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, 01 Jul 2024 21:33:03 +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 Tesla Cybertruck debuts: Elon Musk’s alter ego? https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/12/tesla-cybertruck-debuts-elon-musks-alter-ego/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/12/tesla-cybertruck-debuts-elon-musks-alter-ego/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 07:10:08 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=43814 Tesla Cybertruck debuts: Elon Musk's alter ego? 1

Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, doesn’t do subtle. He makes spaceships that explode and underground vehicle transportation tunnels to nowhere. For the past 16 ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/12/tesla-cybertruck-debuts-elon-musks-alter-ego/feed/ 0 43814 #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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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/08/newport-car-museum-adds-rare-porsches/feed/ 0 42465 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 2

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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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/10/velocity-invitational-epic-races-rule/feed/ 0 39213 Velocity Invitational: history, hypercars, luxury lifestyle https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/10/velocity-invitational-auto-nirvana/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/10/velocity-invitational-auto-nirvana/#respond Tue, 04 Oct 2022 01:44:40 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=39111 Velocity Invitational: history, hypercars, luxury lifestyle 3

Several decades of pristine automotive engineering will make their way Oct. 14-16 to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey for the Velocity Invitational. A three-day ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/10/velocity-invitational-auto-nirvana/feed/ 0 39111 Kaiser Darrin, 1954: Best Of Show At Concours On The Avenue https://theweeklydriver.com/2021/07/kaiser-darrin-at-concours-on-the-ave/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2021/07/kaiser-darrin-at-concours-on-the-ave/#respond Sun, 25 Jul 2021 18:00:06 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2009/11/25/kaiser-darrin-1954-my-best-of-show-at-concours-on-the-avenue-in-carmel/ The Kaiser Darrin is among the most unique cars on the road.

It was one of the first cars I noticed, and after looking at an estimated 200 other vehicles, the 1954 Kaiser Darrin was still my ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2021/07/kaiser-darrin-at-concours-on-the-ave/feed/ 0 43 VW icon: 23-window bus for beach bums, hippies https://theweeklydriver.com/2020/10/vw-icon-23-window-bus-for-beach-bums-hippies/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2020/10/vw-icon-23-window-bus-for-beach-bums-hippies/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:01:57 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=33582 The VW 23-window bus was a favorite of ski bums and hippies. Now, it's a highly sought after collectible.

For beach bums and touring musicians, alpine explorers to free-spirited travelers of yesteryear and today, the elusive Volkswagen 23-window bus — was and is as ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2020/10/vw-icon-23-window-bus-for-beach-bums-hippies/feed/ 0 33582 Microlino mini-car channeling BMW Isetta debuts in Europe in 2019 https://theweeklydriver.com/2018/08/microlino-mini-car-channeling-bmw-isetta-debuts-in-europe-in-2019/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2018/08/microlino-mini-car-channeling-bmw-isetta-debuts-in-europe-in-2019/#respond Thu, 23 Aug 2018 02:02:31 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=30134 More than 50 years before tiny houses, Smart cars and other mini things on wheels became recent crazes, the BMW Isetta was a trendsetter. It was known as a "bubble car." It was stylish, got great gas mileage and zipped perfectly around narrow European streets. Now, it's modern-day equivalent, electronic vehicle (EV) Microlino, has been approved as street legal by the European Union. Designed by Wim Ouboter, production of the Microlino has started and its debut is expected in early 2019. The company already has several thousand pre-orders. The Microlino is ideally named. It's 7 feet, 10 inches long and weighs 990 pounds. Depending on what battery is installed, the Microlino has a 50 or 134-mile range and can be fully recharged in four hours with a conventional 220-volt power outlet. A “level 2” charger will recharge the two-seat, four-wheeler in one hour. The expected price is $13,990 and each vehicle will include a sunroof and a single touchscreen panel standard. According to the manufacturer: “The goal was to create a vehicle, which was inspired by the bubble cars from the 50’s, but with modern design and technology. In addition, it should be eco-friendly in production and during usage.” Sales will begin for new vehicles in Switzerland by the end of 2018, with sales in Germany opening in early 2019.

More than 50 years before tiny houses, Smart cars and other mini things on wheels became recent crazes, the BMW Isetta was a trendsetter. It ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2018/08/microlino-mini-car-channeling-bmw-isetta-debuts-in-europe-in-2019/feed/ 0 30134 James Bond cars, Sunbeam Alpine to Aston Martin DB10 https://theweeklydriver.com/2015/11/james-bond-cars-sunbeam-alpine-to-aston-martin-db10/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2015/11/james-bond-cars-sunbeam-alpine-to-aston-martin-db10/#respond Wed, 04 Nov 2015 01:17:21 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=25544 The Aston Martin DB 10 is used the current James Bond movie, Spectre.

The cars featured in the 24 James Bond movies are arguably as famous as the actors who have played secret agent 007. Those actors, Sean ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2015/11/james-bond-cars-sunbeam-alpine-to-aston-martin-db10/feed/ 0 25544 700 Horsepower Ford Mustang too good to be true https://theweeklydriver.com/2015/10/700-horsepower-ford-mustang-too-good-to-be-true/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2015/10/700-horsepower-ford-mustang-too-good-to-be-true/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2015 21:21:20 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=25407 Neiman Marcus is offering 100 specialty 700 horsepower For Mustangs.

Neiman Marcus, in its famed annual Christmas catalog, is offering 100 examples of the most unique Ford Mustang ever manufactured. It will be a supercharged ... Read more

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PSC Motors in Las Vegas has announced its pending entry in the hybrid supercar business with the limited manufacture of the awkwardly titled SP-200 SIN.  ... Read more

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The last Maserati Tipo 151, one of only three made, will be driven by Derek Hill in the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, August 14-17 at ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2014/06/rare-maserati-gets-rare-drive-laguna-seca/feed/ 0 22843 Pontiac Aztek: Reviled, revered, cult classic https://theweeklydriver.com/2014/04/pontiac-aztek-reviled-revered-cult-classic/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2014/04/pontiac-aztek-reviled-revered-cult-classic/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2014 23:07:09 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=22487 The Pontiac Aztek is often cited as the worst car in history. Its owners disagree.

The Pontiac Aztek is likely the most maligned car in modern history. Like the Ford Pinto, Chevrolet Vega and Yugo it has been described as ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2014/04/pontiac-aztek-reviled-revered-cult-classic/feed/ 0 22487 3-wheel Elio interest soars, 3,000 more reserved https://theweeklydriver.com/2014/03/3-wheel-elio-interest-soars-3000-reserved/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2014/03/3-wheel-elio-interest-soars-3000-reserved/#comments Sat, 29 Mar 2014 01:42:25 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=22119 Overhead views of the Elio Motors concept vehicle.

It’s still a year away from its projected public debut, but interest in the Elio Motors’ three-wheel vehicle continues to flourish — at least according ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2014/03/3-wheel-elio-interest-soars-3000-reserved/feed/ 5 22119 Kaiser-Darrin: Odd, elegant sports car in demand https://theweeklydriver.com/2013/11/kaiser-darrin-odd-elegant-sports-car-demand/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2013/11/kaiser-darrin-odd-elegant-sports-car-demand/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2013 20:11:10 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=20812 The short-lived Kaiser-Darrin is unlike any other sports car.

I’ve been fascinated by the Kaiser-Darrin for the past several years. It looks unlike any other sports car. Its prototype debuted in 1952 and it ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2013/11/kaiser-darrin-odd-elegant-sports-car-demand/feed/ 0 20812 Baby, you can drive (and own) Ringo Starr’s Facel coupe https://theweeklydriver.com/2013/10/baby-can-drive-ringo-starrs-facel-coupe/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2013/10/baby-can-drive-ringo-starrs-facel-coupe/#respond Mon, 07 Oct 2013 19:17:49 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=20622 The rare 1964 Facel coupe once owned by Ringo Starr.

Baby, you can drive (and own) his car. A rare 1964 Facel Vega Facel II owned by Ringo Starr will be auctioned by Bonhams auction ... Read more

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]]> https://theweeklydriver.com/2013/10/baby-can-drive-ringo-starrs-facel-coupe/feed/ 0 20622 Tesla seeks autonomy (for once) with driverless car https://theweeklydriver.com/2013/09/tesla-seeks-autonomy-driverless-car/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2013/09/tesla-seeks-autonomy-driverless-car/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2013 21:16:40 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=20497 Elon Musk, Tesla CEO

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors, doesn’t stay out of the automotive spotlight long. In addition to his innovative, expensive sports cars and a plan ... Read more

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