Past Gas by Donut Media
How Hyundai & Kia Built Their Empire
Join us this week as we jump into the two part history of Hyundai and Kia. Nowadays they are two of the biggest brand names out of South Korea, but for most of their existence, they were looked at as a joke. How did they overcome their shoddy reputations and rise to become some of the most trusted car brands in the world today? Help us plan the Donut Podcast Tour by filling out this quick survey at https://tinyurl.com/mvdny6jc and you'll get a code for 10% off at our online store! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31 мар. 2025 - 59 分 03 秒
How Jacky Ickx Became a Le Mans Legend
Join us this week as we take a deep dive into the life of Jacky Ickx, a racing legend who might have preferred a quiet life as a gardener had he not been so successful in motorsport. From motorcycle hill scrambles to Formula One to Dakar to breaking the all-time Le Mans win record, Jacky is a true icon in nearly every type of racing imaginable. Help us plan the Donut Podcast Tour by filling out this quick survey at https://tinyurl.com/mvdny6jc and you'll get a code for 10% off at our online store! Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here http://bit.ly/DynaproTires to learn more about Dynapro tires! Also thanks to BRUNT for sponsoring this episode! Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code GAS at https://www.Bruntworkwear.com/GAS #Bruntpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 мар. 2025 - 57 分 32 秒
How The Fox Body Saved Ford
Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/4hkM8eJ to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self. Join us as we take a look at a versatile chassis that helped save Ford from imminent death. Known for the iconic Mustang that was built upon its architecture, the Fox Body also hosted 14 other car models across three brands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 мар. 2025 - 48 分 11 秒
How Moon Equipment Kickstarted Hot Rodding
Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/4g8JNCG to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. Join us this week as we take a deep dive into the origin of Moon Equipment. How did Dean Moon create one of the most iconic brands in aftermarket tuning and style? How did it become Mooneyes? And when was it sold to a Japanese businessman? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 мар. 2025 - 46 分 19 秒
History of Volvo Pt. III: Race on Sunday, Safe on Monday - Past Gas #278
Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/4g8QLaF to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. And thank you Fishing Clash for sponsoring this episode! Get Fishing Clash on your iOS/Android device for free https://fishingclash.link/PastGas. Use our gift code GAS to get a $20 reward, and share your biggest catch in the pinned comment! Join the Fishing Clash community to stay tuned about the latest news: Instagram - /fishingclash_official Facebook - /fishingclashcommunity Join us this week as we wrap up our three part series on Volvo. This time, it's all about racing - from the European rallies of the 60's to touring car championships in turbo wagons to the electric sedans running with team Cyan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 мар. 2025 - 42 分 23 秒
History of Volvo Pt. II: Safe Sex - Past Gas #277
Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here http://bit.ly/DynaproTires to learn more about Dynapro tires! Join us as we dive into the second part of our three part history on Volvo. This time around, the company steps up their style with the help of Italian design house, Ghia before finding the boxy styling that would become iconic in the 80's and 90's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 фев. 2025 - 01 時間 02 分 33 秒
History of Volvo Pt. I: Safety, Reliability & Innovation - Past Gas #276
Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/3DUxX1y to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self. Join us this week as we take a deep dive into the history of Sweden's largest and most beloved carmaker: Volvo. How did a ball bearing company birth one of the safest cars on the road? How did they continue to innovate during WWII? And what does that symbol mean? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 фев. 2025 - 53 分 29 秒
The First Race Across America Was F****ed - Past Gas #275
Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/3WmvTWB to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. Join us as we relive the first automobile race across the US. Before there was a cross-country network of highways, getting from one place to another in one's own state was treacherous, let alone traversing the entire country. From mud pits to sinkholes to raging packs of wild hogs, it's a wonder these two cars made it from New York to Oregon in one piece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 фев. 2025 - 49 分 14 秒
The Vibrant World of the Bosozoku - Past Gas #274
Join us this week as we take a look at the origins of the Bosozoku - Japan's extravagant biker gangs. From the flared tailpipes to the sick graphics to the work wear uniforms and everything in between. How did they get their start? Why do they modify their bikes so crazy? And why are they called "Violent Running Tribe"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 фев. 2025 - 40 分 03 秒
The Retrofuturist Movement Was Cool But Also Dumb - Past Gas #273
Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here http://bit.ly/DynaproTires to learn more about Dynapro tires! Join us this week as we take a look at an iconic and controversial time period in cars - the Retrofuturist Movement of the late 90's and 2000's. The Prowler, the New Beetle, Chevy SSR and who could forget the PT Cruiser. How did this movement get started? And... why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 янв. 2025 - 49 分 49 秒