Violence against police officers has reached a shocking level as of late. Alan would like to address the issue and encourage everyone to remember that they're doing their job, and they deserve to be treated with kindness and respect.

We've all rented a car at some point in our lives. It can be a big pain, but Alan thinks it's a good way to find out how much you like a car. BJ (@CarBuzzard) disagrees; we might just have the makings of a debate in this segment!

Alan and BJ (@CarBuzzard) ponder the practicality of the Miata after a certain age, and examine which demographic the vehicle is aimed at. And speaking of practicality, Alan recently drove a 2017 Cadillac XT5. Not only is it spacious and comfortable, it also gets excellent mileage! Where does your car rank on the fun to drive versus practical scale?

We look over more of the Miata specs, including the differences between the club model and the base model. Alan also mulls over whether or not there's still a need for navigation systems in cars since most people use their smart phone instead.

For the first time in nearly 20 years, BJ (@CarBuzzard) had the opportunity to test drive a Mazda Miata! The Miata has always been popular, and it's easy to see why! BJ does have some reserves about the price, though - $33,000 for the Club model!

Election year is a rocky time for many reasons. BJ Killeen (@CarBuzzard) and Alan Taylor discuss the possible implications for the auto industry depending on the outcome of this year's presidential race.

It's pretty darn hot, and it's almost August; do you know what that means? Time for Hot August Nights! Alan brings in a few guests to talk about what we can expect this year. We'll also hear about the success of Mazda Miatas from BJ Killeen, the luxurious Cadillac XT5 driven by Alan, and a drool worthy Aston Martin that Karl Brauer cruised from London to Tuscany in. All of this, and of course much more, on this episode of The Drive. | Download Full Episode #254

We close out the show with some car talk with our new friend, Jeff Dorgay (@ToneAudio). Jeff fills us in on his Porsche Boxster and the repair traps he avoided.

Running your good car for just a couple miles at a time is bad for your engine! Jeff Dorgay (@ToneAudio) explains how useful it is to have a smart car and how much it saves his BMW Z4.

Jeff Dorgay (@ToneAudio) tells us about his BMW Z4 with a Dinan Stage 4 Performance package, but get this, it only comes as automatic! Jeff fills us in on the rest of his car collection.