As technology becomes more and more involved in our lives, we try not to lose sight of what is really important in our lives: Our families. Then, we chat about MINI, and much more! Segment 1: Disconnect to Connect Soon enough, cars operating on their own will be more of a common occurrence. As we move into the connected car future, Alan reminds us to stay connected to our families. Segment 2: Staying In Control Is our need to stay connected to the technology we love killing our ability to enjoy our driving experience? BJ hopes we can get back to our roots as a society that loves the feeling of being in control. Segment 3: Tides of Technology We are like a kid who has just discovered candy for the first time with technology, and we cant get enough! Alan is guilty of it too, but warns that we need to watch it, lest we lose our selves to our devices. Segment 4: Over Air Updates What happens when manufacturers change their cars with after market software updates, like Tesla? We discuss what possible recourse consumers have with John Ellis. Segment 5: Connected Vehicle Course There is now a connected vehicle professional course designed to teach the community of automotive engineers how to adapt to the connected car world. Segment 6: Ellis and Associates Smart technology is coming to more and more things these days and John Ellis has been helping companies make the transition with his company Ellis and Associates. Segment 7: For the love of cars! To kick off the second hour, we welcome MINI's Head of Product and Events, Pat McKenna to the show. Alan and BJ reminisce about one of their all-time favorite ride and drives. Segment 8: MINI Takes the States From San Francisco to Boston, nearly 6,000 MINI's will be touring cross country. Pat McKenna talks about the route that will place drivers in unexpected locations. Segment 9: A MINI for everyone! The new MINI's will maintain the iconic look, but under the hood they're incorporating BMW's engines for the first time. Pat McKenna describes the many iterations of MINI. Segment 10: Alpha Romero 4C Light, nimble, and packed with power; the all new Alpha Romeo 4C is sure to perk ears and turn heads. What has Steven Cole Smith opting for a Corvette instead? Tune in for the test drive results. Segment 11: Kia Sorento Review The third generation Sorento is available now, and BJ Killeen and Alan are filling us in on a recent ride and drive experience in the midst of a powerful storm. Segment 12: Kia Sorento Review Continued Starting at $24K and ranging upwards of $46K, the 2015 Kia Sorento has a price point to fit your budget. BJ Killeen reviews interior upgrades, handling preferences, and more. Segment 13: Katzkin Leather Interiors Alan has had his Craftsman truck with a Katzkin leather interior for years, and recently decided it was time for a new interior. He tells the story of his trip to the Katzkin facility. Segment 14: Magical Leather Alan could only describe his recent visit to the Katzkin facility as magic. Katzkin CEO, Tim Clyde, says that magic happens hundreds of times every day. Segment 15: High Quality Leather With supreme quality control (down to removing tick bites!) and 80 different colors, Katzkin is sure to have the perfect leather interior for you. Segment 16: Trivia Time In the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off, what make and model of car did they take on a joy ride? Brandon from Bullhead City calls in and guesses a 1965 Ferrari California and wins a Covercraft Ultratect Car Cover. Segment 17: Furious 7 We talk about Furious 7 and its box office smashing sales, putting it in the top six grossing movies of all time. Also, BJ issues a word of caution against street racing. Segment 18: 2015 Ford F150 Chris Duke recently drove a 2015 Ford F150 and liked the light aluminum body but wasn't impressed with the turbo lag. We compare the 2.7L and the 3.5L versions of the EcoBoost engines for the F150.
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