There is some gorgeous iron coming out of Germany. Case in point, the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster. We discuss the drool-worthy car with Roadfly.com's Brian Armstead (@roadgearsun).

Roadfly.com Automotive Journalist, Brian Armstead (@RoadGearSun), wraps up coverage of a recent Canada trip, highlighting notable moments like visiting a fuel cell corporation. Then, at 6'9", Brian is a tall man and car comfort can be hard to come by. After a recent Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Alltrack test drive, Brian breaks down why he calls the Volkswagen group of cars, "ergonomically perfect."

What is the world doing to keep climate change at bay? Roadfly.com Automotive Journalist, Brian Armstead (@RoadGearSun) is freshly home from a journey up north where he learned how Canada is moving the needle on clean and sustainable technology in the automotive space. Find out how the General Motors Automotive Center of Excellence in Ontario is using a climatic wind tunnel to test vehicles for extreme weather and vibration circumstances.

What cars can go head-to-head with the 2017 Ford GT? The "blue collar car" will receive a significant price hike with unofficial predictions bringing the cost of entry to $450k. Don't worry, Karl Brauer (@KarlBrauer) says it will "punch above its weight" and has potential to contend with supercars like the McLaren P1 GTR and Porsche 918 Spyder. Learn why.

Breaking News: Karl Brauer (@karlbrauer) receives a big promotion and will now serve as Executive Publisher for Cox Automotive, overseeing content for Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader, and Dealer.com. Three cheers for Karl! Post celebration, Alan reviews the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Alltrack and 2017 Volvo V60 T5 Sport Wagon.

"If it's not on Facebook, it didn't happen." Alan both celebrates and laments the social media world. Pro tip: like us on Facebook at The Drive with Alan Taylor. Plus, Karl Brauer (@karlbrauer) phones in from the 11th Annual Ford GT Owner Rally in Austin, TX.

Fast N' Loud's Dennis Collins gives us a look at his exclusive car collection, Alan and BJ review the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Alltrack, we learn what Canada is doing to tackle climate change, get details on the one-person commuter called SOLO, and more. | Download Full Episode #261

It's trivia time! We're giving away a set of Covercraft Premier Plush Custom Floor Mats. If you've been paying attention, you're sure to know the answer to this question: What's the official name of the recently released, fuchsia, limited edition Volkswagen? Changing gears, we get psyched for the upcoming Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas and discuss notable cars that will be crossing the block.

Closing out our special episode, we take a moment to appreciate the high drama and stunning spectacle of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance with long-time friend of the program and Meguiar's (@Meguiars) President, Barry Meguiar (@Barry_Meguiar). Plus, learn more about upcoming events, Cruisin' for a Cure and Benedict Castle Concours.

As we head into fall, we gear up for Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas (@Barrett-Jackson). Alan and Barrett-Jackson CEO, Craig Jackson, look back at an informative symposium which took place at the inaugural Mohegan Sun event, teaching car enthusiasts to properly identify "clone cars" and other modified vehicles.