The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Has No Boundaries | #549
Opening the show today with Alan is BJ Killeen, an automotive journalist and voice of reason. BJ announces that Fisker, the automaker, has added a new electric vehicle called the…
Rolls-Royce “Ghost”; The Refined Beauty, Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet Corvette | #448
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars: Making a Legend, author Harvey Briggs rides shotgun with Alan as they talk about Harvey going to England to write his book and how he interviewed dozens…
Mid-Engine Corvette, Luxurious Test Drives, and Auto News | #363
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #363
Horsepower, luxury, and value, what we love in cars here on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor. We kick off the show with Executive Publisher for Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader, and Dealer.com, Karl Brauer, who tells us about the new mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette – a beast of a machine with more horsepower than its chassis can handle. Then we talk about the all-electric Kia Niro with a 250 mile range and the Land Rover Evoque that he test drove in Greece. Next, we discuss the insane $200,000+ Mercedes-Benz Maybach SUV, the affordably luxurious Kia K900, and the release of the Tesla Model Y (but, why?), with automotive journalist, BJ Killeen. Shifting gears, our new friend and Editor and Publisher of Rides and Drives, Harvey Briggs, shares about his test drive of the ultra-luxurious 2020 BMW X7 SAV with Alan Taylor. Harvey also discusses his time cruising down under in a Ford Ranger Wildtrak, the diesel version of the Ranger we all wish we could get our hands on. Changing lanes, automotive journalist for Autoweek, Automobile Magazine, Grassroots Motorsports, Steven Cole Smith, gives the update on 12 Hours of Sebring, in which Cadillac dominated (taking first, second, and third place), and gushes about his extended experience with the Acura NSX. Closing out the show, JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock, reviews the new Ford F-250 Super Duty and gives us new information on the upcoming Ghostbusters movie. Tune in for the latest automotive news and test drive reviews.
- [00:00:00] A lot of Horsepower, A lot of Problems
- [00:06:15] Corvette Speculation and Kia Niro
- [00:12:30] Land Rover Evoque Test Drive in Greece
- [00:19:51] Redesigned, Luxurious Kia K900
- [00:29:36] Mercedes-Benz Maybach SUV
- [00:35:52] Tesla to Release the Model Y
- [00:42:12] Introducing Harvey Briggs
- [00:48:03] 2020 BMW X7 XDrive50I – Luxury Supreme
- [00:54:43] Driving the New Ford Ranger Down Under
- [01:02:04] Acura NSX and Golden Age of Automobiles
- [01:11:23] Cadillac Dominates 12 Hours of Sebring
- [01:18:04] Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ghostbusters
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Formula E, Jaguar E-Pace, Manual Transmissions, and Trade Wars | #347
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #347
The auto industry is advancing at a rapid pace, implementing new safety and entertainment technologies and upgrading existing systems; but where the auto gods giveth, the auto gods taketh away. Is the phasing out of manual transmissions taking it too far? We’ll explore this topic throughout the show, but first President and CEO of Brembo North America, Dan Sandberg, discusses what makes Formula E unique. Then, freelance automotive journalist George Kennedy III offers a tire safety warning, previews his Boston Globe article about YouTube car restorer, Rich Rebuilds, and gives his drive impressions about the 2019 Jaguar E-PACE. Shifting gears, JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock, fills us in on the Galpin Auto Show, BMW’s discontinuation of their 3 Series manual options, and the reintroduced Ford Ranger’s specs, which seem to be missing a stick shift option. Next, Executive Publisher for Kelley Blue Book, Karl Brauer, laments the decline of the manual transmission before sharing his test drive results for the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. With a 0-60 of 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 195 mph, the GT stormed around the famous track at Circuit of the Americas, but is it worth a 6-figure sticker price? Changing lanes, freelance automotive journalist BJ Killeen discusses the most shocking deals and trends seen at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas – there were a lot of trucks and a Bentley that sold for $25,000! Also, we touch on how tariffs are affecting the global automobile industry, specifically in China, where Jaguar Land Rover saw a 46% drop in sales. What do you think about the state of the industry and manual transmissions?
- [00:00:00] Formula E and Brembo Brakes
- [00:06:23] Don’t Neglect Your Tires
- [00:12:30] Rich Rebuilds a Tesla Model S
- [00:19:51] 2019 Jaguar E-PACE SE vs. I-PACE
- [00:28:35] Galpin Auto Show
- [00:35:52] Slow Death of the Manual Transmission
- [00:42:12] Manual vs. Automatic Performance Test
- [00:48:24] Dumbing Down Our Cars
- [00:54:43] Automatic Sports Car Takeover
- [01:02:04] Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe
- [01:10:26] Steal Deals at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas
- [01:18:05] Trade Conflicts Always Hit Auto Industry
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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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Building Excitement for SEMA 2017, Plus New Car Reviews | #307
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #307
Anticipation ramps up for the 2017 SEMA Show, which is just around the corner. We chat with industry experts about what they will be displaying at the event. Catch the latest on Motorz TV from host Chris Duke; will he find inspiration for his upcoming season at this premier automotive event? Then, automotive journalist, George Kennedy, shares his drive experience with the 2018 Range Rover Velar. Up next, Hollywood’s car consultant, Josh Hancock, tells us about some movies such as the upcoming blockbuster about Dick Cheney’s life and Blade Runner 2049. We then check in with Mike Spagnola of SEMA who announces that special guest Jay Leno will Grand Marshal for the cruise on the last night at SEMA at the Las Vegas Convention Center. James Bell, Director of Corporate Communications for KIA Motors America, raves about the performance capability of the Kia Stinger that will be showcased at the event. Last, Kenny Pfitzer, Owner of Zero to 60 Designs, reveals the five cars he will have at SEMA. It’s time to get your engines revving, listen now.
- [00:00:00] Motorz TV and Barrett-Jackson’s Charity Cars
- [00:06:09] On the Hunt for New Motorz Content
- [00:12:30] 2018 Range Rover Velar is More than Capable
- [00:19:52] Highs and Lows of 2018 Range Rover Velar
- [00:28:54] Everything for Your Car from the Ground Up
- [00:35:56] Dick Cheney Movie Shows Eight Decades of Cars
- [00:42:16] Auctioning Off of the Project Underdog Car
- [00:48:13] Innovation is Born at the SEMA Show
- [00:54:48] SEMA Board Working Hard All Year Around
- [01:02:10] 2018 Kia Stinger Will Impress You for the Price
- [01:10:40] Zero to 60 Designs Prepares for SEMA
- [01:18:12] Ramping Up for SEMA 2017
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2017 Range Rover Sport HSE Td6 is Stunningly Useful
When you hear Range Rover, you think luxury, performance, and durability. You may even picture one of these gorgeous machines climbing over a rocky outcropping. While the price may scare…
From the Lap of Luxury to Driving in Extreme Conditions | #281
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #281
There are car guys and girls all over the world and today we hear from some of our favorites. At the top of the hour, we’re on the line with Canadian automotive journalist, Norris McDonald, chatting about his induction into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame, and his thoughts on the 2017 Land Rover Discovery. Then, Chris Duke gives us the lowdown on the newest episode of Motorz, “2000 Ford Ranger Part 1”. Next up is BJ Killeen sharing her review on Hyundai’s new level-up brand, Genesis. Kia’s James Bell raves about the new Stinger which is garnering favor from auto journalists around the world. Dennis Collins of Collins Bros Jeep tells us a little about notable company growth propelled by Jeep fandome. We end the hour with Rephin Productions CEO, Carson Lev, sharing the history of his company, and an exciting new TV project starring Chip Foose. We’ve got the top the top auto news and reviews to keep your engines revving. Listen now.
- [00:00:00] Test Drives and Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
- [00:06:20] Veteran Test Driver Shows Newbie the Ropes
- [00:12:30] 2017 Land Rover Discovery Climbs Boulders
- [00:19:51] Safety at its Finest: 2017 Land Rover Discovery
- [00:26:30] Motorz TV Takes on Filthy 2000 Ford Ranger
- [00:35:52] ‘Wolf’ Racecar Track Test and Volvo S90 Review
- [00:42:12] The Automotive Journalist Experience
- [00:48:15] Hyundai Levels Up with Genesis Brand
- [00:54:43] Kia Shows Off Stinger on Lakes of Sweden
- [01:02:03] Searching for Perfect Project Vehicle? Think Jeep
- [01:12:25] Chip Foose Inducted into SEMA Hall of Fame
- [01:18:04] Dreaming Up Projects with Chip Foose