Summary: <br> From Super Bowl LIII ads to a good old fashioned set of brakes, we’ve got automotive news galore in this week’s episode. First up, we chat with automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, about her favorite Super Bowl LIII commercials, the Chicago Auto Show, and import vehicles. Changing lanes, Co-founder of CarTender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe, U.S. News & World Report, George Kennedy III, discusses the willful ‘sports ball’ ignorance, the Super Bowl LIII halftime show, winter vehicles, and the exceptional work being done by Jeep and Hyundai. Then, Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock, gives us an insider’s look into the film industry, confirming a new entry into the Ghostbusters franchise, and getting us pumped up for Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw. Also, Josh reviews his test drive of the fresh 2019 Volvo S90 sedan; it’s the epitome of luxury. Closing the show, we explore the decline in popularity of paper publications, the amazing story (and brakes) of Brembo, and motorsports news with freelance automotive journalist, Steven Cole Smith. Don’t let this week’s automotive news pass you by.<br> <br> <br> <br> ·[00:00:00] Amazing Age of Automotive Technology·[00:05:27] Our Favorite Super Bowl Commercials·[00:12:59] Chicago Auto Show and Import Vehicles·[00:20:20] Willful Ignorance of the Sports Ball·[00:28:58] Halftime Shows and Winter Vehicles·[00:36:20] Jeep and Hyundai, Dressed to Impress·[00:42:40] Volvo Steps It Up in Luxury Segment·[00:48:57] Volvo S90: Only One Engine Option?·[00:55:11] “Hobbs and Shaw” and “Ghostbusters”·[01:02:31] The Plight of Paper Publications·[01:11:19] Brembo, The Only Brakes You’ll Care About·[01:18:32] Upcoming Races Update<br> <br> <br> <br> [00:00:00] Amazing Age of Automotive TechnologyBurr, it’s cold outside, and it has Alan thinking about the amazing technology in his truck that keeps him warm. Heated seats, heated steering wheels, push-button start – all of these conveniences make it so nice to take refuge from the elements in Alan’s RAM 3500 dually. Alan is also blown away by the fuel economy he can squeeze out of such a massive truck; in optimal conditions he was getting 22 mpg! Switching gears, we also discuss the spectacles that Super Bowl commercials have become. Do you watch the Super Bowl for the commercials?<br> <br> <br> <br> [00:05:27] Our Favorite Super Bowl CommercialsFor those that watched, the Super Bowl was a spectacle not just on the field, but during the commercial breaks as well. The automotive industry showed up in full force this year, putting on what seemed like mini-movies to win over our hearts and minds. Although she didn’t watch American sports’ greatest event, automotive journalist, BJ Killeen’s curiosity still lead her to check out some of the commercials on YouTube, and ads like the Mercedes-Benz’s A-Class, Kia, Hyundai, and Audi caught her eye. Which automotive ads shined through the deluge for you?<br> <br> <br> <br> [00:12:59] Chicago Auto Show and Import VehiclesThe Chicago Auto Show may not have the most reveals, but it is still the country’s largest auto show, with a million square feet at the Mccormick Convention Center. We can only guess as to what is going to be unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, as they’re keeping everything very hush-hush; but automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, thinks Toyota would be remiss not to announce something surround their Tacoma pickup in response to recent segment competition. Speaking of the Toyota Tacoma, Alan is amazed by the price older model imports are fetching at car auction events like Barrett-Jackson. Are you a Toyota fan?<br> <br> <br> <br> [00:20:20] Willful Ignorance of the Sports BallNot everyone is a true football fan, and that’s fine! Co-founder of CarTender and Freelance Automotive Journa...
