Make the Future Detroit: The Shell Eco-Marathon Americas
The 2017 Shell Eco-marathon Americas Helps Students Make the Future. Inspiring students, the Shell Eco-marathon is about the innovation of vehicles that can go farther on one gallon of gas…
Next Generation Car Lovers Enjoy Passion-Fused Tech and Horsepower | #285
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #285
The next generation of car lovers has arrived and it’s in the hands of the industry experts to help them tame their passion. We begin the first hour with Tony Bowie, who shares the mission of the Southwest Research Institute and their involvement with the Shell Eco-marathon. Then, Alan introduces freelance automotive journalist, George Kennedy III, to talk about their shared test drive of the Volvo V90 XC, and George’s 24 Hours to LeMons race. In the second hour, we jump back a couple months to a great show from February; we hear from the king of horsepower, John Hennessey, as well as BJ Killeen, KBB’s Karl Brauer, and owner of Workshop 5001, Marlon Goldberg. Join us to fuel your passion for cars.
- [00:00:00] A New Generation of Automotive Passion
- [00:05:54] Southwest Research Institute Inspires Youth
- [00:12:30] The Sure-Footed Drive Feel of Volvo
- [00:19:51] Volvo V90 XC is a Lifestyle Station Wagon
- [00:28:59] A Sweet Appreciation for Station Wagons
- [00:35:53] Race $500 Cars at 24 Hours of LeMons
- [00:42:13] Hennessey Performance Revamps 2017 Ford Raptor
- [00:48:400] Horsepower 101: Aftermarket Mods for Camaro ZL1
- [00:54:43] BJ Killeen Buys Lincoln MKC SUV, Enjoys Luxury Perks
- [01:02:04] Hyundai Ioniq’s Modular Drivetrain Platform
- [01:12:42] Vintage Porsche Sales Rise Says Workshop 5001 Founder
- [01:18:05] Boutique LA Garage, Workshop 5001, Restores Classics
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Auto Industry Strives for Efficiency, NASCAR News, and Geneva Motor Show | #282
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #282
The automotive world is changing around every corner and luckily, we get to hear from some of the big names in the industry to help make sense of it all. Professional stock car driver, Cameron Hayley, talks about the high emotions that come into play at a NASCAR race. Kelley Blue Book’s Karl Brauer shares his thrilling motorcycle ride with the MotoAmerica team, and brings home exciting news from the Geneva International Motor Show. Next, Mazda’s Matthew Valbuena says Mazda’s infotainment interface with signature Bose Sound System may render aftermarket tech obsolete. BJ Killeen shares her latest column with The Vegas Voice. Plus, find out how President Trump’s meeting with automakers may shape the future of the CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards. We end the show with a couple inspiring women; Lori Harvey and Kelsey Green, who are setting the bar for fuel efficiency with the help of the Shell Eco-Marathon and Hitachi. Change is constant and automotive knowledge is power, so listen in to find out what is on the horizon for car lovers.
- [00:00:00] Emotions Run High in NASCAR
- [00:06:03] Cameron Hayley is On the Hunt for Sponsors
- [00:12:30] Extreme Quality Garage Cabinets by Hayley
- [00:19:51] Death-Grip Ride at Thunderhill Raceway
- [00:27:29] Partying at Geneva International Motor Show
- [00:35:52] Honda Civic Type R to Arrive in USA
- [00:42:12] Mazda Showcases Signature Sound at SXSW
- [00:49:44] Advances Make Aftermarket Sound Obsolete
- [00:54:43] Big Things for BJ Killeen and MINI
- [01:02:03] Huge 2017 MINI Countryman Reviewed
- [01:12:12] Shell Eco-Marathon & Hitachi Inspire Women
- [01:18:04] Automotive Industry No Longer Boys Club
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Heavy Competition in Automotive Industry Yields Stunning Innovations | #279
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #279
Designers, engineers, and aftermarket customizers must constantly reimagine how we think of cars. Some of our favorite experts, Kelley Blue Book’s Karl Brauer and BJ Killeen, sound off on recent late model test drives. Then, we get a preview of two exciting events on the horizon; the Shell Eco-Marathon in Detroit, and the oh-so-glamorous Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. We prepare for a life of adventure with the head of GoRVing.com and find out the best way to get started in the RV lifestyle. Also, aftermarket geniuses from Hennessey Performance and LA Workshop 5001 share how they’re achieving unprecedented horsepower and overall quality.
- [00:00:00] Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Celebrates 22 Years
- [00:05:43] Popular Car Event Donates Over $3-million to Charity
- [00:12:24] Prepare for Adventure with GoRVing.com
- [00:19:33] Shell Eco-Marathon Inspires Fuel-Saving Innovations
- [00:30:05] Chris Duke Reviews Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
- [00:35:34] The Luxurious Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
- [00:41:48] Hennessey Performance Revamps Epic 2017 Ford Raptor
- [00:48:04] Horsepower 101: Aftermarket Mods for Camaro ZL1
- [00:53:57] BJ Killeen Buys Lincoln MKC SUV, Enjoys Luxury Perks
- [01:01:13] Hyundai Ioniq’s Modular Drivetrain Platform
- [01:11:50] Vintage Porsche Sales Rise Says Workshop 5001 Founder
- [01:17:14] Boutique LA Garage, Workshop 5001, Restores Classics
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SEMA 2016: On the Forefront of Performance | #265
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #265
We’re back at SEMA in 2016 broadcasting from the heart of the Shell Pioneering Performance Pavilion with co-host Jeff Allen of “The Car Chasers” and “Skidmarks Show”! In this week’s special event episode we talk with the movers and shakers of the car world including notable guests: The Diesel Brothers, Mater Dei Supermileage Team, Bryce Menzies, Antron Brown, Ron Capps, Fast Jack Beckman, James Bell, Rhys Millen, Neil Tjin, John Hennessey, Craig Jackson, Clint Sly, Doug Clark, Joey Logano, Jimmy Houston, Tommy Pike, Ellen Bireley, Mark Gessler, Larry Koester, Tommy Johnson, Jr., Craig Corzine, Brian Reese and Tom Park.
- [00:00:00] Diesel Brothers Brodozer
- [00:07:53] Ultra Energy Efficient
- [00:12:30] A New Frontier
- [00:19:45] Trophies, Checks, and Wrecks
- [00:28:59] Challenge Coins for a Cause
- [00:35:45] Kia’s Cool Concepts
- [00:42:05] From Pikes Peak to Baja 1000
- [00:49:12] That Classic Tjin Spin
- [00:54:36] Making Fast Cars Faster
- [01:01:59] Global Car Celebration
- [01:10:00] Keep it Cool, like Hagerty
- [01:17:58] Joey Dreams of Greatness
- [01:24:19] America’s Favorite Fisherman
- [01:32:17] Out-of-this-world Good
- [01:36:20] Ray Harroun and the Marmon Wasp
- [01:44:12] From the Mouths of Babes
- [01:54:19] Tractor Pulling, A Family Sport
- [02:00:13] Smarter Tools