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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #377

Alan just got back from his first ever trip to China to visit Steve Saleen’s new mega-factory, and his mind is blown! JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock, chats about Alan’s trip to China, the Saleen S1, Steve Saleen, the premier of Quentin Tarrantio’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”, and more! Next up, freelance automotive journalist, Mike Austin, discusses the new testing ground for Mercedes-Daimler’s self-parking garage, the upcoming electric Ford F-150, and the prevalence of green cars in China. Changing lanes, Autotrader Executive Editor, Brian Moody, fills us in on the extravagant 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette reveal, its mind blowing pricing, and somewhat underwhelming specs. Brian also shares a few Autotrader lists, covering the most affordable mid-engine cars, lowest cost hybrid SUVs, and the most popular cars on Autotrader.com. Closing out the show, freelance journalist, Tom Wilson, chats with Alan about their trip to China, Steve Saleen’s 2.5 million square foot factory, and his first hand experience with the Saleen S1. Listen in to stay up to date with the automotive industry.

• [00:00:00] Alan and Josh Talk China, GT, and Demon
• [00:06:15] Steve Saleen S1, Mega Factory in China
• [00:12:30] Alan’s Eye-Opening Trip to China
• [00:19:51] Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Premier
• [00:27:45] Mercedes Tests Self Parking Garage
• [00:35:52] Electric Ford F-150, Green Cars in China
• [00:42:12] Bombastic Chevrolet C8 Corvette Reveal
• [00:48:37] 495 HP Mid-Engine Corvette – $60,000?!
• [00:54:43] Affordable Mid-Engine Cars, Hybrid SUVs
• [01:02:04] Most Popular Cars on Autotrader
• [01:10:35] Steve Saleen’s 2.5 Million SqFt Factory
• [01:18:05] The Saleen S1 is a Roomy Sports Car

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