Big Jim's Garage Podcast With Jim O'brien

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  • Is the Bronco legit?

    14/07/2021 Duration: 14min

    Spent a day with the Ford Bronco (2 door and 4 door) – on the road, off road and talking with the folks behind the design. What’s the verdict? Is it worth the wait?    The post Is the Bronco legit? appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

  • For love of a Bronco – plus Hyundai, Toyota and Mazda reviews

    01/07/2021 Duration: 13min

    Is there anything more Detroit than the relationship between a father, son and their car? We talked with a man who made a promise to his father to keep the tradition going. Plus I’ll review the Hyundai Venue Denim, Toyota GR Supra and the Mazda CX-30 Turbo.  The post For love of a Bronco – plus Hyundai, Toyota and Mazda reviews appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

  • Detroit GP winners check in

    14/06/2021 Duration: 17min

    Marcus Ericsson and Pato O’ward check in after their wins at the Detroit Grand Prix “Dual In Detroit”. Amazing weekend of racing.  The post Detroit GP winners check in appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

  • Lexus Jack Hawksworth – Detroit GP

    08/06/2021 Duration: 12min

    He’s driving the #14 Lexus for Vasser-Sullivan Racing in IMSA…Jack Hawksworth checks in to preview the Detroit Grand Prix (they race Saturday at 5pm). Interesting discussion about braking zones – the tricky Belle Isle track and more.  The post Lexus Jack Hawksworth – Detroit GP appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

  • McLaren Racing Zak Brown

    26/05/2021 Duration: 26min

    He’s the CEO of McLaren Racing – and of the biggest car enthusiasts I know. Zak Brown checks in to talk F1 (Monaco) plus IndyCar and much more…and of course we discuss Senna.  The post McLaren Racing Zak Brown appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

  • Pato O’Ward – Genesis/Supra/Denim

    13/05/2021 Duration: 19min

    He’s one of the hottest drivers in the IndyCar series – Pato O’Ward just got his first victory at the age of 22…and he gets an F1 test! We talk Detroit Grand Prix and much more. PLUS honest reviews of the Genesis GV80, Toyota Supra 3.0 and the Hyundai Venue Denim edition. The post Pato O’Ward – Genesis/Supra/Denim appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

  • Drive For Design and Ford Frenzy

    23/03/2021 Duration: 34min

    This week we feature a couple of VERY cool things going on in the Automotive World. First it’s Mark Trostle, Head of RAM and Mopar Exterior talking about the “Drive For Design” contest at Stellantis. Then we get into “Ford Frenzy” with Ted Ryan, Historian for Ford Motor Company..plus my honest review of the new […] The post Drive For Design and Ford Frenzy appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

  • NASCAR so far with Larry Mac – plus we drive a SEDAN!

    23/02/2021 Duration: 26min

    So how you feeling about the NASCAR season so far? I’m LOVING it. Always great to catch up with Larry McReynolds from FOX…are the young guns taking over? What’s up with Harvick? What is Denny Hamlin’s legacy if he DOESN’T win a title? Plus my reviews of the Lexus 350 F Sport and the new […] The post NASCAR so far with Larry Mac – plus we drive a SEDAN! appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

  • What’s NEW with the Raptor – PLUS the Hellcat and the Highlander

    05/02/2021 Duration: 17min

    Back with a new season of Big Jim’s Garage – joined by Brian Bell from Ford to talk about the new Raptor. Then my first two auto reviews of the season – the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat or the Toyota Highlander XSE AWD…both a big surprise for totally different reasons.  The post What’s NEW with the Raptor – PLUS the Hellcat and the Highlander appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

  • What’s next from Ford? and the future of the F-150

    16/11/2020 Duration: 15min

    Matt Garchow is the New Vehicle Sales Manager at Bill Brown Ford in Livonia, Michigan – the NUMBER ONE F-150 dealer in the country. Interesting discussion about what’s coming from Ford – including the new hybrid F150, Mustang Mach E and of course we talk Bronco. Great insight from one of the best in the […] The post What’s next from Ford? and the future of the F-150 appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

  • Indy Car and Big Boats – plus we review RAV-4 and CX-30

    28/10/2020 Duration: 18min

    NBC Sports Leigh Diffey checks in to review the season that was in Indy Car – what to expect next year (Jimmie Johnson!) and he gives us two drivers to watch for….plus we talk boats! Then I’ll give my review of the RAV-4 and Mazda CX-30 from the perspective of a big guy  The post Indy Car and Big Boats – plus we review RAV-4 and CX-30 appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

  • Will The Wagoneer have wood?

    16/09/2020 Duration: 01min

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  • Ralph Gilles – Grand Wagoneer

    16/09/2020 Duration: 22min

    It’s one of the most iconic vehicles of the last 40 years – and it’s BACK! We talk with FCA’s Global Head of Design Ralph Gilles about the Grand Wagoneer – the design process – wood paneling and the influence of the “weinermobile”. One of my favorite people in the auto industry.  The post Ralph Gilles – Grand Wagoneer appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

  • They broke the Cannonball Run record

    27/08/2020 Duration: 18min

    Doug Tabbutt and his friends absolutely shattered the Cannonball Run record – UNDER 26 hours from New York to L.A…. The post They broke the Cannonball Run record appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

  • Indy500 Preview with Leigh Diffey and Bud Denker

    18/08/2020 Duration: 33min

    If you’re a racing fan it doesn’t get much better than this – the Indy500. Big changes in IndyCar with Roger Penske buying the series (and IMS). We start off with Bud Denker, the President of Penske Corporation – then we’re joined by Leigh Diffey from NBC (he’s doing the play by play for Sunday’s […] The post Indy500 Preview with Leigh Diffey and Bud Denker appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

  • Bob Seger’s Love of Cars

    14/08/2020

    Yes. THE Bob Seger takes a half-hour and talks about his love of cars, cruising and getting out on the racetrack (?). Wonderful stories from a class act…hopefully you can’t tell I was nervous. – Jim O’Brien (@JimInTheD)   The post Bob Seger’s Love of Cars appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

  • Regain vision – get a Corvette

    07/08/2020 Duration: 05min

    Mike Schickerowski from Alberta Canada grew up legally blind – but always loved cars…at one point he had given up on ever having normal vision…but a radical new surgery changed all that and what did he get himself? A beautiful C7 Corvette! Great story and even better person. Big Jim played back Mike’s story on […] The post Regain vision – get a Corvette appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

  • Bronco vs Jeep – Ford and their social media stance

    22/07/2020 Duration: 28min

    Marcus Collins is an award-winning advertiser and lecturer at the Ross School of Business (U of M) – his perspective on the Bronco/Jeep battle might surprise you. We also dive into Ford not spending money on social media for the Bronco launch. Wonderful guest who’ll really make you think.   The post Bronco vs Jeep – Ford and their social media stance appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

  • Mario Andretti and the high speed slide

    20/07/2020 Duration: 41s

    There was a time at Indy where there were NO speed limits entering pit lane. Gordon Johncock made a famous pit stop at the end of the 1982 Indy 500 that was flat out when he entered pit lane…did Mario ever do this?  The post Mario Andretti and the high speed slide appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

  • Mario Andretti

    09/07/2020 Duration: 36min

    He’s one of the greatest drivers of all time – and definitely at the top of our list of guests. Mario Andretti checks in to review the return of Formula One, IndyCar and NASCAR.  The post Mario Andretti appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

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