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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2024 · 1H 50M

Drive Thru News #42 - In the future, we'll all be driving levitating eggs!

from BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show · host Gran Touring Motorsports

In episode 42 of 'The Drive Thru,' GTM's monthly automotive news series, the hosts thank their sponsors such as HPDEjunkie.com, Hooked on Driving, and AmericanMuscle.com, among others. The episode kicks off with a discussion about various automotive and motorsport updates, including Tesla's Cybertruck controversies, Super Bowl car commercials, and the unveiling of the RS6 GTO concept. They also discuss the reliability of brands like Volkswagen and Fiat, BMW's stance on manual transmissions, and Chrysler’s new Halcyon concept. Highlights from GTM’s 'Brake Fix' Season 4 include interviews with notable guests like Mario Andretti and Monster Jam's Bryce Kenny, crossovers with other podcasts, and a look back at significant motorsport events. The episode concludes with lost and found car deals, amusing Florida man stories, motorsport news, and a teaser for Season 5. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Kicking Off the Episode 00:01:02 Cybertruck Update 00:02:21 Season 4 Finale and February Highlights 00:03:26 Super Bowl Car Commercials 00:08:38 Rolex 24 Hours Recap 00:10:01 WEC and IMSA Updates 00:13:46 Season 4 Highlights and Memorable Episodes 00:28:02 Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche News 00:36:33 The Mercedes-Benz Experience 00:37:14 BMW's Manual Transmission Dilemma 00:38:24 The Future of Driving: Autopilot and Electric Cars 00:39:57 Stellantis and the Chrysler Conundrum 00:45:09 Ferrari and the Mille Miglia 00:46:11 American Muscle at Le Mans 00:49:30 Hyundai's Surprising Nürburgring Performance 00:52:40 Toyota's EV Shift 00:55:17 Electric Motocross and Concept Cars 01:00:48 The Uncool Wall: Vetter Slash 01:03:17 TeslaGate: Cybertruck and VR Driving 01:11:42 Speed Limiters and the Future of Driving 01:13:07 The Future of Autonomous Vehicles 01:13:47 Speed Limits in a Sci-Fi World 01:15:16 The Reality of Computer-Controlled Cars 01:16:09 DC's Speeding Legislation 01:18:24 The Great Car Debate: GTR or RX-7? 01:20:31 Vandalism in San Francisco 01:22:52 Horse and Buggy Theft in Michigan 01:26:11 Florida Man Strikes Again 01:30:04 Motorsports News and Updates 01:46:09 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts ==================== 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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In episode 42 of ’The Drive Thru,’ GTM’s monthly automotive news series, the hosts thank their sponsors such as HPDEjunkie.com, Hooked on Driving, and AmericanMuscle.com, among others. The episode kicks off with a discussion about various automotive and motorsport updates, including Tesla’s Cybertruck controversies, Super Bowl car commercials, and the unveiling of the RS6 GTO concept. They also discuss the reliability of brands like Volkswagen and Fiat, BMW’s stance on manual transmissions, and Chrysler’s new Halcyon concept. Highlights from GTM’s ’Brake Fix’ Season 4 include interviews with notable guests like Mario Andretti and Monster Jam’s Bryce Kenny, crossovers with other podcasts, and a look back at significant motorsport events. The episode concludes with lost and found car deals, amusing Florida man stories, motorsport news, and a teaser for Season 5.

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