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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast, Episode 36: Cars of 1940, 2021 Ford F-150

Cars of 1940

Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast

Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast.

Episode: 36

Broadcast date: July 5, 2020

Guest: John Biel

Cars of 1940, 2021 Ford F-150

Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start off the show by discussing Ford’s recent unveiling of the redesigned 2021 F-150 pickup and the truck’s many new features. Next, we talk about our test-drive experiences with the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia. Collectible Automobile magazine Editor-in-Chief John Biel joins us to chat about the great features in the August 2020 issue, including an overview of the cars of 1940 and a retrospective on the 1978-80 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Tom has a quiz for Damon and Jill on unusual vehicle co-branding tie-ins, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog, including a first-look article on the 2021 Kia K5 midsize sedan.

The Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast is broadcast every Sunday on Chicago’s WCPT AM 820 at 1:00 PM CST.

Discussed this week:

First Look: 2021 Ford F-150

2021 F-150 PowerBoost Details

2021 F-150 Trim Levels in Photos

First Look: 2021 Kia K5

Quick Spin: 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 AT4

Forgotten Concept: Lincoln Sentinel

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Cars of 1940

Written by: The Daily Drive staff on July 3, 2020.

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Alfa Romeo Celebrates 110th Anniversary

Today marks eleven decades of Alfa Romeo, so it is time for a big celebration. It started yesterday morning with a 1-hour documentary uploaded to YouTube. Their next move was to open the museum to the public. Over 150 cars from all eras are placed among countless trophies and championship history. A new exhibit “Alfa Romeo in Uniform” is dedicated to Italy’s law enforcement officers. They have been provided with the fastest and most stylish police cars the world has ever seen.

Looking to the future, the GTA badge will be spread across their lineup. Inspired by the 1965 “Gran Turismo Alleggerita”, their goal is offer more power and less weight for the ultimate combination of luxury and performance. Six videos have been produced to offer a virtual tour of the museum since quarantine is looming on the horizon. Here is a synopsis of the series

  1. An introduction, offering a panoramic view of the museum
  2. The Timeline concept, describing the brand’s industrial continuity
  3. The Beauty area, combining style, design and lifestyle
  4. The Speed section, a summation of technology, competitive spirit and driving pleasure
  5. An exclusive view of the Storage area, featuring a collection of vehicles and artifacts previously unseen by the public
  6. An overview of the Archive, showcasing photographs, videos, technical drawings, sketches and production records

Rounding out the festivities, Eberhard & Co have unveiled an anniversary chronograph while Compagnia Ducale are offering a 500-watt electric bicycle designed by Alfa Romeo’s Centro Stile. The quality of their lineup speaks for itself, so click the link below to find our dealer near you and stay with us for all you Alfa Romeo news.

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