BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show

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  • Cool Careers, Awesome People, along with Unusual & Inspiring Histories from all over the Autosphere. From wrench turners to artists, authors, racers, designers and everyone in between. The road to success is paved by all of us. Because #everyonehasastory
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Episodes
  • The Cavallino Classic 2025
    Jan 31 2025

    On Ferrari Friday's, William Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace will be discussing all things Ferrari and interviewing people that live and breathe the Ferrari brand. Topics range from road cars to racing; drivers to owners, as well as auctions, private sales and trends in the collector market.

    This episode specifically recaps the Cavallino 2025 event in Palm Beach, Florida, where William shares his experiences of traveling amidst a freeze in Cleveland, flight delays, and attending the event despite high ticket prices. He reviews the cars showcased, including the Ferrari F80, various 512 models, and a 250 GTO, highlighting interactions with notable car enthusiasts and industry figures. William also comments on the pretentiousness of some attendees, the impressive collections on display, and provides insights into the collector car market.

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    00:00 Overview of the Ferrari Marketplace Podcast

    01:05 Cavallino 2025 Event Overview

    01:56 Travel Woes and Weather Challenges

    04:31 Exploring Ferrari Palm Beach

    05:55 Cavallino Event Ticket Prices and How I got In

    08:36 Highlights from the Cavallino Event

    15:27 Reflections on Ferrari Models and Market Trends

    17:00 Ferrari and Lamborghini Six-Speed Swaps

    18:29 Show Field Setup and Experience

    18:43 Upper Level Car Display

    20:52 Ferrari's New Models

    23:48 Santino Ferrucci and the 599XX

    28:29 People Watching at the Event

    30:03 Event Summary and Final Thoughts

    31:42 Upcoming Episodes and Announcements

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    The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net

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    Copyright William Ross, Exotic Car Marketplace a division of Sixty5 Motorsports. This episode is part of our Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

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    34 mins
  • BYD, MG and Vento: Chinese EVs Invading Mexico
    Jan 30 2025

    Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel.

    Jon recounts his recent trip to Mexico where he observed the proliferation of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and motorcycles. During his visit, he noted the dominance of Chinese brands like BYD, MG, and Vento, and their competitive pricing compared to traditional manufacturers like Nissan and Toyota. He discusses the implications of this market shift, citing specific experiences with BYD's durability and Vento's market presence. Jon also reflects on the broader impact of these emerging brands on established automakers and their potential future in global markets. ==================== 00:00 Introduction to Jon Summers 00:39 Trip to Mexico: Unexpected Automotive Discoveries 00:56 Chinese EVs in Mexico 02:16 BYD: The New Player in Town 03:37 Nissan vs. Chinese Automakers 06:48 MG and Other Chinese Brands 12:21 Motorcycles in Mexico 14:56 Vento: The Surprising Leader 19:17 The Future of the Automotive Industry 25:12 Conclusion and Sponsorship

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    The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net

    • More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/
    • Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/
    • Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/

    Copyright Jon Summers, The Motoring Historian. This content is also available via jonsummers.net. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

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    26 mins
  • Drive Thru News #53 - It's Cheaper to Keep'er!
    Jan 28 2025

    The Break/Fix Team returns from winter break, recounting Christmas gifts and updates on their personal cars. They talk about the automotive market, mentioning that EVs are becoming less popular, Nissan is facing severe financial issues, and Volkswagen is also experiencing leadership changes and data leaks. Acknowledging that we're halfway through the 2025 vehicle sales season, what is the state of the industry? Is there any truth to an "alleged collapse" on the horizon? Tune in to find out! ... In Episode #53 of The Drive Thru! our monthly news episode containing automotive, motorsports and entertaining random car-adjacent news.

    ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsorships 00:00:49 Automotive News and Comeback Songs 00:01:27 Winter Recap and Car Repairs 00:03:58 Car Market Trends and Financial Insights 00:11:50 EV Market Challenges and Industry Predictions 00:24:48 Volkswagen's Struggles and Industry Overview 00:30:26 Data Privacy Concerns in the Automotive Industry 00:34:28 Tesla's Cybertruck and EV Market Realities 00:45:16 BMW's Badge Reversal and Dodge's Zombie Cars 00:47:51 Chevy's Quiet Recall and Pedestrian Safety Rant 00:49:51 Motorcycle Legend Mary McGee and VR6 Tombstones 00:50:48 Renault's Hot Hatch and other Quirky French Cars 00:53:48 Grey Market Classics: Top Picks and Debates 01:02:14 Grandma's Burnout and Senna's Porsche Adventure 01:11:03 Tesla's Recalls and Cybertruck Controversies 01:20:25 F40 Carnage: A Tale of Two Wrecks 01:23:25 Rich People Problems: Hypercars vs. Classic Cars 01:28:44 Motorsports News: Hamilton, Ferrari, WRC, Sim Racing and More 01:48:34 Final Thoughts and Announcements

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    The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net

    • More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/
    • Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/
    • Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/
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    1 hr and 58 mins

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