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Read more about the article Mark Reuss’ Crash, FCA’s Five Year Plan, and Best Fuel Sippers | #335

Mark Reuss’ Crash, FCA’s Five Year Plan, and Best Fuel Sippers | #335

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | #335

It’s time to talk cars and we catch up with some of our favorites from the automotive industry. We begin the show with automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, who explains Mark Reuss’ recent crash in a Pace car at the Detroit Grand Prix. The Executive Vice President of Global Product Development wrecked a $120,000 2019 Corvette ZR1 when he lost control around a tight left-hand turn. He didn’t suffer any major injuries but we are sure this is something that will go down in automotive history. Shifting gears, Hollywood car consultant, Josh Hancock of JoshCAR, is back and brings us the latest from the star-studded automotive scene. He recently helped NBC bring in a display of Ferraris for the Magnum P.I. reboot upfronts, including the original 1982 Ferrari 308 GTS and a 2018 Ferrari 488. Josh raves about how fun it was to drive the 2018 and shares that many people were taking their picture with these iconic cars at the display. He also tells us that FCA has released their five year plan and they have basically said that they’re discontinuing Chrysler cars. It will be interesting to see what the future will be for FCA’s other brands. Alan and Josh then get into a fun debate about the latest pony car wars and decide which ones are their favorites. Next, Autotrader’s Executive Editor, Brian Moody, shares their list of “12 Fuel Sippers to Fight Rising Gas Prices” for 2018. The Chevy Bolt, Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, Ford Fusion Hybrid, Honda Kona are just a few on the list of cars that could save you some dollars on fuel. Brian talks about some rare rides that are for sale on Autotrader and ponders how much some of these are actually worth. Brian then lists Autotrader’s best certified pre-owned vehicle manufacturers which include Lexus and Porsche. He and Alan also review the 2019 Subaru Ascent which can seat up to eight people and still has all the great Subaru characteristics. Then, we chat with the ever wild Dennis Collins who updates us on the latest happenings at Collins Bros Jeep. Every Friday morning, he does a Coffee Walk where viewers can follow him around the shop and see the projects they’re putting their hard work into. He also raves about an up-fit they just did to his Jeep Trackhawk that took it up to about 805-HP. Lastly, Alan gives us an update on Barrett-Jackson Northeast at the Mohegan Sun which will take place June 20-23rd. Join us now for the latest and greatest in automotive news!

 

  • [00:00:00] Rare Car Investments
  • [00:05:34] Mark Reuss Crashes Corvette
  • [00:12:31] Magnum P.I. Ferrari Display
  • [00:19:52] FCA’s Five Year Plan
  • [00:28:07] Pony Car Wars
  • [00:35:53] 12 Fuel Sippers for 2018
  • [00:42:14] Rare Cars on Autotrader
  • [00:48:13] Best Certified Pre-Owned Rides
  • [00:54:45] 2019 Subaru Ascent
  • [01:02:05] Friday Coffee Walks
  • [01:10:44] 805-HP Jeep Trackhawk
  • [01:18:07] Barrett-Jackson Mohegan Sun

 

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Read more about the article No More Minivans, Mark Fields Retires, and a Little Movie Magic | #289

No More Minivans, Mark Fields Retires, and a Little Movie Magic | #289

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Technology is changing the way we look at cars, and automotive manufactures are making some big moves to keep up with trends. BJ Killeen, Brain Moody, Josh Hancock, and John Ellis, discuss their thoughts on the retirement of Ford Motor Company’s Mark Fields. There are many theories as to why this shift has happened, and our experts do their best to objectively address this major event in the auto world. We also talk about the waning popularity of the minivan, and which models will be sticking around due to their excellent designs. In other news, Josh Hancock discusses the loss of iconic James Bond actor Roger Moore, and gives us updates on fantastic cars coming to the big screen. Join in now.

  • [00:00:00] Useful Road Safety at High Speeds
  • [00:05:55] Why is Mark Fields No Longer with Ford?
  • [00:12:30] They Replaced the Coach, Not the Players
  • [00:19:50] Late Night at an Indianapolis Taco Bell
  • [00:29:18] BJ Killeen reviews the 2017 KIA Niro
  • [00:35:52] The Waning Popularity of the Minivan
  • [00:42:13] James Bond Actor Roger Moore’s Secret Car Story
  • [00:48:16] Movie Featuring Coca-Cola NASCAR 600
  • [00:54:44] Josh Hancock Reviews the 2017 Mustang
  • [01:02:04] Transition from Cars to Technology
  • [01:12:00] A Software Problem Not a Car Problem
  • [01:18:06] The Inevitability of the Autonomous Car

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Read more about the article Autonomous Cars, Late Model Test Drives, Dodge Demon Hype and More | #284

Autonomous Cars, Late Model Test Drives, Dodge Demon Hype and More | #284

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BJ Killeen shares some knowledge about the recent accident involving an autonomous Uber vehicle, and while it was determined that human error was involved, the cities that are allowing these test cars without drivers are still a bit cautious. Alan gives his review of the Toyota Prius Prime. Next, BJ and Alan talk about the 2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk that can climb almost anything. James Bell of KIA talks about the ‘engineered for fun’, KIA Stinger, with its rear wheel bias all-wheel drive designed for excellent performance handling. Chris Duke joins us on the show for more predictions on the release of the Dodge Demon and to tell us about the aftermarket ATV upgrades he has been doing on Motorz TV. In the second hour, we flash back to one of our favorite shows from 2017 featuring Burt Reynold’s Trans Am, Josh Hancock’s review of The Classic Auto Show, BJ Killeen’s review of the KIA Niro Hybrid and we explore some future innovations with KBB’s Karl Brauer. Listen Now.

 

  • [00:00:00] Autonomous Uber Car Involved in Accident
  • [00:06:26] Toyota Prius Prime is a Quality Hybrid
  • [00:12:30] 2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk Can Climb
  • [00:19:51]  Hype Continues to Rise for Dodge Demon
  • [00:26:41] KIA Stinger is Built for Fun Performance
  • [00:35:52] Chris Duke Hits Sand in RZR XP 1000
  • [00:42:12] Burt Reynolds’ 1977 Trans AM Sold at Barrett-Jackson
  • [00:48:10] Josh Hancock Reports from The Classic Auto Show
  • [00:54:43] Technology Paves Way for Safer Car Security
  • [01:02:03] BJ Killeen Reviews New KIA Niro Hybrid
  • [01:08:21] Dodge Demon Release Coming Soon
  • [01:018:04] Exploring Future Ford Innovations with Karl Brauer

 

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