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, 14 Aug 2023 15:38:06 +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 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 1

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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Michael Schumacher, the retired seven-time Formula One world titlist, hasn’t been in public for nearly a decade. He suffered major head injuries in a skiing ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/07/celeb-cars-set-at-monterey-auto-week/feed/ 0 38696 Burt Reynolds tribute Chevy Silverado fetches $280,000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/02/burt-reynolds-honor-truck-gets-280000/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/02/burt-reynolds-honor-truck-gets-280000/#respond Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:05:15 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=37777 Burt Reynolds tribute Chevy Silverado fetches $280,000 3

Pickup truck prices continues, particularly customized, limited editions, and especially made as an homage to actor Burt Reynolds. One extravagant example, a 2021 Chevy Silverado ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/02/burt-reynolds-honor-truck-gets-280000/feed/ 0 37777 Rare Steve McQueen Husqvarna could fetch fortune in Monterey https://theweeklydriver.com/2021/08/steve-mcqueen-husqvarna-auction-ready/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2021/08/steve-mcqueen-husqvarna-auction-ready/#respond Fri, 06 Aug 2021 02:39:35 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2021/08/steve-mcqueen-husqvarna-auction-ready/ Steve McQueen during the filming of The Great Escape

Steve McQueen, the iconic actor known as the King of Cool, rode many motorcycles in his movies and for recreation. Several vintage bikes from the ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2021/08/steve-mcqueen-husqvarna-auction-ready/feed/ 0 36491 Jay Leno honors Sam Walton, Walmart with new old F-150 https://theweeklydriver.com/2020/11/jay-leno-honors-sam-walton-walmart-with-new-old-f-150/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2020/11/jay-leno-honors-sam-walton-walmart-with-new-old-f-150/#respond Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:04:41 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=33808 Sam Walton's 1979 Ford F-150 pickup truck in front of the original Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Sam Walton needed one vehicle; Jay Leno has hundreds. But the comedian and founder of Walmart both knew about business, marketing and a good truck ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2020/11/jay-leno-honors-sam-walton-walmart-with-new-old-f-150/feed/ 0 33808 Lady Gaga goes gaga over cult 1993 Ford pickup truck https://theweeklydriver.com/2020/07/lady-gaga-goes-gaga-over-cult-1993-ford-pickup-truck/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2020/07/lady-gaga-goes-gaga-over-cult-1993-ford-pickup-truck/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2020 23:58:29 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=33048 Lady Gaga reportedly owns approximatley 20 card and trucks including a 1993 Ford pickup truck.

Lady Gaga missed out on the joys of teenage driving — at least officially. But she’s made up for lost time. After first getting her ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2020/07/lady-gaga-goes-gaga-over-cult-1993-ford-pickup-truck/feed/ 0 33048 Buy Tom Brady’s custom 2017 Cadillac Escalade for 300K https://theweeklydriver.com/2020/05/buy-tom-bradys-custom-2017-cadillac-escalade-for-300k/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2020/05/buy-tom-bradys-custom-2017-cadillac-escalade-for-300k/#respond Thu, 28 May 2020 01:14:43 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=32774 Quarterback Tom Brady is selling his customized 2017 Cadillac Escalade for $300,000.

Quarterback Tom Brady likes expensive cars as much as the next celebrity. But he’s not so attached to his vehicles that he can’t part company ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2020/05/buy-tom-bradys-custom-2017-cadillac-escalade-for-300k/feed/ 0 32774 Ferrari, Duesenberg combine for $70 million auction records https://theweeklydriver.com/2018/08/ferrari-duesenberg-combine-for-70-million-auction-records/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2018/08/ferrari-duesenberg-combine-for-70-million-auction-records/#respond Mon, 27 Aug 2018 20:32:46 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=30163 A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO sold for $48.8 million at RM Sotheby's Auction, the most ever for a vehicle sold at auction.

Rare cars selling for high prices is nothing new at Classic Car Week on the Monterey Peninsula. But several records were set this year, including ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2018/08/ferrari-duesenberg-combine-for-70-million-auction-records/feed/ 0 30163 Jerry Seinfeld honors Jerry Lewis in Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee https://theweeklydriver.com/2018/07/jerry-seinfeld-honors-jerry-lewis-in-comedians-in-cars-getting-coffee/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2018/07/jerry-seinfeld-honors-jerry-lewis-in-comedians-in-cars-getting-coffee/#respond Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:58:06 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=29990 Jerry Lewis is the first guest of Jerry Seinfeld in the opening episode of the 10h season of Comedians in cars Getting Coffee.

Two famous comedians named Jerry driving in a vintage convertible with its top down to an omelet shop in Las Vegas? Is there a better ... Read more

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The 1996 7 Series BMW in which rap legend Tupac Shakur was a passenger when he was murdered nearly 22 years ago is for sale. ... Read more

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Paul Walker, the late actor, car enthusiast and humanitarian, will be honored in an upcoming documentary from Paramount Network, Network Entertainment and Derik Murray, who produced ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2018/03/documentary-i-am-paul-walker-set-for-late-actor/feed/ 0 29499 Shaun White: three gold medals, two white Lamborghinis https://theweeklydriver.com/2018/02/shaun-white-two-time-winter-olympics-gold-medalist-two-time-lamborghini-owner/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2018/02/shaun-white-two-time-winter-olympics-gold-medalist-two-time-lamborghini-owner/#respond Wed, 14 Feb 2018 07:15:04 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=3617 Shaun White: three gold medals, two white Lamborghinis 6

Shaun White, now the three the two-time snowboard half pipe gold medalist, was featured on 60 Minutes  just prior to the start of the Winter ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2018/02/shaun-white-two-time-winter-olympics-gold-medalist-two-time-lamborghini-owner/feed/ 0 3617 Tupac Skakur’s tricked out Hummer for sale — again https://theweeklydriver.com/2017/08/tupac-skakurs-tricked-hummer-sale/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2017/08/tupac-skakurs-tricked-hummer-sale/#respond Mon, 07 Aug 2017 20:00:39 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=28436 A 1996 Hummer once owned by rapper Tupac Skakur is being auctioned.

More than two decades after his murder in Las Vegas, the legend of Tupac Shakur remains in the spotlight. This time, a 1996 Hummer the ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2017/08/tupac-skakurs-tricked-hummer-sale/feed/ 0 28436 Jerry Seinfeld set to auction rare Lotus super car in Texas https://theweeklydriver.com/2017/05/jerry-seinfeld-set-to-auction-rare-lotus-super-car-in-texas/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2017/05/jerry-seinfeld-set-to-auction-rare-lotus-super-car-in-texas/#comments Wed, 17 May 2017 02:31:34 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=28183 Jerry Seinfeld is going to auction his rare Lotus at a Texas auction.

Jerry Seinfeld is known for his passion for Porsche cars. But the comedian has a vast interest in all kinds of automobiles, including a rare ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2017/05/jerry-seinfeld-set-to-auction-rare-lotus-super-car-in-texas/feed/ 3 28183 Leonardo DiCaprio: green car, issue advocate chided https://theweeklydriver.com/2016/07/leonardo-dicaprio-green-car-issue-advocate-chided/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2016/07/leonardo-dicaprio-green-car-issue-advocate-chided/#respond Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:00:22 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=26724 Leonardo DiCaprio owns at Tesla Roadster, Fisker Karma and Toyota Prius.

Leonardo DiCaprio is a well-known proponent of global warming issues. But the Academy Award winner is being criticized for his approach to hosting his Leonardo ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2016/07/leonardo-dicaprio-green-car-issue-advocate-chided/feed/ 0 26724 Mercedes-Benz debuts AA battery-powered sedan (video) https://theweeklydriver.com/2016/04/mercedes-benz-debuts-aa-battery-powered-sedan-video/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2016/04/mercedes-benz-debuts-aa-battery-powered-sedan-video/#respond Tue, 26 Apr 2016 23:40:47 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=26373 Juiia Louis-Dreyfus discusses the new Mercedes-Benz electric car.

The ever-evolving electric car industry is ripe with impressive innovative. Tesla is leading the way with its industry-changing sports cars and Elon Musk’s imagination and ... Read more

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