If you are looking for a celebration of automobiles like no other, the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance is the show for you! This event has been a fan-favorite for 22 years, located at The Ritz-Carlton on the beautiful Amelia Island in Florida. Founder and Chairman, Bill Warner, tells us how he originally became a part of one of the most popular car shows in the world. Then, will weather concerns cause event delays? Find out. | Listen to Full Episode #279

Bill Warner, Founder of the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, shares his history with this unique, classic car event at The Ritz-Carlton.

? Bio: Bill Warner

? Facebook: /bill.warner.35762

? Company: Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance

? Website: ameliaconcours.org

? Twitter: @AmeliaConcours

? Facebook: /ameliaconcours

? Instagram: @ameliaislandconcours

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In this face paced world of the automotive industry, it can be hard to keep up with the ever evolving trends. Designers, engineers, and aftermarket customizers must constantly reimagine how we think of cars. Some of our favorite experts, Kelley Blue Book's Karl Brauer and BJ Killeen of CarBuzzard, sound off on recent late model test drives. Then, we get a preview of two exciting events on the horizon; the Shell Eco-Marathon in Detroit, and the oh-so-glamorous Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. We prepare for a life of adventure with the head of GoRVing.com and find out the best way to get started in the RV lifestyle. Also, aftermarket geniuses from Hennessey Performance and LA Workshop 5001 share how they're achieving unprecedented horsepower and overall quality. It's time to experience the new wave of collector cars, one-of-a-kind designs, and the innovative technology that is exciting automotive enthusiasts everywhere!

[00:00:00] Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance Celebrates 22 Years

[00:05:43] Popular Car Event Donates Over $3-million to Charity

[00:12:24] Prepare for Adventure with GoRVing.com

[00:19:33] Shell Eco-Marathon Inspires Fuel-Saving Innovations

[00:30:05] Chris Duke Reviews Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

[00:35:34] Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Blends Performance and Luxury

[00:41:48] Hennessey Performance Revamps Epic 2017 Ford Raptor

[00:48:04] Horsepower 101: Aftermarket Mods for Camaro ZL1

[00:53:57] BJ Killeen Buys Lincoln MKC SUV, Enjoys Luxury Perks

[01:01:13] Hyundai Ioniq's Modular Drivetrain Platform

[01:17:14] Boutique LA Garage, Workshop 5001, Restores Classics

When it comes to shopping for tires, it can be a scary process with your own safety on the line. Tom Park and Brian Kaner of Sears Holdings Corporation announce new technology available at the first-of-its-kind DieHard Auto Center in San Antonio. The Digital Tire Journey is a web app that relies on IBM Watson Natural Language Classifier to help customers identify the appropriate tires to fit their driving preferences. It's DieHard's goal to offer consumers exceptional service and low pricing options on products you can trust. Click now to find out more. | Listen to Full Episode #278

"We've tried to make it a lot easier for our members with the new Digital Tire Journey."

--Tom Park

? Bio: Tom Park

? Company: Sears Holdings Corporation - DieHard

? Website: diehard.com

? Twitter: @diehardbattery

? Facebook: /diehard

? YouTube: DieHard

? Bio: Brian Kaner

? Company: Sears Holdings Corporation - Sears Auto Centers

? Website: searsauto.com

? Twitter: @searsauto

? Facebook: /sears.holdings9480

? Instagram: @searsauto

? YouTube: Sears Auto

Review & Comment: If you'd like to comment on our podcast, drop us a line in the comment section below, or leave a review on iTunes. Not only do we read every review, but positive reviews help spread our love of all things automotive to fellow gearheads. While you're there, don't forget to subscribe!

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