This week’s AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast episode features Derek Shiekhi, Diego Rosenberg, and Luke Lamendola discussing strange things they’ve seen happen in cars. They also cover the news that Porsche is ending production of the internal-combustion versions of the 718 Cayman and Boxster in 2025. At the end of the show, the guys share the det…

This week’s AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast episode features Diego Rosenberg and Luke Lamendola discussing the modifications they’d make to the 2024 Ford Mustang GT and 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958. They also cover Toyota’s announcement that it’s dropping the four-cylinder version of the GR Supra for 2025. To end the episode, Diego and Luke go …

This week’s AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast episode features Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg discussing low-volume vehicles that may just turn into collectible cars one day, including the early-1990s Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser station wagon, the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS, and the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. They also get into the news about th…

This week’s AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast episode features Derek Shiekhi and Luke Lamendola presenting their ideas for automotive-themed restaurants and the pun-heavy menu items they would offer. They also discuss the 2024 Nissan Z Heritage Edition model that commemorates 55 years of the Z sports car. After that, they share a couple of funny, …

This week’s AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid features Derek Shiekhi, Diego Rosenberg, and Luke Lamendola chatting about several automotive designers and their cars that get their hearts beating. Does it help to be Italian? Cue up the podcast to find your answer! Also discussed was news on the Piëch GT, version 2.0 from Anton “Toni” Piëch and his current …

Luke Lamendola returns to AutoHunter Drive the Bid Podcast as Diego Rosenberg throws a number of historical automotive images at him to see if humiliation (and hilarity) ensues. Also discussed is Porsche’s 2025 911 GTS, which marks the hybridization of the model. It may sound counter-intuitive, but it’s actually a fascinating development on high-pe…

AutoHunter Drive the Bid Podcast for this week has Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg discussing hidden headlights. Once a great styling element, hidden headlights began to go the way of the dodo 20 years ago. Derek had the great insight that it may be due to pedestrian safety, but not all hidden lids pop up! Also under discussion was Cadillac’s Cel…

This week’s AutoHunter Drive the Bid Podcast features Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg discussing factory and aftermarket wheels. Though subjective, wheels can make or break the looks of a vehicle. What are your thoughts of their choices? Also under discussion was a teaser on the Nilu27 hypercar, which comes from the pen of Sasha Selipanov, the sa…

The AutoHunter Drive the Bid Podcast for this week features Derek Shiekhi and Luke Lamendola discussing their favorite timepieces throughout automotive history. Adding to the chatter was news on the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST First Edition, a 754-horse EV pickup with an impressive 440-mile range. Derek and Luke also created more car memes to amuse …

Yes, it is so sucky! Did you know your favorite car sucks? Luke Lamendola joins Diego Rosenberg on AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast to tell you one simple truth: your favorite car sucks. Also discussed is Porsche’s new Macan EVs, the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo. Did you know the Turbo is not turbocharged? That sucks too! And, of course, the usual Aut…

This episode of AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast features Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg each created a color, named it, and applied it to a particular car. Also discussed was news on the TWR Supercat, a modern, supercharged V12 take on the classic Jaguar XJS similar to Singer’s Porsche concoctions, plus one of Derek’s memes – this time, he ta…

AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast for this week features guest Jordan Muscarella, Marketing Manager for The Collector Car Network, joining Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg. The trio discuss cars that have the potential to influence future enthusiasts. Also discussed are the just-introduced 2025 Toyota 4Runner, as well as musings on the Lexus TX t…

This week on AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast has Luke Lamendola and Diego Rosenberg discuss the cars that can inject some fun in the marketplace – they may have finished production, but they or something similar is needed for these times. Also discussed was the recently announced Kia K4 hatchback, more automotive memes, and a dialogue whether th…

AutoHunter's Drive the Bid episode this week has Luke Lamendola returning, but now with both Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg present. Were there fireworks? You be the judge – check out the segment where they created car memes. Also on the agenda was a discussion on the squandered opportunity of the Nissan Sentra SE-R, and whether the 2025 Mercede…

This week’s AutoHunter Drive the Bid features Derek Shiekhi and Luke Lamendola, Collector Car Network’s Social Media/On-Camera Host, discussing the vehicles that shaped their automotive preferences. Maybe they’re nothing romantic, but everyone’s gotta start with something, right? Also discussed was news on the V8-powered Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 F…

This week on AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast, Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg discuss the defining cars of each decade. What is the quintessential vehicle that represents a particular zeitgeist that moved the automobile forward? In the case of this podcast, the duo discussed decades from the 1950s to the present. In news, the topics were a Por…

AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast this week features Luke Lamendola, the Collector Car Network’s Social Media/On-Camera Host, joining Diego Rosenberg to flash cars at each other and see if generational differences determine how one appreciates a particular automobile. And Derek Shiekhi? He sat this one out while he convalesces from something going…

This week on AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast, guest Tyson Hugie joins Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg to discuss Acuras, Ford pickups, Chevrolet Celebrities, and more. Tyson’s a big booster for Acura, as well as an expert on the cars that are often in attendance at Barrett-Jackson’s Future Collectible Car Show. And, of course, our usual AutoHu…

Ever have a friend who tells you an automotive tale that just doesn’t jibe with reality? Or do you keep on stumbling upon bad click-bait online articles from Eastern European car websites with bad information? Maybe there’s that casual meme on Facebook that is patently false, yet brand patriots don’t care about the truth? Then this episode of AutoH…

If you’re a grump, you probably are not too keen on the game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. But what if the game was twisted so it would have something to do with automobiles? That was the premise Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg ran with for this week’s AutoHunter Drive the Bid Podcast. Our two Quick Takes feature the 1990 Jeep Freedom concept car, …

The dust has settled after the 2024 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, so Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg discuss their observations during this AutoHunter Drive the Bid Podcast. Other topics include quick takes on the 2+2 Ferrari built in the 1970-80s, confusing aspects of Pontiac’s 400 HO, plus news on the announcement of the Nissan Frontier F…

Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg are surrounded by about 2,000 automobiles at Westworld, the location of the 2024 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction. Does a better place exist for the AutoHunter Drive the Bid Podcast? The answer is "no!" Cars discussed are a Bugatti Chiron, Lexus LFA, and 1971 Plymouth Hemi'Cuda, among others. Check out these a…

What is it like attending the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction? For this week’s AutoHunter Drive the Bid Podcast, Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg discuss things they’ve learned from being in the thick of it. Other topics include a story on driving in Colombia, an announcement on the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, and how many vehicles Lamborghini b…

When looking at new or late-model vehicles, is there a feature or two that you feel are non-negotiable? Something that you must have or will move on to another vehicle? Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg discuss several features that are personal to them. Other topics include an overview on the Renault Logan that was driven overseas, Mercedes news f…

It’s the reason for the season as Festivus dawns for the rest of us at Drive the Bid Podcast! Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg air their automotive grievances, which run the gamut from how people drive in parking lots to ridiculous press releases from automakers, plus more! As usual, Derek and Diego discuss hand-selected news items. And wait till …

Automotive enthusiasts often fall into trivial facts, so Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg thought of several (hopefully) interesting bits to throw at each other. Another topic includes two Quick Takes, one on the Bugatti EB 110 and the other on 1969 Mopars in bright green hues. And, of course, the usual news stories and AutoHunter picks! AutoHunte…

Is there an automotive luminary that you’d like to see in a biopic? Derek Shieki and Diego Rosenberg thought of several men (sorry, ladies, it just ended up that way!) from the car world and paired them with an actor who would be fitting to play the role. Other topics include two Quick Takes: one on the Lamborghini LM002, and the other on Detroit’s…

Like wine and cheese, this week’s AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid podcast features Derek Shiekh and Diego Rosenberg pairing cars with songs. They picked several autos and matched them to songs they imagined connected to their respective automotive aura. Other topics include two Quick Takes on the Jaguar XJ220 and the convoluted history of Pontiac Ram Ai…

This week’s AutoHunter Drive the Bid podcast features Derek Shiekh and Diego Rosenberg celebrating Thanksgiving. What better way to pay tribute to the Pilgrims and natives breaking bread than to discuss automotive turkeys? Other topics include two Quick Takes on the meaning of Oldsmobile’s 4-4-2 and an overview of the Maserati Bora, plus the usual …

The Drive the Bid podcast from AutoHunter.com for this week features Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg discussing American cars built in Argentina, where Diego’s parents are originally from. Most notably, three American compacts from GM, Ford, and Chrysler enjoyed long lives there. Other topics include Derek’s automotive puzzle, and news on the Joh…

This week’s Drive the Bid podcast from AutoHunter.com features Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg noting the upcoming Veteran’s Day by discussing several novel automotive items that area connected to the men and woman who have served. Other topics include an automotive puzzle, a short take on the Ford GT90 concept car, and news on truck updates from…

For this week, Drive the Bid podcast from AutoHunter.com features Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg discussing automotive items inspired by the upcoming Halloween holiday. Is it something grotesque? Evil? Orange-hued? It’s a bit of everything, as you can see above. Other topics include news on yet another non-car-related Bentley-branded item, a Nis…

This episode of the Drive the Bid podcast from AutoHunter.com features Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg discussing personal firsts. No, we didn’t discuss the car in which we had our first accident, but there’s a first for everything, like first off-roading car and cool car in the high school parking lot that first caught our eye. Other topics incl…

This episode of the Drive the Bid podcast from AutoHunter.com features Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg discussing polarizing vehicles. Are they unapologetically ugly? Is it that they haven’t aged well? They discuss a few, including singling out one polarizing styling feature of the past that, more often than not, is not attractive . . . or is it?…

In this episode of Drive the Bid podcast from AutoHunter.com, Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg present vehicles whose popularity is beyond their comprehension. Of course, different strokes for different folks, but there is an honest attempt or two to understand. Successful? You be the judge. Other topics include news on Steve Magnante, color trend…

In this episode of Drive the Bid podcast from AutoHunter.com, Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg present a “Today I Learned” moment where each of us gets to bring up a topic that may be unfamiliar to the other. In Derek’s case, he discussed the maintenance costs for a Bugatti Veyron. For Diego, he brought up what he feels is the first muscle car and…

In this episode of Drive the Bid podcast from AutoHunter.com, Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg displayed and discussed photographs of vehicles submitted by our readers which, with tongue placed firmly in cheek, devolved into a photography critique to show how folks can improve their photography skills. In addition, the duo discussed new car news o…

In this episode of Drive the Bid podcast from AutoHunter.com, Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg bid au revoir to Jeff Sutton. That’s not quite “model year changes” but, we like the automotive reference. Our hosting duo discusses current news, including Honda’s museum in California and sends well-wishes to Steve Magnante, a host for Barrett-Jackson …

In this episode of Drive the Bid podcast from AutoHunter.com, Jeff Sutton, Derek Shiekhi, and Diego Rosenberg discuss the vehicles they respectively feel have been influential in the industry. Some cars just have that certain something that sets the tone for the future. Maybe it’s styling, or the headlight design, or which wheels drive the vehicle.…

In this episode of Drive the Bid podcast from AutoHunter.com, Jeff Sutton, Derek Shiekhi, and Diego Rosenberg discuss their favorite vehicles from Monterey Car Week. Jeff was the only one who was on site to see the vehicles in the flesh, so he has personal insight about his visit to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.…

In this episode of Drive the Bid podcast from AutoHunter.com, Derek Shiekhi, “Jalopy Jeff” Sutton and Diego Rosenberg discuss our taillights. While we generally view cars from the front, drivers often view cars from the rear. Which taillights have great style or creativity? We discuss a few that move us. Additional topics include news from Jeep, Ca…

While automotive styling can find its origins in the 1920s, the idea of instrument panel ergonomics is a more recent phenomenon. Yet sometimes it’s not about ergonomics as much as just some big idea designers came up with.Autor: AutoHunter

In this episode of Drive the Bid podcast from AutoHunter.com, Derek Shiekhi, “Jalopy Jeff” Sutton and Diego Rosenburg discuss our favorite family haulers. Though somewhat replaced by the minivan, and then the SUV, the station wagon enjoys wistful nostalgia from Americans from sea to shining sea. Once eschewed as anathema for anything cool on four w…

On this episode of our Drive the Bid Podcast from AutoHunter.com, Derek Shiekhi, Jared Costello and “Jalopy” Jeff Sutton each pick their forbidden fruit: three vehicles we need imported to the United States. In the 1980s, all sorts of cars were privately imported, which would have otherwise not been sold in the United States. However, as car manufa…

Jeff Sutton, Derek Shiekhi, and guest host Jared Costello discuss whether or not now is the right time to make the shift from internal-combustion vehicles to EVs. Chime in in the comments section below and let us know your answers to this important question. As usual, we discuss current automotive news, including the upcoming Aston Martin Valour th…

Hosted by Jeff Sutton, Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg, this episode’s main topic is buying and selling a vehicle online, which can be daunting for many reasons. However, peace of mind is baked into the business models of both AutoHunter and ClassicCars.com via customer service representatives who work with sellers and buyers to ensure the proces…

Hosted by Jeff Sutton, Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg, this episode’s main topic is our First/Worst/Thirst car, with the latter being the ones we currently lust after. Not everyone can have a cool first car, but that doesn’t stop us for appreciating what we’ve had — even the worst ones.Autor: AutoHunter

Hosted by Jeff Sutton, Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg, this episode’s main topic is a special one for Father’s Day as we describe the influence of our dads and how it got us here as automotive enthusiasts. Each of us have a different experience, but collectively we all want to say, “Thanks, Dad!”Autor: AutoHunter

Hosted by Jeff Sutton, Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg, this episode’s main topic is automotive guilty pleasures. As enthusiasts, we have cars that we individually may like but happen to be looked down upon by many, so each of us have selected three to wax poetic.Autor: AutoHunter

Hosted by Jeff Sutton, Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg, this episode’s main topic is underrated cars (a response to last week’s discussion on overrated cars). Certainly there are vehicles that should garner more appreciation, right? We have the nerve to assume you’ll agree with our underrated picks, but if we’ve offended your sensibilities, pleas…