Smart Roads

What if the next revolution in transportation isn’t inside your car but beneath it? This episode of Fuel for the Future looks at how roads are being reinvented.    "Fuel for the Future" is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org

David Senater is leading the charge to build a world-class automotive museum in New York City. His passion for cars, history, and creating lasting experiences is an inspiration, and not just for gear heads.  Visit https://www.newyorkautomuseum.com/ for more information "Fuel for the Future" is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust  www.americasautomotivetrust.org

Sean Mathis is a lifelong car enthusiasts and founder of the Miles Through Time Automotive Museum in Georgia. What started as a one car collection has grown into a great organization that helps preserve automotive heritage and history.    "Fuel for the Future" is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org    

Ryan ZumMallen is the founder of Carrara Media, an independent publishing company dedicated to car culture. Ryan began his career as a writer (Slow Car Fast, Cult of GT-R ) and is developing a company that believes in the importance and value of the automotive community.  Carrara Media: https://www.carrarabooks.com/ "Fuel for the Future" is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust. 

An interesting look at the reciprocal influence between the two markets, with Europe, especially Italian design, shaping early American supercars and a recent trend of American power and styling influencing European exotics.   "Fuel for the Future" is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org

Today, we’re honored to be joined by a legend in American motorsports, Steve Saleen. Over the years his company developed some of the most iconic American specialty vehicles including the Saleen Mustang, and he's worked with LeMay: America's Car Museum to bring a truly unique exhibition to life, "Birth of the American Supercar".    For more on Saleen visit https://saleen.com/models/vehicles/ Visit America's Car Museum at https://www.americascarmuseum.org/   Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org  

The Baja 1000 began as the Tijuana-La Paz Run in 1962, completed by Dave Ekins, and Bill Robertson Jr. on Honda motorcycles, and is now one of the world's most famous, grueling off-road races. The anniversary of the first official Baja 1000, then called the Mexican 1000, is coming up on October 31st. On that day in 1967, over 60 teams competed in the now legendary race.    Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org

The first Oldsmobile Toronado was released on October 14th, 1965. It was historically significant as the first mass-produced front-wheel-drive American car since the Cord in 1937. The original Toronado was a luxury coupe, with unique engineering and bold styling.    Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org

We might only consider recent advancements in self driving technology when thinking about autonomous vehicles, but the history is a fascinating one, stretching back centuries from 16th-century conceptual drawings to today's advanced systems. Early milestones include radio-controlled cars in the 1920s and automated road guidance in the 1950s.    Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org

"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.