The Drive with Alan Taylor

Alan greets Josh Hancock, a Hollywood car consultant, who is making a brief visit. They discuss VinFast, a new Vietnamese automaker that hasn’t gained much attention yet due to its lack of a track record. Josh is test driving a 2023 Aston Martin SUV with the plate number DBX 707. The vehicle is impressive, with exceptional handling and comfort. However, it comes with a hefty price tag of $270,000. Overall, they agree that selling an unknown brand like VinFast would be a challenge.

Our next featured writer is George Kennedy III, who co-founded Cartender.com and serves as the Vice President of the New England Motor Press Association. He writes for U.S. News & World Report, CarGurus, Forbes Wheels, and The Drive. George recently test drove two vehicles: the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss diesel, which features an inline 6 cylinder and a tow package capable of hauling up to 13,000 lbs. This half-ton truck is built for hard work, with bench front seats, a column shifter, and rubber flooring. George also tested the 2024 Kia Seltos, a subcompact SUV that surprised him with its ample cargo space and comfortable seating and legroom, even for taller individuals. The Seltos handles turns well and delivers a smooth ride on most surfaces, all for the affordable price of $31,000. Kia continues to impress with its budget-friendly yet high-quality offerings.

Our dear friend and contributor, Lauren Fix, is enjoying the tropical weather in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, while reporting to us from the Toyota Ride and Drive event where they have just unveiled the 2024 Toyota Tacoma. Toyota has provided car enthusiasts with a wide range of choices, offering eight different trim levels and four different engines to choose from. Lauren also test-drove the 2024 Grand Highlander, a 2024 Ranger, and a 2024 Ranger Raptor during the event. For more information, you can visit her at www.carcoachreports.com. Before saying goodbye, she shared that there is a recall of over sixty-seven million airbags. You can easily check if your vehicle is affected by typing in your vehicle information and the word “recalls” in the Google search bar.

To end the show today with Alan is friend and contributor Brian Moody – Executive Editor of Auto Trader.com and KBB.com. Brian is here to explain the tax credit situation—the ups and downs of the new bill that the Biden Administration passed. The good thing is that the vehicle has had to be built in the United States to get the credit—no outsourcing for the most part. Brian’s next topic is interest rates, which you can get more info by visiting www.kbb.com/car-advice. The average interest rate for leasing a vehicle is 9.5%, while the average car payment is $766 monthly. For the middle of America, paying for this vehicle per year would take 43 weeks’ worth of someone’s paycheck. Who can afford that?

[00:00:00] – Contributor Josh Hancock[00:06:36] – Aston Martin[00:13:01] – A Gentleman’s Car[00:20:52] – Contributor George Kennedy III [00:30:15] – 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500[00:37:23] – 2024 Kia Seltos[00:43:43] – Contributor Lauren Fix[00:50:25] – 2024 Toyota Tacoma[00:56:45] – 67 Million Recalls on Air Bags[01:04:35] – Contributor Brian Moody[01:13:22] – Tax Credits[01:21:06] – Interest Rates

CREDITS

Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Colleen Mahi

Contributor: Josh Hancock Contributor: George Kennedy IIIContributor: Lauren Fix ...

Contributor Lauren Fix – Editor-In-Chief for Car Coach reports starts our show off today with news from the auto world. The AM radio is disappearing. Ford, General Motors, and many more of our domestic automakers are removing AM radios from their vehicles. Reason? It causes interference with electric vehicles. Whether that’s true or not, who knows? However, there is a save AM radio campaign going on, for there are over 50 million people who listen to AM radio daily. Next on the list, are subscriptions. It seems to be the way automakers are going to make up for the loss in manufacturing electric vehicles. If you want warm seats, subscribe, if you want more power, subscribe, if you want to use the radio, your gonna have to subscribe. Before Lauren say’s goodbye, she shares that she is test driving the 2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country mild hybrid. To find our her reviews on this vehicle, visit her website and carcoachreports.com.

Our next contributor is Brian Moody – Executive Editor of Auto Trader.com and KBB.com. He talks about the pro’s and con’s of having certain types of connectivity within your vehicle, like augmented reality to automated driving. As much as it sounds super futuristic and fun the question is how does the a.i. deal with moral decisions, in certain scenarios dealing in life or death situations? Brian also discusses warranties, from transfers, to paybacks. Read the fine print to find out all that your warranty offers, especially if you plan on selling it while still under warranty. To find out more visit him at www.kbb.com or at www.autotrader.com.

Alan welcomes our next contributor Karl Brauer – Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, North American Car and Truck of the Year juror and board member and Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com. They discuss how augmented reality and and virtual reality are unavoidable. Slowly everything is turning into a Matrix. With that said, electric vehicles are trying to take over the world, we must ask ourselves who is really doing more harm to the planet. Emissions versus mining the earth for rare metals that later will be just a collection of unrecyclable materials from their batteries. Before Karl leaves, he gives us the top 10 vehicles that have a 20% chance or more to last up to 250,000 miles. To view the full list visit www.iseecars.com

Closing the show today is contributor Ed Justice Jr. – Justice Brothers, Inc. President and CEO. He opens with how electric vehicles stocks have crashed after the pandemic high. As they keep trying to shove e.v’s down the throats of America, the same goes for the automakers. What happens if the people are just not interested in buying one? Ed feels, if you have to subsidize and throw in incentives to convince people to buy an electric vehicle, is it really a good product to begin with? Ed believes that hybrid is the way to go and suggests the listener to go onto YouTube to, “Ted Talks”, and find the episode, The Future is Eclectic. Like Toyota, Ed is not buying into the electric vehicles push.

Join us on our next episode as Josh Hancock, George Kennedy III, Lauren Fix, and Brian Moody returns with more automotive news.

[00:00:00] – Contributor Lauren Fix[00:06:33] – Subscribe[00:13:01] – 2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country mild hybrid[00:20:52] – Contributor Brian Moody [00:30:20] – Survey says?[00:37:23] – Warranties[00:43:43] – Contributor Karl Brauer[00:51:33] – Speak the truth[00:56:45] – Longest lasting vehicles[01:04:35] – Contributor Ed Justice Jr.

First up is Contributor BJ Killeen, Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason is here to announce that General Motors will be getting rid of their Chevy Bolt at the end of this year. They want to use their plant to build Silverados – that’s where the money is. Next, she shares her list of the best family vehicles. The Honda CRV, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Santa Fe, Subaru Outback, Rav 4,  Ford Expedition, Honda Pilot, Honda Odyssey Mini, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Toyota Highlander, and the Toyota Minivan. Then Brian Moody – Executive Editor of Auto Trader.com and KBB.com. is here to discuss what makes you a car enthusiast. They have compiled a list of the Top Ten Signs You’re A Car Enthusiast. From a parking spot checklist, to how clean you keep your car, or even identifying someone by what they drive instead of their name. (Link to article below). Brian also test-drove the Dodge Hornet GT, it’s a fast and responsive small compact SUV. Similar to the Dodge OMNI GLH. Contributor Steven Cole Smith, Editor-in-Chief for Car Coach Reports is next and shares his test-driving experience with the Ford F150 Lightning. It’s fast and can tow a good payload, with a 320-mile range, It’s a nice drive, however, the downfall is you always have to calculate the miles, to make sure you have a charging station to get to and of course the beautiful price sticker of 80k. Onto the motorsports world; the Miami Grand Prix is coming up, NHRA, NASCAR and Formula 1 are all out and about as everyone is on the tracks right now. Closing the show is Contributor George Kennedy III, Co-founder of Cartender.com, and the Vice President of the New England Motor Press Association. He contributes to U.S. News & World Report, CarGurus, and Forbes Wheels. George test-drove the 2023 BMW M2. He said, “It’s a little awkward getting into the car, especially if you’re a ‘big’ guy.” The sides of the seat ‘box you in’ and the floor has a raised middle to which your legs fit snugly into. This helps eliminate movement when going around corners. Its power and lightning-quick response, make this coupe smooth and refined. Join us on the next episode of “The Drive” as Alan welcomes back Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, Ed Justice Jr., and Brian Moody.

[00:00:00] – Contributor BJ Killeen[00:05:05] – Bye Bye Bolt[00:13:02] – Best Family Vehicles[00:20:54] – Contributor Brian Moody [00:30:25] – Dodge Hornet[00:37:25] – What goes up, must come down[00:43:45] – Contributor Steven Cole Smith[00:51:01] – Miami Grand Prix[00:56:47] – Team Hendricks down a driver or two[01:04:39] – Contributor George Kennedy III[01:14:00] – 2023 BMW M2[01:21:11] – F1 Race

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Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Colleen Mahi

Contributor: BJ Killeen Contributor: Brian MoodyContributor: Steven Cole Smith Contributor: George Kennedy III

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* Contributor: BJ Killeen | Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason

* Contributor: Brian Moody | Executive Editor of Auto Trader.com and KBB.com..Article link: https://www.autotrader.com/oversteer/10-signs-youre-a-car-enthusiast

* Contributor: Steven Cole Smith |  Editor in-Chief for Car Coach Reports

Alan welcomes back contributor and long time friend, BJ Killeen – Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason. She delivers news from the auto industry, like the Kia Stinger is leaving the fleet – “A fun car to drive, and fast!” Kia will be making a tribute limited edition version, a thousand to be exact for sale worldwide. Next, Porsche is introducing its 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe, a third generation, redesigned, and offers 3 different drive trains. It promises driving pleasure on every terrain. At last, JLR, or Jaguar Land Rover, has rebranded itself to focus on the 4 sub brands, Range Rover, Discover, Defender, and Jaguar. They wanted to combine their house of brands to enhance the uniqueness of their character British marks. Up next, to deliver more auto news is another contributor and good friend Karl Brauer – Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, North American Car and Truck of the Year juror and board member and Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com. With what is happening in China, we are surprised to find out that the New 2023 Lincoln Nautilus SUV is being built there. Volvo, and Buick also have vehicles that are being made and shipped from China. With the government wanting 67% of the vehicles on the road to be electric by 2032, China holds the majority of the mines that host the minerals needed to build the batteries of said electric vehicles. Are we gonna destroy earth here to fulfill the supply and demand? Later Lauren Fix will share with us what she read in an article from China’s newspaper in regards to that. Karl and Alan switch topics to inquire about the top most recalled vehicle. Drum Roll! It’s the Tesla Model Y, in fact, Karl says the next top five slots, Tesla holds four of them, and Porsche takes the last spot. Study was taken over a 10 year span. Jumping in the hot seat next is Lauren Fix, Editor in-Chief for Car Coach Reports. Lauren is here to to share a little tidbit about tax credits and electric vehicles. If your electric vehicle is made in the U.S. you get a $3750 tax credit. If 40% or more of your battery for the E.V. is built here, you get the other $3750 tax credit. Sixteen new models are eligible for the new tax incentive. You can visit Laurenfix.com to review the list of eligible vehicles. Being that China owns 80% of the mineral mines, she had read in a Chinese Political newspaper that they plan to use the control of the earth minerals to squeeze the U.S. and the world to comply. They are planning an export ban on rare earth magnets and corner the market. Closing the show today with Alan is Brian Moody, Executive Editor of Auto Trader.com and KBB.com. Brian is here to let us know that the prices of used cars are slowly going up. However, he also brings us a list of three row SUV’s that are under twenty thousand. The 2016 Buick Enclave, comfortable SUV, 2014 Chevy Tahoe, Chevy Suburban, Yukon XL, look for an LT, Dodge Durango 2016, ford expedition 2014, Honda Pilot 2016, 2017 Mazda CX9, look for signature trim level, 2015 Nissan Armada, 2015 Toyota Highlander and the 2021 Nissan Rogue. Before Brian leaves, he shares that he test drove the new 2024 Mazda CX90 Inline 6 turbo. A nicely laid out three row SUV, Mazda offers alternative powertrain choices. It also has four modes to optimize its power delivery. Very nice ride. Well, that’s it for this episode, join us on the next episode as BJ Killeen returns along with Steven Cole Smith, George Kennedy III, and of course Brian Moody.

[00:00:00] – Contributor BJ Killeen[00:06:34] – 2024 Porsche Cayenne[00:13:00] – British Marks[00:20:51] – Contributor Karl Brauer [00:29:17] – CO2...

BJ Killeen – Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason brings us news about the Biden administration tightening the noose around automaker’s necks. There is a new set of EPA Emissions standards that will force the automakers to make 67% of electric light-duty vehicles and 46% of medium-duty electric vehicles by 2032. They hope to ban gasoline engines and force people to buy electric vehicles. People can barely afford to buy cars now, it will only get worse. Electric Company says this is unrealistic due to a lack of infrastructure. BJ says you need to speak to your local representatives to stop the government from getting rid of gas engines. Up next is Brian Moody – Executive Editor of Auto Trader.com and KBB.com. He shares that the Chevrolet Camaro will be going away. GM’s last model will be released in 2024. It’s just not selling. Alan inquired if GM will still be responsible for replacement parts. Yes, they are obligated to continue to make parts for discontinued vehicles until the majority of their warranties for that particular car have expired. Before Brian takes his leave, he touches on the situation with the EPA Emissions. Reducing tailpipe emissions is the goal, however, it’s forcing the automakers to make more EVs. Which is why SEMA, is so important. They are the voices of the car enthusiast’s world. Brian says’s on the flip side of this, it keeps it sourced here in America. Lauren Fix, Editor-In-Chief for Car Coach Reports.com shares how the government’s ultimate goal is to make it illegal to drive a gas-powered vehicle. She says she speaks the truth when she recommends not buying an electric vehicle. Switching subjects, she informs us that it’s the 75th Anniversary for Jaguar, as the last of the F Type R75 gasoline-powered, V8 convertible sports car will be made. She won’t be surprised if they come back with an all electric version. As the evolution of cars continue, a new feature for automaker’s to continue to make money off of you, is after you have purchased your vehicle and or leased it, there will be subscriptions to use certain elements in your car. For example, BMW has a subscription for seat warmers. If you want to warm up, you have to pay and be a subscriber. Closing the show today is George Kennedy III – Co-founder of Cartender.com, and the Vice President of the New England Motor Press Association. He contributes to U.S. News & World Report, CarGurus, Forbes Wheels, and here on The Drive. He announces that the V6 echo diesel for Wrangler is no more, and how the 4XE is the best selling plug-in hybrid in America and will be the next sensible option. Switching gears, George shares a few tidbits of the New York Auto Show. Very impressed with the Genesis GV80 Coupe (concept) car. Though it doesn’t fit into the category of a coupe for George, he still feels it’s a sharp-looking vehicle. He was there for the impressive unveiling of the Lamborghini Revuelto Hybrid v12 super car. Join us for the next episode BJ Killeen, Karl Brauer, Lauren Fix and Brian Moody bring us more of what’s hot and what’s not in this ever evolving auto world.

[00:00:00] – Contributor BJ Killeen[00:06:34] – No Gas[00:13:00] – No Privacy [00:20:51] – Contributor Brian Moody [00:29:17] – No Obligations[00:37:22] – EPA Guidelines[00:43:42] – Contributor Lauren Fix[00:50:28] – 75th Anniversary[00:56:44] – Subscriptions[01:04:34] – Contributor George Kennedy III[01:13:37] – What Makes It A Coupe[01:21:06]– Genesis GV80 Coupe

CREDITS

Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Colleen Mahi

Contributor BJ Killeen – Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason kicks off today’s show with Alan as they discuss how people don’t want internal combustion engines to go away. Manufacturers like Ford and Toyota are looking at hydrogen being an answer instead of all-electric. Even Porsche is researching synthetic fuel as an option. BJ attended the New York Auto Show and shared that not too many concept cars were showcased. Ram showed their 2025 Ram 1500 Rev, Kia with their 2024 EV9, Subaru’s 2024 Crosstrek Wildnerness, and Genesis with their GV80 Coupe concept car. BJ liked the GV80 and says it’s a luxury car that doesn’t cost like one. Up next is Brian Moody – Executive Editor of Auto Trader.com and KBB.com. Brian also attended the New York Auto Show and was impressed with a handful of vehicles that were showcased. The 2024 Nissan GT-R TSpec, the 2024 Kia EV9, the Corvette E-Ray, Mustang’s Darkhorse, and of course the 2023 Dodge Demon 170. Not too many luxury vehicle manufacturers, just Genesis, Lexus, and Porsche. Before Brian makes his exit, he did however mention that as many people are jumping on the bandwagon to own the new 2023 Dodge Demon 170, he would rather have the 1970 Challenger, ‘The Black Ghost’. Why? Because it has a story behind it which makes the car what it is. Changing gears, Alan welcomes the President and CEO of Doge, Tim Kuniskis. The hot topic? The Dodge Demon 170 of course. Only 3300 of these are being made of which 300 will be dedicated to Canada. Alan shares that he read somewhere that someone is selling it for $500k over the window sticker price. Wow! Tim says, “it’s an amazing car, but it goes deeper than that.” Dodge’s goal was to cross over from the enthusiast, which many are Demon owners, to the mainstream. It’s called Brand Positioning. To capture an audience that wasn’t interested in cars before. To own the new Demon, before your car is even built, you have to sign an acknowledgment form. This form lets you know what your car is all about, the do’s and don’ts. The things that will break your warranty, and what you can do to add things on. Tim switches gears to talk about concerns that the value of the original Demon will go down, but that’s not what happens. Asking prices are increasing, it is an unintended consequence. People are wanting the original to go along with the new. As a perk, if you own the original you can match the VIN with the new Dodge Demon 170, and be the proud owner of 2 Demons. “It’s Domestic, Not Domesticated!”, Alan asks Tim what that means. “To sum it up, it’s a brotherhood of muscle cars. It’s what makes them stand above the rest. It’s about a team, about family.” Closing the show today is Steven Cole Smith, Editor-in-Chief for Car Coach Reports. Not too much going on in the motorsports world except for the Bristol race on Easter. The track gets filled up with dirt and should be a fun and interesting race. Alan announces that if you purchase a Dodge SRT, you may attend Radford Racing School for lessons on how to drive and handle your vehicle. Steven says he attended something similar at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, where you can drive any of Porsche’s vehicles on their track. From drifting, climbing an “ice mountain”, to a good ole pedal to the metal race around the track. Well, that’s a wrap, thank you to all our contributors and special guests, and of course, our audience, see all you gear junkies on the next episode of, “The Drive.”

[00:00:00] – Contributor BJ Killeen[00:07:23] – 2025 Ram 1500 Rev[00:13:00] – Genesis GV80 Coupe[00:20:52] – Contributor Brian Moody ...

Karl Brauer –  Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, North American Car and Truck of the Year juror, and board member and Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com starts this show with Alan as they talk about the new Dodge Demon 170. They attended the debut in Las Vegas where the Demon was air-dropped onto the speedway. With 1025 horsepower and 0-60 in 1.66 seconds, this muscle car recalibrates and optimizes itself to get to its full potential. Only 3300 will be made. Karl will be attending the New York Auto Show for the reveal of the Kia EV9. A three-row, all-electric SUV. Up next is Ed Justice Jr. – Justice Brothers, Inc. President and CEO, he does a quick pit stop and shares his views on the new Dodge Demon and some news about the auto industry in Europe. In Brussels, Germany as of 2035, no I.C.E. (internal combustion engine) will be able to register. Germany, as the economic engine of Europe, shutting down its auto industry will kill the EU economy. If you want to follow Ed, you can visit www.edjusticejr.com or justicebrothers.com. Rolling into the hot seat next is Josh Hancock – JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant. He shares how F1 racing which has finally found an audience in the U.S. will have races in Las Vegas, Texas, and Miami. F1 drivers are revered in Europe, says Josh, however the younger generation here in the U.S. are taking on an interest as well. He also goes on to share with Alan about an upcoming show called ‘Rennervations’. Where Jeremy Renner, a movie star well known for his role as Hawkeye in the ‘Avengers’, will be going around the world with a team of highly skilled individuals and repurpose decommissioned buses and give them to communities in need. Must watch! Closing the show today with Alan is George Kennedy III, co-founder of Cartender.com, and the Vice President of the New England Motor Press Association. He’s a contributor to U.S. News & World Report, CarGurus, Forbes Wheels, and here on The Drive. He is here to talk about the 2022 GMC All Electric Hummer. This 9000 lb. beast, can ‘crabwalk’ right into your pocketbooks. For $108k, this freight train has 1000 horsepower, and 1200 ft-lbs of torque, and can go from 0-60 in 3 seconds. Join us on the next episode as BJ Killeen and Karl Brauer bring on more of what’s new and what’s not in the auto world.

[00:00:00] – Contributor Karl Brauer[00:07:24] – Dodge Demon 170[00:13:02] – 1.66 Seconds[00:20:53] – Kia EV9 [00:28:42] – Contributor Ed Justice Jr.[00:37:25] – Edjusticejr.com[00:43:46] – Contributor Josh Hancock[00:50:58] – Ford Raptor R[00:56:47] – Rennervations[01:04:38] – Contributor George Kennedy III[01:13:06] – 9000lb Beast[01:21:09]– Let’s do the “Crabwalk”

CREDITS

Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Colleen Mahi

Contributor: Karl Brauer Contributor: Ed Justice Jr.Contributor: Josh Hancock Contributor: George Kennedy III

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* Contributor: Karl Brauer|  Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, North American Car and Truck of the Year juror and board member and Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com

* Contributor: Ed Justice Jr. | Justice Brothers, Inc. President and CEO

* Contributor: Josh Hancock | JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant<...

Alan welcomes contributor and friend Lauren Fix, Editor-in-Chief for Car Coach Reports. Lauren delivers another round of reality discussing the recession and how it is affecting everyone. She attended the Amelia Island Concours, which is now operated by Hagerty, and was impressed with the 4 amazing auctions that generated over 178.4 million dollars – a new record in sales. Vehicles such as a 1962 Ferrari 250 GT, Ferrari Dino’s Pagani Zonda, 1966 Ferrari 250, a 2015 McLaren P1, and the 1935 Voison c25 Aerodyne, to name a few. Lauren also shared that she was a guest on Greatest of All Time with Peyton Manning, Season 1 episode 2, to discuss the top 10 vehicles of all time. You can visit her website at carcoachreports.com to view the list. Before she leaves, Lauren shares how a city in the U.K. has become the first 15-minute city, which means that from your home, it will only take you 15 minutes to get to work, store, or anything else you may need. You can walk, ride share, catch a bus, ride a bike, or drive your electric car. However, should you plan to leave the city, you need permission from your state officials. Up next in the driver’s seat for a quick spin is George Kennedy III, co-founder of Cartender.com, and the Vice President of the New England Motor Press Association. He contributes to U.S. News & World Report, CarGurus, Forbes Wheels, and here on The Drive. He test-drove the new stealth performance 2023 Ford Expedition. With its 440 horsepower, twin-turbo echo boost V6, it’s fast, smooth, and maneuvers with ease. Overall, a good fit, and ride. With George being a motorsports enthusiast, Alan switched topic and asked, “what race would YOU like to do?” “Desert racing,” is his reply. George says farewell as he and Alan reminisce about their experience in the ‘sandbox’. Bringing up the rear is Steven Cole Smith, Editor-in chief of Car Coach Reports. Steven shares a bit of controversy that happened at Daytona when Team Acura won by cheating. How? By rigging their computer to show that the tires were at legal racing pressure, when they weren’t. However, Honda Acura did not want to win that way, so they turned themselves in. NASCAR allowed them to keep the win and the Rolex’s but everything else was taken away. George says that motorsports racing is back at full force. People are coming back, sell out crowds are everywhere. Before George leaves, Alan inquires if he got to drive anything new. A Lexus R350 hybrid, and an Aston Martin DBX 707. Aston Martin’s massive SUV with 697 horsepower, was built strong, and was a lot of fun to drive. How much? A whopping $292k. Join us on our next episode as Alan returns from his trip to Las Vegas for the debut of Dodge’s monster reveal.

[00:00:00] – Contributor Lauren Fix[00:06:52] – 1962 Ferrari [00:13:01] – Amelia Island Concours Winner[00:20:52] – G.O.A.T [00:29:51] – AM Band Radio[00:37:24] – 15 Minute City[00:43:44] – Contributor George Kennedy III[00:49:21] – It’s All In the Knob[00:56:46] – Sand Racing[01:04:37] – Contributor Steven Cole Smith[01:12:29] – Honor Amongst Racers[01:21:08]– King of the Road

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Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Colleen Mahi

Contributor: Lauren Fix Contributor: George Kennedy IIIContributor: Steven Cole Smith  

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* Contributor: Lauren Fix | Editor in-Chief for Car Coach ...

“The Drive”, with Alan Taylor welcomes contributor Karl Brauer – Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, North American Car and Truck of the Year juror, and board member and Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com. Karl is selling his 2019 Ford GT carbon body series on carsandbids.com. With a dual suspension that goes from the street to the tracks. Perfect for the next car enthusiast. Next, he shares a study done on vehicles that are priced above the MSRP. The Genesis GV70 is 27.5% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 and is 1.9% below MSRP. The full list can be found on ISeeCars.com. (Link Below) Up next is Lauren Fix, Editor-in-Chief for Car Coach Reports. Lauren and Alan discuss the politics behind electric vehicles. and how the automakers are feeling the pressure behind the force of becoming all-electric. However, Toyota’s CEO says that they will not be going all-electric at the end of the year, they will be offering multiple drivetrains. Lauren shares that the average cost for a new gas-powered vehicle is $50K and for an electric around $66k. You can visit her website carcoachreports.com where she will give you advice on what to look out for before purchasing a vehicle, new or used. Before she leaves, Alan inquires about a teaser Lauren released on the 2024 Dodge Hornet. Lauren shares that It comes in two trims, the GT and the plug-in hybrid R/T. It’s a small crossover with a big attitude. Next, Josh Hancock, JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant, makes a quick pit stop to talk about a few shows that are worth watching. The first is Formula 1, Drive to Survive. It’s on its fifth season and from what Josh says it’s worth watching. Formula 1 has been popular mainly in Europe, but with this show, it has found a new audience in the U.S. There will be three F1 races held in the U.S., Las Vegas, Texas, and Miami. The next show is called “Rennervations”. Jeremy Renner, an actor known for playing Hawkeye in the Avengers, who was recently injured in a snowplow accident has taken on this new project. He and a team of expert builders are going around the world rebuilding decommissioned vehicles to turn them into something purposeful for communities. The release date is April 12th, 2023. Brian Moody – Executive Editor of Auto Trader.com and KBB.com brings in the rear as he announces that you can enter a contest for free gas or electric charging for a year, $250 worth per month. Next, Brian gives us a list of the top 11 best vehicles of 2023 (Link Below). From Genesis GV60 to a Toyota Prius, you can find the full list on autotrader.com. As the show comes to an end, Brian drops the mic as he lets us know that Mercedes is cutting their car portfolio almost in half. From thirty-three car styles to fourteen. Chomp! Chomp! That’s it for today’s show, join us next week for more auto news.

[00:00:00] – Contributor Karl Brauer[00:06:51] – 2019 Ford GT[00:13:00] – Average MSRP[00:20:51] – Contributor Lauren Fix [00:30:05] – carcoachreports.com[00:37:24] – 2024 Dodge Hornet[00:43:44] – Contributor Josh Hancock[00:50:57] – Formula 1[00:56:46] – Rennervations[01:04:36] – Contributor Brian Moody[01:15:19] – Best Cars of 2023[01:21:08]– Massive Cut for Mercedes

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Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Colleen Mahi

Contributor: Karl Brauer Contributor: Lauren FixContributor: Josh Hancock Contributor: Br...

Alan welcomes Ed Justice Jr. – Justice Brothers, Inc. President and CEO to start the show as they discuss the future of automobiles. Ed feels that no matter what the direction, sustainability seems to be the hot topic when it comes to the future. There is no ‘one’ solution to the problem says Ed. However, one car manufacturer has turned their attention to finding better solutions to appease all, and that’s Toyota. Contributor and friend George Kennedy III, Co-founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe, and U.S. News & World Report, For George, he believes hydrogen is the future. From decreasing the CO2 emissions and decarbonizing, the Industrial world is taking a close look at what can be done. George test drove the 2023 Mazda CX30. An engaging car, rewarding driving experience with lots of room. Only one problem, the infotainment system. Extremely unintuitive! Up next is BJ Killeen-Automotive journalist and Voice of Reason she’s here for a quick pit stop as share how Honda is coming out with a vehicle that is affordable. Without all the bells and whistles, the new Honda CRVLX is basic but affordable. Onto what was once was an affordable pony car, has become not so affordable the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse that starts off at $60k. It’s beautiful but not reachable for most. Closing the show is Brian Moody – Executive Editor of Auto Trader.com and KBB.com is here to share how the auto industry is changing up a bit.  Hybrids over Electric cars.  Factoid:  nearly 25% consider an electrified vehicle, twice as many look at a hybrid.  The rich or early adopters can afford electric vehicles. Like George, Brian believes that hydrogen is the future with 0 emissions. He shares a list of the top 10 electric vehicles that people consider buying, you can view the list on his website AutoTrader.com. (Link Below) Before he leaves, Brian says that “choice is the key to the future of automobiles”. Automakers know that customers want powertrain options, therefore, Ford and Toyota has changed their motto that conforms to carbon neutrality. For more, on what’s hot and what’s not join us on our next episode of “The Drive”.

[00:00:00] – Contributor Ed Justice Jr.[00:07:12] – Hydrogen Potential[00:13:01] – Solutions to be found[00:20:52] – Contributor George Kennedy III [00:29:01] – 2023 Mazda CX30[00:37:23] – Thumbs Up![00:43:43] – Contributor BJ Killeen[00:50:16] – Dodge Last Call[00:56:44] – Electric Prison [01:04:35] – Contributor Brian Moody[01:14:03] – Top 10 Electric[01:21:06]– Customer wants options

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Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Colleen Mahi

Contributor: Ed Justice Jr Contributor: George Kennedy IIIContributor: BJ Killeen Contributor: Brian Moody 

EXPLORE MORE WITH HELPFUL LINKS:

* Contributor: Ed Justice Jr. | Justice Brothers, Inc. President and CEO.

* Contributor: George Kennedy III | Co-founder of Cartender and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe, and U.S. News & World Report

* Contributor: BJ Killeen | Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason

* Contributor: Brian Moody | Executive Editor of Auto Trader.com and KBB.com

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