#157, 50 years of driving: Co-hosts talk good, bad, ugly
Turning age 66 doesn’t have the same milestone traditions as ages 40, 50 and 65. But there are connections to the automotive world for me … Read more
#156, Automobile writer Aaron Gold talks cars
Aaron Gold is a veteran automobile writer who has contributed to many print and online publications. He’s as enthusiastic about his work as anyone in … Read more
#155, New book, speed record (not), electric trucks, oh my!
A new book, a speed record (not), new truck towing capacities, autonomous vehicles and the future of electric trucks. There’s always a lot happening in … Read more
#154 Todd Reiners combines racing, philanthropy
Todd Reiners is a race car enthusiast and philanthropist in Sacramento. He competes in vintage cars and is as passionate about his collection as anyone. … Read more
#153, Author Russell Hayes’ new book on VW beetle, bus
Russell Hayes, like all automotive industry book authors, is passionate about his subject matter. Hayes’ interests cover several iconic carmakers, including his latest effort celebrating … Read more
#152, Jonathan Pierce of Harman gives good sound advice
The next time you hear the quality of the auto system in your vehicle, it’s likely Johnathan Pierce of Harman had something to do with … Read more
#151, Interstate 80 museum honors military history
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
#149, #150: The Weekly Driver Podcast celebrates 3 years (Part 2)
The Weekly Driver Podcast debuted in September 2017. Bruce Aldrich and I had already collaborated on automotive YouTube videos and attending car shows together for … Read more
#149, #150: The Weekly Driver Podcast celebrates 3 years (Part 1)
The Weekly Driver Podcast debuted in September 2017. Bruce Aldrich and I had already been working together on automotive YouTube videos and attending car shows … Read more
#148, Tow truck driver talks COVID-19, airbags
Ray Elliott, a tow truck driver in the south San Francisco Bay Area, has viewed the mistakes motorists make so often he started a website … Read more
#147, Electrify America debuts new coast-to-coast route
Driving across the United States in an electric vehicle takes planning and patience. For car owners driving an EV or considering a green car alternative, … Read more
#146, Carmel (Ind.) mayor Jim Brainard has city in circles
Jim Brainard has a law degree, but he’s spent the past quarter-century thinking about circles. It’s a compliment, and it’s likely the reason why Carmel, … Read more
#145, Author unloads on Takata in new Killer Airbags book
Jerry W. Cox has a stark warning for the driving public. He says 12 million cars and trucks on U.S. roads have defective Takata-made airbags … Read more
#144, Rolls-Royce is back with a wicked ghost of a machine
Rolls-Royce has long represented elegance and sophistication in automobiles most often named after ghosts. There have been years of exception. Used Rolls-Royce models, particularly in … Read more