The Drive with Alan Taylor
THE DRIVE brings you all the latest automotive news, product reviews, celebrity guests and more. Hosted by award-winning automotive expert, Alan Taylor. For many years, Alan's expertise and quick wit has entertained millions on ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, FOX, and the Speed Channel.
Rank #1: Automotive Industry Greats at 2019 Pebble Beach Concours | #384.
It's one of the greatest weeks of the year for those in the car hobby; it's Monterey Car Week, and Alan is set up on the green of the 18th hole at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Kicking off the show, President and CEO of Justice Brothers, Inc., Ed Justice, Jr., chats about the impact Jay Leno has had on the car hobby, the Quail and its $1,000 ticket prices, the Rolex Historic Races, and the amazing display at the Jet Center. Then, Hagerty Publisher & Director of Business Development, Doug Clark, and Director of Business Development Automotive Lifestyle, Brad Phillips, discuss Hagerty's enrichment of the classic car ownership experience and the hobby in general. Also, Hagerty is more than just insurance these days, it's a lifestyle brand with a variety of media designed to capture the passion of the automotive industry. Changing lanes, we check in with Chasing Classic Cars Host, Wayne Carini, and Coker Group President and COO, Wade Kawasaki, on the state of the classic car hobby, the new wave of younger people getting involved, the Baja Boot on display at Pebble Beach, and the upcoming season of Chasing Classic Cars. Up next, automotive internet sensation, Supercar Blondie, describes how she blew up internationally as an automotive reviewer on social media and meets Barrett-Jackson Chairman and CEO, Craig Jackson for the first time! Did you know Supercar Blondie has never been to Barrett-Jackson or SEMA!? Shifting gears, we discuss the important role Barrett-Jackson has played in making the car hobby a vibrant piece of American culture today, with Meguiar's President, Barry Meguiar, and Craig Jackson. Then, Craig fills us in on Barrett-Jackson's expanded focus on digital media and teaching a new generation of car enthusiasts. Next in the hot seat, Saleen, Inc. Founder, Steve Saleen, divulges as much as he can about his expanded operations in China, the Saleen S1, the discontinuation of the S7 series, and the Saleen Cup. Last up, Head of Global Design for FCA, Ralph Gilles, shares his experience judging closed coupes of the 1930s at Pebble Beach, his love for the Dodge Viper, and what it's like to walk a mile in the shoes of the Head of Global Design for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Tune in for a jam-packed episode of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance fun. [00:00:00] Jay Leno is a Boon to the Car Hobby [00:06:08] The Quail, Historic Races, Jet Center [00:12:30] Hagerty Enriches Classic Car Experience [00:19:51] Hagerty is More than Insurance [00:27:30] Coker Tire, Baja Boot, and Wayne Carini [00:35:53] Young Timers and Evolution of Car Hobby [00:42:13] Supercar Blondie's Rise to Success [00:48:36] Craig Jackson and Supercar Blondie Meet [00:54:44] Barry Meguiar Praises Craig Jackson [01:02:05] Barrett-Jackson Launching More Digital [01:07:57] Steve Saleen at Pebble Beach Concours [01:18:07] Ralph Gilles Judges at Pebble Beach
Rank #2: SUVs, SUVs, SUVs, August Bounce Back, and 12 Best 2019 EVs | #388.
Small SUVs, performance SUVs, luxury SUVs, specialty SUVs - everybody is making SUVs these days, they're all the craze. After Alan reminisce about his trip to Washington D.C. with Automotive Journalist, BJ Killeen, she reviews the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio that she drove at Motorpress Guild Drive Days. Then we learn about the Hyundai Palisade and Genesis G80 and their amazing features and low-cost high-value pricing. Next up, Co-Founder of Cartender, and Freelance Automotive Journalist for CarGurus, Boston Globe, and U.S. News and World Report, George Kennedy III, reviews the Jaguar F-Pace SVR and it's amazing engine sound, and the 2019 Audi Q3 with updated MMI touch screen controls. Changing lanes, Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader, and Dealer.com Executive Publisher, Karl Brauer, discusses the Lamborghini Urus and how its the number 1 selling Lamborghini on the market right now and what this means for SUVs. Then we chat about the Monterey Car Week auction prices dip, the rise of mid engine cars and the upcoming unveiling of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible, and August's bounce back in auto sales. Closing out the show, Executive Editor for Autotrader, Brian Moody, gives us a list of Autotrader's top 12 picks for best new electric cars of 2019. Tune in to find out why the Lincoln Aviator and Hyundai Kona are his favorites. [00:00:00] Alan's Trip to Washington D.C. [00:05:46] Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio at MPG [00:12:31] Hyundai Palisade and Genesis G80 at MPG [00:19:52] Jaguar F-Pace, and Mercedes Peddling [00:28:07] 2019 Jaguar F-Pace SVR: a GT Experience [00:35:53] 2019 Audi Q3's New MMI Is a Nice Touch [00:42:14] Lamborghini Urus Is Now #1 Selling Lambo [00:48:56] Monterey Car Auction Dip Indicates Reset [00:54:44] It All Started With Lamborghini Miura [01:02:05] August Auto Sales Fix Industry Supply [01:08:41] 12 Best New Electric Cars for 2019 pt1 [01:18:06] 12 Best New Electric Cars for 2019 pt2
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