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.

Lauren Fix, the Editor-in-Chief for Car Coach Reports, has warned that if the United Auto Workers (UAW) decide to go on strike, it could cause major trouble. UAW is demanding an increase in wages of up to $150 an hour,... The post The Carnivorous 2023 Ford Raptor R, Claws It’s Way To The Top of the Food Chain | #548 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

In this report, Lauren Fix, the Editor-in-Chief for Car Coach Reports, discusses the challenges faced by car manufacturers who are forced to produce specific products by the government. Failure to comply with regulations can result in hefty fines and fees.... The post Going Back to its Roots with the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser | #547 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

We are excited to have BJ Killeen, an automotive journalist and voice of reason, back on The Drive. There is currently a competition between GM, BMW, Mercedes, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and Stellantis to install 30,000 new DC fast charging stations... The post Sculpted and Engineered Just For You, the 2023 Infiniti Q50 | #546 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Alan is joined by BJ Killeen, an automotive journalist and voice of reason, to discuss VinFast, a new Vietnamese automaker. With only 128 registrations in America, BJ suggests that due to the lack of brand recognition and high price tag,... The post 2024 Ford Mustang GT Drifts Its Way Onto The Scene With No Competition | #545 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

During a brief conversation, Alan and BJ Killeen, an automotive journalist and friend, discussed the possibility of a strike with the United Auto Workers. Stellantis, Ford, and GM need to renegotiate a list of demands before their contract ends. Some... The post 2023 Toyota Tundra LTD is Utilitarian and Modern – A Truck That Feels Like A Truck! | #544 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

My friend and contributor BJ Killeen, an automotive journalist and voice of reason, has returned from a quick visit to the Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas. According to BJ, the auction had fewer cars than usual, and none of the... The post The Visionary 2023 Mercedes EQS SUV is Wild, Fast, and Powerful | #543 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Today on the show, Alan is joined by BJ Killeen, an automotive journalist and trusted friend. They begin by reflecting on fond memories before diving into the latest news. Recently, former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn filed a lawsuit against Nissan,... The post The World Class and Lavish 2023 Mercedes EQS SUV | #542 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

This week, Alan is joined by BJ Killeen, an automotive journalist and a voice of reason. Barrett-Jackson 2023, known as the ‘World’s Greatest’ auction, is scheduled to take place on June 22-24th in Las Vegas. BJ highlights some of the... The post Going Once, Going Twice, Sold! | #541 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

Here’s some automotive news from 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. A study was conducted comparing the annual mileage of electric... The post The 2023 Nissan Z Is Back, Gorgeous and Powerful, What More Do You Need!| #540 appeared first on 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... The post A True Gentlemen’s Car, The 2023 Aston Martin DBX 707 Luxury SUV| #539 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

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... The post The New Era of Electric Vehicles Doesn’t Seem To Tickle Everyone’s Fancy! | #538 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.

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... The post The New 2023 BMW M2 Exceeds All Expectations and Demands All the Attention | #537 appeared first on THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor.