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Corvette C8, Kia Telluride, Tesla, 4Runner, and Auto News | #368

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Post published:May 4, 2019
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #368

From amazing car reviews to crushing automotive news, we’ve got you covered this week with all you need to know. Kicking off the show automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, discusses the limited capabilities of Cadillac Super Cruise, the announcement of the Chevrolet Corvette C8 reveal date, the explosion of driving courses in the United States. Then, Co-founder of CarTender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe, U.S. News & World Report, George Kennedy III, fills us in on his test drive of the time tested 2019 Toyota 4Runner. How does the 4Runner stack up next to other off-road vehicles, and what makes an off-roader great? Next up, we chat with Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader, Dealer.com Executive Publisher, Karl Brauer, about the death of Mercedes-Daimler’s smart car division, the staggering first quarter losses of Tesla, the absolutely amazing Kia Telluride, and the boon of e-commerce on dealerships. Changing lanes, CEO and Co-Founder of LM Industries, Jay Rogers, gives us an update on Local Motors, the birth of LM Industries, and their biggest 3D printed vehicle yet, Olli. Closing out the show automotive journalist, Steven Cole Smith, shares his experience at a local equestrian competition, remembers Ayrton Senna and other drives lost through the years, and discusses the Corvette C8 reveal scheduled for July.

[00:00:00] Cadillac Super Cruise Not So Super
[00:06:25] Mid-Engine Corvette C8 News
[00:12:30] Driving Courses, the New Golf Courses
[00:19:50] 2019 Toyota 4Runner – Time Tested Champ
[00:29:06] 4Runner Interior Needs an Overhaul!
[00:35:52] What Makes A Vehicle an Off-Roader?
[00:42:12] Tesla Faces Staggering $702m Loss
[00:48:31] Death of the Smart Car
[00:54:43] Kia Telluride and E-Commerce Dealerships
[01:02:04] LM Industries Olli Around the World!
[01:12:09] Horse Competition and Ayrton Senna
[01:18:06] Corvette C8 to be Revealed in July

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News, Test Drives, and Auto Week on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan | #366

Post author:Lauren Fix
Post published:April 13, 2019
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #366

Alan is slated to appear on ABC’s LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, April 15th through the 19th, ahead of the New York International Auto Show, which means we have tons of auto news! Starting the show, Executive Publisher for Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader, Dealer.com, Karl Brauer, brings us the details of the brand new, tough, and rugged Ford Escape. We also learn about the state of the automotive industry (don’t worry, it’s doing just fine), and the finalization of the Ford GT production run. Changing lanes, JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock, dispels the myth that big auto shows are going to start to die off, reviews the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, and tells us about Vaughn Gittin Jr’s appearance at Galpin Ford. Next up, LIVE with Kelly and Ryan Executive Producer, Michael Gelman, gives us a preview of the cars and categories we can expect to see when tuning into LIVE with Kelly and Ryan for Auto Week. Closing the show, automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, discusses turbocharged and supercharged 4-cylinder engines, and the amazing vehicles set to be unveiled at the New York International Auto Show and on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan. BJ also talks about the great time she had at the DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, and gives the Kia Optima SX top marks. Tune in for more test drives and auto news.

[00:00:00] Brand New Ford Escape a Tough SUV
[00:06:24] New Features of the Ford Escape
[00:12:30] Ford GT News and Auto Industry Numbers
[00:19:51] Auto Shows Not Doomed as Journalists Say
[00:28:11] Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is Amazing
[00:35:51] Vaughn Gittin Jr. at Galpin Ford Event
[00:42:12] Michael Gelman Shares Debut Cars
[00:47:43] Category Preview for Kelly and Ryan
[00:54:42] Ford: The Pioneer of Turbo 4-Cylinders
[01:02:03] Keep An Eye Out for These Cars on LIVE!
[01:12:46] DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide
[01:18:04] Kia Optima SX – Huge Bang for Your Buck

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