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Read more about the article Automotive Super Bowl Ads, Volvo S90, Brembo, and Motorsports | #358

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #358

From Super Bowl LIII ads to a good old fashioned set of brakes, we’ve got automotive news galore in this week’s episode. First up, we chat with automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, about her favorite Super Bowl LIII commercials, the Chicago Auto Show, and import vehicles. Changing lanes, Co-founder of CarTender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe, U.S. News & World Report, George Kennedy III, discusses the willful ‘sports ball’ ignorance, the Super Bowl LIII halftime show, winter vehicles, and the exceptional work being done by Jeep and Hyundai. Then, Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock, gives us an insider’s look into the film industry, confirming a new entry into the Ghostbusters franchise, and getting us pumped up for Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw. Also, Josh reviews his test drive of the fresh 2019 Volvo S90 sedan; it’s the epitome of luxury. Closing the show, we explore the decline in popularity of paper publications, the amazing story (and brakes) of Brembo, and motorsports news with freelance automotive journalist, Steven Cole Smith. Don’t let this weeks automotive news pass you by.

 

  • [00:00:00] Amazing Age of Automotive Technology
  • [00:05:30] Our Favorite Super Bowl Commercials
  • [00:12:30] Chicago Auto Show and Import Vehicles
  • [00:19:51] Willful Ignorance of the Sports Ball
  • [00:28:30] Halftime and Subaru’s Winter Vehicles
  • [00:35:51] Jeep and Hyundai, Dressed to Impress
  • [00:42:12] Volvo Steps It Up in Luxury Segment
  • [00:48:31] Volvo S90: Only One Engine Option?
  • [00:54:43] “Hobbs and Shaw” and “Ghostbusters”
  • [01:02:04] The Plight of Paper Publications
  • [01:10:53] Brembo, The Only Brakes You’ll Care About
  • [01:18:05] Upcoming Races Update

 

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Read more about the article Craftsman Launch, Fisker Inc., Motorz Project, and Monterey Car Week | #341

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | #341

Monterey Car Week is fast approaching and promises to bring us the sexiest, classiest, hottest cars of the year in a slew of amazing events. First, Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock of JoshCAR, is working on the upcoming Quentin Tarantino film starring Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio, “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.” Allegedly, production crews shut down seven blocks of Hollywood Boulevard for five days for a practical effect film shoot for the movie. Josh reveals his favorite part of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance – the classics! Also, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is an impressive, relatively inexpensive luxury SUV, but Josh thinks most of what is found in this machine could be accomplished in a sedan. Then, Motorz TV host, Chris Duke, shares his experiences at the Craftsman Launch event, including finally meeting Chip Foose, racing go-karts against Ryan Preece, Erik Jones, Richie Crampton, and Wayne Carini. Switching gears, Chris Duke lets us know about his new project for Motorz TV – a Chevrolet C10. Next, Fisker Inc. Chairman and CEO, Henrik Fisker, divulges what he can about the projects he’s working on. While most details are still under wraps, we glean details about the new all-electric shuttle, Fisker’s new high-volume, affordable electric vehicle, and partnerships he has in the works. To close the show, Kelley Blue Book’s Executive Publisher, Karl Brauer, discusses what most excites him about Monterey Car Week, including Ford’s announcement of their next heritage model and $40-50+ million Ferrari 250 GTO. Changing lanes, Karl Brauer explains how Kelley Blue Book can provide such accurate values on cars of all makes and models using data that they pull from public auction results, dealer auctions, dealer-to-individual sales, and the information provided to them by Cox Automotive Group. Karl also got to drive the 2018 McLaren 720S and was blown away by how well they were able to balance performance with comfort – no car can do both as well as the McLaren 720S. Are you ready for Monterey Car Week?

 

  • [00:00:00] Once Upon A Time
  • [00:06:25] 2018 Mercedes GLE SUV
  • [00:12:31] Craftsman Launch Event
  • [00:19:52] Go-Kart Races at Craftsman Launch
  • [00:28:26] Go-Kart Workout and New Craftsman Tools
  • [00:35:53] New Motorz Project: Chevrolet C10
  • [00:42:14] Catching Up With Fisker
  • [00:48:36] Solid State EV Future
  • [00:54:45] Part Sharing Is Caring
  • [01:02:06] Fisker Appreciation and Musk Woes
  • [01:10:43] Monterey Car Week On the Horizon
  • [01:18:07] 2018 McLaren 720S

 

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Read more about the article Exploring Supercars: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Ford GT and McLaren 720S | #286

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The automotive industry is making some extreme advances. Our automotive experts review the newest supercars, and we take the consumer pulse about recent advances in automotive technology. We start off the show talking Hollywood cars with JoshCAR’s Josh Hancock. Then, Brian Armstead of Roadfly praises the glory of the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia. Once we’ve got your engines revving, we shift gears and learn about the 647-horsepower, 2017 Ford GT from Karl Brauer of Kelley Blue Book. We know, this episode is so exciting and it gets even better! Michael Austin of Autoblog introduces the 2018 McLaren 720S with an insane top speed of 212-MPH. Next, Kristin Kolodge from J.D. Power shares statistics on what consumers think about new, integrated car technology. Learn more now.

  • [00:00:00] Rollin’ Out on Hollywood’s Big Screen
  • [00:06:06] Ford Eco-Sport Helps Guard the Galaxy
  • [00:12:31] Hollywood Craves the F-150 Ford Raptor
  • [00:19:52] The Sweet Sound of a V-6 Italian Symphony
  • [00:30:34] Alfa Romeo Giulia’s Rear-Wheel Raw Power
  • [00:35:54] Alfa Romeo Makes an American Comeback
  • [00:42:14] Old Meets New: The 2017 Ford GT is Here
  • [00:48:30] Why Ford Re-released the 2017 Ford GT
  • [00:54:46] The Primal Nature of the Dodge Demon
  • [01:02:07] The 2018 McLaren 720s is Dizzyingly Fast
  • [01:12:44] Automotive Consumers Are Asking for Help
  • [01:18:08] Trust and Automated Driving Technology

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