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Read more about the article No More Minivans, Mark Fields Retires, and a Little Movie Magic | #289

No More Minivans, Mark Fields Retires, and a Little Movie Magic | #289

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #289

Technology is changing the way we look at cars, and automotive manufactures are making some big moves to keep up with trends. BJ Killeen, Brain Moody, Josh Hancock, and John Ellis, discuss their thoughts on the retirement of Ford Motor Company’s Mark Fields. There are many theories as to why this shift has happened, and our experts do their best to objectively address this major event in the auto world. We also talk about the waning popularity of the minivan, and which models will be sticking around due to their excellent designs. In other news, Josh Hancock discusses the loss of iconic James Bond actor Roger Moore, and gives us updates on fantastic cars coming to the big screen. Join in now.

  • [00:00:00] Useful Road Safety at High Speeds
  • [00:05:55] Why is Mark Fields No Longer with Ford?
  • [00:12:30] They Replaced the Coach, Not the Players
  • [00:19:50] Late Night at an Indianapolis Taco Bell
  • [00:29:18] BJ Killeen reviews the 2017 KIA Niro
  • [00:35:52] The Waning Popularity of the Minivan
  • [00:42:13] James Bond Actor Roger Moore’s Secret Car Story
  • [00:48:16] Movie Featuring Coca-Cola NASCAR 600
  • [00:54:44] Josh Hancock Reviews the 2017 Mustang
  • [01:02:04] Transition from Cars to Technology
  • [01:12:00] A Software Problem Not a Car Problem
  • [01:18:06] The Inevitability of the Autonomous Car

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Read more about the article From the Lap of Luxury to Driving in Extreme Conditions | #281

From the Lap of Luxury to Driving in Extreme Conditions | #281

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #281

There are car guys and girls all over the world and today we hear from some of our favorites. At the top of the hour, we’re on the line with Canadian automotive journalist, Norris McDonald, chatting about his induction into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame, and his thoughts on the 2017 Land Rover Discovery. Then, Chris Duke gives us the lowdown on the newest episode of Motorz, “2000 Ford Ranger Part 1”. Next up is BJ Killeen sharing her review on Hyundai’s new level-up brand, Genesis. Kia’s James Bell raves about the new Stinger which is garnering favor from auto journalists around the world. Dennis Collins of Collins Bros Jeep tells us a little about notable company growth propelled by Jeep fandome. We end the hour with Rephin Productions CEO, Carson Lev, sharing the history of his company, and an exciting new TV project starring Chip Foose. We’ve got the top the top auto news and reviews to keep your engines revving. Listen now.

 

  • [00:00:00] Test Drives and Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
  • [00:06:20] Veteran Test Driver Shows Newbie the Ropes
  • [00:12:30] 2017 Land Rover Discovery Climbs Boulders
  • [00:19:51] Safety at its Finest: 2017 Land Rover Discovery
  • [00:26:30] Motorz TV Takes on Filthy 2000 Ford Ranger
  • [00:35:52] ‘Wolf’ Racecar Track Test and Volvo S90 Review
  • [00:42:12] The Automotive Journalist Experience
  • [00:48:15] Hyundai Levels Up with Genesis Brand
  • [00:54:43] Kia Shows Off Stinger on Lakes of Sweden
  • [01:02:03] Searching for Perfect Project Vehicle? Think Jeep
  • [01:12:25] Chip Foose Inducted into SEMA Hall of Fame
  • [01:18:04] Dreaming Up Projects with Chip Foose

 

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