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Hey everybody, welcome to the RV Podcast News Edition for Monday, January 19, 2026. I'm Mike Wendland.This is where we cut through the noise and bring you what's really happening right now in the RV lifestyle and the RV industry. Five stories this week, and taken together they paint a clear picture.The RV world is not just changing. It is restructuring.Let's get started.STORY 1. TAMPA SUPERSHOW AND THE MEGA-DEALERS GET EVEN BIGGERThe Florida RV SuperShow wrapped up this weekend in Tampa, and once again it was the Super Bowl of RVing. Huge crowds, massive inventory, and a lot of signals about where the industry thinks things are headed.One number really stood out.Lazydays RV, now operating as Lazydays RV powered by Campers Inn, announced it brought more than 450 RVs to the show. Four hundred and fifty units on the grounds. There were over 1,300 new models here. That means Lazydays, if it really bought that many uits - I didnt count them - accounted for a third of the total new units on display.That is more than confidence. That is making a statement and claiming market power.It highlights how the biggest RV chains keep getting bigger. Camping World, General RV, Blue Compass, and Campers Inn have all been aggressively buying up smaller dealerships across the country.In many markets, those big names now sit next to each other, or even across the street from one another.That kind of saturation creates brutal competition and raises a serious question. How many stores can a market really support?What we kept hearing in Tampa is that 2026 may be the year underperforming locations start quietly closing.We already saw a preview late in 2025 when Camping World abruptly shut down its store in Escanaba, Michigan.For shoppers, this environment cuts both ways. There is more inventory and more choice, but dealers are under pressure to move aging stock. That pressure can work in your favor, if you negotiate wisely.STORY 2. INFLUENCER FATIGUE. THE MARKETING MODEL IS BREAKING DOWNAnother major theme at the Tampa show had nothing to do with floorplans.Influencer fatigue.By our count, there are now at least 500 so-called RV influencers. Probably more. Anyone with a cellphone camera can claim the title, and many have.For years, manufacturers poured money, free gear, and perks into this system.But saturation has changed everything.Behind the scenes, RV manufacturers and marketing teams are saying the influencer model no longer delivers like it once did. They report being flooded with demands for free RVs, guaranteed commissions, and paid travel just to show up.There are clear signs of a pullback.Winnebago has ended relationships with some influencers. Keystone RV has done the same.The issue is trust. When every product is “the best ever,” audiences stop believing any of it.I overheard it firsthand in Tampa. Outside the influencer building, one man said, “I'd be an influencer too if they gave me free stuff. But since that hasn't happened, I don't trust what any of them say. Free stuff and money can buy anything.”That comment captures the problem perfectly.STORY 3. TARIFFS ARE HAMMERING MANUFACTURERS, AND ROADTREK MAY BE THE HARDEST HITAnother major topic of quiet but intense conversation at the SuperShow was tariffs and the damage they are doing to certain RV manufacturers.Start with Europe.The Italian manufacturer Wingamm has been trying to bring compact Class B style motorhomes into the U.S. market for at least the last four years. At one point, the tariff hit on a Wingamm imported from Italy was estimated at roughly $70,000.That nearly killed the effort.The tariff has since been restructured into a fixed import fee announced in mid-2025, about $9,500 on the Oasi 540.1 and roughly $11,100 on other models. Even so, Wingamm has now turned to crowdfunding to help finance its U.S. market entry.Canada is being hit even harder.Many popular Class B vans sold in the U.S. are built in Canada. Tariffs stack up at every step.A prime example is Leisure Travel Vans.Their Unity models use Mercedes Sprinter chassis and major components built in Germany, shipped to Canada, assembled there, and then exported to the United States. Tariffs apply to the chassis, the imported parts, and the finished vehicle.Industry sources say tariffs alone are adding at least $20,000 to the price of a Leisure Travel Vans motorhome. The new Mercedes Benz model that introduced at the show last week was sticker shock on steroids. It's show price was $272,000. For a B + van. Over a quarter of a million dollars! Yikes. And then there's Class B campervan maker Roadtrek, made in Ontario.Roadtrek's situation may be the most severe.The company has struggled since 2019, following a massive financial scandal involving its previous owners that ended in bankruptcy. Roadtrek is currently owned by a French RV company that took control as part of that restructuring.Since then, Roadtrek has faced repeated Mercedes Sprinter chassis shortages, production disruptions, a weak market, and the loss of key personnel.Most recently, Roadtrek lost its longtime National Sales Manager, Mike Williams, widely known across the industry and to customers as “Canada Mike.” He has now joined Sunshine State RVs in Gainesville, Florida, where some are already calling him “Florida Mike.”That is a significant loss of leadership and visibility for the brand.At Tampa, the buzz was everywhere. Roadtrek is struggling badly, and many insiders believe the company may be for sale again. Nothing official, but the talk was constant and came from dealers, current employees,  and industry veterans.Tariffs are a huge reason for all of this pressure.STORY 4. MORE CONSOLIDATION, MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN LIKELY TO BE SOLDAnd speaking of major brands being in play, we're hearing strong indications of another significant acquisition.Multiple sources tell us that Midwest Automotive Design, a high-end builder of luxury Class B motorhomes on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter platform, is about to be sold.The buyer, according to what we're hearing, is Alliance RV.Alliance RV was founded in 2019 by industry veterans Ryan and Coley Brady and is best known for its Paradigm line of luxury fifth wheels. The company has built a reputation for high-quality construction and strong customer loyalty.Midwest Automotive Design is a powerhouse in the luxury van segment. It is known for models like the Passage and Luxe Cruiser and has also built private-label vans for Ultimate Toys, Chinook, Holiday Rambler, Fleetwood, and American Coach under the REV Group umbrella.This is not a small boutique operation.If confirmed, this move would signal Alliance's expansion beyond towables into the premium motorized market.It reinforces the larger pattern. The RV industry is entering a major consolidation phase, with strong operators positioning themselves to acquire respected niche brands as costs rise and margins tighten.STORY 5. ZION NATIONAL PARK WILL RESTRICT LARGE RVS ON A KEY ROUTENow an important heads-up for anyone planning a Southwest RV trip.Zion National Park has announced a major change taking effect June 7, 2026.Large vehicles will no longer be allowed to travel through the Zion–Mount Carmel Highway, including the famous tunnel.Vehicles longer than about thirty-five feet, wider than seven feet ten inches, taller than eleven feet four inches, or weighing more than fifty thousand pounds will be prohibited. The long-standing escort system for oversized vehicles is being eliminated.The Park Service says the road was never designed for modern RVs and that safety concerns drove the decision.You can still visit Zion, but many large motorhomes and fifth wheels will need alternate routes or off-site parking.This is a major planning issue for RVers heading west.BONUS STORY. HONDA OFFICIALLY ENTERS THE RV SPACE WITH A LIGHTWEIGHT TRAILERAnd here's one of those moments when we get to say, we told you so. This is a BONUS STORY THIS WEEK.Two episodes ago, we reported that Honda was quietly working on something big in the RV space. Now it's official.Honda has unveiled the Base Station Prototype, an all-new lightweight travel trailer designed by Honda engineers at the company's U.S. research and development centers in Los Angeles and Ohio.This is not a rebadged camper. Honda says the Base Station Prototype brings segment-first innovations that only Honda can deliver.The stated goal is to “democratize outdoor adventures.” In plain English, make RVing accessible to more people.Honda designed the Base Station to be towed by many of the most popular vehicles in America, including crossovers like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, as well as electric vehicles such as the Honda Prologue and Honda's upcoming 0-Series SUV.That is a major shift.Most lightweight trailers still require full-size trucks or large SUVs. Honda is aiming directly at the millions of households that already own smaller vehicles and have been priced out of RV ownership.Honda also says the Base Station will remain competitively priced in the lightweight travel trailer segment, signaling this is not just a concept vehicle but a serious market entry.If Honda follows through, this could reshape the entry-level RV market in a very big way.And as soon as we can see one in person, you know we'll bring you a full report.CLOSINGAlright. That's this week's RV News Edition of the RV Podcast. For links, documents, and deeper background on every story we covered today, be sure to check the show notes on our website at RVPodcast.com. That's our central hub for everything we do, podcasts, blogs, videos, and our community.You can also leave us a voice message, comment, question, or tip right there on the site. We read them all, and many of them help shape future episodes.And a quick reminder that on February 5, I'll be hosting a live, interactive RV Travel Planning Workshop designed to help you plan smarter trips, avoid costly mistakes, and travel with confidence. You'll find all the details and registration information at RVPodcast.com/workshop.That's your RV Podcast Monday News Edition for Jan. 19, 2026. We'll be back Wednesday with our Stories from the Road RV Podcast. I'm Mike Wendland. Thanks for listening, and until next time, have fun, make friends, and find adventure. Happy Trails.Sources and Further Reading2026 Florida RV SuperShow and Dealer ConsolidationLazydays by Campers Inn Brings Over 450 RVs to Tampa Showhttps://rv-pro.com/news/lazydays-by-campers-inn-brings-over-450-rvs-to-tampa-show/Florida RV Trade Association, Official 2026 Florida RV SuperShow Pagehttps://www.frvta.org/show/florida-rv-supershow/Influencer Fatigue and RV Marketing ShiftWinnebago Industries Corporate News and Investor Updateshttps://investor.winnebagoind.com/Keystone RV Company Official Sitehttps://www.keystonerv.com/Tariffs and Cross-Border RV Industry ImpactRV Dealers Association of Canada Update on Counter Tariffshttps://rvbusiness.com/rvda-canada-gives-update-on-counter-tariffs-on-u-s-rvs/How Tariffs Could Impact the RV Industryhttps://www.rv.com/rv/how-tariffs-could-impact-the-rv-industry/Canadian RV Association Statement on U.S.–Canada Tariff Impacthttps://www.rvnews.com/crva-issues-update-on-u-s-canada-tariff-impact/Class B Forum Discussion on Canadian Tariffshttps://www.classbforum.com/threads/canadian-tariffs.654811/Wingamm European Import TariffsWingamm Official Websitehttps://wingamm.com/Wingamm Oasi 540.1 Model Pagehttps://wingamm.com/en/oasi-540-1/Invest in W Motorhome Sales North America (equity crowdfunding on StartEngine)https://www.startengine.com/offering/wmotorhomeLeisure Travel Vans Tariff ExposureLeisure Travel Vans Official Websitehttps://leisurevans.com/Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Global Production Informationhttps://www.mbvans.com/en/sprinter/Roadtrek Company BackgroundCourt-Ordered Receivership for Erwin Hymer Group North America (which included Roadtrek)https://rvldealernews.com/the-court-appointed-receivership-auction-of-erwin-hymer-group-north-america-will-begin-on-tuesday-july-16-and-continue-until-friday-july-19-2019/How Rapido Group Plotted the Rebirth of Roadtrek https://rv-pro.com/features/how-rapido-plotted-rebirth-roadtrek/ Roadtrek Motorhomes Official Websitehttps://roadtrek.com/Alliance RV and Midwest Automotive Design PurchasAlliance RV Official Websitehttps://www.alliancerv.com/Midwest Automotive Design Official Websitehttps://midwestautomotivedesign.com/Midwest Automotive Design About Us Pagehttps://www.midwestautomotivedesign.com/about-us/Midwest Automotive Design Luxe Cruiser Modelhttps://www.midwestautomotivedesign.com/luxury-vans/luxe-cruiser/REV Group Brand Portfoliohttps://www.revgroup.com/our-brands/Zion National Park Large RV RestrictionsZion National Park to Restrict Large Vehicles on Zion–Mount Carmel Highway Beginning June 7, 2026https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2026/01/zion-national-park-restrict-large-vehicles-traveling-zion-mt-carmel-highwayZion to Ban Most Large RVs on Mount Carmel Highwayhttps://www.thetraveler.org/zion-to-ban-most-large-rvs-on-mount-carmel-highway-june-7-2026/Honda Enters the RV Market with the Base Station PrototypeHonda Press Release, Honda Unveils Base Station Prototypehttps://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/honda-unveils-base-station-prototype-a-lightweight-towable-travel-trailer-with-modular-design-smart-technology-clever-packaging-to-democratize-campingRV Business, Honda Unveils Prototype Base Station Lightweight Camperhttps://rvbusiness.com/honda-unveils-prototype-base-station-lightweight-camper/The Drive, Honda's Secret Project, A Futuristic Camper Trailer You Can Tow With a CR-Vhttps://www.thedrive.com/news/hondas-secret-project-a-futuristic-camper-trailer-you-can-tow-with-a-cr-v

- Mercedes Kills Eyes-Off Driving Feature - 1st Dark Factory Will Open by 2030 - EV Sales Growth Expected to Slow - Audi Misses 2025 Sales Target - Honda Expects U.S. Sales Growth - Acura Gets 1st 2-Motor Hybrid - EVgo and Kroger Partner on Fast Charging - Ford Wants More Affordable Performance Vehicles

- Mercedes Kills Eyes-Off Driving Feature - 1st Dark Factory Will Open by 2030 - EV Sales Growth Expected to Slow - Audi Misses 2025 Sales Target - Honda Expects U.S. Sales Growth - Acura Gets 1st 2-Motor Hybrid - EVgo and Kroger Partner on Fast Charging - Ford Wants More Affordable Performance Vehicles

Today's show features: - Doug Horner, GSM of Mercedes-Benz of North Olmsted - Jameson Riley, General Manager of Riley Volvo This episode is brought to you by: Experian – In the past year, 85% of dealers have suspected or confirmed fraud cases, primarily due to income fabrication and forged documents. The fix? Experian Automotive's Fraud Protect. Fraud Protect quickly and easily validates customer identities and documents with zero disruption to your sales flow or the consumer journey. Learn more at: https://www.experian.com/automotive/fraud-protect Dealer Video Excellence Challenge, presented by Covideo – enter the contest by submitting your videos for your chance to win $1,000 and 3 months of Covideo access here: https://2tqce38uozv.typeform.com/to/KEOuOixJ — Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Daniel Eckert und Lea Oetjen über einen Dämpfer für Kreditkartenanbieter, einen Kursrutsch bei Abercrombie & Fitch und die Edelmetall-Rallye. Außerdem geht es um Beiersdorf, Fresenius Medical Care, Fresenius, Symrise, TKMS, Thyssenkrupp, Renk Group, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, BMW, Alphabet, Apple, Duolingo, Ani Pharmaceuticals, Lululemon, American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Capital One, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, iShares Core MSCI World (WKN: A0RPWH), FTSE All World (WKN: A1JX52), Xtrackers MSCI World Swap EUR Hedged ETF (WKN: DBX0KQ), WisdomTree Cocoa (WKN: A1ELLY), Xetra Gold (WKN: A0S9GB), Euwax Gold 2 (WKN: EWG2LD) und WisdomTree Core Physical Silver (WKN: A4AE1X). Link zum Business-Insider-Artikel: https://www.businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/ende-von-hoss-hopf-was-wirklich-hinter-den-kulissen-passierte Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

What does it mean to die?  What does it mean to truly live… on a road trip across Spain with Terence Stamp, John Hurt, and Tim Roth in a giant white Mercedes Benz?  Director Stephen Frears grabbles with these enduring questions in his sun-soaked take-down of the neo noir.  Ten Years after snitching on his compatriots, a criminal in hiding is rousted from his dreamy Spanish village life by two hit men sent to exact retribution.  But he seems oddly cool about it all.  What gives? *Come support the podcast and get yourself or someone you love a random gift at our merch store.  T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, and more! If you'd like to watch ahead for next week's film, we will be discussing and reviewing Roberto Rossellini's Paisan - War Trilogy (1946). 

The day has come… Jason's VR6 swap on his Mk3 Volkswagen Cabrio is finally on the road! ….well, sort of. With some frustrating snafus along the way, there's still plenty of work left to be done. But not enough to prevent a first shakedown (and burnout, of course) from happening with the existing stock 12-valve VR6 before it gets replaced by a built motor from Techtonics Tuning. === Visit http://JasonSentMe.com to get a Hagerty Guaranteed Value (TM) collector-car insurance quote! === Derek and Jason begin today's episode with a recap of the swap progress so far - in a matter of weeks, Jason's 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio went from being gutless, to gutted, to glorious - receiving not just an engine swap, but also a full subframe and suspension swap from a VR6 Jetta as well. To top it off, Jason mounted period correct BBS RX multi-piece wheels that really tie everything in together. If Volkswagen had made a true Mk3 GTI Cabriolet, this is about as close as you could get! After discussing hours and dollars spent on the project, Derek circles back on other cars that sound better or worse than a VR6. The Ferrari 512BB comes to mind, even being a Bosch CIS-equipped car. Amongst other CIS cars, Jason also discusses the rich induction sounds of his other cars - including his Mercedes-Benz 2.3-16 Cosworth and Mk1 Volkswagen Cabriolet. And of course, it's not a Carmudgeon Show without critically blasting other lesser-sounding cars - in this case, the S14 in the E30 BMW M3 and all Nissan VQ engines. Was all the fuss worth it? You'll have to watch (or listen) and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Ford EU Cuts Spare Parts Prices 25% - BMW EVs Outsell Mercedes by 273,000 Cars - New Chevy Bolt Hitting Dealerships Now - Lucid to Offer L4 in 2029 - ZF Uses Dampers for Noise Cancellation - Morizo RR Is a Toyota GR Yaris On Steroids - Nissan Aura Gets the NISMO Treatment - BYD's New Brand All About Residual Values

- Ford EU Cuts Spare Parts Prices 25% - BMW EVs Outsell Mercedes by 273,000 Cars - New Chevy Bolt Hitting Dealerships Now - Lucid to Offer L4 in 2029 - ZF Uses Dampers for Noise Cancellation - Morizo RR Is a Toyota GR Yaris On Steroids - Nissan Aura Gets the NISMO Treatment - BYD's New Brand All About Residual Values

This week on America on the Road (episode 301), host Jack Nerad and cohost Chris Teague kick off the new year with road tests of two very different vehicles, breaking news from Ford, and a special discussion on the highs, lows, and lessons from the 2025 auto industry. This week's road tests are especially compelling. Chris evaluates the rugged 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness, built for off-road adventures. while Jack reviews the refined 2026 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD.

Today's guest, Guy Kawasaki, flips the usual “success story” on its head with a string of jaw-dropping missed opportunities that became the foundation for a life measured by impact, not just outcomes. In this conversation, Guy takes us from being a kid on the “wrong side of the tracks” in Honolulu to Stanford, Apple, and Canva—sharing how cars, connections, and a few spectacular “what was I thinking?” decisions shaped his relationship with money and ambition. Guy is a Silicon Valley original. As one of Apple's first evangelists, he helped introduce the Macintosh to the world. Today, he's a bestselling author, venture capitalist, podcast host, and a trusted voice on entrepreneurship, innovation, and making a positive difference through your work. Guy is the chief evangelist of Canva, host of the Remarkable People podcast and author of eighteen books including Think Remarkable. He is an adjunct professor of UC Santa Cruz and trustee of the University of Hawaii Foundation. He was the chief evangelist of Apple, trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation and brand ambassador of Mercedes-Benz. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA and an honorary doctorate from Babson College. When Success Isn't a Straight Line Guy Kawasaki's journey reminds us that success isn't defined only by wins, titles, or perfect timing. Missed opportunities, unexpected turns, and “what was I thinking?” moments often shape our values, ambitions, and relationship with money just as much as the highlights do. If you're reflecting on your own path—whether navigating career pivots, weighing new opportunities, or redefining what impact and success mean to you—an Aspiriant advisor can help you explore your financial decisions with perspective, purpose, and intention. Follow Money Tales on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music for more candid conversations about money, mindset, and the stories behind major life choices.

In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I connect the dots between tech disruption and retail transformation.Highlights00:15 — We see now the true emergence from what I've called for a long time the AI Revolution, now into the AI Economy. NVIDIA, with a strategic partnership with Mercedes-Benz, is not just Mercedes-Benz using a little bit of NVIDIA's software inside its new cars. It's calling it an AI-driven car. Google then also stepped outside of the tech industry to buy an energy firm.01:15 — Could it be the merging of the energy and the tech industries here to provide the power behind AI? Next week there'll be the giant National Retail Federation show. I suspect that, you know, 80 or 90% of the announcements there will be about new technology and AI and cloud being used to revolutionize and further stimulate innovation and growth in the retail sector.03:31 — So I think what we'll see here throughout 2026 — it's been a busy first week or so in here — we're going to see the entire global economy rocked by these changes, as AI is infused into every facet of what businesses are doing, and the AI providers and cloud providers begin to move laterally and, in some cases, aggressively into different markets here.04:30 — We've seen the pace of these massive, disruptive revolutions — upheavals in business cycles — go from, you know, centuries to decades to years. And to the leadership — not only in the tech companies that I cover, but in their customers — has to be one where, you know, the enemy here is time. There's no chance to sit back, play it safe, wait and see what my competitors do.05:06 — They'll get the first-mover status, but I'll come in with a smarter approach. I just — I think those days are over. We've got a long article coming up about this on CloudWars.com that goes into more detail and offers lots of examples of what I've touched on here today. Visit Cloud Wars for more.

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1237: Today we're talking about BMW and Mercedes battling it out at CES with next-gen AI, a surprising sedan surge in the used market, and how ChatGPT is causing headaches for doctors and lawyers alike.Show Notes with links: https://lnkd.in/dNJMNGBkTwo German giants are trading blows in Las Vegas. CES has become a high-tech battleground for BMW and Mercedes-Benz as they push the envelope on AI and digital experiences in their latest vehicles.BMW is the first automaker to integrate Amazon's Alexa+ AI into its Intelligent Personal Assistant.Launching with the BMW iX3 in 2026, the assistant offers conversational voice interactions and can handle multiple queries at once.Users can link Amazon accounts to access streaming and news directly through the assistant.The AI is central to BMW's Neue Klasse EV platform, with CES once again serving as its innovation stage.“The vehicle becomes an intelligent companion for its users,” said Stephan Durach, SVP at BMW Group.https://lnkd.in/eb_v_mY6Are sedans back in style? Pickup trucks still rule the used car market, but a surprising sedan surge and shifting EV dynamics brought a few fresh twists to 2025's top sellers.The Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado 1500, and Ram 1500 held onto the top three spots.Chevy Malibu shot up from No. 29 to No. 8, likely due to rental fleet sell-offs after GM ended production.Toyota Corolla cracked the top 10 at No. 9; Equinox and Camry stayed strong.Tesla continues to dominate used EV sales, with Model 3 and Model Y leading.VW ID.4 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 made big jumps, while the Chevy Bolt slid to No. 7.“The rankings show minimal variations from 2024, though the dominance of full-size trucks is shrinking,” said iSeeCars analyst Karl Brauer.https://lnkd.in/eWeNSd7aChatGPT Is the New WebMD, And It's Driving Experts Crazy. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are becoming the go-to for legal and medical questions, giving everyone a second opinion—but not always the right one.AI is now widely used for symptom checking, legal strategy, and even therapy prep.One in three Americans consult AI weekly for health advice; 57% use it or would for legal issues.Professionals report clients showing up with AI-generated legal gameplans or diagnoses—often filled with emojis.AI's authority and 24/7 availability make it feel more trustworthy and convenient than waiting weeks for an expert.“We have to dispel the information clients were able to obtain vs what is actually going on and kind of work backwards,” said New Jersey attorney Jamie Berger.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

- Hyundai Will Deploy Robots At Its Plants - Mercedes Competes with Tesla FSD - Honda and Sony Reveal New SUV - EV Growth Expected to Slow - Lucid, Uber and Nuro Show Production Robotaxi - Ram Brings Back Powerful Truck - Ram Gives Customers Diesel Power Wagon - Geely to Enter U.S. Market

- Hyundai Will Deploy Robots At Its Plants - Mercedes Competes with Tesla FSD - Honda and Sony Reveal New SUV - EV Growth Expected to Slow - Lucid, Uber and Nuro Show Production Robotaxi - Ram Brings Back Powerful Truck - Ram Gives Customers Diesel Power Wagon - Geely to Enter U.S. Market

Siempre que hablamos de coches clásicos y deportivos míticos, nos centramos en su diseño escultural o su ficha técnica. Pero a veces olvidamos un pequeño detalle: había que conducirlos. Y muchos de estos iconos no eran precisamente dóciles. En el vídeo de hoy viajamos al lado más salvaje de nuestro garaje. Vamos a analizar 15 coches que son auténticas obras de arte, pero que escondían un carácter complicado, exigente y, en ocasiones, peligroso. Coches que no perdonaban errores, con repartos de peso críticos, turbos traicioneros o una ausencia total de ayudas electrónicas. Si conseguías domarlos, la recompensa era inolvidable; si no... el desastre estaba garantizado. Esta es la lista de las "bellas bestias" que analizamos hoy: -Porsche 550 Spyder (1953): El "Mata-gigantes". Increíblemente ligero (550 kg) y rápido, pero su agilidad extrema lo hacía impredecible en el límite. -Mercedes-Benz 300 SL "Gullwing" (1954): El original "hacedor de viudas". Su eje trasero de suspensión oscilante provocaba cambios de caída en las ruedas al levantar el gas, causando sobrevirajes fatales. -Alpine A110 (1962): La reina de los rallyes. Su configuración "todo atrás" lo hacía pivotar maravillosamente en horquillas, pero era traicionero en curvas rápidas y suelo mojado. -AC Cobra 427 (1965): Un chasis de roadster británico pensado para 100 CV lidiando con un V8 de más de 400 CV. El chasis se retorcía y la trasera siempre quería adelantarte. -De Tomaso Pantera (1971): Diseño italiano y corazón V8 Ford. Su reparto de pesos lo hacía muy propenso al sobreviraje brusco al desacelerar en curva. -Lancia Stratos (1973): Diseñado para ganar. Su batalla cortísima lo convertía en un coche ágil pero terroríficamente nervioso, capaz de girar 180 grados sin aviso. -Lamborghini Countach (1974): Su "mal carácter" no era tanto dinámico, sino físico. Visibilidad nula, embrague durísimo, calor infernal y ergonomía imposible. Solo para héroes. -Porsche 911 Turbo (930) (1975): La leyenda negra. Motor atrás, batalla corta y un "turbo lag" masivo. La potencia llegaba de golpe en mitad de la curva, creando la receta perfecta para el accidente. -BMW M1 (1978): El superdeportivo de BMW. Un desarrollo caótico dio lugar a un coche pesado y de manejo delicado que requería manos expertas. -Renault 5 Turbo (1980): El "Culo Gordo". Batalla corta y motor central turboalimentado. Dinamita pura en un paquete muy pequeño y nervioso. -Ferrari 288 GTO (1984): Una bestia de Grupo B para la calle. Su mayor enemigo era el retraso de sus turbos: pisabas y no pasaba nada, hasta que 400 CV golpeaban de golpe el eje trasero. -Lancia Delta S4 Stradale (1985): Un coche de carreras "domesticado" a regañadientes. Brusco, ruidoso y vibrante. -Dodge Viper RT/10 (1991): El renacimiento del espíritu Cobra. V10 de 8.0 litros sin ABS, sin control de tracción, sin airbags y ni siquiera ventanillas. El coche analógico más salvaje de los 90. -Jaguar XJ220 (1992): Enorme, sin dirección asistida, frenos insuficientes para su peso y un motor V6 biturbo con mucho lag. Difícil de exprimir. -TVR Griffith 500 (1993): La filosofía de Peter Wheeler: mucha potencia, poco peso y cero ayudas electrónicas. El límite entre el agarre y el desastre era finísimo. ¿Es el "mal carácter" un defecto o una muestra de personalidad? En mi opinión, domar estas máquinas es la verdadera esencia de la conducción deportiva. ¡Espero que disfrutéis del vídeo!

Today's show features a best of roundup from our first year of Daily Dealer Live: Brian Benstock, VP/GM @ Paragon Honda & Acura Doug Horner, General Sales Manager at Mercedes-Benz of North Olmsted Grant Cardone, CEO of Cardone Capital + more! This episode is brought to you by: Impel – Impel's Service AI with Voice AI changes that with proactive, VIN-specific outreach based on individual driving behavior, missed call capture, and instant appointment scheduling by text and email. Advisors stay focused on the drive. Customers get fast, personalized service. One complete platform. No missed moments. No missed revenue. Visit https://carguymedia.com/4pXVx0x to learn more. Car Dealership Guy is back with our second annual NADA Party—happening in Las Vegas on Thursday, February 5th. It's the hottest ticket at NADA 2026. Spots are limited and unfortunately we can't invite everyone —so RSVP today at https://carguymedia.com/cdglive and we hope to see you in Vegas! — Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com

Die polisie in Gauteng-polisie het begin soek na 'n aantal verdagtes wat Saterdagmiddag in 'n transito-rooftog by Thokoza, Ekurhuleni, betrokke was. Polisiewoordvoerder Mavela Masondo sê die gepantserde transito-voertuig het in Thokoza gery toe 'n wit Mercedes-Benz daarteen gestamp en dit laat omslaan het. Hy sê 'n groep verdagtes het toe die veiligheidsbeamptes ontwapen en die gepantserde voertuig met 'n bom opgeblaas:

À East London, dans la province sud-africaine du Cap-Oriental, les droits de douane américains — 30 % sur les produits sud-africains — frappent de plein fouet l'industrie automobile. L'usine Mercedes-Benz, pilier de l'économie locale, exporte moins. Pour amortir le choc, le port de la ville accélère sa diversification. De notre envoyé spécial de retour d'East London, « Nous sommes au contrôle portuaire, c'est là qu'on dirige les bateaux dans le port », explique Sphiwe Mthembu, directeur du port, fier de son infrastructure, la seule du pays située à l'embouchure d'une rivière. Agrandi pour Mercedes-Benz au début des années 2000, le terminal s'est transformé au fil des investissements en plateforme polyvalente. « Cela signifie que nous pouvons traiter des conteneurs. Nous manipulons aussi du vrac sec : ce que vous voyez là, c'est une cargaison de manganèse qui vient d'une mine dans les terres. De l'autre côté, vous apercevez des voitures qui seront chargées sur ces porte-voitures qui font régulièrement escale ici. Un autre navire est en train d'importer du blé. Et un tanker doit arriver pour du vrac liquide. C'est tout l'avantage d'un terminal polyvalent : pouvoir gérer différents types de marchandises sans contrainte », ajoute-t-il. Le tourisme pour sortir de la dépendance automobile Des travaux sont en cours. Des ouvriers sont en train de travailler pour faire une sorte de marina avec des restaurants pour accueillir encore plus de touristes. Cela fait partie de la diversification du port d'East London qui, face aux difficultés que rencontre l'industrie automobile ici, cherche à consolider de nouveaux secteurs. « Toutes les embarcations de plaisance arrivent ici, décrit Spiwe Mtembu. Nous investissons actuellement beaucoup d'argent dans ce secteur. C'est là que se trouvent les restaurants. Et si vous souhaitez faire une croisière, c'est ici que vous viendrez. » L'autorité portuaire vient tout juste d'investir 8 millions de dollars pour revitaliser le front de mer. L'objectif de la municipalité est clair : faire d'East London une destination touristique reconnue. Une diversification longtemps négligée, selon Ted Keenan, journaliste au quotidien local The Daily Dispatch : « Quand on a une entreprise de la stature de Mercedes-Benz, on se dit qu'elle sera toujours là, qu'elle ne faillira jamais. Mercedes-Benz, c'est du 3 étoiles, c'est magnifique. Mais nous aurions dû nous concentrer sur le développement d'autres industries. Le tourisme, par exemple. C'est une ville de vacances fantastique. » Selon la ministre sud-africaine des Transports, 650 millions de dollars seront au total investis dans le système portuaire du pays, au cours des cinq prochaines années. À lire aussiEast London: en Afrique du Sud, une ville face aux taxes Trump

On today's newscast: Next month, The Art Base will exhibit artwork from students in the Laura Thorne Sculpture Program; the federal government has decertified large parts of the Colorado public health lab; and a coalition of state attorneys general have won in their legal battle accusing Mercedes-Benz of deceptive emissions practices that contributed to more pollution. Tune in for these stories and more.

Hay coches que se diseñaron para ser un sueño… y que se convirtieron en pesadillas. Muchos modelos se han ganado el apodo de Widowmakers o "hacedores de viudas" con el paso del tiempo, pero hoy nos centramos en los "auténticos". Máquinas que no perdonaban errores y que exigían un respeto absoluto para no acabar en tragedia. Para entender este fenómeno, en el vídeo viajamos primero a la aeronáutica. El término nació con aviones como el bombardero B-26 Marauder o el F-104 Starfighter, y saltó al asfalto con la Kawasaki H1 Mach III, una moto con un motor explosivo y un chasis que se retorcía como un chicle. Pero los verdaderos protagonistas de esta historia son los coches. Analizamos a fondo los tres grandes clásicos que definieron el término: -Mercedes-Benz 300 SL "Alas de Gaviota" (1954): Uno de los coches más bellos de la historia escondía una trampa mortal en su eje trasero oscilante. -Porsche 911 Turbo (1975): El coche que grabó el término a fuego. La combinación de motor trasero, batalla corta y un "turbo lag" salvaje lo convertían en una bestia indomable. -Renault Gordini: El caso español. Conocido popularmente como "El coche de las viudas" por su dirección flotante y su inestabilidad con viento lateral. Además, te cuento la historia del Tatra T87, conocido como el "Matanazis", un coche tan peligroso de conducir rápido que el Alto Mando alemán prohibió a sus oficiales utilizarlo durante la ocupación. Y por supuesto, repasamos la lista de los 10 herederos modernos de esta fama letal: -Chevrolet Corvair: El coche que Ralph Nader destruyó. -Shelby Cobra 427: Chasis antiguo y potencia desmedida. -Lancia Stratos: Diseñado para rallyes, inconducible para novatos. -Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9: El rey del sobreviraje al ahuecar. -Toyota MR2 (SW20): Famoso por su "Snap Oversteer". -Lamborghini Diablo: Un toro salvaje sin ayudas electrónicas. -Dodge Viper RT/10: Sin ABS, sin control de tracción y con escapes que quemaban. -TVR Cerbera: Potencia bruta sin red de seguridad. -Renault Clio V6 Fase 1: Una locura de motor central difícil de controlar en mojado. -Porsche Carrera GT: El superdeportivo analógico definitivo que no perdona. -Estos coches nos recuerdan una época donde la ingeniería iba un paso por delante de la seguridad. ¿Cuál te parece el más peligroso de todos?

Zum 24. Kalendertürchen wird es festlich – und ein bisschen nostalgisch. Hinter dem letzten Türchen des Spezialgelagerten Adventskalenders verbirgt sich der langerwartete Mitschnitt unseres Live-Podcasts vom 27. Februar 2025 aus dem Kundencenter von Mercedes-Benz in Bremen: Der Spezialgelagerte Sonderpodcast und der reisende Löwe - besser bekannt als Die drei ??? und der rasende Löwe. Ein Abend, wie man ihn früher gemacht hätte: Bühne, Publikum, echte Stimmen, echtes Lachen – nichts geschnitten, nichts glattgebügelt (ausser die Musik mit Copyright). Zum Abschluss des Adventskalenders sagen wir Danke. Danke an alle Beteiligten, an die Helferinnen und Helfer im Hintergrund, an unsere Supporter – und ganz besonders an die besten Spezis der Welt, ohne die diese Abende in Bremen und auch die Show in Wald-Michelbach nicht möglich gewesen wären. Frohe Weihnachten!

Meet Alan Gregerman, keynote speaker, award winning author, innovation guide, and community volunteer and he is on a mission to help people, companies, and organizations unlock their genius to solve important challenges, create and capture remarkable new opportunities, and make a compelling difference. It is a mission based on his work with over 350 leading companies and organizations globally and a proven, more accessible, and more fearless formula for innovating and achieving real results in a world changing super-fast. Alan's upcoming book, “The Wisdom of Ignorance: Why Not Knowing Can Be the Key to Innovation in an Uncertain World,” available October 14th wherever thoughtful books are sold, is a blueprint for navigating uncertainty, unlocking team genius, innovating fearlessly, and remaining relevant in the future.For 25+ years, Alan has designed and delivered high-impact keynotes and “Innovation Adventures” for organizations like Google, Marriott, Verizon, Mercedes-Benz, Kaiser-Permanente, Citibank, and Lockheed Martin and have shared and exchanged ideas with more than 700,000 people in 35 different countries…and never with a PowerPoint presentation.Alan Gregerman has also had the privilege of being featured in more than 250 leading publications and media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, The Washington Post, CNN, and Fox Business.Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-gregerman-a33b236/Website: https://alangregerman.com/Connect and tag me at:https://www.instagram.com/realangelabradford/You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDU9L55higX03TQgq1IT_qQFeel free to leave a review on all major platforms to help get the word out and change more lives!

雖說大陸汽車市場內卷嚴重，但從另一個角度看這對消費者反而是有利的，因為可以用最實惠的價格買到高C/P值的產品。近幾年大陸汽車市場產生了顛覆性的改變，原先以”全球統一規格”的經營模式隨之動搖，取而代之的是符合當地市場需求、有異於其他地區的”特規產品”，Toyota、Mazda、Nissan開始適應了，新產品也獲廣大的迴響，歐系、法系、韓系品牌似乎還在摸索，從此次廣洲車展便可窺之一二。在本土品牌的強力夾殺下，合資品牌還能恢復往日榮景？這其中的關鍵是什麼？來聽島叔與Celsior的分析！ #行動星球 #島叔聊天室 #Toyota #Mazda #Nissan #mercedesbenz #bmw #audi #廣洲車展 #島耕作 #Celsior -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Catherine, David and Matt catch up on bits and bobs of news as the off season begins to draw to a close. Part one (00:00 - 26:20) We start with some more reaction to Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero splitting including reports out of Spain about tensions between Ferrero and the Alcaraz team. There's also chat about Grigor Dimitrov's situation as he and Dani Vallverdu part ways, as well as the surprising news that Naomi Osaka is leaving Evolve, the agency she co-founded. Part two (26:21 - 45:51) We cover the news that the WTA has signed a long-term deal with Mercedes-Benz, the ATP's new heat policy, and give various takes about the Next Gen Finals, with Alexander Blockx attracting our attention. Part three (45:52: 1:11:46) Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff sign up for the One Point Slam, Matt's got a backhand list announcement, and we share some Stan Wawrinka memories as he reveals that 2026 will be his final year on tour. Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In dieser Folge reden wir über den Egoismus im Straßenverkehr und über einen wunderbaren Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0. Außerdem hat Frank wieder ein paar interessante alte Zeitschriften ausgegraben.

Åhead of our last Friday episode of 2025, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr did The Vergecast an enormous favor: he went in front of Congress and said a bunch of wild things about regulation. So, of course, Nilay and David have to talk about them. For a really long time. After that, the hosts look at all the ways YouTube and Netflix are becoming more like one another, and then update the Go90 Scale of Doomed Streaming Services to round out the year. Finally, in the lightning round, there's talk of web apps, EVs, Bluesky, and the metaverse. Further reading: The Vergecast live at CES Brendan Carr doesn't regret his threats to broadcasters  Former FCC Chairman Michael Powell: ‘Cable companies are at the mercy of content companies' The Oscars will stream on YouTube in 2029  Netflix's next big TV game is FIFA soccer  My Favorite Murder and The Breakfast Club podcasts are ditching YouTube for Netflix  Warner Bros. wants its shareholders to reject Paramount's latest offer  Netflix is “100% committed” to releasing WB films in theaters.  Even Jared Kushner thinks the Paramount WB bid sucks. Peacock will bombard you with ads as soon as you open the app  HBO Max's new channels keep Friends and Game of Thrones playing 24/7  Instagram is putting Reels on your TV  LG forced a Copilot web app onto its TVs but will let you delete it Mercedes-Benz discontinues feature that syncs music to driving Ford's big bet on EVs didn't pan out — now it's pivoting to hybrids and energy storage Bluesky claims its new contact import feature is ‘privacy-first'  Gemini 3 Flash is here, bringing a ‘huge' upgrade to the Gemini app  The ChatGPT app store is here Alexa Plus' website is live for some users  Meta pauses third-party Horizon VR headsets program  Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed.We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is Novak Djokovic’s Grand Slam ceiling in 2026? Daria and Luke Saville join Brie and Xave to debate this week’s Big Question. The panel reacts to Carlos Alcaraz's shock split from long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, Djokovic returning to the Adelaide International, the ATP Next Gen Finals in Jeddah, and the WTA’s new partnership with Mercedes-Benz. Plus, more exciting player updates for the Australian Summer of Tennis, including the Grand Slam champions joining Alcaraz and Nick Kyrgios in the AO 1 Point Slam, and Emma Raducanu and Barbora Krejcikova headlining the Hobart International. And the Aussie stars reveal which tennis legends they would invite over for dinner and what they would cook. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ferdinand wanted to make cars for the people, but the Porsche brand we know is an empire of performance. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients, so here’s one of those. [ASAP Commercial Doors Ad] Dave Young: Welcome to The Empire Builders Podcast. It’s the podcast where we talk about empires that were built, businesses, business empires. You know what we… If you’ve listened before, you know… Stephen Semple: Something like that. I get it. Businesses that have done pretty well over the years. Dave Young: They started small. Stephen Semple: They started small. Dave Young: They started small and then they got big. They got so big to the point that you could call them an empire. Stephen Semple: That’s it. That’s the idea. Dave Young: It’s a pretty simple premise. Stephen Semple: That’s it. Dave Young: So as we counted down, Steve told me the topic today and it’s Porsche. Stephen Semple: Yes, sir. Dave Young: Porsche. I’m assuming this is the car. Stephen Semple: The car, yes, the car. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: The car. Dave Young: And I’m trying to… I know some Porsche jokes, but I probably shouldn’t tell those on this show. I’m trying to think if I’ve ever actually been in a Porsche. Stephen Semple: Oh, well then you’ve got to come up and see me, Dave. Dave Young: You own one. I know you own one. Stephen Semple: Well, I have one. Bernier’s got two. I don’t know how many Steve has. Dave Young: I see how it is. I see how it is. Maybe I will tell my Porsche joke. So you guys that own them, do you call it Porscha? Because some of us just say Porsche. Stephen Semple: Well, if you actually take a look back, that’s the proper German pronunciation as Porsche. Dave Young: Porsche, okay. Stephen Semple: And it’s supposed to not be… It’s not Italian Porsche, right? So it’s Porsche. Dave Young: Porsche, Porsche. Okay, I’ll accept that. I’ll accept that. I’m guessing we’re- Stephen Semple: Well, look, you got to always call a dealership to double check. They’ll tell you. Dave Young: Now, if I had to guess where we’re headed to start this off sometime around the 40s, maybe earlier. Stephen Semple: A little earlier than that, actually. It was founded by Ferdinand Porsche in 1931 in Stuttgart, Germany. You’re not far off. But the interesting thing is where the growth really happened, even though that’s when it was founded, when things really started to happen, was actually post-World War II. Dave Young: That makes sense. Stephen Semple: You’re correct on that. Dave Young: So, it started in 31 and by the time you hit the late 30s and 40s, you’re part of the war machine. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: So it was founded in 1931, Stuttgart, Germany by Ferdinand. And when we take a look at the history of the business for a very long time, they were a part of the VW group, although they were recently spun off into their own separate business. And there’s a lot of shared history between VW and Porsche. A lot of people make fun of the fact that it’s basically a VW. There’s so much connection. Now here’s the other thing is, there’s a lot of connection in Nazi Germany here as well. And I mean- Dave Young: That’s what I was intimating but trying not to say, but yes, there was definitely. Stephen Semple: And not one of these ones of, “Oh, I’m a business and I got sucked up into the machine.” I mean, very early on. Very early on. Ferdinand was a member of the SS following the war, both he and his son were charged. Dave Young: No kidding. Stephen Semple: He served two years in jail. His son six months. So we’re not talking loose connections here. He was a buddy of Adolf. Let’s just put it out there. And if you remember, going back to episode 21, VW was founded by Nazi Germany. So episode 21 about The Beetle, and Ferdinand was the guy who designed the Beetle. Dave Young: Right, right. I remember you saying that, Ferdinand Porsche. Stephen Semple: And look, Porsche has not always had the success it has today. It’s become pretty big. They do 40 billion EU in sales. They have 40,000 employees. They make 300,000 cars. There was a time that they’re making cars in the hundreds and thousands. It wasn’t that long ago. But let’s go back to Germany to the early 1900s. And if we think about Germany at that time, pre-World War II, pre-World War I, there was lots of history of engineering and science in Germany. More Nobel Prizes in Science was awarded to Germany than anywhere else in the world at that time. Dave Young: Right. Stephen Semple: Germany was a real leader in science and engineering. And the first commercial automobile was made in Germany by Mercedes-Benz. So it’s 1906 and Daimler recruits Ferdinand because Ferdinand had been the winner of the Pottingham [inaudible 00:06:05] Prize, which is the automotive engineer of the year, which is given to new chief engineers and basically allows the person to have this designated doctor engineer honoris causa, Ferdinand Porsche. And he would go around calling himself all of that. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: And this is an honorary doctorate because he never actually finished college, but he had real engineering chops, Ferdinand. So he moves to Stuttgart, which at the time is a center of car making in Germany, including all the suppliers. And he works for Benz for 20 years. Okay. Now, it’s Germany in the 1930s and 2% of the population own a car in Germany as compared to the United States, which is 30%. Dave Young: In that time? Stephen Semple: In that time. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Ferdinand comes up with this idea of we should make an inexpensive car. We shouldn’t be making car for the wealthy. We should make an inexpensive car. The board rejects the idea. Ferdinand leaves in 1929. And in 1931… Kicks around for a few years, and then 1931 starts a consulting firm. Now, this dude knew how to name things. You’re ready for the name of the company? Dave Young: Of the consulting firm? Stephen Semple: Of the consulting firm. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: I have to read this to get it right. The Doctor Engineer Honoris Causa Ferdinand Porsche Construction and Consulting and Design Services for Motor Vehicles. Dave Young: Now, if I know anything about German, that was all one word that you just said, right? Stephen Semple: Well- Dave Young: No spaces in between any of those words. Stephen Semple: Translated, you’ll see it as Dr. in H period, C period, F period, Porsche, capital G, small M, small B, capital H. Dave Young: It just rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it? Stephen Semple: Now, here’s the crazy thing. Up until 2009, that remained the official name of the company. You actually can find, if you see Porsche’s older than that, that if you look for that, it’ll be stamped somewhere in the car that that’s the manufacturer. Dave Young: They changed it finally because it was just too expensive to- Stephen Semple: It cost too much- Dave Young: Put that many letters in a dye cast. Stephen Semple: Exactly, exactly. Dave Young: Holy cow. Stephen Semple: So it’s 1934 and they land a contract with Germany to design a small affordable car for the people called the Volkswagen. Dave Young: Volkswagen. Stephen Semple: Beetle. Right, there you go. Now, here’s the thing that’s weird. Post World War II, the allies are in trying to rebuild Germany and no one owns VW. VW was owned by the state. So now it’s in the hands of the British and the British and the allies want to create a strong economy in West Germany because it’s now the Cold War. So the big defense to defending against East Germany and the expansion of communism is to really get the economy going in Germany. And so the British government, as we know from episode 21 about the Beetle, approached Porsche who designed it and said, “Help us get this car built.” And this is where it gets just a little bit weird because the son goes in one direction. Ferdinand’s doing his own thing. They both got arrested for war crimes. Son gets out first because he did six months. And his son’s name’s Ferry and his dad is in jail for two years. So between this time where dad’s still in jail and son’s out, here’s one of the things they did towards the end of the war. We don’t know exactly how many, but it was probably about 20 of their best engineers and they moved them out into the farmland of Austria and basically had them working in a barn because they didn’t want to get them arrested or killed, quite frankly. So Ferry gets out and he goes to this barn in Austria and he’s looking around and he goes, “What the heck are we going to do to make some money? Let’s start fixing up cars.” Now, not a huge business fixing up cars. It’s post-war and there weren’t a lot of cars in Germany anyway, but they had to do something. Then the dad gets out of jail and he ends up doing this work with Volkswagen. Now, here’s what’s interesting. And this is where the really tight ties between Porsche and Volkswagen start. The deal that the German government gives Ferdinand, the deal that the allies give Ferdinand is this. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories to Sell Ad] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off and trust me you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: The deal that the allies give Ferdinand is this. We want your help designing and distributing this car. We will give you a royalty for every VW Beetle sold worldwide. Dave Young: Wow, that’s pretty generous. Stephen Semple: Well, no one knew it was going to be such a huge success and basically go for 50 years that car was being built. Dave Young: Right, right. Stephen Semple: So for a long time, the biggest source of revenue for Porsche was royalties on VW Beetle sales. Dave Young: Wow, okay. So it really- Stephen Semple: Isn’t that crazy? Dave Young: It really wouldn’t exist if that deal hadn’t been made. Stephen Semple: May not have, may not have. Now, meanwhile, Ferry, who has design chops of his own and loves cars, started tinkering around with vehicles. And what he started to do was put big engines in small cars. There was all these Beetle parts lying around. He would build a car, this little car, and he’d put a big engine in it. And if you go back in the time, if you go back and take a look in the late 30s, early 40s, and you take a look at Ferraris and things like that, you take a look at the race cars at the time, they were two-thirds engines. They’re these massive engines. So he went the opposite direction. He said, “Well, let’s take a little car and put a big engine in it.” And he’s driving around and he goes, “This is fun.” Because he’s basing it on parts lying around, which is the VW stuff. It’s an engine in the back. This becomes the Porsche 356, which is basically Porsche’s first car. So they start making this car and they wanted to make it somewhat affordable. So the price was $3,750, which would be $42,000 today. And they also wanted to have it as being a daily driver because again, everybody else making performance cars were not daily drivers, had a trunk, bunch of things, daily driver. And this is an important part of Porsche’s DNA. We’re going to come back to this a little bit later, this idea of it being a daily driver. So coming out of World War II, sports cars, industry’s happening and everybody’s got one. MG and Jag in the UK, there’s Ferrari in Italy, you get the idea. Now, one thing I forgot to mention that’s interesting and still today, the government state of Lower Saxony, which is basically would be the state, they still own 20% of Volkswagen. Dave Young: Really? Okay. Stephen Semple: I forgot to mention that. Dave Young: Who are they now? Stephen Semple: Well, Volkswagen’s still around. Volkswagen’s still- Dave Young: No, who is the Saxony? Stephen Semple: Well, it’d be like saying the state of Texas. It’s a state. Dave Young: Okay, it’s just a part of Germany. Stephen Semple: Part of Germany and that government still owns 20% of the company. Dave Young: What a world. Stephen Semple: Now there’s all this stimulus going on in Germany to try to get the economy going. One of the things that they did, there was a really interesting tax rate. There was an interesting tax structure. There was a very high marginal tax rate. Now, ordinary people were taxed at 15%, but the marginal tax rate could go as high as 95%. And the reason why they wanted to do this was create this incentive for reinvestment. So there’s all this… As they’re making money, there’s this heavy reinvestment. And in the early 50s, racing is really exploding. Automobile racing is really exploding, but the lines between professional and amateur is blurry. If you remember, James Dean and Steve McQueen and other actors, Paul Newman, were all racing. Dave Young: Right. Stephen Semple: They’re all racing vehicles. And Jaguar and Porsche were trying to do the same thing in terms of creating this daily driver that you could race. Now in the end, Porsche won, and I think part of it is because quite frankly, they just built a better vehicle. There was a time where the joke with Jaguars was you had to own two because one would always be in the shop and one… And going back to the early DNA, Ferry Porsche was quoted as saying, “We have the only car that can go from an East African safari to race in the Le Mans to take out to theater and then drive on the streets in New York.” Dave Young: Wow, okay. Stephen Semple: And look, today, Porsche still heavily advertises that. They will advertise a Porsche driving through the snow with ski racks on it. And not their SUVs, the 911. This is very much part of it. And if you think about it, this parallels what Rolex did in the early days. You remember from episode 184 with Rolex. Rolex, the Submariner, the Explorer. Dave Young: Target by niche. Stephen Semple: Target by niche and make it tough and something that you could use and wear day to day. So it’s 1954 and Porsche’s selling 588 cars and about 40% of them is in the US. So really what’s making things hum with them is all those Beetle sales. And it’s the ’60s, the Ford Mustang comes out, the Jag E type comes out, the Austin-Healey comes out, and Porsche decides they need a new vehicle. And they were going to do a sedan, a four door sedan. But what they realized was they didn’t really want to compete with Mercedes and BMW. So they looked around at the other German car manufacturers and they said, “You know what? That’s probably not the place to go.” They had designed it up and that project failed. They had also been working on a six cylinder Boxter engine. So Boxter engine, the cylinders are opposed, so they’re like boxing. And the whole idea is that lowers the center of gravity of the weight of the engine. And they had a project that they were working on that that didn’t go ahead. So they stepped back and they went, “Maybe what we should do is just reduce the size of the sedan and put that engine in it.” That’s what they did. And that became the Porsche 901. Except there’s a problem. Peugeot had the copyright for zero in the middle of a bunch of numbers in France. They couldn’t call it the 901 because of that copyright. Dave Young: So they called it- Stephen Semple: So they called it the 911. And that’s now the iconic Porsche car. 1966, they sell 13,000 of these cars. Now, here’s the thing that I think is very interesting. And Porsche, as far as I could figure out, is the only car manufacturer that does this. First of all, they’ve maintained the 911 forever, but even on top of that, Porsche really understands design language. We can all recognize a Porsche. Dave Young: Right. Stephen Semple: We can recognize one from 2020. We can recognize one from 1999. We can recognize one from 1970. Even though they’ve upgraded the technology, they’ve changed the design of the car. They’ve now come out with the Cayman and the Macan and the Cayenne. They’re all recognizable as that vehicle. They’ve done a great job of doing that. I think that was a lost opportunity, frankly, when Tesla came out because they had a clean design slate. Tesla could have done that. But I think that’s really interesting how they’ve managed to maintain, even though they’ll modernize it. In our minds, we still will see one and go, “That’s a Porsche.” Dave Young: Sure. And the great car brands are able to do that. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Audi is always going to be an Audi. Volvo is always going to look like a Volvo. And in the Portals class at Wizard Academy, one of the videos that I use to demonstrate that, there’s a language. If you combine specific shapes and specific lines, that all adds up to that brand of car. And so I’ve got an old video that I got when I was in the Motor Press Guild from Audi. It was just a video that was made for journalists with an Audi designer explaining all the lines on the car when they came out with the Q7 and how it still maintained the Audi design language. It was fascinating. Stephen Semple: It is. Dave Young: So Porsche could tell you that and the cool thing is those designers can tell you that. It’s hard for you and I to go, “Well, I can look at it and say, “That’s a Porsche.” But to be able to put it into words that describe it to someone else, is a gift. Stephen Semple: What’s really interesting, my nephew, Jeffrey, he loves Audi’s. That’s what he has. And he’ll even make the comment, he doesn’t like the Porsche’s because you feel like you’re in a bubble. Audis are very square. If you look at the back of an Audi and you look at the rear end of a Porsche, it has hips. But again, he’s even, “They’re great cars, but I like the squareness of the Audi.” So that’s interesting. Dave Young: Audi Audi has a fairly, not perpendicular, but an upright grill more so than a … And that’s part of their design language. Stephen Semple: So the whole DNA of Porsche came from this whole idea of a small car. Dave Young: Big engine. Stephen Semple: Big engine, daily driver, that was the whole idea is, it’s supposed to be a car that you can drive every day. That’s the core, core, core, core principle. That’s why they always have decent sized trunks. I remember when Gary bought his Boxter, one of the things he loved about it is you can actually put two sets of golf clubs in that car. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Right? Now, here’s what’s fun. There was a time where when they were really wanting to get things going, they did some great print advertisements. So they had ads like bug killer. Another one was calling it transportation is like calling sex reproduction. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Now, two of my favorites, one was not perfect. It would list 20 or 30 races that Porsche won. And if you actually read it, there was two that it didn’t. Dave Young: That they didn’t, “We didn’t win all the races.” Stephen Semple: So not perfect. Dave Young: That could have been driver error. Stephen Semple: That could have been. But Dave, you were going to make some jokes. Porsche’s able to laugh at itself. It actually had an ad that said, “Small penis? Have I got a car for you? If you’re going to overcompensate, then by all means, overcompensate.” Dave Young: I love it, I love it. Well, and that’s always the thing, the jokes are not about the car. Stephen Semple: But they actually ran that ad and I believe it ran in Car and Driver Magazine. I cannot imagine getting that ad approved. Dave Young: That’s amazing. Stephen Semple: And look, their own drivers are like, “Yeah, whatever.” Dave Young: Sure, compensating all I want. Absolutely. I love that story. Well, thank you, Stephen. I love the story of Porsche. Stephen Semple: There you go. Dave Young: And get out there and enjoy it or just buy me one and send it here. Thank you. Stephen Semple: All right, thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave us a big fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Barry Libert, Chairman and CEO of HiveMQ, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss moving past the pilot phase in industrial IoT and AI. The conversation covers viewing businesses as data streaming entities, the importance of understanding one's data collection processes, aligning different tiers of employees to achieve success, the shift from connectivity to AI data platforms, the role of agentic workflows, and the type of leadership required to navigate the evolving landscape of data and AI.Barry Libert is the Chairman and CEO of HiveMQ. He has spent 40+ years as a board member, CEO, and serial entrepreneur. He founded and exited several businesses, advised more than 350 CEOs, and served on more than 35 boards in his career. Most recently, Barry transformed Anaconda into a unicorn, adding $100M in new ARR in 18 months based on a proprietary open- source/open-core commercialization GTM playbook he co-designed and implemented.Barry is focused on AI platforms with network effects and data moats. He has co-authored 6 books, 20+ ebooks, and 500+ articles in the WSJ, NYT, HBR, MIT, and Forbes. He has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox, NPR, and delivered 500+ speeches to 250,000+ people globally. Barry began his career with McKinsey & Company, was a managing director of John Hancock's $2B Real Estate Equity arm, and was a partner at Arthur Andersen. Barry is a graduate of Tufts University (BA) and Columbia University (MBA).HiveMQ is the Industrial AI Platform helping enterprises move from connected devices to intelligent operations. Built on the MQTT standard and a distributed edge-to-cloud architecture, HiveMQ connects and governs industrial data in real time, enabling organizations to act with intelligence. With proven reliability, scalability, and interoperability, HiveMQ provides the foundation industrial companies need to operationalize AI, powering the next generation of intelligent industry. Global leaders including Audi, BMW, Eli Lilly, Liberty Global, Mercedes-Benz, and Siemens trust HiveMQ to run their most mission-critical operations.Discover more about IoT and AI at https://www.iotforall.comFind IoT solutions: https://marketplace.iotforall.comMore about HiveMQ: https://www.hivemq.comConnect with Barry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrylibert/Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwmJoin Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.iotforall.comFollow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all

Deciding to go all in on open source is often an enormous milestone in itself, however, it is just a small first step in the overall change process. Many companies have the buy-in on the engineering level, and some have it in the top management as well, but that is not enough!In this episode of the My Open Source Experience podcast, Wolfgang Gehring shares his journey through this transformation within his company, Mercedes-Benz, which has been centered around a FOSS Manifesto that made a huge impact in the industry.Learn more about:- The Mercedes-Benz FOSS Manifesto- The influence the company achieved, internally and industry-wide, by publishing their manifesto: https://opensource.mercedes-benz.com/manifesto/ - Why the company made the manifesto available under the Creative Commons license- Automotive-focused open source groups- Knowledge building and sharing within a large company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our year-in-review fashion and culture edition. I'm joined by new Ground Pass contributor Kaya Courtside to break down the exhibition season and what it's really like covering tennis behind the scenes, from UTS Finals in London to the chaos and charm of these off-season events. Then I hand out my 2025 tennis style “awards,” from best dressed and outfit of the year to the meme moments that took over our feeds. Plus, quick tennis news: the WTA's Mercedes-Benz era begins in 2026, Garbiñe Muguruza joins Madrid's leadership team, Serena's testing-pool headline sparks speculation, and Next Gen is around the corner. 00:00 Introduction to the Year in Review03:12 Introducing Kaya Courtside and UTS Finals30:10 Exhibition Season and Upcoming Events31:03 Fashion and Style Awards of 202536:11 Outfit of the Year and Brand Partnerships41:58 Cultural Moments and Player Highlights45:29 Tennis Photos and Memes of the Year51:31 Most Stylish Tournament and Personality of the Year58:52 WTA News and Future Predictions01:04:44 Upcoming Projects and Wrap-UpLinks:- GP Exhibition Deep Dive Episode - https://youtu.be/fjuxg3dzIXs?si=raOH2B8XOMWO7wrD - The Real Challenger Documentary - https://youtu.be/fjuxg3dzIXs?si=raOH2B8XOMWO7wrD - Off Season Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/offseasontv?igsh=MWJhaHZ4ano4NWlpeQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr - Off Season Tiktok - We have Merch!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/ground-pass-shop

A Volkswagen, a BMW és a Mercedes-Benz értékesítése és árbevétele összességében nagyrészt stabil maradt, ugyanakkor az üzemi eredményük (EBIT) közel 76 százalékkal zuhant. 2009 óta nem termelt ilyen kevés pénzt ez a három autógyár, ami számos kérdést vet fel az egész szektor számára. Kilián Csabával, a Magyar Gépjárműipari Egyesület ügyvezető főtitkárával az autógyártás szempontjából Magyarország előtt álló lehetőségeket tekintettük át. A második részben Biró Attilával, a Pénzcentrum rovatvezetőjével a hazai könyvpiac idei évét értékeltük, és megnéztük, mit olvasunk mi, magyarok. Főbb részek: Intro – (00:00) Autóipar – (01:44) Könyvpiac – (14:37) Makronaptár – (27:34) kép forrása: Getty ImagesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us a textBig Rich sits down with Brian Busby, the SoCal gearhead who turned a love of speed into a life in racing—and became “the fuel guy” for some of off-road's biggest events.From San Clemente surf breaks near Nixon's Western White House to wrenching through ROP, Brian shares how a 16-year-old with a Baja Bug ended up racing everything from Class 8 to Trophy Truck and Class 1 (including a 2019 championship). Hear about his first official race—the 1987 Baja 500 that lasted two miles—his drag boat days piloting “Bad Idea” hydros, and the heart-stopping moments riding with Dale Dondel and surviving a 110-mph roll with Brandon Arthur.Brian also dives into his 17-year Mercedes-Benz career as a specialty engineer (including authoring a global TSB), his pivot to racing fuels, and scaling a small shop into a West Coast powerhouse supplying F&L, VP, and Sunoco—before landing at Merritt Oil and helping launch Fuel Factory across the Western states and Mexico.Don't miss the backstory of the Rebelle Rally: the cold, chaotic first year, how fueling 50 teams turned into fueling an entire city-on-wheels, and the now-legendary Busby Games—born from “Busbyland” and officially part of Rebelle lore.Support the show

La de hoy es de esas historias que me encanta contar. Es sorpréndete, diría que incluso divertida y casi desconocida. La realidad, supera a la ficción. Todo comenzó cuando, tras la Segunda Guerra Mundial, la fábrica de BMW en Eisenach quedó del lado ruso. Estamos en 1945. Alemania está dividida. El azar ha querido que la fábrica original de automóviles de BMW, en Eisenach, caiga en la zona de ocupación soviética. Múnich, la sede central, está en el lado americano, pero devastada por los bombardeos y con la producción prohibida. La planta de Eisenach está dañada en un 60%, pero conserva lo crucial: maquinaria, planos y personal cualificado para fabricar los modelos de preguerra. El plan soviético inicial era desmantelar todo como reparación de guerra. Pero entonces, el Mariscal Gueorgui Zhúkov, héroe de la URSS, visita la planta. Le mostraron un BMW 321 de preguerra y quedó tan impresionado por su calidad que ordenó reanudar la producción de inmediato. Así nacieron los "BMW Rojos". En noviembre de 1945, sale el primer BMW 321 de posguerra. Le seguirán los míticos BMW 326 y motocicletas como la R35. Se estaban produciendo BMW "oficiales" en una fábrica controlada por los soviéticos (bajo el conglomerado Awtowelo), mientras la "auténtica" BMW en Múnich no tenía permiso para fabricar coches. Mientras tanto, en Múnich, BMW por fin obtiene permiso para reanudar la producción de motocicletas en 1948. Como era de esperar, no les hizo ninguna gracia que una entidad soviética vendiese coches con su marca. Comenzó una batalla legal que terminó en 1952. Los tribunales dieron la razón a la empresa bávara. La fábrica de Eisenach, ya transferida a la RDA (Alemania Oriental), se vio obligada a cambiar de nombre. Así nació EMW: Eisenacher Motorenwerk (Fábrica de Motores de Eisenach). El cambio fue sutil: se mantuvo la forma del logotipo, pero el azul de Baviera fue reemplazado por el rojo del socialismo. La pasión por la competición no se había extinguido. Antes de la guerra, el BMW 328 era una máquina ganadora. Los ingenieros de la RDA, primero como BMW y luego como EMW, revivieron su leyenda, creando los EMW 328 "Rennsport" y compitiendo en Fórmula 2. Pero la ambición llegó más lejos: la Fórmula 1. En 1953, el equipo EMW se presentó en el Gran Premio de Alemania, en Nürburgring. Edgar Barth logró clasificar el coche, pero tuvo que retirarse por problemas mecánicos. Fue la primera y última vez. En la producción de calle, EMW se centró en el EMW 340 (derivado del BMW 326) y el descapotable EMW 327. Sin embargo, estos coches eran complejos y caros. La RDA necesitaba un vehículo popular. En 1955, la producción de EMW cesó y la fábrica de Eisenach se reconvirtió para fabricar los Wartburg, con motores de dos tiempos. Esta historia de la Guerra Fría es un eco de lo que ocurre hoy. En 2022, tras la invasión de Ucrania, empresas occidentales (Mercedes-Benz, Renault) abandonaron Rusia, dejando sus fábricas. Al igual que en 1945, estas plantas quedaron bajo control ruso. La antigua planta de Renault en Moscú, por ejemplo, fue transferida al gobierno. ¿Qué hicieron? Revivir la marca soviética Moskvich. Pero el nuevo "Moskvich 3" no tiene nada de Renault; es un coche chino, un JAC JS4, al que se le cambian los logotipos. La mítica marca Volga también ha resucitado usando como base modelos del fabricante chino Changan. Ambas historias nacen de un conflicto geopolítico. Pero hay una diferencia clave. Los "BMW Rojos" de EMW fueron una continuación: usaron los planos y la ingeniería original de BMW. Los nuevos Moskvich son un reemplazo: coches chinos con emblema ruso. Un reflejo de cómo ha cambiado el mundo.

Depuis plusieurs mois, Donald Trump cible directement l'Afrique du Sud. Dans ses discours, le président américain accuse Pretoria de ne pas protéger les fermiers afrikaners blancs, qu'il prétend victimes d'un « génocide ». De notre envoyé spécial de retour de Johannesburg Les démentis sud-africains n'y changent rien. Washington sanctionne : boycott du G20 organisé à Johannesburg, exclusion de l'Afrique du Sud du prochain sommet États-Unis/Afrique et, surtout, décisions économiques lourdes, notamment des droits de douane de 30% sur les exportations sud-africaines. Pour East London, ville du Cap-Oriental dont l'économie dépend largement de l'usine Mercedes-Benz, la punition américaine est un séisme. Sur le port d'East London, la scène est pourtant immuable : rangées de berlines alignées sous les projecteurs, grues immobiles dans l'air salin, ouvriers qui s'affairent en attendant les navires. Dirk Botes, responsable clientèle, détaille l'organisation du terminal automobile : « Cette zone peut préstocker environ 1 400 voitures. Dans le hangar là-bas, un peu moins de 4 000, et sur l'esplanade ouverte environ 1 500. » Ce soir, un navire doit pourtant accoster avec plusieurs heures de retard, perturbé par le mauvais temps. « Il va charger ces véhicules, décharger ceux qui arrivent d'Europe, puis on recommencera avec le bateau suivant », explique-t-il. Ce ballet, autrefois parfaitement réglé, s'est ralenti au fil des mois. Le port exporte de moins en moins de voitures, essentiellement des Mercedes Classe C dont les ventes déclinent depuis plusieurs années. Sphiwe Mthembu, le directeur du port, ne masque pas son inquiétude : « La situation nous touche directement. Quand un constructeur présent depuis soixante-cinq ans commence soudain à souffrir d'une baisse de volumes, cela nous affecte immédiatement. Nous recevons des conteneurs destinés à l'usine : si l'usine tourne moins bien, le port en subit l'impact. Nous devons absolument garder Mercedes-Benz ici et attirer un deuxième grand constructeur. C'est vital pour l'économie locale. » En ville, la chambre de commerce suit de près la situation. Sa directrice, Lizelle Maurice, femme d'affaires respectée et ardente défenseure de l'économie locale, résume l'impact en quelques mots : « Le marché américain était notre plus gros marché, environ 30% de toutes les commandes. Quand les volumes ont commencé à baisser, les fournisseurs de Mercedes-Benz ont immédiatement réduit leurs effectifs. Et cela, c'était avant même les tarifs de Trump. La pandémie avait déjà mis notre économie à genoux. L'an dernier, l'usine est passée de trois à deux équipes, puis 700 départs volontaires ont été annoncés. Les décisions de Washington n'ont fait qu'aggraver une situation déjà très tendue. » Pour comprendre la centralité de Mercedes-Benz dans la région, Ted Keenan, journaliste du Daily Dispatch, déroule une liste : Auria Africa, Valeo International, AIH, et bien d'autres. Tous ont licencié ces derniers mois. «Certaines estimations parlent de 160 000 personnes potentiellement touchées dans la région si Mercedes s'en allait », glisse-t-il, avant de nuancer : « Je ne crois pas que ce soit réaliste. Ce serait la pire chose qui puisse arriver. Mais, il y a des rumeurs persistantes venues de Chine : Mercedes-Benz serait prêt à partager son usine. Aujourd'hui, beaucoup de constructeurs partagent leurs installations. Ce n'est pas impensable. » Pour les employés, c'est jour de fête. Plusieurs centaines d'entre eux sont rassemblés sur un terrain de rugby pour la traditionnelle célébration de fin d'année. Brochettes, musique, danses. Thabile Bevu, délégué du syndicat Numsa, explique pourtant que cette année a été rude : « La production s'est arrêtée plus tôt que d'habitude, quatre semaines en avance. C'est une combinaison de facteurs. Les taxes américaines ont forcé l'usine à réduire. En juillet, on a aussi été en chômage technique pendant six semaines. Beaucoup d'employés embauchés l'an dernier ont déjà perdu leur travail. Alors, tout le monde se demande : est-ce que je serai le prochain ? Mais Mercedes a toujours réussi à faire face, en travaillant avec nous. » Le lendemain, l'un des ouvriers, Phiwe Qaba, arborant un maillot bleu clair des Orlando Pirates, confirme que la crainte est constante : « On parle toujours du même sujet. Parce que dès que les États-Unis arrêtent de commander, notre vie quotidienne change. » Si lui bénéficie d'accords garantissant un revenu minimum même en cas de chômage technique, il pense aux autres, à ceux qui gravitent autour de l'usine : « La dame qui vend des fruits à l'entrée, le gars qui fait le ménage, celle qui prépare la nourriture… eux rentrent chez eux sans un sou. C'est une catastrophe. » À quelques kilomètres du centre-ville, dans le township historique de Duncan Village, on ressent déjà les secousses de la crise. Khulile Jacobs, éducateur et figure locale, fait visiter le lycée du quartier et raconte l'effet sur les familles : « Beaucoup avaient pris des prêts logement ou auto. Avec les licenciements, tout risque de s'effondrer. Des familles qui avaient quitté le township pour des quartiers plus aisés reviennent déjà. Le mouvement a commencé juste après l'élection américaine de novembre. Les entreprises savaient ce qui allait arriver. » Pour Khulile Jacobs, les raisons des décisions de Donald Trump dépassent largement les questions agricoles ou sécuritaires : « C'est une nouvelle forme de guerre froide. L'Afrique du Sud est un hub d'investissements sur le continent. On a l'impression que Trump essaie de détourner ces investissements vers les États-Unis. » Il ajoute un facteur géopolitique majeur : « Le fait que notre pays ait amené Israël devant la Cour internationale de justice a pesé lourd. Pour Trump, c'est comme si l'Afrique du Sud s'était opposée à un allié stratégique. » Et lorsqu'on lui demande s'il soutient son gouvernement dans cette démarche, la réponse est sans ambiguïté : « À 100 %, même plus. Nous nous tiendrons toujours aux côtés du peuple palestinien. Moralement, nous ne pouvons pas faire autrement. » Malgré tout, certains veulent croire à un possible apaisement. Lizelle Maurice, la directrice de la chambre de commerce, appelle à ne pas couper le dialogue : « ​​​​​​​Trump doit comprendre que ses décisions touchent des millions de personnes. Il doit revoir sa stratégie vis-à-vis de l'Afrique du Sud. Comme je le dis toujours : garde tes amis près de toi, mais tes ennemis encore plus près. »

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Daniel Eckert und Lea Oetjen über einen Dämpfer für Thyssenkrupp, einen Rekord für den Silberpreis und den wohl größten Börsengang aller Zeiten. Außerdem geht es um Bayer, Rheinmetall, Renk Group, Hensoldt, Applovin, Warner Bros. Discovery, Mercedes-Benz, Fidelity, Alphabet, Nvidia, BMW, Campbell Soup Company, The Trade Desk, iShares MSCI USA ETF (WKN: A0YEDU), Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (WKN: A2PFN2), iShares Edge MSCI USA, Momentum Factor ETF (WKN: A2AP36), Xtrackers MSCI World Momentum (WKN: A1103G) und SPDR MSCI World ETF (WKN: A2N6CW). Die aktuelle "Alles auf Aktien"-Umfrage findet Ihr unter: https://www.umfrageonline.com/c/mh9uebwm Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter.[ Hier bei WELT.](https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html.) [Hier] (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zxjyJpTMunyYCY6F7vHK1?si=8f6cTnkEQnmSrlMU8Vo6uQ) findest Du die Samstagsfolgen Klassiker-Playlist auf Spotify! Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? [**Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte!**](https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien) Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Want to work less and make more?In this episode of the Happy Hustle Podcast, I'm thrilled to introduce you to the one and only James Schramko, a remarkable Australian serial entrepreneur who's not just hustling but thriving and surfing the waves of success—both in business and life.James was once trapped in the grind of overwork and stress but has transformed into the embodiment of a lifestyle entrepreneur who's crushing it. He's not just riding the waves of the ocean; he's riding the waves of entrepreneurship too.With a track record of building and selling seven-figure businesses, James has achieved a remarkable feat – selling over $15 million worth of his products and services.Before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, he was the number #1 Mercedes-Benz salesperson in Australia. Working tirelessly, he paved the way for a transformative shift in his life. Fast forward 33 years, and he's cracked the code to unveil four key profit levers that every business secretly holds.  He privately mentored top entrepreneurs on how to earn more while working far less, including some of the biggest names in the industry, like Pat Flynn, Ryan Levesque, Keith Krance, Kevin Rogers, Molly Pittman, Chandler Bolt, and Ezra Firestone.  So, if you want to make more while working less, then tune in to this episode.In this episode, we cover:  [00:03:22:25] #1 Mistake Entrepreneurs Make[00:07:54:09] Ditch the To-Do-List and Embrace Systematic Productivity[00:10:25:10] The Counterintuitive Approach to Entrepreneurship[00:09:39:11] Break Free from Common Business Practices[00:16:43:23] The Power of Recurring Subscription Income[00:48:53:05] Build a Business Around Doing What You Love Every Day[00:36:43:07] Happy Hustle Hacks [Health, Money, Entrepreneurship, Spirituality][00:45:56:16] Rapid-fire questionsWhat does Happy Hustlin mean to you?  James says "I'd put an emphasis on the happy that there's a lot of people hustling and grinding, but you know, get to a position where you can do the thing you absolutely love every day for me, it's surfing every day. You, if it's bike riding, canoeing, trekking, reading a book, whatever it is, build that into your day as a non-negotiable and then build your business around that to support it."Connect with Jameshttps://www.instagram.com/jamesschramko/https://www.facebook.com/JamesSchramkoPage/https://www.youtube.com/user/JamesSchramkohttps://au.linkedin.com/in/jamesschramkohttps://twitter.com/JamesSchramkoFind James on his website: https://www.jamesschramko.com/  Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a free copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Coursehttps://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventurehttps://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsors:If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all nightIf you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF.99 Designs- Need a killer logo, stunning website, or next-level brand design?Stop DIY-ing and start delegating like a boss with 99designs by Vista! Neurable- If you're looking to level up your focus, productivity, and mental wellbeing all at once, do yourself a favor and check out Neurable. You get a special hookup—just use the code HAPPY at checkout and get $100 off.

Jill and Tom open the show by discussing the recently rolled-back federal fuel-economy standards, and the implication for carmakers in the near term. Tom then shares—to his great amusement--the long, complicated, and multinational route by which the Polestar 4 crossover arrives in the United States. Hint: Five countries are involved. The hosts also discuss massive Polestar discounts currently being offered on 2025 models. Tom then shares his plan for Mercedes-Benz to recapture U.S. luxury-car market share. Listen in to hear Tom's “Ledger Series” marketing scheme. Still in the first segment, Jill reviews the 2026 Ram 2500 pickup. Listen in for her take on the capable workhorse. In the second segment, Jill and Tom welcome movie reviewer and podcast host Nick Digilio into the studio. Nick's newly published collection of movie reviews, 40 Years, 40 Films cover's each year of Nick's career, and is available now in time for Christmas. Nick shares stories about his career as a film critic, and discusses some of his more controversial picks for best movie from each year. In the last segment, Nick join's Jill for this week's quiz, which includes a bonus question regarding German holiday food. 

In this episode, we celebrate Georgia's back-to-back SEC titles after a cathartic 28–7 win over Alabama in Atlanta and finally exorcising some Mercedes-Benz demons. We walk through the full game day experience—from atmosphere and concessions to the “reverse Rammer Jammer”—before digging into how Mike Bobo's offense controlled the clock, stayed balanced, and trusted a young offensive line to grow up fast. Then we show love to Glenn Schumann's defense for holding Alabama to negative rushing yards, smothering the Tide on third down, and letting emerging leaders like C.J. Allen and Ellis Robinson shine on the biggest stage. We close by reacting to a wild conference championship weekend, the chaotic playoff field, Notre Dame opting out, and why nobody in America should want to see this Georgia team right now. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, GO DAWGS! TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro00:04:05 - Gameday Atmosphere00:12:28 - Weekly Concession Stands Report00:14:38 - Clark's Fun Facts00:15:39 - UGA Offense vs Alabama Defense00:33:28 - UGA Defense vs Alabama Offense00:53:08 - UGA Special Teams00:59:20 - Georgia's Dynasty Run01:06:06 - Week 15 Games01:25:06 - HERE WE GO! JOIN OUR BRACKET CHALLENGE: https://tinyurl.com/8ja34yua SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: For just $5/month, you can support our podcast & unlock exclusive perks. Visit https://www.patreon.com/rowsixty & join today! GET YOUR GAMEDAY GEAR HERE: peachstatepride.com/collections/uga  CONNECT WITH US:Patreon: patreon.com/rowsixtyFacebook: facebook.com/rowsixtyInstagram: instagram.com/rowsixty/TikTok: tiktok.com/@rowsixtyYouTube: youtube.com/rowsixtyWebsite: rowsixty.comStore: rowsixty.com/store

Today I'm joined by Todd Blue, Dealer Principal of Mercedes-Benz of Northern Arizona and CEO of LAPIS. We break down how luxury dealerships can truly differentiate in a crowded market and why direct customer engagement still drives outsized loyalty. Todd opens up about leverage, market cycles, and why he exited his business at its peak. We also explore what it really takes to elevate underperforming stores and thrive even when the economy turns. This episode is brought to you by: 1. fullthrottle.ai® - fullthrottle.ai® is a next-generation AdTech powerhouse. The Automotive DSP™ is built specifically for the auto industry, combining advanced programmatic targeting, real-time bidding, and analytics tailored to drive dealership and OEM performance. With fullthrottle.ai®, marketers can reach the right car shoppers at the right moment and optimize toward real business outcomes like test drives, leads, or sales. fullthrottle.ai® bridges the gap between auto media buying and results-driven marketing. Check out http://fullthrottle.ai 2. Uber for Business - With Central, you can request a ride on behalf of your customers even if they don't have the Uber app. If you're ready to reduce the costs associated with maintaining shuttles and limit the liability of loaner vehicles, it's time to partner with Uber. Visit @ http://t.uber.com/CDGauto today 3. CDG Circles - A modern peer group for auto dealers. Private dealer chats. Real insights — confidential, compliant, no travel required. Visit @ https://cdgcircles.com to learn more. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ ⁠https://cdgcircles.com/⁠ Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dealership recruiting ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgrecruiting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fix your dealership's social media ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.trynomad.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgpartner.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Topics: 00:15 How did Todd Blue's early life shape him? 00:41 Vanity plates: funniest or most memorable? 02:57 Why re-enter the car business? 13:54 Key to building a luxury empire? 20:22 How to handle ultra-wealthy clients? 25:03 Delivering a premium experience: how? 28:52 Secret to building a successful team? 32:29 Why sell a successful business? 46:35 Navigating economic uncertainty: best strategy? Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠x.com/GuyDealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everything else ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jack, Jake, and Maggie Doster get together for an emotional processing session of Georgia Tech's 16-9 loss to georgia, our thoughts on the environment in Mercedes-Benz, and the on field performance of the Jackets. Then, Maggie spills some new beans on the situation in Oxford, MS after Lane Kiffin's departure before the latest on Tech basketball and volleyball.Like the show? Drop a rating wherever you listen and follow Scions of the Southland to ensure you don't miss our weekly episodes.Hosts: Jake Grant, Jack Purdy, Maggie DosterProduction: Jack PurdyMusic: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

In this episode, we recap Georgia's gritty, old-school rock fight win over Georgia Tech and celebrate eight straight over the Jackets while appreciating just how far this program has come. We talk through what made the atmosphere in Mercedes-Benz feel so strange for a “home” game, from ticket chaos to the in-game experience, before delivering a full Weekly Concession Stands Report. Then we dive into the X's and O's: Georgia's run-heavy offensive approach, Gunner Stockton's off night, the offensive line shuffle, and a defense that held Tech to three field goals while special teams quietly swung the game. From there, we zoom out to the rest of college football—reacting to a huge rivalry weekend, the latest Playoff implications, and a wild coaching carousel that has Florida, Auburn, Ole Miss, and others in the headlines. We wrap with some perspective on how blessed we are to watch Georgia chase another SEC Championship and postseason run. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, GO DAWGS! 00:00:00 - Intro00:03:36 - Shoutouts00:20:23 - Weekly Concession Stands Report00:29:16 - UGA Offense vs Georgia Tech Defense00:44:27 - UGA Defense vs Georgia Tech Offense00:57:41 - Special Teams vs Georgia Tech01:08:10 - Week 14 Games01:23:48 - Coaching Carousel01:45:10 - FINISH STRONG! SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: For just $5/month, you can support our podcast & unlock exclusive perks. Visit https://www.patreon.com/rowsixty & join today! GET YOUR GAMEDAY GEAR HERE: peachstatepride.com/collections/uga  CONNECT WITH US:Patreon: patreon.com/rowsixtyFacebook: facebook.com/rowsixtyInstagram: instagram.com/rowsixty/TikTok: tiktok.com/@rowsixtyYouTube: youtube.com/rowsixtyWebsite: rowsixty.comStore: rowsixty.com/store

(original airing date November 30th, 2025)Good Morning Nashville ☀️ It's the last day of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are blessed to be a part of you guys new week. If you're reading this today, we as a platform thank you for supporting the brand, Black Men Vent Too. Our podcast, the mental health focused clothing/apparel we have called The “Peace” Collection, and the financial literacy classes we teach all are aimed to provide a better direction for our black men in our community. Our podcast has truly been able to reach many across the nation, and again, we can't thank you enough for not only supporting us, but supporting these guests that come each and every week to vent about their mental health.

Send us a textAngelo, Rhea, and Jay are back to get deep into Netflix's latest huge hit show, The Beast in Me.  It's an airport novel of a TV show, cranking on all cylinders, and the crew is united in their thoughts about it!THEN, HBO is in trouble and their plan to save themselves is... to go back to being HBO!?  Five years ago, HBO rebranded from the Mercedes Benz of TV into something like a nice minivan as a way to compete with Netflix and it's backfired.  So they've decided to try to get some of the HBO magic back... the only question the gang has: is it too late?All that plus, we do a check in on Pluribus, discuss Luther, and much MUCH MORE!LISTEN NOW to stay up to date on all you need to know regarding the latest and greatest in television and the big screens.MAKE SURE TO VISIT OUR SPONSOR: Steven Singer Jewelers!The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussion of the latest shows and news. 

Week 14 rivalry week brings a loaded Friday slate and some dangerous early Saturday spots, and we're breaking down 12 games with picks, odds, and matchup edges you can actually use at the window. From Iowa–Nebraska's trench war to the Egg Bowl, Utah–Kansas, Georgia–Georgia Tech in Atlanta, and Texas A&M–Texas in Austin, it's wall-to-wall pressure games with playoff and bowl stakes on the line.We cover:2:12 Iowa vs Nebraska – Iowa run-game edge vs Rayola injury fallout6:10 Ole Miss vs Mississippi State – Egg Bowl chaos, State's collapsing run defense10:09 Utah vs Kansas – Utah's trench dominance, Kansas bowl desperation14:42 Georgia vs Georgia Tech – Dawgs surging, Jackets fading, Mercedes-Benz matchup20:35 Indiana vs Purdue – rivalry, lookahead to Big Ten title game, giant spread dynamics24:53 Texas A&M vs Texas – undefeated Aggies, schedule gap, Sark upset shot30:52 Arizona vs Arizona State – desert rivalry, ASU havoc vs Arizona passing35:37 Clemson vs South Carolina – schedule disparity, explosive vs bend-but-don't-break41:40 Kentucky vs Louisville – Cards 0–7 ATS at home, Stoops live dog role45:57 Ohio State vs Michigan – four-game skid, line value on the Wolverines51:04 LSU vs Oklahoma – rock fight profile, low total with big dog56:22 Vanderbilt vs Tennessee – shootout script, Diego vs Vols defenseWe dig into power ratings, projected stat spreads, last 4 weeks form, PPA per rush and pass, red-zone TD rates, turnover margin, and strength of schedule to spot mispriced numbers, then layer in rivalry motivation, injuries, and lookahead risk.

Texas thought they could walk into Athens and steal one in Sanford Stadium. They thought wrong. The Bulldog faithful showed up and showed out - and so did our guys on the field. Then we cruised through lowly Charlotte to put us in great shape heading into rivalry weekend, with a great matchup against a talented Georgia Tech team. Of course, Tech is reeling from Pittsburgh taking them out to the wood shed last weekend. Thankfully, the Dawgs seem to be heading in the better direction. It will be a fun one in Mercedes Benz, where there are sure to be significantly more folks dressed in red and black than gold and white. Happy Thanksgiving, folks! We hope you enjoy one of the greatest weeks of the year with family, friends, and plenty of football.GO DAWGS! BEAT TECH!Follow here for updates:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@callingthedawgspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Calling the Dawgs Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Calling the Dawgs