Drive Thru News #12 - Anniversary Episode

In this episode of GTM's monthly news show 'The Drive Thru,' the team celebrates their one-year anniversary, reflecting on turning 52 weeks into 72 episodes thanks to creative editing and a wealth of content. The hosts express gratitude for their supporters and recap popular topics from the past year. They delve into current automotive and motorsport news, including Porsche's increasing stake in Rimac, the acquisition of Bugatti by Rimac, and the introduction of new electric hypercars claiming staggering speeds. The episode also highlights industry developments such as Stellantis' new Jeep models, Dodge's last muscle cars before transitioning to EVs, and unique Ferrari model cars. The hosts cover automotive-related recalls and the growth of the electric vehicle market, with Tesla opening its charging network to other EVs and Electrify America reaching 600 stations. They humorously discuss bizarre incidents like a moving bridge hit by a dump truck and a homemade Lamborghini Countach built in a basement. The episode wraps up with motorsport updates, including Formula 1 controversies, Alfa Romeo's continued participation, and IMSA's new entrants. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 One Year Anniversary Celebration 00:02:05 Rimac's Big Moves 00:07:16 Stellantis and Jeep Updates 00:10:20 Dodge's Last Hoorah 00:15:45 Ferrari's Mini Models 00:18:02 Volkswagen Audi Group News 00:29:54 Lost and Found: Hidden Gems 00:37:56 Collector Finds and Junkyard Gold 00:38:34 The Lamborghini Countach Basement Build 00:43:44 Jet-Powered Volkswagen Beetle 00:46:23 Richard Hammond's Top Five Cars 00:48:57 Biggest Flops in Automotive History 00:50:59 Random EVs and Concept Cars 00:57:14 Electrifying America and Charging Networks 01:02:04 Chevy Bolt Recall and Safety Concerns 01:04:32 California's Crackdown on ECU Tunes 01:09:58 Ford's Skyline Trademark and Bronco Issues 01:13:46 Ford Mach E Fragrance 01:15:31 Fragrance Models and Spokespersons 01:16:21 Clarkson's Farm Craze 01:17:51 Florida Man Stories 01:18:12 Dump Truck Hits Bridge 01:22:10 Human-Powered Car Antics 01:27:49 Vigilante Car Owner 01:30:29 Mountain Man Dan's Segment 01:31:23 F1 Drama and Controversies 01:42:25 Rally and IMSA Updates 01:46:15 Upcoming Events and Announcements 01:52:46 Closing Thoughts and Thank Yous ==================== 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/