The Drive with Alan Taylor

Have you made the move to an electric car? Host Alan Taylor, Dick Messer, Steve Natt and Eric Adams wrap up their discussion on the Tesla Motors versus New York Times feud. Alan talks about why he doesn’t feel like an electric car is the right choice for him. Eric shares his experience on a road trip he did with an electric car and why they’re ideal for a commuter car.

Dick Messer recently flew to Paris to attend Retromobile. Dick shares a little about the background of the show and his trip experience with host Alan Taylor and guest Steve Natt.

We kick off hour two of The Drive by bringing on Street Rod & Custom Radio host Brad Fanshaw. Brad talks about Larry Dixon and the 2013 NHRA Winternationals. Larry Dixon calls in to talk more about the race and his sponsors. Automotive Journalist Steven Cole Smith pops in to talk about his recent trip to Montreal and Portugal. At the end of the hour, we have Kevin Higgins of Toyota on the show to talk about the new RAV4. Then we finish it off by talking about Alan’s next test drive: the Volvo S60 T6-R.

Alan Taylor gets Street Rod & Custom Radio show host Brad Fanshaw on the line. Brad talks about Larry Dixon’s return to racing at the NHRA Winternationals.

Brad Fanshaw, the host of Street Rod & Custom Radio, talks about Larry Dixon and the NHRA Winternationals with host Alan Taylor, Dick Messer and Steve Natt. Brad also shares some details on his upcoming projects and a new TV show that he’ll be a part of.

After a discussion with Brad Fanshaw about Larry Dixon, we get the 3X NHRA Top Fuel World Champion on the line. Larry talks about the first and second day of the NHRA Winternationals. Larry also discusses trying to find sponsors and how different it is to do compared to years ago.

Automotive Journalist Steven Cole Smith is on the line talking with host Alan Taylor, Dick Messer, and Steve Natt. Steven recently returned from Montreal and Portugal where he test drove some cars for Autoweek. With NASCAR and Daytona starting up, Steven talks about what to look out for.

Host Alan Taylor recently attended the Chicago Auto Show where they revealed the 2014 Toyota Tundra. Kevin Higgins, the Corporate Marketing Manager for Toyota, calls in to talk a little about the Tundra, the new Toyota RAV4, and whether or not they’re in the works for a new Tacoma.

In addition to the Aston Martin Vanquish, host Alan Taylor simultaneously test drives a 2013 Volvo S60 T6-R with All Wheel Drive. Alan, Dick Messer and Steve Natt talk about the Volvo and how it’s evolved. Also, the guys brainstorm which modes of transportation they should be test driving for future shows.

It’s the final hour of The Drive with Alan Taylor. Alan visits with Ed Justice Jr. and Steve Natt throughout the show. To start it off, Alan and Ed discuss our recent guest Larry Dixon. Moving forward, Alan, Ed and Steve discuss how NASCAR is moving away from “The Car of Tomorrow”. Steve talks about his future project; a 1963-1965 Buick Riviera. We wrap up the show with another discussion on the Tesla Motors versus New York Times situation.

Alan Taylor kicks off the final hour by visiting with Ed Justice Jr. Alan and Ed talk about Larry Dixon and how Ed was one of his first sponsors. Alan and Ed can’t help but talk about how nice of a guy Larry is.

Host Alan Taylor talks to Steve Natt and Ed Justice Jr. about “The Car of Tomorrow”. Ed discusses the changes that NASCAR has made to the look of the cars.

Guest Steve Natt is on the hunt for a 1963-1965 Buick Riviera. Steve, host Alan Taylor and Ed Justice Jr. talk about the challenges Steve will have to go through to make the car driveable and how far car technology has come.

Have you ever had your car interior done in Tijuana? Host Alan Taylor, Ed Justice Jr. and Steve Natt talk about their experiences with upholstery and Tijuana. The guys also talk about how upholstery and welding takes talent and those who do it don’t get enough credit.

Earlier in the show, host Alan Taylor and Steve Natt discussed the Tesla Motors versus New York Times feud with Senior Tech Editor Eric Adams. Ed Justice Jr. weighs in on the situation. Find out their thoughts by listening here!