Special Guest, Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock joins Alan as he chat’s about GM announcing that their company Bright Drop is making a fleet of electric delivery vans as well as dropping…
It’s a new year, and Alan is gearing up for a month of some of the big trade shows; CES, North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), and Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale are just around the corner. We chat with some of our favorite guests about what this year has in store. We begin the show with automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, who discusses the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year Awards (NACTOY), and rides that are about to make their debut at NAIAS. Next, Brian Moody of Autotrader talks CES, auto apps, and life-saving autonomous technology. Changing lanes, John Hennessey of Hennessey Performance shares the story of why he created THE EXORCIST, a 1000-HP Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Last but not least, Karl Brauer of Kelley Blue Book sounds off about his new monster, the Dodge Demon SRT. Tune in for an episode packed full of trade shows, technology, and horsepower.
[00:00:00] Gearing up for Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale
The next generation of car lovers has arrived and it’s in the hands of the industry experts to help them tame their passion. We begin the first hour with Tony Bowie, who shares the mission of the Southwest Research Institute and their involvement with the Shell Eco-marathon. Then, Alan introduces freelance automotive journalist, George Kennedy III, to talk about their shared test drive of the Volvo V90 XC, and George’s 24 Hours to LeMons race. In the second hour, we jump back a couple months to a great show from February; we hear from the king of horsepower, John Hennessey, as well as BJ Killeen, KBB’s Karl Brauer, and owner of Workshop 5001, Marlon Goldberg. Join us to fuel your passion for cars.
[00:00:00] A New Generation of Automotive Passion
[00:05:54] Southwest Research Institute Inspires Youth
[00:12:30] The Sure-Footed Drive Feel of Volvo
[00:19:51] Volvo V90 XC is a Lifestyle Station Wagon
[00:28:59] A Sweet Appreciation for Station Wagons
[00:35:53] Race $500 Cars at 24 Hours of LeMons
[00:42:13] Hennessey Performance Revamps 2017 Ford Raptor
[00:48:400] Horsepower 101: Aftermarket Mods for Camaro ZL1
[00:54:43] BJ Killeen Buys Lincoln MKC SUV, Enjoys Luxury Perks
The automotive world is changing around every corner and luckily, we get to hear from some of the big names in the industry to help make sense of it all. Professional stock car driver, Cameron Hayley, talks about the high emotions that come into play at a NASCAR race. Kelley Blue Book’s Karl Brauer shares his thrilling motorcycle ride with the MotoAmerica team, and brings home exciting news from the Geneva International Motor Show. Next, Mazda’s Matthew Valbuena says Mazda’s infotainment interface with signature Bose Sound System may render aftermarket tech obsolete. BJ Killeen shares her latest column with The Vegas Voice. Plus, find out how President Trump’s meeting with automakers may shape the future of the CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards. We end the show with a couple inspiring women; Lori Harvey and Kelsey Green, who are setting the bar for fuel efficiency with the help of the Shell Eco-Marathon and Hitachi. Change is constant and automotive knowledge is power, so listen in to find out what is on the horizon for car lovers.
[00:00:00] Emotions Run High in NASCAR
[00:06:03] Cameron Hayley is On the Hunt for Sponsors
[00:12:30] Extreme Quality Garage Cabinets by Hayley
[00:19:51] Death-Grip Ride at Thunderhill Raceway
[00:27:29] Partying at Geneva International Motor Show
[00:35:52] Honda Civic Type R to Arrive in USA
[00:42:12] Mazda Showcases Signature Sound at SXSW
[00:49:44] Advances Make Aftermarket Sound Obsolete
[00:54:43] Big Things for BJ Killeen and MINI
[01:02:03] Huge 2017 MINI Countryman Reviewed
[01:12:12] Shell Eco-Marathon & Hitachi Inspire Women
[01:18:04] Automotive Industry No Longer Boys Club