Live from the 2018 New York International Auto Show | #326

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #326

Broadcasting from the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), we get up to speed on the latest and greatest rides hitting the market. We begin the hour with Joy Falotico of the Lincoln Motor Company who discusses the sales of the 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and introduces the gorgeous Lincoln Aviator. Next, Lincoln’s Robert Parker talks with us about the praises and special attention that their brand gets in China. Then, David Woodhouse shares the magic behind Lincoln’s guiding design principles. After that, we talk with MINI’s Andrew Cutler about the electrified classic MINI and their best-selling model, the Countryman. Then, Mark Dahncke of Audi sounds off about the Audi RS 5 Sportback and the popular Audi Q5. Next, Karl Brauer gushes over the roof-top party thrown by Kelley Blue Book, his favorite finds at NYIAS, and the technological shift that is happening in the automotive industry. Switching gears, Jamie Page Deaton of U.S. News & World Report Best Cars Rankings explains the pros and cons of some of the new rides on the showroom floor. Then, Lauren Fix of The Car Coach gives us her thoughts on the Volkswagen Tanoak pickup truck and the future of electric vehicles. Changing lanes, we chat with Michael Harley of Kelley Blue Book and Frank Wiseman of Porsche North America about Michael’s test drive in the snowy French Alps, and the Porsche Experience in LA. Our last guest of the show is Chris Duke of Motorz TV who explains GM’s BuyPower Card and over-air Marketplace. Alan ends the show with a preview of the cars he will be showing on ‘LIVE with Kelly and Ryan‘ during Auto Show Week (April 2-6, 2018). Join us now to fill your mind with automotive goodness.

 

  • [00:00:00] Lincoln Motors Keeps Awing Us
  • [00:05:48] China, Electric Motors, and Lincoln
  • [00:12:31] Aviator is Magically Designed
  • [00:19:54] A Classic MINI Goes Electric
  • [00:27:14] Audi RS 5 Sportback
  • [00:35:55] Treasures of NYIAS 2018
  • [00:42:16] Family Friendly Auto Design
  • [00:55:34] Porsche Stands the Test of Time
  • [01:03:28] General Motors’ BuyPower Card
  • [01:11:36] LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan

 

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LA Auto Show, Kia Stinger, and 2018 Jeep Wrangler | #314

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #314

Alan is back from his insane month of traveling; we catch up with some of our favorite contributors. We begin the hour with JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock, who shares his experience at the LA Auto Show, and discusses Nissan’s involvement with Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Next, automotive journalist BJ Killen joins in on the fun to chat about the CES, North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), and the merging of the technology and the automotive industries. Then, BJ talks about the exciting new KIA Stinger, a car which marks Kia’s shift in the market from economy to luxury. Changing lanes, Karl Brauer, Executive Publisher for Kelley Blue Book, reviews the Black Label Lincoln Navigator, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, and explains yearly sales as we creep into 2018. Get up to speed with us before the new year rolls in.

  • [00:00:00] Back After a Month of Traveling
  • [00:06:13] Nissan and Star Wars: The Last Jedi
  • [00:12:30] Lincoln Unveils the 2019 Nautilus
  • [00:19:53] Automotive Industry Transforms to Mobility
  • [00:26:40] Tesla Electric Semi-Trucks Are Coming
  • [00:35:55] Bollinger B1 Lights Up Lobby of LA Auto Show
  • [00:42:15] Kia Stinger: Quality High Performance
  • [00:48:39] A Tremendous Departure from Cheap
  • [00:54:46] Ford Takes on Pick-up Truck Market
  • [01:02:08] Lincoln Reestablishes Itself as Luxury
  • [01:11:17] Hurricanes Save 2017 Auto Sales
  • [01:18:09] Iconic Jeep Wrangler Redesign Rocks

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