Buying a car can be a real hassle. Between finding the time to make it to a dealership, setting up a test drive, and getting access to financing, it almost isn't worth the trouble. George Arison, Founder and CEO of Shift (@driveshift), felt the same way. That's why he started a company that's partnered with Hertz (@Hertz) to bring a car to you for a test drive, purely at and for your convenience. Just set up a drive, get in the car, and buy it on the spot if you so desire! Financing and trade-ins have been made easy as well. Check out Shift.com for more information!

Looking for one monster of a truck that has 6 different drive modes and can handle deserts, rocks, and practically anything else you could throw at it? Alan knows the vehicle for you. After testing out the 2017 Ford Raptor with freelance journalist Bradley Iger, he's convinced it's been made for the most hardcore and limit-testing driver; enthusiasts after his own heart.

Our last live show of the year is set to be a great one! We'll talk with some of our favorite people like BJ Killeen (@CarBuzzard), Chris Duke (@chrisduketv), Josh Hancock (@JOSHCAR), and Karl Brauer (@karlbrauer)! We also hear about some new innovative companies like Shift (@driveshift) and Navdy (@navdyInc). Stick around!

What a great year it's been! It's hard to believe we're already on our last live show of 2016. We're ready to go out with a bang, interviewing the CEOs of some incredible new companies and spending time with old friends like BJ Killeen, Chris Duke, Josh Hancock, and Karl Brauer. Thanks for following along with us, next year is sure to be even better! | Download Full Episode #269

Racers are notorious for their on-and-off track grudges, and many go unresolved. Enter Willie B. and his show "Grudge Race." Now, racers can tell their story, call out their opponent, place bets and raise the stakes to settle once and for all who the real winner is. Watch the show on NBC Sports, Thursdays at 9.

How do you make a Maverick cool? It takes passion, creativity, and a true appreciation for what it means to be an underdog. Sung Kang (@sungkang) and Mike Spagnola, along with many others, helped bring this under appreciated vehicle a new name and a new life.

American Graffiti is an iconic movie for many reasons. Imagine if you were given the opportunity to restore one of the famous cars! Ray Evernham (@RayEvernham), Host of AmeriCarna, experienced just that when he purchased the original 1958 Chevy Impala featured in the film. It's been brought back to life, and you can see the finished product here.

The U3 Project Underdog was a thrilling addition to SEMA (@SEMASHOW) this year. Let's talk with the man responsible for the car's design, Steve Strope from Pure Vision Design (@PureVisionSS). Given the guidelines "Maverick" and "white," Steve created what he calls the "hardcore Japanese street racer" look. Based on the reaction at the unveiling, he pulled it off beautifully!

Tires can make or break the look of a car. When you're restoring an oldie, do you use original, hard to find (and quite unsafe) tires? Or do you settle for modern parts? Coker Tire (@CokerTireCo) has blended new technology with vintage style wheels so that you don't have to make any sacrifices! Check out the selection here.

The legendary Gene Winfield graces our stage at SEMA, and even at 89 he is still doing great things! He is in the middle of a '44 convertible build, will be entering the finished product in the Ridler competition, and still has time to host a metalworking workshop. Let's hear about his early days in drag racing. Listen to Full Episode #268 Download Segment 12