2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan Revealed
The auto show season is upon us, starting with the show in Los Angeles at the end of November. But manufacturers love to get a jump by doing big reveals…
Goodwood Festival of Speed, Hyundai Sonata Eco, and Chevy Traverse | #339
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | #339
Are you ready to have your senses teased by the latest automotive news? We begin the show with Karl Brauer, Executive Publisher of Kelley Blue Book, who just attended the Goodwood Festival of Speed. He gushes about this amazing event that takes place on the estate an English Royal and explains that it was an opportunity for manufacturers to show off their newest designs as well as vintage models. He excitedly sounds off about his opportunity to drive a McLaren 570S Spider and be driven in a McLaren Senna by Bruce Senna up the hill climb at the event. Karl then tells us that he is about to attend an event for the 2018 Mustang Bullitt and for the pure electric Audi e-tron® that they will be racing up Pikes Peak. Changing gears, automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, reviews the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Eco which comes with an MSRP of $22,000. This great little car achieves 28-mpg in the city and 37-mph on the highway – talk about efficiency! Then Alan shares his review of the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody and tells us that this car is almost as amazing to drive as his Demon. It has a V8 supercharged Hemi, a widebody 26Z package, and had an MSRP of $77,770. Next up, Steven Cole Smith raves about his love for the 2018 Dodge Challenger Hellcat and tells us that he can’t help but drive around to show it off when he has one. He then talks about the answer to the question that no one is asking – autonomous racing. He doesn’t understand why they are trying to take the human element out of the equation, which is what keeps the races interesting. He also discusses Chevrolet’s lack of success in NASCAR this year and presumes that it is because of the Camaro body they are using. Lastly, we are joined by Chris Duke, Host of Motorz TV, who reviews the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse and explains why it is well worth the price. He also riles us up about the Craftsman Re-launch coming up in August, which will feature celebrity guests such as Alan Taylor, Richard Rawlings, Chip Foose, and Wayne Carini. This episode is packed full of automotive goodness you don’t want to miss!
- [00:00:00] Goodwood Festival of Speed
- [00:06:05] McLaren Senna Tops the Bucket List
- [00:12:30] Weight, Torque, and Horsepower
- [00:19:51] Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody
- [00:29:36] 2018 Hyundai Sonata
- [00:35:53] Dueling Car Reviews
- [00:42:14] Hellcats Deserve Amazing Praise
- [00:48:30] Autonomous Racing at Goodwood
- [00:54:45] Chevrolet Falls Short in NASCAR
- [01:02:06] Alan’s Alaskan Adventure
- [01:11:21] Craftsman Re-Launch in August
- [01:18:08] 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
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2018 Ford Expedition
Written by BJ Killeen Driving across America is a journey everyone should take at least once in his or her life. I’ve had the privilege of crossing the country…
Mark Reuss’ Crash, FCA’s Five Year Plan, and Best Fuel Sippers | #335
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | #335
It’s time to talk cars and we catch up with some of our favorites from the automotive industry. We begin the show with automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, who explains Mark Reuss’ recent crash in a Pace car at the Detroit Grand Prix. The Executive Vice President of Global Product Development wrecked a $120,000 2019 Corvette ZR1 when he lost control around a tight left-hand turn. He didn’t suffer any major injuries but we are sure this is something that will go down in automotive history. Shifting gears, Hollywood car consultant, Josh Hancock of JoshCAR, is back and brings us the latest from the star-studded automotive scene. He recently helped NBC bring in a display of Ferraris for the Magnum P.I. reboot upfronts, including the original 1982 Ferrari 308 GTS and a 2018 Ferrari 488. Josh raves about how fun it was to drive the 2018 and shares that many people were taking their picture with these iconic cars at the display. He also tells us that FCA has released their five year plan and they have basically said that they’re discontinuing Chrysler cars. It will be interesting to see what the future will be for FCA’s other brands. Alan and Josh then get into a fun debate about the latest pony car wars and decide which ones are their favorites. Next, Autotrader’s Executive Editor, Brian Moody, shares their list of “12 Fuel Sippers to Fight Rising Gas Prices” for 2018. The Chevy Bolt, Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, Ford Fusion Hybrid, Honda Kona are just a few on the list of cars that could save you some dollars on fuel. Brian talks about some rare rides that are for sale on Autotrader and ponders how much some of these are actually worth. Brian then lists Autotrader’s best certified pre-owned vehicle manufacturers which include Lexus and Porsche. He and Alan also review the 2019 Subaru Ascent which can seat up to eight people and still has all the great Subaru characteristics. Then, we chat with the ever wild Dennis Collins who updates us on the latest happenings at Collins Bros Jeep. Every Friday morning, he does a Coffee Walk where viewers can follow him around the shop and see the projects they’re putting their hard work into. He also raves about an up-fit they just did to his Jeep Trackhawk that took it up to about 805-HP. Lastly, Alan gives us an update on Barrett-Jackson Northeast at the Mohegan Sun which will take place June 20-23rd. Join us now for the latest and greatest in automotive news!
- [00:00:00] Rare Car Investments
- [00:05:34] Mark Reuss Crashes Corvette
- [00:12:31] Magnum P.I. Ferrari Display
- [00:19:52] FCA’s Five Year Plan
- [00:28:07] Pony Car Wars
- [00:35:53] 12 Fuel Sippers for 2018
- [00:42:14] Rare Cars on Autotrader
- [00:48:13] Best Certified Pre-Owned Rides
- [00:54:45] 2019 Subaru Ascent
- [01:02:05] Friday Coffee Walks
- [01:10:44] 805-HP Jeep Trackhawk
- [01:18:07] Barrett-Jackson Mohegan Sun
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2019 Hyundai Veloster: More Fun, More Flair
Written by BJ Killeen
Hyundai is on a winning streak. Recently introduced products like Ioniq and Kona show how the company is rolling sevens, producing a great batch of vehicles that are affordable, reliable, and fun to drive. One car Hyundai previously created to appeal to those looking for the “fun to drive” first was the Veloster, a three-door subcompact that was as much fun to toss around the twisties as a sports car costing twice as much. For 2019, the Veloster has been completely redesigned, and now delivers more of everything it had before.
2019 Volkswagen Jetta: An Icon That Keeps Getting Better
Written by BJ Killeen For nearly 40 years, the Volkswagen Jetta has been a part of the automotive landscape in the United States. There aren’t a lot of vehicles that…
JDM Legends, Ford Discontinues Cars, and 2019 VW Jetta | #329
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #329
Every gearhead has their favorite ride, be it American, Italian, or otherwise. Host of JDM Legends, Eric Bizek, gives us the rundown on his new show that will be featured on the Velocity Network and Motor Trend App. This show appeals to the fans of the Japanese domestic market and features rare imports such as the Nissan Skyline and the Mazda Sport. Shifting focus, we cover the death of cars. The Ford Motor Company has announced their plan to ax five of seven sedans from their line-up; Karl Brauer, Brian Moody, and BJ Killeen give us their thoughts on what this means for the automotive industry. Next up, Karl reviews the 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake, and BJ explains her drive experience in the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. We end the show with Brian sounding off about why he thinks luxury sedans will remain around. The car industry is changing lanes – which one will you end up in?
- [00:00:00] JDM Legends on Velocity
- [00:06:24] Imports Are Coming Back Around
- [00:12:31] Cross-Referencing Parts
- [00:19:52] Death of the Car
- [00:28:37] Ford Invests in Best Sellers
- [00:35:53] 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake
- [00:42:14] Spring has Sprung
- [00:48:27] 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
- [00:54:45] Jetta’s Updated Interior is Impressive
- [01:02:06] Who’s Sticking with Sedans?
- [01:12:17] Japanese Design Shows Off
- [01:18:07] Luxury from Non-Luxury Brands
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Test Drive Video of the 2018 Hyundai Kona
Hyundi did it right with their new UTE, the Kona. Here's the test drive that Alan Taylor and BJ Killeen got to take on the beautiful island of Hawaii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP-LwIO_fe8
2018 Hyundai Kona: Say Aloha to a Refreshing Ute
Written by BJ Killeen HAWAII HIGHLIGHT: “Kailua means “two seas” or “two currents.” It is a contraction of the words kai (meaning “sea” or “sea water”) and ’elua (meaning “two”).…
Trackhawk, Bentayga, Prius Prime and More | #324
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #324
Car show season is hopping, and we are right in the middle of the Geneva International Motor Show. Karl Brauer, Executive Publisher of Kelley Blue Book, discusses the relevance of the Geneva event to the U.S. Market, reviews the Bentley Bentayga, and spills about breaking his Dodge Demon. Next, Brian Moody, Executive Editor of Autotrader, reviews the Toyota Prius Prime and the Buick Regal TourX wagon. Then, Hollywood car consultant, Josh Hancock, catches us up to speed with the latest cars hitting the red carpet. Josh also reviews the newest Porsche Cayman, and shares his thoughts on automatic transmissions. Last but certainly not least, automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, explains how you can buy a car through Costco, and offers initial thoughts on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. If you’re in the market for a new car, curious about the future of the automotive industry, or just need your gearhead fix, join us now!
- [00:00:00] A Demon’s Trip to the Car Doctor
- [00:06:20] NASCAR’s Chase Elliott Drives Demon
- [00:12:31] Bentley Bentayga Exudes Quality
- [00:19:54] Geneva International Motor Show
- [00:26:51] 230-MPG with Toyota Prius Prime
- [00:35:55] Best Interiors Under $50,000
- [00:42:15] Prep for New York International Auto Show
- [00:49:04] Hollywood Car Films Zooming Our Way
- [00:54:46] Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk
- [01:02:09] Porsche Cayman is Well Balanced
- [01:10:38] Buying a Car Through Costco
- [01:18:10] Trackhawk is the Answer to Power