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Read more about the article We Love Dodge, Brembo and Haynes Repair Manuals | #320

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #320

It’s February already and there are less than two months until the New York International Auto Show and Alan’s annual appearance on  ABC’s ‘LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan’. As the excitement builds, we chat with some of our favorite contributors about what they are up to. We begin the hour with Executive Publisher of Kelley Blue Book, Karl Brauer, who gushes about his Dodge Demon before paying homage to the new Acura NSX. Then, Mike Forsythe of Haynes Publishing discusses their digital assets and new repair manuals coming our way. Next, automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, shares her experience at the Grand National Roadster Show. Changing gears, Hollywood car consultant, Josh Hancock, joins us along with Brembo North America’s Dan Sandberg to talk about the best brakes around. Lastly, Josh and Alan discuss a Porsche exhibit that recently opened at the Petersen Automotive Museum.

  • [00:00:00] Dodge Does Things Differently
  • [00:05:53] Alan’s Dirty Demon
  • [00:12:30] A Real Car for Gearheads
  • [00:19:53] The Super Acura NSX
  • [00:30:12] Saved from High Labor Rates
  • [00:35:55] Haynes’ Videos Break it Down
  • [00:42:16] Oldest Running Car Show
  • [00:49:11] Showroom Stock Vehicles
  • [00:54:46] Grand National Roadster Show
  • [01:02:09] Alan Gears Up for New York
  • [01:06:49] Mustang is Making a Comeback
  • [01:18:10] The Porsche Effect

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Read more about the article “Live on Stage” Shell Interviews at SEMA 2017 Pt. 1 | #309

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #309

A wealth of automotive knowledge is very present at the SEMA show every year. The Shell Pioneering Performance “Live on Stage” Experience played host to some of the greats in the industry. We begin the hour with Gale Banks of Banks Power, who has played a large role in military engines for 41 years, and he gives us an inside look on what his company is working on now. Changing lanes, NHRA Top Fuel World Champion, Larry Dixon, tells us that they will be awarding one lucky winner the opportunity to ride in the passenger seat in a recently designed two-seater Top Fuel car. Then, John Hennessey, President of Hennessey Performance, touches on the sweet rides he brought to SEMA, such as the 6×6 VelociRaptor, and the unveiling of the highly anticipated Venom F5. Nancy Bruner, Chief Digital Officer for Shell Lubricants, and Tony Frassetto, Senior Account Manager for Universal Technical Institute (UTI), then jump on stage. They talk with us about their partnership, and Tony shares a little about the school. Then, Barry Meguiar of Meguiar’s, discusses the car hobby history and his busy schedule of jet-setting to car shows all over. J Haynes of Haynes Publishing is up next to share the story of how their company began. After that Rutledge Wood, NASCAR Personality, shares about a project he built with eBay Motors. We end the show with a special announcement from Colin Abraham, President of Shell, Steve Ledbetter, President of Jiffy Lube, Chris Powell, President of Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and Patty Lanning, Vice President of North American Marketing for Shell Oil. Tune in now.

  • [00:00:00] Emerging Economies Performance is Four Cylinders
  • [00:05:53] Banks Power and Heavy Duty Military Trucks
  • [00:12:31] Take a Funny Car Ride with Larry Dixon
  • [00:19:53] Twin Turbo EcoBoost V6: The Power You Need
  • [00:27:09] Hennessey Tuner School to Fuel Youths’ Passion
  • [00:35:55] Shell and UTI Make Automotive Dreams Come True
  • [00:47:59] Barry Meguiar Enjoys Wandering Around SEMA
  • [00:54:47] Haynes Automotive Manuals in the Beginning
  • [01:02:10] Rutledge Wood Works with eBay Motors
  • [01:10:15] McDonald’s Coffee in a Lamborghini
  • [01:18:12] Shell, Jiffy Lube, and Las Vegas Motor Speedway

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Read more about the article Breakdowns, Travel Tips, Infiniti QX30, and More | #303

Breakdowns, Travel Tips, Infiniti QX30, and More | #303

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #303

How can you prepare for the era of mobility? Automotive journalist BJ Killeen shares tips on what to do when you break down in a heavily trafficked area. She also discusses the Mercedes-Benz X-Class concept truck which is not exactly what you would expect. Veering down a different path, Chris Sheldrick, CEO of What3Words, sounds off about their revolutionary new navigation system that has covered the entire world. Next, TravelPulse Founder, Mark Murphy, discusses traveling after a natural disaster and gives advice on the best way to plan your trip. Switching gears, Chris Duke, Host of Motorz, reviews the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, and talks with us about Apple’s newest release, the iPhone X. We then explore Haynes automotive manuals with their Vice President, Mike Forsythe. We end the hour with Autotrader’s Michelle Krebs who discusses post-hurricane vehicle values and sales increase. Listen now.

  • [00:00:00] Thoughts Go Out to Hurricane Victims
  • [00:06:11] Broke Down on a Busy Highway
  • [00:12:26] Mercedes-Benz X-Class Concept Truck
  • [00:19:48] What3Words Navigates the Entire World
  • [00:28:19] Media Can Ruin a Beautiful Travel Destination
  • [00:35:53] Vacation with Assurance Through a Travel Agent
  • [00:42:13] Infiniti QX30 is a Premium Cross-Over
  • [00:49:06] 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Review
  • [00:54:45] Apple iPhone X Has Been Announced
  • [01:02:07] Give the Gift of Automotive Knowledge
  • [01:11:11] Know the Value of Used Vehicles Before You Buy
  • [01:18:01] Jeep is For Sale but to Whom?

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