Now that Ford has decided to kill off most of their sedans, what is on the horizon? Karl Brauer of Kelley Blue Book explains that it boils down to what pays the bills – Ford will focus most of their energy into their profitable categories, trucks and SUVs. Do you prefer a sedan a sedan or SUV? Ford Invests in Best Sellers On top of that, the cost of living is one of the key drivers in this decision because consumers need utility and space at an affordable price. Fuel economy and technology have improved leaving little distinction between SUVs and sedans. This drastic tip of the scales led Ford Motor Company to discontinue the Fusion, C-Max, C-Max hybrid, Taurus, and Fiesta, leaving only the Focus Active and Mustang in production. Years ago no one thought it was possible, but the numbers don’t lie, trucks and SUVs are outselling cars 65% to 35%. The death of the car has caused a big shift in the automotive industry, and Karl Brauer, Executive Publisher of Kelley Blue Book, chats about the trends that lead to the sedans demise. If you’re searching for that special import part, JDM Legends could lead you to the answer. While a lot of time can be saved with the use of interchangeable parts, it’s still a scavenger hunt to find specific elements. Finding parts for imported cars is no simple task. This process is incredibly useful for host of JDM Legends, Eric Bizek, as he rebuilds and up-fits rare Japanese domestics. Cross-Referencing PartsĬross-referencing car parts can save you a lot of hassle and thanks to his time as a wrecking yard owner, Alan knows all about it. JDM Legends demonstrates how to up-fit the rarest of Japanese machines on their show. , Eric Bizek, Host of JDM Legends, has been modifying these cars since his teen years, and now that the popularity of modifying these rides has escalated, brings his passion for these cars to the show. The good news is, last year at Barrett-Jackson a Skyline with 50,000 ‘drifting miles’ sold for only $20,000. Produced only in Japan, the Nissan Skyline used to be incredibly difficult to get your hands on American enthusiasts would have to pay $100,000 for a right hand drive model. Is there an import that you are dying to learn about? Imports Are Coming Back Around did receive some of these rare rides but they were extremely watered-down versions, so Eric really wanted to show us the special flair that the Japanese have put into their cars. Eric feels the sweet spot for Japanese imports was from 1969-1973, but some other model years have gone criminally overlooked. While Eric is a purist at heart, he can’t help but enjoy modifying these amazing machines – if there’s more power to be had, then why not. Rides such as the Nissan Skyline exemplify fantastic Japanese engineering and should be doted on. JDM Legends’ host, Eric Bizek, explains that his show features rare Japanese domestics, never exported to our side of the pond. ![]() Luxury from Non-Luxury Brandsĭiscover more about segments and guests below…Ī new show premiered April 17th, 2018 and it appeals to a different generation of car lovers. ![]() Jetta’s Updated Interior is Impressive.The car industry is changing lanes – which one will you end up in? We end the show with Brian sounding off about why he thinks luxury sedans will remain around. Next up, Karl reviews the 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake, and BJ explains her drive experience in the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The Ford Motor Company has announced their plan to ax five of seven sedans from their line-up Karl Brauer, Brian Moody, and BJ Killeen give us their thoughts on what this means for the automotive industry. Shifting focus, we cover the death of cars. This show appeals to the fans of the Japanese domestic market and features rare imports such as the Nissan Skyline and the Mazda Sport. ![]() Host of JDM Legends, Eric Bizek, gives us the rundown on his new show that will be featured on the Velocity Network and Motor Trend App. ![]() THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #329Įvery gearhead has their favorite ride, be it American, Italian, or otherwise. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
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