Modern Galmping, Cars of Cuba, and Future Travel Laws | #293

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #293

We begin the hour chatting about the wonderful world of RVing, and BJ Killeen describes her idea of ‘roughing it’. BJ also reviews the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan that is larger than the previous model. Shifting over to something new, Executive Director of Hot August Nights, Mike Whan, tells us all about the event that upwards of 10,000 classic cars will attend. You can look forward to live music, delicious food, cruises, and an autocross track. Next, Karl Brauer, Executive Publisher of Kelley Blue Book, reviews the 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S. Then, Karl clears up some confusion on a statement Volvo made regarding all-electric vehicles by 2019. Changing gears back to reviews, Brian Moody, Site Editor for Autotrader, raves about the 2017 Subaru Impreza Sport. He then predicts that the possible remodel of the Honda Accord could determine the future of the sedan market. Flying over to our new guest, we talk with Mark Murphy, Founder of Travelpulse.com, about the classic cars he saw on a recent trip to Cuba. Then Mark educates us on new travel laws looming in the near future. We end the hour with a bang; JoshCAR’s Josh Hancock tells us about two car heist movies that are making waves in Hollywood. Tune in now.

  • [00:00:00] The ‘Glamping’ Lifestyle is Here to Stay
  • [00:05:51] Second Generation Volkswagen Tiguan
  • [00:12:32] VW Offers Multiple Trim Packages for Tiguan
  • [00:19:54] Hot August Nights: A Car Lover’s Dream
  • [00:27:22] Mark Your Calendars for Hot August Nights
  • [00:35:55] Karl Brauer Reviews 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S
  • [00:42:16] Volvo’s Electric Motor Press Release Confuses Buyers
  • [00:49:09] Head-Over-Heels for 2017 Subaru Impreza Sport
  • [00:54:49] New Honda Accord Seals Fate for Sedan Category
  • [01:02:10] Classic Cars Hidden by Cuban Embargo Since 1950s
  • [01:09:46] New Travel Requirements for Electronics on Flights
  • [01:18:10] Two Heist Car Movies Hitting Silver Screen

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CAFE Standards, Car-centric Movies, Long Term Test Drives and More | #283

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #283

This episode is packed with automotive genius and we hear from the experts that are out in the field of this ever-evolving industry. Autoblog’s Michael Austin shares his experience from the Geneva International Motor Show and, his views on President Trump’s review of the CAFE standards. Brian Moody of Autotrader reviews the environmentally conscious Honda Clarity with hydrogen fuel cell. Then, we chat with Josh Hancock of JoshCAR about the latest car-centric movies, and the limo he helped create for the new movie starring Hugh Jackman, Logan. In the second hour, we hear from BJ Killeen about finally purchasing her long-term test drive, KIA Sedona, and she fills us in on the war brewing between BMW and Mercedes-Benz. We end the hour with John Ellis of Ellis & Associates, who helps us catch a glimpse into the future of our cars becoming sentient beings as well as Tesla’s dedication to safety. Technology is creating a more dynamic future for our vehicles. Find out more now.

 

  • [00:00:00] Autoblog Reviews Geneva Motor Show
  • [00:06:35] Trump to Review the CAFE Standards
  • [00:12:30]  Autoblog Has the Newest Automotive Reviews
  • [00:15:36] Environmentally Conscious Honda Clarity
  • [00:23:45] Logan Futuristic Limo is Stumping Car Guys
  • [00:31:33] Driving Films on the Horizon for Hollywood
  • [00:42:12] BJ Killeen Buys Her Test Drive KIA Sedona
  • [00:47:47] A War Brews Between Mercedes-Benz & BMW
  • [00:53:43] The Automotive World is Well Connected
  • [01:02:03] Carbon-based Lifeforms & Autonomous Cars
  • [01:11:27] Soon Our Cars Will Be Sentient Beings
  • [01:18:04] Tesla Continues to Enhance Safety Through Air

 

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