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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #347

The auto industry is advancing at a rapid pace, implementing new safety and entertainment technologies and upgrading existing systems; but where the auto gods giveth, the auto gods taketh away. Is the phasing out of manual transmissions taking it too far? We’ll explore this topic throughout the show, but first President and CEO of Brembo North America, Dan Sandberg, discusses what makes Formula E unique. Then, freelance automotive journalist George Kennedy III offers a tire safety warning, previews his Boston Globe article about YouTube car restorer, Rich Rebuilds, and gives his drive impressions about the 2019 Jaguar E-PACE. Shifting gears, JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock, fills us in on the Galpin Auto Show, BMW’s discontinuation of their 3 Series manual options, and the reintroduced Ford Ranger’s specs, which seem to be missing a stick shift option. Next, Executive Publisher for Kelley Blue Book, Karl Brauer, laments the decline of the manual transmission before sharing his test drive results for the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. With a 0-60 of 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 195 mph, the GT stormed around the famous track at Circuit of the Americas, but is it worth a 6-figure sticker price? Changing lanes, freelance automotive journalist BJ Killeen discusses the most shocking deals and trends seen at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas – there were a lot of trucks and a Bentley that sold for $25,000!  Also, we touch on how tariffs are affecting the global automobile industry, specifically in China, where Jaguar Land Rover saw a 46% drop in sales. What do you think about the state of the industry and manual transmissions?

 

  • [00:00:00] Formula E and Brembo Brakes
  • [00:06:23] Don’t Neglect Your Tires
  • [00:12:30] Rich Rebuilds a Tesla Model S
  • [00:19:51] 2019 Jaguar E-PACE SE vs. I-PACE
  • [00:28:35] Galpin Auto Show
  • [00:35:52] Slow Death of the Manual Transmission
  • [00:42:12] Manual vs. Automatic Performance Test
  • [00:48:24] Dumbing Down Our Cars
  • [00:54:43] Automatic Sports Car Takeover
  • [01:02:04] Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe
  • [01:10:26] Steal Deals at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas
  • [01:18:05] Trade Conflicts Always Hit Auto Industry

 

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Read more about the article Jet Power, Black Mountain Jeep, and Dodge Charger GT | #325

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #325

Speed, horsepower, braking capability, and handling all make up that beautiful experience we call driving. Innovations in the automotive industry have helped designers capture and create amazing machines. This week, we dive into the hobby with some real petrol heads. We begin the show with a bang as automotive journalist, Steven Cole Smith, shares his 303-MPH experience in a jet-powered dragster. Then, George Kennedy, automotive journalist for the Boston Globe, sounds off about the Dodge Charger GT AWD and the anticipated return of the Toyota Supra. As if the first hour wasn’t great enough, we are joined by Dennis Collins of Collins Bros Jeep, Russell Holmes of Garage Rehab, and “Big Chris” Smith of Black Mountain Jeep for the second hour of the show. Dennis tells us that Russell has his shop all torn up for great reasons, and “Big Chris” is helping take Black Mountain Jeep’s idea of distribution to a whole new level. Don’t miss this fast-paced, hilarious group of car guys!

 

  • [00:00:00] Jet Powered Dragsters
  • [00:06:24] 303-MPH, A Walk in the Park
  • [00:12:31] Jay Leno’s Jet Powered Motorcycle
  • [00:19:54] Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster
  • [00:28:10] AWD Dodge Charger GT
  • [00:35:55] Return of the Toyota Supra
  • [00:42:16] Garage Rehab and Collins Bros Jeep
  • [00:48:08] Black Mountain Jeep Goes Global
  • [00:54:47] Building Your Garage to Produce
  • [01:02:09] Become Your Own Dealer
  • [01:10:48] JL Wrangler Extensive Redesign
  • [01:18:11] Don’t Forget the Classics

 

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Read more about the article All-Electric B1, Fisker Emotion, and the Definition of Luxury | #297

All-Electric B1, Fisker Emotion, and the Definition of Luxury | #297

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #297

Automotive designers and engineers are diligently working to pioneer the future of electric cars. Already, we have phenomenal safety features, and range anxiety decreases while battery power increases. We begin the hour with Robert Bollinger, Founder and CEO of Bollinger Motors, who tells us about the world’s first all-electric, all-wheel drive, on/off road sport utility truck, the B1. Then, JoshCAR’s Hollywood car consultant, Josh Hancock, shares his thoughts on the B1, and describes his recent drive of the Mercedes GLC 300. Switching gears, we chat with Henrick Fisker, CEO of Fisker, Inc., about their all-electric luxury car, the Fisker Emotion, that will reportedly house up to 400-miles of battery charge. We end the hour with Autotrader’s Executive Editor, Brian Moody, who talks to us about the future of EVs, luxury vs. space, and cities discouraging personal car ownership. A meteoric shift is underway in the automotive industry. Are you ready for impact?

  • [00:00:00] Electric vehicles – Not Just for City Folk Anymore!
  • [00:05:50] An Electric Truck Will Tow 6,000 Lbs
  • [00:12:30] B1 is an Off-road, All-electric Defender
  • [00:19:52] Hollywood wants Bollinger B1 Aluminum Chassis
  • [00:29:48] 2017 Mercedes AMG GLE 43 and GLC 300
  • [00:35:56] Hot Wheels Movie in Hollywood’s Future
  • [00:42:16] Fisker Emotion: An Electric Revolution
  • [00:47:38] A Powertrain Layout Designed for the Future
  • [00:54:47] Electric Cars On the Rise, Diesel is Dying
  • [01:02:08] Automotive Journalists Are Not Critical Enough
  • [01:10:54] No Doubt About It – Luxury Equals Space
  • [01:18:06] Cities Stealthily Discourage Personal Car Ownership

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

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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