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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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#204, New Book: The Checkered Past of Al Unser Jr.

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/11/23

Al Unser Jr., born into one of motorsports' most prominent racing families, won the Indianapolis 500 twice and two IndyCar Championships. But he was also troubled. Unser abused alcohol and drugs and it destroyed a marriage. Friendships ended and he was arrested multiple times for drunken driving and domestic violence. Unser's struggles and his winding road in recovery is the subject of the new book, "A Checkered Past." Al Unser Jr.: A Story To Tell The race car driver, recently re-married, tells

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#207, Live at the LA Auto Show: Back to the Future,...

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/11/18

The LA Auto Show advanced to the second and final media day Thursday and The Weekly Driver Podcast was back in the vehicle showcase halls at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It was a day for a visit back to the future — maybe. Co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia visited with representatives from a variety of concept vehicles, some from established manufacturers, others from new carmakers. VinFast of Vietnam debuted two electric SUV at the LA Auto Show. All images © James Raia/2021. As in

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#206, Live from the LA Auto Show; It’s Electric

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/11/17

The 2021 LA Auto Show media days began Wednesday, Nov. 17, marking the first major automotive show of the season after a two-year COVID-19 pandemic. The Weekly Driver Podcast was in attendance for the first of our daily episodes. A few minutes after the show opened, co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia visited various halls at the Los Angeles Convention Center. We viewed the new models of legacy brands, Ford to Chevrolet, Honda to Chrysler. And we viewed a slew of current and pending (maybe)

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#205, 2021 LA Auto Show back with electric vibe

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/11/10

After one delay and one cancellation, the LA Auto Show is back for the first time in two years. Like many businesses, the automotive industry has suffered. But its first major auto show since the Covid-19 pandemic began will be held Nov. 19-28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The 2021 LA Auto Show will emphasize auto mobility but will feature its traditional large selection of vehicle debuts. David Fortin, Head of Consumer Marketing for the event, is our guest on Episode #205 of The Weekly

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#203, PitStopConnect.com helps predict, prevent auto...

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/11/05

Ben Auslander, vice president of sales and marketing for PitStopConnect.com, is enthusiastic about all things related to predictive analytics in automobiles. And he has been for a long time. Auslander, our guest this week on The Weekly Driver Podcast, worked on the GM Onstar program for more than 12 years. He helped launch VW's connected car program in North America. He also worked for Charge Point as its Automotive Director. Pitstopconnect.com sees the driving future "It's allowed me to see and

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#202, Joe Wiesenfelder of Cars.com talks future of EVs

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2021/10/29

Joe Wiesenfelder is the executive editor of Cars.com and he's immersed in the future of EVs — electric vehicles. According to the website's recent data, about one-third of car buyers are actively looking to purchase their first electric vehicle. But many questions remain with the anticipated growth. Wiesenfelder and his colleagues are counting on it. Wiesenfelder is our guest on this episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast. Rivian and it electric trucks and SUVs are potential competitors for Tesla

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#201, Al Unser Jr. talks drugs, driving in new book

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2021/10/19

As co-hosts of The Weekly Driver Podcast, Bruce Aldrich and I sometimes have a guest cancel at the last minute. Two-time Indy 500 winner Al Unser Jr. was our scheduled guest. With his non-appearance, we decided to talk about him. Specifically, we discuss Unser's new book, "A Checkered Past." The 302-hardcover offering includes a foreword by Roger Penske, the team owner who once employed "Little Al" and who is now the owner of the Indianapolis Speedway. Al Unser Jr. tells his life story in his new

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#200, Few carmakers get top grades in car seat...

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2021/10/09

Cars.com recently released its 2021 Car Seat Fit Report Card. It provides a detailed analysis of which cars are the best for parents when it comes children's car seat installation. Jenni Newman, the editor-in-chief of Cars.com and a certified child passenger safety technician, is our guest on Episode #200 of The Weekly Driver Podcast. Co-host Bruce Aldrich and I discuss the report card and the reactions by carmakers to the grades they received. Only a few carmakers get top grades for child car

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#199, Terry Gale, curator of Rambler Ranch in rural...

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2021/10/04

A minute's drive from County Rd. 21 in the Elizabeth, Colo., Rambler Ranch is perched in a clearing of trees on the outskirts of the small town about 45 miles southeast of Denver. It's a secluded museum of Americana, a life's work for Terry Gale as a remembrance of family and the iconic automobiles of yesteryear. Gale, 60, didn't plan to own the world's largest collection of Nash, Rambler and AMC vehicles. But in 30-plus years he's cultivated an unequaled collection of the small vehicles originally

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#198, Colton Herta, IndyCar racing champion

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2021/09/25

Colton Herta is 21 years old and he's been behind one steering or another since he was age six. Go-karts to Indy cars and several racing classes between, Herta is now competing at his best as the NTT IndyCar Series concludes this week in Long Beach, California. Herta (Andretti-Autosport), the youngest driver to win an IndyCar race, successfully defended the Grand Prix of Monterey title he won two years ago on Sept. 19. He completed the 212.61-mile race at WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway in 2 hours,

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#197, CarInsurance.com picks cheapest, best companies

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/09/18

Ashlee Tilford is the managing editor of QuinStreet.com, the marketing and search engine service company. It recently released a consumer-based post detailing a new study by CarInsurance.com — the cheapest and best car insurance companies. Tilford is our guest this week on The Weekly Driver Podcast. Co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia discuss with Tilford the CarInsurance.com, one of QuinStreet.com's companies, compiled the resource guide. CarInsurance.com has picked the best and cheapest auto

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#196, Bruce buys a truck, letters and buy us a cup of...

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/09/12

Driving a new car is generally enjoyable; the process of acquiring it? Not so much. Bruce Aldrich, the co-host of The Weekly Driver Podcast, hadn't purchased a new vehicle in more than a decade. His Subaru Outback will soon approach 200,000 miles, and it's doing fine. But Bruce and his wife, Alene, decided a new Ford F-250 pickup truck is the vehicle to get. It'll tow an RV just fine, which is a good thing since the couple is planning to do more traveling with friends who are also RVers and who

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#195, Acclaimed auto writer chronicles Jaguar at 100

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2021/09/07

Giles Chapman is a prolific automotive journalist whose book topics have ranged from the importance of car badges to the history of Land Rover. His latest title is "Jaguar Century: 100 Years of Automotive Excellence." Jaguar Century chronicles the company and its remarkable vehicles. It covers the manufacturer's start in 1922 by William Lyons and William Walmsley, and it reports on the current F-Type sports cars to the F-Pace SUV. a 1961 Jaguar XKE presented a recent Jaguar event in Sacramento,

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2021 Honda Ridgeline updated, future seems grim

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/09/04

Seventeen years ago, Honda introduced the Ridgeline to challenge the mainstream pickup truck empire. The Ridgeline was something. It had the industry's first lockable in-bed storage trunk. It had a fully independent suspension. The truck's dual-action tailgate could be opened to the side or down. The 2006 Honda Ridgeline (made in Canada beginning in March 2005) also had an unusual exterior design, a unibody frame. It had a 3.5-liter V6 transverse-mounted engine a five-speed automatic transmission

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Bigger trucks carry more weight including safety risks

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/09/03

Bigger trucks keep getting bigger. The increased size also means increased dangers. That's the assessment of Consumer Reports. The publication's analysts detailed that from 2000 to 2018 (the most recent study) trucks are 11 percent tall and 24 percent heavier. The 2023 Nissan Frontier lineup of bigger trucks will debut truck's third generation. As a result, big trucks have poorer front sight lines and bigger blindspots that can prevent viewing a small vehicle or a pedestrian. Bigger Trucks

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2021 Mercedes-AMG A35: a worthy double life

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/09/02

The 2021 Mercedes-AMG A35 4MATIC, a compact luxury sedan, is positioned in a wickedly competitive segment. It defines automotive industry rivalry at its best. Several BMW and Audi models are top German counterpart competitors. The Cadillac CT4, Infiniti Q50, Lexus IS and Volvo S60 are also long-time stalwarts. More recent additions include the Kia Stinger, Genesis G70 and Volkswagen Arteon, expanding the all-worthy list to more than a dozen choices. Pick one and rejoice in your good choice. The

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Aston Martin, James Bond: No Time To Die

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2021/09/01

What would a James Bond movie be without iconic cars doing the impossible? OK, there's espionage, guns, chase scenes, adventures in exotic places, tuxedos, pretty women in slinky dresses, villains and a martini or two (shaken, not stirred). But other than that, fans of the 24 films (and soon to be 25 movies) in the franchise need to see cars, notably various Aston Martin vehicles. Aston Martin and James Bond need each other, only since 1962. Aston Martin needs the James Bond movies. The James

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Charlie Watts: A man and his cars and clothes but no...

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/08/27

Some rock & roll stars collect women. Charlie Watts preferred one, Shirley Ann Shephard, his wife of 57 years. Instead, the deceased Rolling Stones drummer fancied fancy clothes and vintage cars. He often coordinated his style hobbies as package deals. Watts, who died at age 80 on Aug. 24, didn’t enjoy driving his rare vehicles. He’d opt for proper attire for the occasion to sit in one of the cars and enjoy the combined craftsmanship of his suits and his vehicles. Charlie Watts, the drummer for

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#194, Lawyer, engineering expert questions Tesla’s...

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/08/24

Tesla isn't new to controversy and nor is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and both are back in the news. The NHTSA, previously critical of the electric vehicle manufacturer, recently said its conducting a preliminary evaluation into the carmaker's self-titled "Autopilot" systems after 11 crashes in nine states. NHTSA has questioned Tesla after 11 of its cars were involved in 11 accidents with emergency vehicles. The concern, the agency reported, is how the driver

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VW Basis-Transporter: Rare, odd collectible pickup truck

The Weekly Driver Podcast ·

2021/08/24

In the Philippines, it was known as a "country truck" or “Trakbayan." In Indonesia, its name was "Mitra," meaning partner. By any name, the Volkswagen Basis-Transporter was among the carmaker's oddest creations. The two-door, boxy work truck, manufactured in German and in Mexico, were made between 1975 and 1979 only 6,200 were built. It was called the Hormiga or "Ant." The VW Basis-Transporter had a short-live tenured but never in the United States. As a basic utility vehicle, the

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