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Read more about the article A Look Back on a Great Year | #269

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #269

What a great year it’s been! It’s hard to believe we’re already on our last live show of 2016. We’re ready to go out with a bang, interviewing the CEOs of some incredible new companies and spending time with old friends like BJ Killeen, Chris Duke, Josh Hancock, and Karl Brauer. Thanks for following along with us, next year is sure to be even better!

 

  • [00:00:00] Until Next Year
  • [00:02:39] 2017 Ford Raptor
  • [00:12:30] Shifting to a New Car Buying System
  • [00:19:51] Distraction Eliminator, Navdy
  • [00:27:18] First Pancake Syndrome
  • [00:35:16] Luxury and Speed
  • [00:41:35] Daredevil Antics
  • [00:47:39] Massive Towing Capability
  • [00:54:07] #AskDuke
  • [01:01:22] Kia Sedona Adventures
  • [01:10:15] Karl Brauer Gossip
  • [01:17:20] The Anticipation is Building

 

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Read more about the article The Future at the Paris International Auto Show | #264

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #264

The Paris International Auto Show is in full swing, and Alan isn’t there! Never fear, we’re bringing in our friends from Kelley Blue Book and Auto Trader to fill us in on all the excitement. We’ll be covering the rise of the electric car, consumer feelings on autonomous vehicles, and personal favorites such as the wacky and wonderful Renault Trezor.

 

  • [00:00:00] Mainstream Electric
  • [00:06:32] Auto Trader
  • [00:12:30] A Great Concept
  • [00:19:53] Executive Publisher Karl
  • [00:29:49] Car Sales and Trends
  • [00:35:58] Renault Trezor GT
  • [00:42:14] Rise of the Electric Car
  • [00:50:29] 2017 GMC Acadia
  • [00:54:47] Something for the Mrs.
  • [01:02:05] Save Me, Kelley Blue Book!
  • [01:11:31] The Bygone Days
  • [01:18:09] Power and Luxury
  • [01:24:31 ] In Capable Hands
  • [01:30:15] What’s Hot this Season
  • [01:37:03] Fearing the Future
  • [01:44:24] The End of an Era
  • [01:53:22] Honda Rediscovering Youth
  • [02:00:28] Best of Show

 

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Read more about the article Rare Classics and Late Model Contenders | #261

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #261

Fast N’ Loud’s Dennis Collins gives us a look at his exclusive car collection, Alan and BJ review the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Alltrack, we learn what Canada is doing to tackle climate change, get details on the one-person commuter called SOLO, and more.

 

  • [00:00:00] Antisocial Media
  • [00:06:54] Congrats Karl!
  • [00:12:30] Punching Up
  • [00:19:55] Keep it Clean (Energy)
  • [00:29:48] Trips and Test Drives
  • [00:35:58] Made in Germany
  • [00:42:12] VW Golf Alltrack
  • [00:49:00] Talking Specs
  • [00:54:44] VW Off Road
  • [01:02:05] VW Eats Humble Pie
  • [01:10:41] Think Pink
  • [01:18:07] Performance Encapsulated
  • [01:24:29] Jeep Fever
  • [01:29:38] Art on Wheels
  • [01:36:58] Rare Beauties
  • [01:44:21] SOLO EV
  • [01:52:59] Covercraft Question
  • [02:00:24] For the Win

 

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Continue ReadingRare Classics and Late Model Contenders | #261
Read more about the article 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance | #260

2016 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance | #260

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #260

Join us for a special episode broadcast from Monterey Car Week. Today we’re at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with notable guests including Jay Leno, Barry Meguiar, Jay Ward, Craig Jackson, Ralph Gilles and more!

 

  • [00:00:00] #TheNext100
  • [00:06:25] Benedict Castle Concours
  • [00:12:57] Collector Car Insurance
  • [00:19:51] Picture Perfect
  • [00:27:47] Elixir Effect
  • [00:35:52] Future of Viper
  • [00:41:11] The Quail
  • [00:47:02] Cars Yeah
  • [00:53:41] Who’s Who
  • [01:01:02] Jay Leno’s Garage
  • [01:06:21] Jay Leno & Barry Meguiar
  • [01:17:03] Pebble Beach Stand Outs
  • [01:22:35] Creating Cars
  • [01:29:08] Uniting Generations
  • [01:33:44] Wrecking Yard Years
  • [01:41:06] Clone Cars
  • [01:51:03] Buying Smart
  • [01:57:08] Signing Off with Barry Meguiar

 

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Read more about the article 2016 Concorso Italiano | #259

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #259

Broadcasting from the immaculately manicured grounds of the Black Horse Golf Course in Monterey Bay, California, we cover the 2016 Concorso Italiano. We report on the unique event showcasing nearly 1,000 vehicles of Italian origin.

 

  • [00:00:00] News From Ford GT
  • [00:05:53] 2017 Acura NSX
  • [00:12:30] The Main Man
  • [00:18:58] Tom Tjaarda
  • [00:26:27] Enzo Ferarri
  • [00:35:00] Kode57
  • [00:41:19] Historical Certainty
  • [00:47:52] Made with Love
  • [00:53:50] Driving History
  • [01:01:21] High Performance Fun
  • [01:07:29] Motorsports and Wine
  • [01:14:49] Getting Social
  • [01:21:10] Motorz Fan Club
  • [01:26:01] Used Car Buying
  • [01:33:42] New, Old Stock
  • [01:41:03] 2017 Nissan Titan
  • [01:47:58] Cadillac in Crisis?
  • [01:57:05] Cars and Politics

 

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Read more about the article Staying Safe | #257

Staying Safe | #257

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #257

There’s a whole slew of new developments in the lives of all of our friends, such as Karl Brauer’s new website and Michael Austin’s virtual reality app from Autoblog. We also have NASCAR news from Steven Cole Smith and shop safety from Chris Duke.

 

  • [00:00:00] The Olympics
  • [00:05:55] Banning Burnouts
  • [00:12:30] Update on Dale Jr.
  • [00:19:53] Inde Motorsports Ranch
  • [00:30:40] The Course
  • [00:35:57] Membership at Inde
  • [00:42:17] Autoblog VR
  • [00:48:30] Seamless Video
  • [00:54:51] Water Cooler News
  • [01:02:11] Jaguar F-Pace
  • [01:11:46] KarlBrauer.com
  • [01:18:20] Mercedes Benz C300
  • [01:24:34] Giving Flesh to the Car Gods
  • [01:30:57] Blood, Sweat, and more Blood
  • [01:37:06] Car Safety with Chris
  • [01:44:28] Best Cars for Teens
  • [01:53:46] Autolympics
  • [02:00:29] 2016 Ford Edge Sport

 

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Read more about the article Greasy Car Guys | #255

Greasy Car Guys | #255

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #255

NASCAR news, tire troubles, and movie car magic? What are we not talking about in this episode of The Drive? Josh Hancock is up to his usual shenanigans, Karl Brauer finally heard from Ford regarding his GT, and Brian Moody has been buzzing around in a Corvette. It’s time to step into the driver’s seat – tune in now!

 

  • [00:00:00] Rise and Fall
  • [00:05:13] Saying Goodbye?
  • [00:12:29] Business, Burgers, and Hot August Nights
  • [00:19:41] For the Tire Buyer
  • [00:29:58] Street Survival School
  • [00:35:44] One Lap of America
  • [00:42:06] Movie Car Man
  • [00:47:57] The Lady’s Ride
  • [00:54:38] Corvette Grand Sport
  • [01:01:50] Transmission Overload
  • [01:12:50] Fueling Up
  • [01:17:53] Kia and Quality
  • [01:24:14] The Acceptance Letter
  • [01:29:46] Organ Market
  • [01:36:47] Three, Two, One
  • [01:44:08] Garage Squad
  • [01:55:03] Hot August Nights
  • [02:00:12] Liquid Steel

 

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