The Drive History Podcast

In the news this week, the new Red Bull hypercar and the possibility of a new Honda Element. Plus the refreshed Cadillac Escalade gets the biggest dash screen ever! In This Day in Automotive History for the week of July 30 to August 5, we learn about Henry Ford's first car company, the last Volkswagen Beetle Type 1, the first time someone drove on the moon and the designer of the Shelby GT500....

This week on The Drive History Podcast,  a ship load of Mazdas goes to the crusher, Jaguar goes for the fastest interview ever, Bentley gets its first supercharger, and Bonnie and Clyde keep the cash flowing long after they were shot to death in a 1934 Ford V8. Plus, the new Mini Cooper S and Nissan Z Nismo! Topics include: Jaguar XJR575m ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-FPIi-bNc4 ) Kaiser-Fraz...

From the debut of the Winermobile to the release of the Ferrari F40, we highlight the best of This Day in Automotive History for the week of July 16-22. We also chat about the new hybrid Porsche 911, the SLR McLaren Roadster, E.L. Cord's impact on the auto industry and the end of Panhard. Plus, listener mail! The Drive History Podcast also covers: - The New Ford Capri - World's first parki...

This episode we take a close look at the weirdest and rarest PT Cruiser trim levels (there are a lot!), discuss the Genesis shooting brake, cover the founding of FIAT, and find out what happened to the one millionth Porsche. Plus, Brian repos his own vehicle and we help listeners make deals on cheap Craigslist cars. Our this day in automotive history section covers July 9 -15 and includes topics s...

Is Rivian your girlfriend's name? This week we cover major automotive history milestones related to cars with inline 3s, four bangers, straight sixes, big blocks and V12s. We’re talking Supra, Corvette, Aston Martin and... Smart? Oh yeah! All that and so much more on this episode of The Drive History Podcast. Coverage: BMW M5 Rivian and VW fall in love One Millionth Corvette Jordan Motor Cars...

It's our 20th episode! We welcome automotive journalist Peter Nelson with bylines at Donut Media, The Drive, Robb Report and more to chat with us about the state of the auto industry and the enthusiast lifestyle. Plust we get his thoughts on the Bentley Bentayga, the partnership between BMW and Toyota, Formula One and the very first Corvette. We cap it off with some great reader questions! Oth...

Jordan takes us on a tour of New England in his rented Audi, we discuss why automakers don't build stylish cars that are affordable and cover a range of historical topics, including the opening of the Nurburgring Circuit, the Tucker 48, Ford winning Le Mans, Rivian giving into Tesla and much more. Other topics include: - A study about loud exhaust - Tom Gale, designer of the Lamborghini Diablo...

This episode takes a look at some of the cheapest and most expensive new cars on the market, such as the Cadillac Celestiq , and covers the debut of Plymouth, 185mph speeding tickets, the founding of Ford Motor Company, Dodge's Fast and the Furious Deal and that time two guys had a few beers before racing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. All that and so much more! Other topics include: - RZR - Cadi...

The first Porsche. The first Ford. The first Saab. Early June is apparently an important time of the year for building brand new cars! Plus Mitsubishi goes hybrid, Fisker goes carbon neutral, and Mini Cooper gets supercharged. All that and so much more on this episode of The Drive History Podcast. Additional topics include: - Monster Trucks! - The Cars Movie! - Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Ve...

We dive into 1980s bang for your buck and then look at the sketchy origins of Volkswagen, the release of the Mazda Cosmo, Porsche’s upgraded Cayenne for 2024 and the original Volvo sports car. Plus - Is the Fox Body cool? FYI - Brian was wrong, Waymo and Saymo are not the same. We ask: What car model deserves its own museum? Other hot topics include: - The founder of Infiniti - SLS AMG Roadster -...

In this episode, American power meets Italian design with the De Tomaso Pantera. Bonnie and Clyde write a love letter to Henry Ford, Nissan launches the R34 Skyline and we ask the important questions, like are car prices down, what’s up with trim levels that are just color options and what car would you force on your enemy? Other topics include: - The first 24 Hours of Le Mans - Citroen XM - Volks...

Carey finally joins us to discuss all things cars. In the news: the Hyundai Ioniq5N and the Toyota S-FR. In the past: The end of the Chevrolet Corvair, the Lamborghini Egoista, the Nissan Skyline gets a British accent, a woman joins F1 and Andy Warhol paints a car crash. Plus, Ford Lightning, Cord 810/812, the death of AMC and the first speeding citation in the USA. This automotive history talk sh...

The end of the Lamborghini Countach and the beginning of people crashing their cars on autopilot. In other news, Supra says sayonara, Audi is named by a 14 year old, Ferrari's first car had a 1.5L V12 and Henry Ford saves the auto industry (not in the way you think). All that and so much more on this episode of The Drive History Podcast. This automotive history talk show covers daily transport...

This week we cover big numbers, like the new 800 hp Ford Mustang, the $146 million Dodge Bros deal, and 7, as in RX-7, which made its US debut April 30, 1978. All that and so much more on this episode of The Drive History Podcast. This automotive history talk show covers daily transportation history, automotive news, auto industry insights and more. Although, it's mostly just a couple car guys...

It's the end of an era as Jaguar nixes the F Type! We get into Chrysler owning Lamborghini, the beauty of Citroen suspension systems, the shared Miata platform of Mazda and Fiat and the birth of the Nissan Skyline. All that and more on this week's automotive history podcast running down the events of April 23 to the 29th. The Drive History Podcast is an automotive history talk show that co...

We’re celebrating the launch of the Ford Mustang, check in on the Miata after 25 years, debate the purchase of a C4 Corvette and go full frontal with Citroen Traction Avant. Plus we talk about the fastest production car and ponder Toyota and Lexus' new SUV lineup, which includes a redesigned 2025 4Runner. The Drive History Podcast is an automotive history talk show that covers daily transporta...

Jordan magmas his pants and we cover the unveiling of iconic models, including the Nissan NISMO 370Z, Saab Sonnett III, Dodge Charger Daytona and the VW ID.BUZZ. Plus, we find out who was the first person to ever buy a Ford Mustang and discuss what a 1980s Ford and Chrysler merger might have looked like. All that and more on this episode of your new favorite automotive history podcast. Send your q...

This week we cover a number of astonishing automotive history events, from the first internal combustion engine and Emil Jellinek changing his name to that of his daughter Mercedes, to the one millionth Mini and a 457,000 mile motorcycle ride, this episode has a story for all. Plus, we have a guest from Eastern Europe who shares fond memories of her family Skoda. Thanks, babe. The Drive History Po...

For the week of March 26 - April 1 we talk about the man behind NYC's bridges, the launch of Ford's V8, we ponder Acura's vibe, fluff the legacy of Ferry Porsche and Jordan teaches us a great road trip game that will leave you curious. All that and so much more! The Drive History Podcast is an automotive history podcast hosted by Brian Corey (Insta: @sparechangemultimedia) & Jordan...

We get into Ford's Premiere Auto Group, talk about the best minivans, get Jordan's take on endurance racing and get up to 200 miles per hour in a Dodge Charger Daytona. All that and so much more on this episode of The Drive History Podcast for the week of March 19 - 25. Hosted by Brian Corey (Insta: @sparechangemultimedia) & Jordan Stead (insta: @jordanbstead) Follow This Day in Automo...

Let's dive into the origins of the Mercedes-Benz 300SL, discuss turbine power, check out the 100,000,000th General Motors car, celebrate the release of the Jaguar E-Type and listen in on conversation between Ferruccio Lamborghini and Enzo Ferrari that would forever change automotive history. This is The Drive History Podcast for March 12-18.Send us feedback, question and comments: contact@carsandc...

This week we cover March 5 - 11. We discuss the first car in Detroit, the release of the VW van, why the Lamborghini Countach is a poster car and how a fire determined the fate of Oldsmobile.  Plus, Jordan gets pulled over in a rented BMW M car, Brian starts the dealership process and Jordan details his JDM pleasure cruise through Tokyo. Send us feedback, question and comments: contact@carsan...

This week we cover February 27 through March four and take a look at the release of numerous vehicles, such as the Audi Quattro, ACM Pacer and the Honda Civic. We also chat about a few racing legends, including one born on leap year. This is a cross-continental episode that you won't want to miss. Send us feedback, question and comments: contact@carsandcopymedia.comHosted by Brian Corey (Insta: @s...

This week we cover February 20 - 26 and take a look at the controversial ending to the first Daytona 500. Other topics of interest include the introduction of Hyundai to the USA, expensive cars beloved by Hitler, and the kidnapping of a famed Formula One driver by Fidel Castro. Let's go! Hosted by Brian Corey (Insta: @sparechangemultimedia) & Jordan Stead (insta: @jordanbstead)Follow This Day...

In episode one of The Drive History Podcast we cover February 13 - 20 and take a closer look at the life of Nissan USA's first president and Father of the Z Car, Yutaka Katayama. Guesting on the pod is  Dylan Cain, the owner The Import Guys, a JDM importer in Ferndale, Washington. Other topics covered include The Chrysler PT Cruiser, the birth of Toyota's patriarch and we discuss why hybrids...