Go Out and Enjoy The Open Road While You Still Can

Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel. In this episode, Jon Summers, The Motoring Historian, and his co-host (and best friend) Mark Gammie, reconvene after a six-month break to review the year 2024 in the realm of automobiles and motorbikes. The episode includes discussions about recent experiences, including tales of resurrecting a Honda CBR race bike, and the impact of technology on motoring. They also cover the effects of average speed checks, the role of electric vehicles in 2025, and delve into personal anecdotes involving various cars such as the BMW M2, Nissan 350Z, and the Fiesta ST. Additionally, they share insights on potential issues with ethanol fuel and provide some future motoring tips, particularly in relation to electric vehicles and classic car maintenance. ==================== 00:00:00 Reunion with Mark Gammie 00:01:53 The Resurrection of the Black Honda CBR 00:07:09 Auxito LED Bulbs 00:10:32 Motoring in 2025: A Year in Review (2024) 00:13:39 Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure 00:25:16 Personal Driving Experiences 00:40:09 The Future of Jaguar: Theatrical Features & Loud Exhausts; A Powerful Bargain! 00:48:19 Range Rover's Executive Appeal, Bentley, and Vegan Leather 00:53:00 SEAT Cupra R vs. Golf GTI: A Comparison 00:58:22 Flipping Cars: TVR Opportunities? 00:59:46 Choosing the Perfect "Retirement" Car 01:07:31 Fleet Updates and Ownership Woes 01:15:10 Top Motoring Tips for 2025 01:16:20 Ethanol Fuel: A Cautionary Tale 01:20:36 Conclusion and Sponsor Message ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 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/ Copyright Jon Summers, The Motoring Historian. This content is also available via jonsummers.net. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.