Episodes

Daimler-Chrysler: Merger Lessons On November 12, 1998, shareholders of automotive world voting in favor surprising union: Germany's Daimler-Benz AG and America's Chrysler Corporation merged, promising to reshape the car marke...

General Lee's Iconic First Jump On November 11th, 1978, during the filming of One-Armed Bandits, a stuntman launched the iconic General Lee off a makeshift dirt ramp and over a police car on the Georgia set of The Dukes of …

Birth of the First Motorcycle- Episode 281 In 1885, the Reitwagen, or "riding car," emerged as the first motorcycle, a creation of Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach. Despite earlier steam-powered two-wheelers like the Mich...

Episode 280s McNamara's Impact on Ford In 1946, as Henry Ford II grappled with the chaos his grandfather had left behind, the company lost a staggering $85 million (about $1.4 Billion today) within eight months. Enter Robert ...

The Polish Prince's Victory Lap On November 6, 1988, the air at Phoenix International Raceway crackled with excitement as Alan Kulwicki, the Polish Prince, tasted victory in his first NASCAR Winston Cup race. Adrenaline cours...

The Hupp Motor Company, a serious carmaker with a whimsical name, emerged from the ambition of Robert Craig Hupp. Born in Grand Rapids and raised in Detroit, Hupp's journey began at Olds Motor Works and continued at Ford Mot...

The Survival of Swap Meets: We discuss the rumors surrounding the decline of automotive swap meets. While some argue that these events are dying, we uncover a different perspective. We shed light on successful management stra...

The 1940 Tacoma Narrows Bridge, a once-majestic suspension bridge, stretched across Washington State's Puget Sound like a steel spider's web. It served as a vital link between Tacoma and the Kitsap Peninsula. However, on Nove...

1918 Newberry-Ford Senatorial Showdown Visit the website www.nodrivinggloves.com The 1918 Michigan senatorial race ignited national concern for regulating political campaign funds. Wealthy Republican industrialist Truman H. N...

It Takes Work To Be Lucky Charlie Maxwell, a confidant and longtime employee of Harold Lemay, at a Lakewood Historical Society event, narrated tales of the man behind the Pierce County Refuse Company. From a single garbage tr...

First Grand Auto Show, 1900 Nov 3 On this day in 1900, the first modern automotive spectacle ignited Madison Square Garden in New York City. Though there had been other auto shows, it was the first colossal display, and the …

Minivans: Revolutionizing Family Transportation Nov 2 This month, we're trying something new for No Driving Gloves. It's part of National Podcasting Month or NAPODPOMO. The challenge is to create a daily podcast episode for 3...

Daily Automotive History Podcast This month, we're trying something new for No Driving Gloves. It's part of National Podcasting Month, or NAPODPOMO. The challenge is to create a daily podcast episode for 30 days. We'll still ...

We are focusing on driver courtesy and road etiquette. The discussion deals with the importance of being polite and respectful on the road, plus reminds everyone of basic rules taught during DMV testing. John talks car accide...

We have some fun this week. We are talking about sex baby, not you and me, but Sex and Cars. What is it? What cars are suited? Is it legal? What car might have the best car for sex all …

John sits down with the Motorator himself, Matt D'Andria. They talk SEMA, Mustangs, EVs, and even Lighting (gas and electric). Then they talk podcasts and Matt's newest endeavor Bravago Hard Seltzer. While Adam Carolla and Go...

Welcome to another exciting episode of No Driving Gloves, the Car Talk Authority! We're here to bring you the latest in automotive news, expert knowledge, and a healthy dose of controversy. Buckle up and get ready for an adve...

In this episode, we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of technology and its impact on the automotive industry. Join us as we discuss the potential dangers of rushing products to market, the role of consumer research and ...

John dives into the topic of minivan sales and the potential for a revival in the market. The discontinuation of certain minivan models, such as the Ford Transit Connect and Nissan NV200, is discussed as is the increase in s...

In this episode of No Driving Gloves, John explores the topic of car privacy and how our vehicles can track us. He refers to a report by the Mozilla Foundation that claims modern cars are a privacy nightmare, labeling them …

John and Derek touch upon the topic of cutting-edge car technology, including the widely popular Apple CarPlay. Discover how this feature has become almost standard equipment in most cars, while General Motors takes a differe...

Derek and John discuss some of the wrong reasons people participate in the car hobby. Paying $1.6 million for a burnt-out husk of a car. We question what history actually remains when restoring from a VIN tag. We admit there …

Yep, the AI episode. We talk about Chat GBT. We ask Chat GBT some of your questions. Does it answer correctly? does it know what we are talking about? Does it make stuff up? Is it smarter than the counter …

John asks the question are we jaded about cars? Are some of us in the industry overexposure? Is there a deeper meaning behind the object?