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Back To The Future: Parnelli Jones Mustang, Bob Nordskog Datsun 240Z, 2002 Thunderbird and 2005 SRT 10 Viper Truck | #472

As promised another exciting week as Alan welcomes back Dick Messer - Classic car expert and Executive Director at the Peterson Museum. With using autohunter.com and sending a link to…

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #369

Alan was on a guest on a radio show in Los Angeles recently and he found it interesting how different their perspective on automotive news was from his. That’s not going to stop him from reporting on it just the same way he always has, with automotive journalist, BJ Killeen. We discuss Ram’s overtaking of Chevrolet in the truck segment, the decline in Prius sales, Truck Night in America, the 50th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang BULLITT. Then, we learn about the best, most affordable plug-in hybrids, vehicles with the best in-car tech for technophile dads this Father’s Day, and the amazing value of the Kia Telluride, from Autotrader Executive Editor, Brian Moody. Changing lanes, Rivian Director of Corporate Communication, Michael McHale gives us an update on the amazing progress Rivian has made in recent years; including receiving huge investments from Ford Motor Company and Amazon. Learn more about the Rivian R1T pick-up truck that touts up to 400 miles of range on one charge, 14 inches of ground clearance, 754-HP, and 11,000+ lbs of towing capacity. Closing out the show, JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock, fills us in on the “Hollywood Dream Machines” display at the Petersen Automotive Museum, the attention to detail during the filming of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”, and his test drive of the 2019 Aston Martin Vantage. Don’t miss out on this jam-packed episode.

 

  • [00:00:00] RAM Overtakes Chevrolet Truck Sales
  • [00:06:41] Prius Sales Down and Trucks are Awesome
  • [00:12:30] Truck Night in America / Mustang BULLITT
  • [00:19:51] Upcoming National Hardware Show
  • [00:24:51] Best, Affordable Plug-In Hybrids
  • [00:35:52] Kia Telluride and Technophile Dads
  • [00:42:13] Ford and Amazon Invest in Rivian
  • [00:49:25] Rivian Price Range and Towing Capability
  • [00:54:44] The Origin Story of Rivian
  • [01:02:05] Hollywood Movie Car Update
  • [01:11:49] Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Details
  • [01:18:05] 2019 Aston Martin Vantage

 

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Read more about the article Porsche, NAIAS, EVs, Ford GT Fiasco, NACTOY, Cadillac, and Tesla | #357

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #357

As January turns to February, the industry is awash with news, scandals, and car companies struggling to stake out their place. Starting off the show, Kelley Blue Book Director of Industry Insights, Michael Harley, fills us in on his recent test drives of the new 2020 Porsche 911 and 2020 Porsche Panamera. We also tackle Porsche’s foray into the electric vehicle (EV) with the renamed Porsche Taycan (previously ‘Mission E’), and Michael shares a couple of wacky experiences he had riding in autonomous cars. Next, while we may have missed the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, MI, Autorader Executive Editor, Brian Moody, remained faithful and is here to give us some highlights from the show. Also, Brian questions whether all of these automakers that are pumping out three-row SUVs will be faced with a rude awakening when consumer price fatigue sets in. Changing gears, Executive Publisher for Kelley Blue Book, Autorader, and Dealer.com, Karl Brauer, discusses the Ford GT resale scandal and his new 2019 Ford GT (which went straight from the delivery truck to the detail shop). Then, Automotive Expert, “The Car Coach”, and President of North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) Awards, Lauren Fix, shares the winners of the Car, Truck, and Utility vehicle categories, which were revealed at NAIAS recently. Lauren also gives a preview of what’s in store at the Chicago Auto Show as Alan blows her mind with statistics from Barrett-Jackson’s most recent Scottsdale auction. Closing the show, automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, discusses Cadillac’s decision to focus on electric vehicles, Elon Musk and Tesla’s shaky public perception, Lincoln’s amazing concierge services, and Carlos Ghosn’s Japanese imprisonment. Tune in for the latest automotive insights.

 

  • [00:00:00] Porsche Finally Gets the Panamera Right
  • [00:06:18] Next Generation of the Porsche 911
  • [00:12:30] Porsche Taycan, EVs, and Autonomy
  • [00:19:51] Toyota Supra: The Buzz of NAIAS
  • [00:28:55] Three-Row SUVs and Buyer Price Fatigue
  • [00:35:52] Look Out for Kia Telluride and Mazda3
  • [00:42:12] Karl’s Ford GT: Delivered but not Driven
  • [00:48:08] Ford GT Resale Embargo Fiasco
  • [00:54:43] NACTOY Awards and EV Tax Credit Slash
  • [01:02:04] Chicago Auto Show and Barrett-Jackson
  • [01:07:40] Cadillac Goes EV, Tesla Looking Shaky
  • [01:18:05] Lincoln’s Concierge, and Ghosn’s Woes

 

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