Car Reviews, Hollywood Rides, and Safety Features | #291

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #291

Alan is back from a trip to Spain and he’s ready to talk cars. Autotrader’s Brian Moody was Alan’s test drive co-pilot across the sea, and they review the 2017 Volvo XC60. Brian also talks about the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, HomeLink tech, and the future of autonomous vehicles. Josh Hancock talks Cars III and addresses some car rumors floating around Hollywood. Tim Clyde tells about how Katzkin Leather, Inc. can refresh any car interior from the mid-late 90s on up. Tony Gaunter of Global Transportation Services discuses Ford’s new leadership and why he believes Mark Fields was replaced. BJ Killeen reviews the 2017 Volvo S60 Polestar. And last but not least, we chat with Karl Brauer of Kelley Blue Book about his visit to the Honda research and development facility. Karl also tells us his thoughts on software companies taking over the automotive industry. Listen now.

  • [00:00:00] Volvo XC60 Beckons Raving Fans
  • [00:06:49] Is the Chevrolet Tahoe the Perfect Car?
  • [00:12:31] Does Technology Come with the Price?
  •  [00:19:52] Automakers Debut Cars in Movies
  • [00:29:11] Famous Cars’ Auction Prices Rise
  • [00:35:53] A Tasty Bite of  Business & Burgers
  • [00:42:14] Lingenfelter Chevrolet Silverado Facelift
  • [00:48:19] Specialty Interior with Katzkin Leather
  • [00:54:46] Stocks Fall After Ford Loses Mark Fields
  • [01:02:07] BJ Killeen Reviews Volvo S60 Polestar
  • [01:11:28] Honda’s Turbocharged Small Engines
  • [01:18:09] Technology is Taking the Wheel

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Advances in Auto Tech, New Car Reviews, and Future Motorsports | #287

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #287

New car technology is rapidly evolving effecting not only our roadways, but racetracks as well. We take the pulse of the industry with leading automotive experts. Automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, reviews the 2018 VW Atlas, technology expert, John Ellis, talks about our autonomous car future, and motorsports guru, Steven Cole Smith, discusses spectators’ waning interest in watching professional racing. In some areas of the car world, consumers are moving towards letting go of the wheel, and in other areas they are craving to be more involved. What road are we headed down and how do car lovers feel about it? Find out.

  • [00:00:00] BJ Killeen Works Smarter Not Harder
  • [00:05:30] Volkswagen’s Impressively Large SUV
  • [00:12:30] Stealth Wealth: Undercover Luxury
  • [00:19:50] Katzkin Gives Alan’s 2011 Chevy a Facelift
  • [00:30:11] Autonomous Cars Will Make Our Decisions
  • [00:35:52] Tech Causes Increased Distracted Driving
  • [00:42:12] The Future of Automotive Technology
  • [00:48:24] Autonomous Cars Killed the Radio Star
  • [00:54:44] A Menagerie of Topics for Your Listening Pleasure
  • [01:02:04] R.I.P. Motorsports, We’re Glad We Knew You
  • [01:13:14] The Golden Age of the Automotive World
  • [01:18:05] Focusing on TV, Race Attendance Plummets

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