Podcasts about Volkswagen

Our experts share their first impressions of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. We break down Volkswagen's latest improvements, explore how the Tiguan stacks up in the crowded compact SUV segment, and explain why its redesign gives it a more refined, “grown-up” feel. Plus, we answer your questions about airbag deployment and recommend the best vehicle for a tall, traveling hockey family. Test results here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers: https://www.cr.org/jointalkingcars?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT SHOW NOTES: 0:00: Intro 0:24: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Overview 2:15: First Impressions 9:28: Volkswagen reliability 12:12: Pricing and competing vehicles 14:51: Question #1: Do airbags deploy if a driver is pressing the horn? 19:51: Question #2: What's the best vehicle for a growing family of six?

Our experts share their first impressions of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. We break down Volkswagen's latest improvements, explore how the Tiguan stacks up in the crowded compact SUV segment, and explain why its redesign gives it a more refined, “grown-up” feel. Plus, we answer your questions about airbag deployment and recommend the best vehicle for a tall, traveling hockey family. Test results here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers: https://www.cr.org/jointalkingcars?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT SHOW NOTES: 0:00: Intro 0:24: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Overview 2:15: First Impressions 9:28: Volkswagen reliability 12:12: Pricing and competing vehicles 14:51: Question #1: Do airbags deploy if a driver is pressing the horn? 19:51: Question #2: What's the best vehicle for a growing family of six?

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1148: Buyers rush to lock in EV tax credits, Toyota builds an app to hack your habits, and Walmart's HR chief taps AI for top talent. Legacy automakers saw a sharp EV registration bump in July as buyers rushed to lock in the $7,500 federal tax credit before it expires at the end of September. However, Tesla, Rivian, and VinFast didn't share in the win.EV registrations jumped 27% for legacy brands like Chevrolet and Honda, far outpacing the overall 6% EV market growth and pushing EV share to 8.9% of the light-vehicle market.Tesla saw a 13% YoY drop in registrations, while Rivian dipped 6% and VinFast slid 17%.Chevrolet more than doubled its EV registrations, while Volkswagen posted a 127% increaseHonda's Prologue EV offered nearly $13,000 per unit in incentives, helping it to a 102% rise, while Audi tripled its numbers thanks to strong Q4 e-tron performance.“The current surge in EV sales is being driven by product innovation, motivated dealers and an urgency ahead of the IRA tax credit phaseout,” said Cox Automotive's Stephanie Valdez Streaty.Toyota is getting creative about plug-in hybrid charging with a new app that uses behavioral science to make sure owners actually… plug in. It's dopamine-driven, gamified brain hacking in the name of better fuel economy.Toyota's ChargeMinder app uses over a dozen behavioral interventions to encourage charging, including personalized reminders and gamified streaks.It boosted U.S. user satisfaction by 16 percentage points and increased off-peak charging in Japan by 59%, though U.S. charging frequency only rose 10%.The app uses vehicle telematics and location data to deliver nudges and educational quizzes that make charging habits stick.Toyota says this low-cost strategy can rival expensive infrastructure or incentive programs in moving consumer behavior.Dr. Laura Libby, Manager, Carbon Neutrality, Human Centered AI, Toyota Research Institute: “Small, targeted interventions can have a large impact on people's decisions and actions.”While most associate AI in hiring with resume screening, Walmart's Chief People Officer Donna Morris is tapping tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity to help identify potential candidates—especially for high-level internal or external leadership roles.Morris uses AI to ask targeted questions when kicking off key searches, saying the results often align closely with candidates already under consideration.Walmart has already piloted an AI Interview Coach and is launching a custom version of OpenAI's Certification Program through Walmart Academy.Morris also uses AI in daily life—from diagnosing her father's skin bruises to finding art replicas and restaurant recs—crediting it with making research faster and more accessible.“Now, the access to information is phenomenal,” she said. “I thinkJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

In this episode we had a chance to sit down with Dimitri and talk about some of his adventures, his business (Retrowheelz_), and more. Check it!

¿Mercedes usando motores BMW? ¡Sacrilegio!, ¡Traición! Pero… ¿y si os dijera que esta "traición" no es la primera vez que la hace Mercedes? ¿Y si os dijera que es una de las prácticas más antiguas en el mundo del motor? Como de costumbre, mi objetivo es sorprenderos. Hoy en Garaje Hermético vamos a descubrir alianzas impensables y coches legendarios o casi cuyo “corazón” es prestado… La noticia ha corrido como la pólvora: Mercedes-Benz podría empezar a usar motores de cuatro cilindros de BMW a partir de 2027. Antes de que los más puristas os se vayáis a las puertas de Stuttgart a manifestaros, ,hay que entender el por qué. Desarrollar un motor desde cero es una de las inversiones más costosas a las que se enfrenta un fabricante. Hablamos de cientos, a veces miles de millones de euros en investigación, desarrollo, pruebas, utillaje para las fábricas y, sobre todo, en superar las cada vez más estrictas normativas anticontaminación. En un mundo que supuestamente va hacia lo eléctrico, invertir una fortuna en un nuevo motor de combustión que tiene fecha de caducidad es una apuesta muy arriesgada. Por eso, las sinergias, las colaboraciones y las alianzas estratégicas están a la orden del día. A veces es por pura supervivencia, otras por acceder a una tecnología que no se posee, y en ocasiones, simplemente, porque otra marca ya ha fabricado el motor perfecto que necesitas. Mercedes-BMW (2027). El rumor que ha desatado este guion apunta a un futuro muy cercano. A partir de 2027, se espera que Mercedes utilice motores de cuatro cilindros de origen BMW. Mercedes-Renault (2012). Esta colaboración es el ejemplo perfecto de la estrategia moderna. Con la llegada de la tercera generación del Clase A (W176), Mercedes necesitaba un motor diésel pequeño y muy eficiente. Mitsubishi Lancer TDi (2007). Si te hablo de Lancer enseguida tu mente se va a los Rallyes… pero Mitsubishi necesitaba un motor diésel de 2 litros para ser competitiva en Europa con su nueva generación del Lancer. Y en lugar de desarrollar uno propio, recurrió al proveedor por excelencia de la época: Volkswagen. Chrysler Sebring-VW (2007). A mediados de los 2000, el mercado europeo demandaba berlinas diésel. Chrysler, que por entonces formaba parte de DaimlerChrysler, no tenía un motor de gasóleo competitivo de 2 litros. La solución fue fácil y directa: comprarle a Volkswagen su archiconocido motor 2.0 TDi de 140 CV. Lotus-Toyota (2004). Lotus es la quintaesencia del chasis perfecto y la ligereza, pero la fiabilidad no siempre fue su fuerte y nunca fabricó motores. Con la llegada del Elise 111R, la marca británica tomó una de sus mejores decisiones: usar el motor 2ZZ-GE de Toyota. Lamborghini Gallardo-Audi (2003). Un Audi R8 vestido de gala. Aquí entramos en sinergias de grupo, pero no deja de ser chocante para los más puristas. Koenigsegg CC8S-Ford (2002). La exclusiva marca sueca recurrió a un V8 muy "plebeyo" de Ford. Mercedes Vito VR6 (1996). Esta es una de esas colaboraciones que rompen todos los esquemas. A mediados de los 90, Mercedes necesitaba un motor de gasolina potente y refinado para el tope de gama de su nueva furgoneta, la Vito 280 de la serie W638. Aston Martin DB7 “by Jaguar” (1994). El Aston Martin DB7 salvó a la marca de la quiebra en los 90. Era precioso, elegante... y un puzle de piezas de otras marcas. Su plataforma derivaba del Jaguar XJS y su motor de seis cilindros en línea era una evolución de un bloque de Jaguar, convenientemente sobrealimentado por un compresor. McLaren-BMW F1 (1992). Para muchos, el mejor superdeportivo de todos los tiempos. Pero Gordon Murray no tenía motor. Llamó a la puerta de Honda y no le “abrieron”. ¿La solución? Acudió a BMW M y el resultado fue el legendario S70/2, un V12 de 6.1 litros y 627 CV que es una obra de arte de la ingeniería. Mercedes 500 E "Made by Porsche" (1990). E incluido este coche para mostraros que los chicos de Mercedes son muy “promiscuos”. A principios de los 90, Mercedes quería competir con el BMW M5. Tenían el motor V8 perfecto, pero no cabía en la línea de montaje de su berlina, el W124. ¿A quién le pides ayuda cuando tienes un problema de ingeniería en Stuttgart? ¡Pues a tu vecino, Porsche!

There is never a such thing as owning too many Volkswagens... ...or so they say. Is that really true? === The Carmudgeon Show Sponsor, Vredestein Tires: https://www.vredestein.com/ === Bidding farewell to his Honda Beat to make room for another topless driver, Jason's newly acquired 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio finally makes it home after much anticipation - but not without the drama that comes with a 1000 mile roadtrip home in a 29 year old Volkswagen arising from a low-mileage slumber. Fear not - the Mk3 Cabrio doesn't replace the Mk1 Cabriolet, rather, it will supplement the Cabriolet and the Scirocco with a few extra creature comforts and soon-to-be VR6 power. Jason's journey begins in Washington, where he picked up the Cabrio just freshly serviced at Griot's Garage for some pre-roadtrip services. The first stop at Techtonics Tuning in Sheridan, Oregon reveals the opportunity to get the Cabrio on the dyno and see just how few horses remain in the original 2.0L ABA engine. A worth bonus - the entertainment value of watching various Volkswagen burnouts and engine explosions amongst a live audience. Jason & company are not without misadventures - including but not limited to several roadside tire repairs (thanks, Granada Tires) and a crank(y)shaft position sensor that threatens to leave them stranded on more than one occasion. But it's the friends you make along the way that make it worth it - most noteworthy, a random mid-route encounter with Tom Hale who drove his Maserati 4200 GT all the way from Connecticut. All that and more, on this episode of The Carmudgeon Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Design Empathy and Contextual Awareness: Frames of Reference for the 21st Century Creative by Wayne K. Li https://www.amazon.com/Design-Empathy-Contextual-Awareness-Reference/dp/1529438217 https://id.gatech.edu/people/wayne-li One of the biggest challenges facing designers across all fields is not simply in the design of the product or service itself, but rather how to arrive at a design solution that resonates with a target audience, that will have a higher than likely chance at market adoption, and that will avoid negatively impacting society or the environment. What are the skills that can be employed by a student or young professional creative early on that enable them to identify the issues at work and address them? By understanding design from human-centered perspectives - both from the customer's and the producer's point of view - innovative, resonant designs are possible. Design Empathy and Contextual Awareness demystifies the "fuzzy" front end of the design process, where research methods mix with business trends and marketing. The accessible, authoritative text presents design as neither merely a "trade" skill nor an exercise in personal creative vision, but rather the application of multiple mindsets and practices, built around a process of alternating points of view (or "frames"). As well as covering theory and process, this visually engaging book also provides real-life business examples and applicable templates to help designers hone their empathy and contextual awareness in order to more directly and efficiently achieve successful design outcomes. Chapters cover: Laying a foundation: design as a whole-brain activity Design behaviors: design as a whole-life activity Empathy: cognitive and emotional empathy, and compassionate concern Contextual awareness: cultivating your designer's sixth senseAbout the author Wayne K. Li is the James L. Oliver Professor, holding a joint position between the Colleges of Design and Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. He leads joint teaching initiatives and advances interdisciplinary collaboration between mechanical engineering and industrial design through classes and the Innovation and Design Collaborative, also known as the "Design Bloc," while also serving as a principal design consultant at Wayne Li Design. Li's research areas include ethnographic research, multidisciplinary education, and human-machine interaction in transportation design. His career spans industry and academia. Li has led innovation and market expansion for Pottery Barn seasonal home products, taught in Stanford University's design program, led interface development at Volkswagen of America's Electronics Research Laboratory, and developed corporate brand and vehicle differentiation strategies at Ford Motor Company. He has also worked as a product designer at IDEO Product Development. Li holds a Master of Science in Engineering from Stanford University, and undergraduate degrees in Fine Arts (Design) and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.

Derek Moore, Shane Skinner, and Mike Snyder team up to discuss whether a Fed rate cut matters as much as people seem to think, especially given that most people have mortgages locked in lower. Plus, reviewing the revised lower employment numbers and whether the economy is truly slowing. ORCL moved 40% higher at one point in a single day, but what other large companies have moved that much? Later, based on U-Mich surveys, inflation expectations are dropping while Gold reaches a new all-time high even on an inflation adjusted basis. All this and more this week.   ORCL single day move vs Volkswagen in 2008 University of Michigan inflation expectations survey Employment revisions Gold price vs Gold Mining Stocks Fed rate cuts are coming but what does it mean for housing? Bond PE ratios Market expectations for Fed Funds dip below 3% by end of 2026 Distribution of outstanding 30-year conventional mortgage borrower interest rates       Mentioned in this Episode   Derek Moore's book Broken Pie Chart https://amzn.to/3S8ADNT   Jay Pestrichelli's book Buy and Hedge https://amzn.to/3jQYgMt   Derek's book on public speaking Effortless Public Speaking https://amzn.to/3hL1Mag   Contact Derek derek.moore@zegainvestments.com            

Múnich se convierte una vez al año en el epicentro de la automoción europea. Cierto que los salones ya no son lo que eran, pero este se ha convertido en un verdadero termómetro de la situación actual de la industria, especialmente de la europea. ¿Está Europa preparada para la avalancha eléctrica? ¿Puede hacer frente a la ofensiva que llega desde China? ¿Hay vida más allá del formato SUV? Os voy a contar lo que para mí ha sido lo peor, y también lo mejor, de Múnich 2025. La que de verdad ha marcado el pulso del salón, ha sido la masiva y poderosísima presencia de las marcas chinas. Ya no vienen a ver qué pasa: Vienen a conquistar a conquistar este mercado. Y llegan con productos de una calidad percibida altísima… luego veremos si real, con tecnología puntera y, sobre todo, con una agresividad comercial que asusta. Antes de entrar al detalle, hay que destacar algunas claves de Múnich 2025: Una: Que Europa acelera su paso hacia lo eléctrico. Dos: La realidad de una nueva competencia global que amenaza con cambiar las reglas del juego. Tres: Se ha recuperado en cierta manera la brillantez de antaño, pero… Cuatro: Se nota una sensación de ansiedad latente en los pasillos... la sensación no de que las cosas van a cambiar, sino de que ya están cambiando… y mucho no van a poder seguir el paso a ese cambio. LO PEOR DE MÚNICH 2025. En este apartado más que en coches, me voy a centra en tendencias. Porque en Múnich también hemos visto tendencias preocupantes, ausencias sonadas y algunas propuestas que nos han dejado, como mínimo, fríos. 1. La falta de noticias sobre combustión avanzada. El abandono casi total en la comunicación y en la innovación visible de estas tecnologías en el salón me parece preocupante. 2. La tiranía del SUV eléctrico. ¿Es lo que demanda el mercado? ¿O es lo que quieren vender las marcas? Sea cual sea la respuesta, lo cierto es que la falta de variedad empieza a ser alarmante. 3. La creciente brecha de precios. El salón ha confirmado que la tecnología eléctrica avanza a pasos agigantados, pero también que los precios no bajan al ritmo necesario. 4. La ausencia del Grupo Stellantis. Ausencia de un despliegue contundente por parte de Stellantis ha sido muy notoria. 5. Concept Cars poco arriesgados. Muchos de ellos eran simples modelos de pre-producción con llantas grandes, espejos pequeños, sin tiradores en las puertas y poco más. LO MEJOR DE MÚNICH 2025. He seleccionado propuestas que me han hecho creer que, a pesar de la incertidumbre, a pesar de los cambios, a pesar de los eléctricos y a pesar de la moda SUV, el futuro del automóvil puede ser emocionante. 1. Audi Concept C. Audi ha traído un concept que prefigura un futuro deportivo biplaza descapotable, un sucesor espiritual y de momento, solo eléctrico para los TT y R8. 2. Avatr VISION XPECTRA Concept. Seguimos soñado y este concept car que nos hace soñar. 3. BMW iX3 "Neue Klasse". BMW, en su casa, ha querido dar un puñetazo sobre la mesa con el iX3, el primer vehículo de su nueva arquitectura "Neue Klasse". 4. BYD Seal 6 DM-i Una de las grandes sorpresas del salón y un movimiento inteligentísimo de BYD. Mientras los europeos lo apuestan todo al eléctrico puro, presentan una berlina media con tecnología híbrida enchufable DM-i. 5. Cupra Raval. Aunque se ha mostrado camuflado, su silueta y los detalles que se aprecian confirman que será la versión más agresiva y enfocada al disfrute de la conducción. 6. Mercedes-Benz GLC Eléctrico. Si BMW ha querido mostrar su futuro, Mercedes ha enseñado un presente espectacular. 7. Polestar 5. Una marca de éxito del grupo Geely, propietario también de Volvo. Hemos podido ver su versión casi definitiva y es, simplemente, espectacular. 8. Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric. Tras el éxito de su R5 E-Tech, Renault quiere seguir demostrando que sabe hacer coches eléctricos para el gran público. 9. Skoda Epiq. Siguiendo la estela de sus primos del Grupo Volkswagen, el Skoda Epiq es la demostración del "Simply Clever" llevado a la era eléctrica. 10. Volkswagen ID. Polo. Volkswagen ha dado en el clavo mostrando las versiones de pre-producción de su futuro utilitario eléctrico y, sobre todo, recuperando denominaciones clásicas… Conclusión. En realidad, conclusiones. Una, todas las marcas parecen por fin esforzarse en hacer coches eléctricos con más personalidad y capacidad de seducción. Dos, las marcas chinas vienen para quedarse. Tres, casi todas arrinconan a los motores térmicos. Cuatro, sigue sin haber una categoría de coches eléctricos verdaderamente asequibles.

"Cactus Connections"--an off-shoot of Turn Left at the Cactus-- is a lively podcast providing an overview of upcoming events in San Felipe, Baja, Mexico for the fall of 2025. Hosted by Cal and Wigs, the show humorously attempts to detail a packed calendar, including Cow Patty Richard's 86th birthday party, a beer and food pairing by GastroLabs and San Felipe Brewing Company, the Mustangs on the Beach car show, and the 14th annual Paella Festival. Listeners can also anticipate the Pete's Camp Poker Run, the Norra 500 off-road race, a Volkswagen car show,the Blues and Arts Festival, and the Wags and Witches Halloween party. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to an interview with Cara Curfew, organizer of the "Summer Survivor Duck Hunt", a community-building game benefiting local restaurants, culminating in a party at Pete's Camp. The hosts conclude by talking about the annual Shrimp Festival and the San Felipe Song Writers by the Sea Festival, alongside a rumor of a new local brewery, all while welcoming back "snowbirds" for the season.#TurnLeftAtTheCactus#CactusConnection#SanFelipeBaja#SanFelipeEvents#BajaLife#SanFelipeCommunity#BajaCaliforniaMexico#ThingsToDoSanFelipe#SanFelipePodcast#BajaBound

In this week's episode of America on the Road, host Jack Nerad takes a close look at the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited and walks away thoroughly impressed. This top-tier Elantra hybrid doesn't try to reinvent the compact sedan, but it delivers a balanced blend of premium features, smooth handling, and outstanding efficiency. With a 50 MPG combined rating, dual 10.25-inch digital screens, ventilated front seats, and Hyundai's full suite of advanced safety tech, all for just over $30,000, the stunning hybrid punches well above its class. The dual-clutch transmission offers a more engaging drive than typical hybrids, and the sharp styling gives it a confident, upscale look. It begs the question: Is this the best-value hybrid sedan you can buy? Also in this episode, co-host Chris Teague takes the 2026 Nissan Rogue Platinum out for a week-long spin to see what the top-trim version of the popular compact SUV brings to the asphalt. The answer is: quite a lot. From quilted leather seats and a panoramic moonroof to an intuitive Google-powered infotainment system and advanced ProPILOT Assist 2.1 semi-autonomous tech, this SUV makes a case for itself as a true luxury-lite option. Its overachieving 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder puts out 201 horsepower, while delivering laudable fuel economy. Comfort and convenience are clearly the priorities, with wireless smartphone integration, a premium Bose sound system, and clever cargo solutions among its bag of tricks. But is the Rogue Platinum a high-end bargain or just an over-equipped, over-priced niche vehicle? We'll share our thoughts. This week's special guest is car-builder, DIY expert, and Quaker State influencer Anatalia Villaranda. Known for her energetic presence and hands-on knowledge, Villaranda talks about how she got into cars, her favorite builds, and what it takes to grow a garage-based brand in today's automotive landscape. Whether you're into turning wrenches or just watching builds online, her passion and insights bring a fresh voice to the enthusiast community. Auto News This Week In the news, Tesla's EV market share is slipping, dropping to just 38% in August, its lowest since 2017. With rivals like Hyundai, Toyota, and Volkswagen gaining ground in the EV space through aggressive pricing and fresher lineups, Tesla's once-untouchable lead looks anything but secure. It's a wake-up call for a company that's been slow to refresh its core models while its CEO's attention has drifted elsewhere. Things aren't especially rosy at Ford either. The giant automaker is recalling over 1.5 million vehicles due to defective rear-view cameras that can display blank or distorted images. Affected models span from Mustangs to F-Series trucks, and some units even had cameras supplied by Magna that are now part of a separate, broader recall. It's the latest in a long string of issues that have made Ford the recall leader this year. Mercedes-Benz has completed an historic 749-mile drive from Germany to Sweden using solid-state battery tech. Using lithium-metal cells developed with Factorial Energy, the test highlights how this next-gen battery format could radically improve EV range, performance, and durability. The brand says it aims to bring this breakthrough to production by decade's end. Lexus has unveiled the 2026 IS 350, giving its compact sports sedan a sharper new design, more tech, and upgraded materials. With F Sport trims, forged bamboo accents, and an available 17-speaker Mark Levinson sound system, Lexus is hoping to keep performance-sedan lovers from switching brands. A 311-horsepower V6 and retuned suspension aim to keep things fun behind the wheel. But where's the V8, Chris and Jack ask. In additional Lexus news, Toyota will consolidate Lexus production in Indiana, shifting ES sedan production out of Kentucky in response to tariffs and changing market demands. Some high-end models will return to Japanese factories,

In this episode of Kilowatt, Bodie dives into a whirlwind of EV news, touching on updates from Volkswagen, Lucid, and BMW. Volkswagen is reintroducing physical controls in the 2026 ID.4 and phasing out its confusing ID-number naming system in favor of classic car names. Lucid makes waves with European orders for the Gravity SUV and announces plans for a more affordable $50,000 EV SUV based on its rugged Gravity X concept. Meanwhile, BMW unveils the stunning iX3, built on a clean-sheet EV platform, sporting a panoramic interior screen and next-gen controls. Bodie also reflects on his time constraints, upcoming interviews, and a whirlwind San Diego trip—all while remaining committed to delivering high-quality content to listeners.Support the Show:www.supportkilowatt.comOther Podcasts:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastShuffle Playlist918Digital WebsiteNews Links:VW Admits Defeat: New ID.4 Will Have Physical Controls and 'Completely Different' DesignVolkswagen Has A New Plan For EV Names. Here's What Comes NextLucid Gravity Grand Touring Orders Open In EuropeLucid Gravity Buyers Still Get $7,500 After September 30Lucid Confirms New $50,000 EV, and We Know What It Looks LikeBMW iX3Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NIO stock dropped 9% today after announcing a $1 billion share offering at an 11% discount - but is this the price of the phoenix's rise or a warning sign? Despite the dilution pain, NIO is still up 16.5% this month and 25.71% YTD.In this episode, we dive deep into why NIO needed this capital raise, how it connects to their strategic transformation we covered yesterday, and what this means for long-term investors. We'll also explore how this fits into the broader EV industry's "last mile" funding phase, with companies like Volkswagen investing €1 billion in AI development.

Ever feel like you're raising a child with a Maserati engine in a Volkswagen frame?   Adrienne shares her own rebellious childhood and the lessons she has learned as a Jewish mother raising strong-willed children. Discover Torah-based parenting wisdom from Jewish thinkers on how to guide without controlling and love without losing yourself.   The Rise & Shine Podcast Series is made possible by the generous support of Bonnie Vozar of Chicago, Illinois. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org

We sat down with Deshaun, Stephen, and Greg from Autokrieg and talked about their recent resurgance, dubngrub, and more. Check it!

What do a sky-blue hippie bus, two nosy old ladies, and a colossal corporate mistake have in common? Join me as I unpack Volkswagen's epic misfire relaunching the iconic VW bus — and the lesson every business needs to hear before launching anything. Because when you forget who you're building for, you don't just lose sales… You lose the soul of the brand. GET MORE MARKETING & SALES TOOLS:Are you interested in becoming the published author of a powerful book to help you attract more ideal clients and set you apart from the competition? Imagine holding your own book in your hands as quickly as 3-6 weeks without you ever having to write a word. We do all the work, you get all the glory! Find out how we Capture Your Genius at our sister publishing house Lunch Break Books - powerful books for entrepreneurs with big growth goals.Are you subscribed to Marketing Gold? Get more marketing tools, tips and strategies delivered to your inbox most Mondays. Sign up here.Is your business doing $2M+ and you're ready to take it to the next level? We'll show you how. Get your free marketing roadmap by taking the Client Stampede Assessment. It's fast, free (Value $197) and your 20+ page report is emailed to you instantly.Enjoying the podcast? You'll love the audio book. Get The Client Stampede audio book on Amazon.

When a corporate scandal explodes, like Volkswagen's Dieselgate or BP's oil spill, companies scramble to save their reputations. Often, they turn to nonprofits, funding environmental or social causes to show they're part of the solution. But are these partnerships real, or just spin? Strategy professor Aline Gatignon suggests answers. Her new study uncovers how crises change the way corporations and nonprofits work together - and how nonprofits sometimes resist being used as PR cover. Her research is a story about power, legitimacy, and the resilience of civil society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Dave Abelow's love affair with Volkswagen Beetles began in middle school when a friend's family rolled into Connecticut from California in a stunning black oval-window Bug with red interior. What started as teenage infatuation evolved into a seven-Beetle odyssey spanning five decades, including the remarkable transformation of his WWII veteran father from VW skeptic to devoted owner during the 1973 oil embargo.As co-founder of Connecticut's Small Car Company club (named after the legendary VW dealership), Dave has spent 11 years building a community that's "more about friendship and camaraderie" than Robert's Rules of Order. His current ride? A fire-breathing 1972 Super Beetle pushing 200 horsepower – proof that these humble cars can pack serious surprises.Listen to Dave's favorite episode with fellow Connecticut air-cooled car enthusiast and past guest, Guinevere Freccia - https://buzzsprout.com/admin/2316026/episodes/16886205-air-cooled-and-carefree-guinevere-s-vw-beetle-tales-and-family-restoration-traditionsBeyond the garage, Dave's "Mentors and Motors" program bridges the gap between talented technical students and restoration shops desperate for skilled workers. He shares the story of spotting raw talent in a young tech student who could both wrench and sketch an Audi TT from memory – now working at a premier restoration shop.From driving his father's '73 Beetle as their wedding getaway car to displaying a vintage Small Car Company deck lid as wall art in his office, Dave demonstrates how air-cooled Volkswagens aren't just transportation – they're threads that weave families, friendships, and futures together. His philosophy? It's about "people as much as it is about the cars." *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Holger Zschäpitz über einen KI-Deal für Microsoft, den Echostar-Space-X-Trick und einen Kurssprung um 3000 Prozent. Außerdem geht es um Microsoft, Robinhood, Applovin, Emcore, Quantumscape, Volkswagen, Echostar, T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, Tesla, Eightco Holdings, BitMine Immersion, Nebius, CoreWeave, MicroStrategy, Deutz, Airbus, Dan Ives Wedbush AI Revolution ETF (WKN: A41ALU), Google, Meta, Bytedance, Newmont, Barrick Gold, Agnico Eagle Mines, Wheaton Precious Metals, Skeena Gold + Silver, Franco-Nevada, Alamos, Harmony Gold, Evolution Mining, Amundi NYSE Arca Bugs (WKN: ETF191), VanEck Gold Miners (WKN: A12CCL) und VanEck Junior Gold Miners (WKN: A12CCM). Die Tickets zum Finance Summit am 17. September bekommt ihr 40 Euro günstiger – aber nur mit dem exklusiven Code AAA2025, der ihr unter dem folgenden Link eingeben müsst: https://veranstaltung.businessinsider.de/BN5aLV Außerdem könnt ihr unter diesem Link euer Depot hochladen – und mit etwas Glück wird kein Geringerer als Christian W. Röhl euer Depot beim Summit checken und optimieren. https://form.jotform.com/Product_Unit/formular-finance-summit-depot-check Wir freuen uns über Feedback an aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Het gaat nu wel heel snel. De vorige verkoopronde is nog maar nauwelijks afgerond, en het is alweer tijd om het belang verder af te bouwen. De Nederlandse staat heeft nu nog 30,5 procent van de aandelen ABN Amro in handen, maar wil dat de komende dagen gaan verlagen naar 20 procent. De overheid maakt daarmee wel gebruik van de stevig opgelopen beurskoers van de bank. Maar ondertussen zitten er nog altijd Europese banken om zich heen te kijken voor mogelijke overnamekandidaten. Valt ABN dan straks toch ten prooi aan een concurrent? Dat vertellen we je deze aflevering. Dan hebben we ook nog even de zomer in de bol. In Londen werd namelijk de eigen verwachting gepresenteerd van mogelijk de grootste beursgang op het Damrak dit jaar. Via de afsplitsing van de ijsjestak van Unilever verwelkomen we half november de Magnum Ice Cream Company. En beleggers worden alvast warm gemaakt met de belofte van dividend. Smelten ze daarbij weg van vreugde? Of wordt die beursgang een ijskoude douche voor Unilever? In Amerika is er trouwens een Nederlands bedrijf dat de show steelt. Dat krijgt de onvoorwaardelijke liefde van beleggers na een miljardendeal. En midden in de aflevering krijgen we te horen wie de gelukkigen zijn. Vijf bedrijven uit de Midkap krijgen een promotie naar de AEX met de uitbreiding daarvan. Dus we nemen alvast heel kort door wie van de vijf de beste toevoeging is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is traditional marketing facing an uphill swim? How much money have you lost in marketing that doesn’t work? Join Michelle Martin as she dives into Swimming Downstream by Judd Labarthe, a strategist who’s guided brands like Volkswagen, Mastercard, Nestlé, and Leica. Discover why he believes marketing is “broken,” driven by myth, opinion, and herd mentality - and how businesses can stop wasting money on tactics that don’t drive growth. Explore the evidence-based principles of winning new customers, building brand fame, and measuring true success. Judd also shares why CEOs - not just CMOs - must be part of the marketing conversation, and how AI could help or hurt the industry’s future. Hosted by Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imogen sits down with RJ Scaringe, founder and CEO of Rivian, for an in-depth conversation about the company's journey so far. From its ambitious beginnings to becoming a major player in the EV space. RJ shares Rivian's founding story, the realities of manufacturing in the US under today's complex political and economic climate, and how the company is navigating ongoing supply chain challenges. They also explore Rivian's strategy in the face of growing competition from Chinese EV makers, the highly anticipated R2, and what the recent partnership with Volkswagen means for the company's future.   00:00 Who is Rivian? 03:00 Rivian EV Lineup  05:00 Rivian Design  06:00 The Origin of Rivian 10:00 EV Sales & Rivian Success  12:00 Mission 14:30 Challenges  19:30 Supply Chain 29:00  Do EV Makers Talk to Each Other? 31:30 VW Partnership & Relationship 40:00 Retrofitting Thoughts  42:15 Chinese EV Makers  49:45 Manufacturing   51:30 Jeff Bezos  52:30 Porsche  53:00 RJ Scaringe 56:30 RJ Scaringe One Wish! @fullychargedshow   @EverythingElectricShow   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric VANCOUVER - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric FARNBOROUGH - Farnborough International - 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric MELBOURNE - Melbourne Showgrounds 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025 #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk #electricvehicles #evs #renewableenergy

Jill and Tom open the show by sharing information about a Chicago event, Electrify Chicago, coming to the area September 12-13. Next, Tom shares some news about Chinese new-car door handles, and how some of them will soon be illegal. The hosts also discussed the relationship between the Toyota Highlander and Grand Highlander. With the “Grand” gaining popularity, the Japanese maker is tweaking the standard Highlander's trim-level lineup—making it more expensive for 2026. Listen in for more details. Likewise, Tesla is raising prices on its slow selling Cybertruck pickup truck, specifically the top-trim Cyberbeast. The EV maker is raising the Cyberbeast base price by $15,000, but making a number of options and features standard. Jill and Tom discuss Telsa's motives for adjusting Cybertruck prices. Still in the first segment, Jill reviews the compact Volkswagen Tiguan crossover. Listen in to get Jill's take on the top-trim SEL R-Line. In the second segment, the hosts welcome Toyota production engineers Samantha Barber and Becky Brophy to the show. Both guests are veterans of the Rebelle Rally, and share how Toyota learns from motorsports, and how returning to the event each year contributes to product development. In the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tom's “Spelling!” quiz. Listen in to see if Jill can spell BISCAYNE, as well as four other tricky model names. 

- Hyundai Battery Plant Raided by ICE - Tesla's U.S. EV Market Share at Lowest Level Since 2017 - Uber and Momenta to Test Robotaxis In Germany - Dongfeng Adopts Gigacastings - CATL Launches New Sodium-Ion EV Battery - VW, Skoda and Cupra Reveal New Small EVs - Mercedes Unveils New GLC - Avatr Shows Off Wild Sedan Concept - Porsche Develops New Hybrid for the 911

- Hyundai Battery Plant Raided by ICE - Tesla's U.S. EV Market Share at Lowest Level Since 2017 - Uber and Momenta to Test Robotaxis In Germany - Dongfeng Adopts Gigacastings - CATL Launches New Sodium-Ion EV Battery - VW, Skoda and Cupra Reveal New Small EVs - Mercedes Unveils New GLC - Avatr Shows Off Wild Sedan Concept - Porsche Develops New Hybrid for the 911

Je kent Project Beethoven nog wel. Het Rijk en de regio staken vorig jaar samen 2.5 miljard in onderwijs en infrastructuur om chiptrots ASML in Nederland te houden. ASML klaagde namelijk over het Nederlandse vestigingsklimaat en dreigde met vertrek naar Frankrijk, dat met industriepolitiek grote bedrijven wilde lokken. Maar waar het hart vol van zit, loopt de portefeuille van over. ASML kan niet stoppen met zijn Franse flirt. Het steekt even 1.3 miljard euro in het Franse AI-bedrijf Mistral. Wat betekent dat voor beide bedrijven? Wat krijgt ASML ervoor terug? En: is Mistral eigenlijk wel een partner van formaat? Verder herinnert u zich ook nog wel de Europese schuldencrisis. "Whatever it takes", zei ECB-baas Mario Draghi toen Griekenland, Italië, Spanje en andere Zuid-Europese landen hun broek amper nog op konden houden en de Euro uit elkaar dreigde te spatten. Dat is nu wel anders. De zuiderlingen lopen de Duitsers lachend voorbij op de beurs. Toch moet je tussen al die omhoog geschoten banken goed opletten wat je koopt. Tot slot bespreken we een stortvloed aan beursgangen in de VS. De dealmakers op Wall Street zitten te watertanden: ein-de-lijk weer dikke fees verdienen aan IPO's van datacenters, cybersecurity en... concertkaartjes? We vragen gast Jean-Paul van Oudheusden van eToro en Markets are Everywhere of hij er nog wat moois tussen ziet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Volkswagen is developing in-house battery technology through its subsidiary PowerCo, constructing cell factories in Germany, Spain, and Canada to secure supply chains for electric vehicles. The company is introducing a unified cell format for use in most of its electric vehicles by 2030 to streamline production and reduce costs. Volkswagen is partnering with QuantumScape to advance solid-state battery technology, achieving test results of 95 percent capacity retention after 1,000 charging cycles. The company is expanding its charging infrastructure to 850,000 points in Europe and developing comprehensive charging ecosystems, including home and public solutions, as well as bidirectional charging and vehicle-to-grid integration. Volkswagen's subsidiary Elli is building stationary energy storage systems to support energy supply and demand.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volkswagen kommer endelig med gode navn. Det er en ny Polo på vei, og mye annet snadder fra VW-konsernet. Porsche viser nye 992.2 911 Turbo S med en helt vill motorisering. David og Håkon har prisen og spesifikasjonene, men det skal vies mye tid til å snakke om helt nye Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ og BMW iX3 som blir heftige konkurrenter til Audi Q6 e-tron og Porsche Macan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nachdem wir in der gestrigen Folge die Pferdedroschke verabschiedet haben, blicken wir heute mit dem Pinneberger Tageblatt vom 7. September 1925 in die damalige Zukunft des Automobils. Und dieser Blick orientierte sich an den Ford-Werken in den USA und führte zu der Frage, ob es denn auch bald ein „Volksfahrzeug“ in Deutschland geben würde. Der Autor ist darum bemüht, die aufgeregte Debatte zu beruhigen, und zeigt nüchtern die Gründe dafür auf, dass ein wirklich billiges Automobil zunächst nicht zu erwarten sei. Vermutlich schreibt hier der im Jahre 1925 79-jährige legendäre Automobil- und Motorenkonstrukteur August Wilhelm Maybach selbst. Hundertprozentig sicher können wir uns aber nicht sein. Der Artikel ist mit Dr. E. W. Maybach gezeichnet. Dabei würde der Doktortitel passen, da der Ingenieur 1916 eine Ehrendoktorwürde erhalten hatte, nur das „E.“ für den ersten Vornamen irritiert. Wie dem auch sei: Rosa Leu kontert für uns die Hoffnungen auf einen günstigen Wagen für alle.

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Lea Oetjen und Philipp Vetter über Broadcom, Analysten-Aufwind für Heidelberg Materials und JPMorgans Deutschland-Angriff. Außerdem geht es um Siemens Energy, RWE, Commerzbank, ProSiebenSat.1, RTL, Micron Technology, Amazon, Opendoor Technologies, Alphabet, JPMorgan, BMW, E.on, EnBW, GE Vernova, Bitcoin, Solana, Ethereum, Teamviewer, Cancom, Salzgitter, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, TUI, Aurubis, Puma, Novo Nordisk, Vonovia, Krones, Bell Food Group, Bucher Industries, Haier Smart Home, Baidu, iShares MSCI World Energy Sector (WKN: A2PHCF), Amundi Stoxx 600 Energy ESG ETF (WKN: LYX02P). Die Tickets zum Finance Summit am 17. September bekommt ihr 40 Euro günstiger – aber nur mit dem exklusiven Code AAA2025, der ihr unter dem folgenden Link eingeben müsst: https://veranstaltung.businessinsider.de/BN5aLV Außerdem könnt ihr unter diesem Link euer Depot hochladen – und mit etwas Glück wird kein Geringerer als Christian W. Röhl euer Depot beim Summit checken und optimieren. https://form.jotform.com/Product_Unit/formular-finance-summit-depot-check Wir freuen uns über Feedback an aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Von Michael Nikbakhsh. In dieser Folge geht es ein weiteres Mal um den Dieselskandal. Nach der Journalistin Lydia Ninz ist nun der Linzer Rechtsanwalt Michael Poduschka zu Gast im Studio. Poduschkas Kanzlei machte in diesem Fall sehr spezielle Erfahrungen - auch und gerade mit dem VW-Konzern. Der Anwalt berichtet, wie zäh es für geschädigte Konsumentinnen und Konsumenten war, zu ihrem Recht zu kommen. // Die Dunkelkammer ist ein Stück Pressefreiheit.  Unabhängigen Journalismus kannst Du mit einer Mitgliedschaft via Steady unterstützen https://steady.page/de/die-dunkelkammer/about Vielen Dank! Michael Nikbakhsh im Namen des Dunkelkammer-Teams 

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Shoot us a Text.Episode #1137: VinFast leans into a dealer-driven strategy while VW puts the brakes on ID.4 production despite rock-bottom lease pricing. Meanwhile, Porsche unveils a slick wireless charger for its next-gen Cayenne EV.Show Notes with links:Despite reporting a larger Q2 loss, Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is still betting on a traditional dealership model to accelerate growth and cut costs. The shift marks a major pivot from its direct-to-consumer roots.Q2 net loss hit $812M, up 15% from Q1, as VinFast ramps global marketing and R&D.Revenue rose 91.6% YoY to $663M, with vehicle deliveries jumping 172% to 35,837 units.Founder Pham Nhat Vuong pledged $1.5B to support expansion and R&D as the company moves away from company-owned showrooms to a lighter, franchised dealership model.“We stick to our goal this year and are flexible with our market approach amid (the) changing global situation,” said Chairperson Thuy Le.Despite offering the most affordable EV lease in the U.S., Volkswagen is pausing ID.4 production in Chattanooga as consumer demand continues to drop.Production will stop in late October, affecting 160 workers who will be furloughed with 80% pay and full benefits.ID.4 sales dropped 65% in Q2, down to 1,992 units, compared to 5,665 in the same quarter last year.Loss of federal EV tax credit and increased competition from Hyundai and GM have hurt demand.Volkswagen has dropped lease pricing to $129/month, but discounts haven't reversed the trend.A company spokesperson called the pause a “market-driven decision” with no set restart date.Forget cables—Porsche's new wireless charging pad for the upcoming Cayenne EV brings smartphone-style convenience to your driveway, with high-tech safety features and surprisingly strong performance.The 11-kW wireless charger pad delivers overnight charging speeds, matching typical Level 2 plug-in options.The system activates automatically when a compatible vehicle parks over the pad, eliminating the need to plug in.Pad is air-cooled; vehicle-mounted plate is liquid-cooled and must be pre-wired at the factory.Built-in radar pauses charging if it detects pets or metal objects, adding a layer of safety to home charging.U.S. pricing is still pending, but the full system—including vehicle integration—is expected to cost around $9,500 based on European estimates.0:00 Intro with Kyle Mountsier and Michael Cirillo0:52 The ebbs and flows of mainstream news1:54 Announcements2:54 Vinfast Announces $812M Q2 Loss5:46 VW To Pause US ID.4 Production9:12 Porsche To Offer Wireless ChargingJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Hablando del mundo del motor… ¡ya sabéis lo que me gustan las rarezas! Y, por supuesto… ¡ya sabéis lo que me gustan los motores! Hemos hecho ya algunos videos de motores raros peeeero… ya os lo avisamos, ¡hay más! La diferencia de este con otros videos es que estos son motores han sido usados en coches de producción. En algunos casos estos motores y modelos han quedado relegados al olvido, en otros no. Así que prepárate para un viaje a través de "10 Motores Inusuales que, probablemente desconoces". 10. Seis en Línea… ¡transversal! Aunque no te lo parezca, comenzamos fuerte: ¿Raro un seis cilindros en línea? Pues no es nada raro… salvo pretendas colocarlo transversal en un coche con tracción delantera. Porque estos motores, largos y estrechos son ideales para una instalación longitudinal. 9. Motor V4. Uno de los pioneros y más destacados defensores de esta configuración fue Lancia que lo usó desde los años 20 hasta los 70. Hemos hablado otras veces de este motor, porque me encanta. El ángulo exacto de las bancadas es en 12º 53' 28". Con este motor el Fulvia, alcanzó la gloria en el Campeonato del Mundo de Rallyes. 8. ¡Motor de helicóptero! Si hablamos de motores raros, no podemos dejar de mencionar al Tucker 48 Torpedo. Este coche, concebido por el visionario Preston Tucker, era una obra de ingeniería radical y futurista para su época. Y en lugar de un motor tradicional, Tucker optó por un motor Franklin O-335, un motor de seis cilindros opuestos diseñado originalmente para ser utilizado en helicópteros. 7. En V Estrecha. VW quiso hacer un motor con las ventajas de un motor en V y un motor en línea. La solución no sé si fue brillante o retorcida: el motor de V estrecha, más conocido como VR6. La "V" indica la configuración en V, y la "R" proviene del término alemán "Reihenmotor", que significa motor en línea. 6. El Ocho en Línea. En los EE.UU. de Norteamérica y durante los años 20 y 30, el ocho en línea era el símbolo del lujo, la suavidad y el prestigio. Marcas como Duesenberg, Packard y en Europa Bugatti construyeron modelos con estos motores. 5. Motor W8 Tras el éxito del VR6, Volkswagen dio un paso más allá y en lugar de desarrollar un V8 convencional, y el resultado fue un motor de ocho cilindros notablemente compacto, más corto que un V8 tradicional y solo un poco más ancho que un V6. Esto le permitió a Volkswagen instalarlo, por ejemplo, en el chasis de su Passat. 4. V8 refrigerado por aire. La refrigeración por aire es común en motores más pequeños, pero su aplicación en un V8 es una rareza… sore todo si va colocado detrás. Fue el sello distintivo de Tatra, un fabricante checo del que hemos hecho un video específico titulado “Historia de Tatra, ¡vais a alucinar!” 3. Freevalve: Sin árbol de levas. Un motor al que hemos dedicado también un video específico titulado: “Koenigsegg FREEVALVE: un motor revolucionario.” Y es que, durante más de un siglo, los motores de combustión interna han dependido del árbol de levas para controlar el movimiento de las válvulas. La tecnología Freevalve elimina por completo el árbol de levas, pues cada válvula es controlada individualmente por un actuador. 2. Turbina de avión. La idea de instalar el motor de un avión en un coche puede parecer una locura… y efectivamente, lo es. Lo que va bien en un avión no necesariamente va bien en un coche. Chrysler intentó en los años 60 con su futurista "Turbine Car". Un motor de turbina de gas funciona con un proceso de combustión continuo: El aire entra, se comprime, se quema y los gases de escape hacen girar una turbina a velocidades altísimas, que luego impulsa las ruedas. 1. V Twin. El motor V-Twin es común en el mundo de las motocicletas y una rareza en los automóviles. La única excepción notable es el excéntrico Morgan "3 Wheeler" y sus copias y derivados, como en español “bandido”. Conclusión. Me encanta la gente, los ingenieros y las marcas que se atreven a ser diferentes. Estos motores demuestran que la ingeniería no es solo ciencia, sino también creatividad y una gran dosis de audacia. ¿Cuál de estos motores les ha parecido más fascinante? Me gustaría saber su opinión en los comentarios. Motor del día. Me paso a las motos, pero os aseguro que vale la pena: ¿Conoces el motor de pistones ovalados de Honda? Nació en los años 80, en un intento por obtener una ventaja competitiva en el Campeonato del Mundo de Motociclismo cuando las normas limitaban los motores a un máximo de cuatro cilindros, y Honda quiso competir con un motor de 4 tiempos contra los 2 tiempos.

Free "Linguistica" App For over a decade we have been sharing free episodes wherever you listen to podcasts as part of our commitment to accessible language learning. Now, millions of downloads later, we want to offer you more. We just launched the Linguistica app which features free weekly articles in every level along with their interactive transcripts. Linguistica is ad free, doesn't require a login, and works for all of our languages: Spanish, French, Italian, and German. Install and start learning right away, it's that simple. En la primera parte del programa hablaremos de la compañía automotriz Volkswagen, que fue decretada culpable de explotación de trabajadores durante la dictadura militar de Brasil; y de los mil días sin ningún homicidio en El Salvador, según el presidente Nayib Bukele. Hablaremos también del aumento de la población de jaguares en México, pese a que continúan en peligro de extinción; y por último, de las críticas que trajo el cambio de logo de la cadena de tiendas y restaurantes Cracker Barrel.    Para la segunda parte del programa les tenemos más acontecimientos relacionados a América Latina. En el diálogo gramatical ilustraremos ejemplos de The Comparison - Part II. En esta sección hablaremos de cómo una epidemia de fiebre amarilla en el siglo XIX transformó la ciudad de Buenos Aires. Cerraremos la emisión con la frase: Separar la paja del trigo, mientras hablamos de los guardianes de las papas andinas. - Volkswagen culpable de trabajo esclavo durante la dictadura en Brasil - Bukele asegura que El Salvador no ha tenido homicidios en mil días - Sorprendente aumento de la población de jaguares en México - Cracker Barrel no reemplazará su tradicional logo - La epidemia que dio forma a Buenos Aires - Los guardianes de las papas andinas

This week, we chat about the R35 GT-R finally saying goodbye after 18 years, Volkswagen's plan to drop a five-cylinder turbo into the Golf R, and Ford's 1,600-horsepower truck ripping Nürburgring lap times faster than supercars. Plus, heavy metal meets car culture as The Sword's JD Cronise joins us to talk garages, oddball builds, and mosh pit etiquette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did life first form on Earth? What does entropy have to do with the origins of mammalian life — or the creation of the modern economy? And what chemical process do people, insects, Volkswagens, and coal power plants all share?On this week's episode of Shift Key, Rob chats with Peter Brannen, the author of a new history of the planet, The Story of CO2 Is the Story of Everything. The book weaves together a single narrative from the Big Bang to the Permian explosion to the oil-devouring economy of today by means of a single common thread: CO2, the same molecule now threatening our continued flourishing.Brannen is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and the author of The Ends of the World, a history of mass extinctions on Earth. He is an affiliate at the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Shift Key is hosted by Robinson Meyer, the founding executive editor of Heatmap, and Jesse Jenkins, a professor of energy systems engineering at Princeton University. Jesse is off this week.Mentioned:Peter's book, The Story of CO2 Is the Story of EverythingLost City Hydrothermal FieldATP synthase in action--This episode of Shift Key is sponsored by …Hydrostor is building the future of energy with Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage. Delivering clean, reliable power with 500-megawatt facilities sited on 100 acres, Hydrostor's energy storage projects are transforming the grid and creating thousands of American jobs. Learn more at hydrostor.ca.Music for Shift Key is by Adam Kromelow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

- Audi Reveals Concept C and New Design Language - Porsche Stops Taking 718 Boxster and Cayman Orders - Volkswagen Cuts ID.4 Production in U.S. - VW ID Models Adopt ICE Names - U.S. Tariffs Cost Polestar $739 Million - Xpeng CEO Predicts Only 5 Chinese Automakers Will Survive - ZF Says Brake-By-Wire Gaining Popularity  - Daimler Fuel Cell Semis Complete 140K Mile Test - Toyota To Provide Fuel Cells for Tokyo Taxi Fleet  - Toyota To Build First EU BEV In Czech Republic

- Audi Reveals Concept C and New Design Language - Porsche Stops Taking 718 Boxster and Cayman Orders - Volkswagen Cuts ID.4 Production in U.S. - VW ID Models Adopt ICE Names - U.S. Tariffs Cost Polestar $739 Million - Xpeng CEO Predicts Only 5 Chinese Automakers Will Survive - ZF Says Brake-By-Wire Gaining Popularity  - Daimler Fuel Cell Semis Complete 140K Mile Test - Toyota To Provide Fuel Cells for Tokyo Taxi Fleet  - Toyota To Build First EU BEV In Czech Republic

Volkswagen do Brasil wegen "sklavenähnlichen Bedingungen" in den 70er und 80er Jahren verurteilt, EU-Außenminister beraten in Kopenhagen über Unterstützung für die Ukraine, Immer mehr reiche US-Amerikaner ziehen ins portugiesische Lissabon, Der Sport, Filmfestival in Venedig, Die Wetteraussichten Hinweis: Die Beiträge zur "Fußball-Bundesliga" und zur "Basketball-EM" dürfen aus rechtlichen Gründen nicht auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden.

On this episode, I sit down with my friend Paul Bernardo—an engineer, builder, and true mechanical savant who has left his mark on both Volkswagen and Porsche history. I first met Paul more than a decade ago, and ever since hearing his story, I've wanted to bring it to the podcast. If you're a fan of VW drag racing, you've probably heard of Mini Mike—the shortened wheelbase Volkswagen drag car that turned heads at the Bug-Ins back in the 1970s. That car was Paul's creation. With a background in engineering, Paul could have gone in any direction, but he chose to dive into Volkswagens and eventually Porsches, turning his passion into a career that's inspired countless enthusiasts. Paul is a true Renaissance man: a builder who can make almost anything happen, a guy who sees opportunities where others see limits, and someone who has always been driven by creativity and precision. In this episode, we unpack his journey—from early VW drag racing days to building a legacy around some of the most iconic cars in our hobby.   www.letstalkdubs.com ICON pistons  

This week, the boys catch up on some news, events, and discuss a motor-swapped E36! SUPPORT REVIVAL MOTORING https://revivalmotoring.com/

How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast.  If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner     Transcript for How to Become a Loving Person Pam and I just moved to Boston from Tucson, Arizona.  We lived there for 13 years.  We planted the church there and created so many memories.  The last month we were there, we were busy packing up and saying goodbye to people.  It's hard to condense thirteen years into a few goodbyes.  You know what was most important to Pam and me?  Knowing that I loved the people there and that they loved me.  When I heard people share how I had helped them and loved them, that's all that mattered.  There were many things people shared that I had forgotten about.  They were often small things, but they were big to those people.  Coming here I decided to have a simple focus, to love.  That's the goal. What's your goal?  ·       Make friends? ·       Find a romantic relationship ·       Make a difference? It's easy to remain unconnected with people even when you are surrounded by them.  Let's figure out how to grow in love: Let's read 1 Timothy 1:3-6 3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain people not to teach false doctrines any longer 4 or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing God's work—which is by faith. 5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 6 Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk.  Paul is advising Timothy how to lead the church in Ephesus.  He tells him to command people to stop wasting time with empty words, false doctrine, gossip and backbiting.  He says the goal of this command is love.  Love provides the environment that advances God's work.  If you've ever been in a dysfunctional family or church, you know how God's work gets sidelined when love takes a backseat to controversy. Love is too general of a goal to approach directly.  It really has to be broken down.  How do you become a more loving person?  How do you experience more love in your heart?  How do you change and grow into a person who is surrounded by loving people? Paul explains that love is like a tree that grows when it's in the soil of a pure heart, good conscience and a sincere faith.  Let's break that down: ·       Love Comes From A Pure Heart Proverbs 4:23-27, Above all else, guard your heart,     for everything you do flows from it. 24 Keep your mouth free of perversity;     keep corrupt talk far from your lips. 25 Let your eyes look straight ahead;     fix your gaze directly before you. 26 Give careful thought to the[c] paths for your feet     and be steadfast in all your ways. 27 Do not turn to the right or the left;     keep your foot from evil. The Bible says guard your heart because everything you do flows from it.  When you allow poison into your heart, it kills the love that wants to grow there. The first way to keep your heart pure is to watch what you say.  Keep your words positive, faithful and upbuilding.  Paul was pointing out the “meaningless talk” and empty words of the Christians.  How are you doing in what you say?  Are you loving people with your words or tearing them down? One decision Pam and I made before we left Tucson was that we were going to encourage every person specifically who came to church. We spent several midweek services praising and thanking every member and person who was attending.  There were people in the audience who we had conflicts with.  There were a few people who we had funny feelings toward and they felt the same toward us.  But we decided to only praise and encourage.  It was amazing.  My feelings for those people changed and when they had a farewell party for us, they were so loving and kind. Take a minute to say something positive about the next person you run into.  Whether you are at work, the gym, in class or at home, deliberately take a second to say something encouraging to the next person you bump into.  It can be as simple as “I like your shirt” or “I'm glad you're here” but make a decision to use your words for good if you want to have a pure heart. The second way to develop a pure heart is to 25 Let your eyes look straight ahead;     fix your gaze directly before you. Be careful what you are looking at.  It's hard to be loving when you have no boundaries for what you allow your eyes to see. ·       Shopping ·       Money ·       Sex The summer after I graduated from high school, I was dating a girl who had won a miss teen America pageant.  Needless to say, she was pretty.  But I got distracted.  Instead of focusing on her, I got focused on buying a 1965 Volkswagen.  I paid $1,100 for it and then the same week I bought it, the engine blew.  I spent that summer working full time to buy and then rebuild it.  I was so obsessed with that car, I would work 24-hour shifts at the fairgrounds picking up trash to earn money.  My eyes were on the car and not my girlfriend.  Guess what happened?  She dumped me for someone who was willing to pay attention to her.  What are you focused on?  Where are you eyes looking?  It's hard to love when your eyes are focused on the wrong thing.   ·       Love Comes From A Good Conscience When you guard your heart and start cultivating a pure heart, it leads to a good conscience.  You start feeling peace of mind.  It's hard to feel loving when you know that what you believe and the way you are living are in conflict.  You feel like a fraud and a faker.  If you'd like to improve your peace of mind, take some time to talk to someone about what's going on in your life.  There are always going to be gaps in our life and doctrine, acknowledging those gaps goes a long way toward creating a good conscience and closing the gap. When's the last time you talked to someone about what is bothering your conscience?  You know what is the hardest call to make?  The call to let someone know that you aren't perfect, that you blew it and that you made a mistake.  I was just reading Seneca this morning and he said, “Why does no one admit his failings?  Because he's still deep in them.  It's the person who's awakened who recounts his dream, and acknowledging one's failings is a sign of health.”  I have a discipling relationship with someone that I talk to regularly.  I hate it when I've got a sin I need to confess and talk about.  Whether it's lust, something stupid I said, whether I was sharp in my tone with Pam or any other thing, I don't want to make that call and talk to the person.  But my conscience bothers me.  I don't have a good conscience.  But what Seneca is saying is encouraging.  The fact that my conscience does bother me shows that I am spiritually alive and sensitive.  I'd be in real trouble if I didn't feel the need to deal with my sin.  Seneca goes on to say, “With afflictions of the spirit, though, the opposite is the case:  the worse a person is, the less he feels it.” ·       Love Comes From A Sincere Faith Paul is pointing out the difference between love and empty talk that masquerades as religion.  God is looking for disciples who show express their faith by practicing love not empty talk.  My life previous to Jesus was empty words.  I wasn't loving and I didn't have a genuine and sincere faith.  My friends would be surprised when I offered to help them or serve. When you focus on planting seeds of purity, good conscience and sincere faith love will follow. Jesus is the ultimate example of this passage.  His heart was pure, his conscience was good and his faith was sincere.  It revealed itself through love and sacrifice: Romans 5:6-8, 6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Every week at church we remember the one person who consistently hit the goal of loving.  He showed it by giving his life for those who aren't.  That's why Jesus told us to take time to remember his life and death every week.  It reminds us how much we are loved and inspires us to be more loving.  Look what Seneca, the stoic philosopher wrote: Happy the man who improves other people not merely when he is in their presence but even when he is in their thoughts! And happy, too, is the person who can so revere another as to adjust and shape his own personality in the light of recollections, even, of that other. A person able to revere another thus will soon deserve to be revered himself…Choose someone whose way of life as well as words, and whose very face as mirroring the character that lies behind it, have won your approval. Be always pointing him out to yourself either as your guardian or as your model. There is a need, in my view, for someone as a standard against which our characters can measure themselves. Without a ruler to do it against you won't make the crooked straight. Wouldn't it be awesome to be a consistently loving person?  How amazing it'd be to be known as an extremely loving person.  Let me remind you of some steps to building a loving heart: ·       Watch your words ·       Watch your eyes ·       Be honest with your life ·       Get around people who are going in the right direction ·       Build a sincere faith and learn the truth

Nuestra invitada en el episodio #321 de Máximo Desempeño es Angela María Orozco, quien rompió todas las reglas del liderazgo tradicional. Abogada, dos veces ministra y la única persona que logró durante cuatro años completos que los transportadores colombianos no entraran en paro nacional. Su secreto no está en imponer autoridad, sino en una filosofía que crea el ambiente ideal para el rendimiento: "duro con los temas, suave con las personas". Desde negociar con personas hostiles hasta transformar sectores enteros, Angela María nos enseña que el verdadero poder no grita, persuade. Donde otros construían muros, ella construyó puentes. Su capacidad de aplacar el ego para enfocarse únicamente en resultados la convirtió en una líder diferente. En esta conversación descubrirás por qué la gente que sabe hacia dónde va puede permitirse ir despacio y paladear el "ir llegando". Exploraremos cómo el bienestar no es resultado del éxito sino su causa, por qué los mejores líderes del mundo pasan tanto tiempo "perdiendo" como ganando, y cómo crear esas condiciones donde tu equipo entra en flow y se vuelve imparable. También abordamos las claves del libro "La Psicología del Liderazgo: Cómo Crear Equipos Imparables" de Sébastien Page, donde descubrimos el marco PERMA de Martin Seligman, por qué pedir retroalimentación diariamente transforma culturas organizacionales, y cómo casos como Wells Fargo y Volkswagen nos enseñan las trampas de la fijación excesiva en objetivos sin valores claros.Si lideras equipos, negocias conflictos o simplemente quieres entender cómo funcionan los líderes más efectivos del mundo, este episodio te va a cambiar la perspectiva. Prepárate para una masterclass sobre construcción de consensos, paciencia estratégica y el arte de liderar sin perder la humanidad.¿Lista o listo para descubrir por qué cuando sabes hacia dónde vas, todo cambia? Dale play y comparte con alguien a quien le pueda servir.

SummaryIn this week's episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce, Caleb Talley, and Jeff Amerine are joined by Steve Toth, CEO of Crestline Leaders, a company helping high-capacity leaders move their enterprises forward. Steve's entrepreneurial journey is as hands-on as it gets. He chronicled his early days rebuilding Volkswagen motors before discussing his role in co-founding Tango Press, a corrugated packaging startup that he grew and successfully exited.One standout insight was Steve's emphasis on integrating people and culture strategies from the beginning. He argues that no business can thrive or be successfully exited unless it's built on trust, documented systems, and well-defined accountability. Steve explains how risk management, strategy, and a focus on enterprise value need to be front and center, no matter your stage of growth. Additionally, he shared advice for entrepreneurs: think about succession and exit from day one. If your business cannot thrive without you, then there's work to be done. For anyone building a business with an eye toward value creation and longevity, Steve's blend of practical, people-first advice and battlefield-tested experience makes this episode a must-listen!Show Notes(00:00) Introduction(04:27) Building Transferable Business Value(12:06) A Prioritized Risk Management Approach(18:00) The Importance of Enterprise Value in Exiting(25:33) Utilizing a Hands-On Leadership Transition(30:00) Rethinking Work-Life Balance(38:01) Focusing on a Growth Mindset(40:36) Closing ThoughtsLinksDaniel KoonceCaleb TalleyJeff AmerineStartup JunkieStartup Junkie YouTubeSteve TothCrestline Leaders

Remember all that "AI is gonna change everything" nonsense the kids were screaming about just a few months ago? Yeah, about that. It turns out 95% of corporate generative AI pilots are, to use a technical term, completely shitting the bed, according to a report from MIT. This shocking revelation has sent Wall Street into a tizzy, wiping trillions off the market as investors suddenly realize they've been sold another bill of goods. Even Sam Altman, the high priest of the AI cult, is now trying to pump the brakes, warning that maybe, just maybe, everyone got a little too excited. Meta, never one to miss a bandwagon it can immediately fall off of, has slammed the brakes on its AI spending and hiring. It's almost like we've seen this movie before, with NFTs, crypto, and every other tech bubble that was supposed to make us all billionaires while we sat on our couches.As if the AI-pocalypse wasn't entertaining enough, the next brilliant idea from Silicon Valley, "agentic AI" browsers, has proven to be dumber than a bag of hammers, happily handing over banking details to obvious phishing scams. Meanwhile, in the land of aging tech bros, Elon Musk is getting his butt handed to him in court by Media Matters, proving that you can't just bully everyone into submission. Not to be outdone in the corporate greed department, Volkswagen wants you to pay a subscription to unlock the horsepower you already own, and Robinhood is trying to convince its users that betting on football games is now called "investing." We're just waiting for them to offer a strategic advisory seat to Donald Trump Jr.... oh, wait.Just to put a fine point on our collective slide into oblivion, it turns out Antarctica is melting about six times faster than it was in the 90s, no doubt powered by the massive natural gas plants being built to run Meta's useless chatbots. But hey, at least we can distract ourselves with new toys! The Flipper Zero, that handy little hacker gadget, can now be upgraded to steal a wide variety of cars, bringing grand theft auto to the masses. So as the sea levels rise and the robots fail, at least we'll have new and exciting ways to commit felonies. Welcome to the future; it's just as dumb as we predicted.Sponsors:CleanMyMac - clnmy.com/GrumpyOldGeeks - Use code OLDGEEKS for 20% off.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/710FOLLOW UPSen. Hawley says he'll investigate Meta's 'sensual' child chatbot policiesMIT report: 95% of generative AI pilots at companies are failingWall Street Appears to Be Having Serious Doubts About AIMeta Freezes AI Hiring as Fear SpreadsIN THE NEWSAI Is a Mass-Delusion EventThere's a Compelling Theory Why GPT-5 Sucks so MuchNobody Likes Zuckerberg's Glitchy AI AppGas power plants approved for Meta's $10B data center, and not everyone is happyAI browsers may be the best thing that ever happened to scammersCourt blocks FTC investigation into Media Matters' alleged scheme against XSelf-Proclaimed Nazi Kanye West Announces 'New Economy, Built on Chain'Cybertruck Owners Sue Over Expensive UpgradeGoogle to pay $30 million to settle class-action suit over children's privacyVW introduces monthly subscription to increase car powerRobinhood Tries to Rebrand Sports Betting as InvestingStudy Confirms 'Abrupt Changes' in Antarctica – And The World Will Feel ThemMEDIA CANDYAli Wong: Single Lady‘Alien: Earth' Is Finally Doing What the Movies Have Not‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Did a Documentary Episode That Should've Been Killed in the EditKaren Gillan Joins the New ‘Highlander' and Has the Best Reaction to the NewsAnonymous PodcastAPPS & DOODADSRoblox cracks down on its user-created content following multiple child safety lawsuitsInside the Underground Trade of ‘Flipper Zero' Tech to Break into CarsNew AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 firmware now available in public betaTobio's™ Watercolor KitPzizzDohm® Connect App Controlled Sound MachineStressWatch: AI Stress Monitor - HRV & Habit Tracker for WatchTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingHere's What Muppet Mayhem Disney Will Unleash on Rock ‘n' Roller CoasterAyaneo's Pocket DS could be the dual-screen handheld you've been waiting forApple TV+ releases the first 'Peanuts' musical in 37 yearsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sewfine Interiors has been a cornerstone in the Volkswagen community since 1983, building a reputation as one of the premier upholstery and interior shops for classic VWs. Known for their award-winning craftsmanship, Sewfine has had their interiors featured in high-end show cars, concours-level restorations, and even on the hit TV series Bitchin' Rides. Now based in Denver, Colorado, the new generation of Sewfine owners continues the tradition of excellence—specializing in factory-style VW upholstery, OEM-quality restorations, and full custom interior design for air-cooled Volkswagens, hot rods, and beyond. Whether you're restoring a vintage Beetle, slamming a Bay Window Bus, or building a one-of-a-kind Cal-Look Bug, Sewfine can bring your vision to life with unmatched attention to detail. In this episode, Logan from Sewfine shares their process, from custom fabric matching and stitching to modern upgrades that blend seamlessly with classic Volkswagen style. If you're looking to restore your VW interior or create a show-stopping custom look, Sewfine is the shop that Volkswagen enthusiasts around the world turn to. We're proud to have Sewfine as a sponsor of the 80s Car Display at this year's One Crazy Weekend VW Show in Las Vegas. Come by, meet the Sewfine crew, and see their craftsmanship up close.   https://sewfineproducts.com/Home www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com www.letstlakdubs.com  

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