Zero To Sixty Podcast

We pit two generations of 4x4 icons against each other in our "4Runner 4Ever" episode of Zero to 60TV. Join host Mark Arsen for this special "podcast" to hear an overview of the all-new 6th-generation 2025 Toyota 4Runner SR5 versus a classic third-gen 1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited.

Here's a special audio version of our Zero to 60TV video featuring highlights from the 2025 North Carolina International Auto Expo in Raleigh. Find out which new vehicles POP with style, features, and performance. Be sure to watch, like, and share our video and subscribe to our LeithCarsNC channel on YouTube. Start your new vehicle search for the vehicles we featured in this episode here.

Here's a special audio version of our Zero to 60TV video featuring the all-new 2025 Dodge Charger R/T Stage 1 at Rockingham Speedway right before the return of NASCAR. Be sure to watch, like, and share our video on this amazing electric muscle car and subscribe to our LeithCarsNC channel on YouTube.

Here's a special audio version of our Zero to 60TV video featuring the new Nissan Z Heritage Edition. Orange is the New Black, especially in the case of the new Heritage Edition Z with its exclusive "New Sight Orange" livery.  Be sure to watch, like, and share our video on this amazing sports car and subscribe to our LeithCarsNC channel on YouTube.

During a break in a very short off-season, we talked with 9-year-old INEX Bandolero driver Paxton Cole, his team owner and dad, Bradley Smith, rising NASCAR Regional Late Model star Carson Haislip, and grassroots racing supporter Coy Lovell, the GM at Autopark Chrysler Jeep. With dreams of NASCAR glory in their eyes, these two young drivers and their support system are helping to ensure a successful future for the sport.

After finally getting our hands on the hot, new Nissan Z, we give you our first impressions of this "back to basics" Japanese sports car icon. Spoiler Alert: We LOVE it!

On a day in early March when our LeithCars.com Late Model Stock Car driver, Brenden Queen would have only been focused on the start of a new CARS Tour season, he had an important announcement on his mind, too. Listen to our pit row interview with Butterbean as he prepares for what will be a very important year in his young racing career.

After taking the new Nissan ARIYA Empower+ to Wilmington, North Carolina in part one of our "Big EV Adventure," we wanted to see if we'd have a better charging experience here in Cary, N.C. by visiting an EVgo Fast Charging station. Listen now to hear how it went. This is a special audio edition of our #ZerotoSixtyTV episode. Watch it on our YouTube channel, @LeithCarsNC. Part two of our two-part series on the 2023 #NissanARIYA. #GalotMotorsportsPark | #BattleshipNorthCarolina

We hit the roads of eastern North Carolina to test the range and speed of the new Nissan ARIYA Empower+ model. Can it do 0 to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds at the dragstrip? How easy will it be to DC fast charge when we reach the beach?  This is a special audio edition of our #ZerotoSixtyTV episode. Watch it on our YouTube channel, @LeithCarsNC. Part one of our two-part series on the 2023 #NissanARIYA.#GalotMotorsportsPark | #BattleshipNorthCarolina

Listen to episode 75 of the Zero to 60 Podcast by LeithCars.com to hear how CARS Tour driver, Brenden Queen battled the competition at Wake County Speedway while working towards the season points championship.

Listen to episode 74 of the Zero to 60 Podcast by LeithCars.com to hear how 8-year-old Paxton Cole spends his weekends going fast in the NASCAR Youth Series. 

Nearly 600 angry horses under the sleek hood of the new 2024 Nissan GT-R stand ready to be released by the flick of a paddle shifter and the mashing of the "go" pedal. Listen to episode 73 of the Zero to 60 Podcast by LeithCars.com when we take you on a quick tour of the beast from the east known simply as "Godzilla." 

Listen to the behind-the-scenes story of a long orphaned #AmericanMotors dealership in Pikeville, North Carolina that has become the destination for fans of #AMC and reality TV producers in search of a good story. Listen as we pull back some weeds and brush off a pile of fallen leaves to find a collection of Javelins, Gremlins, Hornets, Pacers, and more! Travel back in time with us in episode 72 of the Zero to Sixty Podcast by LeithCars.com to discover for yourself, The AMC Dealer That Time Forgot.

How did NHRA drag racing legends, Sox & Martin come up with their iconic red-white-and-blue paint scheme back in the 1960s?  What's more valuable, an unrestored 1970 Dodge Challenger or a fully restored '72 Plymouth Cuda? Listen to episode 71 of the Zero to 60 Podcast by LeithCars.com to find out, plus hear from the 2022 #NASCAR Weekly Series State Champion, Clay Jones at Cars & Coffee Aberdeen.

What does it take to join a Jeep Jamboree and how does the new Jeep Wrangler 4xe perform on the rocky trails of Uwharrie National Forest? Listen to episode 70 of the Zero to 60 Podcast by LeithCars.com to find out.

One of the most popular, one-day charity bike rides in #NorthCarolina takes place Sunday, May 1st around Raven Rock State Park. The sold-out 2022 #RavenRockRamble, benefiting the UNC Kidney Center, works to raise awareness for kidney health. Listen to our special #Zeroto60 podcast interview with the benefit's founder/director, David Cole. Learn more at https://ravenrockramble.org/https://www.audicary.com/

The 5th generation Range Rover is a collection of leading-edge technology, bespoke luxury accommodations, and world-class off-road capability, all in one extraordinary package.  Learn more here: https://www.leithcars.com/land-rover-raleigh.html

Episode 66 of the Zero To Sixty Podcast by LeithCars.com highlights "5 Things You Need to Know" about Toyota's BIG truck...the all-new 2022 Tundra 1794. **Be sure to listen all the way to the end of this episode for a special NASCAR announcement!

During the LeithCars.com Holiday Cars & Coffee Car Show in Cary, N.C., we spoke with the owner of a very special "Bandit Edition" Pontiac TransAm and were blown away to learn of the car's current value on the classic car market. 

After a long absence, #Acura has brought back the "Type S" line of high-performance vehicles with the introduction of the 2021 #AcuraTLX #TypeS. Listen to the audio version of our Zero to 60TV review by LeithCars.com. Then go watch the video on our #LeithCars YouTube channel.https://youtu.be/_M8tJsVkOso

The all-new 2022 Nissan Frontier is a pretty amazing mid-size pickup that has longtime fans rejoicing and is attracting its fair share of new fans too. Listen to #LeithNissan's Derek Parker highlight a few of the standout features found in the new Frontier. Watch the video review, here: https://youtu.be/SMzg03mn018

Come along for the ride as we take you behind the wheel of a Late Model Series race car at Wake County Speedway.  Daniel Vuncannon, the driver of the number 50 Camaro, gives our Zero to 60TV host, Mark Arsen, a lesson in stock car driving basics on a 1/4 mile paved short-track steeped in local racing history.

The all-new 2021 Ford Bronco is one of the hottest vehicles on the market. Listen now as Zero to 60 host, Mark Arsen speaks with Ro Allen of Leith Ford to learn "5 Things You Should Know" about Ford's new 4x4 icon. **Listen to episode 56 to learn about the new 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, here:https://bit.ly/3DolCxV *** Click here to reserve your new Ford Bronco from Leith Ford: https://www.leithford.com/2021-ford-bronco.html

When we spotted a classic 1988 #Toyota 4x4 truck recently, we had to see if #MartyMcFly was behind the wheel. Listen to a podcast version of our Zero to 60TV series now as we go #BacktotheFuture with the grandfather to the legendary #ToyotaTacoma. Watch the video for this episode at https://www.leithcars.com/zero-to-60-tv.html

For the first time ever, the ultra-high-performance #AudiRS6Avant is now available in America. In this podcast version of our Zero to 60TV series, we highlight six things you should know about the 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant.  See the video at https://www.leithcars.com/zero-to-60-tv.html

Part two of our two-part series on two of Jeep's hottest new Wranglers features the first-ever Wrangler 392. Zero To 60 host, Mark Arsen speaks with Nathan Pollard at Leith Chrysler Jeep about the most powerful Jeep Wrangler you can buy from the factory. 

In part one of our two-part series on two of Jeep's hottest new Wranglers, Zero To 60 host, Mark Arsen speaks with Frank Malfara at Leith Chrysler Jeep about the powerful and efficient hybrid Jeep, the 2021 Wrangler 4xe.

Want to grab some off-road adventure without going all-in on a big, truck-based 4x4? Then listen to our "Five Things You Should Know About the All-New 2021 Ford Bronco Sport." It's Ford's new compact car-based SUV and it's 4x4 mission capable.

Take an audio tour of the brand new heavy-duty truck shop inside the expanded Leith Buick GMC service center at Leith Autopark Wendell. As Fixed Ops Director Brad Smith explains in this episode, the new HD truck shop is now one of the only shops in the area that can provide heavy-duty truck service.

We're kicking off a new season of the Zero To 60 Podcast with a tour of the all-new 2021 Nissan Rogue Platinum. Derek Parker of Leith Nissan in Cary, N.C. highlights a host of improvements in the new Rogue over the previous 2nd generation SUV that became one of the best selling compact SUVs in the U.S.

We traveled down US Hwy 1 to legendary Rockingham Speedway recently to speak with Mike Stodder and Charlie Hansen about how they are working to bring stock car racing back to The Rock. http://www.racetherock.com/ *** UPDATE: The Race at the Rock event has been postponed to 10/30/21.

You'll want to check out the new 2021 GT-Line from Kia when you listen to our latest Zero To 60 podcast and learn about all the great features that are part of Kia's exciting performance-inspired trim level, available on the all-new K5 sedan as well as the Stinger, Soul, and Forte.  Shane Dorman of Leith Auto Park Kia in Wendell, N.C. details the highlights of each GT-Line vehicle from Kia. Learn more here: https://www.leithautoparkkia.com/

#NASCAR driver Timmy Hill returns to the Charlotte Roval in the LeithCars.com No. 66 Supra on October 10th. Listen to excerpts from our video interview with Timmy, recorded October 1st at Hill Motorsports. The full interview is available on our YouTube channel, here - https://youtu.be/4vl-XYotqyY

This is one, fast, high-performance luxury SUV, the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S. How fast? Listen to our latest Zero To 60 podcast with special guest, Farhan Ghanty of Mercedes-Benz Raleigh to find out, and a whole lot more. https://www.mercedesbenzraleigh.com/searchnew.aspx?Model=GLE

Meet the owners of a classic and rare 1985 BMW 325e, a car the seller called a "Unicorn" in 2012 when it was sold to the current owners with only 32,000 miles on the odometer. 

Congratulations to Blaise Brinkley, champion of the LeithCars.com - #LeithDirect100 iRacing series. Here's an audio version of the trophy presentation held on June 25th at Wake County Speedway. Thank you for supporting the series, local grassroots racing, and to the following contributors: Southern National Motorsports Park, MaxSpeedTV, Leith Chrysler Jeep, Leith Ford, Timmy Hill, and Oak City Collection.

Get the inside line on how LeithCars.com brought a virtual Southern National Motorsports Park into a new 5-race iRacing Series featuring real drivers, spotters, and crews from local racetracks to compete on YouTube for a virtual  Leith Direct 100 Trophy. 

Wake County Speedway Owner Charlie Hanson details a few of the improvements made to the track and facility in preparation for the eventual start of the delayed 2020 short-track season.  Listen to episode #5 of season 5 of the LeithCars.com Zero To 60 Podcast to learn what fans, drivers, and crews can expect once gates are finally open and the green flag drops. (This is part 2 of a two-part series).

Lots of improvements have been made to venerable Wake County Speedway during the regular and now extended off-season as the 58-year-old 1/4 mile race track becomes NASCAR sanctioned for the first time in its history. Listen to episode #4 of season 5 of the LeithCars.com Zero To 60 Podcast to learn what fans, drivers, and crews can expect once the 2020 season gets underway. (This is part 1 of a two-part series).

With 500+ cars, trucks, and hot rods on display March 1st during Cars and Coffee Knightdale, you would have thought that a few Jeeps and a Torch Red Dodge Challenger from Leith Chrysler Jeep might have been lost amongst all the automotive pandemonium. Not a chance! Listen to episode #3 of season 5 of the LeithCars.com Zero To 60 Podcast to learn why two new Jeeps, in particular, were so special.

John McGraw, Executive Director of the Wake County New Vehicle Dealers Association gives us a preview of the 33rd Annual N.C. Auto Expo. Plus, we talk about the special LeithCars.com "track day preparation" exhibit with Virginia International Raceway.

Season 5 of the Zero To 60 Podcast by LeithCars.com kicks-off with host Mark Arsen appearing on WPTF-AM680's Rick & Donna Show to talk about Leith Automotive Groups' latest luxury stores, the new Leith Lincoln and Leith Acura (Raleigh) just off Capital Blvd., 1 mile north of I-540.

Here's a special podcast version of our Zero To 60TV Episode 28 from November, 2019 that includes bonus interviews not included in the YouTube episode. Hear from old school drag racers Bob Bilbow, Ron Zavarella, Steve Malise, and Joe Pappas about the early days of drag racing.

We were lucky enough to be able to catch racing legend Richard Petty this week to talk with him about attending the spring charity laps event Memorial Day Monday at VIRginia International Raceway. All proceeds benefit Victory Junction, a camp for kids with serious illness or conditions. Thanks to 680 WPTF for use of their studio for the interview.

Kicking off season 4 of the Zero To 60 podcast is the return of a familiar nameplate to Honda fans, "Passport." Originally built from 1993 - 2002 in a joint venture with Isuzu Motors, the all-new 2019 Honda Passport is one part Honda Pilot, and one part Honda Ridgeline in terms of comfort, capability, and sport utility style. Listen now as Mark Arsen of LeithCars.com speaks with Leith Honda product specialist Porter Good to get a first look at this rugged, off-road worthy vehicle set to go on sale February 4th, 2019.

As part of Leith Porsche's celebration of Porsche's 70th anniversary, this year's winning car at the 24 Hours of LeMans, affectionately known as "The Pink Pig" arrived for an evening of racing talk and comradery.  Listen now as LeithCars.com/Zero To 60 podcast host Mark Arsen talks with IMSA Radio Host, John Hindhaugh about the history of the famous pink Porsche livery and get a glimpse of what's to come for Porsche drivers Earl Bamber and Laurens Vanthoor at V.I.R. Look for photos and video on Facebook @LeithPorsche.

Crossovers are all the rage, so much so that some major automobile manufacturers are deleting sedans from their model line-ups. Not so at Nissan. Here's a mainstream brand that offers no less than six sedans, including the world's best selling electric car, three high-powered sports cars, three trucks, four work style vans, and five car-based crossovers plus one honest to goodness 4x4 SUV…wow. So what's the latest trick up Nissan's sleave? Listen now to the Zero To 60 podcast with Mark Arsen, and LeithCars.com social media content writer, Amber as they give their "He Said, She Said" take on the all-new 2018 Nissan KICKS at Leith Nissan of Cary. Additional content provided by Derek Parker of Leith Nissan.

Massive storm clouds overhead held-off just long enough on the night of May 10th for "Your Most Italian Dealer", Leith Alfa Romeo of Raleigh and Leith Maserati of Raleigh to welcome guests to their grand opening celebration. On hand for the occasion was the President of the Mid-Atlantic Alfa Romeo Club who our Zero to 60 podcast host, Mark Arsen spoke with. Listen now as three very unique Alfa Romeo classics come to life before your ears. Listen to the Zero to 60 Podcast by LeithCars.com to learn more.

Join our Zero to 60 podcast and TV host Mark Arsen on a quick tour of downtown Raleigh, N.C. in the all-new 2018 Honda Accord Touring edition.

The recent Dixie Deer Classic at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, N.C. was the setting for the Triangle area debut of the newly redesigned 2019 Ram 1500. Zero to 60 Host, Mark Arsen spoke with Glen Mulder, Commercial Vehicle Sales Manager at Chris Leith Dodge Ram to learn first hand about the multitude of improvements in the Ram division's light-duty pickup truck. This is a bonus (audio only) version of the original video episode for LeithCars.com. Watch our exclusive Zero to 60TV "Extra" Friday, March 16th on the LeithCars.com YouTube channel.