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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #282

The automotive world is changing around every corner and luckily, we get to hear from some of the big names in the industry to help make sense of it all. Professional stock car driver, Cameron Hayley, talks about the high emotions that come into play at a NASCAR race. Kelley Blue Book’s Karl Brauer shares his thrilling motorcycle ride with the MotoAmerica team, and brings home exciting news from the Geneva International Motor Show. Next, Mazda’s  Matthew Valbuena says Mazda’s infotainment interface with signature Bose Sound System may render aftermarket tech obsolete. BJ Killeen shares her latest column with The Vegas Voice. Plus, find out how President Trump’s meeting with automakers may shape the future of the CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards. We end the show with a couple inspiring women; Lori Harvey and Kelsey Green, who are setting the bar for fuel efficiency with the help of the Shell Eco-Marathon and Hitachi. Change is constant and automotive knowledge is power, so listen in to find out what is on the horizon for car lovers.

• [00:00:00] Emotions Run High in NASCAR
• [00:06:03] Cameron Hayley is On the Hunt for Sponsors
• [00:12:30] Extreme Quality Garage Cabinets by Hayley
• [00:19:51] Death-Grip Ride at Thunderhill Raceway
• [00:27:29] Partying at Geneva International Motor Show
• [00:35:52] Honda Civic Type R to Arrive in USA
• [00:42:12] Mazda Showcases Signature Sound at SXSW
• [00:49:44] Advances Make Aftermarket Sound Obsolete
• [00:54:43] Big Things for BJ Killeen and MINI
• [01:02:03] Huge 2017 MINI Countryman Reviewed
• [01:12:12] Shell Eco-Marathon & Hitachi Inspire Women
• [01:18:04] Automotive Industry No Longer Boys Club

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