Next Generation Car Lovers Enjoy Passion-Fused Tech and Horsepower | #285

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #285

The next generation of car lovers has arrived and it’s in the hands of the industry experts to help them tame their passion. We begin the first hour with Tony Bowie, who shares the mission of the Southwest Research Institute and their involvement with the Shell Eco-marathon. Then, Alan introduces freelance automotive journalist, George Kennedy III, to talk about their shared test drive of the Volvo V90 XC, and George’s 24 Hours to LeMons race. In the second hour, we jump back a couple months to a great show from February; we hear from the king of horsepower, John Hennessey, as well as BJ Killeen, KBB’s Karl Brauer, and owner of Workshop 5001, Marlon Goldberg. Join us to fuel your passion for cars.

 

  • [00:00:00] A New Generation of Automotive Passion
  • [00:05:54] Southwest Research Institute Inspires Youth
  • [00:12:30] The Sure-Footed Drive Feel of Volvo
  • [00:19:51] Volvo V90 XC is a Lifestyle Station Wagon
  • [00:28:59] A Sweet Appreciation for Station Wagons
  • [00:35:53] Race $500 Cars at 24 Hours of LeMons
  • [00:42:13] Hennessey Performance Revamps 2017 Ford Raptor
  • [00:48:400] Horsepower 101: Aftermarket Mods for Camaro ZL1
  • [00:54:43] BJ Killeen Buys Lincoln MKC SUV, Enjoys Luxury Perks
  • [01:02:04] Hyundai Ioniq’s Modular Drivetrain Platform
  • [01:12:42] Vintage Porsche Sales Rise Says Workshop 5001 Founder
  • [01:18:05] Boutique LA Garage, Workshop 5001, Restores Classics

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Heavy Competition in Automotive Industry Yields Stunning Innovations | #279

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #279

Designers, engineers, and aftermarket customizers must constantly reimagine how we think of cars. Some of our favorite experts, Kelley Blue Book’s Karl Brauer and BJ Killeen, sound off on recent late model test drives. Then, we get a preview of two exciting events on the horizon; the Shell Eco-Marathon in Detroit, and the oh-so-glamorous Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. We prepare for a life of adventure with the head of GoRVing.com and find out the best way to get started in the RV lifestyle. Also, aftermarket geniuses from Hennessey Performance and LA Workshop 5001 share how they’re achieving unprecedented horsepower and overall quality.

 

  • [00:00:00] Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Celebrates 22 Years
  • [00:05:43] Popular Car Event Donates Over $3-million to Charity
  • [00:12:24] Prepare for Adventure with GoRVing.com
  • [00:19:33] Shell Eco-Marathon Inspires Fuel-Saving Innovations
  • [00:30:05] Chris Duke Reviews Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
  • [00:35:34] The Luxurious Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
  • [00:41:48] Hennessey Performance Revamps Epic 2017 Ford Raptor
  • [00:48:04] Horsepower 101: Aftermarket Mods for Camaro ZL1
  • [00:53:57] BJ Killeen Buys Lincoln MKC SUV, Enjoys Luxury Perks
  • [01:01:13] Hyundai Ioniq’s Modular Drivetrain Platform
  • [01:11:50] Vintage Porsche Sales Rise Says Workshop 5001 Founder
  • [01:17:14] Boutique LA Garage, Workshop 5001, Restores Classics

 

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