news, tire troubles, and movie car magic? What are we not talking about in this episode of The Drive? Josh Hancock is up to his usual shenanigans, Karl Brauer finally heard from Ford regarding his GT, and Brian Moody has been buzzing around in a Corvette. It’s time to step into the driver’s seat – tune in now!

 

  • [00:00:00] Rise and Fall
  • [00:05:13] Saying Goodbye?
  • [00:12:29] Business, Burgers, and Hot August Nights
  • [00:19:41] For the Tire Buyer
  • [00:29:58] Street Survival School
  • [00:35:44] One Lap of America
  • [00:42:06] Movie Car Man
  • [00:47:57] The Lady’s Ride
  • [00:54:38] Corvette Grand Sport
  • [01:01:50] Transmission Overload
  • [01:12:50] Fueling Up
  • [01:17:53] Kia and Quality
  • [01:24:14] The Acceptance Letter
  • [01:29:46] Organ Market
  • [01:36:47] Three, Two, One
  • [01:44:08] Garage Squad
  • [01:55:03] Hot August Nights
  • [02:00:12] Liquid Steel

 

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