Autotrader Executive Editor, Brian Moody, brings us the latest advice and reviews from the site to keep us in the automotive loop, on this episode of The DRIVE with Alan Taylor. First off, Alan reflects on his stellar experience with the rideshare services Lyft and Uber while in New York City. Then, we discover Autotrader's top picks for 2018 electric and hybrid vehicles, from the Chevrolet Bolt to the Chrysler Pacifica. While electric vehicles are making much-needed progress in range, nothing beats the flexibility of a hybrid car's ability to transition between battery and gas power. Also, Brian and Alan remind us to beware flood damaged cars in light of the recent east coast Hurricane Florence disaster. Remember, just because these cars were damaged on the east coast, doesn't mean you won't find them popping up in dealerships on the west coast or anywhere in between. Next, we compare some of the best vehicles for tailgating events, and some of our selections might surprise you, but the 2019 GMC Sierra was almost a forgone conclusion. Shifting gears, Alan lets us know what events we can expect to see him at, like Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas 2018, the 2018 SEMA Show, CES 2019, and Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2019. We wrap up the show with Alan's thoughts on the power of the 2019 Infinti QX50 Essential FWD. Watch Alan on the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas 2018 Live Stage at Barrett-Jackson.com.
[00:00:00] Rideshare Does It Right
[00:06:52] 10 Best 2018 Hybrids and EVs
[00:12:30] Does Hybrid Flexibility Trump EV?
[00:19:51] Beware Flood Damaged Cars
[00:27:33] Best Vehicles for the Tailgating Crowd
[00:35:52] Upcoming Events and the Infiniti QX50