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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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