Pick Your Power | #530

03/05/23 • 87 min

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

CREDITS

Host: Alan Taylor
Producer: Dave Milligan
Copy Editor: Colleen Mahi

Contributor: Ed Justice Jr
Contributor: George Kennedy III
Contributor: 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
Article Link: https://www.autotrader.com/best-cars/10-cheapest-evs

Vehicles Discussed:

2023 Mazda CX30, 2024 Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Bolt EV, Toyota Prius, Ford F150 Lightning, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Honda Accord Hybrid, Ford Maverick Hybrid, Toyota Highlander, Tesla Model 3, Honda CRV Hybrid, Toyota Rav4 Hybrid

OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTED CHARITIES:

• Austin Hatcher Foundation
• AutoTempest.com
• Brembo
• Dodge
• Foundation of Human Understanding
• Shell
• Subaru

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CREDITS

Host: Alan Taylor
Producer: Dave Milligan
Copy Editor: Colleen Mahi

Contributor: Ed Justice Jr
Contributor: George Kennedy III
Contributor: 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
Article Link: https://www.autotrader.com/best-cars/10-cheapest-evs

Vehicles Discussed:

OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTED CHARITIES:

• Austin Hatcher Foundation
• AutoTempest.com
• Brembo
• Dodge
• Foundation of Human Understanding
• Shell
• Subaru

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An Italian Supercar, The 2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante Will Launch You Into The Future in 3.3 seconds. | #529

Contributor and friend Lauren Fix, Editor-in-Chief for Car Coach Reports starts the show with Alan as they dive into what is considered to be the 100 billion dollar self-driving scam. Tesla has to recall over 360,000 of their vehicles to update their self-driving software. Too many accidents with drivers depend on what Tesla sold them as a self-driving vehicle, as they take a cat nap at the wheel. Lauren says a lot of things need to be ironed out before the next level of self-driving is implemented, from government regulations to mother nature. Next up is 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. The duo discusses the lack of infrastructure for electric vehicles. Out of the 149,000 infrastructures placed throughout the country, only 11,000 of them are Level 3, which charges 3-20 miles a minute. The national average is 1 charging station for every 2280 residents. For level 3 charging stations, 1 for every 11,602 residents. Shifting gears and topics, Karl test-drove the 2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante, with 657 horsepower that will take you 0-62 in 3.3 seconds. With its carbon fiber panels, this lightweight SUV also has a “Rally” mode too which you can take, well off-road. BJ Killeen, Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason drops in with a few tidbits of information. Bentley is now ready to re-introduce its W12 engine, showcased in the new Bentley Batur. So, car collectors get ready! BJ also shed a little news on Faraday Future will soon release its electric vehicle, the FF91 Futures. BJ is not to sure how well Faraday will fare. Closing the show today is Stephen Cole Smith, Editor-in-Chief for Car Coach Reports, bringing what’s new in the motorsports world. Underdog Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the Daytona 500. A one car team, owned by Brad Dougherty, the first black owner to win the Daytona 500. Fontana Raceway will hold its last race this weekend before being torn down. A smaller track with more action will take it’s place. Stephen shares that he will be attending the Emilia Concourse, to which he prefers to attend because it’s a little more relaxed. Jeff Gordon will the honoree this year, and Stephen say’s it’s well deserved. Join us for our next episode as Ed Justice Jr., Brian Moody, George Kenney III, and BJ Killeen bring us more on what’s happening in the autoworld.

[00:00:00] – Contributor Lauren Fix
[00:07:12] – Tesla Recall
[00:13:01] – Montana All Weather Test Drive
[00:20:52] – Contributor Karl Brauer
[00:29:01] – Not Enough Infrastructures
[00:37:23] – Lamborghini Urus Performante
[00:43:43] – Contributor BJ Killeen
[00:50:16] – Bentley W12
[00:56:44] – Faraday Future
[01:04:35] – Contributor Stephen Cole Smith
[01:14:03] – Last Race for Fontana
[01:21:06]– Emilia Concourse

CREDITS

Host: Alan Taylor
Producer: Dave Milligan
Copy Editor: Colleen Mahi

Contributor: Lauren Fix
Contributor: Karl Brauer
Contributor: BJ Killeen Contributor: Stephen Cole Smith

EXPLORE MORE WITH HELPFUL LINKS:

Contributor: BJ Killeen | Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason
Contributor: Lauren Fix | Editor in-Chief for Car Coach Reports.
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: Stephen Cole Smith | Editor in-Chief for Car Coach Reports.

Vehicles Discussed:

Infinity Q50, Infinity QX50, Infinity QX55, Infinity QX60, Infinity QX80, 2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante, Faraday FF91 Futures, Bentley Batur,

OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTED CHARITIES:

• Austin Hatcher Foundation
• AutoTempest.com
• Brembo
• Dodge
• Foundation of Human Understanding
• Shell
•

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The New Buzz Around Town is the 2024 Dodge Hornet, Small Crossover with a Big Attitude | #531

“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

CREDITS

Host: Alan Taylor
Producer: Dave Milligan
Copy Editor: Colleen Mahi

Contributor: Karl Brauer
Contributor: Lauren Fix
Contributor: Josh Hancock Contributor: Brian Moody

EXPLORE MORE WITH HELPFUL LINKS:

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.
Article link: https://www.iseecars.com/new-cars-with-greatest-price-hikes-study#v=2023-02
Contributor: Lauren Fix | Editor in-Chief for Car Coach Reports.
Contributor: Josh Hancock | JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant.
Contributor: Brian Moody | Executive Editor of Auto Trader.com and KBB.com
Article Link: https://www.autotrader.com/best-cars/best-new-cars-of-2023

Vehicles Discussed:

2019 Ford GT Carbon Series, Genesis GV70, Jeep Wrangler, Mercedes Benz GLB, Porsche Taycan, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Chevy Silverado 1500, Volkswagen ARTEON, Cadillac LYRIQ, Mazda CX-9, Corvette E-Ray, Ford F150 R Raptor, 2023 Acura Integra, 2023 BMW 7 series, 2023 Corvette Z06, Genesis GV60, 2023 H...