Drive Thru News #11 - June ’21

In episode 11 of The Drive Thru, GTM's monthly automotive news series, the hosts cover an eclectic mix of updates in the world of motorsports and automotive culture. The episode thanks its numerous sponsors and introduces Donovan Lara, CEO of GarageRiot, as the special guest co-host. They start with the news of Ford being penalized $1.3 billion for importing Transit Connect vans with incorrect tariffs. Moving on, they discuss the upcoming 7.3L twin-turbo EcoBoost V8 from Ford, the Tesla Model 3’s struggles in Norway, and the halted production of the Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette due to chip shortages. The team also covers the rise of performance EVs like the Mustang Mach-E and the weight concerns of the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Hummer EV. They highlight the return of Alfa Romeo's GTV and Duetto sports cars, the revival of Lamborghini's hybridization plans, and Volkswagen’s new GTX versions of the ID.3 and ID.4. Bizarre topics like Richard Hammond's new rustoration show and Motor Mythbusters are also mentioned. The podcast delves into motorsports with updates from NASCAR at COTA, the Indy 500, WRC, IMSA WEC, and Formula 1. Notably, they celebrate the historic women-led racing team at the Indy 500. The episode also includes fun segments on lost and found classic cars and other quirky automotive news. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsors 00:01:09 Ford's $1.3 Billion Penalty 00:03:29 Ford's New EcoBoost V8 00:06:15 EV Revolution and the Mach-E 00:10:41 Chip Shortages Impacting Production 00:21:29 Ford Bronco's Off-Road Adventure 00:25:05 Alfa Romeo's Exciting Future 00:30:55 Lamborghini's Electric Plans 00:35:47 The Rise of the ID.4 and ID.3 00:37:06 GTX: The New GTI? 00:37:30 Drift Mode: Necessary or Nuisance? 00:39:29 Green Mobility Experiments in Greece 00:40:56 The Return of the Five-Cylinder Audi 00:44:16 Nicolas Cage's Impressive Car Collection 00:46:04 Lost and Found: Rare Car Discoveries 00:48:38 Collector Car Market Trends 01:01:14 The Controversial Tesla Plaid Edition 01:06:54 The Boring Company's Vegas Tunnel 01:11:19 Unexpected Car Videos 01:12:18 The Bizarre Citroen 2CV Roadster 01:14:23 The Worst Internship Ever 01:16:04 Strange Incident at Circle K 01:18:04 NASCAR at COTA: A Rainy Disaster 01:20:55 Women Making History at Indy 500 01:24:36 The Mystery of Michael Schumacher 01:25:55 Toyota's Rally Prius Experiment 01:29:57 BMW's Return to Le Mans 01:31:40 Motor Mythbusters and Richard Hammond's New Show 01:34:21 Sad News in Motorsport 01:38:56 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts ==================== 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/