The Drive with Alan Taylor

Do you enjoy desert racing or are interested in it and want to learn more? We’ve brought on Marty Fiolka to talk about desert racing and the NORRA General Tire Mexican 1000 Rally. This race includes several vintage cars and motorcycles along with the Baja Social Club so you can enjoy the cars and the social atmosphere!

Today we have Marty Fiolka on the show to talk about desert racing, especially the NORRA General Tire Mexican 1000 Rally. Marty talks about the safety of racing in Mexico and an upcoming documentary about the Bruce Meyers Manx.

Guest Steve Natt recently rode an electric motorcycle called Zero. Steve shares his experience with Alan Taylor, Ed Justice Jr. and Marty Fiolka and explains why he’s impressed.

Which car is Alan test driving this week? The 2013 Audi A8 L 3.0T quattro Tiptronic. Alan talks about his 800 mile drive from Oregon to the studio in L.A. and how the Audi handled. Tune in to find out more!

Alan Taylor kicks off the show by talking with Leslie Kendall and Scott Brown. Leslie is the Chief Curator and Scott is the Marketing Director of the Petersen Automotive Museum where The Drive is broadcasted from. Alan, Leslie and Scott talk about The Vault at the museum that was not open to the public...until now! The Shag Mobile, The Lonestar, and a 1959 Cadillac Convertible are just a few of the cars you can find in The Vault.

The Petersen Automotive Museum, where The Drive is broadcasted from, has a basement full of cool cars called The Vault. The Vault was not open to the public until recently. During this segment, Alan Taylor visits with Chief Curator Leslie Kendall and Marketing Director Scott Brown and discusses the celebrity cars featured in the vault.

Alan Taylor sits down with Dick Messer and gets Thomas Michael Berg on the line. Alan, Dick and Tom talk about the upcoming Geneva Auto Show. In addition, Alan mentions his upcoming trip to the New York Auto Show and his annual appearance on Live with Kelly and Michael.

Alan Taylor continues his chat with Dick Messer and Thomas Michael Berg. Steve Natt joins the conversation and the guys talk about outrageous gas prices in L.A. and along Alan's route. Thomas talks about Detroit and how it will not be the same as years past.

Danica Patrick is a hot topic! Alan Taylor talks to Dick Messer and Steve Natt about Danica on the poll for Daytona and whether or not NASCAR had something to do with her ranking.

Alan Taylor wraps up the hour by talking to Steve Natt and Dick Messer. Steve talks about his experience riding a motorcycle and talking to the camera on Along for the Ride with Steve Natt. Also, we tell you where to find Steve's videos.

It's hour two of The Drive with Alan Taylor! Alan sits down with Dick Messer and Steve Natt and talks a little about the Geneva Automotive Show and New York Auto Show. Alan, Dick and Steve also discuss the high costs of wheels, tires and brakes for specialty cars.

Ed Justice Jr. is on the line talking about how he's in Palm Springs for the Desert Classic Concours d’Elegance. Ed recently took a visit to Bob Hope's house and he's telling Alan Taylor, Dick Messer and Steve Natt all about it.

Alan Taylor has Dick Messer and Steve Natt in the studio to talk with Ed Justice Jr. Ed is currently in Palm Springs for the Desert Classic Concours d’Elegance and he recently took a tour of Bob Hope's house. The guys discuss whether or not Bob was a "car guy" and Ed shares what Bob's daughter, Linda, was like.

Alan Taylor brings Brian Armstead on the line to talk with him, Dick Messer and Steve Natt. Brian is an automotive journalist and a development officer for Voice of America. He tells us about the background of his jobs, how working for Voice of America is a rewarding experience and the obstacles he has test driving cars when he's 6'9". Also, Brian talks about his test drive of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT and what he likes about the car.

Alan Taylor talks a little about his current test drive, a Subaru Outback, with Dick Messer and Steve Natt. Also, Alan talks about how his Escort radar detector has come in handy during his weekly drive from Oregon to Los Angeles.