BJ Killeen - Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason starts this weeks, "The Drive" with Alan as they chat briefly about the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Arizona. Alan shares how there…
On this week’s The Drive, Alan welcomes his friend, Ed Justice Jr. - Justice Brothers, Inc. President and CEO. They talk about how most magazines have now gone online. Ed…
Kicking off the show, Justice Brothers, Inc. President and CEO, Ed Justice, Jr., fills us in on the 2019 Indianapolis 500, Roger Penske’s 18th win at the age of 82, and how an over abundance of content are likely responsible for the decline in big race-day viewership. Next, Automotive Journalist for Autoweek, Automobile Magazine, Grassroots Motorsports, Steven Cole Smith, chats about everything from Alexander Rossi in the Indy 500 to $21 hotdogs to Dollar General bargains. Steve also reviews the 2020 Cadillac CT5-V and CT4-V. Changing gears, Automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, discusses FCA’s rumored courting of France-based Renault for a potential merger and what effects such a merger could have. We also hear about BJ’s tear-inducing test drive of the 2019 Lexus RC F. Closing the show, Autoblog Editor-in-Chief, Greg Migliore, gives us his take on the proposed FCA/Renault merger, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale, 2020 Toyota GR Supra, 2020 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, and more! Tune in for another great week of coverage from all over the automotive industry.
[00:00:00] 2019 Indianapolis 500 Recap
[00:06:08] 82 Year Old Roger Penske’s 18th Win
[00:12:31] Content Overload Edges Out Coca-Cola 600
[00:19:51] Indy 500, $21 Hotdogs, Dollar Bargains
[00:27:49] Alexander Rossi Steals Show at Indy 500
[00:35:53] 2020 Cadillac CT5-V and CT4-V
[00:42:14] FCA Courting Renault for Merger
[00:47:45] Audi and Cadillac Making Changes
[00:54:44] 2019 Lexus RC F and LC 500 Reviews
[01:02:05] Lexus and Toyota Really Growing on Alan
[01:08:50] Autoblog, FCA Renault, SF90 Stradali
[01:18:06] Autoblog’s Take on Supra and TrailBlazer
From wrecks at the Indianapolis 500 to sexy supercar reviews, this episode is full of excitement! We hear from CEO of Justice Brothers, Ed Justice, Jr., about his exciting experience at the Indy 500. Then, automotive journalist, George Kennedy, tells us about the creative cars at 24 Hours of LeMons, and his excitement over the upcoming Barrett-Jackson in Connecticut. Brian Armstead, automotive journalist for Roadfly, reviews his new love, the 2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus. RACER Magazine’s Steven Cole Smith tells us about a 69 year old sprint car race called the Little 500. We end the hour with Autotrader’s Michelle Krebs who tell us about the current state of dealerships.
[00:00:00] Scott Dixon Had One Crazy Week
[00: 05:45] Takuma Sato Takes Indy 500 Win
[00:12:30] Surprises at the Indianapolis 500
[00:19:51] 24 Hours of LeMons $500 Car Race
[00:28:14] Inside the 2017 Toyota RAV4
[00:35:52] Barrett-Jackson Comes to Mohegan Sun
[00:42:13] Audi R8 V10 Plus Wakes the Neighbors
[00:48:59] 2017 Audi R8 V10: A Street Racecar
[00:54:43] 2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus is a Drive Machine
[01:02:04] The Little 500, A Don’t-Miss 69-Year-Old Race
[01:11:38] Auto Buying Trends Affecting Car Dealers
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
Being an automotive enthusiast is about two things: the cars and the people. OEMs are constantly improving vehicles, and using their resources to help build strong communities. We’re broadcasting from the Shell Pioneering Performance Stage at the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at this bucket-list event.
The original Marmon Wasp, what the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum considers the “Crown Jewel” of their collection, was lovingly displayed in the Shell Pioneering Performance Pavilion during SEMA. Reflecting on the historic marvel, IMSM’s Ellen Bireley and Mark Gessler of the Historic Vehicle Association, share the incredible story of Ray Harroun: a chauffeur turned inventor and Indy 500 winner.