The 2023 Genesis G90 Luxury Sedan sets the mood, as the Bodacious AMG Mercedes E53 Class Cabriolet says it will outrun the sun

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

Ed Justice Jr. – Justice Brothers, Inc. President and CEO starts the show with Alan and the controversial news of California banning the sale of any internal combustion vehicles by the year 2035. Can they do that? Both men attended the Monterey Car Week and noticed a few changes this year. Hagerty put on an event called Motorlux which used to be McCalls Cars and Jets. The difference is better food, and more of it, more places to sit, and the airplanes are now placed outside. It’s the kick-off event of the week. Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is the granddaddy of them all. People will fly in their cars from around the world and most are happy to just get a car on the lawn, feels like a winner to some. Karl Brauer – Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, North American Car and Truck of the Year juror and board member, and Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com, drove into the event in a Lamborghini Huracan STO. Karl shares that the steering is razor sharp and precise, the suspension is communicative, and he enjoyed the ride. The price tag is $327,000. Hagerty has bought half of the enthusiast’s industries events. They discuss the rise in electric car pricing. Within a year, the average gas-powered went up 10.1 percent, electric went up 54 percent. Iseecars.com, all-electric by 2035, most people cannot afford these cars. Insanity! BJ Killeen – Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason. takes the hot seat as she shares her experience driving the new 2023 Genesis G90, Flagship Sedan. It’s got a 3.5 T E-Supercharger AWD. Clean and contemporary. It’s also got new technology called the “Mood curator”, which will create a mood for you using ambient lighting, massage seats, and scents. Premier sound system with 26 speakers., 3.5 v6 twin turbo with an electronic supercharger, 409 horsepower 405# ft of torque. Eight-speed automatic transmission, with rear-wheel steer. Up next is, George Kennedy III – Co-founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe, and U.S. News & World Report. George test drove an AMG Mercedes E53 class cabriolet. Twin turbo inline 6, 429 horsepower, with 389# ft of torque. A refined performance car. $97k of an elegant piece of equipment, comfortable and stylish. Brian Moody, the Executive Editor of Auto Trader.com, closes the show with Alan as they discuss other options California’s lawmakers could take into consideration with the ban of internal combustion vehicles by 2035. Brian says 50 percent sounds more ideal than 100 percent all-electric. Brian shares the top 10 vehicles that will accommodate your fur babies. Vehicles that have durable seats, low cargo floor, accessories, and tie-downs in the back are ideal. The Volvo xc60, Toyota sienna hybrid, tesla model 3, Subaru Outback, RAM pro master city wagon, Kia Soul, Jeep Wrangler, Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Bronco Sport, and lastly, the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. Join us on our next episode for more auto world news.

[00:00:00] – Contributor Ed Justice Jr.
[00:06:49] – Monterey Car Week
[00:12:31] – Bonhams Quail Auction
[00:19:52] – Contributor Karl Brauer
[00:28:21] – “Le Monstre”
[00:35:53] – The Rise in Electric Vehicles
[00:42:14] – Contributor BJ Killeen
[00:49:19] – 2023 Genesis G90
[00:54:45] – Contributor George Kennedy III
[01:02:06] – Refined Elegance
[01:09:42] – Contributor: Brian Moody
[01:18:106 – Fittin’ The Fur Babies

CREDITS

Host: Alan Taylor
Producer: Dave Milligan
Copy Editor: Colleen Mahi

Contributor: Ed Justice Jr.
Contributor: Karl Brauer
Contributor: BJ Killeen
Contributor: George Kennedy III Contributor: Brian Moody

EXPLORE MORE WITH HELPFUL LINKS:

Contributor: Ed Justice Jr. | Justice Brothers, Inc. President and CEO
Contributor: Karl Brauer | Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, North American Car and Truck of the Year juror and board member and Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com.
Contributor: BJ Killeen |Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason
Contributor: George Kennedy III | Co-founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus.
Contributor: Brian Moody | Executive Editor of Auto Trader.com.

Vehicles Discussed:

2023 Genesis G90, Lamborghini Huracan STO, 1950 Cadillac Series 61 Le Mans, 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Pinin Farina Coupe, 1958 Porsche 356, AMG Mercedes E53 class cabriolet, Volvo xc60, Toyota sienna hybrid, tesla model 3, Subaru outback, RAM pro master city wagon, Kia soul, jeep wrangler, Hyundai Santa fe, ford bronco sport, 2022 Chrysler Pacifica

OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTED CHARITIES:

• Austin Hatcher Foundation
• AutoTempest.com
• Brembo
• Dodge
• Foundation of Human Understanding
• Shell
• Subaru

About THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor puts you in the driver’s seat for a unique, fast paced look at today’s automotive industry. This is your pedal-to-the-metal, two-hour thrill ride devoted to the latest car news and test-drive results, how-to tips, car maintenance tips, auto show coverage, expert insights and behind-the-scenes race day action. Don’t miss exclusive interviews with top auto executives, athletes, celebrities and prominent newsmakers from around the world.