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Read more about the article 2018 Land Rover Discovery, The Bandit Run, and Tesla | #334

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | #334

Automobiles just keeping wowing us with their advances in technology and innovative designs. Automotive journalist, George Kennedy, joins us to review the 2018 Land Rover Discovery and he was impressed. He got behind the wheel of the gas-powered V6 model and raves about its ability to truly go anywhere. It also has an amazing towing capacity and an extra package that features Advanced Tow Assist which can help you park a trailer safely. Are you ready to adventure in luxury? Next, Ed Justice, Jr. of Justice Brothers updates us on the results of the Indy 500. Then, we hear the latest on the 2018 Bandit Run from Restore a Muscle Car’s, Dave Hall, which will take place June 20-23. He tells us that they will be doing some events with Burt Reynolds in his hometown of Jupiter, Florida. It’s time for all of you Trans Am fans to pull them out of the garage and hit the road. Changing lanes, Executive Publisher of Kelley Blue Book, Karl Brauer, begins his interview by discussing the Honda Sensing technology, which has combined five features to create a fairly advanced driver assistance package. He then goes on to discuss his brand new set of street tires for the Dodge Demon and explains that they are fairly priced for quality, high performance Pirelli P ZEROS. Keeping in tune with performance, he explains that the 2020 Mustang GT 500 may give the Dodge Demon a run for its money in the future, and not just in a straight line. Karl then covers the recent Twitter unraveling featuring the media against Elon Musk. Switching gears, automotive journalist, Brian Armstead of Roadfly, gushes about his test drive in the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, and explains that he, at 6’9”, fits comfortably in this great ride. The Veloster is a tight package and this upgraded, updated, refreshed Veloster will be a hit with the young folks that want to tune their cars and add their own expressions. The base MSRP is $18,500 and can even jump up to the Ultimate for $28,150, giving consumers an amazing range and all the bells and whistles for the top trim model. Last but not least, automotive journalist, Jason Fogelson, reviews the 2018 Kia Rio 5-door and tells us that he was pleasantly surprised. The Rio has base price of $16,400 and a top trim EX package coming in at $18,700, which are both a steal for this amazing car. He then goes on to discuss safety on the road as the season of road trips approach us. Jason discusses tire safety and gives helpful tips on how to keep an eye on their integrity. Tune in now if you’re ready to hit the road with your mind full of automotive knowledge.

 

  • [00:00:00] 2018 Land Rover Discovery
  • [00:06:06] Impressive Towing Power
  • [00:12:30] Tesla’s Market Growth
  • [00:19:51] A Hot Day At the Track
  • [00:28:10] Winner of Indy 500
  • [00:35:53] 2018 Bandit Run
  • [00:42:13] Honda Sensing Technology
  • [00:48:41] Demon Street Tires
  • [00:54:44] Tesla Twitter Unraveling
  • [01:02:05] Hyundai Veloster Refreshed
  • [01:10:29] 2018 Kia Rio
  • [01:18:07] Tire Safety Tips

 

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Read more about the article 2018 AMCI Global Trusted Brands, DriveShare, and Indy 500 | #333

2018 AMCI Global Trusted Brands, DriveShare, and Indy 500 | #333

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In a world with endless options, how is it possible for us to choose just one car? Well, thankful there are companies out there that are trying to make these tough decisions easy. We begin the hour with Chief Strategy Officer for AMCI Global, who details their 2018 Trusted Automotive Brand Study. The automotive industry has already established quality and satisfaction but when it comes to the emotion behind the trust we put in brands, there is still long way to go. Chevrolet, Kia, and Genesis – are just a few of the rides that made the most trusted list; listen for the rest! Next, we hear from Peter Zawadzki, Director of DriveShare by Hagerty, about this classic car rental program that can take you on a cruise down memory lane. DriveShare gives you the opportunity to either rent that collector car of your dreams for a weekend, wedding, or a multitude of other events. It also allows owners to stretch the legs of the beautiful cars they have collecting dust in their garage. Are you interested in buying, zooming around, or taking photos with a gorgeous classic? After that, we catch up with automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, about her recent trip to New York to explore some of the top automotive manufacturers’ experiential facilities that are not about selling you a car but about helping you discover more about the brand. She also reviews the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, and explains that this car has really taken on a great refresh. Headroom, connectivity, comfort, and even five trim levels have made the Veloster better than it has ever been. Then, we talk with Alan about the 2018 F-Type 400 Sport AWD Coupe that he just drove. The design, body style, and flavor of the car is beautiful and the V6 supercharge engine makes it a snappy little car. It has some amazing technology that will allow you to use a GoPro camera to take real-time video from driving the car to social. Alan raves about this fantastic machine! Switching lanes, Steven Cole Smith gets us up to speed on what we can look forward to from the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600. He tells us that the media at the Indy 500 will certainly be keeping their eye on Danica Patrick, and many believe that this is her final race. Steven then shares that there is not much to look forward to from the Coca-Cola 600 but if he had to put his money on anyone then it would have to be Chase Elliot. Lastly, he tells us that he is about to make his way to England to view the Global RallyCross that will soon be making its way to the United States. Join us for an action-packed episode with the automotive news you don’t want to miss!

 

  • [00:00:00] AMCI Global Explores Trust
  • [00:06:14] Trusted Non-Luxury Brands
  • [00:12:31] Improved Luxury Brands
  • [00:19:55] Hagerty’s DriveShare
  • [00:27:43] Share Your Classic Car
  • [00:35:53] Drive the Car of Your Dreams
  • [00:42:14] Brand Experiential Centers
  • [00:48:39] 2019 Hyundai Veloster
  • [00:54:45] 2018 Jaguar F-Type 400 Sport
  • [01:02:05] Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600
  • [01:11:13] Danica Patrick’s Last Race
  • [01:18:01] Global Rallycross Series

 

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Read more about the article 2019 Hyundai Veloster: More Fun, More Flair

2019 Hyundai Veloster: More Fun, More Flair

Written by BJ Killeen

Hyundai is on a winning streak. Recently introduced products like Ioniq and Kona show how the company is rolling sevens, producing a great batch of vehicles that are affordable, reliable, and fun to drive. One car Hyundai previously created to appeal to those looking for the “fun to drive” first was the Veloster, a three-door subcompact that was as much fun to toss around the twisties as a sports car costing twice as much. For 2019, the Veloster has been completely redesigned, and now delivers more of everything it had before.

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Read more about the article NAIAS, CES, Dodge Demon, and THE EXORCIST | #317

NAIAS, CES, Dodge Demon, and THE EXORCIST | #317

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It’s a new year, and Alan is gearing up for a month of some of the big trade shows; CES, North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), and Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale are just around the corner. We chat with some of our favorite guests about what this year has in store. We begin the show with automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, who discusses the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year Awards (NACTOY), and rides that are about to make their debut at NAIAS. Next, Brian Moody of Autotrader talks CES, auto apps, and life-saving autonomous technology. Changing lanes, John Hennessey of Hennessey Performance shares the story of why he created THE EXORCIST, a 1000-HP Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Last but not least, Karl Brauer of Kelley Blue Book sounds off about his new monster, the Dodge Demon SRT. Tune in for an episode packed full of trade shows, technology, and horsepower.

  • [00:00:00] Gearing up for Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale
  • [00:05:23] Automotive Awards Help Buyers Choose
  • [00:12:31] Mid-Engine Corvette at NAIAS
  • [00:19:53] Concepts Are Now Foreshadowing
  • [00:28:28] Mercedes G-Wagen & Rolls-Royce Phantom
  • [00:35:55] Automotive Technology at CES
  • [00:42:16] Technology is Here to Help
  • [00:48:41] Phone Apps that Warm Up Your Ride
  • [00:54:46] Let’s Make Tech Intuitive
  • [01:02:09] Answer to Demon: THE EXORCIST
  • [01:12:04] Dodge Demon Draws Crowds
  • [01:18:10] Most Bodacious Machine Ever Seen

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