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Used Performance Cars for Under $20K, Mazda Miata, Kia Soul, and More! | #364

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #364

If you want performance, but you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg for it, tune in for some great tips and reviews. Kicking off the show, Autotrader Executive Editor, Brian Moody, brings us a list of the best used performance cars for under $20,000, including the Ford Fiesta ST, FIAT 500 Abarth, and more! Then, automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, gushes over her test drive of the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF. This jewel of a machine has style, balance, and power enough to get you around the track, all for a very affordable price. We also chat about the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, pothole woes, and exorbitant insurance prices. Changing gears, Co-founder of Cartender and automotive journalist for CarGurus, The Boston Globe, and U.S. News and World Report, George Kennedy III, is back for round two of the electric car debate. Also, George gives us his test drive impressions for the 2019 Kia Soul (hint: it’s awesome), and the versatile Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk. Then, President and CEO of Brembo Brakes North America, Dan Sandberg, tells us why they’ve decided to launch their all new web marketplace, BrembostoreUSA.com, and what you can expect to find there. Closing the show, JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock, praises the Tesla Model 3 and its combination of power and handling that give it a uniquely Porsche 911 feel. Listen in for more about these amazing, inexpensive vehicles.

 

  • [00:00:00] Ford Fiesta ST and FIAT 500 Abarth
  • [00:06:08] Great Performance Cars for Under $20K
  • [00:12:30] Get a 2005-2008 C6 Corvette for $15K!
  • [00:19:51] 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
  • [00:29:25] Mazda Miata, Jeep Gladiator, and Potholes
  • [00:35:52] The Exorbitant Price of Insurance
  • [00:42:13] Alan Just Wants A Wild Visceral Ride
  • [00:48:26] Custom Electric Rides Bring the Power
  • [00:54:44] Kia Soul, an All-Around Amazing Vehicle
  • [01:02:04] Versatile Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
  • [01:10:44] Introducing All-New BremboStoreUSA.com
  • [01:18:06] Tesla Model 3: Great Power and Handling

 

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Read more about the article Auto Industry Strives for Efficiency, NASCAR News, and Geneva Motor Show | #282

Auto Industry Strives for Efficiency, NASCAR News, and Geneva Motor Show | #282

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #282

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

 

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