Drive Thru News #19 - Season 2 FINALE! (Showcase: FERRARI)

This month's episode of 'The Drive Thru,' GTM's automotive news recap, features a variety of topics. It opens with a message of appreciation for sponsors and a special announcement about the end of Season 2, wrapping up with 56 episodes. The hosts dive into discussions on the continuing availability of manual transmission cars in 2022, surprising models that still offer it, and how brands like BMW and Ford are catering to car enthusiasts. There’s also a lively debate on boring vehicle designs and various manufacturer news, including the phasing out of the Chevy Spark and Volkswagen Passat, the revealing of the latest Mustang GT3 for upcoming IMSA races, and Ford's Maverick pickup. The episode also covers electric vehicles, with a focus on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and a notable Defender EV conversion. The segment shares insights into Formula One and Rolex 24 updates, the continued debate on balance of power in motorsports, and GTM's memorable events and collaborations in Season 2. This episode ends season two on a high, setting the stage for the upcoming Season 3. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Season Two Finale Announcement 00:01:33 Manual Transmission Cars in 2022 00:06:17 Road & Track's 2022 Performance Car of the Year 00:09:45 Ferrari's New SUV and Innovations 00:19:32 Porsche, Audi, and VW Updates 00:30:00 BMW's Design Changes and New Models 00:33:36 Ford and GM News 00:45:01 Chevy Spark Discontinued: Last Chance to Buy 00:49:07 Toyota's GT3 Concept: A Mercedes Lookalike? 00:51:02 Hyundai Ioniq 5: The Best Affordable Electric Car? 00:52:11 The EV vs. Petrol Debate: Breaking Down the Numbers 00:57:31 Subaru's WRX Station Wagon: Only in Australia 00:58:02 The $111,000 Acura Integra: Is It Worth It? 01:00:37 Toyota's Autonomous Drifting Supra 01:03:16 Hyundai and Kia Recall: Fire Hazard Warning 01:04:29 JDM Cars Spotted in the Wild 01:07:33 Lost and Found: Rare and Unique Cars for Sale 01:12:51 New EVs and Concepts: From Alpha to Rivian 01:24:03 Tesla's Cybertruck and Roadster Delays 01:25:35 Tesla Karaoke: The Turn On Tesla Mic Feature 01:26:57 Space Roadster: Four Years in Orbit 01:28:18 Tesla's Space Adventure 01:29:06 Jeep Grand Cherokee Design Debate 01:31:03 Flying Cars: The Future of Transportation? 01:33:58 Lego's Speed Champions Lineup 01:37:16 Florida Man Chronicles 01:47:15 NASCAR and Formula One Updates 01:53:00 Rolex 24 at Daytona Recap 01:57:45 WRC and Esports Highlights 02:03:15 HPDE Events and Season 2 Retrospective ==================== 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/