Drive Thru News #36 - Do you have any ... Yellow Mustard?

The script is a detailed recap of GTM's monthly news episode, named 'The Drive Thru,' featuring automotive events and highlights, primarily focusing on Monterey Car Week. Sponsored by organizations like HPDEjunkie.com and Hooked on Driving, the episode covers various car shows, auctions, and events Eric attended in Monterey. Key points include attending Car Week for ten days, exploring 37 events, and taking over 5,000 photographs. Significant mentions are the Classic Motorsports Concours, Mecum Auctions, Laguna Seca Raceway, and Pebble Beach Classic. The episode also delves into automotive news, including Ford's financial challenges, Toyota's hydrogen fuel technology investments, new luxury sedans, and car discontinuations. Additionally, there are updates on EV infrastructure in the EU, the Tesla Cybertruck, and more. The show also commemorates long-term GTM members and provides details on upcoming automotive events and track days. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Welcome to Episode 36 00:01:55 Eric's California Adventure 00:02:31 Monterey Car Week Highlights 00:04:07 Pacific Grove Car Shows 00:06:23 Radius by Broad Arrow 00:08:44 Mecham Auctions Behind the Scenes 00:11:04 Private Parties and Veloce Media 00:13:33 Laguna Seca and Monterey Historics 00:17:45 Concours de Lemons 00:19:32 Concorso Italiano 00:21:56 Monterey Motorsports Festival 00:23:55 The Quail and Pebble Beach 00:31:48 Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche News 00:39:29 Ben Keating's Racing Insights 00:39:52 Ford's Struggles with the F-150 Lightning 00:40:36 Tesla's Success and Carbon Credits 00:40:54 Comparing Ford and Tesla's Strategies 00:42:48 Hyundai N74 Production Version 00:44:59 Honda S2000: A Classic Revisited 00:48:13 Toyota's Commitment to Hybrids and Hydrogen 00:50:38 Luxury SUVs and Off-Road Capabilities 00:50:44 Lexus LX 600 Review 00:54:51 EU's EV Charger Infrastructure Plan 00:56:30 EV Longevity and Market Saturation 01:06:24 The Future of Carbon Wheels 01:09:33 Lost and Found: Discontinued Cars 01:12:05 Texas EV Registration Fees 01:17:17 Cybertruck's Precision Manufacturing 01:20:23 The Cybertruck's Design Dilemma 01:20:59 DeLorean's Stainless Steel Struggles 01:24:00 Tesla's Range Controversy 01:26:51 DIY Car Modifications Gone Wrong 01:28:00 Car Show Reviews: Tex Mex Motors and Downey's Dream Cars 01:33:05 Robo Taxis and Autonomous Driving Issues 01:36:51 Rich People Problems: Aston Martin and Cadillac 01:52:45 Motorsports Updates and Events 02:02:25 Podcast Announcements and Farewells ==================== 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/