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Read more about the article A Taste of China, Saleen S1, Autotrader, and C8 Corvette | #377

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #377

Alan just got back from his first ever trip to China to visit Steve Saleen’s new mega-factory, and his mind is blown! JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock, chats about Alan’s trip to China, the Saleen S1, Steve Saleen, the premier of Quentin Tarrantio’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”, and more! Next up, freelance automotive journalist, Mike Austin, discusses the new testing ground for Mercedes-Daimler’s self-parking garage, the upcoming electric Ford F-150, and the prevalence of green cars in China. Changing lanes, Autotrader Executive Editor, Brian Moody, fills us in on the extravagant 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette reveal, its mind blowing pricing, and somewhat underwhelming specs. Brian also shares a few Autotrader lists, covering the most affordable mid-engine cars, lowest cost hybrid SUVs, and the most popular cars on Autotrader.com. Closing out the show, freelance journalist, Tom Wilson, chats with Alan about their trip to China, Steve Saleen’s 2.5 million square foot factory, and his first hand experience with the Saleen S1. Listen in to stay up to date with the automotive industry.

 

  • [00:00:00] Alan and Josh Talk China, GT, and Demon
  • [00:06:15] Steve Saleen S1, Mega Factory in China
  • [00:12:30] Alan’s Eye-Opening Trip to China
  • [00:19:51] Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Premier
  • [00:27:45] Mercedes Tests Self Parking Garage
  • [00:35:52] Electric Ford F-150, Green Cars in China
  • [00:42:12] Bombastic Chevrolet C8 Corvette Reveal
  • [00:48:37] 495 HP Mid-Engine Corvette – $60,000?!
  • [00:54:43] Affordable Mid-Engine Cars, Hybrid SUVs
  • [01:02:04] Most Popular Cars on Autotrader
  • [01:10:35] Steve Saleen’s 2.5 Million SqFt Factory
  • [01:18:05] The Saleen S1 is a Roomy Sports Car

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Read more about the article NAIAS, CES, Dodge Demon, and THE EXORCIST | #317

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #317

It’s a new year, and Alan is gearing up for a month of some of the big trade shows; CES, North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), and Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale are just around the corner. We chat with some of our favorite guests about what this year has in store. We begin the show with automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, who discusses the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year Awards (NACTOY), and rides that are about to make their debut at NAIAS. Next, Brian Moody of Autotrader talks CES, auto apps, and life-saving autonomous technology. Changing lanes, John Hennessey of Hennessey Performance shares the story of why he created THE EXORCIST, a 1000-HP Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Last but not least, Karl Brauer of Kelley Blue Book sounds off about his new monster, the Dodge Demon SRT. Tune in for an episode packed full of trade shows, technology, and horsepower.

  • [00:00:00] Gearing up for Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale
  • [00:05:23] Automotive Awards Help Buyers Choose
  • [00:12:31] Mid-Engine Corvette at NAIAS
  • [00:19:53] Concepts Are Now Foreshadowing
  • [00:28:28] Mercedes G-Wagen & Rolls-Royce Phantom
  • [00:35:55] Automotive Technology at CES
  • [00:42:16] Technology is Here to Help
  • [00:48:41] Phone Apps that Warm Up Your Ride
  • [00:54:46] Let’s Make Tech Intuitive
  • [01:02:09] Answer to Demon: THE EXORCIST
  • [01:12:04] Dodge Demon Draws Crowds
  • [01:18:10] Most Bodacious Machine Ever Seen

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Read more about the article All-Electric B1, Fisker Emotion, and the Definition of Luxury | #297

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #297

Automotive designers and engineers are diligently working to pioneer the future of electric cars. Already, we have phenomenal safety features, and range anxiety decreases while battery power increases. We begin the hour with Robert Bollinger, Founder and CEO of Bollinger Motors, who tells us about the world’s first all-electric, all-wheel drive, on/off road sport utility truck, the B1. Then, JoshCAR’s Hollywood car consultant, Josh Hancock, shares his thoughts on the B1, and describes his recent drive of the Mercedes GLC 300. Switching gears, we chat with Henrick Fisker, CEO of Fisker, Inc., about their all-electric luxury car, the Fisker Emotion, that will reportedly house up to 400-miles of battery charge. We end the hour with Autotrader’s Executive Editor, Brian Moody, who talks to us about the future of EVs, luxury vs. space, and cities discouraging personal car ownership. A meteoric shift is underway in the automotive industry. Are you ready for impact?

  • [00:00:00] Electric vehicles – Not Just for City Folk Anymore!
  • [00:05:50] An Electric Truck Will Tow 6,000 Lbs
  • [00:12:30] B1 is an Off-road, All-electric Defender
  • [00:19:52] Hollywood wants Bollinger B1 Aluminum Chassis
  • [00:29:48] 2017 Mercedes AMG GLE 43 and GLC 300
  • [00:35:56] Hot Wheels Movie in Hollywood’s Future
  • [00:42:16] Fisker Emotion: An Electric Revolution
  • [00:47:38] A Powertrain Layout Designed for the Future
  • [00:54:47] Electric Cars On the Rise, Diesel is Dying
  • [01:02:08] Automotive Journalists Are Not Critical Enough
  • [01:10:54] No Doubt About It – Luxury Equals Space
  • [01:18:06] Cities Stealthily Discourage Personal Car Ownership

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #261

Fast N’ Loud’s Dennis Collins gives us a look at his exclusive car collection, Alan and BJ review the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Alltrack, we learn what Canada is doing to tackle climate change, get details on the one-person commuter called SOLO, and more.

 

  • [00:00:00] Antisocial Media
  • [00:06:54] Congrats Karl!
  • [00:12:30] Punching Up
  • [00:19:55] Keep it Clean (Energy)
  • [00:29:48] Trips and Test Drives
  • [00:35:58] Made in Germany
  • [00:42:12] VW Golf Alltrack
  • [00:49:00] Talking Specs
  • [00:54:44] VW Off Road
  • [01:02:05] VW Eats Humble Pie
  • [01:10:41] Think Pink
  • [01:18:07] Performance Encapsulated
  • [01:24:29] Jeep Fever
  • [01:29:38] Art on Wheels
  • [01:36:58] Rare Beauties
  • [01:44:21] SOLO EV
  • [01:52:59] Covercraft Question
  • [02:00:24] For the Win

 

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Read more about the article Staying Safe | #257

Staying Safe | #257

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #257

There’s a whole slew of new developments in the lives of all of our friends, such as Karl Brauer’s new website and Michael Austin’s virtual reality app from Autoblog. We also have NASCAR news from Steven Cole Smith and shop safety from Chris Duke.

 

  • [00:00:00] The Olympics
  • [00:05:55] Banning Burnouts
  • [00:12:30] Update on Dale Jr.
  • [00:19:53] Inde Motorsports Ranch
  • [00:30:40] The Course
  • [00:35:57] Membership at Inde
  • [00:42:17] Autoblog VR
  • [00:48:30] Seamless Video
  • [00:54:51] Water Cooler News
  • [01:02:11] Jaguar F-Pace
  • [01:11:46] KarlBrauer.com
  • [01:18:20] Mercedes Benz C300
  • [01:24:34] Giving Flesh to the Car Gods
  • [01:30:57] Blood, Sweat, and more Blood
  • [01:37:06] Car Safety with Chris
  • [01:44:28] Best Cars for Teens
  • [01:53:46] Autolympics
  • [02:00:29] 2016 Ford Edge Sport

 

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