Drive Thru News #7 - Season 1 Finale

The Drive Thru, hosted by Brad, Eric, and Tania, is a monthly news recap sponsored by various automotive organizations. This edition, Winter Edition, is the last episode of Season One. The hosts discussed various topics, including the upcoming second season of Brake Fix, the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R, changes in the automotive industry such as the Stellantis merger, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and the Tuatara speed record. They also highlighted updates on the electric vehicle market, including Audi e-tron GT, Ford's Mustang Mach-E, and the global chip shortage affecting car production. The episode also delved into motorsport events like Rolex 24, their virtual racing league, and WRC updates. The conclusion featured the segment 'Would You Like Fries With That?' with amusing car stories and a summary of upcoming events and new patron acknowledgments. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Season One Finale and Upcoming Season Two 00:01:52 Volkswagen 2022 Golf R Review 00:04:12 Volkswagen's Manual Transmission and Model Changes 00:07:59 Stellantis Merger and SRT Division Changes 00:11:48 New Jeep Grand Cherokee L 00:14:03 SSC Tuatara Speed Record Controversy 00:17:27 Super Bowl Car Commercials 00:28:35 Toyota GR Yaris vs. Nissan GTR Nismo 00:31:39 Retro Car Sales: Dodge Viper 00:33:29 Viper vs. Jeep Patriot: A Surprising Sales Comparison 00:34:26 Modding the Viper: A Japanese Tuner's Unique Take 00:36:56 Porsche's Attempt to Replace the 911: The 928 Prototype 00:40:46 Reviving the Mark II Escort: A UK Company's Ambitious Project 00:42:16 Audi e-tron GT: A New Era of Electric Performance 00:47:30 The C8 Corvette: New Versions and a Hybrid Twist 00:49:57 Fiat 500 Drag Race: A Battle Across Decades 00:55:02 Ford Mustang Mach-E: A Controversial EV 01:05:19 Renault R5 EV: A Retro Revival 01:06:31 Hyundai Ioniq 5: Entering the EV Hot Hatch Market 01:08:17 BMW's Bold Design Choices 01:08:55 Rolls Royce Enters the EV Market 01:10:36 Tesla's Reliability and Financial Secrets 01:14:39 Global Chip Shortage Impact on EVs 01:17:38 Motor Sports News and Updates 01:22:38 Virtual Racing League for Charity 01:24:06 Winter Highlights and Fun Stories 01:40:15 Wrapping Up Season One ==================== 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/