Kicking off the show, Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason, BJ Killeen, chats with Alan about his collision with a Ford F-150, Kia's decision to scrap the Optima name, and why Alan doesn't drive his new Toyota Supra. Then, we discuss the new Ford F-150's five (!!) powertrain options, how to pick a used truck that suits you, and the best minivans for under $5,000. Changing gears, Director of Corporate Communications at Kia Motors America, James Bell, discusses how much the Kia Optima has changed since the last generation, and why that actually caused the team at Kia to ultimately change its name to the K5, and the Telluride's beyond amazing string of awards and high sales. Closing out the show, Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader, and Dealer.com Executive Publisher, Karl Brauer, gives us his case for electric trucks, describes Nissan's precarious situation and why the newly unveiled Ariya might not solve it, and the also recently unveiled lineup for SRT vehicles, including a new Hellcat Dodge Durango.

[00:00:00] Alan Backed Into a Ford F-150
[00:05:46] Kia Scraps the Optima Sedan
[00:12:30] Why Doesn't Alan Drive his New Supra?
[00:19:51] The Ford F-150 Has 5 Powertrain Options!
[00:26:20] Chevy, Toyota, Nissan What Do You Pick?
[00:35:53] Best Minivans Under $5,000
[00:42:13] How the Kia Optima Changed Kia
[00:48:27] Why New Kia Optima is Now Kia K5
[00:54:45] Telluride Selling Fast, Getting Awards
[01:02:05] Karl's Case for Electric Trucks
[01:11:57] Nissan Ariya and EV on the World Stage
[01:18:06] Dodge Unveils New SRT Vehicles