Podcasts about pebble beach concours d'elegance

Car culture is on full display this weekend from the biggest automotive gathering in the world at the Woodward Dream Cruise in suburban Detroit to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Automakers use the events to connect one-on-one with customers.

Welcome to the Martini Minute, this is what's new in the world of luxury: Pininfarina-designed Karma GT will make its US debut at the Monterey Car Week on the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance beginning August 15. The GT is built on the skeleton of Karma Automotive's electric grand tourer, the Revero, which is already in production. Pininfarina did away with the rear doors, and a new, all-electric drivetrain has been installed to power the vehicle.

Brett Hatfield talks about the elusive C8 Corvette, and hope for the next horsepower generation.Special Guest Renny Doyle, detailer extraordinaire from Air Force 1 to Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, chats about starting the business when he was in junior high, the Double Black line of cleaning products, and becoming part of the Detail Mafia.The show wraps with a chat about detailing disaster first date, Scottsdale Auction Week, and what's just down the road for Road Muscle Radio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we celebrate an artist mechanic, an internationally celebrated restorer, a boy next door, and an unassuming human being with a heart of gold. Gurmukh Singh Sahl is a master restorer, a collector and an antique lover who fell in love with the old world. Having earned his first Quail a prestigious international laurel of at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2017, he’s all geared up to take on his passion with renewed vigour. Biker Radio Rodcast managed to steal a few hours with him in his tastefully put together garage in Faridabad on the Long Way Home.

In this episode of Road Muscle Radio, Brett & Catfish talk with Amanda Gutierrez, VP for Automotive Restoration at McPherson College, about the program itself, the future for graduates, McPherson's role in the Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance, and whether Catfish can weasel in a junker into their student schedule. Plus, Brett talks about his awesome experience at Monterey, and they fill you in on the top 5 wants in back to school cars, and how to get a fine piece of...Aston Martin, plus all kinds of great car events happening around Kansas City. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Themen heute:    INFINITI zeigt elektrifiziertes Performance-Konzept-Fahrzeug in Pebble Beach   ///   Wirecard und comdirect bieten kontaktloses Bezahlen per Wearable 1. Das Konzept-Fahrzeug, das zum einen die performanceorientierten Pläne von INFINITI für die Elektrifizierung seiner Produktpalette unterstreicht, ist zugleich auch das erste Projekt, das unter der Leitung von Karim Habib, dem neuen Executive Design Director des Herstellers, und seinen Teams in Japan, Großbritannien und den USA realisiert wurde.   Das markante Konzept-Fahrzeug erlaubt zudem einen weiteren Zukunftsausblick und zeigt den Anspruch der Marke, wie intensive Fahrfreude gepaart mit der aufregenden Performance von elektrifizierten Antriebssträngen im Automobilbau zukünftig aussehen könnte. INFINITI hat bereits bei der Präsentation anderer wagemutiger Konzept-Fahrzeuge, wie zuletzt dem Prototype 9 anlässlich des Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2017, nachhaltig dokumentiert, wie man sich diesem Thema stufenweise nähert. Mit der erneuten Präsentation eines auf Performance orientierten Konzept-Fahrzeuges festigt das Unternehmen zudem die grundsätzliche Philosophie der Leistungsfähigkeit zukünftiger Fahrzeuge und verweist erneut auf die Ankündigung im Januar dieses Jahres, dass INFINITI ab 2021 elektrifiziert wird.   Das neue Konzept gibt klare Hinweise darauf, wohin sich die Marke bewegen wird. Elektrifizierung bedeutet Performance – die  elektrifizierten Autos werden deshalb leistungsstark und effizient sein und große Freude am Fahren vermitteln. Das neue Konzept ist diesbezüglich eine physische Darstellung der elektrifizierten Performance-Zukunft."   2. Wirecard, der internationale Innovationsführer im Bereich digitaler Finanztechnologie, und comdirect arbeiten zusammen, um ein kontaktloses Zahlungserlebnis per Wearable zu ermöglichen. Mit 2,4 Millionen B2C-Kunden ist comdirect eine der führenden Online-Banken in Deutschland.   Zusammen bieten Wirecard und comdirect mit dem Zahlungstechnologie-Partner Visa kontaktloses Bezahlen via Wearable während der deutschen Beachvolleyball-Meisterschaft 2018 an, die vom 31. August bis 2. September 2018 in Timmendorfer Strand stattfindet. Die Wearable-Aktion verläuft im Rahmen einer langfristigen Partnerschaft zwischen comdirect und dem Deutschen Volleyball-Verband (DVV).  Übrigens steht jeder vierte (24%) Europäer kontaktlosen Zahlungen mit Smartwatch, Armband, Schlüsselanhänger oder anderen Wearables aufgeschlossen gegenüber, wie eine Umfrage unter 50.000 Menschen in neun europäischen Ländern ergeben hat.   Diesen Beitrag können Sie nachhören oder downloaden unter:

Chris Bock is the Chief Judge and a member of the Selection Committee for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. He’s served as Chief Judge since 2013 and he attended his first Pebble Beach Concours back in 1963 at the age of 18. Over the decades, he’s served as a Class Judge and numerous other roles helping make the Concours a success. Chris has been an entrant on five occasions – often showing Packards, a marque to which he is devoted. He has also served as President and National Head Judge of the Classic Car Club of America and as editor of The Cormorant for The Packard Club. This year, Chris put together a display of Eisenhower Era Dream Cars for Pebble Beach. Chris is a retired real estate broker and a foster parent.

Derek Hill has a long history with cars. He is the son of America’s first Formula 1 World Driving Champion, Phil Hill, and he is the current Master of Ceremonies for the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance which he has attended since birth. Like his father, Derek initially pursued a career in motorsports, earning class wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, as well as many other races. He has also pursued historic racing at the Goodwood Revival and Monterey Reunion. Derek was kind enough to show up in a family owned Pierce Arrow that was used most recently to take him and his wife on their first drive as a newly married couple. The trip through the Malibu Canyon was certainly not what Derek expected but he did very much enjoy it, and we hope you enjoy it too!

Paul Morrissette is the President of Chubb Insurance Solutions Agency, the division of the Chubb Corporation that works with many of America's most important car collectors on their insurance needs.  Chubb is a proud sponsor of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, the California Mille, Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance as and other prominent shows and rallies across the country. Paul has been with Chubb for 26 years, and has held various leadership positions in the United States and Canada.  He is a member of the Classic Car Club of America, the MG Car Club of England, and various car registries. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, 3 daughters, and spends his spare time in the garage with his 2 MG's.

Sandra Button has been the Chairman of the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance since 2002. She was the Executive Director for decades prior and has helped to inspire and guide the growth of the collector car hobby in to a truly global celebration of the automobile. Sandra participates and officiates automotive events from Asia and the Middle East to South America. She and her husband Martin have an eclectic collection of automobiles that they drive in events including the Mille Miglia, the 1000 Millas Sport Argentina, the London to Brighten Veteran Car Run and others. She’s a member of the Royal Automobile Club, the Classic Car Club of America and the Motor Press Guild along with the Society of Automotive Historians