February 27, 2024

Drive Thru News #42 - In the future, we'll all be driving levitating eggs!

1 hour 50 minutes

In episode 42 of 'The Drive Thru,' GTM's monthly automotive news series, the hosts thank their sponsors such as HPDEjunkie.com, Hooked on Driving, and AmericanMuscle.com, among others. The episode kicks off with a discussion about various automotive and motorsport updates, including Tesla's Cybertruck controversies, Super Bowl car commercials, and the unveiling of the RS6 GTO concept. They also discuss the reliability of brands like Volkswagen and Fiat, BMW's stance on manual transmissions, and Chrysler’s new Halcyon concept. Highlights from GTM’s 'Brake Fix' Season 4 include interviews with notable guests like Mario Andretti and Monster Jam's Bryce Kenny, crossovers with other podcasts, and a look back at significant motorsport events. The episode concludes with lost and found car deals, amusing Florida man stories, motorsport news, and a teaser for Season 5.

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00:00:00 Kicking Off the Episode

00:01:02 Cybertruck Update

00:02:21 Season 4 Finale and February Highlights

00:03:26 Super Bowl Car Commercials

00:08:38 Rolex 24 Hours Recap

00:10:01 WEC and IMSA Updates

00:13:46 Season 4 Highlights and Memorable Episodes

00:28:02 Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche News

00:36:33 The Mercedes-Benz Experience

00:37:14 BMW's Manual Transmission Dilemma

00:38:24 The Future of Driving: Autopilot and Electric Cars

00:39:57 Stellantis and the Chrysler Conundrum

00:45:09 Ferrari and the Mille Miglia

00:46:11 American Muscle at Le Mans

00:49:30 Hyundai's Surprising Nürburgring Performance

00:52:40 Toyota's EV Shift

00:55:17 Electric Motocross and Concept Cars

01:00:48 The Uncool Wall: Vetter Slash

01:03:17 TeslaGate: Cybertruck and VR Driving

01:11:42 Speed Limiters and the Future of Driving

01:13:07 The Future of Autonomous Vehicles

01:13:47 Speed Limits in a Sci-Fi World

01:15:16 The Reality of Computer-Controlled Cars

01:16:09 DC's Speeding Legislation

01:18:24 The Great Car Debate: GTR or RX-7?

01:20:31 Vandalism in San Francisco

01:22:52 Horse and Buggy Theft in Michigan

01:26:11 Florida Man Strikes Again

01:30:04 Motorsports News and Updates

01:46:09 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts

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