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Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222. Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 Lost Generation: My AI Girlfriend and the Crisis on College Campuses Is technology killing real connection? In this electrifying hour of Rush to Reason, John Rush dives into why more teen boys are turning to AI girlfriends instead of real relationships—and what that means for our future. Then, Heritage Foundation expert Jonathan Butcher exposes the truth about what's really happening on America's college campuses: are students getting educated, or just indoctrinated? Plus, get the latest on Colorado's severe weather, election updates from LA, and smart tips for families navigating today's education minefield. Don't miss this episode packed with controversy, insight, and essential advice for parents and students alike! Guest Timestamps 1:23 — Hunter — https://www.cubcreekhvac.com 32:32 — Jonathan Butcher — https://www.heritage.org HOUR 2 Chasing Dreams or Running From Reality? Youth Sports, College Choices, and living with a purpose. Get ready for a jam-packed hour on Rush to Reason! John dives into the high-stakes world of college planning and youth sports. Are families chasing unrealistic sports dreams while forgetting the importance of education? Richard Rush joins John for a no-holds-barred reality check on club sports, scholarships, and what it really takes to go pro. Don't miss the review of the sleek 2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport AWD. Hear why its V6 engine, striking design, and everyday comfort make it a standout. Later, special guest Frank Kelly, CEO of Kelly Benefits and author of Love & Go, shares inspiring insights on faith, mentorship, and the dangers of digital distractions. The hour wraps up with a sharp debate on real estate listing laws, commission transparency, and whether the industry is headed for more government oversight. Guest Timestamps 6:40 — Richard Rush 16:36 — 2026 Lexus IS Review 27:08 — Frank Kelly — https://frankkellyiii.com HOUR 3 Health Care Costs, Leadership Lessons, AI Relationships, and America's Tipping Backlash Hour three delivers hard-hitting insight and lively debate you won't want to miss! Dr. Josh McConkey kicks things off by busting myths about Ebola and revealing how to stay informed without succumbing to fear. He and John Rush dig deep into the mental health crisis, rising anxiety among young people, and the crucial role of leadership and resilience in forging the next generation. The conversation then revisits hot topics such as youth sports, communication skills, and the surprising impact of AI on relationships, asking: Are young people losing out on life's real lessons? Healthcare policy expert Phil Kerpen joins the show to expose the truth behind soaring medical costs, hospital mergers, insurance loopholes, and why paying cash for prescriptions can sometimes beat your copay. The hour wraps up with a fiery take on America's tipping culture: are we tipping for service—or just because we're expected to? Don't miss the expert guests, bold opinions, and actionable advice packed into this powerful episode! Guest Timestamps 1:10 — Dr. Josh McConkey — https://www.weightbehindthespear.com 26:41 — Phil Kerpen — https://www.americancommitment.org

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222. Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 Lost Generation: My AI Girlfriend and the Crisis on College Campuses Is technology killing real connection? In this electrifying hour of Rush to Reason, John Rush dives into why more teen boys are turning to AI girlfriends instead of real relationships—and what that means for our future. Then, Heritage Foundation expert Jonathan Butcher exposes the truth about what's really happening on America's college campuses: are students getting educated, or just indoctrinated? Plus, get the latest on Colorado's severe weather, election updates from LA, and smart tips for families navigating today's education minefield. Don't miss this episode packed with controversy, insight, and essential advice for parents and students alike! Guest Timestamps 1:23 — Hunter — https://www.cubcreekhvac.com 32:32 — Jonathan Butcher — https://www.heritage.org HOUR 2 Chasing Dreams or Running From Reality? Youth Sports, College Choices, and living with a purpose. Get ready for a jam-packed hour on Rush to Reason! John dives into the high-stakes world of college planning and youth sports. Are families chasing unrealistic sports dreams while forgetting the importance of education? Richard Rush joins John for a no-holds-barred reality check on club sports, scholarships, and what it really takes to go pro. Don't miss the review of the sleek 2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport AWD. Hear why its V6 engine, striking design, and everyday comfort make it a standout. Later, special guest Frank Kelly, CEO of Kelly Benefits and author of Love & Go, shares inspiring insights on faith, mentorship, and the dangers of digital distractions. The hour wraps up with a sharp debate on real estate listing laws, commission transparency, and whether the industry is headed for more government oversight. Guest Timestamps 6:40 — Richard Rush 16:36 — 2026 Lexus IS Review 27:08 — Frank Kelly — https://frankkellyiii.com HOUR 3 Health Care Costs, Leadership Lessons, AI Relationships, and America's Tipping Backlash Hour three delivers hard-hitting insight and lively debate you won't want to miss! Dr. Josh McConkey kicks things off by busting myths about Ebola and revealing how to stay informed without succumbing to fear. He and John Rush dig deep into the mental health crisis, rising anxiety among young people, and the crucial role of leadership and resilience in forging the next generation. The conversation then revisits hot topics such as youth sports, communication skills, and the surprising impact of AI on relationships, asking: Are young people losing out on life's real lessons? Healthcare policy expert Phil Kerpen joins the show to expose the truth behind soaring medical costs, hospital mergers, insurance loopholes, and why paying cash for prescriptions can sometimes beat your copay. The hour wraps up with a fiery take on America's tipping culture: are we tipping for service—or just because we're expected to? Don't miss the expert guests, bold opinions, and actionable advice packed into this powerful episode! Guest Timestamps 1:10 — Dr. Josh McConkey — https://www.weightbehindthespear.com 26:41 — Phil Kerpen — https://www.americancommitment.org

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222. Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 Lost Generation: My AI Girlfriend and the Crisis on College Campuses Is technology killing real connection? In this electrifying hour of Rush to Reason, John Rush dives into why more teen boys are turning to AI girlfriends instead of real relationships—and what that means for our future. Then, Heritage Foundation expert Jonathan Butcher exposes the truth about what's really happening on America's college campuses: are students getting educated, or just indoctrinated? Plus, get the latest on Colorado's severe weather, election updates from LA, and smart tips for families navigating today's education minefield. Don't miss this episode packed with controversy, insight, and essential advice for parents and students alike! Guest Timestamps 1:23 — Hunter — https://www.cubcreekhvac.com 32:32 — Jonathan Butcher — https://www.heritage.org HOUR 2 Chasing Dreams or Running From Reality? Youth Sports, College Choices, and living with a purpose. Get ready for a jam-packed hour on Rush to Reason! John dives into the high-stakes world of college planning and youth sports. Are families chasing unrealistic sports dreams while forgetting the importance of education? Richard Rush joins John for a no-holds-barred reality check on club sports, scholarships, and what it really takes to go pro. Don't miss the review of the sleek 2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport AWD. Hear why its V6 engine, striking design, and everyday comfort make it a standout. Later, special guest Frank Kelly, CEO of Kelly Benefits and author of Love & Go, shares inspiring insights on faith, mentorship, and the dangers of digital distractions. The hour wraps up with a sharp debate on real estate listing laws, commission transparency, and whether the industry is headed for more government oversight. Guest Timestamps 6:40 — Richard Rush 16:36 — 2026 Lexus IS Review 27:08 — Frank Kelly — https://frankkellyiii.com HOUR 3 Health Care Costs, Leadership Lessons, AI Relationships, and America's Tipping Backlash Hour three delivers hard-hitting insight and lively debate you won't want to miss! Dr. Josh McConkey kicks things off by busting myths about Ebola and revealing how to stay informed without succumbing to fear. He and John Rush dig deep into the mental health crisis, rising anxiety among young people, and the crucial role of leadership and resilience in forging the next generation. The conversation then revisits hot topics such as youth sports, communication skills, and the surprising impact of AI on relationships, asking: Are young people losing out on life's real lessons? Healthcare policy expert Phil Kerpen joins the show to expose the truth behind soaring medical costs, hospital mergers, insurance loopholes, and why paying cash for prescriptions can sometimes beat your copay. The hour wraps up with a fiery take on America's tipping culture: are we tipping for service—or just because we're expected to? Don't miss the expert guests, bold opinions, and actionable advice packed into this powerful episode! Guest Timestamps 1:10 — Dr. Josh McConkey — https://www.weightbehindthespear.com 26:41 — Phil Kerpen — https://www.americancommitment.org

This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two strong performers — the luxurious 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit and the fun 2026 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo. They also cover Kia's major Sportage Hybrid production launch on scene in Georgia, look at record hybrid sales from Hyundai and Kia, critique Toyota's updated GR86, and discuss the all-new Bentley Flying Spur. Their special guest is car-buying expert Charlie Daniel.

OXFORD STILL WON'T GO ELECTRIC FOR MINIBMW is still reluctant to actually convert the Oxford Mini plant to enable their electric cars to be built. Thanks to Brexit, from the 1 January 2027, the UK is expected to be hit by the EU's Rules of Origin after being delayed for three years. Additionally, production costs are increasing at the UK facility. For more on this, click here to read an electrive article.ASTON MARTIN GET A NEW CCOAndrea Baldi is the new Chief Commercial Officer of Aston Martin Lagonda Limited. He was previously working for Lamborghini. To read more, click this Motor Trader article link here.MILEAGE ALLOWANCE INCREASEDIf you use your car for work and claim on the mileage driven, then there is some good news as the Government has increased the amount for the first 10,000 miles to 55p. This is backdated to the start of April 2026 too. You can read more by clicking this Money Saving Expert article link here.TOYOTA SLOW DOWN ELECTRIC ONLY DEVELOPMENTToyota are pausing the development of their electric saloon, based on the concept LF-ZC, which was revealed at the end of 2023. The vehicle was to herald the introduction of many new technologies to the production of their cars, such as gigacasting, solid-state batteries and production lines where the vehicles moved themselves. For more on this item, click this link to an electrive article.MERCEDES COULD BE BANNED FROM US SALESA proposed US bill, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026, if brought into law could ban Mercedes-Benz from building and selling their cars in the US due to the largest shareholder being Chinese and are a foreign adversary Government in the US's eyes. If you wish to find out more, click this link from The Autopian here.GRIDSERVE NOW SERVE MOTO LYMMGridserve have announced that they have opened an ‘Electric Super Hub' at the M6 services at Motor Lymm. There are 24 ultra-rapid charging bays, with a potential for 400kW charging. To read more, click this electrive article link here.UK CLASSIC BMW OWNERS REJOICEBMW is trialling its Classic Partner Program, in the UK, at four dealerships. This gives manufacturer-approved support for classic BMWs that includes sales, servicing and body repairs. There is no news on if this will be expanded in the future. For more on this, click this link here to a Classic & Sports Car article.On Thursday 4 June at 20:00 BST, we will be going live with a Q&A on our YouTube channel. We need your help though, send us your automotive and motoring related question you would like to hear us answer. To send one in use our Contact Page, linked to here, and put “Q&A” in the Subject Line so it does not get lost in all the spam, or any other way you can send a question to us.NEW NEW CAR NEWS -Lotus EmiraLotus has announced that they will be ditching the EV Emira and replacing the powertrain of the combustion engine versions with a V6 hybrid from Horse Powertrain. This will give 536bhp and 516lb ft of torque, more details will be released at a later date. Click this EVO article link here to read more.Genesis GV60 MagmaGenesis has revealed more information about the GV60 Magma version, that goes on sale next month. Prices start at £75,915 and that gets you an electric SUV with 641bhp, 583lb ft of torque, resulting in a 0-62mph time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 164mph from a car with a range up to 311 miles. Click this EV Powered article link to read more.Ferrari F355 restomodSome don't like the looks, some don't see the point of this as the F355 isn't that old, yet some think both. This will not be cheap as you need to find a F355 before paying roughly £600,000 depending on your exact taste. Click this Hagerty link here for more.LUNCHTIME READ: THE GENIUS OF BRUNO SACCOPeople look at Mercedes-Benz cars from a certain period of time with great fondness, thanks to how well Sacco designed. His philisophy was that Mercedes's should look good even when they're old. Click this link from Hagerty, to read more.LIST OF THE WEEK: 120 YEARS OF LANCIAClassic & Sports Car provide the slideshow for you to check out and run through. Do you agree with either of the chaps? Click this link here, then go through the options to see what you would pick.AND FINALLY: HAS HOT WHEELS GOT LEGO LICKEDThanks to an expired patent other companies are trying to get a slice of the ‘click bricks together', market. The Mattel Brick Shop currently has seven models available to build at home. Click this Design News article link here.

Learn how to accurately stage corn when lower leaves have dropped off, so you can stay on-label with herbicide applications and keep plants healthy through the season. In this Agronomy Moment episode, Wendell Koehn and agronomist Celena walk through a simple, field-ready method to confirm growth stage from V5 to V7 using a dug plant on the tailgate. In this episode: Why accurate corn staging matters for herbicide labels and management decisions How to dig, split, and read internodes to confirm V5, V6, and V7 What to look for at the crown and soil line when staging When dark or discolored crowns might signal fusarium or other issues A practical example of using stress mitigation + fungicide to reduce late-season problems If you're walking fields and guessing between V6 and V7 from the row, this short episode shows you how to confirm the stage with confidence.

Send us Fan MailToyota has expanded its twin-turbo V6 engine recall again, and this time we finally have a better idea why these engines are failing.According to a newly filed NHTSA report, Toyota spent months tearing down engines, analyzing failed components, and conducting laboratory testing. The investigation led engineers to one component in particular: the #1 main bearing.The company says machining debris, often called "swarf" in the manufacturing industry, may not have been fully removed during production. That debris can contaminate the bearing, causing wear, engine knocking, rough running, and in some cases complete engine failure.In this video, I break down: ► Toyota's latest recall filing ► Why the #1 main bearing matters ► What Toyota's engineers discovered during testing ► The role of metal shavings (swarf) in engine failures ► How this recall differs from previous Tundra engine recalls ► What current Tundra owners should knowThe biggest surprise? Toyota's investigation found the same wear patterns seen in earlier recalled engines, suggesting the problem extended further into production than originally believed.Do you own a 2024 Toyota Tundra? Have you experienced engine issues? Let me know in the comments below.Support the show

Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum tackle this week's automotive roundup: Toyota expands a V6 engine recall, a robin's nest prevents an F-250 sale, and more than half of U.S. car buyers are underwater on their loans. They also review the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover SE, cover major racing news, including a sad NASCAR loss and highlights from Indy and F1, and answer listener questions on maintenance and classic-car picks.

Paul had a problem with the church in Corinth. They were still ‘babes in Christ' - 1 Cor 3.1. Anyone who has been a parent knows the struggle it is to bring children to maturity - to potty-train them, to train them to eat nicely, to share, and everything else…  When you come to Christ, you leave behind worldly things to live in a ‘Christ dimension' - a dimension so distinct and different from the world we grew up in. That's why Jesus said you've got to be ‘born again' - come on! You've got to die to the old, and, like a new-born, you've got to start and learn the basics. That's why Paul says in v2, “I gave you milk and not meat, because you were not able, and you're still are not able. You still behave like worldly people do…” Let's face it - there are many in the church who live and speak like the world, like they did before they became a Christian… No difference. The biggest problem in Corinth was the strife, envy and division. That's not Christ. Christ is one. In Him is no division. But some of the people in Corinth were saying, v4, “I follow Paul”, and others were saying, “I follow Apollos.” That's not of God! Paul founded the church. His conversion from the life of a fanatical but highly educated Pharisee, opposed to Christ and persecuting Christians, was dramatic - the Lord Himself appeared to him on the road to Damascus. Apollos was different. An ‘eloquent man, mighty in the Scriptures', he believed in Jesus, and spoke and taught diligently about the things of the Lord, but only knew ‘the baptism of John' - water baptism for the forgiveness of sin. It seems he didn't know the Baptism of the Holy Spirit; it was two of Paul's co-workers, Priscillla and Aquila, who instructed him ‘in the Way of God more perfectly' - Acts 18.24-28 - before recommending him to the church in Achaia, where Corinth was. The different experiences of these men are not what matter. Paul says in v5, “Who is Paul? Who is Apollos? Simply ministers by whom you believed!” -  ‘men who brought you to Christ'! V6, “I planted, Apollos watered - but it's GOD who gives the increase.” It's not Paul, it's not Apollos! It's not men. It's God. Even today we too easily follow men, rather than Christ! I don't follow men, even though I grew up in the days of some very great Pentecostal leaders in Britain - among them Evangelist George Jeffreys, Smith Wigglesworth. I don't look to those men, even though when I was born Jeffreys wanted to adopt me as his son. I don't want to follow any man. I want to follow Jesus. Come on! I want to do what Jesus said, I want to do what He told his disciples to do - preach the Gospel, heal the sick. My power doesn't come because somebody laid hands on me; my power comes because God touched me! The evidence is there, in my life. To make a donation to support David's ministry: https://www.eurovision.org.uk/donation To watch the message: https://youtu.be/70ImKZZgKNY?si=RyCFNDqad8CsZjiY 

Ferrari dévoile la Luce Des nouveautés intrigantes à venir chez Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler et Ram Record d'assistance pour le Grand Prix du Canada avec 360 000 spectateurs Les problèmes de V6 biturbo chez Toyota et Lexus Mitsubishi réanime le Parejo La boîte manuelle est finalement morte chez Volkswagen Lotus Emira 420 Sport : plus puissante, légère et aérodynamique Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Ferrari dévoile la Luce Des nouveautés intrigantes à venir chez Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler et Ram Record d'assistance pour le Grand Prix du Canada avec 360 000 spectateurs Les problèmes de V6 biturbo chez Toyota et Lexus Mitsubishi réanime le Parejo La boîte manuelle est finalement morte chez Volkswagen Lotus Emira 420 Sport : plus puissante, légère et aérodynamique Cette semaine, Louis-Philippe Dubé et Antoine Joubert partagent leurs impressions de conduite au sujet du Volvo EX60 2027 et de la Lexus ES 2026.Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Ah vous aimez cette chanson, hein, ça vous rappelle un film, Sailor et Lula, et si pas, vous y êtes instantanément, dans l'Amérique profonde, celle de la Route 66 et des grands espaces. C'est vrai, hein, on la voit, la grosse cylindrée décapotable et la route rectiligne, les restoroutes plantés au milieu de nulle part, écrasés par une chaleur sèche, avec trois pelés et deux tondus attablés à l'intérieur. Ça fout un spleen pas possible mais c'est beau.Comme la musique de Chris Isaak. Ah c'est vrai qu'il est beau ! Avec sa belle gueule bien coiffée style années 50 et ses pochettes qui font autant penser à Elvis Presley qu'à James Dean, il incarne une certaine Amérique, en total décalage avec les années 80 au milieu desquelles il débarque dans nos vies. Et qui lui vaut à la fin de la décennie d'être élu parmi les gars les plus sexys au monde.Chris Isaak, c'est le musicien qui tombe au mauvais moment. En pleine époque synthés et batteries électroniques, lui, il débarque avec des chansons qui sentent les motels perdus, les néons, les Cadillac qui ont trop roulé et les amours qui tournent mal au milieu de la nuit. Ça doit être ça qui a tant plus à un David Lynch qui vient de fasciner le monde avec son film Blue Velvet.La musique de Chris Isaak, c'est du rock avec une pincée de country, de surf, et de rockabilly ralenti façon Roy Orbison. Alors pourquoi il a tant marché à la fin des années 80 et dans les années 90 : probablement à cause de l'immense solitude élégante qu'il dégage. On dirait qu'il a tiré toute son inspiration dans le Heartbreak Hotel d'Elvis Presley, et qu'il s'est arrêté là, avec sa guitare, sur un parking vide.Et puis il y a sa voix, qui passe du murmure au grand vertige romantique dans la même phrase. Une voix de cinéma. Exactement. Une voix qui éveille en nous l'image d'un type très bien sapé en train de se faire lourder sous un panneau “Vacancy”. Alors il remonte dans sa grosse V6 et disparaît vers l'horizon. C'est vrai qu'on connaît tous plusieurs de ses chansons. Qu'elles soient restées collées à un bout de notre vie ou pas, la guitare qui s'accorde à sa voix lancinante a le goût d'une bande son, d'une compile Rockmantique, voilà sans doute pourquoi il était unique. Le plus fou est qu'à l'époque, on ne l'a pas étiqueté rétro, il s'est inscrit naturellement dans le paysage, le Chris Isaak.Et plus fou encore, on n'a jamais vraiment su qui il était. On n'a pas creusé le sujet. Ce n'était ni Prince, ni Madonna, question vie privée/publique et marketing. Et même si la nouvelle génération le connaît plus à cause de la vidéo du baiser forcé devant les caméras de télé à Cameron Diaz, Chris Isaak reste aussi mystérieux que les personnages qu'il incarne dans ses chansons, et toutes ses associations au cinéma dans des films marquants comme True Romance, le chef d'oeuvre de Tony Scott, et bien sûr, les films de David Lynch.

This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two strong three-row performers — the engaging 2026 Mazda CX-90 Premium Plus and the upscale 2026 Honda Pilot Elite. They also discuss rising EV interest amid higher gas prices, Tesla's latest Model Y price increases, Honda's major hybrid offensive, Volkswagen's 2027 lineup changes, and a Mazda survey on Gen Z car buyers.

This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two very different SUVs — the luxurious 2026 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige and the practical 2026 Subaru Solterra electric crossover. They also discuss Ford F-150 shortages, millions of vehicles with unresolved backup camera recalls, Tesla's safety test success, MINI's safety push, and Lexus's new three-row EV. Our special guest is Honda's Dillon Kane.

Mayo en Indianápolis no es solo una carrera; es una liturgia de velocidad, tradición y peligro que este año 2026 alcanza una nueva dimensión técnica. En este episodio especial de Código Motor, nos unimos a los compañeros de Formula 360 —quienes estarán desplazados a pie de pista en el Brickyard— para diseccionar el ADN de la carrera más prestigiosa del planeta. Desde los 3.2 millones de ladrillos que pavimentaron el sueño de Carl Fisher en 1911 hasta la complejidad de los actuales sistemas híbridos y el uso del Weight Jacker, analizamos por qué ganar aquí vale más que un campeonato entero. LO QUE APRENDERÁS EN ESTE EPISODIO: Historia y Mística: ¿Por qué se besa la línea de meta? El origen del "Brickyard" y el primer espejo retrovisor de la historia. El Infierno del Bump Day: Explicamos el formato de clasificación más cruel del deporte. ¿Por qué 4 vueltas lanzadas pueden destruir una carrera profesional? Ingeniería al Límite: ¿Cómo funcionan los supercondensadores en el motor V6 biturbo? Analizamos los sistemas de seguridad para evitar que los monoplazas despeguen en caso de trompo. El Factor Álex Palou: El análisis definitivo sobre el piloto español que ha roto el techo de cristal en EE. UU. ¿Es posible repetir la hazaña en 2026? Tradiciones Sagradas: Del trofeo Borg-Warner (y sus caras de plata) al brindis con leche que todo piloto ansía. ️ CORRESPONSALÍA EXCLUSIVA: Este año, AutoFM y Formula 360 se fusionan para traerte la mejor cobertura. Mientras nosotros analizamos los datos desde el estudio, el equipo de F360 te contará el sonido de los motores y el calor del asfalto directamente desde el Indianápolis Motor Speedway. ¿Podrá Álex Palou entrar en el club de los elegidos? Déjanos tu apuesta en los comentarios. Escúchanos en: www.podcastmotor.es Twitter: @AutoFmRadio Instagram: @autofmpodcast Twitch: AutoFMPodcast Youtube: @AutoFM Contacto: info@autofm.es

Hosts Dominic Lawton & Ken B Wild are strutting around in their V6 jeans as they dive crotch‑first into the 1998 JCVD classic — KNOCK OFF!   The lads wade through a minefield of exploding jeans, lethal stunt work, the most unhinged rickshaw chase ever committed to film and Paul Sorvino's Mama's meatloaf!   Meanwhile, Dom hates Rob Schneider, whilst Ken loves Skinny Wang!   We now have PATREON! Join us HERE Visit our website for more episodes & written reviews : WWW.BADMOVIECULT.COM Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join us on FACEBOOK Dominic Lawton can be found on TWITTER Ken B Wild can be found on TWITTER Got a spare minute? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes!

La década de los 90 fue un momento mágico para la automoción. Fue el punto de inflexión donde la ingeniería alcanzó su máximo nivel de robustez y fiabilidad, justo antes de que la electrónica intrusiva y las normativas anticontaminación empezaran a limitar las sensaciones al volante. Hoy en día, mientras el mercado se inunda de SUVs eléctricos que se devalúan rápidamente, existe un grupo de coches de esta época que está haciendo el camino inverso: se están convirtiendo en auténticos activos financieros. Mucha gente se pregunta por qué un coche "viejo" puede valer dinero. La respuesta es el fenómeno "Youngtimer". Se trata de un factor generacional: aquellos que eran adolescentes en los 90 ahora tienen la capacidad económica para comprar el coche con el que soñaban. Además, estos vehículos ofrecen algo que se ha perdido: la "conducción analógica". Tienen la tecnología justa (dirección asistida, ABS) pero mantienen un tacto puro y motores honestos que un coche moderno no puede replicar. Comprar uno de estos hoy es adquirir un vestigio de una era irrepetible. A continuación, analizamos 10 "diamantes" de los 90 en los que vale la pena invertir: -Volvo 850 T-5R: Conocido como el "ladrillo volador", especialmente en su icónico color amarillo. Volvo se alió con Porsche para retocar el motor de 5 cilindros y la suspensión, creando un coche familiar con prestaciones de deportivo. Un 'sleeper' legendario cuya cotización no para de subir. -Honda Prelude (Gen 4 y 5): Honda demostró su potencial tecnológico con motores VTEC y, crucialmente, el sistema 4WS de cuatro ruedas directrices. Esto le otorgaba una agilidad y estabilidad asombrosas para la época. Una joya técnica que aún se encuentra a precios lógicos. -Mercedes-Benz Clase E (W124): Considerado el último Mercedes diseñado bajo la filosofía de "coste infinito", priorizando la calidad sobre el ahorro. Es un coche eterno, capaz de sumar millones de kilómetros. Versiones como el E320 o el mítico E500 (montado por Porsche) son apuestas seguras. -Alfa Romeo GTV (916): Con diseño de Pininfarina, su gran valor reside en el motor V6 "Busso". Es uno de los motores con mejor sonido de la historia y una obra de arte visual con sus colectores cromados. Una inversión pasional y económica. -BMW Serie 8 (E31): Un prodigio tecnológico diseñado por ordenador, sin pilar B y con faros escamoteables. El motor V12 del 850i es complejo de mantener, pero su silueta es el epítome de la elegancia de los 90. Las versiones manuales son las más cotizadas. -Mazda MX-5 (NA): El "Miata" original que revivió el concepto de roadster ligero. Con un reparto de pesos perfecto y faros escamoteables, es mecánicamente sencillo y adorado mundialmente. Ya no es barato, pero sigue siendo una inversión excelente y un valor refugio. -Ford Probe (24v): A menudo ignorado por no ser un "Mustang real", oculta bajo su carrocería americana la mecánica sedosa y fiable del Mazda MX-6 con un motor V6 de 2.5 litros. Es una ganga actual que ofrece una experiencia de Gran Turismo real por muy poco dinero. -Saab 900 Turbo (Nueva Generación): Con la esencia aeronáutica de Saab, este modelo mantenía la seguridad y la potencia turbo características de la marca sueca. Tras el cierre de la compañía, se han convertido en objetos de culto, especialmente las versiones Turbo SE de tres puertas. -Volkswagen Corrado: Más que un Golf con otra carrocería, fue el escaparate tecnológico de VW. Fabricado por Karmann y equipado con motores míticos como el G60 (compresor volumétrico) o el VR6. Su alerón trasero activo era un hito en los 90. Un coche exclusivo y muy buscado en estado original. -Toyota Celica (T200): Conocido por sus "ojos de rana", destaca por una durabilidad a prueba de bombas. Mientras las versiones básicas suben por su estética noventera, la inversión real es el ST205 (GT-Four), la versión de tracción total y turbo que sirvió de base para el mundial de rallyes. Consejos para el inversor: Al buscar un coche de los 90 como inversión, es crucial cambiar la mentalidad. Debemos vigilar la electrónica temprana (condensadores que fallan con el tiempo), el estado de los plásticos y gomas (que pueden volverse quebradizos) y el óxido escondido en bajos y pasos de rueda. Para asegurar una buena inversión, sigue estas reglas de oro: prioriza la originalidad absoluta frente al 'tuning', exige un historial de mantenimiento demostrable, huye de proyectos de restauración costosos, valora los colores raros o especiales, y revisa elementos clave como el aire acondicionado (conversión de gas), el tacto de la caja de cambios y el estado de faros y pilotos, que pueden ser muy difíciles de encontrar.

En la actualidad, el automóvil parece tener fecha de caducidad: baterías que pierden capacidad, sistemas de AdBlue que se bloquean y electrónica diseñada para durar lo justo. Sin embargo, existió una "Edad del Hierro" —entre mediados de los 80 y principios de los 2000— donde el objetivo de la ingeniería era la durabilidad extrema. Estos son los 10 motores diésel que, con un mantenimiento básico, pueden sobrevivir a varios dueños. ¿Por qué ya no se fabrican así? La clave está en el estrés mecánico. Antiguamente, un bloque de 2.5 litros entregaba unos conservadores 90 CV. Hoy, motores de 1.5 litros deben entregar 150 CV para cumplir con las normativas, lo que triplica el esfuerzo térmico de los materiales. Además, se ha sustituido la robusta fundición de hierro por aleaciones de aluminio para ahorrar peso, sacrificando la estabilidad térmica a largo plazo. Listado de los 10 motores "Inmortales": Mercedes-Benz OM602 (1984-2002): El cinco cilindros atmosférico que convirtió al W124 en leyenda. Su bomba inyectora mecánica Bosch, lubricada por el propio aceite del motor, lo hace inmune a fallos electrónicos. Nissan TD27 (1985-2007): Famoso por equipar al Terrano II. Su gran hito técnico es la distribución por cascada de piñones; no hay correas ni cadenas que cambiar, lo que elimina el mantenimiento crítico. Volkswagen 1.9 TDI (AFN/AVG) (1991-2010): El motor que redefinió el diésel. Con inyección directa y bloque de fundición, demostró en el sector del taxi que superar el millón de kilómetros era una meta alcanzable. Fiat 1.9 JTD (8 válvulas) (1997-2012): El pionero del Common Rail. Su culata de 8 válvulas es térmicamente más estable que las versiones modernas, ofreciendo una fiabilidad que le permitió sobrevivir en marcas como Opel, Saab o Alfa Romeo. Toyota 1HD-FTE (1998-2007): Un bloque de seis cilindros y 4.2 litros con componentes sobredimensionados. Es una mecánica de camión adaptada al Land Cruiser, capaz de entregar un par motor inmenso con un desgaste mínimo. PSA 2.0 HDi (DW10) (1998-2015): La cima de Peugeot y Citroën antes de la complejidad de los sistemas anticontaminación modernos. Un motor de gestión conservadora, famoso por su suavidad y su bajísimo consumo. BMW M57 (1998-2013): Un seis cilindros en línea que combinó rendimiento deportivo con longevidad. Salvo por el mantenimiento preventivo de las mariposas de admisión, es un motor capaz de devorar la Autobahn durante décadas. Volvo D5 2.4 (2001-2015): De diseño 100% sueco, este cinco cilindros destaca por su robustez ante climas extremos y una arquitectura diseñada para aguantar altas presiones sin fatiga. Honda 2.2 i-CTDI (2003-2009): Un prodigio de refinamiento japonés. Sin correas y fabricado con aluminio de alta presión, demostró que un diésel podía ser tan silencioso y equilibrado como un motor de gasolina. Mercedes-Benz OM642 V6 (2005-2021): El último gran V6 de la marca. Un motor diseñado para el confort de marcha y los trayectos infinitos, capaz de superar los 800.000 kilómetros manteniendo un estándar de lujo. Consejos para mantener un diésel eterno Para que estos motores alcancen su máximo potencial, es vital vigilar la acumulación de carbonilla mediante trayectos largos por carretera, no escatimar en la calidad del aceite y revisar el estado de los manguitos de caucho, que son los únicos componentes que envejecen antes que el metal del bloque. Conclusión Apostar por estas mecánicas es, en definitiva, una apuesta por la ingeniería que respetaba al propietario y se rebelaba contra la obsolescencia programada.

This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two standout midsize off-roaders — the versatile 2026 Honda Ridgeline and the luxurious 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit. They also dive into Hyundai's brand new premium IONIQ 9 Black Ink edition, Ford's plan for a $30,000 EV pickup, the heated “vehicle kill switch” debate, and Polestar's new Google Gemini AI. (Do we need AI in our cars?) Our special guest is Hyundai's Dan Hwang, who will discuss what the U.S. Market will look like in 10 years.

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Emily tells the story of Buick buying back their rights and tooling for their 60 degree V6 from Jeep. Rose tells the tale of the Dodge Bros. demise. Recorded @iapdx Recorded & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Editor: Emdognightmare Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez!

En este episodio de Vida Digital en Radio Ancón, Alex Neuman conversa con Rodrigo Hernández, Gerente de Producto de Ford para Centroamérica y el Caribe, con motivo de los 35 años del Ford Explorer — el SUV más vendido de todos los tiempos en Estados Unidos.Rodrigo explica que el Explorer nació en 1991 como sucesor espiritual de la Ford Bronco, pero con un ADN distinto: "Ford quería un vehículo más emocionante, más SUV cómoda, pero sobre todo familiar. Y eso es uno de los pilares que se ha mantenido al día de hoy."En cuanto a los motores EcoBoost, lo pone en términos concretos: combinar inyección directa y turbocompresión permite que "motores pequeños produzcan la potencia de un V8, pero con el consumo de un V4 o V6", con una calibración que ajusta la entrega de combustible miles de veces para que cada gota rinda al máximo.Uno de los momentos más ilustrativos fue su explicación del Terrain Management System: "Yo siempre le digo a los clientes: este sistema es como tener seis vehículos en uno solo." Los modos Normal, Eco, Sport, Remolque, Resbaladizo y Sendero cubren desde el tráfico de la ciudad hasta caminos sin pavimentar, ajustando tracción y estabilidad de forma automática.Sobre el galardón Top Safety Pick+ del IIHS — la distinción más alta de la industria — Rodrigo fue directo: "Para Ford, la seguridad no es opcional. Es la prioridad número uno." Y aclaró que el reconocimiento no solo premia la estructura del vehículo, sino la tecnología activa: "No es que el vehículo sea el más pesado, sino ¿qué necesitas para prevenir?"La plataforma Ford Co-Pilot360 tiene un propósito claro: "Quiere convertir al vehículo en un copiloto inteligente, que cuida no solo de mí, sino de mi familia." En los showrooms, la función que más sorprende a los compradores es la pantalla táctil de 13.2 pulgadas con SYNC 5.4: "El cliente dice: ¿a poco ya puedo hacerlo? Pedirle al sistema que abra Spotify y busque una canción solito es como un boom para los clientes."Mirando al futuro, Rodrigo trazó tres pilares para la región: electrificación con motores híbridos, conectividad total vía Ford Pass, y autonomía asistida con Ford Blue Cruise. Su visión: "El vehículo será cada vez más un software sobre ruedas, capaz de aprender de tus rutas y de tus preferencias."

This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two impressive SUVs — the high-performance 2026 Acura MDX Type S and the fun and fuel-efficient 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. They also dive into rising used car prices, Tesla's crackdown on Full Self-Driving hacks, GM's new distracted driving tech, Volkswagen's U.S. production shift, the new MINI Red Line Edition, and Toyota's updated 2027 Land Cruiser.

La historia de Renault en España es una historia de éxito, ligada indisolublemente a las factorías de Valladolid y Palencia. Sin embargo, para entender por qué muchos modelos emblemáticos de la "Régie" francesa nunca llegaron a nuestras carreteras, debemos analizar el contexto sociopolítico de las décadas de los 50, 60 y 70. En aquel entonces, España era un mercado autárquico protegido por un "muro de cristal" en los Pirineos: los aranceles. Importar un coche terminado de Francia podía suponer pagar más del 100% de su valor en impuestos, lo que convertía a los Renault franceses en mitos que solo veíamos cuando llegaban los turistas en verano. FASA (Fabricación de Automóviles Sociedad Anónima) fabricaba bajo licencia, pero con una condición estricta: los coches debían tener un altísimo porcentaje de componentes nacionales. Si un modelo era tecnológicamente complejo o su mercado potencial era pequeño —como los coupés, las grandes berlinas o los motores V6—, traer la maquinaria específica a Valladolid simplemente no salía a cuenta. Hoy realizamos un viaje por esos Renault desconocidos que marcaron una época al otro lado de la frontera. Los pioneros y las berlinas de lujo El Renault Colorale (1950-1957) es quizás uno de los modelos más fascinantes y olvidados. Mucho antes de que se inventara el término SUV, el Colorale ofrecía una carrocería familiar enorme, robusta y con versiones 4x4 desarrolladas por especialistas. Por otro lado, el Renault Frégate (1951-1960) representaba la elegancia francesa de posguerra. Una berlina de líneas fluidas y suspensión independiente a las cuatro ruedas que competía directamente con el Citroën 11 Ligero. Mientras en Francia era el coche de representación por excelencia, en España ese hueco lo ocupó Seat con el 1400. FASA estaba tan saturada produciendo el 4/4 y el Dauphine que meter una berlina de 4,7 metros en la línea de montaje era logísticamente inviable. La revolución del diseño y el rechazo al portón Uno de los casos más curiosos es el del Renault 16 (1965-1980). Es, posiblemente, el modelo que más añoran los entusiastas. Fue una revolución: mezclaba la elegancia de una berlina con la practicidad de una furgoneta gracias a su quinta puerta. Sin embargo, la directiva de FASA cometió un error de apreciación histórico: creían que el comprador español asociaba el portón trasero con los vehículos de carga y que un coche de "estatus" debía tener maletero separado. En la misma línea de exclusividad encontramos el Renault Rambler (1962-1967). Gracias a una alianza con la americana AMC, Renault comercializó este gigante de 6 cilindros en Europa. Era un "sofá con ruedas" lleno de cromados que, sencillamente, no cabía por las estrechas calles de las ciudades españolas de la época. Coupés, inyección y el poder del V6 Llegados los años 70, la gama se diversificó en Francia con los Renault 15 y 17. Eran los "hermanos guapos" del R12. El R15 era la opción de acceso, mientras que el R17 presentaba un diseño mucho más agresivo, con cuatro faros redondos y persianas en el pilar C que le daban un aire de "mini Muscle Car". El techo de la gama lo marcaron los Renault 20 y 30. El R30 fue el primer Renault de seis cilindros en décadas, equipado con el motor V6 PRV. Con frenos de disco ventilados y dirección asistida de serie, era una joya técnica. Sin embargo, la fiscalidad española penalizaba duramente los motores de gran cilindrada, y Renault España no quiso entrar en una guerra directa con las marcas de importación como BMW o Mercedes que empezaban a asomar tímidamente. Versiones "picantes" y el sueño del Safrane Incluso cuando los modelos sí llegaban a España, a menudo nos perdíamos las versiones más prestacionales. Es el caso del Renault 9 Turbo, que en Francia era un deportivo ligero y rapidísimo con el motor del R5 Copa Turbo, mientras que aquí el R9 mantuvo siempre una imagen seria de "coche de médico o maestro". También ocurrió con el Renault 18 Turbo, cuya versión familiar ("Break") nunca llegó a nuestras carreteras a pesar de ser un concepto de "avión familiar" muy avanzado para su tiempo. El último gran "prohibido" fue el Renault Safrane Biturbo (1994-1996). En los 90 las fronteras ya estaban abiertas, pero este coche era una locura comercial. Con tracción total y 268 CV, su precio hoy equivaldría a más de 200.000 euros. Fue un fantasma en nuestras carreteras, un intento de Renault de golpear a los BMW M5 que demostraba de lo que era capaz la ingeniería francesa cuando se le daba vía libre.

Justin Starkey of VMP Performance joins the show to talk about building one of the most respected performance brands from the ground up over 25 years — from eBay side hustle to full supercharger development.We talk about the business, performance, and more. Take your build up a whole new level with 6XD Gearbox: https://6xdgearbox.com Code "Minnoxide5" for 5% off High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship With Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 00:00 – Intro - Justin Starkey of VMP Performance 01:10 – The Origin Story: Selling parts to building the VMP brand 04:53 – From eBay to Engineering: Developing intercooler kits and early V6 mods 06:41 – Learning to Tune and the early SC days 11:54 – The First Dyno: Building a mobile tuning rig 23:50 – Entering the Supercharger World 30:50 – Building the Business: Mobile Dyno Days, Family Life & Growing the Team 37:30 – The Coyote Era & Launching VMP's Supercharger Line 40:50 – The Story Behind Teaming Up with Whipple 55:55 – R&D Philosophy: Intercooler Development, Testing Rigs & the LED Lid 01:04:47 – SEMA & Advocacy: Lobbying in DC to protect the automotive industry 01:15:29 – Government Scrutiny: Navigating EPA and emissions regulations 01:39:20 – Managing Expectations: The reality of owning a 1,000HP daily driver

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado qué pasa cuando a un diseñador brillante se le da libertad total, sin leyes de homologación asfixiantes ni departamentos de marketing cortando las alas? En el video de hoy en Garaje Hermético, nos sumergimos en la "cara B" del automovilismo para rescatar diez joyas que son auténticas obras de arte sobre ruedas. Viajamos a un periodo irrepetible: entre 1961 y 1975. Fue la edad de oro de la libertad creativa. En estos años, los carroceros artesanales y los ingenieros visionarios podían desafiar a los gigantes de la industria combinando chasis europeos ligeros con la fuerza bruta de los motores americanos. Sin embargo, este ecosistema de audacia mecánica colapsó tras la crisis del petróleo de 1973 y la llegada de legislaciones internacionales. Hoy, fabricar coches en series tan cortas es técnica y financieramente inviable, lo que convierte a estas máquinas en tesoros de un tiempo que no volverá. Diez rarezas que desafiaron la lógica: Mohs Ostentatienne Opera Sedan (1967): El lujo llevado al extremo desde Wisconsin. Bruce Mohs eliminó las puertas laterales por seguridad y diseñó una entrada trasera con escalera plegable. Un coloso con motor de camión y detalles en oro de 24 quilates. Bizzarrini Manta (1968): El primer gran golpe de efecto de Italdesign. Giugiaro creó este coche de tres plazas centrales sobre un chasis de carreras en solo 40 días. Su forma de cuña continua cambió el diseño para siempre. LMX Sirex 2300 HCS (1968): El deportivo milanés que se presentó "pirata" en la puerta del Salón de Turín y acabó robando todo el protagonismo. Un adelantado a su tiempo con motor V6 turbo. Abarth 2000 Scorpio Pininfarina (1969): Considerado por muchos el coche más bello jamás fabricado. Una escultura aerodinámica con cúpula basculante y un motor de competición que gritaba hasta las 8.700 vueltas. Serenissima Agena (1969): La venganza del Conde Volpi contra Enzo Ferrari. Si no podía comprar Ferraris, fabricaría los suyos mejores, recurriendo a ingenieros de Fórmula 1. Monteverdi Hai 450 SS (1970): La mezcla perfecta entre el estilo suizo y la fuerza del motor Chrysler Hemi 426. Un "tiburón" de motor central capaz de rozar los 290 km/h. Intermeccanica Indra (1971): El sueño de Frank Reisner y Franco Scaglione que murió víctima de la política de despachos de General Motors en Detroit. Monica 560 (1973): El intento heroico de recuperar el gran lujo francés. Una berlina exquisita que llegó justo cuando estalló la crisis del petróleo. Sbarro Stash (1974): La demostración de Franco Sbarro de que un pequeño taller suizo podía crear un superdeportivo a medida con motores que iban desde Volkswagen hasta Mercedes-Benz. Panther Rio (1975): Una excentricidad británica que consistía en convertir un humilde Triumph en un Rolls-Royce minúsculo hecho totalmente a mano. La importancia de la cultura automovilística Estos coches no son solo prototipos de salón; son vehículos plenamente funcionales que representan un momento de bonanza y valentía técnica. Reivindicamos el reconocimiento a estos pequeños creadores que se quedaron a la sombra de los grandes mitos como el Porsche 911 o el Jaguar E-Type. Conocer estas rarezas es entender que la historia del automóvil no solo se escribe con cifras de ventas, sino con sueños que, aunque a veces chocaron contra la realidad económica, dejaron una huella imborrable en el diseño. Hoy en día, la estandarización nos ofrece coches más seguros y ecológicos, pero nos hace perder ese reducto de imaginación y exclusividad artesanal. Por eso, recordar estas piezas es mantener vivo el espíritu más puro del motor.

In this inspiring episode of RISE Urban Nation, former professional athlete, author, and global youth coach Angela Lewis shares how sports became a powerful vehicle for healing, leadership, and personal growth. Angela breaks down her impactful V6 framework, the importance of representation in children's books, and why using your voice is essential to creating change. Angela also shares exciting news about her latest children's book, A Ball and A Chance — a story inspired by her journey through basketball and travel, written to empower young readers who may feel different and remind them that confidence and courage can open doors. Listeners can grab a copy here:

This week on America on the Road, hosts Jack Nerad and Chris Teague test the eye-catching 2026 Genesis G90 3.5T Prestige Black AWD and the award-winning 2026 Hyundai Palisade. In the news, they discuss Chevrolet's swansong as Major League Baseball's official automotive partner, Zoox expanding its driverless robotaxi service to new cities, and the latest IIHS Top Safety Pick awards that notably exclude a popular family vehicle type. Jack and Chris also dive into the report that the Sony-Honda Mobility project is halting the introduction of the Afeela EV right before it was due to launch.

This week on America on the Road, roomy SUVs go under the microscope. Host Jack Nerad tests the family-focused 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 SEL AWD, Hyundai’s newest three-row electric SUV. And co-host Chris Teague details his week-long experience in the luxurious 2026 Lincoln Navigator. The hosts also discuss key industry developments, including Honda’s reverse exports and federal oversight of autonomous vehicles. Plus, Jack sits down with Cameron Creighton, an expert on the 2026 Toyota C-HR and bZ Woodland, to explore Toyota’s latest compact crossover and electric SUV offerings.

La temporada de 1982 se mantiene en la memoria de los aficionados como un ecosistema irrepetible, un momento fugaz donde la creatividad de los ingenieros no tenía más límite que el horizonte de su propia imaginación. Fue el año de la "Anarquía Mecánica", una época en la que convivían motores de 4, 6, 8 y 12 cilindros, de 1,5 o 3,0 litros, con o sin turbo. Hoy, la Fórmula 1 está encorsetada por reglamentos que definen hasta la última aleación de los tornillos, pero a principios de los 80, el reglamento permitía una diversidad que hoy nos parece ciencia ficción. El Contexto: El Salvaje Oeste de la FIA y la FOCA Para entender por qué 1982 fue tan especial, hay que comprender el caos político de la época. La FIA representaba el poder político y la tradición, mientras que la FOCA, la asociación de constructores liderada por Bernie Ecclestone, luchaba por el control comercial y técnico. El campo de batalla era el reglamento, donde chocaban dos conceptos irreconciliables: la "Vieja Guardia", que defendía los motores atmosféricos de 3.000 cm³, y la "Revolución", que apostaba por los pequeños motores turbo de 1.500 cm³. La norma de equivalencia de 2 a 1 (un motor turbo de la mitad de cilindrada que un atmosférico) databa de 1966, pero durante años nadie se atrevió a usarla porque los turbos eran pesados y poco fiables. Todo cambió cuando Renault, en 1977, decidió que el futuro pasaba por la sobrealimentación. En 1982, esa apuesta explotó en una diversidad de arquitecturas que nunca hemos vuelto a ver en una misma línea de meta. Los 4 Cilindros: De la calle a la gloria Comenzamos por lo que parece más contraintuitivo: ¿un motor de 4 cilindros en la cima del automovilismo? Aunque hoy nos suene a coche de calle, en 1982 los "cuatros" eran las bestias más violentas de la historia. El genio Paul Rosche creó una leyenda con el equipo Brabham: el BMW M12/13. Lo más increíble es que no diseñó un bloque desde cero. Utilizó el bloque de hierro fundido del motor M10 que montaban los BMW 1500 de calle. La leyenda cuenta que los ingenieros buscaban bloques usados con más de 100.000 kilómetros porque, si un bloque de fundición aguanta esa distancia, las tensiones internas del metal ya se han liberado y es prácticamente irrompible. En 1982, este motor entregaba unos 640 CV en carrera, pero su entrega de potencia era como un interruptor. Debido al enorme turbo lag, no había nada de empuje en bajas revoluciones, y de repente llegaba todo el soplido del turbo KKK. Años más tarde, en configuración de clasificación, estos bloques llegaron a superar los 1.000 CV. Una locura extraída de un motor de "taxi". No era el único; Brian Hart, un preparador artesanal, logró con un presupuesto minúsculo crear un motor monobloque de aluminio que permitió a un joven Ayrton Senna demostrar su talento bajo la lluvia. 6 Cilindros: El equilibrio de los Gigantes Si los 4 cilindros eran la apuesta radical, los V6 Turbo se convirtieron en la opción lógica para los grandes fabricantes. Eran más cortos que los V8, lo que permitía a los diseñadores de chasis optimizar los túneles Venturi para el "efecto suelo". Renault fue la pionera con su V6 a 90º, una obra de arte que, sin embargo, seguía arrastrando fama de fragilidad. Los llamaban "las teteras amarillas" porque solían terminar las carreras envueltos en vapor. Ferrari respondió con el 126C2 y un V6 con una apertura de 120º. Era un motor extremadamente plano que bajaba el centro de gravedad al máximo. Con más de 600 CV y un chasis sublime, era probablemente el mejor coche de la parrilla, aunque la tragedia de Gilles Villeneuve y las lesiones de Didier Pironi impidieron que este motor dominara como merecía. Los 8 y 12 Cilindros: Tradición y Melodía Mientras los gigantes gastaban millones en turbos, los equipos británicos confiaban en el Ford Cosworth DFV. Este V8 atmosférico de 3 litros databa de 1967 y solo entregaba unos 520 CV, cien menos que los turbos. Sin embargo, era ligero, barato y fiable. Finalmente, estaban los románticos con los V12 atmosféricos de Alfa Romeo y Matra. Eran motores exquisitos por su suavidad y producían el sonido más bello de la historia del automovilismo, un aullido metálico que ponía los pelos de punta. Pero tenían un problema físico: eran demasiado largos. El Legado de una Época Irrepetible La temporada de 1982 fue única porque fue el punto exacto donde dos eras se cruzaron. Nunca más hemos vuelto a ver tal disparidad de soluciones bajo una misma bandera a cuadros. Fue una época de inventos locos, como los combustibles basados en tolueno similares a los de los cazas de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, o la inyección de agua de Ferrari para enfriar los pistones.

Big SUVs aren't supposed to feel nimble—yet our week with the 2025 Ford Expedition King Ranch told a different story. We break down what Ford changed for the new generation, from the tasteful exterior touches to a cabin that jumps a class with Mesa Del Rio leather, a sprawling 24-inch driver display, and a crisp 13.2-inch touchscreen. Add second-row captain's chairs, a power-folding third row, B&O Unleashed audio, and BlueCruise with Co‑Pilot360 2.0, and you've got a road-trip rig that treats the whole crew well without turning every maneuver into a chore.Under the hood, the 3.5L twin-turbo V6 and 10‑speed automatic deliver confident acceleration and serious towing capability—up to 9,600 pounds when properly equipped. We share real-world fuel economy and why the Expedition's steering feel and turning radius surprised us more than the spec sheet suggested. Then we zoom out to the buying decision: where the Expedition sits on price across trims, and how it stacks up against the Chevy Tahoe, Toyota Sequoia hybrid, and Nissan Armada. If you're shopping full-size three-row SUVs, these head-to-head details will save you time and test drives.We also get candid about the messier side of modern vehicles: software reliability. From Bluetooth dropouts and lackluster OTA updates to subscription fatigue, we unpack why the “software-defined vehicle” promise keeps tripping over basics. And for EV fans, we discuss Ford's Mustang Mach‑E moving the frunk to the options list to make room for a larger heat pump—proof that packaging choices have real-world trade-offs. To round things out, we share Houston-area cruise-ins and shows, plus where to watch our live stream and catch the podcast on your favorite platform.If you enjoy smart car talk without the fluff, hit follow and share this episode with a friend who's SUV shopping. Leave a quick review to tell us where the Expedition lands on your shortlist and what tech actually matters on your daily drive.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

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The redesigned 2026 Audi A6 is here — and we purchased a Premium Plus S-Line trim for our test program. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about the new A6, including turbo V6 engine performance, transmission pros and cons, driving characteristics, and infotainment and control frustrations. We also answer an audience question about whether it's time to replace the battery in a 2014 Toyota Prius — or replace the whole car.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - Overview: 2026 Audi A6 01:00 - What We Loved 11:40 - What We Did Not Like 22:28 - Question: When should you replace the hybrid battery on a Toyota Prius?     ----------------------------------  Full Test Results: 2026 Audi A6 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/audi/a6/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a7824554938/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Which Brands Make the Best Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/which-car-brands-make-the-best-vehicles-a6159221985/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   How Car Brands Stack Up on Repair Costs https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-maintenance/the-cost-of-car-ownership-a1854979198/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

The redesigned 2026 Audi A6 is here — and we purchased a Premium Plus S-Line trim for our test program. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about the new A6, including turbo V6 engine performance, transmission pros and cons, driving characteristics, and infotainment and control frustrations. We also answer an audience question about whether it's time to replace the battery in a 2014 Toyota Prius — or replace the whole car.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - Overview: 2026 Audi A6 01:00 - What We Loved 11:40 - What We Did Not Like 22:28 - Question: When should you replace the hybrid battery on a Toyota Prius?     ----------------------------------  Full Test Results: 2026 Audi A6 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/audi/a6/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a7824554938/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Which Brands Make the Best Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/which-car-brands-make-the-best-vehicles-a6159221985/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   How Car Brands Stack Up on Repair Costs https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-maintenance/the-cost-of-car-ownership-a1854979198/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

The redesigned 2026 Audi A6 is here — and we purchased a Premium Plus S-Line trim for our test program. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about the new A6, including turbo V6 engine performance, transmission pros and cons, driving characteristics, and infotainment and control frustrations. We also answer an audience question about whether it's time to replace the battery in a 2014 Toyota Prius — or replace the whole car.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - Overview: 2026 Audi A6 01:00 - What We Loved 11:40 - What We Did Not Like 22:28 - Question: When should you replace the hybrid battery on a Toyota Prius?     ----------------------------------  Full Test Results: 2026 Audi A6 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/audi/a6/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a7824554938/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Which Brands Make the Best Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/which-car-brands-make-the-best-vehicles-a6159221985/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   How Car Brands Stack Up on Repair Costs https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-maintenance/the-cost-of-car-ownership-a1854979198/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

"Si quieres ir al desierto, compra un Land Rover. Si quieres volver, compra un Toyota". Esta frase, que durante décadas ha circulado entre mecánicos, militares y exploradores en los rincones más inhóspitos de África y Australia, no es solo un chiste de barra de bar. Es la síntesis de una realidad que la marca británica ha intentado camuflar bajo capas de cuero premium, madera de nogal y una imagen de prestigio ligada a la Familia Real británica. Bienvenidos a una nueva entrega de nuestra serie “lo que las marcas no quieren que sepas”. Hoy vamos a desgranar los "trapos sucios" de Land Rover, una marca que parece haber perfeccionado el arte del "Síndrome de Estocolmo": te maltrata, te vacía la cuenta corriente, te deja tirado en la cuneta... pero la limpias, la miras y te vuelves a enamorar. 1. El Defender y la "Ergonomía del Potro de Tortura" Empecemos por el icono, el Defender clásico. Diseñado originalmente en 1948 para que un granjero pudiera llevar una oveja en el asiento del copiloto, su ergonomía ha permanecido casi inalterada durante casi 70 años. El problema no es solo que el volante esté descentrado respecto al asiento; es que el espacio para el conductor es inexistente. El asiento está tan pegado a la puerta que, si no conduces con la ventanilla bajada y el codo fuera, tu brazo izquierdo quedará atrapado contra tu propio costillar. 2. La Maldición de Lucas: "El Príncipe de las Tinieblas" Para entender los clásicos de la marca, hay que conocer a su proveedor eléctrico: Joseph Lucas. Durante décadas, el sistema eléctrico de estos coches fue el hazmerreír de la industria. Existe un chiste recurrente que pregunta: "¿Por qué los ingleses beben la cerveza caliente? Porque Lucas fabrica sus neveras". 3. El Range Rover P38 y el "Cerebro Mojado" En 1994, Land Rover intentó dar un salto tecnológico con la segunda generación del Range Rover, el P38. Fue un desastre de proporciones bíblicas. Fue su primer coche gestionado totalmente por electrónica, pero con tecnología inmadura. 4. El Freelander 1: El motor "Sándwich" y la IRD A finales de los 90, el Freelander fue un éxito de ventas, pero bajo el capó escondía el motor 1.8 gasolina Serie K. Este motor estaba construido por capas apretadas con pernos larguísimos que atravesaban todo el bloque. El problema es que los pernos se estiraban con el calor y las guías de la culata eran de plástico. 5. Los "Tres Amigos" del Discovery 2 Si tienes un Discovery 2, conoces a los "Tres Amigos". No son tus compañeros de rutas, sino tres luces amarillas (TC, HDC y ABS) que se encienden simultáneamente en el cuadro de mandos. Cuando esto ocurre, todas las ayudas electrónicas desaparecen. 6. La Caja de Cristal del Range Rover L322 En la era BMW, el Range Rover L322 era el epítome del lujo. Sin embargo, equipaba una caja de cambios de General Motors diseñada para coches mucho más ligeros. Land Rover cometió el error de afirmar que el aceite de la caja era “de por vida” (sealed for life). Como nada es eterno, hacia los 130.000 km la caja solía colapsar, desintegrando los discos de embrague o haciendo explotar el convertidor de par. Una factura de 4.000 euros esperaba siempre a la vuelta de la esquina. 7. La Ruleta Rusa del Cigüeñal (TDV6 y SDV6) Bajo el mandato de Ford, los Discovery 3 y 4 montaron los motores V6 diésel desarrollados con Peugeot/Citroën. Estos motores esconden un defecto oscuro y letal: debido a un fallo en los casquillos de bancada y la lubricación, el cigüeñal sufre fatiga de metal y se parte físicamente en dos. No hay aviso previo, no hay luz de aceite. 8. El Infierno del "Body Off" Para colmo, Land Rover diseñó sus coches modernos (Discovery 3/4 y Range Sport) de forma que el vano motor está tan apretado que casi cualquier reparación "sencilla" requiere separar la carrocería del chasis. ¿Quieres cambiar los turbos o la bomba de aceite? Paso 1: Levantar la cabina entera. 9. Los motores Ingenium y la Cadena "Tímida" En la actualidad, bajo Tata Motors, los problemas no han desaparecido. Los motores Ingenium diésel de 2.0 litros tienen la cadena de distribución en la parte trasera, pegada a la caja de cambios. Si la cadena se estira (un fallo común), hay que sacar el motor entero para cambiarla. Además, sufren de dilución de aceite: el gasoil extra inyectado para limpiar el filtro de partículas termina en el cárter, degradando el aceite y provocando la rotura prematura de turbos y casquillos. Conclusión ¿Odio a Land Rover? En absoluto. Me encantan. Un Land Rover tiene algo que un Toyota o un Mitsubishi jamás tendrán: carisma. Cuando funcionan, son los mejores coches del mundo. Pero no son para todo el mundo. Son coches para quienes entienden que la excelencia y el lujo británico requieren un sacrificio constante.

Seguramente pensarás que nos hemos vuelto locos. Toyota es la marca más fiable del mundo según la OCU, Consumer Reports y la mayoría de los aficionados. Y es cierto, es un imperio construido sobre la obsesión por la calidad, el "Kaizen" y el "Just in Time". Han enseñado a medio mundo a fabricar coches. Pero la perfección no es de este mundo. Precisamente porque los tenemos en un pedestal, sus caídas son mucho más estruendosas. Cuando Toyota o Lexus se equivocan, no lo hacen con una bombilla fundida: lo hacen con escándalos mediáticos globales y fallos de ingeniería que cuestan millones. En este vídeo hacemos un viaje arqueológico por los "Grandes Pecados" de Toyota que demuestran que hasta los dioses del Olimpo japonés tienen cadáveres en el armario: 1. La Junta de la Discordia (Supra Mk3): El error de "ingeniería de andar por casa" que condenó a los motores 7M-GTE. Un cambio de material en la junta sin actualizar el par de apriete en el manual provocó que miles de Supras quemaran la junta de culata antes de los 100.000 km. 2. Los Chasis de "Papel" (Tacoma y Tundra): Un ahorro de costes en el tratamiento anticorrosión por parte de un subcontratista provocó que las pick-ups más duras del mercado se partieran literalmente por la mitad en zonas de nieve y sal. Toyota tuvo que recomprar los vehículos por el 150% de su valor. 3. La Pesadilla del Lodo Negro (Oil Sludge): A finales de los 90, millones de motores V6 y 4 cilindros (Camry, Lexus RX) acababan gripados por una gelatina negra en el aceite. Un diseño de culata con "puntos calientes" cocinaba el lubricante, destruyendo la imagen de motor indestructible. 4. Lexus y el "Efecto Derretido": Ni la marca de lujo se libra. Paneles y salpicaderos que se volvían pegajosos y brillantes con el sol, derritiéndose al tacto debido a una mala formulación de polímeros. 5. La Caja de los Horrores (MMT): El intento fallido de automatizar el cambio manual en coches pequeños. Tirones, cabeceos y actuadores rotos que dejaban el coche en punto muerto en plena carretera. 6. El "Pedalgate" (2009-2011): El momento más oscuro. Casos de aceleración no intencionada que causaron pánico mundial y la llamada a revisión de 9 millones de coches. Alfombrillas, pedales pegajosos y una crisis reputacional sin precedentes. 7. El bZ4X y las ruedas voladoras (2022): Un fallo de primero de ingeniería en su primer eléctrico global: los pernos de las ruedas se aflojaban en marcha. Tuvieron que detener las ventas nada más lanzarlo. 8. El fallo moral (Daihatsu y GR86): Desde la manipulación de pruebas de seguridad en Daihatsu (filial de Toyota) hasta los problemas actuales con la silicona en el cárter del GR86 que tapona la bomba de aceite en uso deportivo. La conclusión es clara: Toyota sigue teniendo estándares de calidad brutales y, en general, es la mejor opción para ir al fin del mundo. Pero no compréis un coche solo por el logo de la parrilla. Informaos bien, comprad con cabeza y recordad que la infalibilidad no existe.

Hybrids aren't the backup plan anymore—they're the headline. We break down Consumer Reports' 2026 winners, from the Civic Hybrid's sharp steering and 44 mpg to the Camry's 48 mpg and old-school tactile controls that make daily driving easier. Subaru's Crosstrek and Forester win on ride quality, visibility, and confidence in bad weather, while Toyota's mid-sized SUV pick nails cargo space and comfort with an easygoing 35 mpg hybrid. For luxury shoppers, the Lexus NX balances a calm cabin with intuitive controls and a hybrid that smooths the surge.Trucks and EVs share the spotlight too. The Ford Maverick proves you can get real utility without parking-lot fatigue, pairing a spacious cabin with hybrid efficiency that saves cash every week. The F-150 continues to deliver with a gem of a V6 and smart touches like a tailgate that doubles as a workbench. On the electric side, Tesla's Model Y refresh aims squarely at daily comfort—acoustic glass, a calmer ride, better materials—while keeping the speed, range, and Supercharger access that define its appeal.We also cover the news drivers need now: recalls for windshield bonding, high-voltage battery risks, failing displays, and rearview camera glitches. A quick VIN check at safercar.gov can save a headache later. Then we have some fun with auction shockers: a $710K Ford GT, a six-figure classic Bronco, and attainable icons like a '49 Chevy 3100 and a '73 Super Beetle that prove charm still sells. Along the way, we touch on dealer trust rankings, shifting work policies at major automakers, and a heartwarming dealership story that turned a driver's clapped-out Civic into a fresh start.Hit play to get smart on what to buy, what to avoid, and what might tempt your heart more than your wallet. If you enjoy the show, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's shopping their next car.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

Cuando hablamos de coches, solemos centrarnos en cifras que lucen bien en una ficha técnica: caballos de potencia, par motor, número de cilindros o milisegundos en el cambio de marchas. Sin embargo, existe un factor crítico que la mayoría de los aficionados e incluso muchos expertos pasan por alto, y es el responsable directo de que un motor sea refinado o rudo, de que suene como un trueno o como un violín: el orden de encendido. Un motor de combustión interna es, en esencia, una sucesión de explosiones violentas controladas. Para que un motor de cuatro tiempos complete su ciclo (admisión, compresión, explosión y escape), el cigüeñal debe dar dos vueltas completas, es decir, 720 grados de giro. El reto de los ingenieros es repartir las explosiones de todos los cilindros de la forma más equitativa posible dentro de esos 720 grados. Si las explosiones ocurrieran de forma desordenada o todas a la vez, las fuerzas resultantes serían tan destructivas que el motor se desintegraría o vibraría hasta aflojar cada tornillo del chasis. Por ello, el orden de encendido actúa como un director de orquesta. 4 Cilindros: El equilibrio del 1-3-4-2 En el motor más común del mundo, el de cuatro cilindros en línea, el estándar de oro es la secuencia 1-3-4-2. Podríamos pensar que lo lógico sería un orden secuencial (1-2-3-4), pero esto crearía un efecto de "caballito" longitudinal. Al explotar los cilindros uno tras otro desde un extremo del motor al otro, la vibración sería insoportable. Al utilizar el orden 1-3-4-2, los ingenieros logran saltar de un extremo al centro-derecha, luego al otro extremo y finalmente al centro-izquierda, cancelando las fuerzas de inercia y protegiendo el cigüeñal de la fatiga. El misticismo de los 5 cilindros El motor de 5 cilindros, famoso en marcas como Audi y Volvo, posee un orden de encendido (1-2-4-5-3) que es pura magia para los oídos. Al dividir los 720 grados entre cinco, hay una explosión cada 144 grados. Dado que el tiempo de expansión de un cilindro dura casi 180 grados, se produce un solapamiento: antes de que un cilindro deje de empujar, el siguiente ya ha encendido. V6: La búsqueda del ritmo perdido El motor V6 ha sido históricamente uno de los más complicados de diseñar. Para que sea perfecto, la "V" debería ser de 60 grados para permitir explosiones cada 120 grados exactos. Sin embargo, la historia nos ha dejado ejemplos de motores "cojos". Al mantener el ángulo de 90 grados del V8 original pero con solo seis pistones, el orden de encendido quedó descompensado, provocando explosiones en intervalos irregulares (90º... 150º...). El resultado fue un motor que vibraba y sonaba "roto". La batalla de los V8: Cross-plane vs. Flat-plane Aquí es donde el orden de encendido explica la diferencia entre un Muscle Car americano y un superdeportivo italiano. Cigüeñal en Cruz (Cross-plane): Es el diseño del V8 americano clásico (Corvette, Mustang) y de los grandes sedanes alemanes. Su orden de encendido (1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3) hace que, en ciertos momentos, dos cilindros del mismo banco exploten consecutivamente. Esto crea una interferencia de gases en el colector de escape; los pulsos chocan entre sí creando el famoso borboteo sincopado y grave. Es el sonido de la potencia bruta y la turbulencia. Cigüeñal Plano (Flat-plane): Es el diseño de Ferrari y de los motores de competición. Es, esencialmente, dos motores de 4 cilindros unidos. Su orden (1-8-3-6-4-5-2-7) siempre alterna entre el banco izquierdo y el derecho. Nunca se repite lado, por lo que los gases de escape fluyen sin interferencias. Esto genera una nota de escape limpia, aguda y permite que el motor suba de vueltas de forma frenética, alcanzando regímenes imposibles para un V8 convencional. V10 y V12: La aristocracia mecánica El V10 es un motor inherentemente inestable que requiere una gestión del orden de encendido muy precisa para controlar su enorme par motor. Aunque se asocia a veces con motores pesados, diseños como el del Viper (perfeccionado por Lamborghini) demostraron que su secuencia de encendido puede ofrecer un carácter salvaje. Finalmente, el V12 representa la perfección absoluta. Se puede ver como dos motores de 6 cilindros en línea unidos. Dado que el 6 en línea ya está equilibrado por naturaleza, el V12 es la suavidad total. En su secuencia de encendido, siempre hay tres cilindros empujando simultáneamente en diferentes fases. No hay golpes de potencia, sino un flujo continuo y eterno, similar al de una turbina de avión.

This week on America on the Road, co-host Chris Teague joins host Jack Nerad as they dive into the latest automotive news, two compelling road tests, and an insightful engineering-focused interview. Jack reviews the high-performance Maserati Grecale Trofeo, a compact luxury SUV that makes the most of its supercar roots, while Chris drives the all-new 2026 Toyota Crown Signia hybrid, a premium crossover blending efficiency and sophistication. Jack also sits down with Zach Walker, chief engineer of the 2026 Lucid Gravity SUV, to discuss its innovative design, advanced technology, and how it pushes the boundaries of electric mobility.

Looking for a winter car fix without a long road trip? We map out a string of Texas car museums that punch above their weight, from Austin's rock-and-roll-infused collection to the Hillsboro time capsule and Woody's Classic Cars and Baseball Museum. The highlight is the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum's Chaparral Gallery, where engineering legends meet live demonstrations that keep these racers in motion, not mothballed. We wrap the route with Bill's Backyard Classics in Amarillo—a grassroots trove of hot rods, muscle, and trucks that feels personal and welcoming.Then we slide behind the wheel of the 2026 Lincoln Aviator Black Label. Think clean, American luxury with modern lighting, rich leather, and a ride that floats without losing composure. The twin-turbo V6 serves smooth, V8-like thrust, but we press on two fronts: efficiency that begs for a hybrid and driver-assist features that demand constant attention. We talk usability, eye-on-road alerts, and why partial automation should reduce cognitive load, not raise it. Pricing and rivals like the MDX, GX, and XC90 help frame where the Aviator shines and where it needs polish.Ownership realities get real with a concise recall roundup across brands—airbags, cameras, battery cables, and more—followed by a tour of the market's mood via Hemmings sold prices. From a budget-friendly C4 Corvette to a premium 1959 Cadillac 62, a sleeper Studebaker pickup, and a surprisingly strong Firebird, we unpack what drives value: condition, taste, and story. Local cruise-ins and Monster Jam bring the community energy, while two trends shape the future: dealers reconditioning older, higher-mileage cars to address affordability, and modern salvage networks that make parts sourcing smarter and faster. We close with Honda's new minimalist logo for its electrified era—a small emblem with big signaling power.If you love car culture that stretches from museum halls to test-track impressions and neighborhood meets, you're in the right garage. Subscribe, share with a fellow enthusiast, and leave a review to tell us which segment you want more of next.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

Dicen que dos cabezas piensan mejor que una, pero en la industria del automóvil, a veces dos cabezas solo sirven para darse cabezazos. Existen frases muy manidas como “la unión hace la fuerza”, pero la historia nos demuestra que, en ocasiones, ocurre justo lo contrario: la unión no suma, resta. Hoy analizamos 10 ejemplos de colaboraciones fallidas, "Frankensteins" mecánicos y millones de euros tirados a la basura en proyectos que nunca debieron existir. 1. Cisitalia-Porsche Type 360 (1947): La genialidad maldita Esta historia comienza en una cárcel francesa, donde Ferdinand Porsche y Anton Piëch estaban presos tras la guerra. Piero Dusio, fundador de Cisitalia, pagó una fortuna por un diseño de Porsche para financiar su fianza. El resultado fue el Type 360, una locura técnica adelantada 20 años a su tiempo: motor central de 12 cilindros, doble compresor y tracción total conectable. 2. Maserati Quattroporte II (1974): La limusina lenta Bajo el paraguas de Citroën, Maserati intentó crear una berlina de lujo. El error fue partir del chasis del Citroën SM y usar su motor V6 de tracción delantera. El resultado fue una herejía: un Maserati de tracción delantera con menos de 200 CV para mover dos toneladas. Era lento y complicadísimo de reparar. Tras la quiebra de Citroën, Peugeot mandó destruir casi todas las unidades. Solo sobrevivieron 13. 3. Saab-Lancia 600 (1980): El vikingo friolero Saab necesitaba un coche nuevo y Lancia tenía el Delta. Decidieron vender el Delta en Suecia con el logo de Saab, prometiendo "temperamento latino y calidad sueca". Fue un desastre. El acero italiano de la época se oxidaba con la sal de las carreteras suecas y la calefacción no estaba pensada para el clima ártico. Además, la electrónica italiana enloquecía con la humedad escandinava. Casi arruina la reputación de Saab. 4. Alfa Romeo Arna (1983): El mundo al revés La lógica dictaba unir la fiabilidad japonesa con el diseño italiano. Pero hicieron lo contrario: usaron la carrocería del soso Nissan Cherry y le metieron la mecánica y electrónica caprichosa del Alfasud. Para colmo, las carrocerías se fabricaban en Japón y se enviaban a Nápoles para ser ensambladas por mano de obra sin experiencia. El coche era feo y se rompía constantemente. 5. Cadillac Allanté (1987): El puente aéreo más caro GM quería un rival para el Mercedes SL y contrató a Pininfarina. El problema fue logístico: Pininfarina fabricaba las carrocerías en Turín y las enviaban a Detroit en aviones Boeing 747 modificados (56 carrocerías por vuelo). Esta locura, conocida como el "Puente Aéreo Allanté", encareció el coche hasta los 54.000 dólares. Aunque no era mal coche, el Mercedes llegaba en barco, era mejor y más barato. 6. Chrysler TC by Maserati (1989): Un pacto de amigos Lee Iacocca y Alejandro de Tomaso decidieron colaborar. Usaron la plataforma del humilde Dodge Daytona, enviaron las piezas a Milán y Maserati las ensambló con cuero caro. El resultado costaba 33.000 dólares pero parecía un Chrysler LeBaron de 12.000. Fue un fracaso económico monumental que costó a Chrysler más de 600 millones de dólares. 7. Honda Crossroad (1993): Cuando Honda pierde aceite En plena fiebre SUV, Honda no tenía un todoterreno. Su solución fue traer el Land Rover Discovery, ponerle la "H" de Honda y llamarlo Crossroad. No cambiaron nada más. El choque cultural fue brutal: los clientes japoneses, acostumbrados a la fiabilidad absoluta, se encontraron con un coche inglés que dejaba manchas de aceite y tenía fallos eléctricos. Honda tuvo que recomprarlos y pedir perdón. 8. Cadillac Catera (1997): El pato que hacía Zig Cadillac intentó rejuvenecer su imagen importando el Opel Omega alemán a EE. UU. El coche no estaba mal, pero el marketing fue atroz. Usaron el eslogan "The Caddy that Zigs" y una mascota: un pato de dibujos animados. Nadie entendió qué hacía un Opel con un pato en un concesionario de lujo. Además, sufría problemas de fiabilidad y sobrepeso. 9. Aston Martin Cygnet (2011): La trampa legal Para cumplir con las normativas de emisiones europeas, Aston Martin cogió el pequeño Toyota iQ, le puso una parrilla propia, forró el interior de cuero y lo vendió por casi 40.000 euros (el triple que el Toyota). Mecánicamente era idéntico (98 CV). Fue una maniobra cínica para bajar la media de emisiones de la marca, aunque hoy son piezas de colección por su rareza. 10. Mercedes-Benz Clase X (2017): La estrella estrellada Mercedes quiso entrar en el mercado de las Pick-up usando la base de la Nissan Navara. Le cambiaron el frontal y el interior, pero la gente se dio cuenta de que era una Nissan con sobreprecio. Nadie quiso pagar el "impuesto de la estrella" por una herramienta de trabajo japonesa disfrazada. La producción se canceló apenas dos años después de su lanzamiento.

Recorded live at KNID AgriFest in Enid from the Oklahoma Wheat Commission booth, Episode 501 launches Season 5 with a fast-paced crop check and a whole lot of agronomy banter. Dave Deken sits down with Brian Arnall and Josh Lofton to talk January wheat realities: dry conditions, odd winter insect pressure, and early reports of wheat diseases showing up sooner than anyone wants. They also hit canola concerns—like that purple color—and what to inspect right now (new leaves and crown health) as everyone looks ahead to green-up.Next, it's go-time thinking for topdress: why timing, weather, and surface conditions matter—especially when warm days, wind, and dew can increase nitrogen losses. Then the conversation turns into a practical deep dive on plant physiology and decision-making: primordia (the “cells in waiting”), how early-season stress can differ from true deficiency, and why chasing genetic potential without respecting environmental limits can hurt ROI. If you like your agronomy with real-world nuance (and a little friendly arguing), this one's for you!Top 10 takeawaysJanuary crop scouting can be misleading—weather swings can make fields look great or “go backwards” fast.Warm winter + dry stretch = unusual pest pressure, including armyworms in wheat.Early disease reports (tan spot, rust, powdery mildew) mean don't assume “it's too early.”For canola right now, focus on new leaves and crown—that's your “are we okay today?” check.Green-up moisture is the hinge point for both wheat tillering and canola recovery.Topdress timing is a system problem (acres, co-op schedules) and a weather-loss problem (dew + warm + wind).If conditions are right to lose N (dry soil + dew/humidity + wind), waiting can be the most profitable move.A lot of management is about what's happening inside the plant—primordia/cell division—before you ever see it.Stress can be useful; deficiency is where you start giving away yield potential—context (stage/goal) matters.The “right” program depends on your risk profile: protecting max yield vs protecting ROI on inputs.Detailed timestamped rundown00:00–01:15 — Welcome to Episode 501 + Season 5 vibes; shoutout to AgriFest and the Wheat Commission cinnamon-roll traffic.01:16–01:55 — Introductions: Dave Deken with Dr. Brian Arnall and Dr. Josh Lofton; “we were arguing in our office earlier…”01:46–02:10 — Recorded Jan 9, 2026 at the Oklahoma Wheat Commission booth during AgriFest in Enid.02:10–03:05 — Cinnamon roll banter + meeting listeners at the booth.03:07–04:20 — Crop update headline: it's January, it hasn't rained, it feels like June; armyworms in wheat; disease confirmations in SW OK.05:01–06:20 — Canola check: purple color mystery; focus on new leaves + crown health “right now.”06:35–08:10 — “Magic windows” talk: green-up moisture is critical for canola and wheat tillering.09:03–10:30 — Rooting + grazing: planting timing affects anchoring; some fields pull easier under cattle.10:45–12:55 — Topdress season starts early for many; best efficiency late Jan–March; avoid warm/windy/dewy days that can increase N loss (they cite “blow off 15–25%”).13:00–16:55 — What if winter doesn't get cold? Daylength and growth timing; discussion on how wide the N window really is.17:00–22:10 — OSU NPK blog topic: managing “primordia” (cells-in-prep), not just what you see aboveground.22:10–25:20 — Corn example: by V6 you've set rows/potential kernels; stress/deficiency can reduce grain number.28:50–41:10 — Main debate: stress vs deficiency, “leaf deficient but not the plant,” and Liebig's Law barrel analogy.44:20–48:10 — Genetic vs environmental potential, realized yield; precision vs accuracy; risk aversion (yield loss vs input cost).49:40–50:17 — Wrap + resources at reddirtagronomy.com. RedDirtAgronomy.com

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.

Este podcast es, básicamente, vuestra carta a los Reyes Magos anticipada. En el mundo de los aficionados al motor, a menudo nos atormenta una pregunta: "¿He llegado tarde?". Vemos las subastas millonarias, vemos cómo se disparan los precios de los GTI de los 80 y pensamos que todo lo que tiene alma ya es inaccesible. Pero eso es un error. El mercado es un organismo vivo y nunca duerme. Lo que hoy consideramos un "coche viejo" de quinta mano, mañana será una pieza de colección. Pasó con los japoneses de los 90, pasó con los BMW pre-Bangle y está pasando ahora mismo delante de tus narices con los coches que vamos a analizar hoy. En esta guía de inversión 2025 bajamos al mundo real. Nada de Paganis ni coches de museo. Hemos seleccionado 10 joyas ocultas que la mayoría ignora, pero que reúnen los ingredientes sagrados para revalorizarse: tacto analógico, cambios manuales y carácter. Aquí tienes la lista ordenada por presupuesto, desde la opción más accesible hasta la inversión seria: 1. Mazda MX-5 (NB) 1.8 Sport (7.000 € - 11.000 €) Olvídate del básico. La inversión está en el motor 1.8 de 146 CV, caja de 6 velocidades y, lo más importante: el Diferencial Autoblocante Torsen. Es la escuela de conducción perfecta y su configuración de motor atmosférico y peso pluma está en peligro de extinción. 2. Audi TT Mk1 1.8T Quattro 225 CV (8.000 € - 12.000 €) La Bauhaus con Turbo. Un icono de diseño con una calidad interior que humilla a los coches modernos. La clave es buscar la unidad de 225 CV (mismo motor que el S3, turbo K04) y tracción Quattro. Si encuentras uno con tapicería "Mocassin", no lo dejes escapar. 3. Toyota MR2 W30 (8.000 € - 13.000 €) El "Lotus Elise" japonés. Un incomprendido genial con motor central-trasero y menos de 1.000 kg. Fracasó por no tener maletero, pero hoy es un juguete puro. Busca unidades post-2003 para evitar problemas de precatalizadores. 4. Renault Clio Sport 182 (9.000 € - 14.000 €) El último samurái de los compactos. Motor 2.0 atmosférico rabioso y un chasis vivo que se insinúa. El "Santo Grial" es la unidad con "Chassis Cup" o Pack Racing y asientos Recaro. Incómodo, ruidoso y maravilloso. 5. BMW E46 330Ci (10.000 € - 16.000 €) El M3 del hombre sensato. El motor M54B30 (3.0 litros, 6 cilindros, 231 CV) es pura seda y fiabilidad. Es el equilibrio perfecto. Imprescindible manual y carrocería Coupé. El último BMW clásico antes de la digitalización total. 6. Honda Civic Type R EP3 (11.000 € - 17.000 €) No te dejes engañar por su forma de monovolumen. Esconde el motor K20A2, uno de los mejores 4 cilindros de la historia, capaz de aullar a 8.000 vueltas. Encontrar una unidad de estricta serie es cada vez más difícil, y eso se paga. 7. Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6 24v (12.000 € - 18.000 €) "La macchina più bella". Aunque sea tracción delantera, su eje trasero direccional y, sobre todo, el motor V6 "Busso", lo convierten en arte. Posiblemente el mejor sonido V6 de la historia. 8. Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 AMG W208 (15.000 € - 22.000 €) El "tapado" de la lista. Parece el coche de un jubilado, pero bajo el capó lleva un V8 atmosférico de 5.4 litros y 347 CV. Un muscle car fabricado en Stuttgart que ha tocado suelo en su depreciación. 9. Porsche Boxster S 986 (16.000 € - 22.000 €) El coche que salvó a Porsche. Dinámicamente más equilibrado que el 911 gracias a su motor central. Busca el "S" (3.2 litros, 252 CV) manual. No dejes que el pánico al IMS te frene; la mayoría ya están solucionados. 10. Ford Focus RS Mk1 (22.000 € - 30.000 €) El unicornio. Solo 4.501 unidades fabricadas. Un coche de homologación con diferencial autoblocante Quaife que tira hacia el interior de las curvas con violencia. Su curva de valor es vertical: es el caballo ganador absoluto. Conclusión: Invertir en estos coches no es especular, es comprar "valor" para disfrutarlo. El mercado pagará caro mañana lo que hoy te hace sonreír al volante. Y recuerda la regla de oro: compra siempre la mejor unidad que puedas permitirte, porque aquí lo barato sale muy caro.

This week's America on the Road is a special episode for several reasons. Not only is it the 300th episode since AOTR was rejuvenated as a radio series and podcast, but it also features one of the most innovative musclecars Detroit has ever developed — the 2027 Dodge Charger Scat Pack equipped with the 550-hp SixPack turbocharged in-line six. For this special episode, host Jack Nerad welcomes guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo for a milestone edition packed with road tests, breaking news, and a deep-dive review of the biggest automotive stories of 2025.

Welcome back to another episode of the unSeminary podcast. Today we're talking with Tim MacLeod, a former nurse who escaped the financial treadmill by flipping couches—and now teaches others how to do the same. Are you a church leader feeling the financial squeeze? Looking for a side hustle that doesn't require debt, special skills, or hours you don't have? Tim's story offers a practical roadmap—and encouragement—for anyone needing to close that income gap. Burnout and financial pressure. // Tim became a nurse at 21, newly married, supporting his wife through teacher's college, and quickly thrown into adult responsibilities. The only way to stay financially afloat was by working overtime once or twice a week. When their second child was on the way, he realized the path he was on was unsustainable. Finding financial freedom. // Options like upgrading his nursing degree, relocating, or working in dangerous psychiatric facilities were unappealing. Tim needed something flexible, part-time, and profitable enough to replace overtime. He discovered flipping phones and iPads first, but competition was fierce. Then, after borrowing a trailer and responding to a free couch listing, everything changed. He cleaned it up, sold it the next day for $280, and instantly covered more than an entire nursing shift. Why flipping couches works. // The opportunity exists because of a gap in the marketplace. Most people don't own trucks, can't move heavy furniture, and face tight deadlines when moving. Sellers value reliable pickup over price; buyers value affordable furniture delivered to their door. Tim steps into this gap. With polite communication and kindness, he creates a “win-win-win”: sellers get rid of furniture quickly, buyers get affordable delivered couches, and Tim earns a consistent profit. He estimates most beginners can make $1,000/month by flipping just five couches—buying each for around $50 and selling for $250 with delivery included. A side hustle with time freedom. // One of the most surprising parts of Tim's business is the flexibility. He built the early stages of his flipping business in the evenings with his wife and baby riding along—road dinners, cheap pizza, and trips to pick up inventory. Now he schedules pickups during school hours, stacks deliveries based on availability, and can pause or accelerate the business as needed. It's ideal for ministry families with unpredictable schedules. Why you can succeed at this. // Many of Tim's students are pastors or church employees, and he says ministry workers have unique advantages: access to storage at the church, a heart for helping people, strong communication skills, and the ability to bring calm to awkward interactions. Many pastors live outside their ministry communities—creating the perfect “import/export” opportunity where they can buy in one market and sell in another. And unlike many side hustles, flipping couches doesn't conflict with ministry—it simply provides supplemental income with minimal stress. A free resource to get started. // Tim created a free Google Doc of scripts—his exact messages for starting conversations, vetting couches, and negotiating with integrity. To get it, simply comment scripts on any of his Instagram videos and he’ll email it your way. He also offers an affordable course walking through his full system, including storage setup, videos, delivery strategies, and scaling beyond $1,000/month. To learn more or access Tim's free scripts, visit him on Instagram @thefulltimeflipper or explore his full course at tim-macleod.com. Thank You for Tuning In! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose unSeminary, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the left hand side of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Episode Transcript Rich Birch — Hey, friends, welcome to the unSeminary podcast. So glad that you have decided to tune in. We’re definitely having a very un-unSeminary episode today. You know recently I heard some statistics that I was like, man, we gotta do something about this. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics—you’re like, it’s a little early in the year for the Bureau of Labor and Statistics—but there’s a 13% gap between what religious workers—people who are clergy actually, is the title—and the average income in the country makes – a 13% gap. In fact, it even gets worse when you look at people, there’s a category called “religious workers, other”, which these would be like not the senior pastor types. This is like everybody else that works in a church. There’s a 40% gap between those people and the the average salary in the country. Rich Birch — And so why am I bringing this up? Because I know that there are people that are listening in today that are feeling that gap. Here we are in January and they’re feeling the pressure of that. And I want to help you with that. And so I’ve got a friend, like a friend from real life, friends. This is like we’re in the same small group. We know each other, incredible leader, and I want to expose you to him. But more importantly, I think he can help you with that gap.Rich Birch — It’s my friend, Tim MacLeod. Tim was a nurse with the dreams of fatherhood and home ownership, but after a few years was faced with reality and no time, no amount of overtime was really going to fill the gap that he needed to make things work. And after being stuck on that kind of financial treadmill, he found a way out. He found the niche of, wait for it, friends, flipping couches. What? Flipping couches and was able to quit his nursing job and now does this full time. And I’ve asked him to come on. Uh, because I think what he did at the beginning, even part-time, I think could help some of us today that are, that are listening in. Tim, welcome to the show. So glad you’re here.Tim MacLeod — Thanks so much for having me, man. I’m excited.Rich Birch — This is going to be a good conversation. Kind of fill in the story. Tell us a little bit, uh, tell us about your background, and how did you get in? How did you go from nursing to flipping couches?Tim MacLeod — So I wanted to be obedient and I got married maybe a little bit too young at 21. My wife was still in teacher’s college. And so very, very quickly I was thrown into adulthood of two cars, rents and all the things that come with that.Tim MacLeod — And nursing was good. I was a registered practical nurse, so not a university educated RN making bank, but doing okay with a college diploma. And I got the comfy gig at a long-term care home because I preferred eight-hour shifts and not the, I didn’t want nights.Rich Birch — Midnight and all that.Tim MacLeod — I just wanted, yeah, exactly.Rich Birch — Yeah, yeah, yeah.Tim MacLeod — I wanted the free parking and the the reliable six to two shifts. That was just the lifestyle that I liked. And the only way that I could stay afloat financially was with doubles. I had to do my six to two and then at least once a week, usually twice, if I wanted to have any money to play with, um I would work the two to ten.Rich Birch — Wow.Tim MacLeod — And that was cool while my wife was in college or while she was finishing up teacher’s college, that was fine. And then, we had a newborn baby and that was fine. Because anytime that I would have to do those doubles, she’d go to sleep, go for a sleepover at her parents’ place. And, uh, and I would just drudge up the shifts.Tim MacLeod — And, but then when we were pregnant with number two, I knew that there was difficulties coming. And the road ahead did not look very good. And so I needed something different and all my options for replacing the income suck. Like I could go back to school and upgrade to RN, but I scraped through the first time. So that was nuts.Rich Birch — Right.Tim MacLeod — I didn’t have much hope in myself in that avenue. And I could go, I could relocate, I could move or I could commute about an hour and 20 away to the mental health hospital and make like danger pay in like an asylum, basically with my current qualifications.Rich Birch — Right.Tim MacLeod — And everything just looked terrible. I hated all of that. And all I needed was something better than overtime. I just needed to replace that portion of the income. And I needed something better in my evenings that hopefully I could do with my wife or from home. And so I was looking at side hustles.Tim MacLeod — And I had a little bit of success flipping phones and iPads because that’s all that I really understood…Rich Birch — Okay. Yeah, yeah.Tim MacLeod — …all I understood at the time. And I live about an hour north of where my in-laws live, which is a pretty dense population. I’m in the sticks and the supply was really light there. So I could reliably go for a free meal at my in-laws place, pick up an iPhone or three and for like 300 bucks and then bring them home and sell them for 450 bucks. And so that took that took the pressure off and that was like grocery money.Rich Birch — Right.Tim MacLeod — And it was really consistent, really reliable. And and it was fun too. I really liked it. I liked the negotiations. I liked, I liked not trading time. Rich Birch — Right.Tim MacLeod — Like I liked making making a profit instead of a wage. And that I was hooked on that, but there was competition. Like I wasn’t that clever doing that.Tim MacLeod — There was there was kids that were closer to the inventory ripping around in little Hyundai Elantras and uh i remember meeting this this Indian kid named Lucky, at least his Canadian name was Lucky, and he was beating me to all the goods. And and I met him one time to buy a phone for myself and I actually got to meet him and ask him some questions and he was making four grand a month flipping phones.Rich Birch — Wow.Tim MacLeod — And I thought that is so sick, and it’s just a pure cash hustle. And he was making more doing that than whatever his office or IT job was at the time. And I was super inspired by that, but I didn’t want to compete with him. So that kind of that kind of festered with me a little bit.Tim MacLeod — And um I just got an awesome idea. Well, was gifted to me by the Holy Spirit, I think, based on how fast and how fierce it came, that I need to get skills and tools to sell in a different category, something with a higher barrier to entry. And I wanted something where I didn’t have to compete with the Honda Civics and the Hyundai Elantra’s that were closer to the action.Rich Birch — With Lucky. Yes.Tim MacLeod — Yeah, exactly. He was smoking me. And and it also, it was a little bit of that and then also a little bit of me coveting. I wanted to get like, um I wanted an excuse to buy a Ford Ranger. I wanted a truck at the time.Rich Birch — Love it.Tim MacLeod — And so this combination, this combination of like wants and needs at the time, had me pitching an idea to my brother, Ross. I’m just like, Hey, what do you think about instead of phones and iPads? What if I got a truck and I started doing like washers and dryers or appliances or something like that? And he said, that’s a cool idea.Tim MacLeod — You’re good at the phones and iPads thing. And I definitely like, you’re good at the negotiations, all that. But don’t start eight grand in debt. That’s so stupid. Why don’t you just borrow my trailer and just try it? And I said, well, I don’t have a, I don’t have a hitch on my car. He said, get a hitch on your car, buddy. Okay. So, put that on the Visa, did not have the money for it. Rich Birch — Wow. Tim MacLeod — Put that on the Visa, put a two inch two inch hitch and four prong wiring on Mazda 5 like the little four cylinder, little mini minivan.Rich Birch — Oh, I wish I would have saw this at that. I wish I would have s seen this at this phase. Cause that, that, that would have been amazing to see him getting pulled around.Tim MacLeod — It was it was pretty cute and it was a big trailer too 12 by 6 aluminum being pulled by this little aaaaahhh. And it was stick shift and and…Rich Birch — Nice.Tim MacLeod — …and the first day I got the trailer, the only thing I could find, because I was just itching to use it, was a free couch. And it was one of those beige microfiber, like gets dirty if you look at it wrong.Rich Birch — All right. Yes.Tim MacLeod — Like they hold on to every water stain.Rich Birch — Yes. Yes.Tim MacLeod — And it was that and it was free and it needed a little bit of TLC. And I went and I got it for free. Brought it home and with a damp cloth, scrubbed out all the little marks and had it looking good. Took a picture of it, listed it with an offer of delivery and it sold the next day for 280 bucks.Rich Birch — Wow. That’s amazing.Tim MacLeod — It was awesome. Because a nursing shift net was like 180.Rich Birch — Wow, OK.Tim MacLeod — I think I was, I think I was 28 bucks an hour for an eight hour shift after taxes. Yeah. Probably like 180 hit the account.Rich Birch — Wow.Tim MacLeod — And so 280 for that. And it was one of those trips of free meal at, at the in-laws and then a free couch and then bring it home and then solve somebody’s problem of, I just got an apartment. I don’t have a car or my car’s too small and I need a couch.Rich Birch — Yes, yes.Tim MacLeod — And their option was, rent a U-Haul or go to Leon’s and finance something that comes delivered. Both are not very good options for most people. And then lo and behold was this guy who said, I got a couch, I can bring it by. And it was just the easiest yes for them. It was a win for everybody. Rich Birch — Right.Tim MacLeod — The person who needed the couch picked up, didn’t care about the money. They needed reliable pickup more than they needed cost recovery of the item because they had a deadline. I needed a way to make some cash and the person on the receiving end needed a couch that was affordable that came delivered. So it was just a win-win-win for everybody. I was like, okay, forget about appliances. Couches – I love this. And it was easy, it was it was easy enough to lift by myself. Rich Birch — Did you ever do appliances? Did you ever do appliances in there? Tim MacLeod — Yeah. I did a washer and dryer and ate a loss on that because it needed repair and I didn’t… Rich Birch — Love it. Tim MacLeod — …I paid for someone to assess and they were like, yeah, this thing’s broken. Was like, sweet. Okay. So a hundred bucks to you for, for, to tell me that it’s hopeless, and then pay for junk removal too.Rich Birch — Yes.Tim MacLeod — Like it was just such a loss. But couches, I could reliably sit on it and be like, well, that’s not broken. And I can handle that little stain or I can, my wife could stitch that up.Rich Birch — Right. Right.Tim MacLeod — And, uh, it was just so safe. And I loved it. If, if I were handier, I’m sure I could, flip snowblowers or lawnmowers or cars or something like that, but I’m not handy. I’m just, I have the ability to relocate stuff. Rich Birch — Right.Tim MacLeod — And so couches were just so perfect where I could just accurately be like, that’s 300 bucks to me. Rich Birch — Right.Tim MacLeod — And they only want 60 for it. Perfect. Let’s do that.Rich Birch — So and let’s double click on that. A part of what, so friends, like with the reason why, I think you’ve seen why I’ve got Tim on the the line today. I want to inspire you to think like, hey, you you could in part-time make a little extra a month. And I’m going to get to that with Tim. I’m going We’re going hammer down on, okay, what exactly would be some of the first steps that you take? But let’s unpack a little bit more. You’ve talked about once this insight, which I think is just a stellar insight that’s obviously at the core of your business. It’s this whole timing thing. Like people, you know they think a couch is worth certain certain amount, but they’re moving on X date, and the value of that couch goes down. But then it’s literally the reverse. Someone on the other side, they have an empty living room and they’re like, I need something here.Rich Birch — Unpack that a little more, kind of double click on… that value exchange and how you’re in the middle of that. What’s it talk us through what that looks like.Tim MacLeod — Yeah, there’s there’s a gap. There’s a gap in the marketplace. On the one end, we’ve got people who need it picked up and their options are hope that someone will pay the price that they want. And then if they hit a deadline, then their option is junk removal or put it to the curb. And so there’s a gap to fill there. Tim MacLeod — And then on the other side, there’s a gap of people who need a couch dropped off but can’t do it themselves. Like how many, what’s the population of people that own a truck that can actually do it is probably less than 10%. Most people have cars and hatchbacks and SUVs and stuff like that.Rich Birch — Right. Tim MacLeod — And then there’s also the how many people can lift a couch. I would say easily less than half the population. And so there’s just this huge gap that can be filled. And so by just committing to being the dude, you can help a lot of people solve a lot of problems. And there’s a little slice in it for you too.Rich Birch — So one of the things I’ve heard you say is that you have found this process of buying couches and then, you know, sitting on them for a while, maybe cleaning them a little bit and then turning around selling them is really flexible. Talk us through that. You know, it feels like you’re, you know, you’re, you have some time control. Talk us through what that looks like for you in your current world.Tim MacLeod — Yeah, the time freedom is crazy. And that was the appeal in the beginning was [inaudible] I didn’t want to be strapped to a location, a building to to make money. I had to be away from my wife and kids. But when it, couches just took off so fast that the first time I flipped a couch, I immediately called the scheduling office and reneged on all of my overtime. I said cancel all my two shifts.Rich Birch — Oh, wow.Tim MacLeod — I’m done. I’m I’m I’m just doing my 10 shifts. And, and then it didn’t take too long before i wanted to quit so fast, man. I wanted to be out of there. My, my my passion for the, like, I was so replaceable. Like as soon as if if I’m gone, someone’s going to fill the shift.Rich Birch — Right. Right.Tim MacLeod — Like, ah but there was a, there was a huge, there was a need that, and it was fun for me too. It was a game. I forget the question.Rich Birch — Yeah, I was just talking about the time flexibility, like how you feel like it’s, you know, you have a fair amount of time freedom. Part of what I’m trying to get to is pastors are busy people. Church workers are busy people. Is this even the kind of thing that they could fit into, you know, an existing as like a side hustle kind of thing?Tim MacLeod — Yes. Yeah. The time freedom is crazy. And so on the buying side, I’m just letting people know when I’m available. And sometimes I’ll tie it up with ah with a $50 deposit so that they can market it sold with confidence and they know that I’m not going to ghost on them. And that I have the peace of mind of nice, that’s mine for when I need it. And I’ll squeeze them for a deadline so that I make sure that I’m providing the service of reliable pickup in a manner that works for them. Tim MacLeod — But yeah, I’m just stacking pickups when it’s convenient for me. And in this current season, it’s during school hours. Rich Birch — Right.Tim MacLeod — So I’ll drop the kids off at school and then rip south and grab some stuff. But in that season, it was I’m available in the evening. And so I would come home from school, I’m sorry, work from my nursing job. And my wife would pack up, we pack up a little cooler bag of like a road picnic of dinner.Rich Birch — Right.Tim MacLeod — We had a one-year-old baby at the time and, uh, oh, that summer there was a lot of 50% off pizzas. Pizza Hut had a, the, the apps, we had all, all the apps, lots of road dinners. Rich Birch — Yes. Yes. Tim MacLeod — And Costco was clutch too.Rich Birch — Yeah.Tim MacLeod — But, um, yeah, just when I had an availability, I would acquire inventory and then they’d sell when they sell. And and again, full flexibility of, okay, I’m available at this time. I can squeeze in a delivery or someone could come pick it up. But yeah, the the time freedom is crazy and it’s sweet to to to just dabble in profits instead of relying on a wage. Rich Birch — Right.Tim MacLeod — Yeah, time freedom is awesome.Rich Birch — Well, you talked about the fact that your you know your brother was telling you you’re good at negotiations. I know there are people that are listening in today that are feeling like, oh, there’s no way that I would be good at negotiations. Obviously, you’ve got to buy the thing for considerably lower than what you’re selling it for. Talk us through even just a couple, help us get over that hurdle in our brains. Man, I just don’t know that I could do that.Tim MacLeod — Yeah. So the first thing is I’m scrolling a lot. And not not frequently. I’m not glued to my phone. But when I do it, I lock in. Like today was the shopping session and it was headphones in with some instrumental music, just kind of vibing. And I’m probably scrolling, looking at probably 400, 500 couches. Rich Birch — Okay.Tim MacLeod — And I’ll message probably 20 to 30 of them. Because a lot of them are crap. A lot of them are actually new. There’s no opportunity with new coaches. like There’s lots of warehouse stuff that’s still on first Facebook Marketplace and stuff like that. But what I’m looking for is very specific. I’m looking for private sales from real people. You got to be able to spot the scammers and weed them out. Tim MacLeod — And I’m looking for couches that I would want in my lockers. I’m not worried about the price whatsoever. Because the price is super subjective and it’s just kind of like what they’re hoping for. It’s not actually what they’re necessarily going to get. So the price is irrelevant. I’m just looking at pictures and I’m compiling lists of couches that I would want. And I’m starting conversations so that it’s kind of like I’m, I’m, it’s it’s like I’m offering my service. I’m starting the conversation to see why they’re selling it, if there’s a deadline, and if they would be someone who would be receptive to my service. And it’s kind of like they’re paying me for my reliable pickup service with a smoking and deal on a couch.Tim MacLeod — And so I have to get them there. And it’s not just, I can’t just go around lowballing everybody because you burn the bridge and you hurt feelings. Rich Birch — Right. Tim MacLeod — So I’m starting conversations and I’m filling in the gaps on the item. So I’ll read the description and see what’s missing. Like, did they specify that there’s pets in the house? I want to know, is there pets? Are there smokers in the house? Does it need any repairs? Does it need any stain removal or restoration if it’s leather? And I’m filling in all the gaps. So I have a complete picture of what it is that I’m actually buying. And that’s all kind of like a trauma response from my many, many drives of shame of I didn’t ask the right questions.Tim MacLeod — And so it’s it’s definitely preventing the drive of shame. And I’m just running through these scripts that I have. And it would sound like it’s a lot of typing, but I’ve actually made keyboard shortcuts for all of it. So my opening question is, I’ll never say, hi, is this still available? Because everybody hates being asked, hi, is this still available? On Facebook Marketplace, right? Because they’ve made it ah they’ve made it a button… Rich Birch — Yes. That’s why it’s up. Tim MacLeod — …where it’s just like, hi, is this still available? But that upsets people, which is fair, because it’s annoying. But at the same time, most people don’t have empathy for the fact that, how else are they going to start the conversation? Why would you ask questions if you’ve got someone lined up for it? So I’ll ask the exact same question, but in a way that annoys nobody. And I’ll say, is anyone scheduled to pick this up? It’s the same question, but upsets nobody.Rich Birch — Same question, just in a different way.Tim MacLeod — So that’s, that’s my first shortcut is, good morning, good good afternoon, good evening, whatever. And then any, and so on my keyboard, any with two wise expands into anyone’s schedule to pick this up. And then the next one is, does it need any repairs or stain removal? That’s if it’s fabric. And that’s does D or D O E S S and then D O E s S S S or with three S’s is, does it need any repairs or restoration? That’s if it’s leather. And so it’s just these quick little, my thumbs are just, and just… Rich Birch — So cool. Tim MacLeod — …I’m, I’m drafting up this quick little paragraph that fills in all the gaps, firing that over. And then, And then they’ll reply and fill in the gaps. And then I park it. I pause the conversation by saying, okay, awesome. Thanks so much. Just starting to have a peek at options, might get back to you.Tim MacLeod — And that one line separates me from everybody on Facebook. Because most people ask a question and then they just leave it on read. They got that little picture, that little tiny profile picture of yourself that says that, hey, he read it, but he’s gone and it’s crickets.Rich Birch — Yes.Tim MacLeod — And it’s a very, very infuriating experience. And that’s kind of like part of my service is that I am very, very different on Facebook Marketplace. Like an experience selling to me is better than anybody…Rich Birch — Right.Tim MacLeod — …because of how I talk. Like I’ll receive offers every day from people that don’t use words. They just send a number. Rich Birch — Just money. Tim MacLeod — Like I’ve got a couch listed for 1150 and someone just sends 700 – no dollar sign, no question mark, no good morning, nothing like that. And, and that’s a fair offer. Like he’s… Rich Birch — Yeah. Tim MacLeod — …I paid, I paid a fifth of that, like 700 is a fair offer, but I automatically hate this guy. I don’t, I don’t hate, I don’t hate him. Rich Birch — Yes. No, I get what you mean.Tim MacLeod — But, but it’s immediately just like, dude! Rich Birch — Yes. Tim MacLeod — You like say, say hi, say please. Rich Birch — Yes. Yes. Tim MacLeod — Even a, even a question mark would be, you know, so that’s the kind of people that I’m dealing with. And I’ve got thick skin and I always operate on the mindset of, I do want to sell this guy and I, and I do want to see him later today. So I’m not going to match his energy. Rich Birch — Right.Tim MacLeod — I’m never, I’m never a thermometer. I’m always a thermostat. I always set, set the temperature in the room, you know?Rich Birch — Right. Love it. Yep.Tim MacLeod — And so that’s ah that’s a big factor. But yeah, running through those scripts and and just getting people to their best price. And so after pausing it of, thanks so much, just starting to have a peek at options, I’ll reconnect with them.Tim MacLeod — Now, this is this is if their price is optimistic and it’s not a price that I’m willing to pay. I’ll slow play it a little bit by pausing the conversation. And then I’ll come back and then I’ll hit them with my my secret weapon is my polite lowball offer. And the number they might hate the number, but it comes gift wrapped in this like apologetic, like, Hey, I’m…Rich Birch — Oh, you got to tell me more that you’re, you’re setting that up. Well, you’re like, what is the polite low ball offer?Tim MacLeod — For me, I’m shopping in Toronto, which is like 90 minutes, two hours away.Tim MacLeod — And so my apologetic offer is: It’s so far, is there any chance you’d consider this much, any chance you’d consider for an out of towner? And then I just plug in the number. And, and it’s always received well. And even if it’s even if it’s even if they’re firm, that’s fine. Now I know. Rich Birch — Right. It’s data. Tim MacLeod — But and ah honestly, if somebody accepts my offer, then I didn’t offer low enough. Like I’m i’m really pushing the limit.Rich Birch — Oh, interesting.Tim MacLeod — I’m flirting with the line between an optimistic offer and a rude offer, but because I’m so nice about it. And it’s, it’s kind of like, it’s my secret weapon to get them to their best price. Because the the worst way to get someone to their best price is what’s your best price?Rich Birch — Right.Tim MacLeod — Like whenever someone asks me that, it’s again, it’s just like, that’s annoying. I don’t like you.Rich Birch — Yes. Yes. Right, right, right, right, right.Tim MacLeod — But to politely lowball and then their counter is their best price. So I just want to squeeze them for their counter offer. And now I know what their best price is.Rich Birch — Right. Okay. That’s cool. There’s a lot there. And I know you’re want to stay tuned because Tim’s got an offer of some free help that he wants to give you that we’re going to, we’re going to get to here in a minute. So I know some of you were like, go back and ask questions on that. But I know that the free offer to help is going to help with some, some of those things. Rich Birch — What about negotiation on the other side? So I get a sense of what you’re talking about to try to get them, you know, there’s a time thing there and we’re going to wait and all that. But now on the other end, you’re trying to obviously maximize or get the biggest money for that couch you just bought, bought. What are some things we should be thinking about on that? How are you offering the couches in a way that, you know, captures people’s imagination and says like, oh, okay, that’s this, I want to do business with this guy.Tim MacLeod — So a big thing is where I’m selling it. It’s almost like I have an import business. It’s that I’m I’m ripping down the city and I’m shopping in the Tesla BMW neighborhoods where nobody has trucks and they sell really slowly. Rich Birch — Yeah.Tim MacLeod — And I’m loading a trailer and then bringing it home to the sticks where there’s not as much supply. And I’m selling to people who do have pickup trucks. Like where I live, there’s lots of people with trucks and trailers, but they weren’t doing that drive to the city like I did.Rich Birch — Right. Right.Tim MacLeod — So I’m destroying a Toyota Highlander in kilometers, which is really hard to do. It’s at 400,040 and she ain’t quitting anytime soon. It’s been a great car.Rich Birch — Love it.Tim MacLeod — So that is definitely like the fact that it feels like an import business feels like cheating.Rich Birch — Well, and can I just, I just want to interrupt you for a second here. This, because that dynamic, this is a part of why I wanted to have you on the show. Because one of the things that I’ve seen is like, it’s super common, like super common for church leaders to not live in the community that they serve. Because frankly, they can’t afford to live there because of that gap that I just told you about.Rich Birch — There is a wage gap between what people make and the communities they serve in. And so they typically live you know, 45 minutes, an hour away. I actually think that that, the fact that they’re just driving into the office could be, and then going back to wherever they live, could actually set them up for running this kind of business just because they’re in and out of where they’re at.Tim MacLeod — Oh, yeah. Yeah, that’d be cheating. If you could, if you could grab a couch on your way home from on your way home from work to bring it back to the sticks, that’d be awesome.Rich Birch — Yeah. Yeah. I see that all the time.Tim MacLeod — For sure. And at a lot of…Rich Birch — So the distance is one way. So there’s like an import out, out, port anything else that you get, it’s kind of an interesting part of how you negotiate on to try to increase the, the, the price.Tim MacLeod — Knowing what it’s worth and how quickly it would sell is definitely a factor. And just patience wins on both sides.Rich Birch — Right.Tim MacLeod — Being the dude who um can pick it up and someone is now, they had their optimistic kick at the can and now it needs to go and their patience has run out. Patience wins there. And then on the selling side to where I don’t, it’s not in my foyer. It’s not in my living room. The new couch hasn’t arrived. It’s in a storage locker ready to be picked up anytime. And my lockers are fairly affordable being in a rural spot.Tim MacLeod — And so it’s kind of like if if we were playing poker, I’m holding aces. I can deliver it. I can sell to anybody. I’m not relying on people on the small demographic who can pick it up. I can sell to the Honda Civic crowd. I can sell to seniors who can’t lift a couch themselves. I can finesse it into a patio door by myself. And so there’s the there’s the skill gap there as well. And all of the all of the hindrances that make selling a couch difficult are not a factor for me. I can lift them by myself. I can I have the best trailer. I have storage lockers. They can take as long as they need to sell. And I live in a market where there’s not as much supply. So it’s just, it feels like cheating. Like I’m just really, really set up for it. And it’s super easy to be patient.Rich Birch — Now, I don’t know if I’m going to force you to give away one of your secret weapons here, but talk about the videos that you shoot ah of the, you know, of the products. Because i to me, I think this is one of the things you do that I think is super unique. What is what’s unique about the videos that you might shoot? Say got this nice leather couch. It’s like, you know, it sells for $5,000 somewhere else. You’re selling it for whatever, $1,500, $2,000. What’s actually in that video that might set your your listings apart?Tim MacLeod — Yeah, so that was something that I feel like I pioneered. And since then, Facebook has now added a feature where you can add a video to a listing. But it’s so nice to have. So I’m I’m posting flattering photos. So it’s it’s a scroll stopper when they’re on Marketplace.Tim MacLeod — And they’ll inquire. And then my video is super, super honest. And the goal is for it to be so detailed that they could confidently say, okay, he just showed me all the reasons not to buy the couch because all my stuff is used. I’m not selling anything new. It’s all pre-owned. They all have some blemishes or some quirks or worn spots or something like that. But to include ah a video that shows all of the reason not to buy it really, really greases the wheels because no one’s coming to see a couch and then being disappointed when they get there. Everything was already shown.Rich Birch — Right. Right.Tim MacLeod — So they’re coming to just give, basically just come sit and sniff and make sure that it’s something that they would want in their house, or something they’d want to sit on for two hours a day. And, um, and so those videos really, really saved me so much time and gasoline. And since then they’ve added that where you can add a feature. So, or where you can add a video into the listing. And so as long as the video is less than a minute, so I’m aiming for 59 seconds, I’ll fill the whole thing and I’m showing every inch of it and I’m packing it with dialogue on the neighborhood that it came from, the people, the house. And a lot of times that’s a selling feature of this this couch came from North York. The house was ridiculous. Rich Birch — Right.Tim MacLeod — It’s one of those houses with three living rooms. And this is the one that had the Christmas tree for a month a year. Like this was barely used. And I’m just packing it with dialogue and really, really selling it.Rich Birch — Yeah.Tim MacLeod — And my goal is that I could deliver it with them like sight unseen that they could firm up. And that when that couch arrives, there are absolutely no surprises. It’s everything they ask for [inaudible]…Rich Birch — Which from from your point of view, like this isn’t the only couch you’re hoping to sell this week. And and a part of the way that you have to protect your time and protect your business, frankly, is not having a bunch of people come and check out couches and then decide against it. Whether they’re coming to your locker or you’re driving it to their place. That’s like the worst case scenario is they show up and they’re like, oh, I don’t want this. So you might as well be fully upfront and be like, hey, here’s some stuff that’s not great about it.Rich Birch — And you do it in a really clever way. I love those videos. You helped me sell a car, which was fantastic. And I love the video you did for, you know, for that, because it was the same thing. It was this kind of like fun, um you know, here’s five reasons why you shouldn’t buy this, which which is just endearing. People, you know, lean in and want to hear more about that.Rich Birch — Well, what about the lifting piece? So, you know, if you’re not seeing one of these clips, Tim is a man of a certain size. He’s got some girth to him. He can pick stuff up. But what if I can’t? What if I’m not that guy? What if it more like me? You know, you’re like, hey, I’m not sure that guy can pick up 20 pounds. Like, is that like, I know that’s a part of what your you offer. Obviously, it’s a part of your advantage. But, you know, not everybody can do that. Talk us through that hesitation.Tim MacLeod — Yeah, I don’t think that it’s a deal breaker for having success. I think that if you can carry in a stubborn load of groceries in from the house that you could make a lot of money flipping couches.Rich Birch — That’s good.Tim MacLeod — And it it feels like a very unique form of laziness. Like I’m the kind of guy that if I need to go start start the barbecue or go run and grab my wallet from the car, I’m going to walk across the whole house and look for my flip flops instead of bending over and lacing up my boots that are right there. Like it’s a very unique form of laziness where I could jackknife park the trailer up to the storage locker. I have the dolly, but I’d way rather just, hey-yep-hey-yep-pep-pep just, just he-man lift it myself. And I’ve got a lot of really good mechanics lifting it. Tim MacLeod — Lifting a couch solo actually is not very heroic. And, and I’ve taught a lot of people how to do it. And there is, there are some heroic angles where, where the couch is on the ground and all four feet are on the ground to like clean and jerk it up overhead is that would definitely take some mass and some explosive power, but you can always also lift the couch up from the side until it’s vertical and then kind of like let it teeter and, fall on you in ah in a safe manner. And the lift itself, like once it’s up, it’s it’s as easy as like portaging a canoe. It’s not it’s not as heroic as it seems.Tim MacLeod — And I’m still reliant on other people. I am a one man show and it’s not, the money’s not good enough to pay an employee to sit in the car with me for four hours for 30 seconds of actual work. And so that’s one of my, one of my questions that I’m asking people, lift with two T’s on my phone expands into is anyone available to help me lift it? I’ll be alone. So I do need muscle.Tim MacLeod — And, um, if it’s in the garage, I can do it solo, like dragging a couch onto my trailer is easy enough. They slide very well. And I do have the dolly if there’s anything overly technical, like the pullouts, it’s nice to have a dolly. But yeah, a lot of the times there’s people, there’s someone there to help me lift it. And very, very rarely is it, sorry, I had back surgery or sorry, I’m a single senior lady or something like that. There’s usually, and even even when they say that, sometimes I’ll press a little further. Like, do you have a helpful neighbor? Rich Birch — Right. Meet us.Tim MacLeod — Do you have a son-in-law who can who could that I could coordinate with? Yep. And a lot of times I’m just handing it, or I’m squeezing them for a cell phone number of whoever the the muscle is. And now I’m on their schedule.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s cool.Tim MacLeod — So solo lifts are not required, but they are, they are helpful sometimes, especially at the locker when I’m by myself.Rich Birch — So this is how many years you’ve been doing this full time? Like you, so you left nursing, you know, I know this goes way back to the beginning the story. You left nursing and then how many times, how many years you’ve been doing this?Tim MacLeod — July, 2019, I borrowed the trailer from my brother. And I did full-time nursing plus evening couches for about a year, pulled back from full-time to part-time, part-time to casual. And I think it was May, 2021. Like I did a year of COVID nursing and hated every second of it. Like as soon as COVID was announced, I wanted to be out of there, but I had mortgage approval on the brain and T4 income, or W2 income for the Americans, is much more preferred for lenders than self-employed income. So I held on for that reason. And eventually left just because I hated nursing. I was getting like ulcers on my ears from wearing masks all day. Just the the charades of COVID were really, really ruining it for me.Rich Birch — So we’re going I want to get to that, that help that you’re, you know, you’re offering, which is fantastic. But I want to think about like a person that, you know, they, we want people to stay in their jobs. We don’t want them necessarily to leave. And so ah somebody that wants to make maybe like an extra thousand bucks a month, maybe that’s like, which is, you know, to lots of people, that is like a, that’s a game changer. Like that’s like, that makes all the difference in the world.Rich Birch — Give me a sense of what you think that would take to actually get to that point where, okay, yes, I could, you know, how much time do you think they would need to invest? You know, what would, what is that going to look like? How many couches do you think I’d have to move? You know, I know that’s hard to say. It’s like all North America wide, but give us a sense of kind of the framework of for an extra thousand bucks a month, what would that look like for somebody? Maybe it’s like a youth pastor that’s that’s listening in or an executive pastor. Or and they’re like, Hey, if I just had an extra 1000 bucks that’d make a huge difference in my life. What what would that look like?Tim MacLeod — Sounds like five couches to me.Rich Birch — Five couches. Okay.Tim MacLeod — Buy them for 50, sell them for 250. Delivered. Yep. And that’s that’s a great way to start is just three-seaters. Just rinse and repeat. Three-seater, three-seater, three-seater. But the money is sets and sectionals. That’s where my focus is now.Rich Birch — Okay, okay.Tim MacLeod — Now that does require trailer privilege. But with a with a minivan, you can pick up a three seater. Most three seaters will fit inside a Dodge Caravan or an Odyssey or a Toyota Sienna. And that’s a really good way to start lean and mean with a U-Haul, enclosed trailer, you just need a V6 all wheel drive. So obviously preferred, especially if you have the kind of weather we do, but, um, yeah, for 45 bucks for a U-Haul enclosed, that’s, that’s insured so that you could get in an accident and you’re not paying for it. Always take the insurance. Always. It’s only like five bucks. Tim MacLeod — But um yeah, 45 bucks for 12 by 6. And then you can pick up couch, love seat twice. But yeah, just fill in those trailers. But yeah, starting lean with what you have available and scaling up when it’s smart. And once you’ve proven that it’s possible in your market as well. But everyone’s using couches, so I think it’s good alright.Rich Birch — Yeah, so five, so five couches. How many conversations do you think I’d have to get into take to buy five couches, maybe on that side first?Tim MacLeod — I think, yeah, with the numbers, I think that if you were to start 30 conversations a month, that there would be, there would be five people that hit deadlines and they’d be like, sure. 50 bucks. If you can actually show up, it’s yours.Rich Birch — Right. Right. That’s that feels very doable. That doesn’t feel like crazy out of reach. Like there’s no way that feels like a good, you know, a great starting point for sure.Tim MacLeod — And nobody wants to do it. The barrier for entry is, is ah high enough that it’s it’s basically a private little fishing pond. A lot of people to help.Rich Birch — Right. So let’s talk about, I want to, you’re going to help people, which is amazing. And so you’ve put together some resources to help them kind of get the the ball rolling on this front. And how do, first of all, tell us what it is and then talk to us about how we can get that contact information. We’ll put links and all that in the show notes, but talk us through this.Tim MacLeod — Yeah. So those scripts that I was talking about, um, I’ve made a Google doc that is available. All you got to do is comment scripts on any of my videos and, uh, my little robot Tim will fire over, um, just squeeze you for an email and then I’ll fire that over. And, uh, it’s a good little list and you can plug those in just copy and paste and plug them into keyboard shortcuts in your phone. And then you can use those. Tim MacLeod — And it doesn’t have to be for couches. Like a lot of them are pretty couch specific, but just using those as inspiration for starting conversations and getting people to their best price and making sure that you have all the information so you’re making an informed purchase and there’s not any surprises. And and you’ll see with the with the flow of the conversation, I really am just gifting the blueprint on getting people to their best price. Tim MacLeod — And yeah, and then in my in my bio on instagram I’ve also got the couch course and I’ve run that before as a high ticket offer um and I had help from an agency to, to get leads and all that stuff. And I didn’t like it cause I didn’t like how much people were having to pay in order for me to afford that team. And I just want it to be an impulse buy price range. Tim MacLeod — So for a one hundred bucks, you can come along on a three month ride along with me while I’m pulling like $15,000 months. And, uh, the summer that I recorded that, was 2023 and I did 180k in sales with a gross profit so just sales minus cost of goods was north of a 100k, I think, after tax. I think it was like an 80k a year income. Rich Birch — That’s amazing. Tim MacLeod — And I had a three-year-old with me the entire time. My wife had gone back to work and was using her teaching license and I had a little three-year-old tow. And I also got 75 rounds golf in that year. So it’s, it’s…Rich Birch — That just got some people’s attention. Yeah, that’s amazing.Tim MacLeod — Yeah. The time freedom is stupid. The money is incredible. And, uh, it was, yeah, that was a really, really fun year.Rich Birch — Love it. So what we want to do is send people to your Instagram. Would that be the best? So @thefulltimeflipper, @thefulltimeflipper. And again, you can just comment on any one of his videos.Rich Birch — Well, first of all, Tim’s a great follow on social media. I’ve said this to lots of folks. It’s just such a fun follow. You know, it makes something like flipping just like I was like, man, I think I could do that. And, but just comment scripts on any of those and we’ll get access to those scripts.Rich Birch — And then if you’ll find the link to tim-macleod.com on there as well, which takes you to the course, it’s only a hundred dollars friends. That’s worth your investment. It’ll, it’ll really literally outline. There’s a bunch we could have talked about today and there’s a bunch of details to get into. It will drive into all of those. Literally just take his approach and just do it. Like just, take his scripts, take the what he’s done and apply it. And you’ll for sure be able to find that extra thousand dollars a month or more, you know, down the road. So, yeah, I would love that. and Anywhere else we want to send them. So Instagram, @thefulltimeflipper, anything else about that?Tim MacLeod — Oh, that’s lots. That’s good. And I was feeling pretty pretty silly that I never asked to come on your podcast earlier because a lot of my students are in church ministry in the States. And I think it’s such a sweet side hustle.Tim MacLeod — For me, it was an escape from a job that I didn’t like. But the fact of that most people need supplementary income is pretty across the board and especially in ministry. And a lot of my students have um have had that background and are still in it. And a lot of the time, the people that are in church ministry have an advantage of storage where the church, like they’re like, oh, I got free storage at my church. Pastor said the back room is available. And he said, as long as I just keep a rotation of couches for the student ministry…Rich Birch — Oh, that’s a good call.Tim MacLeod — Yeah, there was a lot of advantage there for church leaders. But yeah, it’s awesome, reliable, supplementary income. And it’s nice to not rely on your ministry for income. Like people aren’t in ministry for the big bucks. They’re there because they that is their purpose. That’s their calling. But the pressure of having to rely on that for income isn’t always the best.Rich Birch — Well, and I do think, um you know, I think folks who are in church ministry, a part of what I why why I think this is great that we’re talking about this is you might underestimate that even like a part of your core, it’s like literally core to your business is like, be kind to people and like be helpful. Tim MacLeod — Yeah.Rich Birch — And, you know, you don’t need to be sleazy. You don’t need to be, ah you know, some sort of like, oh, you’re like a used car salesman of couches. No, that’s not what it is at all. You’re just being kind and helpful and you want to try to close this gap in the market. And and I think there’s a lot of people in ministry who are like, my I could totally do that. I can make that happen for sure. So, Tim, I really appreciate this.Tim MacLeod — It really does feel like stewarding my gifts, you know?Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s great. So again, that is, if you just go to Instagram, @thefulltimeflipper, you should follow them there and then comment scripts for any of those. Appreciate you being on the show today, sir. Thanks so much.Tim MacLeod — Thanks, man.

Jill and Tom open this week's show acknowledging that Vietnamese EV startup VinFast is likely to cease U.S. operations in the very near future. The hosts also note that another EV startup, Bollinger Motors, has called it quits. Tom discusses his time in the Jeep Wrangler, this example powered by the available 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, instead of the popular 3.6-liter V6. Tom prefers the smaller engine. Listen in to hear why. The hosts also discuss an apparent social-media wave of dislike for the Wagoneer S, Jeep's first U.S.-market all-electric model. Tom's review of the Wagoneer S posts shortly. Still in the first segment, Jill discusses the redesigned Kia Seltos small crossover, due out soon as a 2027 model. In the second segment, Jill and Tom welcome Chicago Auto Show Communications Director Jim OBrill to the show. Jim talks about the changing nature of the major auto shows, and what's on tap for this year's Chicago show. In the last segment, Jill and Jim are subjected to Tom's “$25,000?” quiz--which includes a question about Wendy's in Japan. Jim also discusses his show, Drive Chicago, which airs every Saturday morning in Chicago, and can be heard later as a podcast. 

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