In this episode of "The Drive," host Alan Taylor and Hollywood Car Consultant Josh Hancock examine the troubling increase in vandalism directed at Tesla vehicles, highlighted by a recent incident…
Welcome to another episode of, "The Drive", with Alan Taylor. Today, he starts with BJ Killeen, an experienced automotive journalist and Voice of Reason, who recently discussed the industry's evolving…
Welcome to “The Drive” with Alan Taylor, featuring John Buck, owner of the Grand National Roadster Show, celebrating its 75th anniversary. Taylor reminisced about his introduction to the show over…
Welcome back to, "The Drive" with Alan Taylor. His first contributor is friend, Lauren Fix, Editor-in-Chief of Car Coach Reports. Lauren stressed the importance of AM radio for local news,…
Alan welcomes Lauren Fix, Editor in-Chief for Car Coach Reports. Lauren makes a quick "pit stop", to discuss the diesel shortage, and how the railroad almost went on strike as…
Brian Moody - Executive Editor of Auto Trader.com joins Alan as they start todays show off with big news. General Motors is going to offer an electric Corvette with all…
BJ Killeen - Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason is back and she and Alan share their frustrations in dealing with the maintenance of their vehicles. Alan talk's about turning…
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’
It’s been a wild month for Alan, and we catch up with him after his recent trip to Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale and the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). We begin the hour with Hollywood car consultant, Josh Hancock, who chats about the auto shows, new cars that will be making their way to the big screen this year, and the mighty Dodge Demon. Next, Steven Cole Smith discusses changes happening in the ever-evolving world of NASCAR. Then, we shift gears and talk car shows with BJ Killeen who offers her thoughts on NAIAS and the North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year (NACTOY). We end the show with MMC Detroit’s David Wise who shares detailed information about the importance of ‘numbers matching’ vehicles. Tune in now.