Drive Thru News #14 - #becausechips

The Drive Thru is our monthly recap where we've put together a menu of local, racing, electric-vehicle and random car-adjacent news. Tune in for Episode #14 covering September of 2021. #becausechips with special guest host Mark Shank from the WSIB: 90's Cars episode. 

Just some of the topics we covered this month:

• Showcase Brand: MERCEDES + BMW
• Ken Block signs with Audi to develop EVs
• Porsche Mission-R
• Forget the HP wars, it’s Kilowatt Wars!
• The INTEGRA! is revealed… and what about the WRX?
• Rust Valley Restorers - Big Auction?
• 5 Obsolete Features and The Last Cars To Have Them
• The Lucid Air is almost here and apparently amazing
• Tesla patent for laser beam windshield debris removal - LOL!
• Ever Wonder If You Could Outrun a Police Pursuit? + EV Police Cars!
• Motorsports News: Verstappen vs Hamilton!, again? 
• Ridiculous Florida Man stories! 
• HPDEjunkie.com Track Day Report
• and much, much more! 

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00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship

00:00:47 Special Guest Host Introduction

00:01:13 Mercedes G Wagon Electric Concept

00:04:53 Mercedes Maybach Discussion

00:09:05 BMW's Electric Innovations

00:14:11 Volkswagen's Electric Future

00:21:26 Audi's Grand Sphere Concept

00:28:12 Porsche's Mission R and 718

00:35:38 Audi's Heritage Video

00:37:03 Heartwarming Audi Legacy

00:38:30 Stellantis Drama and Supercar Exemptions

00:41:40 Chrysler's New CEO and Brand Future

00:47:21 Ford's EV Crate Engine and Production Challenges

00:53:52 JDM Vehicles and the New Acura Integra

01:00:12 Subaru WRX Controversy

01:04:11 Hyundai and Kia's Bold Designs

01:09:22 Lost and Found: Geo Metro and Barn Finds

01:14:07 Hidden Car Collections in London

01:14:57 Rust Valley Restorers Auction

01:17:21 Obsolete Car Features

01:22:50 Saab Heritage Museum

01:25:01 World Record Holding Volvo

01:30:52 EV Market Updates

01:45:25 Tesla's Autopilot Issues

01:49:04 The Challenges of Autonomous Driving

01:49:34 The Debate on Self-Driving Safety

01:51:47 Driving as a Form of Freedom

01:53:35 Electric Cars in Law Enforcement

01:55:43 Tesla's Laser Windshield Wipers

01:58:38 Magnus Walker's Car Renderings

02:01:44 Outrunning the Police in the UK

02:04:22 Luxurious Motorhomes for the Wealthy

02:05:46 Florida Man Stories

02:17:38 Motorsports News and Updates

02:22:38 Upcoming Events and Announcements

02:27:00 Closing Remarks and Thank Yous

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