Drive Mode – Page 49 – Aaron on Autos

Interview with Buick and Motorhead Mama at the LA Auto Show

Aaron Turpen December 4, 2019 December 2, 2019 Drive Mode / General Motors - Chevrolet - Buick - GMC - Cadillac

In this episode, Kristin interviews a couple of guys from Buick with special guest Amelia Dalgaard (aka Motorhead Mama, no relation to Lemmy). The group talks about Buick’s progress from a sedan maker to a premium crossover make plus the all-new Encore GX and its plethora of safety and convenience gadgets.

Check out Motorhead Mama for some great LA-focused automotive coverage: https://motorheadmama.com/

Make sure to subscribe to our channel as more content from LA is coming very soon. We’ll be back with another episode featuring Kristin and Aaron next week.

Lexus, Mark Levinson, and Musical Perfection with Michael Rippe

Aaron Turpen December 3, 2019 December 2, 2019 Drive Mode / Toyota - Lexus

Kristin sits with the engaging Michael Rippe and they go back and forth about music that Aaron was very glad not to be there to hear. Michael talks about Lexus and their exclusive relationship with Mark Levinson for audio perfection. Check out this fun interview from the 2019 LA Auto Show.

2020 Bolt EV Interview with Michael Hayes of GM

Aaron Turpen December 3, 2019 December 2, 2019 Drive Mode / General Motors - Chevrolet - Buick - GMC - Cadillac

In this quick interview, Kristin talks with Michael Hayes of Chevrolet about the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt. Not only does this car have great range for the price, but it’s got fun ways to gamify the driving to improve efficiency. See what that’s all about here.

Find out what both Aaron and Kristin think of the Bolt EV here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq9BcACWbAI

GMC Sierra And Its Amazing Camera Views

Aaron Turpen December 2, 2019 December 2, 2019 Drive Mode / General Motors - Chevrolet - Buick - GMC - Cadillac

In this interview with Tim Herrick, the executive chief engineer at GM Trucks explains the complex technology behind the “through trailer” view and other smart gimmicks that the GMC Sierra can come equipped with. Towing? No problem with these helpers.

GM Files Suit Against FCA Claiming Collective Bargaining Racketeering

Aaron Turpen November 29, 2019 November 23, 2019 Drive Mode

General Motors has filed a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles claiming that admissions made by former FCA executives to federal investigators show that FCA undermined the integrity of the collective bargaining process. The lawsuit, which claims substantial damages were incurred, relies heavily on testimony allegedly made by (now former) FCA …

Epic Truck-Off: Ranger vs F150

Aaron Turpen November 25, 2019 November 18, 2019 Drive Mode / Ford - Lincoln

In this episode, Kristin asks Aaron which he’d prefer: the Ford F-150 or the new Ford Ranger. They discuss the merits of each and talk about other truck options on the market and how they might stack up as well. Check it out!

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Interview with Chuck Ballard from Subaru About the 2020 Outback

Aaron Turpen November 20, 2019 November 18, 2019 Drive Mode / Subaru

Talking about the all-new 2020 Subaru Outback with Chuck Ballard of Subaru. The Outback now comes with an impressive array of standard safety features and has more off-road chops than might be expected. More Texas Truck Rodeo coverage!