EPISODE · Aug 29, 2020 · 1H 42M
Drive Thru News #2 - August ‘20
from BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show · host Gran Touring Motorsports
The Drive Thru is GTM's monthly news episode, featuring Brad, Eric, and Tania covering a variety of automotive topics. They delve into the latest industry news, like BMW's announcement of the M3 Touring and its unavailability in the U.S., the Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZR1's top speed, and Cadillac's new electric SUV, the Lyriq. They also touch on niche stories, like the failed attempt to revive the Trabant as an electric vehicle and a Florida man's antics involving a Porsche and counterfeit checks. The episode rounds out with discussions on motorsports, including Formula 1 updates, the Indy 500, and a scary crash at a MotoGP race. The GTM crew also highlights their recent successful Summer Bash event and gives a nod to upcoming podcast episodes and new members. The episode concludes with quirky stories such as a square body truck hauling 32,000 pounds and a man riding on the hood of a semi-truck in his underwear in Florida. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsors 00:00:54 BMW's New M3 Touring Wagon 00:04:46 Detroit's Corporate Drama 00:07:56 Chevrolet Corvette C7 and C8 Updates 00:12:51 Best GT Cars by Road and Track 00:16:35 Vehicles Discontinued in 2021 00:22:32 Best Cars for Teens in 2020 00:25:51 Electric and Hydrogen Car Innovations 00:32:35 The Hindenburg Disaster and Hydrogen Safety 00:33:15 Hyperion's Hydrogen Fuel Tank Innovations 00:36:00 Hydrogen Vehicles: Past and Present 00:37:44 Cadillac's New Electric SUV: The Lyriq 00:42:14 Tesla's Revolutionary Windshield Wiper 00:48:07 The Electric Trabant: A Retro Revival 00:51:33 Motorsport News and Updates 00:54:39 F1's 2020 Season Adjustments 00:55:58 Cheating in Motorsports: Historical Cases 01:02:15 Indy 500 and MotoGP Highlights 01:07:21 The Greatest F1 Driver Debate 01:08:55 Tom Cruise's Racing Career 01:12:58 Florida Man Strikes Again 01:17:50 Square Body Truck Challenge 01:21:01 DeLorean Watches and Brake Clean 01:27:38 Peter Brock Documentary 01:31:15 Lego and 3D Printed Cars 01:37:21 GTM News and Shoutouts ==================== 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/
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The Drive Thru is GTM’s monthly news episode, featuring Brad, Eric, and Tania covering a variety of automotive topics. They delve into the latest industry news, like BMW’s announcement of the M3 Touring and its unavailability in the U.S., the Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZR1’s top speed, and Cadillac’s new electric SUV, the Lyriq. They also touch on niche stories, like the failed attempt to revive the Trabant as an electric vehicle and a Florida man’s antics involving a Porsche and counterfeit checks. The episode rounds out with discussions on motorsports, including Formula 1 updates, the Indy 500, and a scary crash at a MotoGP race. The GTM crew also highlights their recent successful Summer Bash event and gives a nod to upcoming podcast episodes and new members. The episode concludes with quirky stories such as a square body truck hauling 32,000 pounds and a man riding on the hood of a semi-truck in his underwear in Florida.
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