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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.
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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The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net
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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.
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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The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net

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