Subaru’s First Ever Plug-In Hybrid
This year at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Subaru revealed their first ever plug-in hybrid! The all-new Subaru Crosstrek plug-in hybrid will be arriving at dealerships at the end of…
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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2018 AMCI Global Trusted Brands, DriveShare, and Indy 500 | #333
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | #333
In a world with endless options, how is it possible for us to choose just one car? Well, thankful there are companies out there that are trying to make these tough decisions easy. We begin the hour with Chief Strategy Officer for AMCI Global, who details their 2018 Trusted Automotive Brand Study. The automotive industry has already established quality and satisfaction but when it comes to the emotion behind the trust we put in brands, there is still long way to go. Chevrolet, Kia, and Genesis – are just a few of the rides that made the most trusted list; listen for the rest! Next, we hear from Peter Zawadzki, Director of DriveShare by Hagerty, about this classic car rental program that can take you on a cruise down memory lane. DriveShare gives you the opportunity to either rent that collector car of your dreams for a weekend, wedding, or a multitude of other events. It also allows owners to stretch the legs of the beautiful cars they have collecting dust in their garage. Are you interested in buying, zooming around, or taking photos with a gorgeous classic? After that, we catch up with automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, about her recent trip to New York to explore some of the top automotive manufacturers’ experiential facilities that are not about selling you a car but about helping you discover more about the brand. She also reviews the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, and explains that this car has really taken on a great refresh. Headroom, connectivity, comfort, and even five trim levels have made the Veloster better than it has ever been. Then, we talk with Alan about the 2018 F-Type 400 Sport AWD Coupe that he just drove. The design, body style, and flavor of the car is beautiful and the V6 supercharge engine makes it a snappy little car. It has some amazing technology that will allow you to use a GoPro camera to take real-time video from driving the car to social. Alan raves about this fantastic machine! Switching lanes, Steven Cole Smith gets us up to speed on what we can look forward to from the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600. He tells us that the media at the Indy 500 will certainly be keeping their eye on Danica Patrick, and many believe that this is her final race. Steven then shares that there is not much to look forward to from the Coca-Cola 600 but if he had to put his money on anyone then it would have to be Chase Elliot. Lastly, he tells us that he is about to make his way to England to view the Global RallyCross that will soon be making its way to the United States. Join us for an action-packed episode with the automotive news you don’t want to miss!
- [00:00:00] AMCI Global Explores Trust
- [00:06:14] Trusted Non-Luxury Brands
- [00:12:31] Improved Luxury Brands
- [00:19:55] Hagerty’s DriveShare
- [00:27:43] Share Your Classic Car
- [00:35:53] Drive the Car of Your Dreams
- [00:42:14] Brand Experiential Centers
- [00:48:39] 2019 Hyundai Veloster
- [00:54:45] 2018 Jaguar F-Type 400 Sport
- [01:02:05] Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600
- [01:11:13] Danica Patrick’s Last Race
- [01:18:01] Global Rallycross Series
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Breakdowns, Travel Tips, Infiniti QX30, and More | #303
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How can you prepare for the era of mobility? Automotive journalist BJ Killeen shares tips on what to do when you break down in a heavily trafficked area. She also discusses the Mercedes-Benz X-Class concept truck which is not exactly what you would expect. Veering down a different path, Chris Sheldrick, CEO of What3Words, sounds off about their revolutionary new navigation system that has covered the entire world. Next, TravelPulse Founder, Mark Murphy, discusses traveling after a natural disaster and gives advice on the best way to plan your trip. Switching gears, Chris Duke, Host of Motorz, reviews the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, and talks with us about Apple’s newest release, the iPhone X. We then explore Haynes automotive manuals with their Vice President, Mike Forsythe. We end the hour with Autotrader’s Michelle Krebs who discusses post-hurricane vehicle values and sales increase. Listen now.
- [00:00:00] Thoughts Go Out to Hurricane Victims
- [00:06:11] Broke Down on a Busy Highway
- [00:12:26] Mercedes-Benz X-Class Concept Truck
- [00:19:48] What3Words Navigates the Entire World
- [00:28:19] Media Can Ruin a Beautiful Travel Destination
- [00:35:53] Vacation with Assurance Through a Travel Agent
- [00:42:13] Infiniti QX30 is a Premium Cross-Over
- [00:49:06] 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Review
- [00:54:45] Apple iPhone X Has Been Announced
- [01:02:07] Give the Gift of Automotive Knowledge
- [01:11:11] Know the Value of Used Vehicles Before You Buy
- [01:18:01] Jeep is For Sale but to Whom?