http://www.burnoutradio.com the slightly humorous podcast for everything automotive Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en  This week we’ve got a long time fan turned automotive cinematographer joining us on the show. His name is The Getawayer and he’s a German car culture fanatic as well as a self proclaimed petrol head. So we give you nearly two hours of German Vs. American banter along with some break news you won’t want [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-110-the-getawayer.php And as usual we kick off that racing season with the crazyness that happens at Dytona International Speedway, and the first big even is the Rolex 24. This is a special year though as the 24 Hours of Daytona turns 50. We’ll take a look at how some LeMans winners are preparing for this years [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-109-racing-season-is-almost-here.php And Season 5 is off to a running start! This week we’ve got Dodge’s new FWD Dart. BMW’s i8 coupe is spied on the road in production form. Bridgestone has some funky new tires. Finally Honda will have some competition in Indy Car racing. There are a  pair of hot new specialty Corvettes in the [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-108-were-back-with-the-detroit-auto-show.php  Nope we’re still here kickin and screamin!. Turns out Season 4 of Burnout Radio was a paltry 7 episodes long. Why you ask? Let’s just say real life sucks. And driving bad ass cars takes a lot of fuel. So we had to go and get real jobs. But we did manage to squeez in [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-107-we-aint-dead-yet.php So after the longest screw up in Burnout Radio history we can finally start posting to our site again. How long you may ask? We recorded this back in MARCH!!!!! DAYUMMM!  Turns out I’m a complete and total idiot and I broke the site because I upgraded it wrong. Anyway what’s really important is that Nick get’s [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-106-the-let-down.php This week Nick surprised me with a list of the best sports cars under 30K. Lets just say there is some real surprises on this list from U.S. News. Including two cars that I actually own. ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-105-top-5-sports-cars-under-30k.php So Lamborghini reveals their newest car which just happens to have the most awkard name since the Estoke, the Lamborghini LP 700-4 Aventador. Holy Jebus is it beautiful! However the car we have to review this week… lets just say it has a good personality… but it’s name rivals the Lambo in wordiness… 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-104-aventater.php “Budget” may be a bit subjective. But for arguments sake lets say you’ve got between $50 and $90 grand to drop on a Super Car and your only choices are the 2011 Ford Mustang GT500, a 2011 Chevy Corvette Z06, and a 2011 Nissan GT-R. Well that exactly the questions the folks over at Motortrend [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-103-battle-of-the-budget-super-cars.php That’s right fellow gear heads it’s my birthday! So what are we doing to celebrate? You guessed it.. we’re recording a podcast. And this episode is dedicated to the 2011 Mazda Miata. Yes it may be a bit girly, and yes it’s only rocking a relatively tiny 4 banger.. but DAMN is this car good. We don’t [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-102-its-my-birthday-and-ill-cry-if-i-want-to.php It’s a new year! Which means we’re launching our new season. and we’re bringing back on old favorite, the Ford Fiesta, this time in U.S. dress. ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-101-new-year-new-season.php Oh yeah! Triple digits baby! For our 100th episode we threw a party invited over the entire Tejas Crew and set about trying to figure our our favorite Burnout Radio moments. But first we though it was only fitting to review the best car in the history of everness on our 100th episode, the Chevy [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-100-its-an-electric-celebration.php We all have a wish list of cars we’d like to own someday. Usually this list is made up of  cars that you could only afford if  you had more money than sense. The kind of money you could only get if that rich uncle you never met kicks off and leaves you his fortune, [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/automotive-news/burnout-radio-episode-99-cars-we-cant-afford.php This one is all Nick… and I sincerely apologize for that. ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-98-it-makes-my-wiener-tingle.php Well our favorite TV show just came out with the their 20 worst cars of all time, and seeing as how we have nothing better to talk about this week… well you get the idea. ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-97-top-gears-20-worst-cars.php This week the Stig Comes out of the closet, and we test drive the oh so hot Mazda 6 s Grand Touring, which is quite possibly the best sedan you can buy for under 30 large. [Show as slideshow] [View with PicLens] [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-96-das-stig.php Question: What’s goes like a freight train, turns on a dime, and looks like sex on a plate? Answer: The 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0 Question: What shares the Mustang’s 5.0 Liter motor? Answer: The 2011 Ford F-150. But did you know that it also comes with a twin turbo v6 and the 6.2 V-8? This week’s show is an [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/automotive-news/burnout-radio-episode-95-awesome-sauce.php Holy crap! Our part time Co-Host Trent Landreth is back for Episode 94 to help us celebrate the pure awesomeness that is the Cadillac CTS-V! [Show as slideshow] [View with PicLens] ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-94-the-epicness-that-is-the-cadillac-cts-v.php This is the most epic cast we’ve ever had. The most guests, the most live listeners, and the most people in the chat room ever on Burnout Radio. Why was this show so epically awesome? Two words… Dustball! Back when we recorded this show we had just completed our 3000 Mile 4 day long Dustball [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/automotive-news/burnout-radio-episode-93-dustball-rally.php A few weeks back the kind folks at Ford offered us a chance to tag along on the U.S. stretch of the Fiesta World Tour. Which basically consisted of us driving balls out across the country and stopping to visit with some of the folks that run some great pieces of Americana. The highlight of the epic road trip that was [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-92-indianapolis-motor-speedway-museum.php Well tickle me pink! After weeks of banging my head against the wall we’ve gotten our website fixed! We’ve got a ton of back episodes going live so get ready to have your ears blasted with loads of new Burnout Radio content. ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/uncategorized/were-back-in-action.php So Ford’s been publishing some epic fuel mileage numbers this year, and we were quite impressed, that was until we tried recreating those numbers. It turns out the published fuel mileage numbers are quite difficult to replicate. Find out why in this weeks episode of Burnout Radio. ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-91-fords-dirty-little-secrete.php ALRIGHT! Shawn the Intern FINALLY gets a press car to review! Originally, it was supposed to be a Ford Fiesta, which is either just a coincidence since this is the car that allowed me to meet the Burnout Radio crew after auditioning for the Fiesta Movement 2, or this could just be a practical [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/road-tripping-with-the-2011-ford-mustang-v6.php This week we Review Nissan’s “4 Door Sports Car”. It’s quite possibly one of the best sedans money can buy, but it’s definatly NOT a sports car. [Show as slideshow] [View with PicLens] ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-90-nissan-maxima-sv.php This could possibly be Nicks favorite episode of all time as it’s jam packed with Challenger news, then we discuss the new Stealth Film from Xpel, which due to a random turn of events and a missing Lamborghini, got applied to Nick’s beloved Bertha. And of course we were obliged to put their paint protection [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-89-bertha-bertha-bertha.php This stands to be the shortest podcast in all Burnout Radio’s history, but for a good reason. You see we were just going to record last weeks show tomorrow as a special road trip broadcast, but then we got a phone call from GM inviting us to drive down to Austin, Texas to drive the [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-88-train-wrecks.php Who would have though so much fun could be had in such a quirky looking package? The Suzuki SX4 is one of those cars that is defiantly more than the sum of it’s parts. An absolute riot to drive, and more amenities than it’s price tag  ($17,900) would suggest, the Suzuki SX4 is only let down by one thing… [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-87-the-black-lung-and-the-suzuki-sx4.php What happens when the Burnout Radio crew descends on the sleepy backwoods towns of Mena Arkansas, and Talhinia Oklahoma? Shenanigans of course. Especially when we come thundering up the mountains with the Growling v8 of an uncorked 2010 Corvette Grand Sport,  accompanied by baritone roar emanating from the V6 power plant belonging to a 2010 370z. We were there to drive one of the best roads with in [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-86-shift-and-drive.php Suzuki has thrown down the gauntlet, and offered up $100 dollars to anyone who test drives their Kizashi against one of their competitors, namely the Acura TSX and Audi A4, and doesn’t buy the Kizashi. We were more than glad to oblige, on Acura’s behalf of course. We snatched up an Acura TSX we happened to have laying [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-85-kizashi-vs-tsx.php You read it correctly. We’ve managed to put thousands of miles on high performance hot rods, Mustangs, Camaros, Corvettes, Z’s and CTS-V’s, yet when we review a Hybird, possible the slowest car we’ve ever reviewed, guess who scores Burnout Radio’s first ticket in a press car. None other than the one and only Nick Malone. After [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-84-nick-gets-a-ticket-in-a-hybrid.php Apparently I hate old people. At least that’s what Nick, Amber and the chat room decided when I proposed that after a certain age, every one should have to be medically approved to pilot the 2 ton death missiles we call cars. So I guess that means I hate old people. So stay the hell out [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-83-i-hate-old-people.php And we’re back? Did you miss us? It’s been a looooong time since we’ve recorded an episode. So long in fact that we couldn’t remember what episode this was.  Chalk it up to NASCAR, Jimmy Buffett and a very angry wife. Rest assured we’re back from our forever long hiatus with not one, not two, [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-82-episode-80-something.php This week we revisit the 2010 Mustang GT500 only this time it’s in convertible dress. But before that we’ll discuss Car and Drivers 25 Cars Worth Waiting For. [Show as slideshow] [View with PicLens] ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-81-ford-mustang-gt500-revisited.php We’ve had a number of listener requestes to see a behind the scenes look at a media drive. So I figured there couldn’t be a better media drive to showcase than the 2011 Mustang Drive. So here’s day one with the 305 HP 31 MPG v6. The SoCal weather was good, the roads were great [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/2011-mustang-media-drive.php So I’m a very lucky individual, and I happen to have to best job on earth. Case in point, last week the good folks at Ford invited me out to Southern California to drive the all new 2011 Mustangs on some of the best roads in America. So sit back and listen as we wax eloquently about [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-80-mustangs-in-southern-california.php You heard right. In some states if you kill it they’ll grill it! PURE TASTINESS!!!! ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-79-no-road-kill-goes-to-waste.php Nick is laying low for this episode. He caught some nasty little kid disease, so he’s broadcasting from an FDA approved Level 5 Containment Facility to fill us in on our review of the week, the 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe 3.5  RS. This would have been the shortest episode ever on the account of a [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-78-sweaters-in-an-undisclosed-location.php This week it’s all about one bad Caddy, the all new CTS Wagon, which just happens to be Ambers new favorite ride. We even got to pit the CTS Wagon head to head against the SRX Turbo. ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-77-the-wawas-wagon.php Amber’s back, and just in time for our chat room to christen Nick with his very own nick name. (get it? get it?! haha i kill me some times…) Then I try and review the hellatiously good Mazda Speed3. Which is one of the best cars on the market for under $25K. But for [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-76-we-shall-call-him-sweaters.php Talk about your ultimate sleeper. The Infiniti FX50s in not only bad to the bone, its dead sexy to boot. Everything about this is done to perfection. From the gorgeous sculpted body lines to the aluminum roof rack and wave textured front grille insert every singe surface has been caressed by a designer. It’s no [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-75-the-ultimate-sleeper-the-fx50s.php Everyone knows me for being head over heels in love with the Dodge Challenger. It is the most beautiful car to have ever existed. Well, so certain glasses wearing, mail carrying, car nuts say. So much emotion is drawn from this muscle car and has thus far enjoyed a warm welcome by even [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/buy-your-challenger-now-it-may-not-be-around-for-long.php Take one Montery Blue Nissan 370z add dash of snowpocalypse and a pinch of your typical Burnout Radio antics, let that simmer and BAM! throw in an ass ton of NISMO goodness to really spice things up! That’s right not only did we get our hands on a brand spanking new 2010 370z, we also [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-74-furious-fuschia.php Several weeks back Nick and I celebrated our birthdays with a podcast while were watching the 24 Hours of Daytona, with a few of our friends. (Yes I know this is really late deal with it.) Several beers later, this is what we ended up with. Much Toyota hate, a debate on the applications and philosophies of Drivers Education, [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-73-the-birthday-show.php This week I challenged my fellow co-hosts to find the best sports cars money can buy… for under five grand. But first Nick manages to drag up every boring, dreary, and dull bit of automotive related news that happened over the past week. Then we touch on the new 2010 Buick Lacrosse CXS. ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-72-best-sports-cars-under-5000.php So as I’m sure all of you heard on Episode 70 (You DID listen to Episode 70 right?!), we got to hang out with Berry Lowman of Team Hall-N-Nass fame at the Cadillac Culinary Tour. What was the CCT? A fun filled night of fast cars and really good food at some of the best restaurants in [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/cadillac-culinary-tour-the-team-hall-n-nass-perspective.php We’re back from our yearly Christmas / New Years / Uber Laziness hiatus for the kick off of Season 3. This week we’ve got some juicy tid bits from the NAIAS briefings like the Buick Regal GS Concept and the 2012 Ford Focus. Then we shift gears to talk about some sweet new Volt Tech courtesy of OnStar, and Ford’s [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-71-naias-buick-regal-gs-the-2011-ford-focus.php The new GT500 is like a snake, a very, very pissed off snake that’s looking to try and kill you and that’s what makes it so fun to drive. You always feel like you’re driving on the edge even when your not. This car is far from practical, but once you mash down on the [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/reviews/2010-mustang-gt500-review.php Why do I keep hearing heavenly angel music every time I say Corvette Grand Sport. Oh, that’s right, because only God could have made a car this awesome! Yes, we at Burnout Radio land have finally got our review video of the 2010 Corvette Grand Sport up for viewing. Gotta say, we’ve tested a lot [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/2010-corvette-grand-sport-video-review.php Well folks this is it. We are bringing our second season to a close, and that means it’s time for the prestigious Burnout Radio Awards. But first we have to talk about the 2010 CTS-V. I know what you’re thinking “Holy crap they gave Burnout Radio a CTS-V?!” Well not exactly. We kind of  ”borrowed” [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-70-ctsv-and-the-burnout-radio-awards.php It may seem odd, but for years I associated the Camaro with speed. It’s true. I had no feelings of malcontent, and I did not associate the Camaro with wife-beater t-shirts, mullets, and bondo. It looked good, had a great V8, was relatively comfortable, and provoked driving fast. That was a win in my book. [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/2010-chevrolet-camaro-ss-review.php Picture this… You adjust the temprature down a few degrees, turn on your seat ventilation and ask your chauffeur to open the panoramic roof so you can enjoy the beautiful Southern California sun. Then you sip your artisan spring water that’s been kept chilled by the built in refrigerator to quench that parched throat. How [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/reviews/2010-lincoln-mkt-review.php So one of our listeners asked us a question we get quite often, Should I get a Mustang for my first car? As much as we love the Mustang, we had to say no… and here’s why. ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-69-what-makes-a-good-first-car.php Yup you read right. The guys from Expo Motors and Spyker agreed to let me drive one of their quarter million dollar super cars. And not just any old Spyker, the new production prototype Spyker C8 Aileron. It’s just to bad they wouldn’t let me take it home.  Believe me I tried. But before we get to [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-68-spyker-aileron-and-the-l-a-auto-show.php Volvo, like most of the auto industry is in dire straights.They desperately need a flagship car for the future to bring in potential buyers. Because let’s face it, the only thing that stirs your pulse less than a Volvo is a Toyota Prius. In the past Volvo’s tended to be be at best beige and uninteresting and at worst down right [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/automotive-news/volvos-s60-concept-revealed.php Well maybe not but it sure as hell should be able to! This week on Burnout Radio it’s ALL about the Corvette Grand Sport. 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds, and this car is so easy to launch your grandma could do it. We also found a BMW owner that’s a complete and total douche bag, [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-67-holy-jesus-it-can-walk-on-water.php       The Mitsubishi 3000GT also known as the GTO in Japan was produced from1990-2001. The 3000 was not the only family member the Dodge Stealth that shared the same drive train was its first cousin which was produced in 1991-1996. A really cool feature on the 3000GT in 1995 and 1996 some models came in a hard top convertible [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/blast-from-the-past/3000gt-vr-4.php For all you new school car fans the answer is yes Oldsmobile made muscle cars if you did not know. Hurst the after market performance company known for their shifters teamed up with Oldsmobile to make this car. In 1968 GM had a rule for its companies that mid size cars could not have a [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/blast-from-the-past/1968-hurstolds.php That’s right this week we are reviewing none other than the 2010 Ford Mustang GT500! It’s big. It’s bad. And it looks like, given half a chance, it would eat you. What more do you need? Listen along as I try to review the GT500 and Nick keeps obsessing over his beloved Challenger. In other news we found the [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-66-one-big-bad-son-of-a-bitch.php The Plymouth Prowler, to many car fans, is believed to be the car that started the late model retro trend. This roadster is a smooth looking ride with its wedge shape that looks great from any angle you look at it. The larger size wheel in the back and the smaller wheel in the front [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/blast-from-the-past/plymouth-prowler.php Ok we’ve finally gotten around to posting our review of the 2010 Camaro SS. Holy Jesus this car rocks! I’d bore you with the other stuff we covered in the podcast, but let’s be honest do you really care? So I’ll just leave you with some Camaro porn. ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-65-camaro-ss-review.php     The 03 Mustang SVT Cobra or other wise known as “the terminator cobra”. The term terminator was used for fords answer to the SS Camaro and the WS6 Trans-Am which out performed the previous model, so to terminate to competition to say the least. Unfortunately there was no 2003 Camaro or Trans-Am to compete [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/blast-from-the-past/2003-svt-cobra.php So this has been sitting around for damn near a month becuase I lost the files. Luckly we were able to salvage them but the audio quality is not the greatest. It is definatly worth a listen since Scott Settlemire, The Fbod Father himself, was awesome enough to agree to be on our show while he [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-64-talking-chevy-camaro-with-scott-settlemire.php 1996 300zx Twin Turbo   The 300zx is one of the coolest sports cars from the entire 1990s. When they were sold in Japan they were called the Fairlady Z over there. The body style of  300zx is time less and tasteful with its high tail lights and smooth lines. Nissan never sold themselves short with [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/automotive-news/1996-nissan-300zx-twin-turbo.php    The Pontiac GTO aka (gran turismo omologato). Most car fans believe the GTO is the brand that started the muscle car revolution. Well I agree to some point we cant forget the olds 442 among a few others that came out the same time. The first production model of the GTO came out in 1964 [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/blast-from-the-past/1965-pontiac-gto.php Yes, after months of working out the details of the Saturn exchange from GM to Penske Automotive Group, the deal is now dead. The thought was that Penske would continue to use rebadged GM vehicles over the next couple years and then open their repertoire to overseas brands. However, with GM still in [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/corporate-news/penske-got-smart-and-pulled-out-of-saturn.php   The gmc syclone is hands down one of the biggest sleepers ever produced. If you have never heard of the syclone its ok many never have. This truck had a very low production of only 2995 units in 1991 and only 3 in 1992 before it was discontinued. The retail price for one of these new [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/blast-from-the-past/1991-gmc-cyclone.php The Acura NSX is in a league of its own. Honda made these bodies and sub frame all aluminum with a fairly low total weight in 1997 of 3164+/- pounds. All were mid engine cars and this model was rear wheel drive and came with a all aluminum 3.2l dohc v-tec V6. Screaming with a red line of 8000 rpm good for 290 hp and 225 ft-lds [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/blast-from-the-past/1997-acura-nsx-t.php That’s right. Coming to a full sized family garage near you, Ford has developed a new minivan called the C-MAX. It’ll be powered by a 1.6L I-4 and carry up to 5 passengers. Is it just me, or does this look a bit too similar to the coming Fiesta (which also sports a [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/news-you-cant-use/ford-c-max-minivan-waite-did-i-say-minivan.php According to CBS News Dimitrios P. Biller, the former managing counsel for Toyota claims his complaints about the company’s legal misconduct cost him his job. Biller’s 75-page complaint says that when he came to Toyota after nearly 15 years in private practice, he was “surprised and alarmed” to discover that the company was not producing e-mails [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/corporate-news/toyota-accused-of-hiding-evidence-in-rollover-cases.php It’s true! Apparenlty in Australia it rains Frozen Koalas duing WRC Rally Races. Honda realses images of the new Crosstour and let just say it didn’t get rave reviews. In the world of Formula 1 Force India finally gets a podium finish only to have Ferrari steal their star driver, Giancarlo Fisichella. Then we find [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-63-frozen-koalas-and-fugly-hondas.php It looks as if the guys over at fordbastards.org can take one bastard off their list… or can they? Sadly enough the SHO is not what it’s cracked up to be, but that is NOT a bad thing, it’s just not the SHO we were expecting. What we got instead was one bad ass full sized [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/reviews/2010-ford-taurus-sho.php Last week CNN 650 AM asked us to to an interview with their morning show about our involvement with the Fiesta Movement. So of course I recorded the whole thing to bring to our listeners complete with all the technical issues you’ve grown to love! ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-62-interview-with-cnn-650-am-in-houstin-texas.php . . . sort of. Yes, you heard me. Tesla Motors has recrutted Audi’s general manager of sales operations John Walker and YouTube’s head of global communications Ricardo Reyes. John, taking the role of V.P. of N. American sales, and Ricardo, becoming Tesla’s V.P. of Communications are just some of the interesting changes [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/uncategorized/audi-and-youtube-take-over-tesla.php No Nick didn’t shave his head, you’ll understand when you listen to this weeks cast. This podcast was so rife with technical difficulties it’s not even funny. We tried switching to stickam.com to stream the cast but it kept locking up, then our guest couldn’t get though on skype so in the end we just [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-61-two-bald-guys-and-a-microphone.php Bonus time! So we got a call from Team Hall & Nass who just got in from the Dustball Rally offering to come on our show last week and we of course couldn’t turn them down. So we all got together with Trent Landreth from Reflections of the Drive and came up with bonus [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-60-its-time-for-hall-nass.php This week we brought in Demetri Cassius from Trophy Nissan to let you guys in on the other side of buying a car. We all know that purchasing your next ride can be a bit of a chore and Demetri’s here to help make that chore into a fun experience, after all as any gear [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-59-ask-demetri.php With Ford having success in the retro Mustang and Dodge recapturing the hearts of the Mopar crowd with a new Challenger, it was time for Chevrolet to step up to the plate. After a long absence, the Camaro is making its way back on the scene and what a way to do so. We tested the [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/reviews/2010-chevrolet-camaro-v6-review.php Well it looks like after a 103 year reign the Stanley Steamer’s world land speed record of 127 mph have been shattered by Charles Burnett III diving a car simply known as The Steam Car. check out cnet for the full story. ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/racing/world-record-steam-car.php This one is just a tad bit late. I found this gallery of images just languishing on our server without a post to house it so I decided to give it a home.  A few months back we visited the RiceKiller.com Exotic Car Show. With cars like the Ferrari Enzo, Lamborghini Gallardo Ford GT, and [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/automotive-news/ricekiller-coms-exotic-car-show.php And gearheads every where rejoice! Because not all of the great American Iron was destroyed as part of this ill conceived government plan. As a matter of fact most of the trade in were American SUV’s.   In case you ‘ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks, I’ll fill you in on [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/corporate-news/cash-for-clunkers-ends-today.php So you’re a broke bastard dreaming about just how you’d put together your ultimate Mustang GT. You know, the one you’ve dreamed about since you were a little kid? We’ll Ford has been nice enough to develop a program you can play with call The Customizer. It allows you to make the perfect image of [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/automotive-news/2010-ford-mustang-customizer.php Finally GM is listenening! We now have the affordable Corvette we’ve always wanted! this bad body falls right in between the base Vett and the Z06. Base vett price with Z06 performance… err well close enough. Bravo GM! ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/automotive-news/2010-chevy-corvette-grandsport-video.php Do you bleed Ford blue? If so then this show was perfect for you. Earlier this month we got the chance to attend the Yellow Rose Classic, which is an all Ford or Ford related car show held at the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. Not only were there plenty of the requesit [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/automotive-news/the-20th-annual-yellow-rose-classic.php This week Thomas from MicrocarMag.com fame stopped but to talk what else but micro cars and Fiesta with us, and then we get all giddy about one bad ass Chevy Camaro 2LT RS! ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-58-the-2010-camaro.php This car should be illegal because it will stop traffic everywhere it goes. Autoblog has some awesome pics on their site which you guys can see here. I love the center console, and the way the radio screen hides in the dash and the steering wheel controls look to be dead simple. But we all know [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/super-cars/the-aston-martin-one-77-is-the-sexiest-car-ever.php It’s time for a bonus round! So after yesterday’s podcast I went back out to visit with Adam Barrera after a fun filled night at the final Scion Drag-n-Brag hosted at Texas MotorSpeedway where we exposed the scandal at Mayor’s Cup Challenge Media Race. Then we speculate on the “What is 230?” debate. (now we [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-57-its-sho-time.php Now you guys know that I’m not the biggest fan of BMW’s. I got much respect for what they build but they are just not my cup of tea. A bit to techy for my tastes. And the designs tend to be pretty beige. But then I found this over at BMWBlog.com… and I fell [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/concepts-and-rumors/i-think-im-in-love-with-a-bmw-wtf.php If you guys will remember, awhile back we talked about the Garlic Bread Baron who offered to buy Viper from Chrysler Motor Corp. Well it just happens to be that the infamous Garlic Bread Baron goes by the name of Mr. Devon and he owns a little company called Devon Motorworks. In case you are [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/super-cars/taking-a-look-at-the-devon-motors-gtx.php To produce the next Tata Nano of course. In an age where most manufactures are cramming as much tech as humanly possible in to every price segment to satisfy new safety laws, fuel economy regulations, and the consumers insatiable demand for more and more modern amenities, it seems as if GM is racing to [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/automotive-news/why-is-general-motors-racing-to-the-bottom.php This week we’re hearing rumors about something called the Smart For3, and Adam Barrera from HighMileage.org joins us with James Redman to discuss what the U.S auto industry can do to shake that bad image they seem to be draging around. ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-56-marketing-its-all-the-rage.php So Ford has a really cool program call The ’10 Gets Unleashed where people submit their Mustang Dreams and then they get to go live them Vaughn Gitton Jr. style. This time around a student gets to challenge his former teacher at the track! Ever wished you could challenge one of your teachers to a competition? [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/automotive-news/the-2010-mustang-gets-unleashed-student-vs-teacher.php We all know racing old school high dollar cars around Laguna Seca may be every gearheads dream but, AutoBlog was kind enough to remind us that that dream can quickly turn in to a nightmare. Caution: clicking on the image to the left may make you cry like a little girl, so you may not want to [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/automotive-news/car-porn-gone-bad-ferrari-250-gets-owned-by-the-corkscrew.php This week BMW is leaving F1, just in time for Shumacher to come back (at the time this show was recorded Shumacher had yet to renounce his come back). In the super car world Porche’s dream job just got a bit better, Ferrari anounces the 458 Italia. Aston Martin and Elite team up on the LMV/R , Jalopnik [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-55-cash-for-clunkers-gets-clunked.php Well the guys over at Autocar say hell yeah it can. They ran them both around Millbrook and as it turns out the ZR1 gives the SV a run for it’s money. Let’s hear it for some good old American Muscle. Check out the video after the jump. ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/automotive-news/can-the-corvette-zr1-hang-with-the-lamborghini-lp670-sv.php This week the Fiesta climbs Pikes Peak, Valentino Rossi may make the jump to F1, Nick finds proof that Germans can’t drive, and the Wienermobile just won’t fit in your garage no matter how hard you try. Then some nut job finally went and did it, they’ve gone and built a car for the blind! Ford [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-54-get-thee-to-a-nunnery.php Infiniti Essence look like a clone of the Fisker Karma design, but it’s still dead sexy. See the video after the jump. “Web Exclusive: Nissan Infiniti design chief Shiro Nakamura on the Essence debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and the future of the two global brands.” – Fox Business ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/concepts-and-rumors/shiro-nakamura-talks-infinity-essence-with-fox.php Looks like the guys from Garage 419 are back in action with a new show called The Smoking Tire. You can see their first episode below. Their first episode is an awesome one, the Ford SVT Raptor. Yeah baby! ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/garage-419-becomes-the-smoking-tire.php I love it when manufacturers create one off customs based on production model cars. Ford has done exactly that with the AV-X10. Check out the video below. Not only is it a cool one off custom car being auction off for a good cause. It’s built to pay tribute to one of my favorite airplanes [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/articles/automotive-news/dearborne-doll-a-one-of-a-kind-2010-mustang.php Well this one is a bit late in getting to the masses. And that’s all my fault I’ve been extremely busy, and real damn lazy about getting these podcasts uploaded. But this episode’s worth the wait. We got our hands on a 2010 Mustang GT that Ford hooked us up with for a whole week. [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/podcasts/burnout-radio-episode-53-smoking-the-tires-on-a-2010-ford-mustang.php You heard me right! However, I am being a little misleading. Chevrolet has just announced a Transformers package for the all new Camaro. If you’re wanting to roll out with your personal Bumblebee, it’ll cost you an extra $995. This announcement came from, of all places, the Comic-Con convention in San Diego [...]]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/uncategorized/buy-your-very-own-transformer.php Watch this! Watch it now! You will be awed as the 800 hp Ford Fiesta flys up Pikes Peak during the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. ]]> http://www.burnoutradio.com/uncategorized/fiesta-conquers-pikes-peak.php