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We review the new Audi RS6 Avant Performance, G99 BMW M5 Touring, Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance and Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid. One looks spectacular, one has the most impressive suspension of all time, and one is unbuyable. === This episode is sponsored by Vyper Industrial — America's #1 rated shop chair, tool carts, and creepers, proudly made here in the US. Visit vyperindustrial.com and use code CARMUDGEON for $50 off. === Welcome to the performance wagon episode! We've got Jason's blue E30 325i Touring in the garage as we discuss a pair of long-roof autobahn bruisers: the G99 BMW M5 Touring and C8 Audi RS6 Avant Performance. With the cancellation of Porsche's Panamera Sport Turismo, we turn to Porsche's top-spec suppository in its stead: the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid. And, similarly, with the E63 wagon gone, we'll review the Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance to tide us over until the new E53 wagon arrives. Starting with the brand new BMW M5 Touring: a letdown as serious as its curb weight. A twin-turbo hot-vee V-8 alongside some EV juice dolls out 717 hp, but long before you're able to stretch its legs the suspension will have you nauseous. It heaves and lunges over road imperfections, and the rear-wheel steering makes it feel like you're perpetually entering the D dimension. Even with new, chunky-sidewalled Pirelli P Zero R tires, the ride is harsh, and the suspension is blatantly unfinished. Do a hard launch and prepare for simultaneous – and yet somehow also out-of-phase – wheelspin and violent pogoing. Things aren't much better styling-wise – the front-end treatment is positively hideous, and there's comparatively little backseat and cargo room next to the Audi. Overall, a huge let down, and a far cry from the delightful G80 M3 (buck teeth aside). Sadly, it will be a long, long while before we can import the G80 M3 Touring. However, it's worth noting that early M products have had teething issues before (including the beloved E90 M3). Jason suggests waiting for the arrival of the Competition Pack, but you'll still be stuck with a gaudy interior and byzantine infotainment system. The Audi RS6 Performance on the other hand is an absolute delight and unexpectedly fabulous. Without the bulk of hybrid batteries, the Audi weighs in at 400 lbs lighter than the Bimmer. It's all-around gorgeous – inside and out – and has loads of room for both passengers and cargo. Its steering is genuinely superior to the BMW's and Jason dubs it the “best wagon in the world.” As for the Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid – it's Bose's 1990s dream realized. Jason heralds it as the most impressive suspension he's ever felt – ever. Like if a Rolls-Royce could turn. It comes equipped with the same potent powertrain found in the Bentley Continental GT Speed and Flying Spur, which is so powerful it earned the Porsche the label of quickest 4-door ICE car ever (the 4-door electric monsters still have it beat – the Lucid Air Sapphire and Tesla Model S Plaid both run in the 9s). And lastly, we have Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance – a charmer. The interior is slightly gaudy but otherwise splendid. Our particular car's cabin was a huge improvement over the Macanese bordellos of previous W223s and W222s. The convoluted and clunky drivetrain was an occasional annoyance (and has origins as far back as the first C43 and E63 wagon), but the Benz was mostly a delight to operate despite weighing more than a fully laden minivan – and 3000 lbs more than Jason's E30. The boys wonder why Mercedes has refused to implement the types of suspensions Porsche and Ferrari figured out for their sports cars years ago that allow for ultra-smooth cruising without sacrificing handling. In any case, the S63's ¼-mile time leaves Derek's jaw on the floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cindy is a painter and a nervous one at that. One night, while taking a break from painting to add oil to her BMW she mixed up her containers and accidentally poured a few glugs of maalox into her engine. Cindy's Bimmer no longer has acid reflux, but is it otherwise ruined? Find out on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.Get access to hundreds of episodes in the Car Talk archive when you sign up for Car Talk+ at plus.npr.org/cartalkLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Bentornati su Snap!Prima di arrivare al traguardo delle 300 puntate, torno in solitaria ai microfoni di Snap, evento che non capitava da inizio ebbraio: non potevo che ringraziare le splendide persone che non mi hanno lasciato da solo in tutte queste puntate, gli Imperfetti ed i BIMer!Sono successe molte cose nel mentre: Il Tiralinee è arrivato a 100 puntate, è iniziata la collaborazione col blog di Luca Manelli, Apple rimanda Siri AI ed annuncia la WWDC 2025.Dopo aver indicato un workflow AI per l'architettura e vedere quanto è implementata l'AI negli studi di architettura, vediamo le nuove case stampate in 3D di ICON e l'approccio di Dassault Systèmes con i vision Pro.Buon ascolto!—>

Today we sat with Corey from Bimmer Invasion. Corey is 1/3 of the Bimmer Invasion team. We met Corey in 2023 at Bimmer Invasion Orlando and were welcomed with open arms. Since then we have built a relationship and even attended the Bimmer Invasion event in Orlando and their new stop, Los Angeles. Corey has a health way of looking at business and a fresh eye for growth. His energy is contagious and it was a pleasure to speak with him. See you all at Bimmer Invasion LA in September 2024! Guest: @F80Corey @BimmerInvasion Host: @Frank_Downstar Supported by* @Downstar @Downstar_Skate ​ Downstarinc.com HyperURL.co/Downstar @DowntimeWithDownstar

Full house this week — and it's a spicy one! Adi joins the crew this week to have a reasonable and level-headed discussion about the 2024 BMW Z4 M40i — which as we all know, gets an optional six-speed manual this year. Except it's less a level-headed discussion, and more of a heated debate: Nick and Nathan are smitten with this car, but Adi and Imran are fully Team Boxster. That's OK, they're allowed to be wrong. Not to be overshadowed by the stickshift Bimmer, we also have the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N this week. Colour us shocked: the Ioniq 5 N goes against everything a "car person", yet it's quite possibly the most hilarious and entertaining car we've driven this year. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Tijdens deze SPECIAL gaan Jari van Vliet (technisch lid) en Thijs Engel (technisch lid) namens de podcastcommissie in gesprek met interventiecardioloog Dr. B.E.P.M. (Bimmer) Claessen. In deze aflevering vertelt hij over hoe het is om te werken in Amerika, in The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Ook vertelt hij over de grote cultuurverschillen en geef hij tips over hoe je het beste in een topziekenhuis terecht kan komen! Ben jij ook nieuwsgierig geworden naar hoe je kan werken in Amerika?

https://on.soundcloud.com/dwRR1 Back with a BRAND NEW episode.. Vol.83 of The Underground BANGERZ Mixshow!! Strictly Underground Hardcore Hip Hop (NO MAINSTREAM NO MUMBLE RAP) REAL HIP HOP IS NOT ON THE RADIO! Nothing but Boom Bap beats & lyricism.. pure uncut UNDERGROUND HIP HOP!!! Thanks for tuning in!! Follw me on Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/dj_glibstylez Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-YVgHQr9YF6o3dqygEYyg Blast Radio https://www.blastradio.com/djglibstylez IG: https://www.instagram.com/dj_glibstylez/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/donnie.knight/ FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/djglibstylez Tracklist: DJ GlibStylez x Reese Tanaka - Underground Bangerz Intro 2024 Pushing Buttons - New Avengers (ft. Journalist 103 & Revalation) Sankofa x Tali Rodriguez - Nige's Bimmer (ft. DJ Navin Johnson) Isis Aset - GOT GRITTY (Prod. by Deevyus) Rob Gonzales x DJ Proof - Proof (cuts by Tone Spliff) Pab Montega - Itz A Movie (ft. Mr. Ripley x Crotona P) [Prod. by Sinamatik] Nejma Nefertiti x Double A.B. x Dub Sonata - Mosquitos (ft. Tone Spliff) Los Chicos - Golazo [Vago Remix] (ft. Cousin Feo) Pretty Bulli - Confidence (Prod. by Kid Called Quest) Cult Encounters x BhramaBull - Do We Only Grow From Anguish (ft. Tylr C x $adflcko x Big Sharp) Bless Picasso - Paper Spiders (ft. Kool G Rap x Conway The Machine) Solomon Childs - THE GOD (ft. Hoffa) [Prod. by Tone Fultz] MEGALON - Thief In The Night (ft. RAY LONG) Kheyzine x Pen Lordz - Never Enough Mic Hoffa x K Banger - Weaponized Woman  H Dot Lectur x Stan Da Man - Getting Deeper CERTAIN.ONES x Chef Mike - Ruled By Thieves (ft. Dzl1, Feral Serge, Bobby Craves) Sauce Yin - Skull Scheme Lughz x Jason Famous Beats - Writing Letters Jalen Frazier x Foul Mouth - Braille Lateb x Mello Dee - Shooter (ft. XL The Beast) Zaza God x Thvnos Beats - Protocol Of Zion (ft. Aïda) Crotona P x Tali Rodriguez - Class of Mega Words x Dark Arts - Hobo With A Shotgun EGA7 The Ronin x Body Bag Ben - The Gray Man Chubs x Fumes - Filth Wheeler Del Torro x Craig G x Kool Keith - Vengeance Unmasked PiFF Penny x Adwerdz - Talkin Politics (ft. Wreckless x Passport Scoob x Hood Da Mayor) LordwillN - iLLegal Alien L-Biz x The Source Academy Kid - Love Me  Blaque Watch - Soul Of Prodigy Ayoo Bigz - Growing Pains (ft. Loe Badgett) Nivek BogeeziI X Nique Deville - On Us (Prod. by Hxly Smxkes Reek Osama x Noisy Neighbor - Baking Soda Jae Skeese x Superior - Union 2´s

https://on.soundcloud.com/dwRR1 Back with a BRAND NEW episode.. Vol.83 of The Underground BANGERZ Mixshow!! Strictly Underground Hardcore Hip Hop (NO MAINSTREAM NO MUMBLE RAP) REAL HIP HOP IS NOT ON THE RADIO! Nothing but Boom Bap beats & lyricism.. pure uncut UNDERGROUND HIP HOP!!! Thanks for tuning in!! Follw me on Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/dj_glibstylez Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-YVgHQr9YF6o3dqygEYyg Blast Radio https://www.blastradio.com/djglibstylez IG: https://www.instagram.com/dj_glibstylez/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/donnie.knight/ FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/djglibstylez Tracklist: DJ GlibStylez x Reese Tanaka - Underground Bangerz Intro 2024 Pushing Buttons - New Avengers (ft. Journalist 103 & Revalation) Sankofa x Tali Rodriguez - Nige's Bimmer (ft. DJ Navin Johnson) Isis Aset - GOT GRITTY (Prod. by Deevyus) Rob Gonzales x DJ Proof - Proof (cuts by Tone Spliff) Pab Montega - Itz A Movie (ft. Mr. Ripley x Crotona P) [Prod. by Sinamatik] Nejma Nefertiti x Double A.B. x Dub Sonata - Mosquitos (ft. Tone Spliff) Los Chicos - Golazo [Vago Remix] (ft. Cousin Feo) Pretty Bulli - Confidence (Prod. by Kid Called Quest) Cult Encounters x BhramaBull - Do We Only Grow From Anguish (ft. Tylr C x $adflcko x Big Sharp) Bless Picasso - Paper Spiders (ft. Kool G Rap x Conway The Machine) Solomon Childs - THE GOD (ft. Hoffa) [Prod. by Tone Fultz] MEGALON - Thief In The Night (ft. RAY LONG) Kheyzine x Pen Lordz - Never Enough Mic Hoffa x K Banger - Weaponized Woman  H Dot Lectur x Stan Da Man - Getting Deeper CERTAIN.ONES x Chef Mike - Ruled By Thieves (ft. Dzl1, Feral Serge, Bobby Craves) Sauce Yin - Skull Scheme Lughz x Jason Famous Beats - Writing Letters Jalen Frazier x Foul Mouth - Braille Lateb x Mello Dee - Shooter (ft. XL The Beast) Zaza God x Thvnos Beats - Protocol Of Zion (ft. Aïda) Crotona P x Tali Rodriguez - Class of Mega Words x Dark Arts - Hobo With A Shotgun EGA7 The Ronin x Body Bag Ben - The Gray Man Chubs x Fumes - Filth Wheeler Del Torro x Craig G x Kool Keith - Vengeance Unmasked PiFF Penny x Adwerdz - Talkin Politics (ft. Wreckless x Passport Scoob x Hood Da Mayor) LordwillN - iLLegal Alien L-Biz x The Source Academy Kid - Love Me  Blaque Watch - Soul Of Prodigy Ayoo Bigz - Growing Pains (ft. Loe Badgett) Nivek BogeeziI X Nique Deville - On Us (Prod. by Hxly Smxkes Reek Osama x Noisy Neighbor - Baking Soda Jae Skeese x Superior - Union 2´s

Back with a BRAND NEW episode.. Vol.83 of The Underground BANGERZ Mixshow!! Strictly Underground Hardcore Hip Hop (NO MAINSTREAM NO MUMBLE RAP) REAL HIP HOP IS NOT ON THE RADIO! Nothing but Boom Bap beats & lyricism.. pure uncut UNDERGROUND HIP HOP!!! Thanks for tuning in!! Follw me on Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/dj_glibstylez Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-YVgHQr9YF6o3dqygEYyg Blast Radio https://www.blastradio.com/djglibstylez IG: https://www.instagram.com/dj_glibstylez/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/donnie.knight/ FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/djglibstylez Tracklist: DJ GlibStylez x Reese Tanaka - Underground Bangerz Intro 2024 Pushing Buttons - New Avengers (ft. Journalist 103 & Revalation) Sankofa x Tali Rodriguez - Nige's Bimmer (ft. DJ Navin Johnson) Isis Aset - GOT GRITTY (Prod. by Deevyus) Rob Gonzales x DJ Proof - Proof (cuts by Tone Spliff) Pab Montega - Itz A Movie (ft. Mr. Ripley x Crotona P) [Prod. by Sinamatik] Nejma Nefertiti x Double A.B. x Dub Sonata - Mosquitos (ft. Tone Spliff) Los Chicos - Golazo [Vago Remix] (ft. Cousin Feo) Pretty Bulli - Confidence (Prod. by Kid Called Quest) Cult Encounters x BhramaBull - Do We Only Grow From Anguish (ft. Tylr C x $adflcko x Big Sharp) Bless Picasso - Paper Spiders (ft. Kool G Rap x Conway The Machine) Solomon Childs - THE GOD (ft. Hoffa) [Prod. by Tone Fultz] MEGALON - Thief In The Night (ft. RAY LONG) Kheyzine x Pen Lordz - Never Enough Mic Hoffa x K Banger - Weaponized Woman  H Dot Lectur x Stan Da Man - Getting Deeper CERTAIN.ONES x Chef Mike - Ruled By Thieves (ft. Dzl1, Feral Serge, Bobby Craves) Sauce Yin - Skull Scheme Lughz x Jason Famous Beats - Writing Letters Jalen Frazier x Foul Mouth - Braille Lateb x Mello Dee - Shooter (ft. XL The Beast) Zaza God x Thvnos Beats - Protocol Of Zion (ft. Aïda) Crotona P x Tali Rodriguez - Class of Mega Words x Dark Arts - Hobo With A Shotgun EGA7 The Ronin x Body Bag Ben - The Gray Man Chubs x Fumes - Filth Wheeler Del Torro x Craig G x Kool Keith - Vengeance Unmasked PiFF Penny x Adwerdz - Talkin Politics (ft. Wreckless x Passport Scoob x Hood Da Mayor) LordwillN - iLLegal Alien L-Biz x The Source Academy Kid - Love Me  Blaque Watch - Soul Of Prodigy Ayoo Bigz - Growing Pains (ft. Loe Badgett) Nivek BogeeziI X Nique Deville - On Us (Prod. by Hxly Smxkes Reek Osama x Noisy Neighbor - Baking Soda Jae Skeese x Superior - Union 2´s

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Welcome to the New Year with the Unnamed Automotive Podcast! As we enter 2024, the guys have plenty to talk about starting with a paid of luxury three-row crossovers. Benjamin starts things off with his test drive of the 2024 BMW X7 M60i, which is loaded with a twin-turbo V8 and three-rows of luxurious seating. Who could've guessed this thing could do 0-60 in under 4 seconds? Beyond that little tidbit, Benjamin had plenty of frustrations about the Bimmer, but does that detract from the overall experience? Then Sami chimes in about his time with the 2024 Infiniti QX60, another high-end three-row crossover. However, Sami has some concerns with the Infiniti which shares a lot with the Nissan Pathfinder, including its powertrain, platform and many of its features. Is the Infiniti badge worth $20K? What's with the one-way power folding third row? And the old-school infotainment screen? Is this really the best the Japanese automaker can do? After hearing Sami's gripes, be sure to send the guys some love on Ko-Fi, or drop them a message on Unnamed Automotive Podcast website or social accounts. Thanks for listening!

Want to learn the secrets to business success from company owners who are not only surviving but thriving in this difficult economy? Then join award-winning entrepreneur Mike Bosma and his guests as they provide you with the insight and expertise you need to start a new business or to take your company to a whole new level. In between jobs? Why work for the boss when you can be the boss? With Bosma On Business you can be in conversation with the area's top corporate executives, community leaders and movers and shakers. The show is the ultimate business networking event and entrepreneurial incubator wrapped up in one and it's brought to you live weekly over the airwaves and through the Internet. You'll tap into a wealth of wisdom from top experts in the fields of accounting, marketing, sales, information technology, business law, human resources, corporate real estate, banking and so much more. If you're doing business in Northern Nevada or have the entrepreneurial itch, then plan on joining us on News Talk 780 KOH every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. With Mike Bosma, the Pied Piper of entrepreneurial excellence leading the way, we're Getting Northern Nevada…Back to Business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toronto-born hip-hop and pop punk artist Trip Rexx chats to Headliner about new music and going viral with his bouncy trap track Me & My Bimmer.

In this episode of we dive Under the Hood into a series of automotive news stories with our special guest, Carlos Valenzuela. We kick things off with the jaw-dropping news that Bimmer Invasion Los Angeles has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest collective oil leak. Moving on, we discuss California's new driving exam, which now includes heart-pounding maneuvers at Willow Springs Raceway, sparking a debate on whether it will produce better or more reckless drivers. We also delve into the unexpected revelation from FIA drug testing that Max Verstappen might actually be a robot. Then, Helmut Marko confuses Checo for being South American. Lastly, we talk about a man who can only remember people by the cars they drive, leading us to discuss our own memorable car experiences and eccentricities. The episode includes an engaging interview segment with Carlos Valenzuela, where we chat about his current and future car plans, as well as racing aspirations. And to top it all off, we go head-to-head with a friendly game of What the Hell is That?

In recent car news, the first 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 was auctioned at Barrett-Jackson for a charitable cause, raising $700,000. Actress Nicole Kidman acted as the auctioneer, and the winning bidder generously donated the car back to Barrett-Jackson for another auction. The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is a powerful vehicle with 1,025 horsepower and 945 lb.-ft. of torque. In another incident, an electric SUV in China, part of Geely's ride-hailing service, had its battery pack fall off while driving on a busy highway, raising concerns about the safety of EVs using swappable battery technology. The 2024 Ford Mustang configurator is now live, offering customization options for the EcoBoost, GT, and Dark Horse models with various trims and powertrain choices. Koenigsegg has unveiled the production version of the Gemera, offering customers the option to choose between a V8 engine hybrid or an Inline 3 engine. Alef Automotive has received FAA certification for its flying car prototype, known as the "Model A," which can both fly and travel on public roads. The Vermont DMV has closed a loophole that allowed out-of-state individuals to register cars in Vermont, aiming to prevent fraud and reckless activity. Lastly, the Ford Fiesta, the UK's best-selling car, will end its production after nearly 50 years, with the final model being manufactured in Cologne, Germany.   And we end on Round 7 of Bimmer Challenge at Streets of Willow which resulted in a little explosive drama!

We recently had the pleasure of attending a customer appreciation event put on by Tim Chakarian of Bommer PHD in Pasadena, CA. Tim did such an amazing job with this event that we had to have him on to talk about it. Listen in to get inspired, and take plenty of notes for your own event!Talking PointsWhat made you want to host this event? This was not your first one.How to plan for an event - compare this event to your previous ones. Moving shop aroundGo visit another shop's event - take ideas awayWho to connect with to pull off a great eventPartners?Vendors?Chambers?Professionals? (Renting tables/chairs, photographer, DJ, food, etc)Marketing the eventFliersEmailsSocial postsFB EventChamberWhat to do while you are at the event hostingDelegate and let others do their thingWhen folks arrive - orient them to what is going onIntroduction - what do you say?Prizes, Entertainment, Bounce HouseAnnouncements - what are you saying?Mingling - close conversations by introducing someone to someone else & thank them for comingIntroducing othersCleanup and reorganizationFollow-up - what to do after the event?Debriefing, review notesAnything you'd change/do differently?What's your next event?How To Get In Touch with Cinch CRMWebsite - https://cinch.io/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cinchplatform/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CinchPlatform/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CinchPlatform How To Get In Touch with Shop Marketing ProsGroup - Auto Repair Marketing MastermindWebsite - shopmarketingpros.com Facebook - facebook.com/shopmarketingpros Thanks to our partner, RepairPal. Visit the Web HERE

We recently had the pleasure of attending a customer appreciation event put on by Tim Chakarian of Bommer PHD in Pasadena, CA. Tim did such an amazing job with this event that we had to have him on to talk about it. Listen in to get inspired, and take plenty of notes for your own event!Talking PointsWhat made you want to host this event? This was not your first one.How to plan for an event - compare this event to your previous ones. Moving shop aroundGo visit another shop's event - take ideas awayWho to connect with to pull off a great eventPartners?Vendors?Chambers?Professionals? (Renting tables/chairs, photographer, DJ, food, etc)Marketing the eventFliersEmailsSocial postsFB EventChamberWhat to do while you are at the event hostingDelegate and let others do their thingWhen folks arrive - orient them to what is going onIntroduction - what do you say?Prizes, Entertainment, Bounce HouseAnnouncements - what are you saying?Mingling - close conversations by introducing someone to someone else & thank them for comingIntroducing othersCleanup and reorganizationFollow-up - what to do after the event?Debriefing, review notesAnything you'd change/do differently?What's your next event?How To Get In Touch with Cinch CRMWebsite - https://cinch.io/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cinchplatform/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CinchPlatform/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CinchPlatform How To Get In Touch with Shop Marketing ProsGroup - Auto Repair Marketing MastermindWebsite - shopmarketingpros.com Facebook - facebook.com/shopmarketingpros Thanks to our partner, RepairPal. Visit the Web HERE

It's our Hallmark installment of: is this movie A-May-Zing or a May-ess, and we are doing the fan favorite All of My Heart. It stars Lacey Chabert as Jenny a young woman who inherits half of a house, the other half is owned by Brian played by Brennan Elliott, a stranger. Due to unforeseen circumstances, they are forced to live together and we can't imagine what's going to happen. In this episode: Tamara realizes that we are 'all full up on the big hair front', Corinne gets peeved at the names (or lack thereof) in the movie, and we learn the important definition of Bimmer and share it with you all (you're welcome). We love a good Lacey Chabert movie and give it 2 drills of approval but to find out our dry kiss rating you'll have to tune it to our recap of All of My Heart.

Topics: Pablo Escobar's Influence Reaches Formula 1 And Jon seeks redemption at round 6 of Bimmer Challenge this time at Streets of Willow!   On this episode of the podcast, we delve into the infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar, the FASTEST man in Medellin, and Jon's experience seeking redemption at round 6 of Bimmer Challenge at Streets of Willow. First, we explore Escobar's early days as a racer in the Copa Renault, where he quickly rose to second place in the championship standings despite being a relative newcomer to the sport. His driving tactics and connections to local police allowed him to gain an edge over his rivals, and his wealth and interest in top-flight racing led him to move on to a Porsche 911 RSR and challenge Colombia's fastest man, Ricardo Londoño, to a time trial race. Although Escobar's days in the driver's seat were numbered as his business empire grew, his association with Londoño marked a new chapter in his motorsport career. Londoño went on to become a Formula 1 driver with the support of the National Association of Coffee Growers, but his career was cut short after it was discovered that his funding came from a company owned by Escobar. Despite his driving skills, Londoño was stopped from racing just hours before his first F1 race, which ruined his career. In the end, both Escobar and Londoño met violent ends, but their influence on the world of motorsports lives on.  Shifting gears, we hear about Jon's experience at round 6 of Bimmer Challenge at Streets of Willow. Seeking redemption after a disappointing 4th place finish in Las Vegas, Jon prepared his car with a new alignment strategy and Maxxis RC-1 tires. Despite some tire pressure issues, the host was able to improve their lap times and finish in 1st place in B5 class. Tune in to hear the full story of Pablo Escobar's influence on motorsports and Jon's quest for redemption at Streets of Willow!

Under the Hood gets into Texan's Obsession with Speeding, BMW is Lying to You About Horsepower, and the RSX type-S is back! Then we will wrap up with my trophy chase with Bimmer Challenge!

Tu and Lei start out the podcast with a discussion on rumors of Ford building a battery factory that CATL would use to fab cells for Ford vehicles. This evolves into broader discussion about CATL & Huawei's ambitions.Lei then talks the broader China economy for 2023 and how exports will likely continue to be strong next year.Tu and Lei move the pod over to Li Auto's ambition and current sales of the L8/L9. Tu and Lei then discuss some of the topics they discussed for their Deutsche Bank investor call including how they would rank who would be the most successful in 2023 out of ABB (Audi, Bimmer, Benz).Tu ends this pod with a brief update on the product rollout for XPeng in 2023 with three new or refreshed products on their way.

Vintage Bimmer in Los Angeles is much more than a workshop. Bailey Roberts, Robert Hill and Aiden Arvizu tell us how they restore and sell classic BMWs from the 80s and 90s while building a cool and contemporary lifestyle centred around it. Highlights include their own merchandising, very special events and a growing community.

It took Marina Hofmann 5 years to recover from the head-on crash she and her husband were in. If her husband hadn’t leaned over from the driver’s side to cushion Marina’s blow he would have died because the engine was pushed into the driver’s seat. Marina likely would have died as well without her husband’s heroic move. But God had another plan. Dr. Marina Hoffman’s a Bible professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University and author of the award-winning book, Women in the Bible Small Group Bible Study. She joins the team to share her riveting story of survival and she shares how Mary, the mother of Jesus inspired her in her 5-year recovery that included not only physical and brain injuries, but also PTSD, depression, and anxiety. And how Mary still inspires her and speaks to us about trust, obedience, and faithfulness to God. Last, Shawna’s been trying to control and fix all her problems lately. A few days back the Lord posed a question: “Do you think you really can solve all the world’s problems?” And last, Perry shares the joy of being able to lead Bimmer’s dad to Jesus. Share this show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we dispense with the pleasantries and rip BMW a new one for it's design language... or do we?  There are clearly sides taken.  With descriptions ranging from handsome and classic to a car that only Spongebob Squarepants could love.  While we discuss the merits or demerits of BMW design, we start taking sides on the M2, M4 CSL, M5 CS, XM, iX, i7... and some other Bimmers.  

I denne uges udsendelse er vi for første gang siden april klar med endnu en nostalgisk gennemgang af en af de gode gamle MIX-blade. Vi har kastet os over nummer 9 fra september 1991, her med de to brødre Matt og Luke Goss fra bandet Bros på forsiden. Desuden dykker vi også ned i artikler med så forskellige navne som bl.a. Massive Attack, Iron Maiden, Chesney Hawkes, Paula Abdul og Pet Shop Boys. Derudover bliver det også til en snak om vingummierne Jellymen (hvis man da ellers kan huske dem), vi tager et kig på den glamourøse verden sammen med den unge model Bimmer, vi efterlyser typografen Henrik som besøgte Bamsebo Campingplads tilbage i starthalvfemserne, vi kommer med et bud på graffitilegenden Banksys rigtige identitet, og så deler Andy Tennant ud af sin store kærlighed til Hollywoods lille guldkalv, Kevin Costner. I kan finde billeder fra MIX-bladet på Noget Ved Musikkens Facebook på https://www.facebook.com/NogetVedMusikken/ og husk så også at efterleve de udødelige ord: - Intet er for sent for den, der venter til sent i livet! -   Playliste: Kenny Thomas – Thinking about your love Sanne Salomonsen – Where blue begins Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers – Learning to fly X-Sample – Dreamin' at Buristead Road (Eclipse Mix) Iron Maiden – Can I play with madness Massive Attack – Safe from harm Pet Shop Boys – Being boring

If you follow us on social media or even listened to past episodes, you know that the 2022 Ireland trip was highly anticipated. Now, it's over. We bring you this episode as a Pepe x Bash banter sesh and call in three of our buddies who were on the trip. We talk golf, travel, and what it was like playing across the pond. Our lineup of courses we played is Portstewart, Portrush, Royal County Down, Ardglass, The Island, and Portmarnock. If you haven't been, you better go.We open up the episode and phone in our first guest, Brandon Katzeff, aka BKatz. We take his perspective on the trip and hear his thoughts. We ask what his most ‘miserable' moment in Ireland was..because, let's be honest, sometimes the course will get the best of ya. We then phone in our second ‘guest,' Brian John, aka Bimmer. Bimmer carries a smile wherever he goes. Fortunately, his smile and positive attitude helped to carry him through the links. We hear Bimmer's take on Ireland, and his excitement can't be missed. Bouncing like a kangaroo, everyone's weekend golf group needs a Bimmer!We wrap up the episode with our grand finale, Mr. Ian Patrick Archer, aka IPA! Ian is known for his social media game where he shares every and any bit of content he can capture. If you followed along, he conducted caddie interviews, swing shots, and other content from the trip. Aside from IP's motion sickness, his trip across the pond was a clean one, and if you don't know IP, you need to. As always, we thank you for listening to our podcast and specifically this episode! Tune in, laugh, and share and remember, keep chasin'!Key Links:Visit hbgolf.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin' Birdies. Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.comOur Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi GolfPartners with Nemacolin Resort.This episode is presented by LinksBrewing-----Follow Chasin' Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.Chasin' Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe and is proudly recorded in West Virginia. Produced by Simpler Media.

Are You Prepared for an Electric Vehicle Lifestyle ?  As the economy slowly corrects by way of increasing inflation, and specifically the price action of unchartered territory....regarding fuel prices... is the consumer ready to make a shift to seriously considering an Electric Vehicle platform or are we years away from a practical solution making our peace to finally separate from fossil fuels. We discuss the practical, and not so practical details of EV platforms and how this transportation transition needs a careful ear and eye before making a decision.  Is EV Tech truly "green" and climate friendly ? Commodity resources abound outside of the U.S. -how can we capitalize on the EV transition and are we too late ? Sensor fusion &  technology for ADAS -EV systems to be aware of -what they are & the importance of human oversight behind the wheel.  Automotive industry talents Scott Brown of Connie & Dick's Service Center and Rocky Khamenian of Bimmer & Benz Specialists  join this special edition of WrenchNation as we discuss the challenges facing the EV industry and key tips regarding your next EV purchase .  *In Depth EV News & Information Source : electrek.co    

Profitability & Key Metrics with Patrick McHugh of Bimmer Rescue. This week Hunt sits down with Patrick to discuss his philosophy on driving profits and how he keeps his business moving in the right direction. • What metrics should you be using to guide your day to day business • Why it is important to track KPI and trends regularly versus finding out after the fact that you missed the mark. • How to set up a business that not only drives profits but sets a strong foundation in team culture, community involvement, and positivity. The Show is sponsored by Shop-Ware on the web at https://getshopware.com (getshopware.com) Hunt Demarest, CPA Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive Repair Visit us Online : http://www.paarmelis.com/ (www.paarmelis.com) Email Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.com Get a copy of my Book :https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/ ( Download Here)

Profitability & Key Metrics with Patrick McHugh of Bimmer Rescue. This week Hunt sits down with Patrick to discuss his philosophy on driving profits and how he keeps his business moving in the right direction. • What metrics should you be using to guide your day to day business • Why it is important to track KPI and trends regularly versus finding out after the fact that you missed the mark. • How to set up a business that not only drives profits but sets a strong foundation in team culture, community involvement, and positivity. The Show is sponsored by Shop-Ware on the web at https://getshopware.com (getshopware.com) Hunt Demarest, CPA Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive Repair Visit us Online : http://www.paarmelis.com/ (www.paarmelis.com) Email Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.com Get a copy of my Book :https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/ ( Download Here)

Ryan's obsession with thinking BMW drivers are jerks prompts a talk on BMW's in general and what we like/dislike about the brand. John picks his 3 favorite BMW's and offers them up for "Scrap, Race, Daily." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerolift/support

Key Talking Points ASCCA- Celebrating 80 years Joining associations- getting involved to make changes, unite shop owners and give them a voice. Elevate the industry together.   Growing membership and advocacy- every business owner needs to be a participant. Simplify and clarify the message- sign up and be a part of the group. Attend 1 meeting and understand why virtual interaction will never replace the importance of live human interaction.  Be cooperative instead of competitive with local businesses  Retention of members- Future Freemium Membership to lower the barriers for people to participate for first-time members and retired members, value proposition, what do you do for the association, create more opportunity for yourself and others.  Broaden your mind to career paths Revamp the meetings- dinner at different shops. App for the future with news, chapter meeting information/address.  Don't ask for too much right away- there are different levels of participation in association Connect with the show: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/ (Aftermarket Radio Network) http://youtube.com/carmcapriotto (Subscribe on YouTube) https://remarkableresults.biz/episodes (Visit us on the Web) https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsPodcast (Follow on Facebook) https://remarkableresults.biz/insider/ (Become an Insider) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm (Buy me a coffee) https://remarkableresults.biz/books/ (Important Books) Check out today's partner: NAPA Autotech Training helps your technicians keep their skills sharp and their NAPA Know How up to date. It's the highest quality technical training that covers almost every vehicle system and every make and model. NAPA Autotech is presented by experienced instructors who are ASE master certified technicians. Even after a class is over, techs can access course information online with ClassPass. So when questions come up later they can get the answers. AutoCare Center owners who have taken advantage of Autotech Training say that well-trained technicians are helping to increase their shop's repair capability and raise bay productivity. That results in fewer comebacks, more satisfied shop customers, and reduced technician turnover. Learn more about NAPA AutoCare and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting http://www.NAPAAutoCare.com (www.NAPAAutoCare.com.) The Panel Carolyn Coquillette of Luscious Garage, San Francisco, CA is the new ASCCA President. She's also the Founder and CEO of Shop-Ware. Look for Carolyn's other episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22Carolyn+Coquillette%22 (HERE). Rocky Khamenian is the owner/operator of Bimmer & Benz Specialists in Costa Mesa, located in south Orange County, CA. He is an active member of Chapters 48 and 50 of the Automotive Service Councils of California. He has served on the Board of Directors for those chapters. He's achieved the status of Master Technician through ASE and he has completed a wide variety of technical classes on the repair and maintenance of BMW and Mercedes Benz vehicles through WTI. He is becoming certified as a Bosch Master Technician. Look for Rocky's other Episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Rocky+Khamenian (HERE). Rory Balmer of Twin Peaks Auto Service in Twin Peaks is the outgoing ASCCA President. ASCCA Past President Mary Kemnitz says Rory is “One of the most effective committee members I have ever had the pleasure to work with. He has won the “One Member Can Campaign” twice. He has had a significant impact on the growth and energy within Chapter 14. Look for Rorry's other episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22Rorry+Balmer%22 (HERE). https://remarkableresultsradio.captivate.fm/listen ()

Niels and his wife Bimmer founded Castoro Cellars in 1983 and have been making Dam fine wine since! They also host the Whalerock music festival every year! These are beautiful wines from a beautiful family! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

i sit down and talk with Elie, Andrew, John and Bailey on this episode. BIG NEWS regarding bimmer challenge!

special guest, bailey woods joins us to discuss his recent endeavors!

Welcome to the greatest Brighton & Hove Albion podcast in the world, Seagulls Social. In todays episode, the hosts Maz, Ben & Ryan discuss the Albion's 2-0 defeat to Everton, the fans' transfer window reactions, Brighton's ins & outs and look ahead to next weekends trip to Brentford.

Today Adam Holz of Plugged In joins the team to give us his take on 2021 summer movies. PI does reviews on books, movies, music, video games, and YouTube channels.  First Adam shares how God used his winsome friend Dave to pull him toward Jesus.  Then it's Luka, the story of boyhood friends, which gives Perry a chance to talk about his best bud growing up, Bimmer.  Then it's Cruella, leading to a conversation about forgiving those who've deeply wounded us.  Then F9, a fast, fun story of good versus evil that points us to the real story of good versus evil.    Next Space Jam, starring basketball superstar Lebron James; Perry shares who the real G.O.A.T. is, and it's not Lebron or MJ!   Then Perry gives his take on The Last Dance, the story of basketball superstar Michael Jordan, along with a conversation about how our calling is to help elevate others to become more like Jesus.  Next Boss Baby (Scott Curtis' daughter Lisa is a Technical Director on this one).  Shawna gets the last laugh on this one.  And finally, it's Black Widow, it's her back story this summer; it's a reminder that everyone has a story and it's a call to see life through another's eyes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show #1102. If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Thursday 3rd June. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they’ve built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It’s a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. Today we have two new all electric BMW's to tell you about. BMW’s iX - 300 miles for $83,200"The German automaker has just announced that when it goes on sale early next year, the new EV’s suggested price tag will exceed $80,000. That puts the iX squarely in Tesla Model X territory and leaves open the possibility that it may dethrone Elon Musk’s falcon-winged EV as the luxury SUV of choice for consumers. It will also compete with the Audi E-tron, Jaguar I-Pace, and Mercedes EQC when it eventually hits dealerships in the first quarter of 2022." says The Verge: "According to BMW, the iX will start at $83,200 for the iX xDrive 50 when preorders for the SUV begin in the middle of the year. That sum will get you an electric all-wheel drive motor configuration capable of putting out 516 horsepower for a 0–62mph sprint in 4.6 seconds. BMW says the iX will have an estimated range of around 300 miles based on the EPA’s testing model.  BMW is planning a more powerful iX M60 model for the future, with over 600 horsepower and the first all-electric SUV from BMW M.  The BMW iX xDrive50’s fifth-generation eDrive platform uses a 400-volt battery pack with a gross energy content of 111.5kWh and a net energy content of 106.3kWh." "The iX is capable of charging at up to 200 kW via a DC fast charger, and BMW says it should be able to gain up to 90 miles of range in 10 minutes at top charging speed. Filling the battery from 10 to 80 percent should take fewer than 40 minutes on the same fast charger." according to Inverse: "BMW is also partnering with the EVgo charging network to see charger and account status in within the BMW mobile app and iX buyers will get $100 in EVgo charging credit." " The iX xDrive 40 with 240 kW output will be available in Germany at prices starting at 77,300 euros, the iX xDrive 50 with 385 kW starts at 98,000 euros. In the USA, prices start at $83,200 plus $995 Destination, while the UK prices start at £69,905 OTR. The US market launch will also take place in 2022, unlike the UK’s November launch." writes electrive.com: " The high-voltage storage system in the 40 has a net capacity of 71 kWh and a gross capacity of 76.6 kWh. What is interesting about the batteries, is that BMW not only states the maximum charging power (200 kW for the large battery and 150 kW for the small battery) but also publishes detailed charging curves." Larger battery average of 126kW from 10-80%, or 35 mins, and smaller battery average of 96kW 10-80% or 31mins. Max regen is 208kW and 164kW respectively. 5th generation power train technology. Top speed limited to 200km/h. Towing is 2,500kg, 250 more than a Model X.  https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/1/22462746/bmw-ix-suv-ev-price-specs https://www.inverse.com/innovation/bmw-ix-2022-electric-ev-suv-photos-video https://www.electrive.com/2021/06/02/bmw-ix-to-be-delivered-from-november/ BMW iX vs. Cadillac Lyriq, E-Tron, Mach-E and Model Y"All five vehicles utilize lithium-ion batteries in their floors, but everything beyond that is different. BMW's iX claims 300 miles of range from its 106.3 kWh (that's usable capacity, mind you) battery pack. At 100 kW, the Lyriq's battery capacity is large, though not the largest, but that curb weight comes home to roost in the Cadillac's estimated mileage, which GM figures is also roundabout 300 miles. Tesla, on the other hands, does more with less, its 75-kWh battery pack enabling a range of 326 miles in the Long Range variant -- being 1,200 pounds lighter has its benefits." writes CNET.com: "BMW's iX leaves all these other electric SUVs in the dust with a combined power output from its dual motors of 516 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque." https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/audi-function-on-demand-mmi-navigation-plus-subscription/ BMW i4 Summing up the importance of this car, engadget says: "As BMW's electrified 4 Series model, the i4 will be a linchpin for the company's electric future, running on the same eDrive EV platform as the iX. " "BMW i4 is the fully-electric version of the 4 Series Gran Coupe, but it has rather good specs for an electric car built on repurposed ICE vehicle underpinnings. In the United States, the i4 electric hatchback will be sold in two distinct trims, as a lower-powered rear-wheel drive variant, and a more powerful all-wheel drive model." says InsideEVs: "the i4 eDrive 40, which gets a single 335 horsepower rear-mounted electrically excited synchronous motor whose peak torque is 317 pound-feet (430 Nm). It sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.7 seconds and its top speed is 118 mph (190 km/h).  This will be the longest-range i4, with an expected EPA range of around 300 miles on a single charge, and a starting price of $55,400. The more powerful i4 M50 will be the performance driver’s choice, with all-wheel drive and a combined power output of 536 horsepower. BMW claims it sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds and its top speed is higher than the eDrive 40’s, 140 mph (225 km/h). The EPA range that BMW is expecting this model to achieve is a more conservative 240 miles and its starting price is $65,900" On the heat pump BMW said: "At extremely low ambient temperatures, the heat pump is assisted by a pair of powerful continuous-flow heaters offering 9 kW of heating power each. This ensures that thermal comfort on a par with conventionally powered BMW models can be provided very efficiently in any situation. The latest version of the heat pump makes use of ambient heat and heat from dehumidification – as well as the waste heat from the motors – for energy-efficient operation." "Instead of BMW’s current driver’s display and iDrive screen setup, BMW has now combined both into on giant panel, with two separate digital screens built in. The driver’s display looks similar to the gauges you’ll see in any other current Bimmer but it features more futuristic graphics, a bit more customization, and a cleaner design. While the new iDrive system is a complete overhaul, featuring an entirely new UI, added functionality, fantastic looking graphics, and a revised menu system." according to BMWblog: "BMW added Apple and Google Maps to the head-up display.  The hatchback is a feature that all 4 Series Gran Coupe customers love and one of the main reasons they choose it over the 3 Series.  Both cars get an 81.5 kWh net-energy battery pack (f 83.9 kWh gross) that’s as sustainable as absolutely possible. The high-voltage battery in the i4 is comprised of four modules with 72 cells each and three 12-cell modules. The i4 can charge at up to 200 kW, with a compatible DC fast charger. At that speed, the BMW i4 40 can recharge 102 miles of range in just ten minutes"Also: dynamic air suspension, 18-20" wheels, acoustic glazing, Harmon Kardon sound with 16 speakers, autonomous LKA up to 125mph.https://insideevs.com/news/511281/bmw-i4-us-priced-detailed/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-all-articleshttps://www.engadget.com/bmw-i4-q1-2022-with-up-to-300-miles-range-101537012.htmlBMW i4 Prototype Drive"Mid-size saloons are where BMW’s customer base has resided traditionally, so the fully-electric i4 has the chance to attract a significant proportion of the marque’s buyers to zero-emission motoring. In the M50 variant, one thing is immediately clear: this is an EV made for keen drivers. The i4 appeals with astonishing steering precision and smooth handling, and despite the two-tonne weight there’s relatively little body roll. The ultra-low centre of gravity comes into play here; it’s actually 53mm lower than in the 3 Series." says AutoExpress: "The entire underside of the car is faired in for maximum aerodynamic efficiency, and since there’s no exhaust to deal with, the large diffuser makes use of all of the rear bumper space it can."electrive notes UK pricing: "BMW also named the prices for the two variants of the i4. The i4 eDrive 40 will be listed at prices starting at £51,905 OTR. As the vehicle costs more than the £35,000 maximum eligibility for the plug-in car grant, this means i4 drivers in the UK will have to do without the government grant. The i4 M50 will start at £63,905, while the market launch for both versions of the i4 will begin in November 2021." In the U.S. it starting at $56,395 (including destination charges) for the rear-wheel-drive eDrive40 models and $66,895 for the more powerful AWD M50.Also, U.S. federal tax credit.https://www.electrive.com/2021/06/02/bmw-i4-to-launch-with-two-variants/BMW i4 vs Tesla Model 3"The i4’s dimensions, as we noted previously, are remarkably close to the Model 3 in every direction. It is 188.3 inches long, 72.9 inches wide, and 57.0 inches high with a wheelbase of 112.8 inches. The Model 3 is shorter at 184.8 inches, but its width (72.8 inches), height (56.8 inches), and wheelbase (113.2 inches) are all within half an inch of the new BMW. The i4 looks noticeably longer than the Model 3, in part due to its sleeker styling versus the Model 3’s bubble-shaped greenhouse even if the two are very close in height. " reports Brian Wong from Green Car Reports: "I only had a chance to play with the setup for a few minutes, but it felt ready for primetime. Responses were instantaneous, the menu structure is intuitive, and it’s fair to assume it will carry over some of iDrive 7’s most useful features, like wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and a voice command assistant that is actually helpful. Whether or not you prefer this more traditional look and feel compared to the Model 3’s single screen, highly minimalistic approach is a matter of personal preference. " 0-60mph, MOdel 3 Perf is 3.1 vs 3.9 sec here. https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1132451_2022-bmw-i4-up-close-how-does-it-size-up-vs-model-3BMW i4 vs. Kia EV6, Polestar 2 and Tesla Model 3CNET has also done one of their comparisons here too: "Every i4 will use an 83.9-kilowatt-hour battery. Official range figures aren't yet available, but BMW estimates the i4 M50 will have an EPA rating of 245 miles (the single-motor i4 eDrive40 should do a bit better, around 300 miles). Kia doesn't have EV6 GT range estimates right now, and the M50 is expected to last a little longer than the 232-mile Polestar 2. The Tesla Model 3 Performance, meanwhile, is EPA-rated at 315 miles. Real quick, a note about charging. The Kia EV6 has a major advantage by way of its 800-volt architecture. Kia says the EV6 can take in about 70 miles' worth of range in about 5 minutes, which is seriously impressive. BMW, meanwhile, maxes out at 90 miles' worth of range in about 30 minutes."https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2022-bmw-i4-kia-ev6-polestar-2-tesla-model-3-spec-comparison/QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COMWhat kind of charging do you think workplaces should have?Email me your thoughts and I’ll read them out on Sunday – hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I’ll catch you tomorrow and remember…there’s no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERSPHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBYPORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATIAUDI CINCINNATI EASTVOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONALCARCHARGING.COM and ALOHACHARGE.COM DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNELRICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UKEMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/ 

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Welcome to the Dialed In Podcast! The E36 is moving along as well as the garage. Dynaudio Music's are getting ready to launch in the OG store along with other Dynaudio stuff. Matt enlightens everyone on why under cabinet nugget ice makers are super legit. Matt also talks about his new classic porsche head unit going into the E36. For all the Bimmer bros out there, There will never be a Z car in the fleet. As always Chris asks Matt questions from Instagram, Facebook, and the Live Stream. 

This week on #TheBigEyesPodcast LJ and AD discuss Jujutsu Kaisen (ch. 140), My Hero Academia (ch. 303) , Kaiju No. 8 (ch. 27), and i tell c (ch. 5).

※ 本文章发布于订阅号：百车全说，订阅号阅读更加方便，欢迎关注云南腾冲试驾见闻今天一开始呢，我就先从腾冲的美食美景开始……云南我去过很多次，但是边境城市腾冲我还是第一次来，今年出差本就不多，但是最近一个月，接到的活动城市都超级远。腾冲算是中国最西边的城市之一了吧，都快到边境了，在中国地图那只大公鸡的鸡爪位置，我再过几天，还要飞中国最东边的城市——黑龙江省抚远市，如果这两个活动无缝对接的话，我就妥妥的从横跨整个中国了。腾冲绝对是个养老的好地方，当地人说腾冲有十八怪，热海温泉能煮菜，这里的人特别喜欢泡温泉，我们住的酒店也是温泉特色酒店，每个房间都有私汤，我住了两晚也泡了两晚。当地人泡温泉还会带鸡蛋去，用温泉煮鸡蛋，泡完温泉就把鸡蛋剥了吃了，还有一怪，和顺小镇叫上海，因为曾经这里是腾冲最繁华的地方，现在这个小镇被开发出来，成了可以观光的古镇，就在我住的酒店旁边，我也去逛了一下，说实话没什么意思，古镇里商业气息比较浓，没啥可看的，关键人车还不分流，小巷子里摩托车、电动车甚至面包车经常路过，你还得人让车。还有一怪，是一床棉被四季盖，因为这里常年恒温在10几度，气候非常适宜。这里四季不分明，所以还有一怪，叫做干雨两季算一载，当地人区分季节的方法，就是干季和雨季，因为特殊的地理环境，这里空气清新无雾霾。而且，因为在西边，所以晚上八点太阳晒。然后就是这里的美食，早点饵丝配酸菜，不过腾冲也在地震带，所以这里的木架房子人人爱。我感觉，我都可以不说车，去当导游了，是不是？好的，咱们把车还是开回主干道，好好聊聊这次去腾冲试驾的车型，这次试驾的车型比较多，分别有宝马740Li、750Li、M760Li和X7 40i。7系和X7可能对很多人来说都比较遥远，大家印象里，这都是百万级的豪车。实际上，现在的7系没有大家想象中那么贵，年底价格稍微涨了一点，730Li成交价70万出头，X7是真的百万级，入门定价就是100万整，还没有优惠。所以，如果预算充沛，实际上在5系的基础上加点钱是可以买7系的。但是，我身边几乎没有放弃5系换7系的，主要还是每个人对自己在社会上的定位有关，根据我的观察，7系的车主基本上都是企业主，一年至少几百万的收入，而且不是刚富起来的新贵，一般都是企业走入正轨，收入比较稳定之后，大老板换车才会考虑这个级别。X7客户就更是财务自由了，这类客户基本上豪车都换了一圈了，实力妥妥的可以够得上宾利甚至劳斯莱斯，但是没必要这么高调，所以拿100万出来置换旧车，换换口味而已，我身边遇到过的两位置换X7的客户，就是这种情况。让我比较意外的是，这次试驾的车型里有750Li和760Li，这都是200多万级别的豪车中的战斗机，一年都卖不出去几台，信仰一般的存在，但我想了想，咱们毕竟是媒体试驾，信仰怎么传达给消费者呢，还是得让媒体先种草，所以我这次也都试驾了一遍。730Li与740Li差别有多大750Li和M760Li太遥不可及，咱们可以先聊聊730Li和740Li，这也是很多购买7系的车主最纠结的点，两者相差10万，配置差别不大，主要是四缸还是六缸，2.0T还是3.0T，到底该怎么选，这10万值不值得投入？大部分问我这个问题的客户，我是直接让他选3.0T。我经常会反问一句：7系都买了，差这10万吗？你这么个大老板，开个2.0T，跟员工的帕萨特一样，不脸红吗？基本上，对方就直接PASS掉2.0T的730Li，直奔740Li了。这个月就有个朋友在我的规劝下，放弃730Li，定了740Li，月底提车，他多花了10万，月底还要请我吃饭，跟我说声“谢谢啊”。这代7系给每一款配置都提供了两种不同的设计风格，分别叫做“M运动套装”和“豪华套装”，套装之间最主要的区别体现在外观的设计上，一个运动一个商务。目前在售的730Li与740Li车型有：730Li M运动套装/豪华套装，指导价82.8万；740Li领先型M运动套装/豪华套装，指导价93.8万；740Li尊享型M运动套装/豪华套装，指导价106.8万；740Li xDrive行政型M运动套装/豪华套装，指导价119.8万。其中，730Li车型在中期该款之后取消了原有的低配与高配，目前只提供一款配置、两种风格；而740Li车型中的领先型、尊享型、xDrive行政型分别代表着车型的低、中、高配，同时顶配xDrive行政型还多了个四驱系统。此外，还有一款特殊的“xDrive华彩定制限量版”，指导价139.8万，是基于豪华套装设计风格的特殊限量版，并不提供M运动套装。目前在路上最常见的，就是730Li M运动套装，优惠后裸车在70万左右，还有740Li领先型M运动套装，优惠后裸车在80万出头。其实拉一下它们的配置单就会发现，它们在配置上只有不疼不痒、非常细微的差别，但无论是官方指导价，还是实际优惠后的裸车价，它们都差了差不多10万左右，差距在哪？值得吗？730Li M运动套装与740Li领先型M运动套装，最肉眼可见的差距在于发动机：730Li车型是B48高功率的 2.0T四缸发动机，准确点说是“B48B20B”，这台发动机和国产530Li的那台“B48B20D”还是有点区别的，265马力、400牛米的输出要略高于国产530Li的252马力、350牛米，在X5和X6的30i车型上也有搭载，是全进口的。其实国产530Li的动力已经非常充沛了，甚至还有一点小暴躁，6.9秒破百在路上不说逮谁干谁，至少在一般的买菜车面前是可以横着走的，730Li就更强了，6.3秒即可破百，比现款奔驰六缸的S350L还要快，宝马在动力总成这一块确实是有点东西，尤其是采埃孚的8AT变速箱占了很大功劳。但即使是这样，依然有很多人会说“2.0T的7系不是7系”，“不买3.0T就不要买7系”之类的话……原因很简单：不是730Li不给力，而是740Li太抢戏。740Li车型从2.0T的小心脏一下换装3.0T的大心脏，B58发动机是宝马最新的主流六缸涡轮增压发动机，也是Bimmer最喜欢的直列六缸布局，340马力、450牛米的B58发动机+采埃孚8AT的动力总成，当然这套动力总成在很多宝马车上都有，只要你在车型命名中看见“40i”或者“40Li”，那基本上就是它了。这套动力总成有多强？这套动力总成，让7系这样接近5米3车长的大型豪华轿车，可以做到5.6秒破百，即使换成后面会聊到的全尺寸SUV X7，也可以做到6.1秒破百，此外偏性能化的M-performance系列中一些车型也是B58+8AT的动力总成，只不过在硬件和软件上会经过一些改进，比如没有引入国内的M340i、M440i，更是能达到382马力、500牛米。光看数据是非常枯燥的，还是建议大家去对比试驾一下730Li与740Li，对于很多人来说B48与B58发动机在主观上的区别，可能并不像数据上的差距那么明显，因为这一代的730Li已经比上一代搭载3.0 L6自然吸气的730Li还要快不少，而且绝大多数7系车主在日常用车时很少会将油门踩到一半以上。在法定限速范围内，730Li与740Li在动力上没有什么明显的差距，如果你实在开不出730Li和740Li的区别，那你可以选择730Li，因为买了740Li对你来说也有些浪费。而我认为，730Li和740Li在日常驾驶时最大的区别其实是平顺性，730Li缺少了740Li的那种发动机运转时饱满、细腻的感觉，这完全是四缸发动机与六缸发动机在缸数上的差距造成的，也是数据上体现不出来的。此外还有后段的动力储备，730Li在市区里已经非常轻快了，但在高速上超车时的力道明显没有740Li那么直接，就像你在浴室洗澡一样，水压小的时候，也能洗，但肯定没有水压大的时候，哗哗的热水从头顶上灌下来那么爽。换句话说，比如730Li要连降三挡才能满足你的加速需求，那740Li也许只降一挡就可以达到相同的效果，你觉得哪个更爽？当然，如果在120的时速，再给一脚地板油持续加速，那两者的差距会更大。还有一个区别，体现在心理上，在我们的固有印象中，像7系这样的大型豪华轿车就应该是大排量。动力这玩意儿就像存款，我可以不用，但不能没有，这就是底气。所以，730Li与740Li怎么选就很容易了，如果你有这样的“存款心态”，虽然很可能用不上但又在意后段的动力储备，或者你对发动机的平顺性以及驾驶的质感非常敏感，当然钱包也得到位，那么就去选择740Li。但对于一般人来说，740Li在驾驶层面给予你的已经算是“过剩”了，而7系车主中追求驾驶乐趣的人并不多，所以选择740Li的人也不多。而730Li在驾驶层面更多代表着“够用”，买的就是宝马这个车标、7系这块招牌，同时730Li也有空气悬挂，与舒适性上与740Li也没有什么区别，这就够了。如果真的追求驾驶体验？为什么要买一台7系？所谓的平顺性和后段动力储备也不是所有人都能感受出来的，最重要的是钱包略显干瘪。抱有这样的心态，选择730Li就可以了。但尴尬的是，如果你不需要通过驾驶去取悦自己，同时又期望有更多平常能看得见的配置，由于730Li在中期改款之后已经没有高配可选了（虽然这种百万级豪车配置已经很齐全了，但是有钱人的要求千奇百怪，总有喜欢高配的），所以只能去买740Li的尊享型或者xDrive行政型，但这里面就相当有一部分钱打了水漂了，为了配置，你还得花钱在你不需要的六缸发动机上……买7系都是什么样的人7系的车主我觉得可以分为三类，M760Li、750Li可以分为一类，740Li可以分为一类，730Li又可以分为一类。首先是M760Li和750Li车主。M760Li已经是奢侈品级别的车了，且严格来说属于M-performance系列，对标奔驰S65L AMG和奥迪S8L，搭载的劳斯莱斯6.6升V12双涡轮增压发动机本来就是奢侈品，再搭配方方面面都堆到极致的配置，加上242.8万的指导价，注定就是7系中的精神领袖。750Li也是同理，搭载的4.4升V8双涡轮增压“N63B44D”发动机属于宝马旗下的顶级发动机之一，在大排量税的背景下注定不是一般人能负担得起的，198.8万的指导价就是算上优惠也差不多可以买两台730Li了。当然，M760Li和750Li对于大多数有这个能力的人来说还是太过低调了，这两车的嚣张不是写在脸上的，而是藏在引擎盖里的，就算是更便宜的迈巴赫S450，都比这两车在面子上更好使，所以买单的多是手里多金的低调主义人士，车买来不是别人看充门面的，而是每天用来取悦自己的，就像电视剧《我的前半生》里贺涵这样的人，骚是真骚，但不是明骚而是闷骚，不过也有懂车的朋友质疑，贺涵的在剧里的角色配不上M760Li这种200多万的车……哈哈，我不做评论。我相信，宝马也不指望M760Li和750Li能卖出去多少台，这两车的象征意义明显大于实际意义，全中国有多少贺涵这样的人，看看每年的销量就知道了。至于740Li车主，我觉得他们都是各行业的大佬，或者是事业有成的大公司老板，同时又有点个性，毕竟他们选择为别人眼里看不见的驾驶乐趣买单，而相同的价格也差不多可以入手奔驰S级了，看上去也更有面子。当然，740Li车主当中也有一部分是年轻人，预算百万想买跑车、性能车但家里人不同意，最后无奈妥协选择了740Li，毕竟宝马的slogan是“Sheer Driving Pleasure（纯粹的驾驶乐趣）”，总比老气的S级和A8L要更适合年轻人一点。而730Li车主，有一部分就像我刚才说的，是宝马、是7系就可以了，实际上他们当中很多人的预算不太够得上7系，530Li可能更适合他们的经济情况，但碍于面子，还是要入手7系，后面的贷款慢慢还，毕竟开一台5系去和人谈生意，和开一台7系去谈生意，对方只要不是汽车小白，肯定一眼就能看透你的用意，开7系来就是摆明了要告诉对方你的实力，这些表面文章，有些时候在生意场上还是挺管用的，你也别说虚伪，成年人的社会比你想象中还要肤浅。7系的对手们我们都知道，7系主要的对手就是奔驰S级，奥迪A8L勉强也能算一个，这三台车经常会让人有一种“既生瑜何生亮”的感觉，但是通过车辆对比和目前的市场反馈，我们似乎能看出宝马7系的纵向深度是最长的，下到730Li上到M760Li，动力总成有2.0T、3.0T、4.4T和6.6T可以挑选，可以说“只要钱到位，动力、配置都到位”，而S级和A8L则都是3.0T+48V，只不过动力系统针对不同车型进行了不同的调教和设定，但是这也为宝马带来了一个很实际的问题，那就是7系没有超越其等级定义的更高的产品。这话怎么理解呢？我们都知道，S级目前在售的入门版本是S350L，最高版本是S450L，之后还会有S500L，但是在S级之上，奔驰还有迈巴赫作为顶级奢华的代表放在那里，让那些对S级感兴趣的人或者是准客户们，能很直观的看到、买到这台不止于S级的S级，以至于通过迈巴赫车型，直接带着把S级的调性一并拉高，而迈巴赫其实就可以看作是奔驰手里那个超越车辆本身等级定义的产品（说实话，有点耍流氓），更不用说自家的AMG，和不是自己家的IMSA英飒、卡尔森、Lorinser劳伦士这些同样高端、也同样有基于S级车型打造出整车产品的品牌。而奥迪在A8L之上，不仅有运动性能爆炸的S8（目前2021款的预售价207.7万），甚至还有那台官方一直否认三连，但是依旧存活在传说中的RS8，并且奥迪除了自家的“S”和“RS”之外还有“ABT”，而这些都是不止于A8L的A8L，也可以看作是奥迪手里超越车辆本身的产品。反观现在的宝马，虽然有750Li和M760Li放在那里作为大马力、大排量的象征，同时也能秀一秀宝马的肌肉和造车工艺，但是这两台车依旧没有跳出7系这个范畴，换言之如果你买的是一台迈巴赫S级，你大概率不会跟人家说买的是一台奔驰，而会说“我这车是迈巴赫”，同样当你买了一台S8L（之前是标轴S8）回来之后，你大概率也是跟别人说“我这车是S8L”，并且会把“S”这个字母说的斩钉截铁，甚至会拉着人去看车身上的S标和机盖下的那颗V8大心脏。至于宝马，虽然有个Alpina阿尔宾娜B7摆在那里，但是知名度和购买难度……你懂的。当然，除了A8L和S级之外，还有一个对手就是我们之前聊过的保时捷Panamera，不过保时捷给到Panamera这台车的定位本身就是高于7系的，而且能去选择Panamera的车主，大概率不会再去考虑7系、S级和A8L，毕竟Panamera车主追求的产品和用车体验，是和7系、S级、A8L车主所不同的。至于玛莎拉蒂总裁、捷豹XJ等等车型，目前已经很难有实力去抗衡BBA三家，而现在还有能力来掰掰手腕的，估计也只有雷克萨斯LS系列，只不过都到了这个价位，能去选择LS系列的也是凤毛菱角，而这又是另一种客户群了。试驾X7与我的感受在试驾宝马X7的时候，说实话我有点儿失望，因为拉开车门之前，我心里对他的期待是非常高的，毕竟是入门即是100万级的豪华SUV，但是坐进车内，整体内饰做工一般，没有7系的豪华感，二排座椅也很普通，第三排体验也很一般。虽然这台车开起来没有大车感，但是我仍然很迷惑，花一百多万买这台车图什么呢？也许有钱人就是换个口味，没玩过，所以买台玩玩而已。就目前的BBA三家来看，X7的竞争对手应该是奔驰GLS，而奥迪的Q7和Q8虽然定位和X7、GLS类似，但是价格就显得羸弱了不少。其实相比于同档次、同价位的轿车系列，不论是X7还是GLS都会显得有些糙，主要原因其实在于SUV车型在从诞生到现在，它的定位始终是一个“工具车”而不是“豪华车”，SUV这三个字母的定义就是“运动型多用途汽车”或者“城郊多用途汽车”，除了兰博基尼URUS这类套着SUV壳子的超跑之外，大多数的SUV其实更多考虑的是实用性。但是，不少人对于高价格的SUV会有一种误解，认为到这个价位了就必须要豪华，所以经常会让人有一种“我都花了这么多钱，怎么车子还这么糙”的感觉，所以相比之下，更擅长于内饰精装修的GLS会比X7更让人有好感。而动力方面的对比X7则扳回一城，宝马为X7 40i车型配备的是740Li的3.0T L6发动机，M50i车型换成了750Li的4.4T V8发动机，这也是宝马一贯的作风。而奔驰就比较有意思，原先2020款车型搭载的是代号M256的3.0T L6发动机+48V轻混，而2021款则改成了2.5T L6发动机+48V轻混，并提供高低功率两种调校模式，低功率版本最大马力313匹，最大扭矩400牛·米，高功率版本最大马力367匹，最大扭矩500牛米，和原先的3.0T发动机持平。我特地去美国官网查了一下（因为德国官网查询会自动跳转到国内官网），我发现在美国市场上销售的GLS系列依旧使用的是原来的3.0T发动机+48V轻混，所以这种行为算不算是“特供”和“区别对待”呢？一般来说，选择X7的客户首先是肯定认可宝马这个品牌的，这一点毋庸置疑，而他们手头的预算大多比较宽松，可以在100-150万之间自由浮动，所以X5肯定不考虑，X5M再运动，在产品等级上不入他们法眼，看看X7，产品等级够了，全尺寸SUV也够大气，看起来气势也够了，再想一想，哎哟，里面还是个7座，想想实用性也还可以，价格也还不错，那就果断刷卡买单，落袋为安，反正也就是玩个感觉，有感觉就拿下。写在最后对于宝马而言，在消费者需求越来越多样化、竞争对手的产品不断推出，而且中国市场大力支持新能源和智能化的今天，一台车到底能给客户带来什么，厂家也在思考这个问题，所以更新升级就比过往更加频繁，这也是为什么宝马还在电动领域持续发力，先是弄个i3和i8，后来iX3也和消费者见面了，再往后还会有i4、i NEXT等等。其实我自己对于宝马这个品牌还是比较有好感的，因为宝马的骨子里就有一种“不安于现状的冲劲”，宝马从当年做飞机发动机起家，到后面做汽车、摩托车……一直到现在开始进入电动化赛道，而且有一点值得一提，那就是宝马正式进入电动化之路是早于奔驰和奥迪这两家的，宝马推出i8的时候，那俩还在折腾内燃机。但是宝马同时也是克制的，一直到现在，宝马旗下品牌也就是劳斯莱斯、宝马和MINI，而且劳斯莱斯和MINI还是从英国人手里买来的，做的东西也是在原有的经典上一点一点慢慢的改变，这一点反观一下同样是德国的大众，只能说战略不同、追求不同。在我看来，7系就相当于是对传统的延续，宝马在秉持7系作为豪华大型轿车这个关键要素上，给7系不断加上新生代的元素，而X7则是新生事物，但是克制的宝马把这台车做的依旧很宝马，传统车企在燃油车市场里，还是不敢太过于标新立异，延续经典即可。当然，宝马虽好，并不代表天下无敌，宝马自家的产品其实也有不少问题，比如连很多非宝马车主都知道的、宝马祖传的“漏油”和“烧机油”问题，以及宝马的“内饰掉漆”、“把手发黏”等等问题，做二手车的老板都笑而不语，只不过由于这些年“同行们的衬托”（奔驰漏油事件、奥迪烧机油和变速箱问题），所以显得宝马相对而言还可以。从我角度出发，如果让我有机会在7系和X7之间进行选择，那我将会毫不犹豫的去选择7系，但是我不会购买现款的7系，而是去选择一台代号E66的第四代7系，因为那一台不仅是克里斯·班戈的集大成之作，也奠定了后来7系的设计与发展方向。今天，似乎没有给大家种草，反而给自己种了个草，不说了，我要去联系车商朋友找E66了……音频图文更新在订阅号： 百车全说每期抽三条留言，每人赠168元的“芥末绿”燃油添加剂一瓶点击订阅，每周三，周六更新会有提醒新听友可以搜索：百车全说2014，百车全说2015，百车全说2016，往期300多个小时的节目可供收听

※ 本文章发布于订阅号：百车全说，订阅号阅读更加方便，欢迎关注云南腾冲试驾见闻今天一开始呢，我就先从腾冲的美食美景开始……云南我去过很多次，但是边境城市腾冲我还是第一次来，今年出差本就不多，但是最近一个月，接到的活动城市都超级远。腾冲算是中国最西边的城市之一了吧，都快到边境了，在中国地图那只大公鸡的鸡爪位置，我再过几天，还要飞中国最东边的城市——黑龙江省抚远市，如果这两个活动无缝对接的话，我就妥妥的从横跨整个中国了。腾冲绝对是个养老的好地方，当地人说腾冲有十八怪，热海温泉能煮菜，这里的人特别喜欢泡温泉，我们住的酒店也是温泉特色酒店，每个房间都有私汤，我住了两晚也泡了两晚。当地人泡温泉还会带鸡蛋去，用温泉煮鸡蛋，泡完温泉就把鸡蛋剥了吃了，还有一怪，和顺小镇叫上海，因为曾经这里是腾冲最繁华的地方，现在这个小镇被开发出来，成了可以观光的古镇，就在我住的酒店旁边，我也去逛了一下，说实话没什么意思，古镇里商业气息比较浓，没啥可看的，关键人车还不分流，小巷子里摩托车、电动车甚至面包车经常路过，你还得人让车。还有一怪，是一床棉被四季盖，因为这里常年恒温在10几度，气候非常适宜。这里四季不分明，所以还有一怪，叫做干雨两季算一载，当地人区分季节的方法，就是干季和雨季，因为特殊的地理环境，这里空气清新无雾霾。而且，因为在西边，所以晚上八点太阳晒。然后就是这里的美食，早点饵丝配酸菜，不过腾冲也在地震带，所以这里的木架房子人人爱。我感觉，我都可以不说车，去当导游了，是不是？好的，咱们把车还是开回主干道，好好聊聊这次去腾冲试驾的车型，这次试驾的车型比较多，分别有宝马740Li、750Li、M760Li和X7 40i。7系和X7可能对很多人来说都比较遥远，大家印象里，这都是百万级的豪车。实际上，现在的7系没有大家想象中那么贵，年底价格稍微涨了一点，730Li成交价70万出头，X7是真的百万级，入门定价就是100万整，还没有优惠。所以，如果预算充沛，实际上在5系的基础上加点钱是可以买7系的。但是，我身边几乎没有放弃5系换7系的，主要还是每个人对自己在社会上的定位有关，根据我的观察，7系的车主基本上都是企业主，一年至少几百万的收入，而且不是刚富起来的新贵，一般都是企业走入正轨，收入比较稳定之后，大老板换车才会考虑这个级别。X7客户就更是财务自由了，这类客户基本上豪车都换了一圈了，实力妥妥的可以够得上宾利甚至劳斯莱斯，但是没必要这么高调，所以拿100万出来置换旧车，换换口味而已，我身边遇到过的两位置换X7的客户，就是这种情况。让我比较意外的是，这次试驾的车型里有750Li和760Li，这都是200多万级别的豪车中的战斗机，一年都卖不出去几台，信仰一般的存在，但我想了想，咱们毕竟是媒体试驾，信仰怎么传达给消费者呢，还是得让媒体先种草，所以我这次也都试驾了一遍。730Li与740Li差别有多大750Li和M760Li太遥不可及，咱们可以先聊聊730Li和740Li，这也是很多购买7系的车主最纠结的点，两者相差10万，配置差别不大，主要是四缸还是六缸，2.0T还是3.0T，到底该怎么选，这10万值不值得投入？大部分问我这个问题的客户，我是直接让他选3.0T。我经常会反问一句：7系都买了，差这10万吗？你这么个大老板，开个2.0T，跟员工的帕萨特一样，不脸红吗？基本上，对方就直接PASS掉2.0T的730Li，直奔740Li了。这个月就有个朋友在我的规劝下，放弃730Li，定了740Li，月底提车，他多花了10万，月底还要请我吃饭，跟我说声“谢谢啊”。这代7系给每一款配置都提供了两种不同的设计风格，分别叫做“M运动套装”和“豪华套装”，套装之间最主要的区别体现在外观的设计上，一个运动一个商务。目前在售的730Li与740Li车型有：730Li M运动套装/豪华套装，指导价82.8万；740Li领先型M运动套装/豪华套装，指导价93.8万；740Li尊享型M运动套装/豪华套装，指导价106.8万；740Li xDrive行政型M运动套装/豪华套装，指导价119.8万。其中，730Li车型在中期该款之后取消了原有的低配与高配，目前只提供一款配置、两种风格；而740Li车型中的领先型、尊享型、xDrive行政型分别代表着车型的低、中、高配，同时顶配xDrive行政型还多了个四驱系统。此外，还有一款特殊的“xDrive华彩定制限量版”，指导价139.8万，是基于豪华套装设计风格的特殊限量版，并不提供M运动套装。目前在路上最常见的，就是730Li M运动套装，优惠后裸车在70万左右，还有740Li领先型M运动套装，优惠后裸车在80万出头。其实拉一下它们的配置单就会发现，它们在配置上只有不疼不痒、非常细微的差别，但无论是官方指导价，还是实际优惠后的裸车价，它们都差了差不多10万左右，差距在哪？值得吗？730Li M运动套装与740Li领先型M运动套装，最肉眼可见的差距在于发动机：730Li车型是B48高功率的 2.0T四缸发动机，准确点说是“B48B20B”，这台发动机和国产530Li的那台“B48B20D”还是有点区别的，265马力、400牛米的输出要略高于国产530Li的252马力、350牛米，在X5和X6的30i车型上也有搭载，是全进口的。其实国产530Li的动力已经非常充沛了，甚至还有一点小暴躁，6.9秒破百在路上不说逮谁干谁，至少在一般的买菜车面前是可以横着走的，730Li就更强了，6.3秒即可破百，比现款奔驰六缸的S350L还要快，宝马在动力总成这一块确实是有点东西，尤其是采埃孚的8AT变速箱占了很大功劳。但即使是这样，依然有很多人会说“2.0T的7系不是7系”，“不买3.0T就不要买7系”之类的话……原因很简单：不是730Li不给力，而是740Li太抢戏。740Li车型从2.0T的小心脏一下换装3.0T的大心脏，B58发动机是宝马最新的主流六缸涡轮增压发动机，也是Bimmer最喜欢的直列六缸布局，340马力、450牛米的B58发动机+采埃孚8AT的动力总成，当然这套动力总成在很多宝马车上都有，只要你在车型命名中看见“40i”或者“40Li”，那基本上就是它了。这套动力总成有多强？这套动力总成，让7系这样接近5米3车长的大型豪华轿车，可以做到5.6秒破百，即使换成后面会聊到的全尺寸SUV X7，也可以做到6.1秒破百，此外偏性能化的M-performance系列中一些车型也是B58+8AT的动力总成，只不过在硬件和软件上会经过一些改进，比如没有引入国内的M340i、M440i，更是能达到382马力、500牛米。光看数据是非常枯燥的，还是建议大家去对比试驾一下730Li与740Li，对于很多人来说B48与B58发动机在主观上的区别，可能并不像数据上的差距那么明显，因为这一代的730Li已经比上一代搭载3.0 L6自然吸气的730Li还要快不少，而且绝大多数7系车主在日常用车时很少会将油门踩到一半以上。在法定限速范围内，730Li与740Li在动力上没有什么明显的差距，如果你实在开不出730Li和740Li的区别，那你可以选择730Li，因为买了740Li对你来说也有些浪费。而我认为，730Li和740Li在日常驾驶时最大的区别其实是平顺性，730Li缺少了740Li的那种发动机运转时饱满、细腻的感觉，这完全是四缸发动机与六缸发动机在缸数上的差距造成的，也是数据上体现不出来的。此外还有后段的动力储备，730Li在市区里已经非常轻快了，但在高速上超车时的力道明显没有740Li那么直接，就像你在浴室洗澡一样，水压小的时候，也能洗，但肯定没有水压大的时候，哗哗的热水从头顶上灌下来那么爽。换句话说，比如730Li要连降三挡才能满足你的加速需求，那740Li也许只降一挡就可以达到相同的效果，你觉得哪个更爽？当然，如果在120的时速，再给一脚地板油持续加速，那两者的差距会更大。还有一个区别，体现在心理上，在我们的固有印象中，像7系这样的大型豪华轿车就应该是大排量。动力这玩意儿就像存款，我可以不用，但不能没有，这就是底气。所以，730Li与740Li怎么选就很容易了，如果你有这样的“存款心态”，虽然很可能用不上但又在意后段的动力储备，或者你对发动机的平顺性以及驾驶的质感非常敏感，当然钱包也得到位，那么就去选择740Li。但对于一般人来说，740Li在驾驶层面给予你的已经算是“过剩”了，而7系车主中追求驾驶乐趣的人并不多，所以选择740Li的人也不多。而730Li在驾驶层面更多代表着“够用”，买的就是宝马这个车标、7系这块招牌，同时730Li也有空气悬挂，与舒适性上与740Li也没有什么区别，这就够了。如果真的追求驾驶体验？为什么要买一台7系？所谓的平顺性和后段动力储备也不是所有人都能感受出来的，最重要的是钱包略显干瘪。抱有这样的心态，选择730Li就可以了。但尴尬的是，如果你不需要通过驾驶去取悦自己，同时又期望有更多平常能看得见的配置，由于730Li在中期改款之后已经没有高配可选了（虽然这种百万级豪车配置已经很齐全了，但是有钱人的要求千奇百怪，总有喜欢高配的），所以只能去买740Li的尊享型或者xDrive行政型，但这里面就相当有一部分钱打了水漂了，为了配置，你还得花钱在你不需要的六缸发动机上……买7系都是什么样的人7系的车主我觉得可以分为三类，M760Li、750Li可以分为一类，740Li可以分为一类，730Li又可以分为一类。首先是M760Li和750Li车主。M760Li已经是奢侈品级别的车了，且严格来说属于M-performance系列，对标奔驰S65L AMG和奥迪S8L，搭载的劳斯莱斯6.6升V12双涡轮增压发动机本来就是奢侈品，再搭配方方面面都堆到极致的配置，加上242.8万的指导价，注定就是7系中的精神领袖。750Li也是同理，搭载的4.4升V8双涡轮增压“N63B44D”发动机属于宝马旗下的顶级发动机之一，在大排量税的背景下注定不是一般人能负担得起的，198.8万的指导价就是算上优惠也差不多可以买两台730Li了。当然，M760Li和750Li对于大多数有这个能力的人来说还是太过低调了，这两车的嚣张不是写在脸上的，而是藏在引擎盖里的，就算是更便宜的迈巴赫S450，都比这两车在面子上更好使，所以买单的多是手里多金的低调主义人士，车买来不是别人看充门面的，而是每天用来取悦自己的，就像电视剧《我的前半生》里贺涵这样的人，骚是真骚，但不是明骚而是闷骚，不过也有懂车的朋友质疑，贺涵的在剧里的角色配不上M760Li这种200多万的车……哈哈，我不做评论。我相信，宝马也不指望M760Li和750Li能卖出去多少台，这两车的象征意义明显大于实际意义，全中国有多少贺涵这样的人，看看每年的销量就知道了。至于740Li车主，我觉得他们都是各行业的大佬，或者是事业有成的大公司老板，同时又有点个性，毕竟他们选择为别人眼里看不见的驾驶乐趣买单，而相同的价格也差不多可以入手奔驰S级了，看上去也更有面子。当然，740Li车主当中也有一部分是年轻人，预算百万想买跑车、性能车但家里人不同意，最后无奈妥协选择了740Li，毕竟宝马的slogan是“Sheer Driving Pleasure（纯粹的驾驶乐趣）”，总比老气的S级和A8L要更适合年轻人一点。而730Li车主，有一部分就像我刚才说的，是宝马、是7系就可以了，实际上他们当中很多人的预算不太够得上7系，530Li可能更适合他们的经济情况，但碍于面子，还是要入手7系，后面的贷款慢慢还，毕竟开一台5系去和人谈生意，和开一台7系去谈生意，对方只要不是汽车小白，肯定一眼就能看透你的用意，开7系来就是摆明了要告诉对方你的实力，这些表面文章，有些时候在生意场上还是挺管用的，你也别说虚伪，成年人的社会比你想象中还要肤浅。7系的对手们我们都知道，7系主要的对手就是奔驰S级，奥迪A8L勉强也能算一个，这三台车经常会让人有一种“既生瑜何生亮”的感觉，但是通过车辆对比和目前的市场反馈，我们似乎能看出宝马7系的纵向深度是最长的，下到730Li上到M760Li，动力总成有2.0T、3.0T、4.4T和6.6T可以挑选，可以说“只要钱到位，动力、配置都到位”，而S级和A8L则都是3.0T+48V，只不过动力系统针对不同车型进行了不同的调教和设定，但是这也为宝马带来了一个很实际的问题，那就是7系没有超越其等级定义的更高的产品。这话怎么理解呢？我们都知道，S级目前在售的入门版本是S350L，最高版本是S450L，之后还会有S500L，但是在S级之上，奔驰还有迈巴赫作为顶级奢华的代表放在那里，让那些对S级感兴趣的人或者是准客户们，能很直观的看到、买到这台不止于S级的S级，以至于通过迈巴赫车型，直接带着把S级的调性一并拉高，而迈巴赫其实就可以看作是奔驰手里那个超越车辆本身等级定义的产品（说实话，有点耍流氓），更不用说自家的AMG，和不是自己家的IMSA英飒、卡尔森、Lorinser劳伦士这些同样高端、也同样有基于S级车型打造出整车产品的品牌。而奥迪在A8L之上，不仅有运动性能爆炸的S8（目前2021款的预售价207.7万），甚至还有那台官方一直否认三连，但是依旧存活在传说中的RS8，并且奥迪除了自家的“S”和“RS”之外还有“ABT”，而这些都是不止于A8L的A8L，也可以看作是奥迪手里超越车辆本身的产品。反观现在的宝马，虽然有750Li和M760Li放在那里作为大马力、大排量的象征，同时也能秀一秀宝马的肌肉和造车工艺，但是这两台车依旧没有跳出7系这个范畴，换言之如果你买的是一台迈巴赫S级，你大概率不会跟人家说买的是一台奔驰，而会说“我这车是迈巴赫”，同样当你买了一台S8L（之前是标轴S8）回来之后，你大概率也是跟别人说“我这车是S8L”，并且会把“S”这个字母说的斩钉截铁，甚至会拉着人去看车身上的S标和机盖下的那颗V8大心脏。至于宝马，虽然有个Alpina阿尔宾娜B7摆在那里，但是知名度和购买难度……你懂的。当然，除了A8L和S级之外，还有一个对手就是我们之前聊过的保时捷Panamera，不过保时捷给到Panamera这台车的定位本身就是高于7系的，而且能去选择Panamera的车主，大概率不会再去考虑7系、S级和A8L，毕竟Panamera车主追求的产品和用车体验，是和7系、S级、A8L车主所不同的。至于玛莎拉蒂总裁、捷豹XJ等等车型，目前已经很难有实力去抗衡BBA三家，而现在还有能力来掰掰手腕的，估计也只有雷克萨斯LS系列，只不过都到了这个价位，能去选择LS系列的也是凤毛菱角，而这又是另一种客户群了。试驾X7与我的感受在试驾宝马X7的时候，说实话我有点儿失望，因为拉开车门之前，我心里对他的期待是非常高的，毕竟是入门即是100万级的豪华SUV，但是坐进车内，整体内饰做工一般，没有7系的豪华感，二排座椅也很普通，第三排体验也很一般。虽然这台车开起来没有大车感，但是我仍然很迷惑，花一百多万买这台车图什么呢？也许有钱人就是换个口味，没玩过，所以买台玩玩而已。就目前的BBA三家来看，X7的竞争对手应该是奔驰GLS，而奥迪的Q7和Q8虽然定位和X7、GLS类似，但是价格就显得羸弱了不少。其实相比于同档次、同价位的轿车系列，不论是X7还是GLS都会显得有些糙，主要原因其实在于SUV车型在从诞生到现在，它的定位始终是一个“工具车”而不是“豪华车”，SUV这三个字母的定义就是“运动型多用途汽车”或者“城郊多用途汽车”，除了兰博基尼URUS这类套着SUV壳子的超跑之外，大多数的SUV其实更多考虑的是实用性。但是，不少人对于高价格的SUV会有一种误解，认为到这个价位了就必须要豪华，所以经常会让人有一种“我都花了这么多钱，怎么车子还这么糙”的感觉，所以相比之下，更擅长于内饰精装修的GLS会比X7更让人有好感。而动力方面的对比X7则扳回一城，宝马为X7 40i车型配备的是740Li的3.0T L6发动机，M50i车型换成了750Li的4.4T V8发动机，这也是宝马一贯的作风。而奔驰就比较有意思，原先2020款车型搭载的是代号M256的3.0T L6发动机+48V轻混，而2021款则改成了2.5T L6发动机+48V轻混，并提供高低功率两种调校模式，低功率版本最大马力313匹，最大扭矩400牛·米，高功率版本最大马力367匹，最大扭矩500牛米，和原先的3.0T发动机持平。我特地去美国官网查了一下（因为德国官网查询会自动跳转到国内官网），我发现在美国市场上销售的GLS系列依旧使用的是原来的3.0T发动机+48V轻混，所以这种行为算不算是“特供”和“区别对待”呢？一般来说，选择X7的客户首先是肯定认可宝马这个品牌的，这一点毋庸置疑，而他们手头的预算大多比较宽松，可以在100-150万之间自由浮动，所以X5肯定不考虑，X5M再运动，在产品等级上不入他们法眼，看看X7，产品等级够了，全尺寸SUV也够大气，看起来气势也够了，再想一想，哎哟，里面还是个7座，想想实用性也还可以，价格也还不错，那就果断刷卡买单，落袋为安，反正也就是玩个感觉，有感觉就拿下。写在最后对于宝马而言，在消费者需求越来越多样化、竞争对手的产品不断推出，而且中国市场大力支持新能源和智能化的今天，一台车到底能给客户带来什么，厂家也在思考这个问题，所以更新升级就比过往更加频繁，这也是为什么宝马还在电动领域持续发力，先是弄个i3和i8，后来iX3也和消费者见面了，再往后还会有i4、i NEXT等等。其实我自己对于宝马这个品牌还是比较有好感的，因为宝马的骨子里就有一种“不安于现状的冲劲”，宝马从当年做飞机发动机起家，到后面做汽车、摩托车……一直到现在开始进入电动化赛道，而且有一点值得一提，那就是宝马正式进入电动化之路是早于奔驰和奥迪这两家的，宝马推出i8的时候，那俩还在折腾内燃机。但是宝马同时也是克制的，一直到现在，宝马旗下品牌也就是劳斯莱斯、宝马和MINI，而且劳斯莱斯和MINI还是从英国人手里买来的，做的东西也是在原有的经典上一点一点慢慢的改变，这一点反观一下同样是德国的大众，只能说战略不同、追求不同。在我看来，7系就相当于是对传统的延续，宝马在秉持7系作为豪华大型轿车这个关键要素上，给7系不断加上新生代的元素，而X7则是新生事物，但是克制的宝马把这台车做的依旧很宝马，传统车企在燃油车市场里，还是不敢太过于标新立异，延续经典即可。当然，宝马虽好，并不代表天下无敌，宝马自家的产品其实也有不少问题，比如连很多非宝马车主都知道的、宝马祖传的“漏油”和“烧机油”问题，以及宝马的“内饰掉漆”、“把手发黏”等等问题，做二手车的老板都笑而不语，只不过由于这些年“同行们的衬托”（奔驰漏油事件、奥迪烧机油和变速箱问题），所以显得宝马相对而言还可以。从我角度出发，如果让我有机会在7系和X7之间进行选择，那我将会毫不犹豫的去选择7系，但是我不会购买现款的7系，而是去选择一台代号E66的第四代7系，因为那一台不仅是克里斯·班戈的集大成之作，也奠定了后来7系的设计与发展方向。今天，似乎没有给大家种草，反而给自己种了个草，不说了，我要去联系车商朋友找E66了……音频图文更新在订阅号： 百车全说每期抽三条留言，每人赠168元的“芥末绿”燃油添加剂一瓶点击订阅，每周三，周六更新会有提醒新听友可以搜索：百车全说2014，百车全说2015，百车全说2016，往期300多个小时的节目可供收听

This weeks episode is a SPEND money episode and we are talking about buying cars. There's is no guest this week because Joseph is an expert in this space after selling over half a million pounds of cars in his time at Ford and Mercedes-Benz. In this episode, Joseph breaks down the insider tips you should know when you are buying a new car. Whether you're buying a luxury Range Rover or a £1000 banger for your first car, you will get tons of value. Connect with Black Millennial Money Website - https://blackmillennialmoney.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bmmglobal/ Connect with Joseph Nwosu LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nwosujoseph/

The BMW name is strongly associated with driving pleasure. “Bimmer,” “beamer” and “beemer” are all common nicknames for BMW vehicles.In this podcast episode, Sara and Jonathan dive into the BMW brand’s long history to find out what BMW actually stands for and explain the meaning behind the acronym. And while they’re at it, they also explain the meaning and history of the BMW nicknames. Bimmer, Beamer, Beemer... you’re about to find out their origins and meanings. If you want to read more about the BMW name and its origin, go to BMW.com: https://www.bmw.com/en/automotive-life/BMW-name-meaning-and-history.html And if you want to read more about the nicknames, follow this link: https://www.bmw.com/en/automotive-life/bimmer-beamer-nickname-origin.html “Changing Lanes” is the official podcast of BMW. Subscribe for new episodes each week, in which our hosts take you on an exciting journey and talk about innovative technologies, lifestyle, design and more.

Warren Cummins—one of the owners of Rocky Mountain Sidecar Adventures—popped into the studio to talk about starting a business because he experienced the trifecta of awesome : Motorcycles, sidecars, and mountains. Going into their sixth year they show no signs of slowing down and continue to add more bikes and guides to their fleet. It was a natural progression for them to get into Movie Bikes too ... want to know more? Listen to Season 3, Episode 3 with Warren Cummins from Rocky Mountain Sidecar Adventures! Want the summarized episodes, special features, and content? Become a 'Rebel Leader' and join us on Patreon! LINKS FOUND IN THIS PODCAST Rocky Mountain Sidecar Adventures Ural Motorcycles Cardo Systems Calgary Motorcycle Show Watsonian Sidecars Destination Cycles Cape Sidecar Tours Travel Alberta Tourism Calgary Canada West Marketplace Photograph by: YUKONART by Mike Rebel show sponsors: Make More Creative: Doing cool and weird stuff with cool and weird people.  Friday Sock Company: Ethically Made, Purposefully Mismatched Socks Join Photographer Colleen MacLean and become a Patron of RebelRebel for as little as $5 a month! Check out our page on Patreon.com/rebelrebelpod RebelRebel Theme Song by EMRE CORDS

"If we are wise in the Word of God, every one of us should be involved in our Father's business and that is to advance the Kingdom of God. Right here, right now. Today, tomorrow, and forever." —Ps. Rob Scarallo Pastor Rob continues the series, "Trajectory — Where Are You Really Heading?" Today, he preached on the Bema—the Judgement Seat— of God. Pastor asks us, are we looking forward to being judged righteous on that day, or are you only looking at what the world's wealth can provide for you in this moment? Speaker: Pastor Rob Scarallo Series: Trajectory — The Kingdom of God Sermon: Are You Going For The Bimmer Or The Bema? Part: 6 Date: November 10th, 2019 Grace and Faith Church, Tampa, FL

Have Tyler Berry on chatting about him getting into social media and competing in East10's Pro Am

In this week's episode, we cover the news, and the boys also get to enjoy some track time with FCP Euro!  Last and certainly not least, we have a special guest in the studio. Mr. Jon Volk or @Tesla_Bimmer on Instagram to discuss his project E30 complete with Electric Drivetrain!

Rocky Khamenian is the owner/operator of Bimmer & Benz Specialists in Costa Mesa, located in south Orange County, CA. He is an active member of Chapters 48 and 50 of the Automotive Service Councils of California. He has served on the Board of Directors for those chapters. Throughout his 32-year career, Rocky has continually increased his education to maintain the highest possible level of professionalism. He’s achieved the status of Master Technician through ASE and he has completed a wide variety of technical classes on the repair and maintenance of BMW and Mercedes Benz vehicles through WTI. He is becoming certified as a Bosch Master Technician. Rocky is the outgoing president of ASCCA Automotive Service Councils of California. He gives some life lessons for every shop owners, shares the importance of association membership and gives us a glimpse of the new ASCCA Degree program at Cuyamaca College in El Cajon, California. Look for Rocky’s other Episodes (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Rocky+Khamenian) . Rory Balmer of Twin Peaks Auto Service in Twin Peaks is a past ASCCA Chapter 14 President and a past ASCCA Membership Committee Chair. He is the incoming ASCCA Vice-President. Rory is working full-time at his business.  He attends De Vry University, where he is completing a BA degree in technical management. He will be attending Washington State University, entering into the Executive MBA program. ASCCA Past President Mary Kemnitz says Rory is “One of the most effective committee members I have ever had the pleasure to work with. He has won the “One Member Can Campaign” twice. He has had a significant impact on the growth and energy within Chapter 14. John Eppstein is the owner of John’s Automotive Care in San Diego, CA. He is the incoming ASCCA President. One thing he credits for his success is making his customer his main focus. John was honored as the 2016 NAPA ASE Technician of the year.  Hear John in our one on one interview in episode  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=john+eppstein) . Key Talking Points: ASCCA Presidency- engage and unite  automotive shop owners Follow guidelines Do the guidelines with your own personality On 8 committees, visit chapters, and constant communication with the administration Brought vendors to the association- make industry and association stronger, will only help their business in the end   VP Rory- ETI committee (Education Training and Information) Getting new members- need to continue to connect with shops (what’s working and not working), every shop has different problems, “what can we do to help?” Enroll and inspire other chapter leaders/members to connect with people Legislative day- April, make an impact on shop and industry Biggest challenges for automotive shops Finding quality employees Lack of training HR issues as your business grow larger Connected cars Informing members about the future and beyond Team weekend trainings- 4 times per year NASTAF securities Resources: Thanks to Rocky Khamenian, John Eppstein, and Rory Balmer for his contribution to the aftermarket’s premier podcast. Twin Peaks Auto Service Website HERE. (http://twinpeaksautoservice.com/) John’s Automotive Car Website (https://www.johnssandiegoautorepair.com) Bimmer & Benz Specialist Website (https://www.bimmerfixer.com) Link to the ‘BOOKS‘ page highlighting all books discussed in the podcast library  (https://remarkableresults.biz/books/) . Leaders are readers. Leave me an honest review on iTunes (https://airtable.com/tblOgQmbnkHekpl0L/viwSbPkieMNhLOmtK/recQNomCKr1D5I9x4) . Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one of them. (http://eepurl.com/bhqME9) Be socially involved and in touch with the show: Speaking (https://remarkableresults.biz/speaking)   Subscribe to a mobile...

Entrevista a Alberto Cerdán. EUBIM. Si para un musulmán es obligada la visita a la Meca al menos una vez en su vida, para un BIMmer la visita obligada es el congreso EUBIM que se celebra en Valencia (España) todos los años. En este episodio hablamos con Alberto Cerdán, la cara visible del equipo que lo hace posible año tras año. Más en https://BIMrras.com Bienvenido al episodio 019 de BIMrras Podcast, el Primer Podcast Colaborativo sobre BIM en español ¡El PODCAST sobre BIM que Chuck Norris no se atreve a escuchar! Donde 4 arquitectos BIMtrastornados discutimos sobre todo lo relacionado con el mundo del Building Information Modeling. Dirigido a todos los profesionales que intervienen en el ciclo de vida de una edificación o infraestructura, desde las primeras ideas o intenciones, pasando por las fases de diseño, construcción y mantenimiento, hasta su desaparición. BIMrras Podcast está patrocinado por ediliciaBIM, Soluciones BIM Inteligentes, en https://ediliciaBIM.com proporcionamos servicios de consultoría BIM

Entrevista a Alberto Cerdán. EUBIM. Si para un musulmán es obligada la visita a la Meca al menos una vez en su vida, para un BIMmer la visita obligada es el congreso EUBIM que se celebra en Valencia (España) todos los años. En este episodio hablamos con Alberto Cerdán, la cara visible del equipo que lo hace posible año tras año. Más en https://BIMrras.com Bienvenido al episodio 019 de BIMrras Podcast, el Primer Podcast Colaborativo sobre BIM en español ¡El PODCAST sobre BIM que Chuck Norris no se atreve a escuchar! Donde 4 arquitectos BIMtrastornados discutimos sobre todo lo relacionado con el mundo del Building Information Modeling. Dirigido a todos los profesionales que intervienen en el ciclo de vida de una edificación o infraestructura, desde las primeras ideas o intenciones, pasando por las fases de diseño, construcción y mantenimiento, hasta su desaparición. BIMrras Podcast está patrocinado por ediliciaBIM, Soluciones BIM Inteligentes, en https://ediliciaBIM.com proporcionamos servicios de consultoría BIM

Bio: Rocky Khamenian is the owner/operator of Bimmer & Benz Specialists in Costa Mesa, located in south Orange County. He is an active member of both Chapters 48 and 50 of the Automotive Service Councils of California and has served on the Board of Directors for both. Throughout his 32-year career, Rocky has continually increased his education to maintain the highest possible level of professionalism. In 1982, Rocky received his diploma in Automobile Engineering in the United Kingdom. He later achieved the status of Master Technician through ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) and he has completed a wide variety of technical classes on the repair and maintenance of BMW and Mercedes Benz vehicles through WTI. He has also taken classes in Autologic and Eurodiagnostics to elevate his technical knowledge, and he’s undergone various managerial courses through ESI and WTI. At the present time, he is in the process of being certified as a Bosch Master Technician. Although he now specializes in BMW and Mercedes Benz cars, Rocky began his career at an auto repair shop in London where he worked on all makes and models doing general repairs, eventually specializing in Mercedes Benz and BMW vehicles. After coming to the U.S. in October 1987, Rocky settled in San Diego where he was hired as the manager at a service and repair shop for import cars. Rocky first established his own business in May 1989 on Newport Boulevard in Costa Mesa. He was not only the owner of this business but also its sole employee, performing all repairs himself. He eventually moved to another location nearby, and then in January 2011, he purchased a larger and better-equipped property where, in his 23rd year as a business owner, he now employs four people and has to obtain corporate status. The secret to Rocky’s success is his commitment to customer service. His professional goal is to always exceed his customers’ expectations in caring for “the most important tool in their lives.” By continuing his education in both the technical and managerial fields, Rocky provides his customers with the best experience possible. He feels that it is imperative for shop owners to be up-to-date on the latest developments in repair, billing, customer notification, and record-keeping. He credits the many new software products with maintaining convenience and economy for his customers and for his business. In 2000, Rocky first joined ASCCA Chapter 50 and he immediately realized the benefits provided by the organization. ASCCA provided him with tools for interacting with other shop owners, exposure to new laws that apply to the repair industry and finding ways to reduce expenses while expanding customer service. He has become active on various ASCCA committees and eventually joined Chapter 48 as well as 50 in order to broaden his interactions with other shop owners. Looking to the future, Rocky will remain active with ASCCA as one of his main professional resources. He has seen colleagues come and go, but as the economy weakened he observed that the stronger shops are always those whose owners continually develop their skills. For this reason, Rocky refers to ASSCA as “the best education I’ve ever received. Key Talking Points He offers concierge service to his customers. Not much he won’t do for them. He is a frugal operator. Owns his own property. Carries no balances on his credit card. An owners obligation is to plan for the future. For the business, family, college, retirement. Rocky talks to a lot of people to get advice and information. He seeks help and ideas. He is an open book. This allows him who he chooses to work for. Started with 2 bays and would work non stop 10 years later invited to ASCCA meeting The network grew, gained a mentor, learned from everyone involved     High-end car service 45 cars per month Quality of work that...

Jackie Jouret is an automotive journalist who started working right after graduating from high school on the sports desk for the Oregon Journal. She continued writing through college and graduate school and was drawn to the world of motorsports and motorcycle racing. She became the Editor-in-Chief of City Bike and she continues to be a lifelong motorcyclist today. Jackie has worked at Forza, Bimmer, and Ross Periodicals magazines. In addition to editing magazines, she has written extensively for news reporting, car reviews, executive interviews, and history pieces. Today she writes for Vintage Motorsport magazine, Roundel and the BMW CCA Foundation. She authored the book ‘Heroes of Bavaria’ and she working on her next exhibit on the BMW 2002. Sitting next to Jackie in the photo above is Prince Leopold of Bavaria as they began their journey in the 2007 Mille Miglia.

Alex is back after a holiday break to host a guest, Lina Lipilina, who talks about her 1972 BMW 2002. 

Patrick McHugh always tinkered with ‘stuff’. His dad bought an ’85 BMW. They learned all about that car together. A friend, Eric, had a lift and was a BMW person who helped Patrick and his dad learn everything about the CAR. At 15 years old he started working in an airport, doing odd jobs, to earn credits to learn to be a pilot. He soloed at 16 years old. The day before college he got his pilot’s license Patrick attended Purdue University where he studied aeronautical technology. He kept flying and earned his instrument license and became an instructor. He loves to teach. As fate would have it, he became a pilot upon college graduation from Trans State Airlines a regional carrier for United. He was based in Richmond Virginia. With normal pilot downtime, he continued to tinker with BMW’s. He discovered that being a pilot was not for him, so he went into avionics and shade tree work at home. There were too many cars in the driveway, so he had to decide to stop or go into business. Bimmer Rescue was created in 2008 in Richmond Virginia and generates a big portion of its business through referrals. They earn their business through their professional service and attention given to each customer. Patrick’s goal is to develop a relationship with BMW, Mini, Audi, and Volkswagen owners that allows them to get the maximum amount of value from their vehicle rather than buying a new one. Talking Points: Patrick realized that he had no business training, he winged it all the way through. Via the World Pack Training Institute Expo in 2016 he discovered business coach, Cecil Bullard. He created an AVATAR to best know and understand his IDEAL customer. Know them when they walk in. Helps to target the demographic for marketing. Income, neighborhood, home value among others. He had to fire some customers. His people and culture mesh with what his AVATAR wants in a quality repair shop. He learned a lot about the dealer when his own car had an air bag recall. He had never been to a dealership before. His shop is calming. Art on the wall, jazz playing, a candle burning. A feeling that everything is going to be OK. He holds Art shows and learned it from Bogi Lateiner. (Listen to Bogi HERE (https://remarkableresults.biz/e027/) ) He displays art all the time in his lobby, but goes all out for an art show for artists that still have a day job. This is an example of community outreach. His goal is to get 50 – 60 people that have never been to the shop before. Many kids do want to work with their hands. So he created an in-shop program for students. He is doing STEM classes at his shop as it relates to the automotive. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) He holds classes on automotive training in the vain of STEM. His target age group is 12 years to 16 years old. He finds a customer who helps him recruit the students and run point on the class. Women’s car care clinic is also a community outreach program. He is a barcode nerd. He uses barcodes for all nuts, bolts and parts to be sure nothing is missed on a work order. Expensive parts become a stronger profit center. The bolt bin has a terminal with the SMS system and a barcode scanner. It is easy for the techs to do it. He uses a drop card in his marketing program as a part of his marketing efforts. He only targets vehicles that they work on. Bimmer Rescue Website (http://www.bimmerrescue.com) Shop Profile Number of locations: 1 Years in industry: 9 Years business ownership: 9 Number of technicians: 3 Number of service advisers: 1 Number of lifts: 5 Number of bays: 5 Days open: Mon – Fri Annual estimated volume: $1 M Percent Repair vs Maintenance: 50/50 Technician training hours per year: 60 Service adviser training hours per year: 30 Specialty: Heavy focus on community...

Summary: In 2004 Barbara Currier and her husband Michael were relocated to Richmond, VA, where she began teaching agility at All Dog Adventures. It was there that Barbara was introduced to Susan Garrett and her amazing foundation-based training, centered around impulse control and relationship building with your dog.   She continues to train with some of the best handlers in the world and has implemented what she has learned from each of them into her training program. She became heavily involved in the OneMind Dogs handling method in 2014. She has successfully competed in agility with over 10 different breeds of dogs. Along the way, she started her own in home training and behavioral rehabilitation business. She was the trainer for Richmond Boxer Rescue and also assisted Southeastern Virginia Golden Retriever Rescue in assessing some of their dogs. Over the years, Barbara has worked extensively with many rescue organizations in numerous states. Barbara has also worked as an animal wrangler for Marvel's Ant-Man, 90 Minutes in Heaven, the TV series Satisfaction and various commercials. Today Barbara is the head dog trainer for the F.I.D.O Program run at Georgia Tech which creates wearable computing for military, SAR and service dogs. Links Party of 2 (PO2) - Barbara's Website F.I.D.O at Georgia Tech Next Episode:  To be released 10/13/2017, featuring Loretta Mueller to talk about managing a multi-dog household. TRANSCRIPTION: Melissa Breau: This is Melissa Breau, and you're listening to the Fenzi Dog Sports podcast, brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, an online school dedicated to providing high quality instruction for competitive dog sports, using only the most current and progressive training methods. Today I'll be talking to Barbara Currier. In 2004, Barbara and her husband, Michael, were relocated to Richmond, VA, where she began teaching agility at All Dog Adventures. It was there that Barbara was introduced to Susan Garrett and her amazing foundation based training centered around impulse control and relationship building with your dog. She continues to train with some of the best handlers in the world and has implemented what she has learned, from each of them, into her training program. She became heavily involved in the OneMind Dogs handling method, in 2014. She successfully competed in agility with over ten different breeds of dogs. Along the way, she started her own in-home training and behavioral rehabilitation business. She was the trainer for Richmond Boxer Rescue, and also assisted Southeastern Virginia Golden Retriever Rescue and assessing some of their dogs. Over the years, Barbara has worked extensively with many rescue organizations in numerous states. Barbara has also worked as an animal wrangler for Marvel's Ant-Man, 90 Minutes in Heaven, the TV series, Satisfaction, and various commercials. Today Barbara is the head dog trainer for the FIDO Program, run at Georgia Tech, which creates wearable computing for military search and rescue service dogs. Hi, Barbara. Welcome to the podcast. Barbara Currier: Thanks for having me, Melissa. I'm really happy to be here. Melissa Breau: As a new FDSA instructor, I'm looking forward to getting to know you a little bit. Barbara Currier: Thank you. Melissa Breau: To start us out, do you want to just tell us a little bit about the dogs that you have now and what you're working on with them? Barbara Currier: Sure. I have four dogs, currently, two Border Collies, a Parson Russell Terrier, and a Miniature Poodle. My oldest is Piper. She is the Parson Russell Terrier. She's 8 years old. I got her when she was 2 years old. She belonged to a friend of mine, who passed away unexpectedly. We tried agility with her, but she didn't love it. She loved it when there was cheese around, but the moment the treats went away, it was more of, okay, I'll do it, but the love clearly wasn't there. She's also built like a typical terrier, so she's very front-end heavy. She's really straight in the shoulder, and I really struggled with keeping her sound. I specifically thought, when we would work weave poles and when we would do A-frame stuff, she was constantly coming up lame, and so I decided since she didn't particularly love it, and I, you know, didn't want to keep injuring her, that I would just find something else that she would like better, so one of the things that she's always loved is swimming, so I decided to try dock diving with her, and that is, truly, her love. We don't need to have cheese, or any type of treat, within a 50-mile radius and she will happily do her dock diving all day long, so that's been really fun. I have a Border Collie, Brazen. I have two Border Collies. Brazen is the oldest of the two, by a few months. She's 8 years old. I got her from a breeder, in Virginia, when she was 8 weeks old. Unfortunately, she has a lot of health problems, so she has not really been able to do any type of sport. She has some minor brain damage. The best way to describe her is, basically, she's like autistic. She doesn't deal well with any types of changes in her environment. She tends to be a self-mutilator, so when anything changes, like my neighbor parks his truck in a different part of his driveway, she'll rip the hair out of her body, so we've gotten that under control. It was really bad, when she was a puppy, but we've gotten it under control, but she doesn't handle any types of changes well, so she's happiest when she can just be at home, on the property, so we let her just do that. She also has a very severe case of Border Collie collapse, so she passes out whenever she has any type of hard exercise, even just playing frisbee, so we have to, kind of, keep that managed too, so unfortunately, she never really got to do any type of performance, but she's happy being at home and chilling and getting out and playing. We have five acres, completely fenced, so she gets plenty of room to run around, so that's, kind of, what she does. Blitz is my other Border Collie. He is also 8. I adopted him from Bimmer's Border Collie Rescue, in Virginia, when he was 10 months old. He just recently retired from agility due to, at 7, he tore his psoas and we rehabbed that for a year, and then, when he came back, he was sound for about two months, and then he injured his flexor tendon, and I felt like we were having progressive injuries, and that was not the way I wanted him to be in his later years. I wanted him to be able to enjoy life and do all of the things that he loves to do without constant rehabbing, so I made the decision to retire him from agility, about three months ago. It just seemed like that was the thing that kept injuring him, but everything else, in life, wasn't, so it just seemed like it was the right choice, and he's loving retirement. He's doing dock diving now. He's also my service dog. I am hypoglycemic, and he actually detects it about 30 minutes before I know anything is going to happen, and if I eat, then I don't have any episodes, so he is, kind of, my other half. He's just amazing.   Then my youngest is Miso. She is a Miniature Poodle. She is 3 years old, and I got her from a breeder in Florida, when she was 8 weeks, and actually waited for 10 years to get a puppy from her line, and she was worth every year I waited because she has been perfect since the moment she came home. She's been competing for about a year and a half now, in agility, and in her first year, of competing, she actually qualified for AKC Nationals, and she's, actually, the seventh ranking dog in the 12-inch division, in the country, and she's already been to two world team tryouts, and won round one of the FCI World Team tryout. She's already qualified for her second AKC Nationals. She's qualified for USDAA Cynosport, and she is one double q away from her MACH, and at this point she's only been trialing a year and a half, and I actually only trial about once a month because I am so busy, so she is pretty remarkable. Melissa Breau: Wow. That's impressive. Barbara Currier: Yeah. Yes. She is a super impressive little girl, so she's been really, really fun and we have a new puppy coming, in the fall, hopefully. Melissa Breau: Fingers crossed. Barbara Currier: Yeah. Yeah. It's all good. Melissa Breau: Yeah. So, how did you originally get started in all of this, in dog training and agility. I mentioned a little bit, kind of in the bio, I think 2004, right, so what kind of kicked things off? Barbara Currier: Well, in the late ‘90s, I adopted a 9 month old Chihuahua, named Cabal, from Chihuahua Rescue, and he was my first dog, as an adult, you know, we had dogs growing up, but he was my very first dog, and at the time I was technician at a veterinarian hospital and one of the technicians that I worked with, there, she bred and trained Belgian Tervurens and competed them in obedience and tracking, and so she started working with me on training dogs, and training for obedience and tracking, and I started, kind of, assisting with her and learning, kind of, the trade, and during our training we discovered that Cabal had a chemical imbalance, which made him, sort of, a challenge to train, so I'm kind of obsessive in anything I do, and I have to learn everything I can and be the best at everything I can, and so I became obsessive on learning about behavior training and how everything I could do to make him have the happiest, most well rounded, stable life, which we were quite successful at. He went on to compete in agility, and he did obedience and carting and climbed mountains all over the White Mountains, in New Hampshire, and taught me so much about dog training, and he really is what opened up the whole world of dog sports for me. Melissa Breau: So, what got you started, kind of, training positively? Was it that way from the beginning? What got you started on that part of your journey? Barbara Currier: Well, again, it kind of stemmed back to Cabal. When I started training him, it was, kind of, the old school method of the collar corrections, and there was always this nagging, in the back of my head of, you know, I'm collar correcting a six-pound Chihuahua. There's got to be a better way, and my background is in equestrian show jumping, and I trained horses for many years, and I was never a harsh physical trainer with my horses either, and I feel like training dogs and training horses is not entirely different, and agility and show jumping are not a lot different, in the way things need to be trained except agility is far less dangerous than show jumping, so that's always fun. So, I've always, kind of, wanted to have a bond with my animals and train my animals through trust and mutual respect. I don't want a relationship built out of fear and pain, so that's when I started looking into, you know, there's got to be more positive ways that I can train this dog without having to collar correct and do those types of physical corrections. Melissa Breau: How would you describe your training philosophy these days? Barbara Currier: I really like for my dogs to think of training as lots of games. So, again, I want my relationship to be, with them, a partnership that's based completely on trust, and so I want them to understand that, you know, if they get something wrong, not to shut down. You know, a mistake is just that didn't work, try something else, and so, to them, it's just a big puzzle that they're trying to figure out, so they never have a fear of, I'm going to be angry, or you know, they're going to get hurt in any way. It's just a big game, and it's a puzzle they're trying to figure out with lots of rewards throughout it. You know, every time I bring them out for any type of training, they're just all thinking that it's the most wonderful thing in the world, and that's how, I think, it should be, with any animal that you're training.    Melissa Breau: So, I have to say, kind of working on your bio, it seems like you've had the opportunity to do lots of different really interesting things, in the world of dogs, from animal wrangling to working on wearable computing, so I wanted to ask a little more about what you do now. Can you tell us just a little bit about the FIDO Program there, at Georgia Tech, and what you're working on with the dogs there? Barbara Currier: Sure. So, FIDO stands for Facilitating Interactions for Dogs with Occupations. My best friend, Dr. Melody Jackson, she's a professor there, at Georgia Tech, and she runs the brain lab and the animal computer interaction lab. She came up with the idea of creating wearable computing for service dogs, military dogs, police, search and rescue, any type of working dog, and she asked me to come on to oversee the dog training aspects of the work. Within the last year, I've been really busy with travel, and so I, actually, haven't been working a lot with them, on the project, and she's actually taking over most of the dog training aspect, the pilot testing, with her dog, but up to this point, a lot of the stuff that they've created, it's kind of funny, when I tell people what I do there, the team that creates all the stuff, it's Melody Jackson and her lab partner Thad Starner, they're brilliant people, and the students that all work there are super brilliant. I am not a techy person. I'm lucky if I can turn my computer on, I just train dogs, so I kind of compare it to like the big bang theory, and I'm Penny amongst all of these brilliant people, and they just say stuff and I'm like, that's great, just tell me what you want the dogs to do. That's, kind of, where my expertise is, and I don't have any idea what the technical aspect of it is, but we've, actually, created some really cool things. They've created a vest that a service dog is trained to activate that has a tug sensor on it, and so we had a woman come to us that had a speech problem where she doesn't have, she can't project her voice out very loudly, and she's also wheelchair bound, and she was at the dog park, one day, with her dog, and her wheelchair got stuck in some mud, and she couldn't holler to anybody because her voice just didn't project like that, and she really needed, like, a way that she could send her service dog to get help to come back, and you know, but a dog running up to somebody, at a dog park, barking, nobody is going to think that's anything unusual. So, they created a vest that has a computer on it, and the dog has a tug sensor, on the vest, so she can direct the dog to go to somebody, and the dog can go up and it will pull a tug sensor and the vest will actually say, excuse me, my handler needs assistance, please follow me, and the dog can bring that person back to the handler.   Melissa Breau: That's pretty cool. Barbara Currier: Yeah. It's super cool. So, my dog, Blitz, my Border Collie, Blitz, and Melody's Border Collie, Sky, are the two main test subjects for all of the stuff that we create. We have a few other dogs that we use consistently, but most of these things, like, we just bring in random people, and their dogs, to train everything, but Sky and Blitz, kind of, go through everything first, and we work all the bugs out on them. They've created a haptic bodysuit that allows handlers to communicate with SAR dogs from a distance, so, for instance, if a SAR dog is looking for a child with down syndrome, or autism, where they may be afraid of dogs, so a lot of times the SAR dogs will work at a very far distance from the handler, and they don't want the dogs to scare the person into running more. So, the SAR dogs can have like a camera on their vest, so when they find, whatever they're looking for, we have a computer that's on their vest that they can activate their GPS, so it sends out exactly where their location is, but then the owner can give the dog commands through this haptic vest that has vibrating sensors, in different parts of the dog's bodies, and each sensor vibrating, on a certain part of the body, means something, so, like, when the sensor vibrates on the back, that means lie down, so the handler can then vibrate the back sensor that tells the dog to lie down and stay, but the handler can be, you know, 20, 30, 40 feet away, so that's been really fun to work with that. We've taught dogs how to use large touchscreens, so for like hearing dogs, in the house, a lot of times, they don't wear vests, and so when a hearing dog hears something, they just go to their handler and they need to take them to the source of the sound, but sometimes we don't want them to take them to the source of the sound, like a tornado siren or a fire alarm, so we've created a large touchscreen that the dogs can differentiate the sounds, and they can actually go to the touch screen and detect fire alarm, and hit that, and like if the handler is wearing something that's called Google Glass, it will show up in the Google Glass that the fire alarm is going off, or if the doorbell is ringing, maybe the handler just doesn't want to get up and answer it, so the dog can actually differentiate the sounds and tell them, by using, it's like a giant iPad, exactly what sensor is going off. Melissa Breau: Interesting. Barbara Currier: Yeah. It's been really fun to watch the dogs be able to do all of these amazing things, and it's been really fun to watch the students say, do you think a dog can do this? I'm like, sure they can, and they do. I mean, it's just amazing what dogs can do. Melissa Breau: So, what about your experience animal wrangling? Do you want to share a little bit about that work? Barbara Currier: Yeah. I don't do it anymore. It's, honestly, not as glamourous as it sounds. Some of it's fun, some of it, not so much. It depends on, you know, the set you're working on, like the TV series, Satisfaction was super fun to work on, the people were really great. That was with my friend's dog. The producers were really great, but like the movies aren't always so fun to work on because the days are really, really long, and a lot of these people have no idea what it means to train animals, and so they, kind of, think that they're little computers and you can just program in whatever you want, and just change it, on the fly, and the dogs should just automatically know how to do it. It just can be a little frustrating sometimes, and so I did it for about two years and got burned out pretty quickly. Melissa Breau: Fair enough. Now I know that, I kind of mentioned, in the bio, a little bit about Susan Garrett, and I know that you have been able to work with a lot of different excellent handlers, in the agility world, so I wanted to ask a little bit about how working with those professionals has experienced and shaped your training. Barbara Currier: Well I have been lucky to work with some of the most amazing dog trainers, in the world, and I have to say, I've learned something from every trainer I've ever worked with. I'm a firm believer that there's always somebody out there that can teach us something, and the day that we feel that people don't know more than we do, then our education stops, and so I, for one, always want to keep learning and evolving, in my dog training, so even if I go and I take away one thing, from a weekend seminar, well that's one thing that I didn't have going into it, so, to me, it's just worth it. Melissa Breau: For those not familiar with OneMind Dog handling, specifically, do you mind just briefly, kind of, explaining what it is? Barbara Currier: Sure. The OneMind Dog handling, it's a handling method that's based on how dogs naturally respond to our physical cues, and what works best, from the dog's perspective, so it basically teaches us to speak the dog language instead of trying to force dogs to understand us, so a lot of the handling comes very, very natural to the dogs and takes little to no training. It's mostly just training the humans to learn how to speak to the dog, but the dog's, right from the beginning, really understand it quite well. I love when I'm working with a student, and I tell them to do something, and they're like, I don't think my dog's going to do that, and I say, if you do this, they will, and then the dogs do, and they're like, wow. I didn't know my dog could do that. Melissa Breau: So, the real question is, who's harder to train, the students or the dogs? Barbara Currier: Always the students. The dogs are easy. Melissa Breau: What was it that, kind of, originally attracted you to OMD? Barbara Currier: Well Blitz was 4 years old, when I got introduced to OneMind, and I was really struggling with Blitz, and I was having a very hard time. Our cue rate was extremely low. He was a very, very fast dog. He was very obstacle focused, and I just was really, really struggling with him, and I had never had a dog that I struggled that hard with. I've always been a very successful agility handler, and I was just really starting to doubt myself, and then I was introduced, I went to a seminar, I was introduced into the OneMind system, and immediately it was like Blitz was saying, oh, thank you. Finally, somebody is going to help her. It kind of just like came into place, and after one seminar, I went to a trial, that weekend, wear we hadn't cued in months, I think we came home with four cues, in one weekend, which was unheard of, for us, and that was after one seminar, so then I was really hooked, and then Jaakko and Janita, who are the founders, of OneMind, they did a tour, in the United States, a few years back, and they asked to come to my school, and so we hosted them, and they ended up staying with us. We hosted them for a weekend, and then they had like three weeks off between our place and where they were going next, and so we said, why don't you just stay here, and we'll show you around Georgia, and take you hiking, so they stayed and insisted on working with us every day to thank us for our hospitality, and so having three weeks of pure immersion into the OneMind system, I was completely hooked, and the difference that it made, in Blitz, was just out of control, and Miso is the first dog I've ever had that was trained, from day one, with the OneMind handling system, and the difference in her skill level, going out to start competing and the difference in any dog that I've ever had, has been night and day, and so I just was hook, line, and sinker sucked in. Melissa Breau: So, I want to talk a little bit about the class you have coming up, that kind of include some of those handling methods, so it's called Making It Easy, 12 Commonly Used OneMind Dog Inspired Techniques. Can you just share a little bit about what you will cover in that class? Barbara Currier: Sure. So, the OneMind handling system has 30 different handling techniques, and for the average person, who does AKC, USDAA, you're not going to use all 30 handling techniques. You'll use a lot more as you start getting into the international type handling, but this course will cover the 12 most commonly used techniques that people are going to use weekend to weekend, at their local trials. Melissa Breau: So, what are some of the, I guess, the common sticking points, for handlers, looking to teach those skills. How do you problem solve for some of those issues? Barbara Currier: Basically, one of the things that I see handlers struggle with the most is maintaining connection with their dogs while looking where they need to be going. So, dogs seek out connection with our face, when we're running, and if they can't find that connection, with our face, depending on the dog, they can have different reactions. Some dogs will just stop running through the obstacles and just try to drive around and curl in front of you, to search for your face, some will start dropping bars, some will just find a line and take it, so if we're not connected with our dogs, we also can't see whether they're committing to the correct obstacles and when we need to execute their turn signals, but our body wants us to, through self-preservation, look where we're going, so the hardest thing, for students, is to learn how to run forward, with your head looking back, and be connected with your dog, and see where you're going out of your peripheral vision, so I teach my students to basically go out and get used to running a course while looking behind you, and using your peripheral vision, because everybody has it, but again, it's kind of a brain training thing that the more you use it, the stronger it gets. When I first started doing it, I kind of saw blurry objects, in my peripheral, but I was never comfortable to run a whole course that way, where the more I went out and just practiced running a course, without my dog, and the stronger my peripheral vision got, so I can run full courses now and not worry about running into things, while staying strongly connected to my dogs, so that's probably the thing that I see most people struggle with, and my little games that I've created to help that seems to really help them with that. Melissa Breau: Do you want to talk just, maybe, a little more about which of the OneMind Dog handling techniques are, kind of, included in your class? I know you said the 12 most commonly used ones, but what are some of those? Barbara Currier: So, in the first week, we're going to start off with the most common handling technique that everybody knows, but a lot of people, actually, execute incorrectly, which is the front cross, so everybody probably knows that, but it's also one of the most commonly misused and done incorrectly, so we're tackling that right off the bat, and then we'll move into the forced front cross. Then, into week two, we address the Jaakko Turn and the reverse spin. Melissa Breau: So, for somebody not agility, like, savvy, what is that, the Jaakko turn? Barbara Currier: The Jaakko turn kind of takes the place of the traditional Post Turn, so in the traditional Post Turn as we're rotating around. Our chest laser is opened up to tall of these obstacles that we don't want our dog to take, so as we're rotating our dog, saying, is it that obstacle, is it that obstacle, is it that obstacle, and it's not until we actually get to where we want to go that we say, no, no, it's this one. Where the Jaakko Turn, we get the collection, at the jump, but the dog actually goes around behind our back, so our chest never opens up to all the obstacles we don't want, it's only going to be driving straight to the one obstacle we do want, so it's a really good technique for dogs that are super obstacle focused and really like to scope out lines on their own.   Then the next technique we'll tackle, in week two, is the Reverse Spin, which is, basically, it, sort of, looks like a Jaakko, but it doesn't get you as tight collection as a Jaakko. Your exit line is different, but it's a really good handling move to use if you, say your dog is on a pinwheel, and you want the first and the third jump but not the second jump, out on the pinwheel. By doing a reverse spin, you're going to change the dog's exit line and it's going to create collection for the dog, so you will not get that jump out on their natural path because you created a turn with more collection. It's kind of hard to explain without looking at a map, but. Melissa Breau: Yeah, but still. Barbara Currier: Then, in week three, we're going to look at the Reverse Wrap, which is a tight turn off of the backside of a jump, and Rear Cross, which is another one most everybody is familiar with but often done incorrectly. Week four we will look at a Lap Turn, which is a U-shaped turn that the dog turn happens on the flat, and I use Lap Turns so often, in pulling my dog to, if we're on a course, and the course is sending the dog to the tunnel, but the judge has nicely picked the offside tunnel, for the opening, Lap Turns work so great for that. I also, often, Lap Turn my dog into weave poles, on AKC courses, so that's a great one, and then we're going to move into the Double Lap, which is a Lap Turn to a Front Cross, and create the very tight O-shape turn, on a wing, for a dog. Week five we'll look at the Whisky Turn, which is a very shallow Rear Cross, and we are going to work on the Blind Cross, which I think is one of the most fantastic moves ever, for so many people, especially people that have knee issues because you don't have to deal with rotation, and it keeps you going forward on the line, but there are appropriate places to put Blind Crosses and places where a Front Cross would be a better choice, but not a lot of people understand. Then, week six, we'll work on the German Turn, which is a backside, it's a little hard to explain, it's a backside, almost like to a Serpentine into a Blind Cross, and that's a really fun one to do, and I actually use that one quite a bit, in premiere courses, and kind of the tournament classes in the USDAA classes. Then the Tandem Turn, which is a turn away from the handler, for the dog, on the flat, and that's a really good turn to have if you are on a straightway and you're having trouble getting down, in front of your dog, to do a turn, a Tandem Turn is a really, really handy move to have, especially when it's a straight line to a back side and you just know you're not beating your dog down that line. Melissa Breau: So, it sounds like you're definitely going to cover, kind of, the how to do all of these things. Are you also talking a little bit about when to use each of them, in the course? Barbara Currier: Yes. So, the course will be broken down to, step by step, how to train, on one jump, and then I'm giving them short sequences of three to eight obstacles, where they're going to see where this could fit into a course. Melissa Breau: Is there anything else you think the students, who are kind of trying to decide their classes, because this will go out during October registration, so anything else that students should, maybe, know if they're considering the class? Barbara Currier: Well I think it's important that, you know, and I put in there the pre-requisite for Loretta's class, because this isn't going to be the class where you are going to learn how to sequence one or two obstacles. The dogs, coming in, should know how to do, you know, at least eight obstacles in a row, just meaning jumps and a tunnel, so as long as they have a firm understanding of that, and I would assume that, coming in, they know what a Front Cross is and they know what a Rear Cross is. Beyond that, the other ones are all, you know, not ones that I would expect them to know coming in. Some people may know them, the other stuff, but I would, kind of, hope that everybody knows what a Front Cross and a Rear Cross is because those are the basics and everything, kind of, builds off of those. Melissa Breau: Okay. Excellent. We're getting close to, kind of, the end here, so I want to ask you the three questions that I always as, at the end of an interview. The first one, and I think some of my guests would say this is, probably, the hardest question, but what is the dog related accomplishment that you are proudest of? Barbara Currier: You know, I'm probably proudest of my school, Party of 2. I have a really large student base, here in Georgia, and I am so lucky to have the best students. They are just the greatest group of people, and they always want to push themselves to be better. I throw the craziest stuff at them. If I find a comfort level, I'm always looking how to push people out of it, and they are always willing to rise to the challenge, and they are so supportive of each other. We're like a big, giant family, and everybody is always willing to help anyone out, and I just love it. I'm just super proud of all of my students, at my school. Melissa Breau: Excellent. What is the best piece of training advice that you've ever heard? Barbara Currier: Oh, that's easy. Comparison is the thief of joy, is the best training advice I have ever had, and I remind myself that often. So, basically, not compare yourself to other dog trainers, your dog to other dogs, your dog to your dog's litter mates, or your friend's dog, or your trainer's dogs because, then, it overshadows any progress or triumphs that you made because you're always comparing it to somebody else, and it never feels like enough. Melissa Breau: Then, our last one, here, is who is someone else, in the dog world, that you look up to? Barbara Currier: That's a tough one. I'm not sure I can only pick one. I've have the longest training relationship with my mentor and coach, Tracy Sklenar. She's been my coach for over 10 years, but since I've become involved with OneMind, Jen Pinder and Mary Ellen Barry have been instrumental in my progression and mastering the OneMind handling system, so I would have to say it would be those three amazing, talented ladies that are at the top of my list. Melissa Breau:  Fair enough. Well thank you, so much, for coming on the podcast, Barbara. This has been great. Barbara Currier: Thank you, so much, for having me. I really enjoyed myself. Melissa Breau: Good. Thank you, so much, to our listeners, for tuning in. We'll be back next week, with Loretta Mueller to talk about managing a multi-dog household. As someone who just brought home dog number two, I'm looking forward to talking about skills we can learn and teach our dogs to make life go a little smoother. Don't miss it. If you haven't already, subscribe to our podcast in iTunes, or the podcast app of your choice, to have our next episode automatically downloaded to your phone, as soon as it becomes available. CREDITS: Today's show is brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. Special thanks to Denise Fenzi for supporting this podcast. Music provided royalty-free by BenSound.com; the track featured here is called “Buddy.” Audio editing provided by Chris Lang and transcription written by CLK Transcription Services.

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