Why LA is the Car Capital of the World

Why LA is the Car Capital of the World

From Spike's Car Radio by Spike Feresten

April 15, 2026 · 1h 3m

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Spike and Zuckerman explore the rich automotive history of Los Angeles with guest Evan Lovett.

Spike and Zuckerman sit down with Evan from LA in a Minute to dig into the surprisingly rich automotive history of Los Angeles, from the first gas-powered car tested at 2 a.m. on Broadway in 1897 to how a racing speedway literally built Beverly Hills. Plus, Spike reviews the Aston Martin Vantage S, Evan confesses to rear-ending a nun, and the crew debates why Angelenos can't stop saying "the" before freeway numbers. ______________________________________________ 🫧 Meguiar's - 125 Years of Passion Premium products to clean, restore, and protect your vehicle https://meguiarsdirect.com/collections/new 🛞 Vredestein - Car, SUV, Van, and Light Truck Tires Demand a better tire. Demand Vredestein. https://vredestein.com 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE356 https://RaceDeck.com 🪙 Acre Gold - Gold Investment Has Never Been Easier Visit https://GetAcreGold.com/SPIKE911 to start building your gold stash! 📻 Listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley Check out the new season of the Ford CEO's car podcast! https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!spikescarradio GRAB SOME SCR MERCH: https://spikescarradio.com GET MORE SCR ON PATREON…

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Host: Spike Feresten

Guest: Evan Lovett

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