Wheeler Dealers, Honcker, and Must Drive Cars | #327

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

 

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Building Excitement for SEMA 2017, Plus New Car Reviews | #307

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #307

Anticipation ramps up for the 2017 SEMA Show, which is just around the corner. We chat with industry experts about what they will be displaying at the event. Catch the latest on Motorz TV from host Chris Duke; will he find inspiration for his upcoming season at this premier automotive event? Then, automotive journalist, George Kennedy, shares his drive experience with the 2018 Range Rover Velar. Up next, Hollywood’s car consultant, Josh Hancock, tells us about some movies such as the upcoming blockbuster about Dick Cheney’s life and Blade Runner 2049. We then check in with Mike Spagnola of SEMA who announces that special guest Jay Leno will Grand Marshal for the cruise on the last night at SEMA at the Las Vegas Convention Center. James Bell, Director of Corporate Communications for KIA Motors America, raves about the performance capability of the Kia Stinger that will be showcased at the event. Last, Kenny Pfitzer, Owner of Zero to 60 Designs, reveals the five cars he will have at SEMA. It’s time to get your engines revving, listen now.

  • [00:00:00] Motorz TV and Barrett-Jackson’s Charity Cars
  • [00:06:09] On the Hunt for New Motorz Content
  • [00:12:30] 2018 Range Rover Velar is More than Capable
  • [00:19:52] Highs and Lows of 2018 Range Rover Velar
  • [00:28:54] Everything for Your Car from the Ground Up
  • [00:35:56] Dick Cheney Movie Shows Eight Decades of Cars
  • [00:42:16] Auctioning Off of the Project Underdog Car
  • [00:48:13] Innovation is Born at the SEMA Show
  • [00:54:48] SEMA Board Working Hard All Year Around
  • [01:02:10] 2018 Kia Stinger Will Impress You for the Price
  • [01:10:40] Zero to 60 Designs Prepares for SEMA
  • [01:18:12] Ramping Up for SEMA 2017

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