No More Minivans, Mark Fields Retires, and a Little Movie Magic | #289

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #289

Technology is changing the way we look at cars, and automotive manufactures are making some big moves to keep up with trends. BJ Killeen, Brain Moody, Josh Hancock, and John Ellis, discuss their thoughts on the retirement of Ford Motor Company’s Mark Fields. There are many theories as to why this shift has happened, and our experts do their best to objectively address this major event in the auto world. We also talk about the waning popularity of the minivan, and which models will be sticking around due to their excellent designs. In other news, Josh Hancock discusses the loss of iconic James Bond actor Roger Moore, and gives us updates on fantastic cars coming to the big screen. Join in now.

  • [00:00:00] Useful Road Safety at High Speeds
  • [00:05:55] Why is Mark Fields No Longer with Ford?
  • [00:12:30] They Replaced the Coach, Not the Players
  • [00:19:50] Late Night at an Indianapolis Taco Bell
  • [00:29:18] BJ Killeen reviews the 2017 KIA Niro
  • [00:35:52] The Waning Popularity of the Minivan
  • [00:42:13] James Bond Actor Roger Moore’s Secret Car Story
  • [00:48:16] Movie Featuring Coca-Cola NASCAR 600
  • [00:54:44] Josh Hancock Reviews the 2017 Mustang
  • [01:02:04] Transition from Cars to Technology
  • [01:12:00] A Software Problem Not a Car Problem
  • [01:18:06] The Inevitability of the Autonomous Car

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SEMA 2016: On the Forefront of Performance | #265

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #265

We’re back at SEMA in 2016 broadcasting from the heart of the Shell Pioneering Performance Pavilion with co-host Jeff Allen of “The Car Chasers” and “Skidmarks Show”! In this week’s special event episode we talk with the movers and shakers of the car world including notable guests: The Diesel Brothers, Mater Dei Supermileage Team, Bryce Menzies, Antron Brown, Ron Capps, Fast Jack Beckman, James Bell, Rhys Millen, Neil Tjin, John Hennessey, Craig Jackson, Clint Sly, Doug Clark, Joey Logano, Jimmy Houston, Tommy Pike, Ellen Bireley, Mark Gessler, Larry Koester, Tommy Johnson, Jr., Craig Corzine, Brian Reese and Tom Park.

 

  • [00:00:00] Diesel Brothers Brodozer
  • [00:07:53] Ultra Energy Efficient
  • [00:12:30] A New Frontier
  • [00:19:45] Trophies, Checks, and Wrecks
  • [00:28:59] Challenge Coins for a Cause
  • [00:35:45] Kia’s Cool Concepts
  • [00:42:05] From Pikes Peak to Baja 1000
  • [00:49:12] That Classic Tjin Spin
  • [00:54:36] Making Fast Cars Faster
  • [01:01:59] Global Car Celebration
  • [01:10:00] Keep it Cool, like Hagerty
  • [01:17:58] Joey Dreams of Greatness
  • [01:24:19] America’s Favorite Fisherman
  • [01:32:17] Out-of-this-world Good
  • [01:36:20] Ray Harroun and the Marmon Wasp
  • [01:44:12] From the Mouths of Babes
  • [01:54:19] Tractor Pulling, A Family Sport
  • [02:00:13] Smarter Tools

 

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