Drive Thru News #10 - May ’21

In the 10th episode of 'The Drive Thru' news segment by Gran Touring Motorsports (GTM), sponsored by notable automotive platforms like HPDEjunkie.com and AmericanMuscle.com, the hosts provide a roundup of automotive, motorsport, and car-adjacent news. Highlights include the unveiling of the 2022 Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR 86, a record-breaking auction for a Subaru Impreza 22B STI, production delays in the automotive industry due to the chip shortage, and electric vehicle announcements from major brands like Ford and Mercedes. The episode also features segments on unique car rescues, odd news stories involving luxury cars, and emerging trends in motorsports. Upcoming GTM events such as off-road adventures, track days, and charity fundraisers are previewed, with a call to action for listeners to support the community through Patreon. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsors 00:01:10 Automotive News: Subaru and Toyota 00:04:58 Subaru Impreza Auction Shock 00:06:54 Ford's Production Woes and EV Plans 00:10:10 Stellantis Emission Fraud Scandal 00:13:24 Lost and Found: New Old Vehicles 00:16:27 Honda's Electric Future 00:17:28 Hydrogen vs. Electric Debate 00:20:36 Fuel Shortage Madness 00:27:10 Lamborghini's EV Entry 00:28:30 British EV Restomods 00:31:33 Lotus Emira: The Last ICE Car 00:33:11 Tesla's Financial Puzzle 00:35:57 Mercedes EQS: A Tesla Fighter? 00:37:44 Retrofit Revolution: EVs in Classic Cars 00:38:06 Tesla's Competition: Audi and Porsche 00:39:05 GM's Mini EV: A Modern K Car 00:41:58 Newegg Sells Car Parts? 00:43:03 Off-Road Adventures and Jeep Rescues 00:45:21 Ferrari in the Lake: A Costly Mistake 00:46:37 Tuatara Transport Tragedy 00:48:20 Florida's Flying Turtle Incident 00:50:21 Speeding Stories: Mustang and More 00:53:05 Red Mist: Porsche vs. Mustang 00:54:16 Tesla's Self-Driving Failures 00:56:18 Formula One Updates and Cancellations 01:01:08 NHRA Adds EV Class 01:01:46 Australian Drag Racing: Lamborghini Countach 01:02:56 Downhill Power Wheels Racing 01:04:12 GTM Events and Announcements ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/