Best of Show featuring The Life of Enzo Ferrari & The All New Ford Bronco | #447
Periodically, a person is born who perseveres through the thick and thin to do great things. We pay homage to one such man with our first guest, industry veteran and…
Motorsports Recap, Auto News, Lexus and Cadillac Reviews | #372
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #372
Kicking off the show, Justice Brothers, Inc. President and CEO, Ed Justice, Jr., fills us in on the 2019 Indianapolis 500, Roger Penske’s 18th win at the age of 82, and how an over abundance of content are likely responsible for the decline in big race-day viewership. Next, Automotive Journalist for Autoweek, Automobile Magazine, Grassroots Motorsports, Steven Cole Smith, chats about everything from Alexander Rossi in the Indy 500 to $21 hotdogs to Dollar General bargains. Steve also reviews the 2020 Cadillac CT5-V and CT4-V. Changing gears, Automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, discusses FCA’s rumored courting of France-based Renault for a potential merger and what effects such a merger could have. We also hear about BJ’s tear-inducing test drive of the 2019 Lexus RC F. Closing the show, Autoblog Editor-in-Chief, Greg Migliore, gives us his take on the proposed FCA/Renault merger, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale, 2020 Toyota GR Supra, 2020 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, and more! Tune in for another great week of coverage from all over the automotive industry.
- [00:00:00] 2019 Indianapolis 500 Recap
- [00:06:08] 82 Year Old Roger Penske’s 18th Win
- [00:12:31] Content Overload Edges Out Coca-Cola 600
- [00:19:51] Indy 500, $21 Hotdogs, Dollar Bargains
- [00:27:49] Alexander Rossi Steals Show at Indy 500
- [00:35:53] 2020 Cadillac CT5-V and CT4-V
- [00:42:14] FCA Courting Renault for Merger
- [00:47:45] Audi and Cadillac Making Changes
- [00:54:44] 2019 Lexus RC F and LC 500 Reviews
- [01:02:05] Lexus and Toyota Really Growing on Alan
- [01:08:50] Autoblog, FCA Renault, SF90 Stradali
- [01:18:06] Autoblog’s Take on Supra and TrailBlazer
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John Wick 3, Toyota GR Supra, Chevy Blazer, and Tesla | #371
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #371
Amazing, massive horsepower machines have become like Alan’s favorite food if he’d eaten it every day for the past 10 years. In short, Alan is… was having a hard time being turned on by cars – until he drove the 2020 Toyota GR Supra. Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, and Dealer.com Executive Publisher, Karl Brauer, discusses the new 2020 Toyota GR Supra, why Toyota’s partnership with BMW was a very smart move, and how RAM and Dodge have been able to position themselves ahead of Chevrolet in the truck and muscle car categories. Then, we chat with Autotrader Executive Editor, Brian Moody, about his test drive of the Chevrolet Blazer, and three new lists on Autotrader including the 12 Best New Cars. Shifting gears, JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock, reviews ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’, fills us in on the upcoming movie ‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’, and shares his excitement over the Aston Martin DBX. Next, Automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, gives us the pros and cons of the 2019 Toyota Tundra and joins Alan for a little bit of Tesla bashing. Closing the show, Justice Brothers, Inc. President and CEO, Ed Justice, Jr., remembers the life and accomplishments of the late Niki Lauda and gives us an update on where the field stands for the Indianapolis 500. Don’t miss this weeks car reviews and auto news.
- [00:00:00] Toyota Supra Reignites Alan’s Passion
- [00:05:59] Toyota Found Smart Way to Make Supra
- [00:12:30] RAM Vs Chevrolet: Art Vs Science
- [00:19:51] Chevrolet Blazer: The Old Vs The New
- [00:28:06] 2020 Blazer: Wrong Name, Great SUV
- [00:35:46] Autotrader’s 12 Best New Cars
- [00:42:16] The Art of Racing in the Rain
- [00:48:03] John Wick 3 and Aston Martin DBX
- [00:54:47] Things the 2019 Toyota Tundra Got Right
- [01:02:07] Toyota Tundra Is Great, But Outdated
- [01:10:14] Tesla Stocks Fall 38% in 2019
- [01:18:08] Indy 500 / Remembering Niki Lauda
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The Life of Enzo Ferrari, Richard Rawlings, and Auto News with BJ Killeen | #361
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #361
Periodically, a person is born who perseveres through the thick and thin to do great things. We pay homage to one such man with our first guest, industry veteran and author of “Enzo Ferrari: Power, Politics and the Making of an Automobile Empire”, Luca Dal Monte. Enzo’s life was a rollercoaster ride, from his involvement in World War 1, to the death of his first born son, to the founding of Scuderia Ferrari, and eventual creation of one of the most iconic brand of cars the world has ever known. Shifting gears, we chat with serial entrepreneur and star of Fast N’ Loud and Garage Rehab, Richard Rawlings, about the new season of Garage Rehab and upcoming season of Fast N’ Loud. Also, hear about Richard’s planned reveal of a 1972 Boattail Riviera at the SEMA Show 2019, thoughts on the new Chevrolet Blazer and Ford Bronco, wayward Ferrari F40, and other upcoming events. Closing the show, automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, updates us on the financial woes of Elon Musk and Tesla, Carlos Ghosn situation in Japanese prison, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recent pedestrian safety test results in which the 2019 BMW X1 didn’t fare so well. Tune in for more on Enzo Ferrari, Garage Rehab, Fast N’ Loud, and the latest automotive news.
- [00:00:00] Luca Dal Monte’s “Enzo Ferrari”
- [00:05:56] A Life of Triumph and Tragedy
- [00:12:31] Enzo Ferrari’s 1920s Nervous Breakdown
- [00:19:52] From Failure to the Birth of Ferrari
- [00:28:30] Racing Priority and Ferrari’s Second Son
- [00:35:53] A Life in Search of True Love
- [00:42:13] Garage Rehab, Fast N’ Loud, Ford Bronco
- [00:48:09] Social Media and Upcoming Projects
- [00:54:44] Boattail Riviera and Ferrari F40
- [01:02:04] Elon Musk Financial Problems?
- [01:10:45] The Carlos Ghosn Saga Continues
- [01:18:05] BMW X1 Fails IIHS Safety Test!?
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CAS Review, Demon vs Redeye, Viper Sale, and Collins Bros Jeep | #359
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #359
It seems like there’s big news coming out every week around this time of year due to the plethora of international car shows that are taking place, like the Chicago Auto Show (CAS). First up to bat to fill us in on CAS happenings is Autotrader Executive Editor, Brian Moody. The 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road, 2020 Kia Telluride, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI gave Brian a lot to be excited about. While a few SUVs and sedans did stand out, the Chicago Auto Show had a clear focus on trucks. Automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, shares how manufacturers are pushing their trucks further and further, which vehicles caught her eye, and which rides fell flat. Next up, Executive Publisher for Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader.com, and Dealer.com, Karl Brauer, talks about his Rubella scare after the Detroit Auto Show, and the reintroduction of Sublime (a bright green) green to Mopar cars at CAS. Speaking of Mopar cars, Alan and Karl have both had their Dodge Demons for a year and it’s time for their extended review of this beast of a machine. Another monster machine that Alan owns is his 1-of-1 2016 Dodge Viper ACR, but he’s trying to not own it anymore; check out this future classic on ClassicCars.com. Closing the show, Owner of Collins Bros Jeep, Dennis Collins, gushes about the 2019 Dodge SRT Hellcat Redeye; this car loses to the Demon ever so slightly on horsepower, but makes up for it everywhere else. Also, we find out how Black Mountain Jeep’s licensee program works, how the trade wars are affecting business, why Dennis isn’t banking on the restomod market, and what kind of plans Dennis has for the rebirth of the Jeep Gladiator. Tune in for another exciting week of auto show coverage and monster car reviews.
- [00:00:00] 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road
- [00:05:24] Kia Telluride, Subaru Legacy, Shelby GT500
- [00:12:31] 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI at CAS
- [00:19:51] 30 Year Anniversaries and Awesome Trucks
- [00:28:20] BJ’s Top Picks from Chicago Auto Show
- [00:35:52] New Chevrolet Blazer a Disappointment?
- [00:42:12] Sublime Green is Back and Rubella Scare
- [00:48:03] Tesla Loses Tax Credit and Autonomy
- [00:54:43] Dodge Demon One Year Report Card
- [01:02:04] It’s Time to Let the 2016 Viper ACR Go
- [01:09:00] Dodge Redeye and Restomod Market
- [01:18:04] Black Mountain Jeep, Tariffs, Gladiator
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John Oates 356 Porsche, 2018 Ford Expedition, and Depreciating Cars in 2018 | #336
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | #336
Horsepower, groovin’ tunes, and the open road sound like the perfect day in many gearheads’ minds. We are fortunate enough to begin the show with John Oates of Hall & Oates, who is a real car guy! He answers some questions from THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor’s fans on Facebook and tells us how he fell in love with Porsches. John also dives into explaining the new project car he is working on, a Porsche 356, with builder Rod Emery who invented the original 356 Outlaw concept. John also fills us in on his upcoming solo and Hall & Oates tour so you can know where to see these classic artists near you. Next, we are joined by automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, who shares her review of the 2018 Ford Expedition that she and her husband had the pleasure of taking on a cross-country trip. She explains the comfort level, the incredible power of the 3.5L turbocharged V6 engine, and the 28-gallon fuel tank which achieved 24-mpg highway. BJ and Alan also briefly touch on the newly unveiled Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye that will be hitting the production line soon. Changing gears, Brian Moody of Autotrader is here to sound off about the newly introduced Chevrolet Blazer, which surprised his expectations. He then gives us a list of the “7 New Convertibles Under $40,000 for 2018” which include the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Jeep Wrangler, Mazda Miata and more. After that Brian details the Fastest-Depreciating Cars in 2018 such as the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cadillac SRX, and more – all of which have depreciated by 50% after three years. All of this and so much more – get up to speed with us now!
- [00:00:00] Falling in Love with Porsche
- [00:05:42] Best Birthday Present Ever
- [00:12:31] Audio System for a Musician
- [00:19:51] John Oates Used to Race Too
- [00:29:20] Solo Music Tour Schedule
- [00:35:53] Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
- [00:42:14] Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye
- [00:48:48] 2018 Ford Expedition is Fantastic
- [00:54:45] Astronomical Power of the 3.5L V6
- [01:02:05] All-new 2019 Chevrolet Blazer
- [01:10:47] 7 New Convertibles for Under $40k
- [01:18:07] Fastest-Depreciating Cars in 2018