Drive Thru News #18 - Party like it’s 99!

In the 18th episode of GTM's monthly news update, 'The Drive Thru,' hosts discuss a plethora of automotive topics ranging from new vehicle releases to motorsport recaps and quirky automotive-related stories. They begin by acknowledging their sponsors and thanking supporters before diving into discussions about cars headed for discontinuation in 2022, including the demise of models like the Toyota Land Cruiser and BMW i3. They also cover the rise of electric vehicles, including upcoming models and market trends. The episode features entertaining banter about ill-fated and bizarre vehicle innovations like retractable exhaust tips by Ford and color-changing paint from BMW. Additionally, they highlight various automotive anomalies, from a $15 million Ferrari-powered boat to a monument-status Lancia parked for 47 years. The segment 'Florida Man Stories' provides humorous and outrageous tales, including crimes and odd behaviors involving cars. Motorsport news covers significant events like the upcoming Rolex 24 at Daytona and announcements in the world of Formula 1 and IndyCar. The hosts conclude with community updates, promoting upcoming events, and acknowledging Patreon supporters. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Episode 18 Kickoff 00:01:29 Cars Headed to the Graveyard in 2022 00:06:59 New and Expected EVs 00:16:51 Zombie Cars Still for Sale 00:21:17 Used Car Market Insights 00:26:05 Volkswagen and Audi News 00:37:24 Stellantis Updates 00:44:43 Chevy and Ford News 00:48:21 Big Power from Small Displacement 00:48:27 GM's New Z06: Hype or Letdown? 00:49:39 Ford's Retractable Exhaust Tips 00:51:06 Ford's New Crate Motor: The Illuminator 00:51:52 Modded Ford Ranger with Mustang Face 00:52:33 Retro-Inspired Electric Pickups 00:54:13 New F-150 Lightning Pricing 00:56:25 Grand Wagoneer: First Impressions 00:58:15 Electric Silverado Announcement 00:59:20 Ford Beats Tesla in Stock Growth 01:00:29 Toyota's TacoZilla Camper 01:02:15 Van Life Market Trends 01:03:42 Rotary Engine Motorcycle 01:04:25 Bugatti's Electric Scooter 01:06:36 Ferrari-Powered Boat for Sale 01:07:48 Used Car Market Insanity 01:10:14 The Andrew Bang Question 01:11:57 Passing of Hazel Chapman 01:13:30 Pininfarina Battista: Hyper EV 01:14:13 Nissan's Electric Pickup Concept 01:16:01 Lexus Hydrogen Off-Roader 01:18:05 Mercedes EQXX: 620-Mile Range 01:20:19 Sony's Vision S Electric Cars 01:24:51 Tesla's Price Hike and Hertz Orders 01:27:42 The Cost of Renting a Tesla 01:29:22 Cybertruck Delays and Design Issues 01:32:57 Tesla's Video Game Ban 01:34:32 Blowing Up a Tesla in Finland 01:36:49 DriveTribe Shuts Down 01:38:24 The Return of Ronald Teddy Bear Wheels 01:39:52 Motorcycle Cannonball Record 01:41:04 New York's Crackdown on Loud Exhausts 01:42:53 Driving Backwards on 395 01:44:45 Florida Man's Crazy Car Stories 02:00:54 Motorsports News and Updates 02:08:50 Upcoming 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/