After three consecutive weeks of F1 – culminating in a compelling #BritishGP, we catch up with Chris Medland (Racer mag, Sirius/XM F1 coverage and much more). Couple of topics:Is Red Bull in trouble?How important was the win for Lewis HamiltonWhat happened with McLaren (no double stack) and Lando’s starts Where will some big names land next year (a…

It’s become one of the premier destinations for auto fans from all over the country – M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan. We sat with CEO Tim McGrane to talk about the 2024 Festival schedule (including a celebration of Richard Petty) The post Tim McGrane – CEO of M1 Concourse appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.…

This episode we talk about the new “Super Cruise” feature on the #Chevy Suburban High Country edition – is it the best new tech feature in recent history? Also, some friendly suggestions for IndyCar to increase the audience, then we finish with a conversation with Sir Jackie Stewart on the week of his 85th birthday. The post Jackie Stewart / Super …

He’s one of the fastest young drivers in @indycar today – Santino Ferrucci checks in before the #Indy500 – we ask the question: if you could win the Indy 500 but NEVER win another race, would you do it? We also talk about the Detroit Grand Prix www.detroitgp.com – then the conversation turns to Richard Childress commenting on the Stenhouse/Kyle Bus…

Start off with a review of the 2024 Nissan Ariya EV – couple of reasons it’s one of my favorite EV’s (including the reaction of my wife). Then we talk with IndyNXT driver Myles Rowe during a visit to Detroit for the Detroit Grand Prix The post Nissan Ariya EV and IndyNXT Driver Myles Rowe appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.…

Eric Bana checks in to talk about his new movie “Force of Nature: The Dry 2” – and we discuss one of my favorite car films “Love The Beast”…plus he talks about driving at Bathurst in Australia, and then we discuss “The Fall Guy” and the original version of it “Hooper” (remember that movie back in 1978 with Burt Reynolds) The post Eric Bana Talking …

IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin in studio talking Detroit Grand Prix and Indy 500 (great insight into the race), then Al Unser Jr shares the tale of the 200mph pit stops at Indy, and finally McLaren CEO Zak Brown shares why he loved Ayrton Senna The post Scott McLaughlin, 200mph pit stop and Senna appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.…

Today (5/1) is the 30th anniversary of the passing of #f1 legend Ayrton Senna at Imola. One of the most compelling figures in any sport, and beloved worldwide – we asked Zak a couple of years ago about the movie “Senna” and how many times he’s watched it…and to explain the passion for Aryton Senna The post McLaren CEO Zak Brown On Ayrton Senna appe…

Did you know #Nike reached out to #Ford for inspiration in creating the new #Detroit Lions uniforms? Ford historian Ted Ryan joins us to talk about it – plus we discuss Erik Jones scary crash and I spend some time in a Prius (and love it) The post Ford Mustang and Bronco Influenced The Lions Uniforms? appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.…

He’s one of the most successful crew chiefs in #NASCAR history – Ray Evernham joins us to talk about his new book, working with Jeff Gordon and what ONE driver would he want to be the crew chief for? (great answer BTW).Then we talk about #honda and their Trailsports line – I spent some time driving the Passport and Ridgeline versions. Finally the s…

He’s one of the biggest names in Indy Car for McLaren racing – Pato O’Ward stops by the studio to promote the Detroit Grand Prix (detroitgp.com)We talk IndyCar – tight racing in Detroit and much more. The post Indy Car Driver Pato O’Ward appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.By Doug

Spent some quality seat time in the 2024 Kia Seltos (under 30k!) and the Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Pro AWD. Had time to test both in the snow, rain and sun of Michigan winter. Impressive on both counts. We also discuss the auto industry shifting back to hybrid technology. Part of a bigger portfolio and we’re happy to see it. The post 2024 Kia Sel…

Shocking news in the world of Formula One as Lewis Hamilton announces he’s leaving Mercedes at the end of 2024 to move to Ferrari. We caught up with F1 inside Chris Medland to discuss the ongoing story and it’s impact – plus we address the Andretti/Cadillac entry into F1 being denied until 2028. The post Lewis Hamilton Goes To Ferrari appeared firs…

It’s a startling statistic…the Ford F-series has been the #1 best-selling truck in America for FORTY SEVEN consecutive years. Think about that. What product in ANY area has had this kind of success. What’s behind it and what’s next for #Ford – we talk with Rob Kaffl, Director of U.S. Sales about the success (and I give him my Walt Disney comparison…

Our friend Chris Medland checks in from Las Vegas before inaugural Las Vegas F1 race – we talk future plans for F1 (including Andretti, GM’s motor program) and take a deep dive into the teams and drivers futures. The post Chris Medland – Vegas Grand Prix Baby! appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.By Doug

I’ve been pleasantly surprised by Hyundai over the past couple of years, but what they’re doing in the EV market is setting the standard. We discuss the Ioniq 5 & 6…plus the Hyundai Elantra (a practical car for under 30k) The post Hyundai EV’s Are Setting The Standard appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.By Doug

It’s been awhile since we just talked cars and reviews. So lets discuss the underappreciated mini-van…and the amazing Toyota Sienna Hyrbrid. Then we turn our attention to the CUV’s (Compact Utility Vehicle) and two VERY different platforms…the RAV4 Highland Edition from Toyota and the Mazda CX-30 Carbon. Do you need a CUV? Is it a better option? Th…

Back in 2016 I reached out to Bob’s management and asked if he’d like to an interview just about cars. They said YES and this is the half hour conversation about his first car, love of classics and inspirations. If you’re a Seger fan it’s a different side of him The post Bob Seger – His First Car And Love Of Classics appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.…

Always a pleasure to have F1 expert Chris Medland on to talk about the sport as we hit the summer break. Insight into Red Bull’s dominance (will F1 consider changing things to make it more competitive?) – what’s going to happen with other teams during the “silly season”, does IndyCar Alex Palou have a chance in F1 and much more… The post F1 at the …

Are Americans really ready for EV’s? I’ve been driving a couple of them and have thoughts about the “push/pull” economy and mindset of our country. The post Can You Force Americans To Buy EV’s? appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.By Doug

What’s it like being a rookie trying to race your way into the Indy 500? We talk with Sting Ray Robb about it – and he explains what it’s like going 230mph with a great Mario comparison. He’ll also be here in Detroit for the Detroit Grand Prix (click here for tickets) The post Sting Ray Robb Previews Indy 500 & Detroit GP appeared first on 94.7 WCS…

He’s a friend of the show and one of the best sports announcers in the world – NBC’s Leigh Diffey joins us to preview the Indy 500 (and talk about the Detroit GP of course) The post Indy 500 Preview with NBC’s Leigh Diffey appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.By Doug

We spent some time driving EV’s like the F150 Lightning, Genesis GV60 and Kia EV6 GT. All three are amazing platforms – but there’s a bigger issue with EV’s…and it involves McDonalds. The post EV’s are like a Big Mac appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.By Doug

Chris Medland (@ChrisMedlandf1) joins us to talk about Andretti/Cadillac trying to join #f1 – will it happen? Who else is trying to get it? What can we expect for the upcoming season. Great insight from Chris into the world of F1 (and the politics). The post Will Andretti/Cadillac Make It Into F1? appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.…

We asked Al Unser Jr about pit stops at Indy before speed limits – how fast do you think he was going? It’ll startle you The post 200mph Pit Stops at Indy appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.By Doug

Al Unser Jr is a two time Indy 500 Champion and part of the royal family of Indy Car. We talk about entering pit lane at 200mph (really) and of course all the amazing cars coming to the American Speed Festival at M1 Concourse CLICK HERE for tickets The post Al Unser Jr appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.By Doug

He designed the Corvette Sting Ray when he was 19…then went to work for Caroll Shelby and built the Shelby Cobra Daytona – one of the most iconic cars in history. He’s here this weekend (9/30 – 10/2) at the American Speed Festival (tickets click here) The post Shelby Daytona – Pete Brock appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.…

The fastest growing sport in the United States in F1 – over a million people routinely watch via ESPN…and Chris Medland does an amazing job covering the sport. We talk F1, Max’s dominance, the future of American drivers in the sport, Lewis Hamilton’s struggles this year and much more. The post F1 with Chris Medland appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.…

Jeff Gale is the Chief Interior Designer for Dodge – and his influence on the Dodge Charger SRT is amazing. A revolutionary car with the interior to match. We talk design, motivation and the future with one of the most creative people in the auto world. The post Dodge Charger Daytona SRT – The Future of Dodge appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.…

Dave Sherman from M1 Concourse checked in about one of the coolest events going on in Detroit – it’s the Woodward Dream Show at M1 Concourse in Pontiac. The post Woodward Dream Show – M1 Concourse appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.By Doug

Gearing up (get it?) for the Indy 500 with a preview of the race from Leigh Diffey (who’s calling the race for NBC) and IndyCar driver Graham Rahal. Of course we talk about the upcoming Detroit Grand Prix (tickets at detroitgp.com) The post Indy Preview with Leigh Diffey and Graham Rahal appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.…

He’s the greatest living driving in the world – F1, IndyCar and NASCAR champion Mario Andretti. Great insight into the world of racing from the one of the best EVER. The post Mario Andretti appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.By Doug

Larry McReynolds is one of the sharpest minds in NASCAR – we break down the beginning of the season (including the new car, bumpdrafting and Kyle Larson). Plus I spent some seat time in the RAM TRX (702hp monster)…good lord. The post Driving the TRX – and Larry Mac checks in appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.…

Couple of vehicle reviews…the new 4Runner TRD Pro from Toyota, Mazda CX-9 Carbon and the Little Lexus that I love (even if the title is too long) The post Is the TRD Pro a beast? What’s the best Lexus? appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.By Doug

A company here in Novi, Michigan (suburb of Detroit) has created a new battery system that gives you OVER 700 miles on a single charge – how do we know this? They just did a proof of concept test by driving a modified Tesla over 750 miles here in Michigan. We caught up with the CEO of ONE (Our Next Energy) to discuss this amazing breakthrough. The …

What the heck happened at the end of the F1 finale? We talk rulings, race directors and what’s next with David Hobbs. PLUS couple of Toyota reviews (the Sequoia Nightshade and Corolla XSE) . The post David Hobbs discusses the crazy end to the F1 season appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.By Doug

Catching up with our friends at GMC about a couple of new truck editions – including a stunning Denali upgrade and the AT4-X…then we talk Hyundai N mode in the new Veloster – and I confess my love for the Toyota Sienna mini-vanThe post What’s the AT4X? Stick shifts and mini-vans appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.…

Imagine driving 13,000 miles on ELECTRIC Harley-Davidsons? Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor have done it – check out the AppleTV series “The Long Way Up”. We talk about the trip, connecting with people worldwide and much more. The post The Long Way Up – Charley Boorman appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.By Doug

When it comes to F1 – Karun Chandhok on Sky Sports is one of the best. His perspective on F1 as a former driver is second to none. We talk Lewis vs Max, what makes George Russell tick and much more. Then it’s review time: Two of the most amazing rides. The 2022 Genesis GV70 SUV is amazing…and the 2021 Lexus ES 250 AWD F Sport is their best product …

Spent a day with the Ford Bronco (2 door and 4 door) – on the road, off road and talking with the folks behind the design. What’s the verdict? Is it worth the wait? The post Is the Bronco legit? appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.By Doug

Is there anything more Detroit than the relationship between a father, son and their car? We talked with a man who made a promise to his father to keep the tradition going. Plus I’ll review the Hyundai Venue Denim, Toyota GR Supra and the Mazda CX-30 Turbo. The post For love of a Bronco – plus Hyundai, Toyota and Mazda reviews appeared first on 94.…

Marcus Ericsson and Pato O’ward check in after their wins at the Detroit Grand Prix “Dual In Detroit”. Amazing weekend of racing. The post Detroit GP winners check in appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.By Doug

He’s driving the #14 Lexus for Vasser-Sullivan Racing in IMSA…Jack Hawksworth checks in to preview the Detroit Grand Prix (they race Saturday at 5pm). Interesting discussion about braking zones – the tricky Belle Isle track and more. The post Lexus Jack Hawksworth – Detroit GP appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.…

He’s the CEO of McLaren Racing – and of the biggest car enthusiasts I know. Zak Brown checks in to talk F1 (Monaco) plus IndyCar and much more…and of course we discuss Senna. The post McLaren Racing Zak Brown appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.By Doug

He’s one of the hottest drivers in the IndyCar series – Pato O’Ward just got his first victory at the age of 22…and he gets an F1 test! We talk Detroit Grand Prix and much more. PLUS honest reviews of the Genesis GV80, Toyota Supra 3.0 and the Hyundai Venue Denim edition.The post Pato O’Ward – Genesis/Supra/Denim appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.…

This week we feature a couple of VERY cool things going on in the Automotive World. First it’s Mark Trostle, Head of RAM and Mopar Exterior talking about the “Drive For Design” contest at Stellantis. Then we get into “Ford Frenzy” with Ted Ryan, Historian for Ford Motor Company..plus my honest review of the new Cadillac Escalade and the RAM TRX. Th…

So how you feeling about the NASCAR season so far? I’m LOVING it. Always great to catch up with Larry McReynolds from FOX…are the young guns taking over? What’s up with Harvick? What is Denny Hamlin’s legacy if he DOESN’T win a title? Plus my reviews of the Lexus 350 F Sport and the new trim (XSE) on the Toyota Camry The post NASCAR so far with Lar…

Back with a new season of Big Jim’s Garage – joined by Brian Bell from Ford to talk about the new Raptor. Then my first two auto reviews of the season – the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat or the Toyota Highlander XSE AWD…both a big surprise for totally different reasons. The post What’s NEW with the Raptor – PLUS the Hellcat and the Highlander appeared …

Matt Garchow is the New Vehicle Sales Manager at Bill Brown Ford in Livonia, Michigan – the NUMBER ONE F-150 dealer in the country. Interesting discussion about what’s coming from Ford – including the new hybrid F150, Mustang Mach E and of course we talk Bronco. Great insight from one of the best in the business. The post What’s next from Ford? and…

NBC Sports Leigh Diffey checks in to review the season that was in Indy Car – what to expect next year (Jimmie Johnson!) and he gives us two drivers to watch for….plus we talk boats! Then I’ll give my review of the RAV-4 and Mazda CX-30 from the perspective of a big guy The post Indy Car and Big Boats – plus we review RAV-4 and CX-30 appeared first…