Episodes
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Tonight’s main topic: The Cannondouche Run! The best way to stroke your titanic ego by rubbing money on it while endangering the lives of schoolchildren.
Thank you as always for joining us!
https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/26/lincoln-electric-suv-on-rivian-platform/
https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/19/20873947/amazon-electric-delivery-van-rivian-jeff-bezos-order
https://www.consumerreports.org/used-cars/best-used-cars-for-under-20000-dollars/
https://www.motortrend.com/price/15-20k/
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-45-000-loan-for-a-27-000-ride-more-borrowers-are-going-underwater-on-car-loans-11573295400
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-seven-year-auto-loan-americas-middle-class-cant-afford-their-cars-11569941215
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How can we get American highway drivers out of the passing lane? We share a few ideas. If you have any thoughts on how to do it, let us know!
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GM, Toyota, Fiat Chrysler back Trump on California emissions challenge - https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-emissions-california/gm-toyota-fiat-chrysler-back-trump-on-california-emissions-challenge-idUSKBN1X728Y
German Gearhead Not an Autobahn Fan - https://oppositelock.kinja.com/freie-fahrt-fur-freie-burger-1557730793
German Parliament Rejects Autobahn Speed Limits - https://www.autoblog.com/2019/10/18/german-autobahn-speed-limit-rejected/
How Verstappen Earned a Grid Penalty - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmWGNhG0GNw
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This is something new we're trying out: taking an automotive industry press release and wading through the marketing speak to see if there's any fun to be had. Let us know what you think!
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Press Release: https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/release-7dd65c9777bc814a03806c4f63028fc9-new-2020-nissan-titan-debuts-at-state-fair-of-texas#
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Jim lays out his plans for a new motorsport and Meghann reacts. What are your thoughts? Can it work?
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We also get into some news, some racing wrapups, and lots of other foolishness. Join us!
America is exercising more, but that’s not slowing down the rising obesity rate (CDC PDF) https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhis/earlyrelease/EarlyRelease201803.pdf
Jalopnik says people like Crossovers because they’re easier to get in and out of: https://jalopnik.com/the-real-reason-all-these-crossovers-are-selling-like-c-1829595250 -
In this episode, we pay tribute to the titans of Car Talk: the Magliozzi brothers aka Click and Clack. We are devastated by the passing of Tom Magliozzi. His legacy lives on in our joy of cars and yours as well.
We also get into Leclerc & Vettel, Bugatti vs. Koenigsegg, and lots more.
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Tom Magliozzi, Popular Co-Host Of NPR's 'Car Talk,' Dies At 77: https://www.npr.org/2014/11/03/357428287/tom-magliozzi-popular-co-host-of-nprs-car-talk-dies-at-77
Vettel vs Leclerc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ro6a2SkDMM
Vettel screws Webber over in the Multi 21 debacle of 2013: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU_G4fEpaCQ
Jeremy “Dipshit” Clarkson’s Sun Column: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10022396/greta-thunberg-meltdown-wont-help-world/
Jalopnik article on the Nissan IMK: https://jalopnik.com/nissans-imk-ev-concept-is-one-of-the-best-pocket-sized-1838659440
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Thanks to our guest this week, Matthew Garbett of http://ThreadATL.org who chats with us about urban planning! We also get into Uber and Lyft's shady practices.
If you like these shenanigans, join us as a patron at http://patreon.com/crossthreaded
Uber and Lyft taking more money from drivers than they say they are: https://jalopnik.com/uber-and-lyft-take-a-lot-more-from-drivers-than-they-sa-1837450373https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/the-two-friends-who-changed-how-we-think-about-how-we-think
https://www.strongtowns.org/
http://threadatl.org
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In this episode, we respond to our Patron's request for a video podcast component with Crossthreaded results. We chat about Bugatti, Toyota, the Jesko, and being honest with new car people. Join us!
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Toyota and Porsche MR2? https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/toyota-supra-chief-engineer-wants-to-work-with-porsche-to-revive-mr2.html
Bugatti hit 304 MPH: https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a28887863/bugatti-breaks-300-mph/
Jalopnik’s how to article on changing brakes:https://jalopnik.com/heres-how-to-change-your-cars-brakes-all-by-yourself-1654936990
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In this episode, Jim recounts his trip to drive Spa and the Nürburgring. If you're wondering what that trip is like, listen here.
If you like these shenanigans, be a patron at http://patreon.com/crossthreaded
If you want to do a trip like we did, possibly even with us, find out more at http://jzillatrackdays.com
Or if you want to roll your own trip, go direct with http://rsrspa.com or http://rsrnurburg.com
Thanks for listening!
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Our guest Mike is one of those guys who has a huge amount of knowledge and wants to share it with you. He was a fantastic interview.
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Here's the Professional Awesome main site: https://professionalawesome.com/
Definitely check out the Professional Awesome blog post on DIY Downforce: https://professionalawesome.com/diy-downforce/
And they have some kickass videos too: https://www.youtube.com/user/ProAwesomeRace
Thanks for chatting with us, Mike!
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Our long fanhood of Mazda's IMSA efforts has finally paid off in a 1-2 win for them. Guess who we will get to interview on our podcast!
No one, because they won't return our emails. STILL, we're pleased they won.
Thank you so much for listening and happy 4th!
Holy crap Mazda won an IMSA race! - https://racer.com/2019/06/30/mazda-1-2-in-glen-6-hour-for-stunning-first-imsa-dpi-win/
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Thanks for joining us, guys! On this episode we get into Simone Giertz's amazing Truckla project, whether or not you should attempt to impress your date with a handbrake turn, and the perpetual evil of induced demand. Join us!
We are supported by our amazing patrons! Thank you so much, guys. Join those heroes on http://patreon.com/crossthreaded
If you feel like chatting with other car folks, join us in the car barn! https://discord.gg/b3v48Ah
Mazda getting rid of touchscreens
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1121372_why-mazda-is-purging-touchscreens-from-its-vehicleThe Atlantic - How Self-Driving Cars Could Ruin the American City https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/09/how-self-driving-cars-could-ruin-the-american-city/569518/
CityLab University: Induced Demand
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Thanks for listening! On this episode we get into some news, along with some auto makers who are oddly quiet as draconian laws are being written in their adopted home state of Alabama. Why so quiet, guys?
We also have a YAQAP for your listening enjoyment. Thank you for joining us!
Hertz getting people arrested:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/27976/people-are-being-arrested-and-jailed-due-to-hertz-erroneously-reporting-rental-cars-stolen-report
The Automakers Linked to Alabama Anti-Choice Politicians https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a27568778/alabama-anti-choice-politicians-automakers/
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In this episode we get into car thefts. We have some statistics for car thefts by model and year, plus a thorough discussion on whether driving a manual transmission makes you a Real Man Dot Com.
Like what we're up to? Be a patron! http://patreon.com/crossthreaded
Join us on our new Discord chat, the Car Barn: https://discord.gg/b3v48Ah
Car and Driver’s Alfa Romeo Giulia is … an Alfa Romeo: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a23145269/alfa-romeo-giulia-quadrifoglio-reliability-update/
VW runs ad claiming manual transmission is an anti-theft feature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wApqm7VYlno
The 1998 Honda Civic is still thieves' favorite target: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/the-1998-honda-civic-is-still-thieves-favorite-target-091918.html
Find out more about the NICB and whether you trust their results at http://NICB.org -
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NEWS:
Missing Porsche Dealer Who Stole $2 Million in 911 GT Deposits Caught After Six-Month Hunt https://www.thedrive.com/news/27277/missing-porsche-dealer-vp-who-stole-2-million-in-911-gt-deposits-caught-after-six-month-hunt
Porsche prepping for Formula E next year: https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/2019/motorsports/porsche-formula-e-car-test-calafat-spain-17491.html
Formula E’s gamey bullshit:
Formula E FARTBOOST : https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/championship/fanboost
Attack Mode: https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/championship/attack-mode
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Thanks for joining us, folks! On this episode, we sort out a hypothetical cartoon race and reach once again across the chasm of the great beyond.
Thanks for listening!
Be a supporter at http://patreon.com/crossthreaded
Porsche Carbon Brakes not good for track use: https://www.autoblog.com/2019/03/24/porsche-carbon-brakes-not-for-race-tracks/
16 Older Performance Cars Slower Than a Toyota Prius in the Figure Eight https://www.motortrend.com/news/16-older-performance-cars-slower-than-a-toyota-prius-in-the-figure-eight/"Shadowlands 4 - Breath" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Yes. We told you guys we'd be trying some new stuff this year and part of that effort is getting Meghann trained to speak to members of the afterlife. On today's podcast, industrialist Henry Ford talks about being dead, poor people, and haunting Elon Musk.
If you dig what we're doing here, be a patron! http://patreon.com/crossthreaded
Thanks to Kevin Goreham for improvising from the afterlife.
America's obsession with trucks and SUVs is helping push car-loan payments to a 10-year high: https://www.businessinsider.com/americas-love-for-trucks-suvs-pushes-car-loan-payments-to-decade-high-2019-3
Dumb Arkansas Car Law on The Drive: http://www.thedrive.com/news/26938/new-arkansas-law-redefines-classic-cars-from-25-to-45-years-old-to-snub-all-your-radwood-cars
Peugeot’s Return:
https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/peugeot-brand-will-lead-psas-return-us"Shadowlands 4 - Breath" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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On this week’s podcast, as you guys know we skipped a week last week because we lost my dad. We’re super upset about it. Remember to spend time with people close to you.
One thing about my dad is he was not a car guy at all. We had terrible cars as kids. Rather than dwell on the negatives I thought we’d reach out to our community to ask if their parents had any terrible cars too.
Go to our Facebook if you want to get in on that thread. It’s never too late to form a support group for bad parent cars.
Bonneville SSE in Road and Track: https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/a26253601/the-pontiac-bonneville-sse-mixed-gold-with-plastic/
Koenigsegg Jesko: https://jalopnik.com/the-new-koenigsegg-jesko-gets-a-kind-of-anti-lag-along-1833061455
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We are on a quest to become the greatest automotive podcast in the world. There’s just one problem. We’re not even on the goddamn list. We have a long way to go but I have a plan: Poetry.
On this episode, we give away a 10mm socket to the winner of an automotive poetry contest AND we debut the new YAQAP theme song. Join us!
GM Brands Have Cut Complimentary Maintenance from Three Years to One: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/amp26077592/gm-free-maintenance-reduced/
Ford is planning an electric F-150 pickup truck with a focus on performance: https://www.techspot.com/news/78351-ford-planning-electric-f-150-pickup-truck-focus.html
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The new Toyota Supra is out and if you haven't posted a hot take about it on the internet then you are obviously neither FAST nor FURIOUS.
Thank you for listening, and thanks to our amazing patrons for their support!Here’s a great breakdown by James Gilboy about the Supra flap on The Drive: http://www.thedrive.com/news/25959/why-people-dont-like-the-new-toyota-gr-supra
Can't get enough car content? Check out our pals The Pod Filter. Have a listen to that at https://thepodfilter.podbean.com/
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On this episode we delve into whether millennials are KILLING THE CAR. Answer? No. They're not.Wait, was I supposed to make you click first? Crap.
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Thank you a million times to everyone who has listened over the last two years. We look forward to bringing you more episodes in 2019! Have a great holiday season, guys!
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