The Drive with Alan Taylor

Lauren Fix shared her experience with Alan Taylor at the New York International Auto Show and made it clear that people should not be forced to buy electric cars. She believes that electric vehicles are not practical for everyone as... The post The Magnificent 2024 Lexus IS 500 is Sleek and Powerful | #569 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Brian Moody, Executive Editor of Auto Trader.com and KBB.com shared some good news on the show. According to Cox Automotive, new vehicle affordability is at its best in 31 months. The typical payment has decreased by 0.7% for February, and... The post The 2024 BMW XM, The Pinnacle of Engineering Excellence | #568 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Alan and Karl, Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, North American Car and Truck of the Year juror, and board member and Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com, are both proud owners of the 2023 Dodge Demon 170, discussed how some automakers... The post Honda Keeps The Competition On Their Toes With The New 2024 Acura TLX Type S | #566 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Alan is at the Barrett Jackson event in Scottsdale. Our guest, Mark Valentino, Director of Business Development at Radford Racing School, boasts highly-skilled instructors who teach driving skills. They are developing a course program for the new Demon 170 to... The post They’re Back, the 2024 Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, Arizona| #565 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Alan welcomes back friend and contributor BJ Killeen – Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason. Barrett-Jackson, the renowned auction house, is back with a new online streaming feature available at tv.barrett-jackson.com. Alan will be attending their symposiums. BJ Killeen shares... The post Raising Your Pulse with the 2024 BMW Z4 Convertible| #564 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Revolution is underway as technology revolutionizes the way we live our daily lives. From robotic kitchens to autonomous driving, the advancements in technology are changing the way we communicate, work, and play. It’s an exciting time to be alive, and... The post The Future Is Here | #563 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Alan welcomes Karl Brauer- an automotive industry analyst, Forbes Autos contributor, North American Car and Truck of the Year juror, board member, and executive analyst for ISeeCars.com. Recently, Karl decided to install an infotainment system in his 2012 Porsche 911... The post The Exhilarating 2023 Lexus RX350 Crafted For Performance | #562 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Closing the year with Alan is George Kennedy III – co-founder of Cartender.com and Vice President of the New England Motor Press Association, who contributes to U.S. News & World Report, CarGurus, Forbes Wheels, and The Drive. Alan asked George... The post The Unstoppable, Next Level Performance, 2024 BMW M2 | #561 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Alan is joined by BJ Killeen, an automotive journalist and voice of reason. The TESLA Cyber truck is still a popular topic of discussion. TESLA filed a recall for over 2 million vehicles due to the auto-pilot feature not doing... The post Everyone Has a “Car” Story, Tales From the Garage and Beyond | #560 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

BJ Killeen, an automotive journalist, and the voice of reason. BJ Killeen talks about the latest automotive news, particularly on electric vehicles. She says that the general public has mixed feelings about them – some love them, while others hate... The post Silky and Smooth, the 2024 Lexus LC500 Series, Leaves You Breathless| #559 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Alan attended the F1 race in Las Vegas, NV, and starts the show with special guest, Mark Wang – President and Chief Executive Officer at Hilton Grand Vacations. Mark shares how the spirit of experience and hospitality drives the Hilton... The post Formula 1 Hits The Las Vegas Strip and the L.A. Auto Show Introduces the Next Generation| #558 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Alan starts off the show with Lauren Fix – Editor-in-Chief for Car Coach Reports. Lauren shares her experience of the L.A. Auto Show where Toyota showcased its new 2025 Toyota Tacoma, 2025 Toyota Camry, 2025 Toyota Crown SUV, “The Signia”.... The post Automakers Unlocking The Future | #557 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Joining Alan today is Karl Brauer, an Automotive Industry Analyst, Forbes Autos Contributor, North American Car and Truck of the Year juror, board member, and Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com. The good news is that the strike is over, and workers... The post The New 2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT, Is On Fire! | #556 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Alan and BJ Killeen – Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason start todays episode of “The Drive” discussing Stellantis’ withdrawal from the Consumer Electronics Show due to the UAW strike’s impact. They talk about the challenge automakers face to meet... The post Double Trouble with the 2023 Toyota GR86 and the 2023 Subaru BRZ | #555 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

BJ Killeen is a well-known automotive journalist, known for her fair and balanced reporting. In recent news, Subaru of America has announced their “Share the Love” event, where they will donate $250 to charities when you purchase or lease a... The post The Impressive 2023 Toyota Corolla SXE Hybrid: A Perfect Combination of Style and Efficiency | #554 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Karl Brauer, an automotive industry analyst, Forbes Autos contributor, North American Car and Truck of the Year juror, and board member, as well as the Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com, joins Alan to open the show today. Environmentalists are the new... The post The Art of Luxury: How the 2023 Lexus RX350H is Redefining the Driving Experience | #553 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Today’s show features George Kennedy, the co-founder of Cartender.com, and the Vice President of the New England Motor Press Association. George is a prominent contributor to various publications including U.S. News & World Report, CarGurus, Forbes Wheels, and The Drive... The post Introducing The Elegant and Sophisticated 2023 Infiniti QX60, And Special Guest, John Clay Wolfe | #552 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Alan welcomes Lauren Fix, Editor-in-Chief for Car Coach Reports, to the show. Alan asks the question on everyone’s mind: why are gas prices skyrocketing? It’s all politics. The US oil reserve has hit a minimum thanks to the current administration,... The post The Powerful and Adventurous, 2024 Kia EV9 Is The New Kid on The Block | #551 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Today, Alan’s guest and contributor is BJ Killeen. BJ is an automotive journalist and a voice of reason. She joins the show to discuss the latest news from the automotive industry. The Mercedes Benz G Wagon is a status symbol... The post Fast, Fun, and Fabulous, Acura Unleashes it’s 2024 Acura Integra Type S | #550 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Opening the show today with Alan is BJ Killeen, an automotive journalist and voice of reason. BJ announces that Fisker, the automaker, has added a new electric vehicle called the Pear (Personal Electric Automotive Revolution) to its fleet. This is... The post The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Has No Boundaries | #549 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.