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Hellcrate Jeep Wrangler at SEMA, V8s, Kia Forte, and Burt Reynolds | #348

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #348

Sometimes the fact that an engine is powerful isn’t enough. You want to feel its strength and hear its roar! That’s why Alan loves a great V8 block. As the 2018 SEMA Show draws nearer, Owner of Collins Bros Jeep, Dennis Collins, shares how he’s upping the ante on 6.4L Hemi Jeep Wrangler JL builds with a 707 hp V8 Hellcat engine. We also hear about some amazing new finds that Dennis has uncovered with his ‘Classics Wanted Dead or Alive’ initiative. Next, Autotrader Executive Editor, Brian Moody, discusses some amazing V8 powered cars for under $30,000, and explains why buying certified pre-owned is usually a much better deal than buying new, thanks to value depreciation. Then, automotive journalist BJ Killeen plays devils advocate for V6 engines like the 3.5L Ford EcoBoost, and gives her review of the 2019 Kia Forte. Switching gears, we take time to remember the amazing life, work, and legacy of Burt Reynolds and the cars he owned, with Restore A Muscle Car Owner/Operator, Dave Hall. Lastly, we close out the show with an interview from two years ago with Burt Reynolds. Rest in peace, Burt, you are missed.

[00:00:00] Hellcrate Jeep JL at SEMA
[00:06:01] Wanted Dead or Alive Part 2
[00:12:30] Vehicle Value Depreciatio
[00:19:52] Nothing Beats the Growl of a V8
[00:29:43] Subaru Does Technology Right
[00:35:53] Buy Certified Pre-Owned Trucks!
[00:42:13] V8 Engines: Dinosaurs or Not?
[00:48:33] Volvo V60 – New Age of Station Wagons
[00:54:44] 2019 Kia Forte is an Amazing Deal
[01:02:05] Burt Reynolds’ Cars at Barrett-Jackson
[01:10:46] Remembering Burt Reynolds
[01:18:06] Our Last Words with Burt Reynolds

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Iron Resurrection, Shift Industries, BMW X6 M, and More! | #344

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #344

We’re back in the saddle for another car-crazy week of THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor. Kicking off the show, Joe Martin, host of popular Velocity reality television series, “Iron Resurrection”, says he keeps ‘fake drama’ clear of his show. We learn how Joe and crew will be keeping it real in the latest season and get a preview of two projects in the queue, a 1971 Chevrolet C10 and 1950 Mercury. Plus, we find out how Joe went from tinkering on bicycles in Dallas, to becoming the master car restorer in charge of Martin Bros Customs. Next up, Shift Industries Co-CEO, Toby Russell, fills us in on how they’re revolutionizing the way we buy and sell cars with their easy-to-use, augmented marketplace. Shift not only offers an exclusive concierge service to pick up and deliver vehicles, they’re making it simple for consumers to get a fair deal on their dream car with instant, location-specific pricing data. Toby explains how a recent partnership with Lithia Motors will expand the effectiveness of their price predicting algorithm. Shifting gears, freelance automotive journalist, George Kennedy III, has found the east coast alternative to Monterey Car Week. Spice up a future Labor Day weekend with the historic races at Lime Rock Park. Two days of thrilling races feature a wide variety of cars like the Fiat 124, BMW 3.0 CSL, and Chevrolet Corvette Stingrays. A Bugatti-specific event will showcase a fleet of 1920s and 1930s Bugatti’s in an all-out race to the finish leading up to a concours along the edges of the track. Also, George fills us in on a storytelling event he emceed, “Motormouth” that focuses on the growth of Boston car culture. Changing lanes, Dennis Collins of Collins Bros Jeep gives a heartfelt farewell to Burt Reynolds, a man who enriched many lives with his great movies. Using his custom Hellcat Jeep Wrangler JK, Dennis started a “Burnouts for Burt” social media initiative, asking others to share their burnouts in honor of the iconic American actor. Also, we find out about the 2018 Jeep-turned-truck that Dennis has been working on, and a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette that once served as the Chevrolet Engineering Center’s test car. Up next, Karl Brauer of Kelley Blue Book discusses his decision to sell his original Ford GT in favor of the new 2019 Ford GT (being able to keep his Dodge Demon is an added bonus). Alan shares his thoughts on the 2018 BMW X6 M with Karl – it’s an amazing machine with tons of power and performance. Then, we chat about Rivian, Faraday Future, Elon Musk and more. To close the show, JoshCAR’s Josh Hancock gives his review of the Mustang GT 5.0 10-speed automatic, touches on performance SUVs, and lets us know about a few car-centric movies destined for the silver screen. Don’t miss this packed-to-the-brim episode!

[00:00:00] Origins of “Iron Resurrection”
[00:06:46] The New Season of “Iron Resurrection”
[00:12:31] Augmented Marketplace for Used Cars
[00:19:52] Shift into the New Age of Car Shopping
[00:28:00] Historic Races at Lime Rock Park
[00:35:52] MotorMouth Storytelling Series
[00:42:13] Rest in Peace, Burt Reynolds
[00:48:30] Classic Cars Wanted: Dead or Alive
[00:54:43] Out with the Old GT, In with the New
[01:02:04] 2018 BMW X6 M – An Amazing Machine
[01:11:58] Paddle Vs. Pedal
[01:18:05] Performance SUVs and New Flicks

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2018 Land Rover Discovery, The Bandit Run, and Tesla | #334

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | #334

Automobiles just keeping wowing us with their advances in technology and innovative designs. Automotive journalist, George Kennedy, joins us to review the 2018 Land Rover Discovery and he was impressed. He got behind the wheel of the gas-powered V6 model and raves about its ability to truly go anywhere. It also has an amazing towing capacity and an extra package that features Advanced Tow Assist which can help you park a trailer safely. Are you ready to adventure in luxury? Next, Ed Justice, Jr. of Justice Brothers updates us on the results of the Indy 500. Then, we hear the latest on the 2018 Bandit Run from Restore a Muscle Car’s, Dave Hall, which will take place June 20-23. He tells us that they will be doing some events with Burt Reynolds in his hometown of Jupiter, Florida. It’s time for all of you Trans Am fans to pull them out of the garage and hit the road. Changing lanes, Executive Publisher of Kelley Blue Book, Karl Brauer, begins his interview by discussing the Honda Sensing technology, which has combined five features to create a fairly advanced driver assistance package. He then goes on to discuss his brand new set of street tires for the Dodge Demon and explains that they are fairly priced for quality, high performance Pirelli P ZEROS. Keeping in tune with performance, he explains that the 2020 Mustang GT 500 may give the Dodge Demon a run for its money in the future, and not just in a straight line. Karl then covers the recent Twitter unraveling featuring the media against Elon Musk. Switching gears, automotive journalist, Brian Armstead of Roadfly, gushes about his test drive in the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, and explains that he, at 6’9”, fits comfortably in this great ride. The Veloster is a tight package and this upgraded, updated, refreshed Veloster will be a hit with the young folks that want to tune their cars and add their own expressions. The base MSRP is $18,500 and can even jump up to the Ultimate for $28,150, giving consumers an amazing range and all the bells and whistles for the top trim model. Last but not least, automotive journalist, Jason Fogelson, reviews the 2018 Kia Rio 5-door and tells us that he was pleasantly surprised. The Rio has base price of $16,400 and a top trim EX package coming in at $18,700, which are both a steal for this amazing car. He then goes on to discuss safety on the road as the season of road trips approach us. Jason discusses tire safety and gives helpful tips on how to keep an eye on their integrity. Tune in now if you’re ready to hit the road with your mind full of automotive knowledge.

[00:00:00] 2018 Land Rover Discovery
[00:06:06] Impressive Towing Power
[00:12:30] Tesla’s Market Growth
[00:19:51] A Hot Day At the Track
[00:28:10] Winner of Indy 500
[00:35:53] 2018 Bandit Run
[00:42:13] Honda Sensing Technology
[00:48:41] Demon Street Tires
[00:54:44] Tesla Twitter Unraveling
[01:02:05] Hyundai Veloster Refreshed
[01:10:29] 2018 Kia Rio
[01:18:07] Tire Safety Tips

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Barrett-Jackson, Hot August Nights, NASCAR, and Apex Motor Club | #292

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #292

There’s a lot of excitement happening this summer for all of you car lovers out there. Alan has the inside scoop on recent and upcoming events. We cover the 2017 Northeast Barrett-Jackson collector car auction at the Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort in Connecticut. Chris Duke tells us about his test drive of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro in the shockingly bright color, Krypton Green. Next, we talk with Mike Whan about the 2017 Hot August Nights; 5,000 cars are already registered, Alan will be the Grand Marshall, there will be prizes, cruises and free rock concerts galore! Dennis Collins shares his insane knowledge of classic cars and rare rides. Steven Cole Smith honors Motorsports Hall of Fame inductees. Brendan Scanlan reviews the 2017 Alpha Romeo Stelvio. Automotive icon, Bruce McLaren’s story hits the silver screen – Ed Justice, Jr. reviews the film. At the end of the show, we hear about a dream come true for motorsports enthusiasts from Jason Plotke, Founder of the Apex Motor Club. Get on the fast track for the latest knowledge in the automotive industry, listen now.

[00:00:00] Barrett-Jackson Auction at the Mohegan Sun
[00:06:10] 2017 Chevrolet Camaro in Krypton Green
[00:12:32] Hot August Nights Will Have Over 5,000 Cars
[00:19:53] Dennis Collins’ Secret Knowledge of Classics
[00:30:05] On the Hunt for a 1981-1985 CJ Scrambler
[00:35:54] Classic Cars Dead or Alive Hunts for the Rarest
[00:42:15] NASCAR Bids Farewell to Dale Earnhardt Jr.
[00:48:52] 2017 Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductees
[00:54:47] Alfa Romeo Stelvio Charges Through Nashville
[01:02:08] DNA Drive Mode Makes Driving this SUV Smooth
[01:08:25] McLaren Hits the Big Screen and it’s Well Done
[01:18:08] Apex Motor Club is a Dream for Motor Enthusiasts

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Car Reviews, Hollywood Rides, and Safety Features | #291

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #291

Alan is back from a trip to Spain and he’s ready to talk cars. Autotrader’s Brian Moody was Alan’s test drive co-pilot across the sea, and they review the 2017 Volvo XC60. Brian also talks about the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, HomeLink tech, and the future of autonomous vehicles. Josh Hancock talks Cars III and addresses some car rumors floating around Hollywood. Tim Clyde tells about how Katzkin Leather, Inc. can refresh any car interior from the mid-late 90s on up. Tony Gaunter of Global Transportation Services discuses Ford’s new leadership and why he believes Mark Fields was replaced. BJ Killeen reviews the 2017 Volvo S60 Polestar. And last but not least, we chat with Karl Brauer of Kelley Blue Book about his visit to the Honda research and development facility. Karl also tells us his thoughts on software companies taking over the automotive industry. Listen now.

[00:00:00] Volvo XC60 Beckons Raving Fans
[00:06:49] Is the Chevrolet Tahoe the Perfect Car?
[00:12:31] Does Technology Come with the Price?
[00:19:52] Automakers Debut Cars in Movies
[00:29:11] Famous Cars’ Auction Prices Rise
[00:35:53] A Tasty Bite of Business & Burgers
[00:42:14] Lingenfelter Chevrolet Silverado Facelift
[00:48:19] Specialty Interior with Katzkin Leather
[00:54:46] Stocks Fall After Ford Loses Mark Fields
[01:02:07] BJ Killeen Reviews Volvo S60 Polestar
[01:11:28] Honda’s Turbocharged Small Engines
[01:18:09] Technology is Taking the Wheel

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Autonomous Cars, Late Model Test Drives, Dodge Demon Hype and More | #284

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #284

BJ Killeen shares some knowledge about the recent accident involving an autonomous Uber vehicle, and while it was determined that human error was involved, the cities that are allowing these test cars without drivers are still a bit cautious. Alan gives his review of the Toyota Prius Prime. Next, BJ and Alan talk about the 2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk that can climb almost anything. James Bell of KIA talks about the ‘engineered for fun’, KIA Stinger, with its rear wheel bias all-wheel drive designed for excellent performance handling. Chris Duke joins us on the show for more predictions on the release of the Dodge Demon and to tell us about the aftermarket ATV upgrades he has been doing on Motorz TV. In the second hour, we flash back to one of our favorite shows from 2017 featuring Burt Reynold’s Trans Am, Josh Hancock’s review of The Classic Auto Show, BJ Killeen’s review of the KIA Niro Hybrid and we explore some future innovations with KBB’s Karl Brauer. Listen Now.

[00:00:00] Autonomous Uber Car Involved in Accident
[00:06:26] Toyota Prius Prime is a Quality Hybrid
[00:12:30] 2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk Can Climb
[00:19:51] Hype Continues to Rise for Dodge Demon
[00:26:41] KIA Stinger is Built for Fun Performance
[00:35:52] Chris Duke Hits Sand in RZR XP 1000
[00:42:12] Burt Reynolds’ 1977 Trans AM Sold at Barrett-Jackson
[00:48:10] Josh Hancock Reports from The Classic Auto Show
[00:54:43] Technology Paves Way for Safer Car Security
[01:02:03] BJ Killeen Reviews New KIA Niro Hybrid
[01:08:21] Dodge Demon Release Coming Soon
[01:018:04] Exploring Future Ford Innovations with Karl Brauer

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A Month Long Road Trip: SEMA, NAIAS, Barrett-Jackson and More | #276

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A month on the road has taken Alan to some great trade shows! We catch up with Motorz TV host, Chris Duke, to review the Ford F-150 Raptor and Volkswagen Dune. BJ Killeen and Josh Hancock discuss new rides hitting the market including the Kia Niro Hybrid. Then, Kelley Blue Book's Karl Brauer considers challenges of classifying late model cars. The gang also throws out some guesses on what the new Dodge Demon will look and drive like.

Cars and Community at SEMA on Shell Pioneering Performance Stage | #275

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Post published:January 30, 2017
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The car industry is a passionate community of gearheads! Perhaps one of the best showcases of car-fandome is the SEMA Show is Las Vegas. On the Shell Pioneering Performance Stage we talk with inspiring contributors to this wonderful hobby; head engineers, designers, renovators, car experts, athletes and enthusiasts share their personal journeys - all fueled by the love for cars!