Beer 30

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #376

Kicking off the show, Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Dealer.com Executive Publisher, Karl Brauer, is relaxing in Costa Rica for the “Lexus Milestones” 30th Anniversary event. We discuss the brands ascent to legendary luxury status, how it disrupted the industry, and how Kia and Hyundai are doing similar things in today’s world. Karl also fills us in on the new Ford/Volkswagen alliance. Then, Collins Bros. Jeep and Black Mountain Jeep, Dennis Collins, shares his latest creation: the first 2020 Jeep Gladiator with a 6.4L V8 HEMI! Also, Dennis discusses the opening of a new Black Mountain Jeeps location, Pebble Beach Concours, and other upcoming events. Shifting gears, Motorsport Auction Group Founder, Mike Oberle, divulges what’s in store for their auction during Hot August Nights on August 8th, 9th, and 10th, including Alan’s serial number 8 Dodge Demon! Then, Hot August Nights Executive Director, Mike Whan, gives us a detailed outline of the awesome entertainment and events they have in store, including appearances by The Temptations, Little River Band, Chubby Checker, and more! Changing lanes, Fast N’ Loud, Richard Rawlings, describes how Chad McQueen approached him to create the recent two hour epic episode in which they shut down the streets of San Fansico to recreate the legendary Bullitt Mustang chase sequence. Richard also fills us in on his new podcast, Beer:30, asks for malt liquor suggestions for his new wine cellar, and drops some exclusive, big news about his deal with Discovery! Closing out the show, Cartender Co-Founder, and freelance automotive journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe, U.S. News & World Report, George Kennedy III, compares his time in the Rolls-Royce Cullinan with his test drive of the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. Find out why George thinks the Jeep Gladiator is the perfect weekend warrior machine.

• [00:00:00] Genesis, BMW, Lexus’ 30th Anniversary
• [00:05:46] New Ford and Volkswagen Alliance
• [00:12:30] First 6.4L V8 HEMI 2020 Jeep Gladiator
• [00:19:50] Black Mountain Jeep and Upcoming Events
• [00:29:22] Hot August Nights MAG Auction Preview
• [00:35:52] Mike Whan’s Hot August Nights Preview
• [00:42:13] Epic Fast N’ Loud Episode Shuts Down SF
• [00:48:47] Contract Free, Beer:30, and Malt Liquor
• [00:54:44] Richard Rawlings, and Cullinan Factoids
• [01:02:05] Feeling Out of Place in Rolls Royce
• [01:10:34] George’s 2020 Jeep Gladiator Review
• [01:18:06] The Perfect Weekend Warrior Machine

Discover more about segments and guests below…

(more…)