Drive Thru News #48 - Boun Ferragosto! (Car Week 2024)

In episode 48 of The Drive Thru, the hosts provide a comprehensive monthly recap of automotive, motorsport, and car-adjacent news. Sponsored by several auto-centric organizations, this episode covers a wide range of topics. The hosts begin by humorously chiding their lack of preparation before diving into a detailed review of notable cars sold at the recent Monterey Car Week auction. They discuss the rising prices and rarity of vehicles such as the Bugatti Chiron, Ferraris, and vintage models. They also touch upon car events, including the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix and Rocks and Revs in Cleveland, highlighting unique attendee cars and future plans. Furthermore, the hosts examine industry news, noting BMW and Volkswagen's strategic moves and recalls. They cover a broad spectrum from the affordability of the VW ID Buzz to the soaring prices of new Lamborghinis and the recall of 720,000 BMW vehicles for fire risks. Additionally, the episode explores quirky automotive initiatives like solar-powered EV chargers created by college students and updates from various racing disciplines. They end by previewing Clarkson, Hammond, and May's final episode on Amazon Prime, reflecting on their legacy. The episode offers a blend of humor, in-depth analysis, and a tribute to automotive culture. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Welcome to Episode 48 00:02:01 Car Week Highlights 00:03:34 Top Auctioned Cars at Monterey Car Week 00:18:38 Vintage Racing and Pittsburgh Car Week 00:22:18 Rocks and Revs Event Recap 00:26:14 Volkswagen's New Models and Pricing 00:35:37 Lamborghini's Evolution Under VW Group 00:37:26 The New Audi A6 and S6 Sportback E-Trons 00:40:17 Volkswagen's Strategy with the Mark 8 GTI 00:47:51 BMW's Massive Recall 00:49:48 Citroën's Exit from Australia 00:50:29 Fiat Panda's Future 00:53:18 Ford Maverick Lobo Edition 00:56:40 GM's Layoffs and Lawsuits 00:59:40 Toyota GR Corolla's Warranty Issues 01:09:13 Acura's New NSX EV 01:11:41 Can-Am's Three-Wheeled Vehicle 01:13:48 Street Legal Three-Wheelers 01:14:22 British Car Offerings 01:15:07 Solar-Powered Innovations 01:16:25 Mystic Cobras and Color-Changing Cars 01:24:22 Tesla Recalls and Issues 01:43:44 Motorsports News and Updates 01:49:17 Podcast Announcements and Wrap-Up ==================== 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/