The Magnificent 2024 Lexus IS 500 is Sleek and Powerful | #570
Lauren Fix shared her experience with Alan Taylor at the New York International Auto Show and made it clear that people should not be forced to buy electric cars. She…
Rideshare, Hybrids and Electrics, Flood Damage, Tailgating, and Upcoming Events | #345
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #345
Autotrader Executive Editor, Brian Moody, brings us the latest advice and reviews from the site to keep us in the automotive loop, on this episode of The DRIVE with Alan Taylor. First off, Alan reflects on his stellar experience with the rideshare services Lyft and Uber while in New York City. Then, we discuss Autotrader’s 10 Great Hybrids and EVs for 2018, from the Chevrolet Bolt to the Chrysler Pacifica. While electric vehicles are making much-needed progress in range, nothing beats the flexibility of a hybrid car’s ability to transition between battery and gas power. Also, Brian and Alan remind us to beware of flood damaged cars in light of the recent east coast Hurricane Florence disaster. Remember, just because these cars were damaged on the east coast, doesn’t mean you won’t find them popping up in dealerships on the west coast or anywhere in between. Next, we compare 7 Outstanding Vehicles for Tailgating and some of our selections might surprise you, but the 2019 GMC Sierra was almost a foregone conclusion. Shifting gears, Alan lets us know what events we can expect to see him at, like Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas 2018, the 2018 SEMA Show, CES 2019, and Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2019. We wrap up the show with Alan’s thoughts on the power of the 2019 Infinti QX50 Essential FWD. Keep up with The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions at Barrett-Jackson.com.
- [00:00:00] Rideshare Does It Right
- [00:06:52] 10 Great Hybrids and EVs for 2018
- [00:12:30] Does Hybrid Flexibility Trump EV?
- [00:19:51] Beware of Flood Damaged Cars
- [00:27:33] 7 Vehicles for the Tailgating Crowd
- [00:35:52] Upcoming Events and the Infiniti QX50
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2018 J.D. Power Consumer Studies, Auto News, and Test Drives | #343
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The auto industry is like a fine wine, it gets better with age. First, J.D. Power Vice President of Global Automotive, Dave Sargent, reports on the results of their 2018 US APEAL Study, which found automakers to be doing a tremendous job of delivering to customer expectations. Also, find out which technology advances in cars today have people jumping for joy, and which are making people pull their hair out. Then, Automotive Journalist featured on Automobilemag.com, Steven Cole Smith, fills us in on the North American Car of the Year nominees, North American International Auto Show updates, his trek up the Rubicon Trail in a Jeep, and NASCAR news. Steven also chats with Alan about the 2019 Infiniti QX50, the access economy, and Parachut.co. Next, after a couple of weeks of intensive traveling, Alan and Automotive Journalist, BJ Killeen, catch up and discuss Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, golf, auto manufacturer luxury channels, and the 2018 Mazda CX-9. BJ got a chance to sit behind the wheel of the new CX-9, and found many things impressive, but was struggling to notice anything that separated it from the pack. Similarly, Alan drove the Mercedes-Benz C 350e and thought it was a very nice car, but it just didn’t fit him. Last, Autotrader.com Executive Editor, Brian Moody, extols the 2019 GMC Sierra, saying it’s the best full-size pickup there is, with the only caveat being that no truck on the market can match RAM’s interiors. The 2019 GMC Sierra has video camera mirrors, a carbon fiber insert for the bed, looks that can kill, and a truly reinvented tailgate. Its tailgate is like something out of transformers, with the ability to fold into several different configurations. Also, Brian fills us in on the insanely depreciated used electric car market. Some amazing cars at a fraction of their ‘new’ sticker price include various models of BMW i3 for $20,000, previous generation Nissan Leaf and Fiat 500e for $10,000, and even Tesla Model S for $30,000. Tune in for more.
- [00:00:00] Customers Demand, Manufacturers Deliver
- [00:06:34] Technology Usage in Vehicles Quantified
- [00:12:30] North American Car of the Year 2018
- [00:19:51] 2019 Infiniti QX50
- [00:29:05] The Rise of the Access Economy
- [00:35:51] Rubicon Trail and NASCAR News
- [00:42:12] Golf Is Fun, but It’s Great to Be Home
- [00:48:16] Missed Beats of the 2018 Mazda CX-9
- [00:54:43] Mazda CX-9 – Stuck Between Two Segments
- [01:02:04] Mercedes-Benz C 350e, It Doesn’t Fit Me
- [01:09:24] 2019 GMC Sierra: Best Truck Ever?
- [01:18:05] Used Electric Car Deals on Autotrader
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Wheeler Dealers, Honcker, and Must Drive Cars | #327
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #327
OEMs are making it increasingly difficult to decide on a favorite car – they’re all so well designed! Our experts reveal their top contenders for 2018, and we get an update on new TV episodes and helpful apps that gearheads will love. We kick off the hour with the host of Velocity’s ‘Wheeler Dealers‘, Mike Brewer. Mike previews the latest season and gives a history on how he got his start, Then, we are joined by Nathan Hecht, Founder and CEO of Honcker, an incredible car leasing app. Changing gears, Brian Moody, Executive Editor of Autotrader, talks about the rides of the New York International Auto Show that impressed him and the ‘Must Test Drive’ rides of 2018. After that, automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, reviews the 2018 Hyundai Kona. Last but not least, George Kennedy, automotive journalist for the Boston Globe, raves about Jeep’s Easter Safari in Moab, Utah, and reviews the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. Join us to learn about your next dream car.
- [00:00:00] Longest Running Car Restoration Show
- [00:06:42] Giving the Show Back to the Viewers
- [00:12:30] Buying a Classic Car?
- [00:19:53] Leasing a Car Through Honcker
- [00:28:12] Autotrader’s 2018 ‘Must Test Drive Cars’
- [00:35:55] Toyota Camry Added Mojo
- [00:42:15] Standouts at NYIAS
- [00:48:46] Hyundai Kona’s Wonderful Design
- [00:54:46] Just One Critique
- [01:02:09] BJ Killeen’s Blogs Coming
- [01:10:24] Jeep’s Easter Safari in Moab
- [01:18:11] 2019 Volkswagen Jetta