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Drive Thru News #60: Where have all the "good cars" gone?


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This episode of Break/Fix's 'Drive Thru News' marks the 60th edition, kicking off with automotive headlines, motorsports summaries, and quirky car stories. The hosts reminisce about cars from the '90s, discuss nostalgic TV shows, and delve into debates about 'good' cars of their childhood. They explore Japanese halo cars, German models' histories, and quirky vehicles like the Honda Del Sol. The script navigates through multiple segments, such as IMSA race experiences, unusual recalls, Tesla's controversial features, and the future of automotive brands like Jaguar and Infiniti. Special attention is given to motorsports, including Max Verstappen’s potential to win another F1 title and Lamborghini pulling out of hypercar races. The episode also contains personal anecdotes, a recap of recent races, discussion on video games, and a memorial mention of the Miata's creator, Su Matano. Lastly, it wraps up with listener feedback, Florida Man stories, GTM Trackside reports, and upcoming motorsport events.

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00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:02:42 Where Did All the Good Cars Go?

00:03:10 The Rise and Fall of 90s Japanese Cars

00:04:24 The German Car Dilemma; The Volkswagen Journey

00:11:50 To Infiniti and Beyond

00:20:57 Jaguar's Identity Crisis

00:31:53 Resurrecting Old Cars: Brad's New Whip! #PSL

00:34:35 Volkswagen and Audi News

00:39:03 Ferrari's New Testarossa

00:42:36 Mercedes Powered by BMW?

00:49:00 Nissan's Manual Transmission Comeback

00:52:10 BYD's Record-Breaking Electric Car

00:54:49 Remembering the Father of the Miata

01:05:49 Amazon Sells Hertz Cars

01:12:23 Formula One Movie Review

01:16:54 GTM Book Club: Racing Literature Recommendations

01:19:07 Florida Man Stories!

01:27:45 Daniel Ricciardo's Retirement Announcement

01:29:41 Lamborghini's Exit from Hypercar Racing

01:32:17 Max Verstappen's Endurance Racing Journey

01:33:41 Forza Motorsport Cancellation and Racing Games

01:36:58 Alex Taylor's Speed Record

01:38:11 Formula One Season Highlights and Predictions

01:51:18 GTM Trackside Report and Upcoming Events; Closing Remarks and Sponsorship Acknowledgements

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