The Drive Thru is our monthly recap where we’ve put together a menu of local, racing, electric-vehicle and random car-adjacent news. Tune in for Episode #8 covering March of 2021, and joining us this month is special guest host: Tom Wende, DMV Region Chief, resident Rotary expert and part of GTM’s VRL committee!
Showcase
Peugeot's U.S. return officially canned as Stellantis doubles down on Alfa Romeo Stellantis confirmed that Peugeot's return to America is off the table with the appointment of Larry Dominique to the role of senior vice president of Alfa Romeo brand for North America. Dominique was heading up PSA's efforts to revive the Peugeot brand stateside, and this new assignment signals Stellantis' intent to focus on growing Alfa's presence here. ... [READ MORE] |
Porsche Working on Synthetic Fuel to Make ICE Cars as Clean as EVs The hydrogen-based fuel will be ready for testing in 2022, including in the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup race car. ... [READ MORE] |
Tesla Tells California DMV that FSD Is Not Capable of Autonomous Driving After years of touting its long-awaited Full Self-Driving feature, Tesla is telling California regulators a different story about its capabilities. ... [READ MORE] |
Ferrari announces Hypercar plans Ferrari will make its return to factory prototype racing in 2023 with the FIA World Endurance Championship’s new Hypercar class. ... [READ MORE] |
Sabine Schmitz: 1969-2021 The Queen of the 'Ring loses long fight against cancer ... [READ MORE] |
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Our Guest Host this Month
Tom Wende - DMV Region Chief for GTM
Our resident "Rotard" as he calls himself (Rotary Expert) and Region Chief for the largest region in GTM, the DMV Region - he also is a contributing member of our Virtual Racing League (VRL) Committee.
Contact: Tom Wende at Visit Online!
Automotive, EV & Car-Adjacent News
For a list of all the articles and events referenced on this episode check out the show notes below.
Domestics
- 2021 Ford F-150 Police Responder Pickup Claims 120-MPH Top Speed
- USPS Chooses Oshkosh Defense to Replace Its Mail-Delivery Trucks
- Win a 2021 Z51 Corvette Stingray Convertible from IMRRC
- Ford Mustang Mach-E’s first recall addresses loose bolts
- Camaro production “ON-HOLD” indefinitely, says GM due to “chip shortage”
Lowered Expectations
Cabin Fever! – Sebring SAARC Race #orangemiata
In memoriam: Sabine Schmitz – The Ring in a Transit Van!
Motorsports
- The Reason NASCAR is Going Dirt Racing, Why Bristol, and Why Now
- Bristol Faces 'Paramount Challenge' Preparing for NASCAR on Dirt
- JR Hildebrand Is Signed Up for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb With an IndyCar
- Mazda to end IMSA Prototype program in October
- IMSA Shifts Dates for 2021 Michelin GT Challenge at VIR and Motul Petit Le Mans
- Austin’s COTA officially opens as COVID-19 vaccination hub!
Slade’s crash at Mount Panorama – Multiple Angles!
Stellantis
VAG & Porsche
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz, Trinity, SEAT — A Trifecta Of Volkswagen News
- Audi Quattro makes unofficial return to the World Rally Championship
Retro + EV – 100% Electric Porsche 935 Conversion
How VW will recycle EV Batteries
Stig Blomqvist drives new Audi WRC entry
TRANSCRIPT
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- Florida Man ... Strikes Again As Ford Fusion Dangerously Transports Ladder: Video
- Toronto woman ... ‘Why isn’t he stopping?’ Mini driver describes being pushed sideways by dump truck
Shoutouts and GTM News!
- GTM’s VRL for Charity – Virtual Racing for LUPUS
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