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Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !In this special “host‑becomes‑guest” episode of To All the Cars I've Loved Before, co‑host Doug pulls back the curtain on his own automotive story—from the moment his dad surprised him with a 1989 Dodge Daytona (silver, pop‑up headlights, 125‑mph speedo dreams) to finally owning the Nissan 300ZX he lusted after in high school. Along the way Doug revisits:The unmistakable manual‑transmission fluid smell that still triggers vivid “garage memories.”Why a 2000 BMW 323Ci (E46) convertible became his worst car and ultimate “never again” lesson.A fog‑soaked, pre‑GPS road‑trip mishap in a rusty Jeep CJ‑7 that ended with a broken driveshaft.The mixtape tracks—“Silent Lucidity” by Queensrÿche & “Plush” by Stone Temple Pilots—that defined his cruising years.A dream garage trifecta: twin‑turbo 300ZX, last‑gen Mazda RX‑7 (FD), and his beloved DeLorean.How semi‑autonomous driving / Tesla Autopilot transformed his view of road trips and traffic.The hugely under‑appreciated 1989 Nissan 240SX that balanced handling perfection with driving legend status.Plus: stick‑shift lessons from Dad, the debate over cars having souls, and Doug's one rule for classic‑car mods. Whether you're into classic cars, JDM icons, car restoration, or just great car podcast stories, this episode packs in nostalgia, hard‑won wisdom, and plenty of pop‑up‑headlight love.Check out our new guest inspired road trip playlist "The Songs that Drive Us"  and share your favorites - https://carsloved.com/playlistNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

What would Luke Skywalker drive if he lived on Earth? From racing landspeeders in the Tatooine dunes to blowing up the Death Star, “Skywalker's Ride” imagines the ultimate farm boy-turned-hero behind the wheel of a ‘69 Dodge Daytona. It's a high-octane tribute to one of the galaxy's greatest pilots—set to a rebel-fueled rock anthem. Buckle up and feel the Force... V8 style.

Get ready for an exhilarating journey through the latest in automotive innovation and adventure! We kick things off with an exclusive preview of the Stellantis Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram show at the State Fair of Texas. Join us and our special guest Kimberly Schultz as we unveil three all-new vehicles making their Texas debut, including the thrilling Ram 1500 RHO off-road truck. Feel the adrenaline as we discuss the RHO Thrill Ride, a mini Baja course that puts you in the driver's seat of this rugged beast. Plus, get the insider scoop on the media preview day and the logistics you need to know to attend this spectacular event, courtesy of our own Mike Marrs.But that's not all – Kimberly Schultz sticks around for a lively conversation about some of the most exciting car models on the market today. From the highly anticipated Dodge Daytona and Wagoneer S to the eco-friendly Fiat 500e and the performance-driven Alfa Romeo Giulia, we cover it all. We also highlight the practicality of the Chrysler Hybrid Pacifica, a must-have for families and empty nesters. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming car events and the latest automotive news, including innovative additions to Ford's infotainment systems and survey insights on dealership experiences. This episode is packed with expert insights, personal stories, and a whole lot of fun for every car enthusiast out there!Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Original Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!ProAm Auto AccessoriesProAm Auto Accessories: "THE" place to go to find exclusive and hard to find parts and accessories!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeartRadio! Just go to iheartradio.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12noonCT simulcasting on iHeartRadio, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Car Talk podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.iheart.com/live/in-wheel-time-car-talk-9327/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Car Talk, email us at info@inwheeltime.comTags: In Wheel Time, automotive car talk show, car talk, Live car talk show, In Wheel Time Car Talk

Join Drew, Randy, and Mike as they discuss Rivian's offerings compared to Teslas, the significance of brand power, and the Dodge Daytona's approach to EVs!Randy's Referral Code: https://www.tesla.com/referral/randy72027Mike's Referral Code: https://www.tesla.com/referral/michael29727Published: 3-16-2024, Recorded: 3-14-2024

I'm putting a bunch of work into my website so that it's easy to search and access the entire podcast back catalog; including the series on Matthew and the series where we went through the whole Bible, covering one book per episode. My YouTube stuff is there and easy to peruse as well. You can check it out at thetmbh.com Thanks to everyone who supports TMBH at patreon.com/thetmbhpodcast You're the reason we can all do this together! Discuss the episode here Opening song, "A Premonition" from the album, "The Clamour and the Crash" by Jeff Foote

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Selling doesn’t mean putting pressure on someone to sell something. When you have a product or service that solves a problem people will purchase it. Craig dives into the following top 8 tips: Listen to your customer Know your product Don’t lead with price Measure demand Answer Phone Calls Don’t Put Artificial Deadlines Ask Questions Action Items: Access our FREE Resources Subscribe to The Biz Sherpa Newsletter Follow The Biz Sherpa on LinkedIn Follow The Biz Sherpa on Instagram Follow the Biz Sherpa Facebook Page Subscribe to The Biz Sherpa Youtube Channel Subscribe to The Biz Sherpa Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast or Stitcher. Connect with Craig on LinkedIn TRANSCRIPTION: Speaker 1: From his first job, flipping burgers at McDonald’s and delivering the Washington Post, Craig Willett counts only one and a half years of his adult life working for someone else. Welcome to the Biz Sherpa podcast, with your host Craig Willett, founder of several multimillion dollar businesses and trusted advisor to other business owners. He’s giving back to help. Speaker 1: Business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs achieve fulfillment, enhance their lives and create enduring wealth. The Biz Sherpa. Craig Willett: This is Craig Willett, the Biz Sherpa. Thanks for joining me today. On today’s episode, I’m going to share with you the Biz Sherpa’s tips on selling. Often we think selling means putting pressure on someone to make a decision and I think that that’s the wrong impression. How many times have you been, and I remember my first trip to the car dealer and I don’t mean to trash car dealers. I have some friends as you know, Warren LeSueur and his family. They don’t put pressure on people, but my first trip to a car dealer was when we had our first child and I knew our little Honda Prelude and my little Dodge Daytona wouldn’t be sufficient to be able to put a car seat in the back or be safe for our child so we went to a car dealership to buy a Chevy Tahoe, well, what’s the equivalent of a Tahoe today? Craig Willett: But anyway, this is a long time ago. I remember going in to the dealer and sitting down with my wife and not only were they going to give us some big, huge tiger stuffed animal if we bought a car that day, but more importantly, they sat down and went over a matrix of what the car would do for us, how much they could finance it for and what the price would be if we paid cash and then they kept putting pressure on us. What can we do for you to make you buy the car today? And that’s what I didn’t like. I wanted to buy a car. I didn’t have to have it that day. It was a little early for me to be buying one but if we found the right car, then we would buy it. But I don’t like the pressure and I don’t think any of us like that pressure. Craig Willett: One of the things that I say always about business when it comes to having any kind of product or service is, have a product or service that solves a problem and then you need to learn to listen. You need to learn to listen when people show up or call or inquire about your product or service and train your staff to learn to listen. They will tell you what their problem is and why they need your product, I promise you. Spend some time. If you have a sales staff that sells by phone, record their calls and then listen with them. Listen to what people say. They tell you. They tell you right off. Craig Willett: I remember James Stevenson on our podcast, where he shared with us that he went through all these benefits that his property management company could do when at the end of the day, all the customer wanted to know is if somebody from his staff could be at the house next Tuesday to let the furniture movers in. That would have sealed the deal, not what happens if there’s a leak on the second story of the house and what kind of problem that would do and how they could solve that for them. Craig Willett: I think it’s that simple, listen. The other thing that I think is important and it causes us not to listen, but I think it’s really important is to know our product. Know its features, know how it distinguishes you from your competitors. Now, often I find that it’s really easy to say what the competitors don’t do that yours does. I don’t like that. Someone told me early on, “If you’re going to be the best at what you do or you’re going to have the best product, then your features should stand on their own.” When I developed office buildings, we said what our product had and all of its features and we listed them out. As people shopped our product, we were more expensive, but they started to learn why some of our features were important and then when they would ask our competitors if they had those features, they couldn’t say they did. Let them lose the deal. You gain the deal by saying what you do and then stand behind it. Craig Willett: The third area I just sort of mentioned and that is, don’t lead with price, focus on the features that solve the problems, not the price. The price will take care of itself if they understand how and why your product or service solves their problem. And once they understand that, a lot of people are relieved and you’d be surprised how much people are willing to pay just to have a problem solved. It gets it off their problem list and it allows them time think about managing their time and their business. It all of a sudden solves a big issue for them. Craig Willett: The other thing that I would say you need to do, the fourth tip to selling is, measure demand. Now you might say, “Well, how do I do that?” Well, it’s based on the number of calls you get, based on the number of inquiries you have. It kind of tells you how interested the market is in your product or service. When you see that go up, you need to step back and ask yourself, “Do you have the ability to ration this product or service?” And if you do, you may want to consider raising your price. If the demand for your product is continuing to go up, it’s time to raise the price. Craig Willett: Let me tell you a story. I went to Europe, I told you that one of the things I did to help decompress and spend time was I’d schedule away three to four weeks in the summertime to go with my family to Europe. Why? It was eight hours time zone or nine hours time zone difference from here and I could then spend time with my family during the day while the people working in my business and my customers were sleeping. And then I was sleeping while they were up working and it gave me time to decompress. Craig Willett: But anyway, back to my point, while I was gone on one of these trips, my key employees were just taking orders like crazy on one of our projects. When I came back, they said, “Craig, we sold out.” And I thought to myself, well gee, that’s great but how did you sell out so quickly? Well, the week after you left, they announced a hospital a mile away from that project and we just got calls from all kinds of doctors. And I thought to myself, boy, if we had only been able to take a pause or you had called me, I would have told you to raise the price. This is the only opportunity we have to be within a mile and to be having buildings ready before the hospital opens so that those doctors that want to locate near that hospital can buy from us. It’s supply and demand and so you need to measure that demand accordingly. Craig Willett: The other thing that I think is really important is to answer phone calls. If you’ve ever sold for me, you’d understand what I demand of my sales staff and that is answer your phone. I wanted to make sure that when people call on our buildings, that they got a live human. There’s nothing like leaving a message and wondering when you’re ever going to hear back. The person calling you is busy. They have things to do too. They’ve set aside some time to call and to learn about your product or service. If you can’t answer their call, you’re not treating them with the respect they deserve to be interested in your product. Craig Willett: One of our guests on this show is Jim Stachowski, and you’ll find that Jim Stachowski always has a phone ear piece in and will answer his phone at any time. I’ve called him at 10:00 o’clock at night, he’s answered his phone. I’ve called him at 2:00 in the afternoon and he’s been on the back of a horse and he answers my call. Why? He’s one of the best horse trainers in the world bar none and he probably does the most deals in buying and selling horses in the country. He answers the call. You never know who it’s going to be and you never know how important the request is going to be, so answer the call, make yourself available to your clients. Craig Willett: Now, the other thing that I think is really important in the sales process is not to set artificial deadlines. People sense that. We all like to get and meet a quota during a month and sometimes you hear people putting these deadlines. If I sell a few more, I get a trip or I get a prize. If you buy this today, you’ll help me win that prize or you’ll help me be the top salesperson this month. You know what? That may work for some things but I think it’s a low blow to the customer when you do that. Why do I say that? Because I think the customer, you have to show them integrity. You have to show them respect for their time. If it’s a big decision that they’re trying to make, respect their timeframes. They’ll make it in due time. They’ll have their own deadline. Craig Willett: In the office building market, they had a lease that was going to expire and once you knew when that was, they had their own self imposed deadline. You could help work it backwards so you could say, “Look, I know you have a lot to think about, but to make the decision and to give yourself enough time so that your building is ready when your lease expires, you need to make a decision by this date.” But you’re only helping them schedule their lives so that they can make a good decision and not rule yours out because of lack of time. But when you give the artificial times, like somebody else is going to put an offer on this tomorrow and they may or they may not, you can tell them other people are interested, but what’s important is to be open and to be honest with them. You never know what people are going to do. Craig Willett: I remember one time needing to meet payroll and you’ve probably heard this story from me before. Somebody flew in, was interested. We announced a new project and once we got the information out, a chiropractor called, who owned a number of chiropractic offices in the Valley and he called and he said, “I really want one of those buildings there. How can I meet you today?” He flew in on the site and met our salesperson on site, left him with a check for the deposit on that building for 10% because he wanted the one on the street right there on the corner so he could have his name on it and get all the advertising he’s used to getting for being a prominent chiropractic firm in the area. Be careful about deadlines, you never know. They’re going to have theirs, they’re going to have them for different reasons, but you want to understand what your customer really needs first. Craig Willett: The other thing that I think is important to be able to do all that I’ve talked about is to ask questions. Learn to ask questions. Once you understand who your customer is, what their needs are, then you can address those. And that relates back to my first tip and that is, learn to listen. When you ask the question, then learn to listen. I had a friend, he was really good. He leased retail space and one of the tricks he taught me early on in my career, is he said, “Craig, when you ask the question, sit back and put a mint in your mouth. It’s time for you to be quiet.” You’ll be amazed at what they’ll tell you if you’re asking the right questions. Craig Willett: And then of course you can’t forget to ask for the deal. I think it’s an extremely important thing. How many times have you been ready to buy something, but they fed you with so much information that you got confused and you went away wondering whether it was for you. If you’ve worked the process correctly and educated your potential customer on your product, on your service and it’s a match, there is nothing wrong with asking for the deal and say to them, “Since this seems to meet your needs or at least it’s my perception that it does, how about we do the paperwork that’s necessary to reserve this for you?” Now that’s not putting pressure, that’s trying to help them out before somebody else does and they lose on the opportunity or time slips away and they get busy doing other things. That’s another way to say it. “Hey, I understand you’re busy and I know it might be hard to get together again for another week or two. How about we put together the necessary paperwork to reserve this for you?” Craig Willett: These are very easy things to say and if they’re said right, you’re asking for the deal and you’re asking for a commitment. When you ask for that commitment, you’re trying to see if you’ve met all of their criteria and answered all their problems. Now that’s another time to listen. When you ask and they hesitate, you could ask them, “What’s your concerns?” And then listen and take note and then say you’ll look into it and see how you can resolve those concerns for them. Craig Willett: Biz Sherpa’s tips for selling are learn to listen. Understand the problem that they have so that you know how to solve that problem for them. Know your product but the problem with knowing your product is you could start to list a whole bunch of features like James Stevenson said, “I can solve your problem if you have a leak on the second floor,” when really all they want to do is be able to move their furniture in next Tuesday and make sure you have a staff person there or a property manager there to greet the furniture movers and let them in. It’s important to know your product and know how it meets their needs. Craig Willett: Make sure you distinguish yourself from the competition by saying what you do and what your product or service does. They’ll figure out for themselves what the others don’t do. They may ask you a question to compare. Never trash another competitor’s product that could come back to haunt you. Focus on features, look at what yours does well that solve the problems. Don’t focus again on other things. It’s easy to become distracted. Measure demand, make sure that you’re pricing your product or your service to meet the demand that’s there. I talked about meeting an increasing demand and I shared a story today about that, but you might have decreasing demand and you may offer a special once in a while to measure the demand and get it back up. Where you give a percentage off for a period of time if they buy or commit to a contract with you in a certain period of time. Craig Willett: Most important, answer the phone, answer the calls. If someone’s taking the time to call you, answer it. I know we live in a day where we text each other and I think we do that out of respect so we’re not taking up time. But if someone like my very first customer, when I put up my first sign on my first project called and said, “I’m out looking to renew my lease and I see your sign own for less than rent. I have a lease expiring in about four months. I didn’t know I could own my office building.” You want to be there to get that call. And also keep in mind, they have a limited amount of time and if they leave a message and it takes you a long time to return that call, then it’s going to reflect poorly on you and you may not be able to reach them for a long period of time and may have missed the opportunity. Craig Willett: Don’t put artificial deadlines. Remember no artificial deadlines. Be genuine. Ask questions to qualify. Again, you should listen from the beginning and then ask more questions to be sure you understand. And then don’t forget to ask for the deal. There are ways to ask for the deal that don’t put pressure on the buyer or the customer. Craig Willett: As you master these eight tips to selling you’ll understand that the Biz Sherpa podcast is here to help you. If it can make a difference in your life, that’s all I care about. This is not here for paid content. This is not here to make me somebody important. This is here to make a difference in your life. I’m here. I spend this time on your behalf. This is where I give back. I’m grateful that you would spend the time and listen to my podcast today. This is Craig Willett, the Biz Sherpa. Thanks for joining us. Speaker 1: Be sure to go to our website to access the resources related to this episode at www.bizsherpa.co. If you enjoyed this show, tell your friends about us and be sure to rate our podcast. Craig would like to hear from you so share your thoughts in the Facebook community bizsherpa.co. 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After fourteen years of road trips, track events, open road rallies and at times, performing semi-daily driver duties, the matte black 1969 Dodge Daytona tribute known as “ANGRIER” is finally going under the knife thanks to help from Wesley Motorsports in Lansing, Michigan and the good folks over at Dodge and MOPAR.  A relatively standard build in its current form, the Daytona currently sports a 500+bhp low-deck stroker with Holley EFI, a TKO-600 5-speed manual transmission, SRT Viper brakes, custom wheels, as well as some suspension upgrades – all period mods for the time. However, it’s now 2021 and over the last decade the technology in the automotive aftermarket has evolved by leaps and bounds, thus, it’s time for an upgrade!  On this episode of the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ we welcome back Kevin Wesley of Wesley Motorsports to walk us through his plan to bring the Daytona into the 21st Century in a new video series for Hemmings. We also pull a stunning (and all original) 1969 Dodge Daytona from our Hemmings classifieds and talk about why these cars were so cutting edge when released 52-years ago.

Things are really heating up in this On The Move with hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman recapping some of the sizzling sales successes from the recent 2020 Mecum Kissimmee Summer Special auction. The guys take some time to discuss their favorites among the top 10 sellers at the auction, which included such stunners as a 2018 Ford GT (which sold for $935,000), a 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (which sold for $203,500) and a 1969 Dodge Daytona (which sold for $198,000). Then, John shares how he’s returning to warmer weather, traveling to sunny Las Vegas to record a Mecum Presents NBCSN television special spotlighting some very historic Shelby vehicles, including Carroll Shelby’s personal 427 Cobra, CSX3178. Joining John on camera to provide their comments, stories and insight will be other automotive legends including Peter Brock and Aaron Shelby, Carroll’s grandson. Then, star of the Raiti’s Rides YouTube channel Joe Raiti calls in to fill Matt and John in on how he went from teaching high school social studies to having his own online channel producing video content about his favorite automotive machines. Joe delves into how he started filming at local car events and how he has grown his online presence to include more than 1,500 videos and 300,000 subscribers. The enthusiast details a recent addition to his personal garage, a 2020 Shelby GT350 Heritage Edition, as well as his unique 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA. Next, Joe touches on some of his own personal highlights from his time at the Kissimmee Summer Special—his first time at a Mecum auction—and how he’s already making plans to attend many more Mecum events in the future. Wrapping up the show, Matt and John look to consignments that will be crossing the Mecum auction block in the future, and they've gathered a trio of favorites to discuss. Matt is drawn in by a 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS heading to the Indy Fall Special, a custom 1991 Dodge D350 set to cross the Dallas auction block and a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger slated for the Houston auction. Meanwhile, John’s top picks include a Dallas-bound 2020 Corvette C8, a 1968 Cougar GTE on its way to the Fall Special and a 1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Super Duty that will be appearing at the Las Vegas auction.

This On The Move gets right to rolling, with hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman discussing the nuts and bolts of selecting the right wheels and tires for classic and collector cars throughout the show. But, before they can, they take a look ahead at the upcoming Kissimmee Summer Special, slated for August 27-29. Both share the lots that caught their eye, with Matt drawn to a 1969 Dodge Daytona in B5 Blue Fire Metallic, while John can’t help but coo for a 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Resto Mod Convertible. The Corvette conversation continues with a look back at the first C8 to cross the block at a Mecum auction, which happened at the recent Spring Classic event in Indianapolis. The car, finished in Blade Silver, sold for $106,700. Next, with the launch of the latest Mecum Magazine, the guys share what they wrote in the latest edition. Matt penned a feature story on a 1974 Bronco heading to the upcoming Mecum Dallas auction, and, in his column, Free Revs, he spotlighted the 25 Aston Martin DB5 recreation models the brand is building. Each rings up at a cool $3.4 million but sports some James Bond movie touches. John then shares how in his At the Redline, he addresses how important the allure of cars is and the transition to friendships with folks that share the same wheeled interest and passions. The show’s featured guest is Wade Kawasaki, president and CEO of Legendary Companies (formerly known as Coker Group). Matt shares a special conversation he had with Wade at the Spring Classic where he heard about what’s new with Coker Tires and Wheels Vintiques, as well as the importance of selecting the right wheels and tires when bringing a vehicle to auction. Wade also shares some of the highlights in his diverse car collection including a 1961 Volkswagen 21-Window Bus he bought at the 2020 Mecum Glendale auction and a 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7, purchased at a previous Mecum Denver auction. Next, Matt and John get around to talking about the history of tires, including the pivotal shift from bias-ply construction to radial designs. They also go into detail about their observations and the trends they’ve seen on the auction block including how a proper set of wheels and tires on a collector vehicle usually translates to higher values. Rounding out the conversation, the guys get a call from J.D. Perry, a professional detailer for Gold Eagle and 303 products. J.D. draws on his vast experience to highlight the ins and outs of keeping wheels and tires clean and looking their best.

In On The Move’s 10th episode, Matt and John launch into some important schedule updates for the Mecum Auctions summer schedule. Then it's straight to hot-off-the-press car news with the debut of Porsche’s 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition. Just 992 examples are being built and feature elements like white livery and exclusive two-tone leather upholstery. John is convinced these are future collectibles and details why. Then the guys turn their attention to possible news of General Motors phasing out the long-running midsize Malibu sedan, and Matt gets sucked into an exciting tease by Specialty Vehicle Engineering of its upcoming 750 HP Syclone GMC Canyon performance pickup truck. Next, NASCAR and racing veteran, Ray Evernham calls in and shares how he got into motorsports, including memories of racing his first car: a dirt track 1962 Chevy Nova. Ray also talks about highlights from his years working with Hendricks Motorsports and setting records as Jeff Gordon’s crew chief on the famed Rainbow Warrior. Along the way he gives a peak at what’s in his car collection including the "car he’s most in love with"–the 1958 Chevrolet from "American Graffiti." Ray also provides progress on the restoration of his 1970 Dodge Daytona known as DC 93. This is the very vehicle that was the first to break the 200 MPH mark on a closed course. Wrapping up the show is a visit with Stephen Cox, floor reporter for Mecum Auctions on NBSCN. The auto enthusiast details how trips with his dad to Paragon Speedway in southern Illinois helped him transition from wanting to play in the NBA to competing in auto racing. He also gives an update on his Fox-body Mustang, a car he got as a senior in high school and dated his wife in. Finally, Stephen talks about his involvement with upcoming full-throttle events like Rally North America and Gridlife.

In this episode, we sat down at the Race & Performance Expo for a conversation with Ted Peters. Ted is a multi-faceted personality within drag racing. A Mopar enthusiast through-and-through, Ted has been a staple among nostalgia pro stock racing and most recently made waves after acquiring the Darrell Alderman driven, original 1991 NHRA Pro Stock Championship winning Dodge Daytona from Wayne County Speed Shop. Outside of the driver's seat, racers throughout the midwest are familiar with Ted for his role on the NHRA Certification Team. But before Ted shifted any of his drag racing ventures into high gear, he, like his father, served in the U.S. Air Force. Humble and not seeking the limelight, Ted's service saw him stationed throughout the world. He is a Veteran of Desert Shield and Desert Storm. And when conflict came to American soil on September 11, 2001, Ted, as he details in our conversation, was working at the Pentagon during and after the attack. After 23 years, Ted would retire Senior Master Sergeant.

When I was fifteen years old I had a dream. I had a job and a little bit of money, and my dream was to figure out a way to convert that money into my first car.And not just any car, mind you. My dream was to buy a used silver 1988 two-door hatch-back 4-cylinder Dodge Daytona. That very car had been sitting for a few months on the dusty back lot of the used car lot in the town where we lived, and I thought that it was just about the coolest thing on four wheels. I had shown it to my friends, I had shown it to my parents, and even though nobody else seemed all that impressed, I was hooked.Long story short, one day during track practice I had gone running in the direction of the car lot to check on my dream car... and it was gone.That was pretty tough, until I walked out into the parking lot of the school after track practice and there was my mom sitting there in that car!(And Might I say, God bless that woman.)The day that I, with the help of my long-suffering parents, was able to buy that car was one of the great moments of my young life. I loved that car, and drove it for years.But as I look back I realize that that car really wasn't all that great. Even when it was brand new it was just another gutless hatchback, and it was far from new by the time it ended up on that used car lot.The truth is that the memories of that car stick with me not because of what that car was, but because of what that car was to me.In reality, my first car was a used, gutless, uncomfortable, 4-cylinder hatchback that had been sitting on a dusty back car lot for months because nobody else wanted it. But for me, none of that mattered. For me, it was exactly what I wanted—dents, scratches, and all.I take you on that walk down memory lane because I want to offer you some encouragement.In the used car lot of life, most of us don't really feel like a show room quality product. Maybe because of our dents and scratches, maybe because we're pretty sure we were never that great to begin with, or maybe just because nobody ever seems to take a second look at you.But here's the thing that changes everything; Some things in life stick with you not because of what they are, but because of what they are to you.And for God, you are one of those things. You may not look like much to you, but to Him, you are exactly what He wants—dents, scratches, and all.The Bible says that God so loved the world that He sent His one and only Son, so that whoever believes in Him will have real life with Him forever.That includes you, dude.

We're celebrating the Fourth of July this week with an all questions episode! We cover everything from car buying advice, infotainment systems, our seat comfort rating and three-row SUVs. Plus, we reach back into our archives to answer a question about a 27-year-old car. ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6   SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:53 Question 1: Hyundai Kona vs Nissan Kicks 04:08 Question 2: Fun to drive car under 50K 07:31 Question 3: Our seat comfort ratings 13:01 Question 4: 3rd-row SUVs 15:42 Question 5: Volster N 17:52 Question 6: Infotainment system ratings 23:21 Question 7: 1991 Dodge Daytona ----------------------------------- 2018 Detroit Auto Show: 2019 Acura RDX Gains Advanced Safety and More Power https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwDUhPCbio4   2017 LA Auto Show: 2018 Nissan Kicks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMMf0LCj7sU   2011 Nissan Juke First Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qURRHzI7NPc   2018 Hyundai Kona Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YcFRHiHP2E   4K Review: 2018 Toyota C-HR Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrjNttCsy84   2015 Subaru WRX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hksUMXuW3VM   2014 BMW s Series Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d2y06Kh5LQ   2017 Honda Civic Si Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyKF6jsVIug   2017 Audi A4 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khXQj4tCxxI   2017 BMW 330i Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-o99R0RgD8   Ford Mustang Road Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56tQtp0W1GA   2013 Subaru BRZ First Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnSnRgRUopE   2015 Volvo S60 Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCGNZZd2hVc   4K Review: 2016 Mazda CX-9 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UigcJd7PVY   2013 Ford Focus ST First Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvLM9Zd44AI   2017 Chevrolet Bolt Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIYG0NR42LU   2016 BMW X1 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJUVyOdihAs   2015 Lincoln Navigator Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urtqsciasPM ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ

We’re celebrating the Fourth of July this week with an all questions episode! We cover everything from car buying advice, infotainment systems, our seat comfort rating and three-row SUVs. Plus, we reach back into our archives to answer a question about a 27-year-old car. ------------------------------------ Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6   SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:53 Question 1: Hyundai Kona vs Nissan Kicks 04:08 Question 2: Fun to drive car under 50K 07:31 Question 3: Our seat comfort ratings 13:01 Question 4: 3rd-row SUVs 15:42 Question 5: Volster N 17:52 Question 6: Infotainment system ratings 23:21 Question 7: 1991 Dodge Daytona ----------------------------------- 2018 Detroit Auto Show: 2019 Acura RDX Gains Advanced Safety and More Power https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwDUhPCbio4   2017 LA Auto Show: 2018 Nissan Kicks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMMf0LCj7sU   2011 Nissan Juke First Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qURRHzI7NPc   2018 Hyundai Kona Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YcFRHiHP2E   4K Review: 2018 Toyota C-HR Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrjNttCsy84   2015 Subaru WRX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hksUMXuW3VM   2014 BMW s Series Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d2y06Kh5LQ   2017 Honda Civic Si Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyKF6jsVIug   2017 Audi A4 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khXQj4tCxxI   2017 BMW 330i Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-o99R0RgD8   Ford Mustang Road Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56tQtp0W1GA   2013 Subaru BRZ First Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnSnRgRUopE   2015 Volvo S60 Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCGNZZd2hVc   4K Review: 2016 Mazda CX-9 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UigcJd7PVY   2013 Ford Focus ST First Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvLM9Zd44AI   2017 Chevrolet Bolt Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIYG0NR42LU   2016 BMW X1 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJUVyOdihAs   2015 Lincoln Navigator Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urtqsciasPM ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez  Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ

We’re celebrating the Fourth of July this week with an all questions episode! We cover everything from car buying advice, infotainment systems, our seat comfort rating and three-row SUVs. Plus, we reach back into our archives to answer a question about a 27-year-old car. ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6   SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:53 Question 1: Hyundai Kona vs Nissan Kicks 04:08 Question 2: Fun to drive car under 50K 07:31 Question 3: Our seat comfort ratings 13:01 Question 4: 3rd-row SUVs 15:42 Question 5: Volster N 17:52 Question 6: Infotainment system ratings 23:21 Question 7: 1991 Dodge Daytona ----------------------------------- 2018 Detroit Auto Show: 2019 Acura RDX Gains Advanced Safety and More Power https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwDUhPCbio4   2017 LA Auto Show: 2018 Nissan Kicks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMMf0LCj7sU   2011 Nissan Juke First Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qURRHzI7NPc   2018 Hyundai Kona Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YcFRHiHP2E   4K Review: 2018 Toyota C-HR Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrjNttCsy84   2015 Subaru WRX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hksUMXuW3VM   2014 BMW s Series Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d2y06Kh5LQ   2017 Honda Civic Si Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyKF6jsVIug   2017 Audi A4 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khXQj4tCxxI   2017 BMW 330i Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-o99R0RgD8   Ford Mustang Road Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56tQtp0W1GA   2013 Subaru BRZ First Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnSnRgRUopE   2015 Volvo S60 Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCGNZZd2hVc   4K Review: 2016 Mazda CX-9 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UigcJd7PVY   2013 Ford Focus ST First Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvLM9Zd44AI   2017 Chevrolet Bolt Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIYG0NR42LU   2016 BMW X1 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJUVyOdihAs   2015 Lincoln Navigator Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urtqsciasPM ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ

Robin Abrams. October 4th, 1990. Will County, Illinois. A 28 year-old woman passes her father as she drives her '89 Dodge Daytona down Goodenow Road. They wave at each other. This is the last time he will ever see his daughter. Her disappearance is suspected to be tied to her boyfriend. They had worked together at the Will County Sheriff's Office and dated for less than six months before she learned that he was married and then she wanted to break things off. They would both claim harassment by the other which would culminate in her filing lawsuits, being fired and his having her arrested many times. While her family wanted the boyfriend, Tony Marquez, investigated, they were met with resistance. Both by law enforcement and by the court. A witness who saw two men using a tow truck to drop off the woman's car seemed to hold the key to her disappearance, but without charges being brought against the boyfriend and his stepbrother, the case could not move forward. Some said that perhaps she disappeared to get away from the situation and to spite her ex-boyfriend. But friends and family contend that Robin Abrams was murdered and that the Will County Sheriff's Office was looking out for their own. Where is Robin Abrams?

Last week I travelled to LA to detail 3 Bugatti Veyrons and then visited Pebble Beach to maintain a few others cars (Rolls Royce(s), another Bugatti, and Merc). I spent the week with Mike Musto, AKA Mr. Angry, driving around in his 1969 matte black Dodge Daytona... which freaked everyone out! We relive the experience, concours event, and answer questions from Facebook.