Summary: <br> Contributor and friend BJ Killeen – Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason, starts the show-off today with Alan as they reminisce on the good times before talking shop. Nissan Boss Carlos Ghosn decided to sue Nissan for more than a billion dollars. Accusing Nissan and two other companies, and 12 people of the crime of defamation and libel. Nissan says he’s asking for 5% of the company’s worth. A lingering impact on his life. He wants his name cleared. Nissan needs to step up and say they did it.<br> <br> <br> <br> Up next is contributor Brian Moody – Executive Editor of <a href="http://www.autotrader.com/">AutoTrader.com</a> and <a href="http://www.kbb.com/">KBB.com</a>. Brian is here to give us a list of June’s top best truck deals and the top ten most fun SUVs. To find more information on the vehicles on these lists, visit his website at www.autotrader.com/oversteer. Before he exits, Brian gives us a little tidbit about another issue electric vehicles face. Tires! Due to the car’s weight, the battery, and the instant torque, tires on EVs are wearing out faster than usual. So before buying a used EV, you should check the tread on the tires.<br> <br> <br> <br> George Kennedy III – Co-founder of Cartender.com, and the Vice President of the New England Motor Press Association. He contributes to U.S. News & World Report, CarGurus, Forbes Wheels, and here on The Drive. George is test driving the all electric Mercedes EQS SUV. Incredibly smooth, powerful acceleration, with an adaptive air suspension. The real treat, is sitting behind the wheel. Lavish, extremely high quality, world class interior and craftsmanship. <br> <br> <br> <br> Closing the show today is Josh Hancock- JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant. Josh is here to share a little international news. The Chinese government is subsidizing EV’s by taking money from their government to build as many electric vehicles as fast as possible. In their effort to be named number one, They’re building a bunch of EV’s, but they don’t sell every car. What do they do with them? Well, they have ditched over 10,000 cars on an island. Conversely, TESLA or Elon Musk is getting 7.5 billion dollars for subsidizing and sharing its charging infrastructure with other manufacturers. What’s next for this entrepreneur?<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> [00:00:00] – Contributor BJ Killeen[00:06:35] – Carlos Ghosen[00:13:02] – Charging stations[00:20:53] – Contributor Brian Moody [00:28:57] – Ten most fun SUV’s[00:37:24] – Tires, Tires, Tires[00:43:44] – Contributor George Kennedy III[00:50:28] – Mercedes EQS SUV[00:56:46] – Tesla Shopper[01:04:37] – High Quality[01:10:57] – Contributor Josh Hancock[01:21:08] – Subsidizing<br> <br> <br> <br> CREDITS<br> <br> <br> <br> Host: Alan TaylorProducer: Dave MilliganCopy Editor: Colleen Mahi <br> <br> <br> <br> Contributor: BJ Killeen Contributor: Brian MoodyContributor: George Kennedy III Contributor: Josh Hancock<br> <br> <br> <br> EXPLORE MORE WITH HELPFUL LINKS:<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Contributor: BJ Killeen | Automotive Journalist and Voice of Reason<br> <br> <br> <br> * Contributor: Brian Moody | Executive Editor of <a href="http://www.autotrader.com">Auto Trader.com</a> and <a href="http://www.kbb.com">KBB.com</a>..<br> <br> <br> <br> * Contributor: George Kennedy III | Co-founder of Cartender.com, and the Vice President of the New England Motor Press Association. He contributes to U.S. News & World Report, CarGurus, Forbes Wheels, and here on The Drive.<br> <br> <br> <br>
