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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.

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29:05

#183, Fun Father’s Day gifts for car fans

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/06/07

Proud car owners aren't often at a loss for words. It's part of the enjoyment of sharing artwork of wheels. The artists at Respoke Collection offer another way to showcase a favorite machine or a showroom full of automobiles or motorcycles. Forward a quality image online to the company's online presence, and it will return a vehicle rendering on canvas or on paper in dimensions as large as 24x36. It's an ideal, unique Father's Day gift for the car collector in the family. A 1959 Bug is the subject

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31:03

Car collector Scott Gunnari: A Man & His Edsels, #182

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/05/24

Many cars have failed, but none quite like the Edsel. Scott Gunnari knows all the stories. But the vintage car collector enjoys the car named after Henry Ford's his son as much as any collector of any brand. Gunnari, the lead inspector for Page One Automotive, the automotive fleet and event management service company in Brisbane, California, has had six of the much-maligned machines in his collection. He now owns three. 1958 Edsel. The car was only made for three years. Gunnari is our guest this

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18:55

Energy Observer, Toyota team for global catamaran...

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/05/15

Dr. Katia Nicolet, a marine biologist, is part of two, five-person crews rotating on board the Energy Observer. The self-sufficient, 100-foot catamaran is the first round-the-world, hydrogen-powered sea vessel. It's a working lab designed to showcase zero-emission technologies and demonstrate that clean energies can be accessible to everyone. As part of its six-year odyssey, the Energy Observer arrived in early May on Pier 9 in San Francisco about two weeks after entering the United States in Long

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37:44

#180, New website thatsanicecar.com showcases exotic...

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/05/10

It's easy to hear overt enthusiasm in Bill Mayer's voice. He's owned, restored and sold several of what he calls "works of art" — classic and exotic cars. After many years of planning, Mayer is now also the co-founder of the website, ThatsANiceCar.com. It reflects his passion for expensive automotive rarities. Andrew Sparrow is also a co-founder and the site's technology guru. Launched in January, the website features only high-end exotic cars offered in a unique pricing platform. It's for buyers

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30:28

#179, California hydrogen highway growing, still...

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/05/03

Three mainstream automobile manufacturers, Honda, Hyundai and Toyota, sell and lease hydrogen vehicles. The Clarity (Honda) and Mirai (Toyota) are sedans; the Nexo (Hyundai) is a sport utility vehicle. Combined, the three vehicles compromise a small fraction of the automotive industry and are overwhelmingly in California. Ben Xiong, the Communications Specialist at California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) in West Sacramento, California, discusses the hydrogen vehicle industry on this week's

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37:12

#177, Author details Indy car racing and its money-grab

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/04/26

A long-time battle between racing organizations could have destroyed Indy Car Racing. It's unlikely anyone has as much intimate knowledge of the chaos, anger, resentment and money-grab than John Oreovicz. With the Indianapolis 500 on the not-too-distant horizon, Oreovicz, author of the new book Indy Split, is our guest on this episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast. Author John Orevicz details Indy car racing's vicious money battle in his new book, Indy Split. Co-host Bruce Aldrich and I discuss

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38:15

#178, Nvidia expanding the future of autonomous...

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/04/17

Nvidia, an American multinational technology company based in Santa Clara, California, began in 1993. It originally designed graphics processing units (GPU) for gaming, professional markets and mobile computing. Since 2014, Nvidia has diversified its business, focusing on three markets: gaming, automotive electronics and mobile devices. Danny Shapiro, Senior Director, Automotive, is our guest this week on The Weekly Driver Podcast. Nvidia is increasingly focusing on autonomous cars and

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28:33

#176, RVTravel.com expands, adds weekly podcast

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/04/12

RVTravel.com is the country's pre-eminent recreational vehicle website. It reports on every conceivable component of tthe ever-expanding industry. It has expert text and video, twice-weekly newsletters, daily tips, a huge social media presence and a forum. Its new feature is a weekly podcast. Scott Linden, a long-time television and radio broadcaster and an avid RVer, is the host of the podcast which debuted in early April. Scott Linden is the host of the new RVTravel.com podcast. Linden our

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46:42

#175, 2021 LA Auto Show virtual media preview

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/03/29

After a postponement and cancellation because of the COVID-19 pandemic, LA AutoMobility and the LA Auto Show will be back later this year at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Collectively, the automotive industry can't wait. Plenty of other auto shows didn't occur last year and won't until later this year. But organizers of the Los Angeles show, the first major industry event of the season, decided to offer a glimpse into the future. The 2021 Toyota Mirai was discussed during the recent LA Auto

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24:41

#174, iseecars.com: Ford tops new, used 2020 sales

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/03/18

Karl Brauer has an extensive history in the automotive industry, including his current position as the executive analyst for iseecars.com. The website, an automotive research firm and data-driven car search engine, helps shoppers find the right car at the right price. It also develops and shares powerful studies and market analyses that have been featured in over 2,000 media outlets. iseecars.com: The Ford F-150 pickup truck remained the country's top-selling vehicle in 2020. Brauer is our

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25:08

#172, Tiger Woods, Rolls-Royce, New Corvette C8 book

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/03/10

There's always a lot happening in the auto industry. But it's been a particularly wild ride lately. Tiger Woods crashed a new 2021 Genesis GV70. I test drove a 2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost for four days. And a new coffee table-sized book on the new mid-engine Corvette C8 has been published. Co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia discuss the three topics and more on this episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast. Bruce Aldrich and James Raia discuss Tiger Woods, the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost and a new book on

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32:37

#171, Liz Carmichael: car fraud, transgender, anti-hero

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/02/22

"The Lady and the Dale" tells the little-known story of Liz Carmichael in the 1970s. Carmichael rose to prominence when she released a fuel-efficient, three-wheeled vehicle while being responsible for one of the biggest auto scams in history. Nick Cammilleri, the creator, writer, director and co-producer of the four-part docu-series now showing on HBO Max, is our guest on this episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast. Liz Carmichael: Her life is portrayed in the HBO series "The Lady and the

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30:49

#170, WeatherTech Raceway ready for racing

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/02/09

Just like any business relying on visitors, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca had it tough during 2020. Events were rescheduled and canceled. But management did its best to offer recreation opportunities when it could. One unheralded but important track use is the facility's access to non-competitive racing clubs and performance driving programs. Members rent or bring their vehicle to the racetrack and experience the famous layout. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca has a full schedule of racing as

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26:08

#169, Hagerty expert talks strong new 2021 auctions

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/02/08

Auto auctions are back! Live, that is. Online auctions have continued during the pandemic, but January sales are a key indicator for collector car sales. And what a January it was. Brian Rabold, Vice President of Valuation Services at Hagerty, is our guest on this episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast. Co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia talk with Rabold about the new year, the return of live auctions and some of the surprising prices paid for vehicles. Hagerty reports a 1957 Chrysler New Yorker

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29:01

#168, Hershey’s world class auto museum reopens

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/02/01

Its official name is the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum, but it's almost always called the AACA Museum or the Hershey Auto Museum. By any name, the museum in Pennsylvania is among the country's most active facilities honoring the history of automobiles — and it's reopened. Jeffrey Bliemeister, the museum's Executive Director, is our guest on this week's episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast. The AACA Museum, among the country's most prominent auto museums, has reopened. Co-hosts Bruce

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33:32

#166 EV expert Steve Birkett discusses growing industry

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/01/11

Steve Birkett is an electric vehicle expert who embraces the automotive technology of sustainable choices. Birkett, who lives and works in Boston, Mass., has owned several electric vehicles. He provides his expertise in the field and his advocacy of the industry on the website findthebestcarprice.com and other industry publications. And he's our guest on this episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast. The EV industry is expanding quickly. Co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia discuss with Birkett

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41:16

#165, 2020 in car news: COVID-19, new Corvette, recalls

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/01/01

There's never a dull moment in the automotive industry. Car news never stops. Competition is intense. The emerging electric vehicle market continues to emerge but with its future unknown. Recalls aren't going away anytime soon. And how consumers buy and sell vehicles is further transitioning from in-person sales to the online marketplace. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything. The debut of the 2020 Corvette CB Stingray is was among the top car news stories of the year of 2020. Image ©

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36:20

#164, The art of buying and selling used cars

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/12/30

Jim Brooks owns Approved Autos Bakersfield, California. It's a used car business, a constantly changing segment of the automotive landscape. Brooks worked as a new salesman at a dealership for two years. But he didn't like the sales practices and decided his own business was a better option. Fifteen years later, Brooks has witnessed lots of industry changes, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. Jim Brooks owns Approved Autos, a used cars business in Bakersfield, California. Brooks is this

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35:04

#163, The Weekly Driver Podcast’s Cars of the Year

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/12/18

Welcome to the 14th annual Cars of the Year list, selected by TheWeeklyDriver.com. This year, co-host Bruce Aldrich and I announce the top-10 list on this week's episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast. The 2020 Aston Martin Vantage is among the Cars of the Year, announced on Episode #163 of The Weekly Driver Podcast. Bruce and I individually picked 10 vehicles from the nearly 40 cars and trucks in 2020 models I reviewed and Bruce drove. Neither of us was surprised. Our choices for cars of the year

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34:42

#162, Chris Miller’s 3rd stone truck: 1929 Ford Model A

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/12/14

Chris Miller has been a sculptor for several decades. He makes public art, primarily out of granite, marble and wood. But on Thanksgiving night, he returned home to Vermont from Maryland with swollen hands and tired from another creation of his latest passion — automotive art, as in a stone truck. Miller, who lives outside of Calais, Vermont, had just completed his third piece. The 125 percent-sized sculpture is located on the property of a business in Lexington Park, Maryland. Chris Miller's

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