Collector Car Battle, Valvoline Interview, Ducati Power & Recalls Surge

Episode 29 of The Drive with Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer delivers a fast-moving, insight-packed look at the latest stories shaping the automotive world, from policy battles to performance machines and industry shakeups.

Lauren and Karl kick things off with a heated discussion about Minnesota’s push to restrict collector cars, raising serious concerns for enthusiasts and classic car owners across the country. Then, they sit down with Valvoline for an in-depth conversation about engine oil technology, including the new “Restore and Protect” formula and how oil quality directly impacts engine life, performance, and long-term ownership costs.

Next, the conversation shifts to the return of “Leno’s Law,” a potential game-changer for classic car owners that could exempt 1980s vehicles from emissions testing under a rolling 35-year rule.

In Segment 4, Lauren and Karl welcome Jason Chinnock, CEO of Ducati North America, for an exclusive interview. From Ducati’s 100th anniversary celebration to Chinnock’s hands-on restoration of a 1971 Ducati 450 R/T Desmo, this segment dives deep into performance, heritage, and the future of off-road racing.

And to wrap it up, Valvoline’s Dr. Warholic joins us to explain how the right motor oil can literally extend the life of your engine. We discuss RESTORE & PROTECT PREMIUM FULL SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL and why using the correct motor oil is the best way to get the most life out of your vehicle’s engine.

The show also highlights two major industry stories: a new iSeeCars recall study revealing massive recall disparities across automakers, and troubling signs from China’s auto market, where dealership losses and price wars are raising red flags globally.

If you care about cars, policy, performance, and where the industry is headed next, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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