The Drive with Alan Taylor

With ground breaking Desert-tuned suspensions, responsive handling, all the while delivering power, say “Hello, to my little friend”, the Jeep Gladiator Mojave. Alan busts onto the scene with his new jeep that even Mother Nature would appreciate. He welcomes his first guest, Karl Brauer – Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, NACT of the Year juror and board member as they discuss what cars to buy. Alan shares he got tired of paying huge gas bills while owning the 2012 Raptor and has been on a new car “high” from buying his new vehicle. Karl talks about the new Mustang Mach 1 and how it pays homage to the 1969 Mustang Mach 1. The two go on to discuss the partnership between Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi. The Mitsubishi Outlander, with it’s 3rd row seating, seems to be making Mitsubishi some much needed money. Karl says its a very solid vehicle and drives just as nice. They go back to discuss how the Jeep Gladiator is a great example of a vehicle that doesn’t depreciate much in value. Alan takes a pit stop to bring on Chris Buescher – Driver No. 17 Ford Mustang for Roush Fenway Racing. Chris talks about being with the Roush group for 12 years and how Jack gave him his big chance to break into NASCAR. He goes on to talk about the Bristol Dirt race, and how crazy it was to take asphalt driven vehicles, and drive them on dirt. BJ Killeen – Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason joins in and shares in on Alan’s new Jeep Gladiator Mohave and how amazing it is for off road driving. He goes on to say how he gets about twice the mpg of his Raptor, and how he purchased a Borla duel exhaust for it to get even better mpg. BJ and Alan compare the Gladiator to the Wrangler, their conclusion is the only thing the Wrangler has on the Gladiator is it’s tow package. BJ talks about the Mustang, Camaro, and Challenger fight that has been going on for years, and now the new fight is amongst EV vehicles. George Kennedy III – Co-founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe, and U.S. News & World Report, joins the ride as he shares about driving his new Chevrolet Suburban, and says it has all the bells and whistles and how it handles more like a truck than a SUV. They discuss why diesels get better mpg than gasoline engines and it’s usually because they have more gears so its easier on the engine. For more scoops of what’s happening in the auto world, join Alan and his guest on this weeks, “The Drive”. [00:00:00] – Move Over Mother Nature![00:06:33] – Mustang Sally[00:12:29] – Manajahtwa[00:19:50] – New vs. Used[00:28:52] – Raceway In Your Home[00:35:50] – From Asphalt to Dirt[00:42:10] – Bad MPG[00:48:51] – Borla Exhaust[00:54:41] – Gladiator vs. Wrangler[01:02:01] – Manajahtwa Part 2[01:10:46] – All the Bells and Whistles[01:18:02] – Diesel vs. Gasoline CREDITS Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganAudio Engineer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Dave MilliganContributor: BJ Killeen Contributor: George Kennedy III Contributor: Karl Brauer Special Guest: Chris Buescher  EXPLORE MORE WITH HELPFUL LINKS: * Contributor: BJ Killeen| Automotive Journalist for Voice of Reason* Contributor: George Kennedy III |Co-Founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe, and U.S. News & World Report* Contributor: Karl Brauer |Automotive Industry Analyst,

In Mary Shelley’s book Frankenstein, she couldn’t have been more on point when she had Dr. Frankenstein belt, “It’s Alive…It’s Alive!!”. From amps to voltage we got an “electrifying” show for you today. Alans first guest is BJ Killeen – Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason. They chat about Volkswagen doing an April Fools Day joke by releasing a press release that said they were changing the company’s name to Voltswagen and going all electric. Joke or not, their stocks prices got the last laugh. BJ goes on to talk about the Genesis X EV Concept, being Genesis’s first electric vehicle. She jolts over to discuss the Hyundai Santa Cruz compact pickup being the new sport adventure vehicle. Alan shares his experience in driving the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and closes with his preference on having a standard combustion engine. George Kennedy III – Co-founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe, and U.S. News & World Report, joins Alan as they talk about the new GMC Hummer EV. They find it interesting that GMC chose the Hummer to be their new electric vehicle. Well “hold your horses” this Hummer is expected to have 1,000 horsepower, Giddiup! George shares his experience in driving the new Chevy Bolt EV and how is has a very minimalist design, it’s small but doable for one person. Alan expresses his dislike in the cost of an electric vehicle and they try to make it seem more appealing by selling you on the big tax break you will get. Steven Cole Smith – Automotive Journalist for Autoweek, Automobile Magazine, Grassroots Motorsports joins the crew today. Alan shares about his time test driving the Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivan, and how his daughter liked it so much that she purchased one for herself. Steven shares a snippet about the recent Dirt Race at Bristol, and how it is the first cup Dirt Race there since the 1970’s. He continues on about his test drive for Mitsubishi in their new 2022 Outlander. Very enjoyable! Alan closes his show with his final guest this week, Brian Armstead – Automotive Journalist, contributor to Car Expert.com and Forbes Wheels. Brian shares his experience in test driving the new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander and how it looks like a BMW 7 series in the back and a Hyundai Palisade in the front. Very roomy and has all the bells and whistles including sign recognition. No more speeding tickets! He drove the SEL launch edition, which is the premium version of the vehicle. He shares that he can’t talk about the driving experience until the embargo is lifted, but he feels Mitsubishi hit this one out of the park! They close the show with the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse cross and how it’s smaller then the Outlander, but it comes with a lot of safety features and feels it’s gonna do great on the market. Want and need more electrifying auto scoop, join Alan and his guest on this weeks “The Drive”. [00:00:00] – Spring is Here![00:06:06] – April Fools Joke Backfired![00:12:30] – Combustion Preferred[00:19:51] – Hold Your Horses![00:29:30] – Electric Bill Up, Taxes Down![00:35:51] – Room for One[00:42:11] – Chrysler Pacifica Minivan[00:48:14] – Dirt Race at Bristol[00:54:41] – Testing 1, 2, 3![01:02:01] – All the Bells and Whistles[01:12:00] – Knocked It Out of The Park![01:18:02] – Best on the Market CREDITS Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganAudio Engineer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Dave MilliganContributor: BJ Killeen Contributor: George Kennedy III Contributor: Steven Cole Smith ...

BJ Killeen – Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason jump’s shotgun with Alan this week, as Alan pay’s tribute to his mother that just passed away. BJ shares about a program called Speed and Sport Adventures, a 3 day 4 night off road motorcycle/dirt bike tour. Just bring your gear. The two go on to talk about how the RV sales are through the roof, because no one wants to be clamped down anymore. BJ shares how Tesla has had 27 investigations against them by the National Highway Safety Administration. Karl Brauer jumps in the back seat and talks about Ford and Tesla batting for people to buy their electric SUV. Karl thinks that the Ford Mustang Mach-E is doing the best. They go on to discuss the fastest selling vehicles which happens to be the Chevrolet Corvette, and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class for used vehicles. Karl ends his ride talking about the Lincoln Nautilus and how it has all the bells and whistles of any Lincoln vehicle. Pulling up next is this weeks special guest, Stefan Williams – Creator of Mod2Fame.com, jumps into the passenger seat as he shares wanting to buy a car with a Hemi with his stimulus check, with that he has been inspired to do a giveaway based on his experience. Stefan shares about making his website creation and what inspired him to do so. He goes on to express his love of Dodge vehicles and how unapologetic they are. When Dodge wants to get more power under the hood, it’s exactly what they do without all the bling. Alan shifts gears and takes on a new passenger, Brian Moody – Executive Editor for Autotrader.com. They discuss Autraders 10 best used vehicles for under 10k. From the 2010-2013 Buick LaCrosse to the 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze. However Brian says his favorite is the 2011 Mustang with the V6 engine. Alan chimes in to share his experience in driving the new Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and how he never had to switch to gas. Brian shares a rumor of Subaru and it’s new creation the Outback Wilderness, that will have amazing off-road capabilities. Brian closes the show today with a few spring car care tips. To find out more by joining Alan and his friends on this weeks “The Drive”. [00:00:00] – Tribute to Mom[00:06:01] – Speed and Sports[00:12:30] – Tesla Under Investigation[00:19:50] – Ford vs Tesla[00:29:20] – Fastest Selling Vehicles[00:35:51] – Beautiful Inside and Out[00:42:11] – Hemi for My Stimulus[00:48:43] – CarTube?[00:54:43] – Unapologetic[01:02:03] – Luxury for under 10K[01:11:12] – “Outback”[01:18:03] – Car Check CREDITS Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganAudio Engineer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Dave MilliganContributor: BJ Killeen Contributor: Karl Brauer Contributor: Brian Moody Special Guest: Stefan Williams  EXPLORE MORE WITH HELPFUL LINKS: * Contributor: BJ Killeen| Automotive Journalist for Voice of Reason* Contributor: Karl Brauer |Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor and NACTOY juror and board member* Contributor: Brian Moody | Exdecutive Editor, Autotrader* Special Guest: Stefan Williams | Creator of Mod2Frame.com Vehicles Discussed: Tesla, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet Corvette, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Lincoln Nautilus, Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Cruze, Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, 2011 Mustang, 2022 GMC Terrain, Subaru Outback Wilderness OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTED CHARITIES: ·

Alan is joined by Josh Hancock – JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant, as they talk about Volvo and its transformation to be electric by 2030. The continue on about synthetic fuel and how promising it looks. Alan shares that the only electric vehicle he has is his golf cart. Josh talks about Ford’s F-150 being the number one selling vehicle for years and how it’s new option comes with a generator in the back so you can run your tools. George Kennedy III – C0-Founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe, and U.S. News & World Report joins in as talks about how the Ford F-150 Hybrid with it’s generator in the back helped Texans when their power went out during a recent snow storm. George says driving the new Ford is amazing and has great towing capabilities despite it being a hybrid. The duo go on to say that it is important to have good brakes when towing a trailer to make sure your car can handle the load. Alan chimes in to say that the only thing lacking in electric vehicles is the sound of the engine, V8 to be specific. Dan Sandberg – President and CEO of Brembo Brakes North America parks a seat as he and Alan how nice that car shows are happening again. Alan shares about his friend going to Berret Jackson to auction off a car. Dan shares that Brembo is doing a massive overhaul to the company. Their high performance brake kits and new upgrade programs along with a race trace kit is the new hottest thing coming from Brembo. Alan snips about how someone tried to sell him a knockoff Brembo part. The show comes to a close with Harvey Briggs – Editor and Publisher for Rides and Drive. The duo talk about the new Infiniti Qx55 and how they both got to test drive one for 24 hours. Impressed by its new sleek and sexy look, the Infiniti also has a variable compression engine that will give you good gas mileage and the “umph” when you need it. Harvey says it should be released in late spring. Want more on what’s new in the “Auto World”?, Join us on this week for the inside scoop of this weeks, “The Drive”. [00:00:00] – Everything Electric by 2030[00:06:09] – Generators and F-150 Saves the Day[00:12:30] – Electrifying the Classics[00:19:51] – V8 (Not the Juice)[00:28:27] – Hybrid Got Umph![00:35:52] – Pulling Your Load [00:42:12] – Showing Off Your Beauty[00:48:57] – Pista Program[00:54:43] – Knockoff!![01:02:03] – To “Infiniti” and Beyond![01:11:48] – A Little “Boost” When Ya Need It..[01:18:04] – Good Read CREDITS Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganAudio Engineer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Dave MilliganContributor: George Kennedy III Contributor: Josh Hancock Contributor: Dan Sandberg Special Guest: Harvey Briggs  EXPLORE MORE WITH HELPFUL LINKS: * Contributor: George Kennedy III | Co-founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe and U.S. News & World Report* Contributor: Josh Hancock | JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant* Contributor: Dan Sandberg | President and CEO, Brembo Brakes North America* Special Guest: Harvey Briggs | Editor and Publisher for Rides and Drive Vehicles Discussed: Ford F-150 Hybrid, Infiniti QX55, Rolls Royce, Volvo OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTED CHARITIES: ·Austin Hatcher Foundation...

Jumping in the hot seat this week with Alan is Steven Cole Smith – Automotive Journalist for Autoweek, Automobile Magazine, and Grassroots Magazine. Steven talks about officer Jesse Madsen stopping another driver going 100 miles an hour. He goes onto talk about the opening event for the NHRA. Steven goes onto talk about John Force coming back from last year and his feeling of not being able to deliver as he promised to his sponsors. Karl Brauer – Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Auto Contributor, NACT of the year juror and board member takes the seat, he and Alan discuss the list of the longest lasting vehicles and the top being the Toyota Land Cruiser. Karl talks about the new 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and the Grand Wagoneer being unveiled. Alan says he is astonished that the fully loaded versions of these will be over 100k. Whew! Karl closes the show as he shares how his journey with his daughter and fixing up her 1988 Firebird is doing and how it has been a great bonding experience. Want more? Tune in for the latest automotive scoop with Alan and his guest in this weeks, The Drive. [00:00:00] – Man of Steel Stops Drunk Driver[00:05:58] – The “Force” Is Strong[00:12:31] – Hyundai On Sale[00:19:51] – Toyota Made The List[00:28:44] – Wagoneers[00:35:52] – Bonding CREDITS Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganAudio Engineer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Dave MilliganContributor: Steven Cole SmithContributor: Karl Brauer  EXPLORE MORE WITH HELPFUL LINKS: * Contributor: Steven Cole Smith| Automotive Journalist for Autoweek, Automobile Magazine, Grassroots Motorsports* Contributor: Karl Brauer | Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, NACT of the Year juror and board member Vehicles Discussed: Toyota Land Cruiser, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, 1988 Firebird, Hyundai OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTED CHARITIES: ·Austin Hatcher Foundation·Brembo·Dodge·Foundation of Human Understanding·Shell·Subaru

“Talking Shop” this week with Alan is BJ Killeen, Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason. They discuss the possibility of Jeep changing the “Cherokee” name to appease the offended Native Cherokee Nation. Alan feels it will be a sad thing to lose the brand recognition. Kia is thinking about changing their logo and vehicle names as well. Speaking of brand recognition, due to Tiger Woods getting minimal injuries (thankful) the Hyundai Genesis GV80 is getting a lot of attention then any ad campaign could have given it. The two go on to play a clip from Rex Havens who makes jokes about all of the different car names. They say with the new crazy names coming out for vehicles, future comedians will be able to use it in their acts. Ed Justice Jr., President and CEO of Justice Brothers Inc. joins the circle as he talks about the new JD Power dependability study and Tesla was not on the list. It seems Tesla doesn’t play well with others. Ed goes on to say how in 2015 Tesla cars were “perfect” per Consumer Reports Magazine, but later that statement was withdrawn. Ed continues onto discuss electric vehicles vs. high horsepower and who sells faster. George Kennedy III, Co-founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe and U.S. News & World Report, joins the group. George talks about his trip to Aruba as well as his experience in driving a new Lincoln Corsair and it being a compact luxury crossover vehicle. He then shares about what he is currently driving, a Mercedes AMG E53. Smooth and fast is his description. Closing today’s show is Brian Moody – Executive Editor for Autotrader.com. They discuss the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and its collaboration to install the Amazon Fire Tv along with Alexa. Brian says systems like this makes it so you don’t have to have a lot of tech built into the vehicle. They shift topics and discuss Auto Traders list of best used vehicles under 20k. Brian says during the month of March, 2021 model trucks have a huge cash back offer. Want more of what’s happening in the auto world? Join Alan and his crew for this weeks episode of “The Drive”. [00:00:00] – The Natives are Getting Restless[00:06:24] – Were Not Out of The Woods Yet[00:12:30] – Rex Haven’s got Jokes[00:19:50] – JD Powered[00:30:54] – I Take Back What I Said[00:35:50] – A Horse is a Horse of Course![00:42:09] – Slowly but Surely[00:47:56] – Compact Luxury Crossover Vehicle[00:54:40] – Internal Combustion[01:02:00] – This Jeep is on Fire, Amazon Fire that is![01:11:35] – Best if Used Buy?[01:18:01] – Cash Back CREDITS Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganAudio Engineer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Dave MilliganContributor: BJ KilleenContributor: Ed Justice Jr.Contributor: George Kennedy III Contributor: Brian Moody  EXPLORE MORE WITH HELPFUL LINKS: * Contributor: BJ Killeen | Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason* Contributor: Ed Justice Jr | President and CEO of Justice Brothers* Contributor: George Kennedy III | Co-founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe and U.S. News & World Report* Contributor: Brian Moody | Executive Editor, Autotrader Vehicles Discussed: Jeep Cherokee, Hyundai Genesis GV80, Tesla, Nissan Rogue, Lincoln Corsair, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, Mercedes-AMG E53 OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTED CHARITIES: ·Austin Hatcher Foundation·

BJ Killeen – Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason rides shotgun this week with Alan. They warm up the engine as they discuss Chrysler’s SRT division closing and it’s possible reason why. Hyundai’s Kona and Santa Fe become their next topic as they discuss how the new model has mild refinements and how there is an N line Sporty version of the Kona. Alan revs his dislike about how if one thing looks off, it will completely destroy his interest in the car. With that said, they both agree that the Mitsubishi Outlander could use a new face lift. Alan shift’s gears and chat’s with Steven Cole Smith – Automotive Journalist for Autoweek, Automobile Magazine and Grassroots Motorsports. Steven shares about how he is going to the Dixie Vodka 400 race and how he had to miss some races because he has been working on his property. They talk about the big crashes that happened recently in the Daytona 500, and how Michael McDowell, the winner of Dayton 500 has never won a NASCAR race before. They continue on to say how NASCAR is making more money showing the race on TV then they are selling tickets and merchandise. Steven takes his final lap with Alan as he talks about interviewing John Force in a couple of weeks, as well as the Homestead race coming up that will give an opportunity for drivers to recover from not doing to well at Daytona. Alan makes a quick pit stop as he and BJ Killeen wrap up their talk about eFuel, the synthetic fuel that reduces carbon emissions by almost 85%. BJ says its a good thing because you can convert classic cars to it easier. She closes her time with Alan as they talk about Tiger Woods crashing in a 2021 Genesis GV80, and how it protected him due to all the new safety features. As Alan is getting ready to take his final lap, Aviva David – Director of operations west coast for Smiles Through Cars, radios in with Josh Aryeh – Founder of Smiles Through Cars to share about the non-profit program that has people dressing up in superheroes costumes and driving exotic cars to go and visit sick children. They are in need of volunteers, people with exotic cars, as well as any donations that can and will make a huge difference for these children. Bringing up the rear and closing the show with Alan is Karl Brauer – Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, NACTOY juror and board member. They talk about how gas has gone up, and how car companies are saying that the future in automobiles will be in electric cars. They discuss how Kia was hacked and is being extorted for 20 million dollars. The hackers want to be paid by bitcoin, so they can’t be easily tracked. All the while, Kia is gearing up to release their new vehicle, the Carnival MPV, which is basically a minivan but they don’t want to use that description because of the stigma associated with it. Want to hear more in what’s happening in the Auto World, tune in here with Alan as he, “start’s your engine” in this weeks “Drive”. [00:00:00] – Chrysler SRT Divsion Closing[00:06:12] – Kona or Santa Fe[00:12:30] – Mitsubishi Outlander[00:19:50] – Dixie Vodka Please![00:30:15] – Don’t Change My Channel[00:35:50] – Homestead[00:42:10] – Synthetic Fuel[00:47:49] – 2021 Genesis GV80[00:54:41] – Smiles Through Cars[01:02:01] – Gas Up![01:13:28] – Kia Hacked![01:18:01] – Carnival is Here! CREDITS Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganAudio Engineer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Dave MilliganContributor: BJ KilleenContributor: Steven Cole SmithContributor: Karl Brauer Special Guest: Aviva David  EXPLORE MORE WITH HELPFUL LINKS:

Alan buckles in as he welcomes Amy Lerner with Blue Passport Productions. Lerner revs right in on how a midlife crisis got her into racing and now she is addicted. She goes on to say that the Gazelle Rally in Morrocco was her first win and has returned 4 times. The 2013 Australian Safari rally is where she won in her class as well as winning the Overall Production at the Dakar Rally. Amy goes onto share about the time where she had lunch with “some guy” she saw at the race, only to find out she was sitting with Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Famer, Rod Hall! Lerner takes her final lap in today’s show as she shares her experience on driving a 1982 Porsche 911 SC in the Dakar Classic, which is a new event that runs alongside the Dakar Rally as well as through the country of Saudi Arabia. Alan makes a quick pit stop to chat with Sue Mead – Automotive Journalist and author, off-road adventurer and racer. Sue shares of her time in Saudi Arabia and being a part of an all female racing team with Amy Lerner. She goes on to talk about her experience of being a team manager and giving support to Amy as well as the rest of the team. Alan then pick’s up George Kennedy III – Co-Founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe, and U.S News & World Report. George buckle’s in and shares his thoughts on test driving the 2021 Land Rover Defender. With all its modern amenities, good wheel clearance, and just over all good handling, George concludes that this is what a Land Rover is. Alan takes his final lap with Brian Moody – Executive Editor for Autotrader.com. They talk about AutoTrader’s new list of best vehicles for 2021 and give brief reviews of certain vehicles. They go on to discuss Tesla, and it’s creator Elon Musk and how it is one of the most successful car companies on the planet. Alan and Brian end today’s show with a list of land yachts you can get under 10K. Need more buzz on what’s new in the auto world? Take “shotgun” and join Alan and his guests on this weeks, “The Drive”. [00:00:00] – Midlife Crisis[00:06:31] – One More Win![00:12:31] – Dakar Classic[00:19:51] – Saudi Arabia[00:29:48] – My First Time[00:35:51] – I Support You[00:42:12] – 2021 Land Rover[00:48:26] – Great Perspective[00:54:43] – Over the Rover[01:02:03] – Autotrader’s New List[01:11:56] – The Great Entrepreneur[01:18:03] – Land Yachts CREDITS Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganAudio Engineer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Dave MilliganContributor: George Kennedy IIIContributor: Brian MoodySpecial Guest: Amy Lerner Special Guest: Sue Mead  EXPLORE MORE WITH HELPFUL LINKS: * Contributor: George Kennedy III | Co-founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe and U.S. News & World Report * Contributor: Brian Moody | Executive Editor, Autotrader* Special Guest: Amy Lerner | Blue Passport Productions* Special Guest: Sue Mead | Auto journalist Vehicles Discussed: 1982 Porsche 911 SC, 2021 Land Rover Defender, Acura TLX Sports Sedan, Chevy Tahoe, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford F-150, Genesis GV80 SUV, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia K5, Kia Sorento, Lexus IS Sedan, Nissan Kicks, Toyota Venza Hybrid, Volvo XC40 Recharge, Mercury Grand Marquis, Buick RoadMaster, Cadillac DTS, Lincoln Town car, and the Toyota Avalon OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTED CHARITIES: ·Austin Hatcher Foundation·

Alan drifts into this week with Steven Cole Smith – Automotive Journalist for Autoweek, Automobile magazine, and Grassroots Motorsports.  The duo talks about the upcoming Daytona 500 and whether “covid” will also be joining the lineup.  Steven says the facilitators for Daytona are holding it at a quarter capacity and will be doing their best to keep people apart.  Alan slingshots over to Ed Justice Jr. – President and CEO of Justice Brothers, Inc.  Ed shares how he had a car that was supposed to be in the Daytona 500, but wrecked during the qualifying race.  Ed continues the topic of safety and what has changed significantly so that people do not die from wreck’s anymore.  They switch gears and discuss Autotempest.com and its ability to search multiple car sites with little time as well as Road and Truck magazine and its new format.  Though it is convenient to go on the internet, Ed still enjoys reading and holding a magazine. Pulling up the drag is Karl Brauer – Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, NACTY juror and board member.  Karl is also the Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com and Executive Publisher at CarExpert.com.  He and Alan discuss the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, and how it is almost sold out everywhere.  It is the only 3 row SUV muscle car with 710 horsepower and the need to have one is almost like a drug for auto lovers.  They switch over to the GMC’s new electric Hummer and its 1000 horsepower.  Alan worries that the electric grid will not be able to hold up with so many new electric vehicles being made.  But like all good fads, Alan believes electric cars will fade out.  Do not miss out on what’s new in the Auto World and join Alan as he shift’s gears and charges into this weeks, “The Drive”. [00:00:00] – Florida, Here We Come! [00:06:28] – No Noose is Good Noose![00:12:30] – Will COVID Be At The Races?[00:19:51] – It’s a Wreck![00:30:50] – Good Reads[00:35:53] – 80 Years and Counting[00:42:12] – Easy on the Eyes![00:48:37] – Raising Hellcat![00:54:42] – I Want One![01:02:03] – Giddy Up![01:10:30] – It’s Electric![01:18:03] – It’s Just a Fad… CREDITS Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganAudio Engineer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Dave MilliganContributor: Steven Cole SmithContributor: Ed Justice Jr.Contributor: Karl Brauer  EXPLORE MORE WITH HELPFUL LINKS: * Contributor: Karl Brauer | Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos, NACTOY juror and board member.  * Contributor: Ed Justice Jr | President and CEO of Justice Brothers* Contributor: Steven Cole Smith | Automotive Journalist for Autoweek, Automobile Magazine and Grassroots Motorsports Vehicles Discussed: 1988 Pontiac Firebird, 2021 GMC Hummer, 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTED CHARITIES: ·Austin Hatcher Foundation·Brembo·Dodge·Foundation of Human Understanding·Shell·Subaru

In today’s line up with Alan is Brian Moody, Executive Editor for Autotrader.com. They talk about Nissan unveiling 2 new vehicles for 2022, The Frontier and The Pathfinder.  Alan wow’s on the Pathfinders new “hard body” with its new geo-mechanical design. Brian explains how Nissan took out the CVT, giving it better towing capability and has a 9-speed transmission, 3.5 liter V6 engine, with 284 horsepower. Beep! Beep! We move over as George Kennedy, Co-founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe, and U.S. News & World Report joins the track as he shares his experience in driving a 2021 Volvo V90 Cross Country AWD Wagon and how it is a great vehicle. George says you don’t necessarily need an SUV. Alan chimes in and shares how he has been buying Volvos for 40 years because of how safe and reliable they are. Karl Brauer, Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, North American Car and Truck of the Year juror and board member, Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com and Executive Publisher at CarExpert.com takes the lead and closes out the show as he talks about the 1988 Pontiac Firebird he bought for his daughter and its worth after an accident due to an emission test failure. How Ford will be using Google Android in their vehicles starting 2023. Want more? Jump into gear and join Alan and his guest as they race into this week “The Drive”. [00:00:00] – Nissans 2022 Frontier or Pathfinder [00:05:53] – Geo-Mechanical the “New Hardbody”[00:12:30] – CVT Get’s the Boot![00:19:51] – Vroom! Vroom! Volvo[00:30:04] – BFF Volvo[00:35:51] – Hey Good Looking![00:42:12] – Came In Like A Wrecking Ball[00:48:15] – Emission Test FAIL![00:54:43] – Lower Value[01:02:03] – You Are Not A Mistake![01:10:53] – Mechanics 101[01:18:04] – Hey! Google! CREDITS Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganAudio Engineer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Dave MilliganContributor: Brian MoodyContributor: George KennedyContributor: Karl Brauer  EXPLORE MORE WITH HELPFUL LINKS: * Contributor: George Kennedy III | Co-founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe and U.S. News & World Report * Contributor: Brian Moody | Executive Editor for Autotrader.com* Contributor: Karl Brauer | Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos, NACTOY juror and board member.   Vehicles Discussed: 1988 Pontiac Firebird, 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, 2022 Nissan Frontier, 2021 Volvo V90 OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTED CHARITIES: ·Austin Hatcher Foundation·Brembo·Dodge·Foundation of Human Understanding·Shell·Subaru

Ed Justice Jr. of Justice Brothers, Inc. President and CEO call’s shotgun with Alan on this weeks, “The Drive”.  He and Alan talk about the Roar Before 24 at Daytona.  The extensive screening that went on, even if you camped in an RV, you still have to screen.  He says there were almost 50 cars racing, and the driver’s were just chomping at the bit for this race.  Classic car expert and Executive Director at the Petersen Museum, Dick Messer slide’s in to share how his thought’s on electric cars.  They talk about Amelia Island Concours moving their date to May.  Karl Brauer – Automotive Industry Analyst, NACTOY juror and board member.  Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com and Executive Publisher at CarExpert.com jump’s into the seat and talk’s about his experience in teaching his daughter how to drive on a classic versus a new car.  He and Alan reminisce about the show “Knight Rider” and it’s main star being a  1981 Firebird.  Alan shift’s gear and shares how he finally got to sit in the new Ram TRX.  He talk’s about inventory on these are limited due to a shortage of a microchip.  The same microchip that is being used in the making of the new Xbox and Playstations.  George Kennedy – Co-Founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Glove, and U.S. News & World Report shares his thought’s about test driving the Hyundai Sonata hybrid and how we was averaging 45 mpg.  George then drift’s over to share his ride in a Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 and that with it having 258# of torque let him get up to speed on the highway quite nicely.  George and Alan end the show with how manual transmission are on the endangered species list and how there is a movement to save them.  Join us for more laps around the track, as we catch up to what’s new in the auto world.  [00:00:00] – Save Now, Spend Later![00:05:59] – Hybrids and SUV’s[00:12:30] – Torque It[00:19:51] – Keeping It Old School[00:27:36] – Driver’s Ed is Dead[00:35:51] – MPG’s Matter[00:42:00] – COVID at the Line Up[00:48:39] – It’s a Big Deal![00:54:43] – Electric vs. Petro[01:02:03] – This Car is on Fire![01:10:39] – Gaming Console Stole My Chips![01:18:04] – Changing With Times CREDITS Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganAudio Engineer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Dave MilliganContributor: Ed Justice Jr.Contributor: George KennedyContributor: Karl BrauerSpecial Guest:  Dick Messer EXPLORE MORE WITH HELPFUL LINKS: ·Contributor: George Kennedy III | Co-founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe and U.S. News & World Report ·Special Guest: Dick Messer | Classic car expert and Executive Director at the Petersen Automotive Museum·Contributor: Karl Brauer | Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, NACTOY juror and board member. Executive anaylist for ISeeCars.com and Executive Publisher at CarExpert.com·Contributor: Ed Justice Jr | Justice Brothers, Inc. President and CEO Vehicles Discussed: 1988 Pontiac Firebird, 1981 Pontiac Firebird, Hundai Sonata Hybrid, Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTED CHARITIES: ·Austin Hatcher Foundation·Brembo·Dodge·Foundation of Human Understanding·Shell·

Special Guest,  Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock joins Alan as he chat’s about GM announcing that their company Bright Drop is making a fleet of electric delivery vans as well as dropping their new logo.  Alan shift’s gears and shares about his 1977 Bronco and it being his favorite of the original model.  It’s like gold!  Steve Koenig – VP of research at CES jump’s into the passenger seat to talk about the CES event in Las Vegas.  Steve say’s FedEx has signed up to receive the first 500 Pro-Pilot van’s and how 5G will power it’s C-V2x navigation system.  He feel’s it will dominate the navigation industry. Alan shares about the ProPILOT Assist in his wife’s new Nissan Rogue and how it practically drive’s itself.  Automotive Journalist for Autoweek, Automobile Magazine, and Grassroots Motorsports – Steven Cole Smith drift’s in to inform us that the first race for Indy car season will now be in Spring and NASCAR’s driver Haley Deegan get’s a time out and is sent to “sensitivity” training for her inappropriate slang use.   Alan shares about his time with Jay Leno and how they hit the tracks at 120 mph as Steven warms our hunger for racing with info on the Chili Bowl race and that it will be aired on MAVTV.  He end’s his ride as he talks about Daytona’s Roar Before the Rolex 24.  Karl Brauer – Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Auto Contributor, NACTOY juror and board member, was in the midst of purchasing a 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350, as his daughter’s first car as he drifted in to talk about the NACTOY winners,  Hyundai Elantra,  Ford F-150, and Ford Mustang Mach-E.  He then talks about the thrill of chasing down the classic.  So slip into the passenger seat and buckle up as we “lap” into this weeks show. [00:00:00] – Virtual Reality[00:06:18] – GM New Logo, Hmm?[00:12:31] – Struck Gold[00:19:51] – Digital Era[00:29:28] – BrightDrop, Stop, and Roll Out[00:35:51] – The Future is Here[00:42:11] – Tsk Tsk Back To Training[00:48:42] – Today’s Special, “Chili Bowl”[00:54:43] – Daytona Hear Me Roar[01:02:03] – Winners Start Your Engines[01:12:12] – It’s Electric[01:18:03] – Thrill of the Chase CREDITS Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganAudio Engineer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Dave MilliganContributor: Steven Cole SmithContributor: Karl BrauerContributor: Josh HancockContributor: Steve Koenig EXPLORE MORE WITH HELPFUL LINKS: •Contributor: Karl Brauer | Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Auto Contributor, NACTY juror and board member.  Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com and Executive publisher at CarExpert.com •Contributor: Josh Hancock | JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant •Contributor: Steven Cole Smith | Automotive Journalist for Autoweek, Automobile Magazine and Grassroots Motorsports •Contributor: Steve Koenig | VP of research at the consumer Technology Association (CES) Vehicles Discussed: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350, Ford F-150, Ford Mustang Mach-E, 1977 Ford Bronco, Nissan Rogue OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTED CHARITIES: ·Austin Hatcher Foundation ·Brembo ·Dodge ·Foundation of Human Understanding

Sparking this weeks show with Alan is Brian Moody, Executive Editor for Autotrader com.  They discuss how hatchbacks and wagons are becoming a thing of the past thanks to the new love for SUV’s.   Out with the old and in with the new, ProPILOT and hands free driving vehicles are the new kids on the block.  Brian shares how the new 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 will have hands-free driving capabilities. Alan shifts over to discuss Autotrader magazine and how it is still an important magazine.  Brian concludes that the new Nissan Kicks is the world’s perfect first new car.  Jumping in the passenger seat is George Kennedy – Co-founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe, and U.S. News & World Report.  George shares his experience with driving the new Dodge Ram TRX, and how it handled off road, how it has everything but good mpg.  He continues on to compare the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L with the Grand Wagoneer that is coming soon.  Next we have Karl Brauer – Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, North American Car and Truck of the Year juror and board member. Karl is also the Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com and Executive Publisher at CarExpert.com.  He shares with Alan about his new website an how it doesn’t have all the ad’s that congest the page.  The readers have a better experience  with out all the distraction.  Subaru hits record sales and GM changes their logo.  Closing out the show today is BJ Kileen – Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason.  She says the new Jeep Grand Cherokee L looks really nice, with all of its fancy accessories and safety features. Join us as we slide into this week with what’s new in the auto world. [00:00:00] – Hatchbacks and Wagons [00:05:34] – Out With the Old and In With the New [00:12:30] – “Look Ma” No Hands [00:19:50] – Nissan Kicks into the Worl’ds Perfect First New Car spot [00:28:22] – Dodge Ram TRX mpg, Not Very Good [00:35:50] – 2021 Jeep Grant Cherokee L [00:42:10] – In Need of a Carexpert? [00:48:16] – Less Distractions, More Facts [00:54:41] – Subaru Hits Record Sales [01:02:01] – GM’s New Logo [01:10:48] – Kia’s New Logo [01:18:00] – Accessorize!!! Credits Host: Alan Taylor Producer: Dave Milligan Audio Engineer: Dave Milligan Copy Editor: Dave Milligan Contributor: BJ Killeen Contributor: Brian Moody Contributor:  George Kennedy Contributor:  Karl Brauer Explore More with Helpful Links: ·Contributor: BJ Killeen | Automotive journalist ·Contributor: Brian Moody | Executive Editor for Autotrader.com ·Contributor:  George Kennedy | Co-Founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston glove, and U.S. News & World Report ·Contributor: Karl Brauer | Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, North American Car and Truck of the Year juror and board member. Vehicles Discussed: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, Nissan Titan, Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Kicks, Dodge Ram TRX, Ford Raptor, 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Grand Wagoneer Our Sponsors & Supported Charities: ·Austin Hatcher Foundation

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 of designers, crafts people, engineers, and all the people who put Rolls-Royces together. No robots, all done by hand.   Harvey shares his experience with driving the new Rolls-Royce “Ghost”.   The duo expresses their love of engines, from a bicycle with an engine on it to an aircraft carrier, and how new cars are getting faster and faster.  Bruce Pieke – CEO of Caffeine and Octane climbs into the passenger seat to talk about car enthusiasts who gather to show off their cars, rain or shine they will show, it is a community. BJ Killeen -Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason buckles in as Alan shares his trip to Las Vegas driving a 2020 Ford F-150 towing a 25-foot trailer and how smooth of a ride it was.  He compares it to a 2012 Ford Raptor and concludes they are both great vehicles.  Our road trip ends with Karl Brauer – Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, and Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com. He shares how beautiful the new Chevrolet Corvette and how it looks like a Lamborghini.  They discuss the vehicles that are the finalist for the North American Car and Truck of the Year award.  He and Alan end the show with the aggressive and luxurious Mustang Mach-E.  So “drift” on in and join us this week for more “rev” on what’s new in the auto world. [00:00:00] – Rolls-Royce “Ghost” [00:05:53] – Hand Made [00:12:28] – I “Heart” Engines [00:19:48] – Caffeine and Octane [00:28:25] – Community of Auto Enthusiasts [00:35:48] – Unscripted Stories [00:42:09] – 2020 Ford F-150 Long Haul [00:48:09] – 2012 Ford Raptor vs 2020 Ford F-150 [00:54:39] – Now’s the Time to Buy [01:01:59] – Is that a Lamborghini? [01:10:38] – Finalist for the North American Car and Truck of the Year Award [01:17:59] – The Mustang Mach-E, 0-60 in 3.5 Seconds CREDITS Host: Alan Taylor Producer: Dave Milligan Audio Engineer: Dave Milligan Copy Editor: Dave Milligan Contributor: Harvey Briggs Contributor: Bruce Pieke Contributor: BJ Killeen Contributor: Karl Brauer EXPLORE MORE WITH HELPFUL LINKS: ·Contributor: Harvey Briggs | Editor and Publisher of Rides and Drive;  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars:  Making a Legend . Contributor: Bruce Pieke | CEO of Caffeine and Octane ·Contributor: BJ Killeen | Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason ·Contributor: Karl Brauer | Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Auto Contributor, North American Car and Truck of the Year juror and board member Vehicles Discussed:   Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2020 Ford F150, 202 Ford Raptor, Acura RLX, Honda Fit, Chevrolet Corvette, Genesis G80, Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sentra, Ram 1500 TRX, Jeep Gladiator Mojave, Mustang Mach-E, and Land Rover Defender OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTED CHARITIES: ·Austin Hatcher Foundation ·Brembo ·Dodge ·Foundation of Human Understanding ·Shell ·Subaru

Periodically, a person is born who perseveres through the thick and thin to do great things. We pay homage to one such man with our first guest, industry veteran and author of “Enzo Ferrari: Power, Politics and the Making of an Automobile Empire”, Luca Dal Monte. Enzo’s life was a rollercoaster ride, from his involvement in World War 1, to the death of his firstborn son, to the founding of Scuderia Ferrari, and the eventual creation of one of the most iconic brand of cars the world has ever known. Shifting gears, we chat with serial entrepreneur and star of Fast N’ Loud and Garage Rehab, Richard Rawlings, about the new season of Garage Rehab and the upcoming season of Fast N’ Loud. Also, hear about Richard’s planned reveal of a 1972 Boattail Riviera at the SEMA Show 2019, thoughts on the new Chevrolet Blazer and Ford Bronco, wayward Ferrari F40, and other upcoming events. Closing the show, automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, updates us on the financial woes of Elon Musk and Tesla, Carlos Ghosn situation in a Japanese prison, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recent pedestrian safety test results in which the 2019 BMW X1 didn’t fare so well. Tune in for more on Enzo Ferrari, Garage Rehab, Fast N’ Loud, and the latest automotive news. ·[00:00:00] Luca Dal Monte’s “Enzo Ferrari”·[00:05:53] A Life of Triumph and Tragedy·[00:12:28] Enzo Ferrari’s 1920s Nervous Breakdown·[00:19:49] From Failure to the Birth of Ferrari·[00:28:25] Racing Priority and Ferrari’s Second Son·[00:35:49] A Life in Search of True Love·[00:42:09] Garage Rehab, Fast N’ Loud, Ford Bronco·[00:48:03] Social Media and Upcoming Projects·[00:54:41] Boattail Riviera and Ferrari F40·[01:02:01] Elon Musk Financial Problems?·[01:10:40] The Carlos Ghosn Saga Continues·[01:18:01] BMW X1 Fails IIHS Safety Test!? [00:00:00] Luca Dal Monte’s “Enzo Ferrari”  When people think of supercars, they think of Ferrari, but how did that name become so prolific in the automotive industry? Auto industry veteran, Luca Dal Monte, has worked with the likes of Maserati, Ferrari, Toyota, and Pirelli and through his years in the industry he learned much about the icon that was Enzo Ferrari. Recently, Luca published “Enzo Ferrari: Power, Politics and the Making of an Automobile Empire”, which delves deep into the life of the famed race car driver and auto manufacturing titan. Tune in for more. [00:05:53] A Life of Triumph and Tragedy When you’re an icon and a legend, people tend to forget that you’ve gone through your share of trials and tribulations. Author of “Enzo Ferrari, Power, Politics and the Making of an Automotive Empire,” Luca Dal Monte, sheds some light onto some of the tougher times in Enzo Ferrari’s life. Enzo was no stranger to loss, from the early death of his father, and the loss of his brother in World War 1, to the death of his son, “Dio” Ferrari, in 1956. Many of his friends and racing buddies also met with untimely deaths on the track. Choosing not to be burdened by the grief, Enzo cherished those who he’d lost, often speaking of them as if he’d just them the day before; but Enzo did not escape such loss unscathed. After the death of his first son, Enzo never again raced major circuits, like the Grand Prix. Learn more about the hardships Enzo had to face.   [00:12:28] Enzo Ferrari’s 1920s Nervous Breakdown Enzo Ferrari’s passion for automobiles was ignited by his service in World War 1 as an ambulance driver and operator of other cars. Once the war is over, he starts his career as a race car driver with Alfa Romeo, but in 1924 when his career was just about to take off, he abandons his position in Lyon, France, to return home to Italy. Author of “Enzo Ferrari, Power,