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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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26:49

#161, Clasiq.com, a start-up buying, selling classic...

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/12/05

New car sales are hurting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Used cars, car subscriptions, leasing, etc., are increasingly popular. Clasiq.com hopes for its share of the marketplace as an online start-up. As its name implies, Clasiq.com sells classic cars. It streamlines the process of buying and selling a classic vehicle. Classic car start-up Clasiq.com specializes in buying and selling classic cars. Image © Jeremy Birenbaum. Co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia talk with Jeremy Birenbaum, Clasiq’s

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#160, Automotive books sure bets as holiday gifts

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/12/02

Easy. Appreciated. Two words and a holiday gift issue solved. Buy automotive books for the enthusiasts on your holiday shopping list. Bruce Aldrich and I discuss a half-dozen automotive books on episode #160 of The Weekly Driver Podcast. Automotive books make good holiday gifts for the car enthusiasts on your holiday shopping lists. We've had everal authors on the podcast in the past three years. All share a passion for the automotive industry — Chevrolet to Volkswagen, Jeep to the massive Takata

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33:40

#159, San Jose cannabis dispensary delivers in Teslas

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/11/30

Chris Lane is the chief marketing officer of Airfield Supply Co., a cannabis dispensary in San Jose, California. Its name is derived from the company's proximity to the San Jose International Airport. Its motto is "High Is A Place." The company is thriving in the Silicon Valley, where marijuana delivery is a competitive segment of the business community. Airfield Supply also recently determined it can more efficiently deliver its product. It added six Tesla Model 3s to its delivery fleet. Airfield

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25:29

#158, Electric car subscription: savvy one-stop shopping

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/11/23

Convenience, flexibility, and value are key attractions to car subscription company services offered by T4L, Inc., and several other regional and national companies. The concept is the latest trend in the automobile industry. It caters to drivers who don't have the time or desire for the details of buying a vehicle but need transportation. Car subscription services are ideal for drivers who wish to avoid the paperwork and permanency of owning a vehicle. Allen Witters, the CEO of T4L,

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39:49

#157, 50 years of driving: Co-hosts talk good, bad, ugly

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/11/20

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 with double six on the horizon, including 50 years of driving. Driving the iconic Route 66 is a bucket list item for many travelers. I'd like to do that at age 66. And for those who acquired their first driver's license at age 16, a half-century of driving has likely provided plenty of opportunities for reflection. 50 Years of Driving: The Weekly Driver Podcast

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31:20

#156, Automobile writer Aaron Gold talks cars

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/11/18

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 the industry, and it shows in his articles and in conversation. A staff writer for Automobile, Gold is our guest on this week's episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast. Co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia discuss the automotive industry with the journalist, with a particular interest in several of his recent articles. Automobile writer Aaron Gold

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34:28

#155, New book, speed record (not), electric trucks,...

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/11/16

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 the automotive industry, and periodically Bruce Aldrich I just talk about a lot on The Weekly Driver Podcast. We're are each other's guests this week to visit the above-mentioned news items. And it's the 155th episode of our slightly more than three-year-old, 30-minute broadcasts. First up this week is a new book by author Mike Mueller. It's The

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34:29

#154 Todd Reiners combines racing, philanthropy

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/10/31

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. Reiners is our guest on Episode #154 of The Weekly Driver Podcast. He discusses his long-time appreciation for cars as well as his fund-raising efforts and a unique, moving experience he shared with those less fortunate. Todd Reiners has several vintage race cars including a 1974 Formula 5000 Vintage Lola T332 As a daily driver, Reiners

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34:25

#153, Author Russell Hayes’ new book on VW beetle, bus

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/10/27

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 the 75th and 70th anniversaries of the Beetle and Bus. Hayes is the author of numerous automotive books ranging in topics from auto shows to Lotus to several offerings on Volkswagen. His latest book is the just-released "Volkswagen Beetles and Buses: Smaller and Smarter." Author Russell Hayes discusses the VW

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34:16

#152, Jonathan Pierce of Harman gives good sound advice

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/10/06

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 it. Pierce, Senior Manager of Global Experiential R&D for Car Audio at Harman, leads a team of scientist and engineer colleagues. They "apply research and robust measurement techniques to further understand the relationship between an artist's intent and listener preference." A new Harman consumer store in Munich, Germany. In other words, Pierce oversees a Harman

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27:27

#151, Interstate 80 museum honors military history

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/09/29

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 within minutes. But a full day's visit to one or any combination of the attractions is warranted. The setting is a trio of museums all located within a few-mile radius on farmland off frontage roads in Fairfield, an agricultural hub in Solano County. The Anheuser-Busch facility doesn't have much in common with Jelly

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40:24

#149, #150: The Weekly Driver Podcast celebrates 3...

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/09/09

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 several years. A podcast seemed like an ideal new creative outlet. We're now 3-years-old and 150 episodes into our show. Bruce Aldrich (left) and James Raia interview Alex Guberman, an electric vehicle expert who has a vast following on the YouTube Channel, E For Electric, on The Weekly Driver Podcast To celebrate the milestone, Bruce

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40:24

#149, #150: The Weekly Driver Podcast celebrates 3...

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/09/09

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 together for several years. A podcast seemed like an ideal new creative outlet. We're now 3-years-old and 150 episodes into our show. Bruce Aldrich and James Raia interview automotive guests every week on The Weekly Driver Podcast. To celebrate the milestone, Bruce and I independently picked our five favorites episodes. And we discuss them

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30:50

#148, Tow truck driver talks COVID-19, airbags

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/09/01

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 several years ago called Idiots on the Interstate (idiotsontheinterstate.com). The site is void of advanced graphics and is perhaps best described as primitive. But it's chock-full of information, videos and Elliott's opinions about the pathetic, often tragic and often preventable accidents and incidents he's witnessed throughout his long career. Ray Elliott, a

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#147, Electrify America debuts new coast-to-coast route

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/08/21

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, the challenge has been simplified. Electrify America recently announced the completion of the first of two cross-country routes. It allows EV drivers to travel from coast to coast using the largest open DC fast-charging network in the United States. Electrify America recently announced the completion of the first of two cross-country routes. It

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30:16

#146, Carmel (Ind.) mayor Jim Brainard has city in...

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/08/18

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, Indiana is internationally famous. The mayor of the 102,000-population city, located 23 miles northeast of the state's capital of Indianapolis, is the country's leading expert on the benefits of roundabouts. Mayor Jim Brainard of Carmel, Indiana believes in the benefits of roundabouts. Brainard, who has overseen the construction of 132

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26:39

Tesla Cybertruck: build me big in Texas, color me...

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/08/12

As if the pending Tesla Cybertruck hasn't received enough attention, leave it to company owner Elon Musk to generate more attention for the futuristic-looking machine. After announcing the electric-vehicle manufacturer's plans to build a new factory in Austin, Texas, Musk hinted at a few of his new truck's color choices. The possible options are as unique as the car. The Tesla Cybertruck may be offered with a rainbow exterior paint theme. Musk suggested a pure white option or a treatment to offer

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43:17

#145, Author unloads on Takata in new Killer Airbags...

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/08/06

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 that still have not been replaced. Cox, a former consultant for the now-defunct Japanese automotive parts company, discusses the details in his new book "Killer Airbags: The Deadly Secret Automakers Don’t Want You To Know." Now an automotive consultant, Cox is our guest on Episode #145 of The Weekly Driver Podcast. Jerry W. Cox is the author of the new book,

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29:16

#144, Rolls-Royce is back with a wicked ghost of a...

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/08/05

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 the company's native England, were hard to sell for years. But now the bespoke machines are back in a big way. In 2019, Rolls-Royce sold more than 5,100 vehicles worldwide, the best annual sales volume in the company's 116-year history. The 2020 Rolls-Royce Wraith defines power, opulence and obsession. Image © Bruce

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#143, Record sale for Mustang; goodbye Chevy Sonic,...

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2020/07/25

There's always news in the automotive world. Sometimes, The Weekly Driver Podcast doesn't schedule a guest so co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia can discuss a few topics, like cars that will no longer be manufactured and a 55-year-old Mustang selling for an eye-opening record. That's what we do in this episode. The Chevrolet Sonic and Honda Fit will no longer be manufactured after the cars' current editions. Bruce and I discuss why we say good riddance to the Sonic and a hearty farewell to the

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