John Paul - Car Doctor Radio Podcast

In this episode we talked with Brian Brennan who with a few friends started www.inthegaragemedia.com Brian was formerly executive senior editor of Hot Rod magazine. In the Garage Media includes All Chevy Performance, Classic Truck Performance and Modern Rodding.  Also an update on the PowerStop brake replacement on my own car, plus a very quick review of the Nissan Z. Questions, comments and even criticisms email me at jpaul@aaanortheast.com  

This week I took a trip to the Formula Arcade in Boston curtesy of Merchants Leasing and had the opportunity to race and chat with Formula E driver Taylor Barnard. We also chat with our listener family and review the Hyundai Kona N-Line 

Brenda and I talked years ago and she is still as interesting now as then. She is also a routine traveler to Cuba to check out the cars and the culture and you can go with her. https://www.facebook.com/BrendaPriddyandCompany/ 

On this first day of September, we talk with John Vincent the Senior Editor and Correspondent/Vehicle Testing on the Autos team at U.S. News & World Report. plus some of the interesting questions of the week and talk with our listener family. 

We had the opportunity to chat with Winnie Meyers, who was married to legendary dune buggy builder Bruce Meyers, the father of the fiberglass dune buggy. Check out Books by Bruce and Winnie Meyers https://booksbymeyers.com/Winnie will also be at https://www.facebook.com/groups/862134235401141/ 

In this episode we talk with Matt Pitta about the Cape Cod Seaside Lemans. This is a F1 style Go-Kart race that benefits many charities on Cape Cod. They are on track to raise 10 million dollars. We also review the pretty awesome Genesis GV60, talk with our listens, get a great recommendation about Chemical Brothers headlight cleaner, and some good deals at Harbor Freight. 

In this episode we talk with the David Protano, Dean of Automotive Technology at MassBay Community College. Then we review the Acura TLX and chat with our radio family that makes the program what it is. https://podcasts.feedspot.com/car_podcasts/

In this episode we talk with US News and World Report automotive tester Zack Doell about his road test of the RR Spectre EV, review the Mazda 3 and talk with Ford's Historian Ted Ryan about the 100-year anniversary of the Chicago Ford Plant 

In this episode we review the Volvo S-60 plugin hybrid--the Black Edition and have great conversations with our listener family 

In this episode we talk with deputy auto editor Jon Linkov of Consumer Reports about buying versus leasing, when it makes sense and when it doesn't. Then we talked with my co-worker Christina Hayman senior manager of government affairs for AAA Northeast about a press conference at the Massachusetts state house about a car seat bill that requires kids to be sitting rear facing until the age of two. Then a review of the Hyundai Tucson.  

In this episode we talk with Aaron Schneider Business Development Director for Ford Charging. For more information go to www.fordpro.com. We also talk about the Wolfbox portable air compressor, and a recent trip to the Audrain Museum. Plus the new WATD studio 

In this episode we talk about the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day which we call the 100 Deadliest Days. Old friend Dan Strollo of www.driveincontrol.org gives us tips on staying safe. We also give away a gift certificate to keep drivers safe. The gift certificate was given away to a happy listener 

In this episode we talk with John Vincent the Senior Editor and Correspondent/Vehicle Testing on the Autos team at U.S. News & World Report about the rise and fall of Fisker, and best car buys for July. Tell a tire story, thank Bling for getting my car seat clean and how Innova stepped up to replace a scan tool. 

We chat with Torsten Gross, who races a 981 Cayman retrofitted to be driven with my hands because because he is a C6 Quadriplegic. In this episode we learn more about Torsten and even how he taught NASCAR's Joey Lagano how to drive a race car fitted with hand controls. You will come away inspired. Also a review of the Infiniti QX60 and bust some car myths 

The Newport Car Museum is one of my favorite places to visit. There are over 100 of the most beautiful cars on display and an art museum setting- and on this Father's Day free admission to dads. www.newportcarmuseum.org Then a little trivia for some Bling Sauce https://blingsauce.com/ Remember if you order in the next couple of weeks, use radio20 in the discount code for 20 percent off your order. 

In this episode we talk with Doug Shannon CEO Home (sagewerks.energy). We talk about all things electric, the fleet, the grid and the future as well as the past. Then we chat with our radio family on this rainy Sunday 

In this episode we talk with Paul Fernandez of www.automotivetouchup.com and also give away some Bling Sauce. Remember our friends at  www.blingsauce.com will give Car Doctor listeners 20 percent off, just enter radio20 in the discount code 

In this episode we cover all you ever wanted to know about oil and more with self-proclaimed oil nerd Sean Nguyen, Pennzoil’s Technical Scientist and Automotive Lubricant Specialist. Plus, we answer some questions, talk with our radio family 

In this episode we talked with executive analyst for iseecars.com Karl Brauer. We are talking about how EVs are more expensive and driven less than gas cars, the industry in general, recalls and a bit of everything. We also did a trivia game, and the prize was Bling Sauce appearance products for your car boat or RV. If ordering from blingsauce.com use the code radio20 for 20 percent off your order. 

In this episode we talk with www.blingsauce.com CEO Patrick Jones. We find out how the company was started, the products they offer for cars, boats and RVs and also find out I'm lazy. You can also get 20 percent off your order when buying directly from blingsauce.com but you need to listen to find out how. We also talk with radio family member Tom who is selling his numbers matching GTO Judge. Happy Mother's Day.