The New 2023 BMW M2 Exceeds All Expectations and Demands All the Attention

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First up is Contributor BJ Killeen, Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason is here to announce that General Motors will be getting rid of their Chevy Bolt at the end of this year. They want to use their plant to build Silverados – that’s where the money is. Next, she shares her list of the best family vehicles. The Honda CRV, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Santa Fe, Subaru Outback, Rav 4, Ford Expedition, Honda Pilot, Honda Odyssey Mini, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Toyota Highlander, and the Toyota Minivan. Then Brian Moody – Executive Editor of Auto Trader.com and KBB.com. is here to discuss what makes you a car enthusiast. They have compiled a list of the Top Ten Signs You’re A Car Enthusiast. From a parking spot checklist, to how clean you keep your car, or even identifying someone by what they drive instead of their name. (Link to article below). Brian also test-drove the Dodge Hornet GT, it’s a fast and responsive small compact SUV. Similar to the Dodge OMNI GLH. Contributor Steven Cole Smith, Editor-in-Chief for Car Coach Reports is next and shares his test-driving experience with the Ford F150 Lightning. It’s fast and can tow a good payload, with a 320-mile range, It’s a nice drive, however, the downfall is you always have to calculate the miles, to make sure you have a charging station to get to and of course the beautiful price sticker of 80k. Onto the motorsports world; the Miami Grand Prix is coming up, NHRA, NASCAR and Formula 1 are all out and about as everyone is on the tracks right now. Closing the show is Contributor George Kennedy III, Co-founder of Cartender.com, and the Vice President of the New England Motor Press Association. He contributes to U.S. News & World Report, CarGurus, and Forbes Wheels. George test-drove the 2023 BMW M2. He said, “It’s a little awkward getting into the car, especially if you’re a ‘big’ guy.” The sides of the seat ‘box you in’ and the floor has a raised middle to which your legs fit snugly into. This helps eliminate movement when going around corners. Its power and lightning-quick response, make this coupe smooth and refined. Join us on the next episode of “The Drive” as Alan welcomes back Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, Ed Justice Jr., and Brian Moody.

[00:00:00] – Contributor BJ Killeen
[00:05:05] – Bye Bye Bolt
[00:13:02] – Best Family Vehicles
[00:20:54] – Contributor Brian Moody
[00:30:25] – Dodge Hornet
[00:37:25] – What goes up, must come down
[00:43:45] – Contributor Steven Cole Smith
[00:51:01] – Miami Grand Prix
[00:56:47] – Team Hendricks down a driver or two
[01:04:39] – Contributor George Kennedy III
[01:14:00] – 2023 BMW M2
[01:21:11] – F1 Race

CREDITS

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

Contributor: BJ Killeen
Contributor: Brian Moody
Contributor: Steven Cole Smith Contributor: George Kennedy III

EXPLORE MORE WITH HELPFUL LINKS:

Contributor: BJ Killeen | Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason
Contributor: Brian Moody | Executive Editor of Auto Trader.com and KBB.com..
Article link: https://www.autotrader.com/oversteer/10-signs-youre-a-car-enthusiast
Contributor: Steven Cole Smith | Editor in-Chief for Car Coach Reports
Contributor: George Kennedy III | Co-founder of Cartender.com, and the Vice President of the New England Motor Press Association. He contributes to U.S. News & World Report, CarGurus, Forbes Wheels

Vehicles Discussed:

Honda CRV, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Santa Fe, Subaru Outback, RAV 4, Ford Expedition, Honda Pilot, Honda Odyssey Mini, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Toyota Highlander, and Toyota Minivan, 2023 Dodge Hornet, Dodge Omni GLH, 2023 BMW M2

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