The Weekly Driver Podcast https://theweeklydriver.com Hosted by James Raia and Bruce Aldrich, The Weekly Driver Podcast dives deep into the highways and byways of the automotive world. Each week, we put you in the driver’s seat, exploring unique, unusual, and often untold stories from across the industry’s spectrum. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:13:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 James Raia James Raia [email protected] The Weekly Driver Podcast https://theweeklydriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TWD-Podcast-Logo-Car-White-1.png https://theweeklydriver.com The Weekly Driver Podcast Hosted by James Raia and Bruce Aldrich, The Weekly Driver Podcast dives deep into the highways and byways of the automotive world. Each week, we put you in the driver’s seat, exploring unique, unusual, and often untold stories from across the industry’s spectrum. false Secret Jeep Easter Eggs https://theweeklydriver.com/2025/02/secret-jeep-easter-eggs/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2025/02/secret-jeep-easter-eggs/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:09:40 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=47711 Jeep Easter Eggs

Jeep Easter eggs, the hidden design elements found in each Jeep model, have become a beloved treasure hunt among enthusiasts and casual drivers alike. These ... Read more

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What a concept! LA Auto Show continues future car prototype spotlight — barely https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/11/what-a-concept-la-auto-show-continues-future-car-prototype-spotlight-barely/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/11/what-a-concept-la-auto-show-continues-future-car-prototype-spotlight-barely/#respond Fri, 17 Nov 2023 07:41:42 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=43412 What a concept! LA Auto Show continues future car prototype spotlight — barely 1

The 1938 Buick Y-Job has a unique and dubious place in automotive history. It arguably had the worst name of any vehicle ever made. More ... Read more

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#268 Newport Car Museum Adds Prized Collection of Vintage Porsches https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/08/newport-car-museum-adds-rare-porsches/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/08/newport-car-museum-adds-rare-porsches/#respond Sat, 19 Aug 2023 01:42:51 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=42465 The Newport Car Museum is the largest automotive museum on the East Coast.

Gunther Buerman and his wife Maggie Buerman opened the Newport Car Museum in 2017 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. They’ve constantly updated the combined automobile and ... Read more

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Aston Martin Bulldog exceeds 200 mph 44 years after debut https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/06/aston-martin-bulldog-exceeds-200-mph/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/06/aston-martin-bulldog-exceeds-200-mph/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:10:26 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=40779 Aston Martin Bulldog exceeds 200 mph 44 years after debut 2

The first and only Aston Martin Bulldog has finally reached the 200 miles per hour milestone it was built to achieve. It took decades. Classic ... Read more

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Adam Levine singing Fake Maserati Blues, sues dealer https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/02/adam-levine-sings-fake-maserati-blues/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/02/adam-levine-sings-fake-maserati-blues/#respond Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:37:14 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=40060 Adam Levine singing Fake Maserati Blues, sues dealer 3

Adam Levine, lead vocalist for pop music group Maroon 5, purchased a $1 Million, one-of-25 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 Spyder in exchange for two Ferraris from classic ... Read more

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Velocity Invitational: Mario Andretti, epic races, big crowds https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/10/velocity-invitational-epic-races-rule/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/10/velocity-invitational-epic-races-rule/#respond Wed, 19 Oct 2022 23:42:21 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=39213 Velocity Invitational: Mario Andretti, epic races, big crowds 4

LAGUNA SECA – The Velocity Invitational, a motorsports festival held Oct. 14-16 at WeatherTech Raceway, was a nod to the adage that good things come ... Read more

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#151, Interstate 80 museum honors military history https://theweeklydriver.com/2020/09/151-interstate-80-museum-honors-military-history/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2020/09/151-interstate-80-museum-honors-military-history/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:11:12 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=33376 Geoff Lippman is the curator the American Armory Museum.

About halfway between Sacramento and San Francisco, travelers on Interstate 80 can visit an iconic brewery, renowned confectionery or an indoor-outdoor homage to military transportation ... Read more

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For sale: 340 cars, 5 acres in British Columbia for $1 million https://theweeklydriver.com/2017/03/sale-340-cars-5-acres-british-columbia-1-million/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2017/03/sale-340-cars-5-acres-british-columbia-1-million/#respond Fri, 31 Mar 2017 22:06:40 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=28004 Mike Hall of British Columbia is selling more than 340 cars and five acres for about $1 million.

After 40 years of collecting vintage cars, Mike Hall has had enough. The rock scaler from British Columbia is selling more than 340 cars is ... Read more

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Bugatti As Kinetic Art? Rare Pedal Cars Honor Iconic Brand https://theweeklydriver.com/2016/12/bugatti-as-kinetic-art-rare-pedal-cars-honor-iconic-brand/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2016/12/bugatti-as-kinetic-art-rare-pedal-cars-honor-iconic-brand/#respond Thu, 15 Dec 2016 03:03:46 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=27277 Bugatti As Kinetic Art? Rare Pedal Cars Honor Iconic Brand 5

Bugatti is often considered the world’s most prestigious automobile. The French car company was founded in 1909 by Ettore Bugatti. Throughout its more its now ... Read more

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Barn Find: Old cars and three guys on the road https://theweeklydriver.com/2015/12/barn-find-old-cars-and-three-guys-on-the-road/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2015/12/barn-find-old-cars-and-three-guys-on-the-road/#respond Fri, 11 Dec 2015 23:39:33 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=25761 Barn Find Road Trip is the journey of three guys discovering old cars.

Chances are every vintage car enthusiast has had the same dream. You’re driving along a country road and notice the door open on an old ... Read more

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History of Ambulance Vehicles https://theweeklydriver.com/2014/03/history-ambulance-vehicles/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2014/03/history-ambulance-vehicles/#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2014 21:24:35 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=21877 History of Ambulance Vehicles 7

The ambulance is among the most recognizable and unique vehicles on the road. The history of the ambulance is long and developmental, dating to 15th ... Read more

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