Drive Thru News #8 - Welcome to Season 2!

The March edition of The Drive Thru, GTM's monthly news episode, covers a range of topics from the debate over Jeep's Cherokee name to changes in the automotive industry's approach to electric vehicles and hybrid technologies. Key discussions include Stellantis' merger impacts, Ford's new security measures, Porsche's synthetic fuels, and GM's halt in Camaro production due to semiconductor shortages. Motorsport highlights touch on the anticipated return of Audi to rally racing, Ferrari's plans for a new hypercar in the LMDH class, and the recent tragic death of racing icon Sabine Schmidt. The episode concludes with updates on GTM's Virtual Racing League and upcoming track events, emphasizing the community's ongoing engagement and accomplishments. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Welcome to The Drive Thru: March Edition 00:01:04 Cherokee Name Controversy 00:04:36 Stellantis Segment: Peugeot and Alfa Romeo 00:05:30 Jeep Magneto Electric Wrangler Concept 00:13:26 Dodge's Anti-Theft Software Update 00:19:13 Porsche's Synthetic Fuel Development 00:29:05 Volkswagen's Power Day and EV Plans 00:39:18 Front Wheel Drive and RPG Cars 00:41:04 New Postal Trucks by Oshkosh 00:44:51 Electric Delivery Vehicles 00:46:41 Ford's New Police Pickup Trucks 00:49:13 Tesla's Autopilot Controversies 00:54:44 GM Halts Camaro Production 00:59:13 Tragic Car Meet Incident 01:02:02 COVID Vaccination at Circuit of the Americas 01:03:17 World's Most Valuable Hot Wheels 01:07:09 Florida Man's Ladder Transport 01:10:56 NASCAR Returns to Dirt Racing 01:12:53 Pike's Peak Hill Climb: A New Contender 01:15:44 Jaguar's Return to Formula Racing 01:16:27 Formula 1 Drama: Drive to Survive 01:19:35 Audi's Rally Comeback 01:22:57 Mazda's Exit from IMSA 01:25:17 Ferrari's New Hypercar for Le Mans 01:27:01 Sebring Highlights and IMSA Updates 01:32:56 Virtual Racing League: New Season and Updates 01:40:54 Upcoming Events and Announcements 01:45:52 Closing Remarks and Thank You ==================== 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/