Episodios

  • Superhighway71: Toys, Community, & Cars
    Aug 27 2025

    "S71" is media collaboration between two lifelong friends who love cars, action films, and have nostalgia for the awesome toys of the 70s, namely HOT WHEELS! This interview with the company's founders explores why these two build the worlds coolest toy car race tracks, and how they plan to grow.

    Learn more at www.superhighway71.com

    Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust.

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    38 m
  • The Auto Companies Take on World War II
    Aug 20 2025

    During World War II, the American automobile industry joined the war effort. Companies like General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler went from producing civilian cars to making tanks, trucks, jeeps, aircraft, and other essential war supplies. This transformation involved significant retooling of factories, with many plants dedicating themselves entirely to war production. This the story of how automakers big and small helped win WWII.

    Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org

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    13 m
  • Anti-Lock Brakes And Saving Lives
    Aug 13 2025

    We’re digging into the remarkable story of anti-lock braking systems (ABS) from their unlikely beginnings in aircraft and early prototypes, to the decades of engineering breakthroughs that brought them into every modern vehicle. It’s the tale of an invention that’s not just clever, but life-saving, credited with preventing thousands of accidents and saving countless lives worldwide.

    Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org

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    9 m
  • The Detroit Automobile Company
    Aug 5 2025

    Henry Ford's first car company wasn't Ford but the Detroit Automobile Company. It was established in 1899 by Henry Ford and a group of notable investors, however, the company failed quickly. Although the Detroit Automobile Company barely lasted a year, the experience provided Henry Ford with valuable knowledge and education that would go on to change not only the automotive industry but manufacturing worldwide.

    Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org

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    8 m
  • Walter Chrysler and 100 Years of the Chrysler Corporation
    Jun 4 2025

    A century ago, a driven railroad mechanic named Walter P. Chrysler launched a car company that would challenge Detroit’s biggest names and change the American automobile forever. In this special centennial episode, we dive into the bold vision, engineering brilliance, and underdog grit that built the Chrysler Corporation. This is the story of one of America’s most resilient automakers. Join us as we celebrate 100 years of Chrysler, and the man whose name still rides on the hood.

    Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org

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    9 m
  • Driven to Preserve: Interview with Travis Lavine of Lavine Restorations
    May 21 2025

    Working with the RPM Foundation's Apprenticeship Program, Travis Lavine of Lavine Restorations discusses his goals to preserve knowledge, teach, and provide a foundation to future generations with a passion for automobiles.

    https://www.lavinerestorations.com/

    https://rpm.foundation

    Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. https://americasautomotivetrust.org

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    23 m
  • The Cars That Emerged During the 1970s Energy Crisis
    May 14 2025

    The automotive industry was forced to shift during the energy crisis of the 1970s. Some companies and designs were successful, while others were not. What emerged from the era, how did it shape the public's taste, and how did it change car designs for the future?

    Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust www.americasautomotivetrust.org

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    16 m
  • Interview with Evel Knievel's Artist: George Sedlak
    Apr 30 2025

    George Sedlak is a legendary artist whose work with airbrushing and pinstriping on vehicles is widely known. A chance meeting with daredevil Evel Knievel would bring a lifetime friendship and collaboration, and George became Evel's artist creating his helmets and gas tank designs. His paintings are in museums, corporate collections, and owned and enjoyed by countless celebrities and fine art lovers around the globe. This year George is working with The Great Race, providing daily sketches and creating a painting to be auctioned off at the end of the race.

    George's Studio: https://george4107.wixsite.com/jeffs-fresh

    Instagram: @georgesedlakartist

    Great Race and XCup: rpm.foundation

    Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. Learn more at americasautomotivetrust.org

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    31 m