Episodes

As automotive enthusiasts sometimes we seem all over the board when it comes to cars. Even the most focused collectors sometimes stray. We take a lighthearted look at this and try to decide if car people are more distracted w...

We are talking about what drives our interest in automobiles. Then we make an announcement that will make many people happy. www.nodrivingloves.com producer@nodrivinggloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #el...

We discuss the closing of the Mullin Museum and its cars going to auction. This creates further discussion of the WHY and HOW behind these "personal" collection museums. Plus more talk about the restart of No Driving Gloves L...

The prototype for the 1957/58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, the Cadillac Park Avenue debuted “On this Day” January 19, 1953. And for just $13,074 (about the base price of a 2024 Escalade V), you could have had one of the most e...

Bentley Motors, known for luxury and craftsmanship, started in London, England. Founded “On This Day” January 18, 1919, by W.O. Bentley, the brand aimed for excellence in sports cars with power and style. Bentley became famou...

In the post-World War II era, Volkswagen (VW) faced a pivotal moment as it sought to penetrate the American automotive market. Headed by Henirich Nordhoff, the Volkswagen factory made strategic decisions, and with the interve...

We dive deep into the "Hertz Selling EVs and Replacing with Gas Cars" Is it what it seems? What is behind the curtain? Is the mainstream press using this to turn the tide on being pro-EV? Is this good for the Automotive Hobbi...

I am compelled to draw your attention to a peculiar realm—a realm that unravels the mysteries of the automobile's past. The "No Driving Gloves" podcast, a conduit between the living and the vehicular spirits of history, becko...

In the early 2000s, Toyota made a groundbreaking entry into NASCAR Cup racing, marking a significant shift in the landscape of the sport. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #h...

On This day I'd like to do a "podcast" of great importance you see- My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends So, oh, Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz? www.no...

In the crisp morning, On This Day, January 10, 1901, a group of determined drillers embarked on a quest for water, hoping to quench the thirst of the arid Texan land. As the 100-foot drilling derrick www.nodrivingloves.com #c...

We jump into controversy, again. One of the No Driving Gloves hosts doesn't think cars should be built with manual transmissions. Our other host feels different.

It was a day that changed racing. Maybe for the good, possibly for the bad, but either way it happened on this day. www.nodrivinggloves.com Image and Sound Effects from Pixabay

It Happened Today January 5th Gold fell from the skies, as two significant milestones that still reverberate to this day – Both events, though seemingly unrelated, share a common thread: a commitment to progress, innovation, ...

Welcome back to another episode of It Happened Today, your go-to destination for all things automotive history! Today, we're taking a trip down memory lane to January 4th, 1990, when the automotive world was buzzing with exci...

Have you ever wondered where in the world the term “automobile” came from and when did it become popular in America??? While, you guessed it, It Happened Today… and a few other days, but we’re covering it today. Here is the s...

No, we are not leaving, but some of your favorite cars might. We talk about a few, but the list always changes. www.nodrivinggloves.com

An amazing 20% pay raise and a new boss both began On This Day January 1, 1919. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayi...

Exiting 2023, we reflect on a Goodyear, Charles Goodyear, and his discovery of vulcanized rubber. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #au...

A little talk about NASCAR and Hudson Hornets. Image by Trent Garverick from Pixabay

The first successful steam-powered passenger railroad trip in the United States took place on December 27, 1830. Known as the Best Friend of Charleston, the train ran round trips between Charleston and Hamburgh, South Carolin...

The Ford Motor Company had trouble in the early 1980s. Its trucks were selling well, but its line of cars was unpopular and had a terrible reputation. The company lost $3.3 billion from 1980 through 1982. As the losses piled ...

Today No Driving Gloves celebrates Christmas and the birthday of Zora Arkus-Duntov savior of the Corvette and a mention of a small factoid you may never have known. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #c...

heartfelt thank you for enjoying and sharing No Driving Gloves. I though we should be a little joyful on this day. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #auto...