ninetyoneoctane

Back for another week covering your ninetyoneoctane headlines feature Donut Media arrests, Mexico extraditions, and the second Gran Turismo movie! Jon and Tony go head-to-head with this weeks Headline Head-to-Head which covers companies that are saving the manuals, hotdoggers for 36k a year, and Elon's Model S Plaid getting spanked at the nurburging. Finally, we end on a new segment Behind the Whe...

We start the show with the best ninetyoneoctane headlines of 2023. We then introduce the Headline Head-to-Head in a 5 question sprint covering current events in the car world which include automotive apartments, formula 1 off-season crashed, the end of the road for a movie villian car, and potentially the biggest automotive scandal since dieselgate. Finally we wrap up with plans and changes we hav...

On this episode, SoCal Bimmerhead and creator of "Keeping Up With The Bavarians," John Porter, joins us in the studio to discuss the ninetyoneoctane headlines and give us a peek inside his brand. We also delve into John's first time on the track, his $10,000 suspension kit from Team Schirmer, a love/hate relationship with the iconic E46 M3, his E90 M3 experiencing the rod bearing issue and blowing...

On this episode, first-time guest Mark Krumme, Head of Marketing at Eibach North America joins host Jon for a discussion on the etiquette of using and returning your damn tools. They dive into the Honda community celebrating the millionth stolen Civic and explore obsession with finding the perfect car parts. Mark provides insights into his current stable, experiences with the E36 and track life, a...

Gareth Foley of FCPEuro joins us as guest host this week! First up, the excitement is palpable as Ricky Bobby, inspired by a desire for an F1 sequel, throws down the gauntlet to Frenchy Girard. Meanwhile, the NASCAR world counters with a new documentary, "Drive to Actually Compete," challenging Formula One's popular "Drive to Survive." In a tech twist, we explore Apple's latest game-changer, the A...

Kelvin Arreola joins us this week to discuss this week's ninetyoneoctane headlines. We also get into getting sponsored in Formula D, surviving driving through the canyons, the current monopoly in so cal junk yards, driving race cars up and down the US coast, and driving in Laguna Seca. Finally we bring you the latest in automotive news with the Motorhead Blitz! Kelvin takes a shot at our current a...

In this week's episode, Jon is joined by Tony Driven, who helps cover this week's headlines! "The Fast and the Furious: A Musical Parody" currently being staged in Los Angeles, adding a touch of theatrical fun to the cult classic. The much-anticipated F1 movie has been delayed to 2024, prompting Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt to offer his driving services to F1 teams, boldly declaring, "I am license...

Mitchell of Racing with Mitchell joins us as guest host this week. On this episode, the first man ever to step into Victoria's Secretexpresses his frustration that the store doesn't sell car bras. His plan to put a car bra on his cobra prompts a discussion about vintage automotive accessories and the desire to see certain technologies make a comeback. Meanwhile, the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, already...

This week on the podcast, we have a special guest host, the multi-talented James Coker, who is not only an actor and comedian but also a Formula 1 content machine. Together, we dive into our featured headlines and he takes on the Motorhead Blitz for a shot at claiming the title of King Motorhead! T-Pain's innovative creation of the first self-tuning car ECU, 'AutoTune,' is explored. T-Pain's foray...

We are a Stryker Performane this week for the Halloween special and they help us through this week's ninetyoneoctane news! Firstly, we highlight an enthusiast who invested $25,000 in transforming his car into a high-performance race car, aiming to achieve a personal best at one track all year. Secondly, we discuss a car owner proclaiming "built not bought" after installing a cold air intake, spark...

On this episode, Greg Kallman, the founder of FanAmp, joins us as a guest host discussing Formula 1, FanAmp, and race car minivans! Our headlines help us dive into Max Verstappen's incredible dominance in F1, sparking questions about whether fans still watch his races with the same initial excitement and whether they've always rooted for the tortoise or secretly sided with the hare.  Toyota's expa...

Tony joins us as guest host this week and we go Under the Hood to talk street racing during a government shutdown and the willingness to endure a driving hiatus for lower gas prices. It also touches on the intriguing concept of equipping rally cars with dual steering wheels for co-drivers' assistance, with questions about personal rally preferences and essential car modifications. We also consider...

On this episode, guest host Preston Huff helps us dive Under the Hood into the world of automotive maintenance and enthusiast culture. Starting with, "Jiffy Lube Technicians Now Work from Home and Guide You in Over-Torquing Your Own Oil Filter," we explore the craziest places listeners have taken their cars for service and share bizarre stories from the automotive world. We then tackle the surpris...

On this episode, Kaan of The Blind Apex Podcast helps us through this week's headlines starting with a man's innovative approach as he incorporates his daily work commute into the video game Assetto Corsa, all in a bid to outmaneuver his neighbor for a prized street parking spot. Then, urban mosquitoes mistake straight-piped Honda cars for potential mates, causing a population surge.  We also get...

In this episode, guest host Eli Villa from Evilla Motorsport joins the show. The episode kicks off with the Ferrari Team Principal resorting to drinking Red Bulls as the F1 season comes to a close. Meanwhile, NASCAR's surprising success with Garage 56 at Le Mans leads them to consider an audacious move to purchase France to control the legendary 24-Hour Race. An amateur race car driver faces a set...

In this episode of we dive Under the Hood into a series of automotive news stories with our special guest, Carlos Valenzuela. We kick things off with the jaw-dropping news that Bimmer Invasion Los Angeles has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest collective oil leak. Moving on, we discuss California's new driving exam, which now includes heart-pounding maneuvers at Willow Springs Racewa...

On this episode, a 40-year-old man has taken an unusual legal route by suing the creators of Gran Turismo for not granting him a pro driver status after he achieved gold on his first attempt in every S License mission. This raises questions about the transformative power of video games and whether one's virtual achievements can translate into real-life pursuits. Shifting gears, the automotive worl...

In this episode, featuring our guest host Tony Driven, we're delving into the latest buzz from the car world. Ford is grabbing everyone's attention by claiming that their new Mustang GTD can clear crowds an impressive 36% faster than before. And guess what? Tony is here to help choose between a Porsche GT3 or a Mustang GT3. We're also exploring the intriguing decision by Ford to include the letter...

Karla Pestotnik, our S2000 guru and race car driver, joins us for the inauguration of the new ninetyoneoctane! Formula 1's decision to charge $1500 for viewing holes on the Las Vegas Strip raises eyebrows, with doubts lingering about their sellability. The ongoing debates about Max Verstappen's Formula 1 dominance continue, while a noteworthy trend emerges as mothers nationwide refuse to cover lea...

It's time for a new chapter of ninetyoneoctane and one I've always dreamt of. Please join me on this Journey but if you don't, no hard feelings. For those who stick around, let's have some fun!

On Under the Hood, Honda is gearing up for the Super GT series with its Civic Type R-GT, aiming to deliver "ultimate pure sports performance." The race car, developed from the road-legal Civic Type-R, is set to debut in the 2024 season, with shakedown tests scheduled for July 25 and 26. Meanwhile, Zenvo has revealed its extreme hypercar, the Aurora V12, boasting a 6.0-liter twin-turbo engine and t...

On Under the Hood, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) identifies American muscle cars, including the Ford Mustang, as among the most dangerous vehicles on the road due to their high horsepower and aggressive driving image. The IIHS reveals that several variants of muscle cars have the highest driver death rates for the 2020 model year. Conversely, minivans, SUVs, and luxury vehicles...

Rolls-Royce, Porsche, and GM are taking action against car flippers, with Rolls-Royce's CEO stating that flippers will be blacklisted. Red Bull's announcement of Daniel Ricciardo's return puts pressure on Sergio Perez. Caterham unveils the Project V concept, an electric sports coupé with a 2+1 seating layout and a range of 249 miles. Ford faces an EV inventory problem and struggles to meet demand...

In recent car news, the first 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 was auctioned at Barrett-Jackson for a charitable cause, raising $700,000. Actress Nicole Kidman acted as the auctioneer, and the winning bidder generously donated the car back to Barrett-Jackson for another auction. The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is a powerful vehicle with 1,025 horsepower and 945 lb.-ft. of torque. In another...

Subaru addresses oil issues in the 2021 Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86, defending the design integrity of the FA24 engine for road use. Meanwhile, a Philadelphia towing company, TDI Towing, faces charges in a multi-million dollar catalytic converter theft ring. On a historical note, Thomas Edison's promotion of electric cars in the early 1900s is highlighted, as well as Lordstown Motors Corp.'s recent...