Drive Thru News #36 - Do you have any ... Yellow Mustard?

The script is a detailed recap of GTM's monthly news episode, named 'The Drive Thru,' featuring automotive events and highlights, primarily focusing on Monterey Car Week. Sponsored by organizations like HPDEjunkie.com and Hooked on Driving, the episode covers various car shows, auctions, and events Eric attended in Monterey. Key points include attending Car Week for ten days, exploring 37 events, and taking over 5,000 photographs. Significant mentions are the Classic Motorsports Concours, Mecum Auctions, Laguna Seca Raceway, and Pebble Beach Classic. The episode also delves into automotive news, including Ford's financial challenges, Toyota's hydrogen fuel technology investments, new luxury sedans, and car discontinuations. Additionally, there are updates on EV infrastructure in the EU, the Tesla Cybertruck, and more. The show also commemorates long-term GTM members and provides details on upcoming automotive events and track days.

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00:00:00 Welcome to Episode 36

00:01:55 Eric's California Adventure

00:02:31 Monterey Car Week Highlights

00:04:07 Pacific Grove Car Shows

00:06:23 Radius by Broad Arrow

00:08:44 Mecham Auctions Behind the Scenes

00:11:04 Private Parties and Veloce Media

00:13:33 Laguna Seca and Monterey Historics

00:17:45 Concours de Lemons

00:19:32 Concorso Italiano

00:21:56 Monterey Motorsports Festival

00:23:55 The Quail and Pebble Beach

00:31:48 Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche News

00:39:29 Ben Keating's Racing Insights

00:39:52 Ford's Struggles with the F-150 Lightning

00:40:36 Tesla's Success and Carbon Credits

00:40:54 Comparing Ford and Tesla's Strategies

00:42:48 Hyundai N74 Production Version

00:44:59 Honda S2000: A Classic Revisited

00:48:13 Toyota's Commitment to Hybrids and Hydrogen

00:50:38 Luxury SUVs and Off-Road Capabilities

00:50:44 Lexus LX 600 Review

00:54:51 EU's EV Charger Infrastructure Plan

00:56:30 EV Longevity and Market Saturation

01:06:24 The Future of Carbon Wheels

01:09:33 Lost and Found: Discontinued Cars

01:12:05 Texas EV Registration Fees

01:17:17 Cybertruck's Precision Manufacturing

01:20:23 The Cybertruck's Design Dilemma

01:20:59 DeLorean's Stainless Steel Struggles

01:24:00 Tesla's Range Controversy

01:26:51 DIY Car Modifications Gone Wrong

01:28:00 Car Show Reviews: Tex Mex Motors and Downey's Dream Cars

01:33:05 Robo Taxis and Autonomous Driving Issues

01:36:51 Rich People Problems: Aston Martin and Cadillac

01:52:45 Motorsports Updates and Events

02:02:25 Podcast Announcements and Farewells

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