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Drive Thru News #60: Where have all the "good cars" gone?

Drive Thru News #60: Where have all the "good cars" gone?

Update: 2025-09-30
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This episode of Break/Fix's 'Drive Thru News' marks the 60th edition, kicking off with automotive headlines, motorsports summaries, and quirky car stories. The hosts reminisce about cars from the '90s, discuss nostalgic TV shows, and delve into debates about 'good' cars of their childhood. They explore Japanese halo cars, German models' histories, and quirky vehicles like the Honda Del Sol. The script navigates through multiple segments, such as IMSA race experiences, unusual recalls, Tesla's controversial features, and the future of automotive brands like Jaguar and Infiniti. Special attention is given to motorsports, including Max Verstappen’s potential to win another F1 title and Lamborghini pulling out of hypercar races. The episode also contains personal anecdotes, a recap of recent races, discussion on video games, and a memorial mention of the Miata's creator, Su Matano. Lastly, it wraps up with listener feedback, Florida Man stories, GTM Trackside reports, and upcoming motorsport events.


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00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome


00:02:42 Where Did All the Good Cars Go?


00:03:10 The Rise and Fall of 90s Japanese Cars


00:04:24 The German Car Dilemma; The Volkswagen Journey


00:11:50 To Infiniti and Beyond


00:20:57 Jaguar's Identity Crisis


00:31:53 Resurrecting Old Cars: Brad's New Whip! #PSL


00:34:35 Volkswagen and Audi News


00:39:03 Ferrari's New Testarossa


00:42:36 Mercedes Powered by BMW?


00:49:00 Nissan's Manual Transmission Comeback


00:52:10 BYD's Record-Breaking Electric Car


00:54:49 Remembering the Father of the Miata


01:05:49 Amazon Sells Hertz Cars


01:12:23 Formula One Movie Review


01:16:54 GTM Book Club: Racing Literature Recommendations


01:19:07 Florida Man Stories!


01:27:45 Daniel Ricciardo's Retirement Announcement


01:29:41 Lamborghini's Exit from Hypercar Racing


01:32:17 Max Verstappen's Endurance Racing Journey


01:33:41 Forza Motorsport Cancellation and Racing Games


01:36:58 Alex Taylor's Speed Record


01:38:11 Formula One Season Highlights and Predictions


01:51:18 GTM Trackside Report and Upcoming Events; Closing Remarks and Sponsorship Acknowledgements



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Drive Thru News #60: Where have all the "good cars" gone?

Drive Thru News #60: Where have all the "good cars" gone?

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