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Se dice que la línea que separa la genialidad de la locura es extremadamente fina. Pero cuando en esa ecuación introducimos a un departamento de marketing con exceso de confianza y a un grupo de ingenieros con ganas de experimentar, esa línea no solo se difumina, sino que a veces desaparece por completo. Hoy vamos a celebrar esas ideas que, aunque hoy nos parezcan disparatadas, alguien, en una oficina de alto nivel, consideró que eran el futuro. 1. Audi A2: El capó que se convirtió en tabla de surf Empezamos con la sobria Alemania. El Audi A2 fue un coche adelantado a su tiempo, construido íntegramente en aluminio para ahorrar peso. Sin embargo, los ingenieros llevaron la obsesión por la eficiencia al extremo de pensar que el usuario final era incapaz de tocar el motor. 2. Austin Allegro: El volante "Cuadrado" En la Gran Bretaña de los 70, British Leyland estaba en una crisis creativa y de calidad. Para intentar destacar, decidieron que el volante circular estaba pasado de moda. El Austin Allegro de 1973 presentó el volante "Quartic": un rectángulo con las esquinas redondeadas. 3. BMW Z1: Las puertas que se hunden A finales de los 80, BMW quiso demostrar de qué era capaz su división técnica con el Z1 (Z de Zukunft, futuro). Lo más llamativo no era su chasis, sino sus puertas. En lugar de abrirse hacia fuera o hacia arriba, se deslizaban verticalmente hacia abajo. 4. Citroën C4: El volante de centro fijo Citroën siempre ha sido la marca de la excentricidad técnica. Con el primer C4, quisieron revolucionar la seguridad pasiva. Si el centro del volante no gira, el airbag puede tener una forma optimizada para el tórax humano, no una simple bolsa redonda. 5. Citroën DS Familiar: La doble identidad legal El icónico "Tiburón" en su versión familiar (Break) presentaba un portón dividido: la luneta subía y la parte inferior bajaba para permitir cargar objetos largos. Pero al bajar la portezuela, la matrícula quedaba mirando al suelo, algo ilegal. 6. Fiat 500L: La "Coffee Experience" a 120 km/h ¿Qué hay más italiano que un buen café? Fiat decidió llevar el concepto al extremo ofreciendo una cafetera Lavazza integrada en el coche. Por unos 250 euros, tenías una máquina de espresso que se anclaba entre los asientos delanteros. 7. Ford y los cinturones "ratón" A finales de los 80, EE.UU. obligó a las marcas a instalar sistemas de seguridad pasiva automática. Para ahorrar el coste de los airbags, Ford y otras marcas instalaron cinturones que se movían por un carril en el marco de la puerta. 8. Honda CR-V: El picnic de serie A veces, las tontunas son, en realidad, genialidades. El primer Honda CR-V estaba pensado para el ocio familiar. Si levantabas la alfombra del maletero para buscar la rueda de repuesto, descubrías que la propia tapa del suelo era una mesa de camping plegable con patas metálicas. 9. Hyundai Veloster: El coche asimétrico ¿Por qué un coche tiene que ser igual por los dos lados? El Veloster tenía una puerta de coupé en el lado del conductor y dos puertas en el lado del acompañante. 10. Nissan Cube: El "tupé" del salpicadero El Nissan Cube era un coche extraño de por vida, pero su interior escondía un accesorio oficial delirante: un trozo de alfombra circular de pelo largo que se pegaba en el centro del salpicadero. 11. Pontiac Aztek: La oficina de Walter White Famoso por ser uno de los coches más feos del mundo, el Aztek era, sin embargo, un prodigio de la funcionalidad "camper". Su consola central era una nevera portátil con asa y podía equipar una tienda de campaña oficial que se acoplaba a la parte trasera.. 12. Subaru BRAT y el "Impuesto del Pollo" Para evitar un arancel del 25% a las camionetas importadas en EE.UU. (el Chicken Tax), Subaru soldó dos asientos de plástico mirando hacia atrás en la caja de carga de su pick-up BRAT. Al tener asientos, legalmente era un "turismo" y solo pagaba el 2.5% de impuestos. 13. Toyota FJ Cruiser: Tres limpias son mejor que dos Debido a su parabrisas extremadamente ancho y vertical, dos limpiaparabrisas convencionales no llegaban a cubrir toda la superficie. Toyota, en lugar de diseñar un sistema complejo, simplemente puso tres brazos pequeños funcionando en paralelo. 14. Volkswagen New Beetle: El florero hippie En 1998, VW quiso apelar a la nostalgia de los 60 y colocó un florero de plástico transparente junto al volante. Fue una declaración de intenciones: el coche no era una máquina, era un estilo de vida. 15. Volvo S80: El sensor de latidos Volvo llevó la seguridad a la paranoia con un sistema que detectaba latidos cardíacos dentro del coche. Si al acercarte a tu vehículo el mando parpadeaba en rojo, significaba que alguien se había escondido en el interior para asaltarte.

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Nando Sommerfeldt und Holger Zschäpitz über Anthropics Charme-Offensive, AMDs zweischneidigen Meta-Deal und den ersten Paypal-Bieter. Außerdem geht es um Thomson Reuters, FactSet, Salesforce, DocuSign, Intuit, Workday, Nvidia, HP, Fresenius Medical Care, MTU Aero Engines, VW, BMW, Xtrackers CSI300 Swap ETF (WKN: DBX0M2), HSBC Hang Seng Tech UCITS ETF (WKN:  A2QHV0), Deka MSCI China (WKN: ETFL32), iShares China Large Cap UCITS ETF (WKN: A0DK6Z), Invesco MSCI China Technology All Shares Stock Connect UCITS ETF (WKN: A3CMY8), UBS Solactive China Technology UCITS ETF (WKN: A2QJ9G), Kweichow Moutai, Invesco S&P 500 ETF (WKN: A1CYW7), UBS Core MSCI World (WKN: A2PK5J), Xtrackers Dax (WKN: DBX1DA), Amundi Core Stoxx Europe 600 (WKN: LYX0Q0), SPDR MSCI All Country World (WKN: A1JJTC) Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Holger Zschäpitz über Enttäuschung bei Novo Nordisk, Gileads Milliarden-Move und Übernahmefantasie bei Paypal. Außerdem geht es um Mongo DB, Zscaler, Datadog Doordash, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, Gilead, Arcellx, Domino's, IBM, PayPal, BMW, VW, Mercedes-Benz, SAP, Infineon, Cloudflare, Crowdstrike, Zscaler, KKR, Blackstone, Apollo, GE Vernova, L&G Gold Mining ETF (WKN: A12CCL), L&G DAX Daily 2x Short (WKN: A0X8ZS), Amundi Core MSCI USA (WKN: ETF154), iShares MSCI USA (WKN: A0YEDU), SPDR S&P 500 (WKN: A3EUC1), UBS Core S&P 500 (WKN: A41DL0), SPDR S&P 500 Leaders (WKN: A2PSPE), iShares Core MSCI World (WKN: A0RPWH), Ark Innovation ETF (A14Y8H) und SPDR MSCI All Country World IMI (WKN: A1JJTD). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Tesla terminology changesChicago Auto show Ram TRX 777 hpDodge and Jeep could they get a v8?VW golfs production extend beyond 2030golf r birthday could get a 5 cylinder engine Tiguan Turbo has more power than the GTI????files drop as a famous person gets a quote on a 2018 wrxU.S. tariffs get ruled on will prices drop? dealer ad ons replace the tariff? Canada accepts limited amount of ev from china and 50% has to be under 35k as in 35,000 loonies

Du brauchst Hilfe beim Start in die Selbständigkeit? Dann schau doch mal, ob du in unser FIND YOUR PASSION Mentoring passt: https://www.thetraveleo.eu/mentoringMeld dich gerne bei Fragen aller Art per Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetraveleo/Oder per Mail: ⁠⁠mail@thetraveleo.com⁠⁠_________________________________________„Wo finde ich Kunden?“Eine der häufigsten Fragen, die ich in Webinaren und DMs bekomme. Und ich sag dir direkt: Das ist die falsche Frage.In dieser Folge sprechen wir darüber, warum Kunden überall sind – aber trotzdem nicht jeder welche gewinnt.Spoiler: Es geht nicht um den Ort. Es geht um dein System.Du erfährst:Warum dein Mindset über Erfolg oder Hobby entscheidetWie du ein greifbares Angebot formulierst, das wirklich überzeugtUnd weshalb "Verkaufen" nichts Böses ist Wenn du selbstständig werden willst oder gerade versuchst, deine ersten Kunden zu gewinnen, dann hör dir diese Folge unbedingt an.Denn am Ende entscheidet nicht „wo“ – sondern WIE du auftrittst.Ganz viel Spaß beim Hören und gute Momentimpulse

‘Campus’ fue uno de los pilares del éxito de Vampire Weekend con su álbum debut. Rostam la compuso en 2005, cuando la banda aún no existía, aunque su estructura original era mucho más clásica que la versión que después conoceríamos. Reivindicando su papel en la gestación de VW y como parte de un miniproyecto con fines benéficos, Rostam ha compartido ahora la maqueta primigenia que brilla con majestuosos arreglos de cuerda.Además, Ingrid García-Jonsson se asoma a nuestro cuestionario cultural en FAQ! Y analizamos cómo ha cambiado la cobertura de la guerra en Gaza y cómo se ha hecho eco de ello la cultura. Hablamos con el realizador Hernán Zin, por su documental nominado al Goya, 'Todos somos Gaza', y con la periodista de RNE, experta en información internacional y ex-corresponsal en Oriente Próximo, Cristina Sánchez. Playlist:Elias Ronnenfelt, Erika de Casier - Blunt Force TraumaSmerz - Feisty (Erika de Casier Edit)Nick León, Erika de Casier - BikiniGazella - Sol MenorThe National - Don’t Swallow the CapMatt Berninger - Bonnet Of PinsAmor Líquido - MírameKokoshca - La JuventudCarolina Durante - Joderse La VidaMujeres - Si Piensas en MiTurnstile - SEEIN’ STARSYumi Zouma - Judgement DayKiwi jr. - Hard Drive, OntarioHighschool - Sony EricssonThe Strokes - The Modern AgeWillie Colón, Héctor Lavoe - Todo Tiene Su FinalNathy Peluso - A CABALLOBad Bunny - NUEVAYoLGenesis Owusu - STAMPEDEViagra Boys - SportsLa Paloma - Las Cosas Que Me GustanGo Cactus - Qué dice el colegio de ingenierosComic Sans - Pégate por favorParquesvr - TontoStereolab - Cloud LandLykke Li - Lucky AgainWestside Cowboy - Don’t Throw RocksRoyel Otis - CarTwo Door Cinema Club - Undercover MartynTemples - Jet Stream HeartCERVATANA - Cap. IV: La BombaCharli xcx - Dying for YouDanny L Harle - Island (da da da)PinkPantheress + Zara Larsson - StatesidehorsegiirL - only the bestRostam - Campus (Original Version)Broken Social Scene - Not Around AnymorePulp - Begging for ChangeJessie Ware - RideSudan Archives - SHE’S GOT PAINMaria Arnal - MADRIGALFillas de Cassandra - Saír a frescaRodrigo Cuevas - Una Muerte IdealEscuchar audio

Do You Need Some... serious information about the world we drive in from a professional gearhead?  Don't worry, it's a fun romp through the junk we all come up against as thinking people (ie: the geek set).  Hitchikers: do you?  When and where?  Are you protected?  ...What about the little girl who begged for a ride to a homeless shelter and then killed the guy who showed some kindness?  Cold-weather remote-start: what happens when the bureaucrats (Germans, in this case) think they have the right to tell the manufacturer (Toyota, in this case) to take away the feature you bought to "save the environment"?  ...Smells more like a flex than giving a f*ck about the planet - a sign of statism, whether it's VW, Tesla, China or your thermostat and your 'fridge conspiring to steal your wallet. "Life, Liberty and Property" were not meant to be a throwaway - this is what we're about: ceramic insulators (neato vintage tech), burgers on toasted muffins (yummo), "Pattern Recognition" (Gibson), "Hitch" ("Road Games"), and '90s funk-metal from Mind Bomb (Yes, have some.).

Do You Need Some... serious information about the world we drive in from a professional gearhead?  Don't worry, it's a fun romp through the junk we all come up against as thinking people (ie: the geek set).  Hitchikers: do you?  When and where?  Are you protected?  ...What about the little girl who begged for a ride to a homeless shelter and then killed the guy who showed some kindness?  Cold-weather remote-start: what happens when the bureaucrats (Germans, in this case) think they have the right to tell the manufacturer (Toyota, in this case) to take away the feature you bought to "save the environment"?  ...Smells more like a flex than giving a fudge about the planet - a sign of statism, whether it's VW, Tesla, China or your thermostat and your 'fridge conspiring to steal your wallet. "Life, Liberty and Property" were not meant to be a throwaway - this is what we're about: ceramic insulators (neato vintage tech), burgers on toasted muffins (yummo), "Pattern Recognition" (Gibson), "Hitch" ("Road Games"), and '90s funk-metal from Mind Bomb (Yes, have some.).

This week Stephen and Trevor look at the new Jaecoo J5 EV - is it mid sized, compact, and just how does it stack up, day to day and on the open road. Several callers who text us on 0477 657 657 thanks to Vodafone are BYD Sealion owners - whats it like to own? And the VW man who's looking for his first EV.

- Donut Lab's Solid-State Battery: Real Breakthrough or Too Good to Be True? - New Tariffs Are Hiking Car Prices: Canada And Japan Hit Hardest - GM Considers Monthly Leasing For $27,000 Home Energy Systems - UAW Scores Historic Win: VW Workers Ratify First Contract - Celanese Fast-Tracks Auto Supply Chain with New AI Agent - Defending the Track: 13 States Push "Right to Race" Legislation - Toyota Deploys Humanoid Robots at RAV4 Plant in Canada - Autoline Poll Results

- Donut Lab's Solid-State Battery: Real Breakthrough or Too Good to Be True? - New Tariffs Are Hiking Car Prices: Canada And Japan Hit Hardest - GM Considers Monthly Leasing For $27,000 Home Energy Systems - UAW Scores Historic Win: VW Workers Ratify First Contract - Celanese Fast-Tracks Auto Supply Chain with New AI Agent - Defending the Track: 13 States Push "Right to Race" Legislation - Toyota Deploys Humanoid Robots at RAV4 Plant in Canada - Autoline Poll Results

On EP151 Elliott Roberts from Performance VW Magazine joins us to share his journey into automotive journalism and the story behind the UK's most iconic VW publication. We talk VW culture, chasing feature cars and how the magazine has survived the decline of print media. Enjoy!

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Lea Oetjen über einen neuen Europa-Infrastruktur-ETF, ein neues Sparprogramm bei VW und SpaceX als Rüstungskonzern. Außerdem geht es um Hapag-Lloyd, Flatexdegiro, Heidelberg Materials, Hochtief, ACS, Gold, Silber, Bitcoin, Nintendo, Hasbro, Konami, VanEck Video Gaming and eSports UCITS ETF (WKN: A2PLDF), First Trust Indxx Europe Infrastructure UCITS ETF (WKN: A420NU), Global X European Infrastructure Development UCITS ETF (WKN: A40E7B), Iberdrola, Schneider Electric, Eaton Corp, Airbus, Enel, CRH, National Grid, Vinci, DSV und Compagnie de Saint-Gobain. Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

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Mike swears he isnt a VW guy, Colin's internet goes down, and Sean has a light news week.

  "Karma" is the latest ground-breaking creation from Type 1 Restoration — Dennis Troggio's 1955 Lowlight Karmann Ghia that just captured the coveted Al Slonaker Award at the Grand National Roadster Show, the highest honor for non-roadster vehicles at the most prestigious indoor custom car show in the world. This wasn't their first shot at Slonaker glory. We get into the second attempt — and how lessons learned from the legendary "Turmoil" split-window Beetle (a build that redefined what was possible in the VW and hot rod world) shaped the philosophy behind Karma. Turmoil raised the bar. Karma shattered it. The 1955 Lowlight Karmann Ghia is already one of the rarest early production Volkswagens ever built — the very first year of Ghia production. Owner Dennis Troggio was also hands on with this build. But this car goes far beyond restoration. Nearly everything on Karma has been re-engineered, re-imagined, or custom-machined from scratch. The list of untouched parts is shorter than the list of one-off components. From custom-machined brake rotors carved out of solid cast iron, to intricate mechanical detailing throughout, no surface was overlooked. The interior, crafted by the world-renowned Recovery Room, is a masterclass in craftsmanship and restraint. Power comes from a 300 horsepower, full-race engine built by Doug Gonzales of RevMaster — a monster Type 1 powerplant that proves air-cooled performance belongs on the biggest stage. Competing against multi-million-dollar customs and elite coach-built machines, Karma didn't just show up — it changed the conversation. This win is proof that when precision engineering meets vision, a Volkswagen can stand toe-to-toe with the best custom cars in the world. We also talk about the evolution of Type 1 Restoration, the misunderstood builds, the favorites, the setbacks, and the relentless drive to keep pushing the envelope. If history has shown us anything, it's this: the next build coming from their shop will redefine expectations all over again. This episode is about craftsmanship, competition, redemption — and changing the game for Volkswagens on the biggest stage in custom car culture.

Welcome to Episode 138 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit RacingBrandon Parker and Chris Smith will be on to talk about Sick Week 2026, drag and drive in a VW, and the accessibility for those with disabilities. But, before we bring them for a night of stories, we have big updates for the community - A new event and Sick Week was insane

Tausend ganz legale Bilanztricks bei VW. Fatalistische Wut bei den Unterdrückten in Iran. Und: andauernder Tarifstreit im öffentlichen Dienst. Das ist die Lage am Mittwochmorgen. Hier die Artikel zum Nachlesen: Die ganze Geschichte hier: Wie bei Volkswagen plötzlich sechs Milliarden Euro auftauchen konnten Mehr Hintergründe hier: Die nächste Runde könnte noch blutiger werden Mehr Hintergründe hier: Warum so viele junge Menschen den öffentlichen Dienst verlassen+++ Alle Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern finden Sie hier. Die SPIEGEL-Gruppe ist nicht für den Inhalt dieser Seite verantwortlich. +++ Den SPIEGEL-WhatsApp-Kanal finden Sie hier. Alle SPIEGEL Podcasts finden Sie hier. Mehr Hintergründe zum Thema erhalten Sie mit SPIEGEL+. Entdecken Sie die digitale Welt des SPIEGEL, unter spiegel.de/abonnieren finden Sie das passende Angebot. Informationen zu unserer Datenschutzerklärung.

Der Führerschein soll wieder günstiger werden - Verkehrsminister Schnieder will es mehr Einzelheiten bekanntgeben + Die nächste Tarifrunde im Öffentlichen Dienst startet ++ Bei Volkswagen sind überraschend 6 Milliarden Euro aufgetaucht.

Eigentlich wurde ein Netto-Cashflow um die Nulllinie erwartet, jetzt hat VW deutlich mehr Geld als angenommen. Unklar ist, wem der Geldsegen zugutekommt – Vorstand, Aktionären, Belegschaft? Außerdem: US-Bank J.P. Morgan erwartet für 2026 ein Jahr der Megadeals.

We had the chance to sit down with Matt, Danielle, and Jim to talk cars, swaps, business, parts and more...Check it!

We start with headlines from Waymo, Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco teachers, Los Angeles teachers, REI, Seven Stars Bakery, Starbucks, and the state of Nebraska. New York nurses have been on strike for over a month, we discuss the state of their strike and the possible deals announced on Monday. VW workers in Chattanooga won a historic victory for organizing in the South with their recent contract win, we break down the gains. Workers across Europe blocked ports for Palestine this week, even as Western governments and media outlets try to ignore it.  Finally, we discuss the targeted attacks on workers organizers by ICE and the way students and rank and file union members are organizing to stop it. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee

What happens when a comfortable life starts to feel small? We sit down with Barry Maughan to trace an 8,000‑mile drive from Alexandria to Africa's southern tip in a 1969 VW combi bus, and the deeper journey from chasing success to finding meaning. A sudden coup in Libya shut a border and opened a path that led through dust tracks, steel‑belted tyres, and the unvarnished generosity of strangers who refused payment and offered help with a smile.We explore the difference between governments and people, and why most danger comes from regimes, not villagers. Barry shares the Cairo friendship that quietly reshaped everything. Serendipity kept showing up, including a stop at a radio station in Addis Ababa between 1969 and 1975, which led to a career in broadcasting, covering history in real-time and later hosting programs for the Voice of America's English to Africa service.Along the way, we talk practical grit and tender moments: navigating without GPS, patching tubes under acacia thorns, and an unforgettable exchange between two mothers, linked by the same protective love. With a one‑year‑old in the back, the road demanded preparation and humility, and returned lessons about global citizenship, family, and care that outlast any itinerary. Beneath the African Sun, Barry's new book, gathers the photos, the near‑misses, and the quiet truths about travel, courage, and the people who make a journey possible.If stories like this move you, follow the show, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review. Your support helps more listeners find conversations that change how we see the world.His memoir, Beneath the African Sun.Send BEHAS a text.Support the showTo Share - Connect & Relate: Share Your Thoughts and Shape the Show! Tell me what you love about the podcast and what you want to hear more about. Please email me at behas.podcast@gmail.com and be part of the conversation! To be on the show Podmatch Profile Ordinary people, extraordinary experiences - Real voices, real moments - ​Human connection through stories - Live true storytelling podcast - Confessions - First person emotional narratives - Unscripted Life Stories. Thank you for listening - Hasta Pronto!

On this episode, Bill dives headfirst into One Crazy Weekend 2026 and what you can expect from what's shaping up to be the biggest, baddest weekend of the year. If you're planning to attend, now's the time to start saving, booking rooms, and getting mentally prepared—this one's going to be special. Bill breaks down the latest updates, including the new Sunday Cool-Down Pool Party, presented by Spikes Restoration and Werk Restoration—a perfect way to wind down after a full throttle weekend of Volkswagens, friends, and late nights. The episode also covers Bill's road trip to the Grand National Show, where he went to support the VW community and those competing for the prestigious Al Slonker Award. Congrats go out to Buddy Hile with One Restoration, who took home the top honors. Rounding things out, Bill shares thoughts from stopping by the Doug Berg Memorial Celebration of Life, reflecting on legacy, community, and the people who shaped the VW world. Packed with updates, stories from the road, and what's coming next—this episode sets the tone for an exciting year ahead. Enjoy.   https://www.letstalkdubs.com/one-crazy-weekend.html www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com  

Zu faul und zu oft krank? Merz kritisiert Deutsche | Deutschlands Gold liegt bei Trump: was kann schon schiefgehen? | Deutsche Autoindustrie: Zwischen Benzin-Romantik und E-Autos - Christian Ehring zeigt den Irrsinn der Woche.

- UAW Makes History w/ 1st Contract at Southern Foreign-Owned Plant - GM Preparing for An Economic Downturn - JLR Crippled by Cyber Attack - Volvo Down as EX90 and ES90 Write-Offs Trigger Big Loss - NIO Expects to Post Its 1st Profit Ever - Mercedes, Nissan and VW Forecast Big U.S. Sales Gains - Once Taboo Salvage Titles Now Fair Game - BYD Pushes to Be #1 in Brazil - Changan 1st to Get CATL's Sodium Battery

- UAW Makes History w/ 1st Contract at Southern Foreign-Owned Plant - GM Preparing for An Economic Downturn - JLR Crippled by Cyber Attack - Volvo Down as EX90 and ES90 Write-Offs Trigger Big Loss - NIO Expects to Post Its 1st Profit Ever - Mercedes, Nissan and VW Forecast Big U.S. Sales Gains - Once Taboo Salvage Titles Now Fair Game - BYD Pushes to Be #1 in Brazil - Changan 1st to Get CATL's Sodium Battery

Zu faul und zu oft krank? Merz kritisiert Deutsche | Deutschlands Gold liegt bei Trump: was kann schon schiefgehen? | Deutsche Autoindustrie: Zwischen Benzin-Romantik und E-Autos - Christian Ehring zeigt den Irrsinn der Woche.

Das Future Combat Air System (FCAS) steht nach zehn Jahren Entwicklung vor dem Scheitern. Deutschland und Frankreich streiten über die Aufteilung beim Kampfjet-Bau – Frankreich fordert anscheinend einen Anteil von 80 Prozent, Deutschland fürchtet das Ende des eigenen Flugzeugbaus. Gabriel Bub vom Security.Table berichtet darüber, wie eine gesichtswahrende Lösung aussehen könnte. [10:29]Die Epstein-Dokumente bringen Prominente in den USA und in Europa unter Druck. E-Mails zeigen, wie groß das Netzwerk des verurteilten Sexualstraftäters gewesen ist. Drei Millionen Dokumente werden vom US-Justizministerium zurückgehalten. Kritiker werfen dem Justizministerium außerdem vor, Opfernamen ungeschwärzt veröffentlicht zu haben, während die möglichen Täter namenlos bleiben. [01:37]Joshua Küpper ist Gründer des Unternehmens RIZM. Das Startup nutzt KI-Algorithmen, um Industriewerke klimaneutral und kostengünstig zu betreiben - BMW, VW und Mercedes gehören zu den Kunden. Küpper sieht darin das Rezept für die Klimadebatte: „Der Weg ist einfach über die Kosten zu gehen. Wenn ich über das Klima gehe, habe ich immer ein sehr emotionales Thema." [16:59]Hier geht es zur Anmeldung für den Space.TableTable Briefings - For better informed decisions.Sie entscheiden besser, weil Sie besser informiert sind – das ist das Ziel von Table.Briefings. Wir verschaffen Ihnen mit jedem Professional Briefing, mit jeder Analyse und mit jedem Hintergrundstück einen Informationsvorsprung, am besten sogar einen Wettbewerbsvorteil. Table.Briefings bietet „Deep Journalism“, wir verbinden den Qualitätsanspruch von Leitmedien mit der Tiefenschärfe von Fachinformationen. Professional Briefings kostenlos kennenlernen: table.media/testenHier geht es zu unseren WerbepartnernImpressum: https://table.media/impressumDatenschutz: https://table.media/datenschutzerklaerungBei Interesse an Audio-Werbung in diesem Podcast melden Sie sich gerne bei Laurence Donath: laurence.donath@table.media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Es ist absurd: Seit Jahren investiert der VfL Wolfsburg massiv in seinen Kader und bekommt als Ertrag historisch schlechte Leistungen zurück. Mit Maximilian Müller sprechen wir über eine Saison der verpassten Chancen und der systemischen Probleme.

This Day in Legal History: Fifteenth Amendment RatifiedOn February 3, 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, marking a pivotal moment in American legal history. The amendment prohibits federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on “race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” Its ratification was the third and final of the Reconstruction Amendments, following the Thirteenth (abolishing slavery) and Fourteenth (guaranteeing equal protection and due process) Amendments.The Fifteenth Amendment was a direct response to the systemic disenfranchisement of Black Americans in the post-Civil War South. While it granted a legal foundation for Black men's suffrage, implementation faced immediate resistance. Southern states adopted literacy tests, poll taxes, grandfather clauses, and other discriminatory practices to circumvent the amendment and suppress Black political participation.Despite its passage, the amendment's guarantees would not be meaningfully enforced until the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, nearly a century later. The legal battles stemming from the Fifteenth Amendment's promise have shaped much of the country's voting rights jurisprudence and continue to echo in current debates about voter ID laws, redistricting, and access to the ballot box.A U.S. federal judge is set to hear arguments on February 5 regarding Danish company Ørsted's request to lift the Trump administration's pause on its offshore Sunrise Wind project near Long Island, New York. Ørsted has asked for a preliminary injunction, warning that without a decision by February 6, it could lose access to a specialized vessel crucial for cable installation, putting the project's timeline, financial viability, and even survival at risk. The Interior Department halted five offshore wind projects in December, citing newly obtained, classified national security concerns, particularly radar interference. Ørsted's filing states the company has already committed over $7 billion to the Sunrise Wind project, which is about 45% complete and projected to power nearly 600,000 homes by October.Judge Royce Lamberth, who previously granted an injunction for Ørsted's Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island, will preside over the case. Four similar wind developments have already won legal relief allowing construction to continue during litigation. The ongoing delays reflect broader tensions between offshore wind expansion and the Trump administration's skepticism of the technology, as well as evolving security concerns.US judge to consider last project challenge to Trump offshore wind pause | ReutersThe U.S. Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. Pretti was killed during an enforcement operation that has since drawn national outrage and led the Trump administration to alter its tactics in Minnesota. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the FBI is conducting a preliminary review, with potential involvement from the DOJ's Civil Rights Division, though he emphasized that the investigation is still in early stages.Video footage verified by Reuters shows Pretti being tackled by agents while holding a phone, and an officer retrieving a firearm from his body just before shots were fired. The Justice Department said a formal criminal civil rights probe would only proceed if the evidence supports it. Local officials have voiced distrust of the federal response and are conducting their own inquiry. Pretti is the second protester killed by federal agents in Minneapolis this month, and his family, represented by attorney Steve Schleicher, is demanding a transparent and impartial investigation. So far, no similar federal probe has been opened into the earlier shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer.US Justice Dept opens civil rights probe into Alex Pretti shooting, official says | ReutersIn this week's column for Bloomberg Tax, I argue that Volkswagen's decision to cancel plans for a new Audi plant in the U.S. highlights the limitations of using tariffs as a cornerstone of industrial policy. The assumption underpinning tariff-heavy strategies is that the U.S. market is irresistible enough to force global firms to onshore production, even as tariffs erode that market's size and appeal. Tariffs have come to function like sin taxes—meant to discourage consumption—but unlike cigarettes or soda, the goal with trade policy is not abstention, but investment and economic engagement. Instead, firms like VW are responding by pulling back, as higher costs reduce consumer demand and make U.S. market share too small to justify large-scale investment. The belief that global manufacturers can swiftly build U.S. capacity ignores the time, cost, and uncertainty involved, especially in capital-intensive sectors. VW's exit is rational: it doesn't make financial sense to break ground on a multibillion-dollar plant when the target market is shrinking and returns are questionable.Policymakers need to move beyond blunt tools and design trade incentives based on real market data, such as U.S. demand and potential return on investment. That means requiring ROI modeling before tariffs are imposed, and asking whether the targeted company has enough exposure to be moved by them. If the answer is no, we risk losing access to competitive products, jobs, and consumer choice—not gaining them. Trade policy should be surgical, not punitive, and should acknowledge that capital follows incentives, not threats.In a piece I wrote for Forbes late last week, and with apologies for a double dose of me today: I examined California's long-running flirtation with a mileage-based tax to replace its declining gas tax revenues—and how what began as a test program has quietly become a form of policymaking through delay. In 2014, the state authorized a pilot program to study a “road usage charge,” a per-mile fee designed to keep transportation funding solvent as gas consumption drops. That pilot wrapped up in 2017 and showed the system works: vehicles can be tracked, billing can be simulated, and the technical challenges are manageable. But nearly a decade later, no mileage tax has been implemented, and new legislation—AB 1421—would extend the advisory committee until 2035.The real issue now isn't feasibility but political avoidance. The state has drifted into a passive strategy where permanent pilots and advisory boards take the place of real decisions. This kind of inertia has a name: policy drift—when the law remains formally unchanged, but materially obsolete. California's ongoing study phase has become a way to defer a difficult conversation about revenue and equity in a post-gasoline economy. The technology exists, and other states have already tested it. What's missing is political will and public engagement.AB 1421 doesn't collect revenue or educate voters—it simply extends the status quo under the guise of preparation. From the outside, it looks like planning. In practice, it's a weather balloon designed to measure political tolerance, not policy readiness.California Mileage Tax—Pilot Programs And Permanent Policy Inertia This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

A menudo pensamos que la pasión por el automóvil deportivo es patrimonio exclusivo de Europa, Japón o Estados Unidos. Pero al otro lado del Atlántico, aislados por fronteras cerradas y leyes proteccionistas, ingenieros locos y soñadores crearon máquinas fascinantes. Para entender estos coches, hay que entender el contexto: entre los años 60 y 80, tanto Brasil como Argentina vivieron la era de la "sustitución de importaciones". No podías comprar un Ferrari o un Porsche. Si querías un deportivo, tenías que fabricarlo con lo que había: motores de utilitarios, chasis generalistas y mucha fibra de vidrio. Lejos de ser un impedimento, esto desató una creatividad asombrosa. En este vídeo rendimos homenaje a 10 de estos "héroes" del motor sudamericano: 1. Andino GT (Argentina): Una auténtica rareza artesanal creada por Luis Varela. Un deportivo de motor central-trasero (Renault) ultraligero que demostró el triunfo del "hazlo tú mismo". 2. Bianco S (Brasil): Un coche que, si lo ves hoy, parece un prototipo de Le Mans de los 70. Diseñado por Toni Bianco sobre la plataforma del VW Brasilia, priorizaba el espectáculo visual y la posición de conducción de monoplaza sobre la potencia bruta. 3. Hofstetter Turbo (Brasil): El superdeportivo brasileño de los 80. Una cuña radical inspirada en el Countach, con puertas de ala de gaviota y un motor VW AP con turbo que rozaba los 200 km/h. 4. IKA Torino (Argentina): Palabras mayores. El orgullo nacional argentino. Un coche basado en un Rambler americano, rediseñado por Pininfarina y con un motor Tornado afinado por Oreste Berta. Su hazaña en las 84 Horas de Nürburgring de 1969 es historia del automovilismo mundial. 5. Justicialista Gran Sport (Argentina): Historia política sobre ruedas. Iniciativa del gobierno de Perón, fue uno de los primeros coches del mundo en usar carrocería de fibra de vidrio y montaba un motor Porsche. 6. Miura Sport (Brasil): La definición de "lujo tecnológico". Un coche con faros escamoteables y diseño afilado que se hizo famoso en los 80 por tener un sintetizador de voz que te hablaba para avisarte de fallos o puertas abiertas. 7. Puma GT (Brasil): El rey indiscutible de Brasil y un éxito de exportación. Nacido de la mano de Rino Malzoni, usaba mecánica Volkswagen refrigerada por aire. Bonito, fiable y ligero, se convirtió en un objeto de deseo internacional. 8. Santa Matilde (Brasil): El Gran Turismo de lujo. Fabricado por una empresa de trenes, usaba el potente motor de 6 cilindros del Chevrolet Opala. Era caro, refinado y confortable, con un aislamiento acústico superior. 9. Volkswagen SP2 (Brasil): Diseñado y producido exclusivamente por VW do Brasil. Uno de los coches más bellos de la marca, con una línea "shooting brake" magistral, aunque su motor de 1700cc le valió el apodo de "Sem Potência". 10. Willys Interlagos (Brasil): La versión brasileña del Alpine A108. Fue el primer deportivo fabricado en serie en el país y la escuela donde se curtieron leyendas como Emerson Fittipaldi o Carlos Pace. Estos diez coches demuestran que la escasez agudiza el ingenio y que la pasión por el motor no entiende de fronteras.

Send us a textOff-road legend and 2021 Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee Steve Kelley joins Big Rich to trace a lifetime in the dirt—racing, rules-making, giving back, and globe-trotting.From his first Baja 1000 in 1969 that hooked him on racing to helping build a Class 11-style VW and taking it 200+ miles before limping it back home. Steve ironmanned a Class 1 from Ensenada to La Paz—no driver change, no flats, 20+ hours; 2nd in class, 3rd overall in 1979. There is much more to a lifetime of racing.  Listen in for dusty silt-bed memories, class-building history, and the camaraderie that makes off-road special.Support the show

- Tesla Scraps Model S and X - Tesla's Profit Plummets 46% - Tesla to Build Own Chips Amid Geopolitical Risk - EV Battery Degradation Lower Than Expected - VW Launches New SDV Architecture in China - U.S. Tariffs Cost Hyundai and Kia Billions - Toyota #1 Automaker Again - China's Chery Eyes Underused JLR Plants - Xiaomi 1st Chinese Brand in Gran Turismo

- Tesla Scraps Model S and X - Tesla's Profit Plummets 46% - Tesla to Build Own Chips Amid Geopolitical Risk - EV Battery Degradation Lower Than Expected - VW Launches New SDV Architecture in China - U.S. Tariffs Cost Hyundai and Kia Billions - Toyota #1 Automaker Again - China's Chery Eyes Underused JLR Plants - Xiaomi 1st Chinese Brand in Gran Turismo

Siempre nos ha llamado la atención el icónico taxi amarillo de Nueva York, el coprotagonista de tantas películas. Pero esta imagen oculta una historia fascinante de violencia, sastres rusos, mafia y experimentos mecánicos locos. Con este vídeo inauguramos en Garaje Hermético la serie “Marcas desconocidas con historias sorprendentes”. Y empezamos fuerte con Checker Motors Corporation. De la aguja a las bombas de Chicago El origen de la marca no está en los despachos de Detroit, sino en la Rusia zarista. Morris Markin, un sastre que llegó a Chicago con menos de dos dólares en el bolsillo, acabó fortuitamente como dueño de una fábrica de carrocerías. Pero el Chicago de los años 20 era territorio de Al Capone, y el negocio del taxi era un campo de batalla. Checker nació en una guerra abierta contra su rival, Yellow Cab (propiedad de John Hertz). La competencia no era por precios, era a golpes: hubo tiroteos entre chóferes, se incendiaron flotas enteras y el punto culminante llegó en 1923, cuando la propia casa de Morris Markin fue bombardeada con dinamita. Checker tuvo que huir a Kalamazoo, Michigan, para sobrevivir y blindar su leyenda. Ingeniería de la supervivencia Ya a salvo, Markin impuso una filosofía contraria a la "obsolescencia programada" de los grandes fabricantes americanos. El Checker debía ser una herramienta eterna. Crearon coches con características sagradas: suelo plano, techos altos (para que un caballero entrara con sombrero de copa) y un chasis de escalera con refuerzos en X masivo, pesado pero indestructible. El diseño definitivo, con su famosa parrilla, llegó en 1956 y apenas cambiaría durante los siguientes 26 años. Los Monstruos de Kalamazoo y el corazón ajeno En su búsqueda de nichos de mercado, Checker perdió la cabeza maravillosamente en los años 60. Crearon el Checker Aerobus, una aberración mecánica de casi 7 metros de largo y hasta 9 puertas para llevar gente a los aeropuertos, que necesitaba motores V8 industriales y ruedas de camión. Hay que destacar que Checker nunca fabricó sus propios propulsores; fueron maestros del "trasplante". Usaron motores Continental, coquetearon con Chrysler y finalmente firmaron un acuerdo con General Motors, montando los legendarios motores Chevrolet, lo que hoy es una bendición para los coleccionistas por la facilidad de recambios. El fantasma de VW y el final Los años 70 fueron críticos. La empresa intentó modernizarse con prototipos italianos de Ghia que no pudieron pagar, pero la historia más increíble fue el "Plan Volkswagen". En 1977, Ed Cole (expresidente de GM) compró parte de Checker con un plan revolucionario: comprar Volkswagen Rabbits (Golf mk1), cortarlos, ensancharlos y montarlos sobre chasis Checker. Tenían los prototipos listos, pero Cole murió en un accidente de avioneta y el proyecto se estrelló con él. Finalmente, la crisis del petróleo, los desastrosos motores diésel de GM que intentaron usar y las nuevas normas de seguridad (que paradójicamente hacían peligroso su chasis demasiado rígido) acabaron con el coche. El último Checker salió de la línea de montaje el 12 de julio de 1982. La empresa, curiosamente, sobrevivió hasta 2009 fabricando piezas para sus antiguos rivales de Detroit. Checker fue una anomalía maravillosa. Una apuesta por la honestidad mecánica por encima de la moda que patrulló las calles de América durante décadas.

Despite a lack of payment from OEMs for all of the consulting the fellas have pushed out in these "Saving" brand episodes, the homies sit down and do their best to save VW. Does anyone actually know or care what VW makes today outside of the GTI and Golf R? Let's see what bad ideas the dudes have in mind to bail out this German icon. 

In Podcast #370, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew catch up on all the latest happenings in the automotive world. Like the few pieces of news that came out of this year's North American International Auto Show: the Bronco RTR, Mustang SC, and the winners of the 2026 NACTOYs! But first we'll talk about the return of the supertruck to RAM's lineup with the even more powerful 2027 RAM 1500 SRT TRX. And finally, we'll round out with some hot topics like Jeep & Chrysler cancelling their plug-in hybrid models, Dodge axes the Hornet, Acura's next RDX is on the horizon as a hybrid, and VW is bringing back buttons.

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1250: Colorado dealers filed suit on VW-backed Scout's direct-sales license, insurers face political heat as profits soar and affordability cracks, and Lemonade rolls out Tesla Full Self-Driving-based insurance, hinting at a future where driving software sets the rate.A group of Colorado VW, Audi, and Porsche dealers is suing the state after regulators approved a direct-sales dealer license for Scout Motors. Dealers argue the decision misreads state law and opens the door for OEMs to bypass franchised networks.Ten VW, Audi, and Porsche dealers filed suit this week, alleging Colorado improperly granted Scout a dealer license by treating it as an EV-only manufacturer.Dealers argue Scout's extended-range EV system is effectively a plug-in hybrid, disqualifying it from EV-only exceptions in state law.The lawsuit also claims Scout is an “alter ego” of Volkswagen Group, which already has franchised dealers and is barred from direct salesThe affordability conversation is turning its sights on insurers. After years of sharp rate hikes, home and auto insurers are posting near-record profits—and lawmakers are taking notice.Insurers are rebounding strongly, with the property and casualty industry posting its highest underwriting profit in nearly 20 years.Lawmakers in states like New York and Oklahoma are pushing profit caps, arguing rate hikes are out of step with household budgets.Auto insurance rates have stabilized nationally, but remain uneven by state, fueling continued consumer frustration.Lemonade is launching a new auto-insurance product built specifically for Tesla Full Self-Driving users, promising per-mile rates up to 50% lower when the software is engaged—an early glimpse at how insurance may evolve alongside partial autonomy.Lemonade will price insurance based on when Tesla's Supervised Full Self-Driving system is active versus human driving.The product relies on new vehicle telemetry data enabled through a technical collaboration with Tesla.Launch begins in Arizona on January 26, with Oregon following a month later.The move signals insurers are preparing for a future where software performance, not just driver behavior, sets risk and price.Lemonade president Shai Wininger said, “A driver who can see 360 degrees, never gets drowsy, and reacts in milliseconds isn't like any other driver.”This episode of the Automotive State of the Union is brought to you by Amazon Autos: Meet customers where they shop: reach high-intent buyers shopping for their next Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

- VW, Audi Dealers Sue Colorado - VW's "Slash and Burn" Cost-Cutting - Canadians Who Are Against Chinese EVs - Automakers Squeeze Suppliers in China - Used EVs Hit Market at Record Rate - Volvo Unveils EX60 EV - Hyundai Union: "Not a Single Robot" - Geely's Roadmap to Overtake GM

- VW, Audi Dealers Sue Colorado - VW's "Slash and Burn" Cost-Cutting - Canadians Who Are Against Chinese EVs - Automakers Squeeze Suppliers in China - Used EVs Hit Market at Record Rate - Volvo Unveils EX60 EV - Hyundai Union: "Not a Single Robot" - Geely's Roadmap to Overtake GM

- Hyundai Surpasses GM Market Cap - VW Overtakes Tesla in Europe - Chinese EVs Surging in Mexico - Data Center Chip Shortages Affecting OEMs - New Mercedes S-Class and Level 4 Tech - VW Project Trinity and Recycling Hub - Renault Bringing Ampere In-House - Mazda and Volvo Hybrid Pivot on EVs - Nissan Dealer Profit Crisis

- Hyundai Surpasses GM Market Cap - VW Overtakes Tesla in Europe - Chinese EVs Surging in Mexico - Data Center Chip Shortages Affecting OEMs - New Mercedes S-Class and Level 4 Tech - VW Project Trinity and Recycling Hub - Renault Bringing Ampere In-House - Mazda and Volvo Hybrid Pivot on EVs - Nissan Dealer Profit Crisis

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Honda and VW are ready for a legal fight over the sales of their new electric vehicles.

I made it a whole two weeks into the new year without buying a new project… and then I blew it

We went over to the Grimmel's and met up with a few friends. We talked VW, nostalgia, and the future. Check it!

The baddest "Kat" in the Chevy truck world might surprise you—because it all started with Volkswagens. In this episode, we sit down with  "Dino Battilana, the mastermind behind the world-famous Dino Git Down Chevy truck show in Phoenix, Arizona, one of the largest and most influential classic Chevy C10 events in the country. For more than 10 years, Dino Git Down has drawn Chevy pickup trucks from all over the United States and international visitors, growing into an absolute monster of a show. With over 13,000 trucks attending last year, it has become a must-attend event for classic truck enthusiasts, custom builders, and C10 fans worldwide. But before the C10 fame, Dino's automotive journey began in the Volkswagen world. In this episode, we dive deep into his VW roots, his passion for air-cooled Volkswagens, and how that foundation shaped his approach to building, design, and community. We also break down his latest personal build—a jaw-dropping 1960 Volkswagen that defies categories. While it looks like a convertible, the window channels have been permanently sealed, making it a true open-air cruiser with a unique custom twist. This VW features air suspension by Levi at Pan Draggers, traditional styling mixed with modern creativity, and even subtle Chevy-inspired interior details—a perfect crossover of two iconic automotive worlds. We talk shop on custom fabrication, air-ride setups, vintage Volkswagen styling, and how his love for VW culture helped influence the growth of one of the biggest classic truck shows in the country. If you're into classic Volkswagens, Chevy C10 trucks, custom car culture, air suspension builds, automotive event history, or the evolution of car shows, this episode is a must-listen. We cover Dino's  full journey—from air-cooled VW beginnings to building an automotive empire—and how Dino Git Down became the global phenomenon it is today.  Enjoy

As we head into 2026, electricity grids aren't just under strain; they are facing transformational change because of the shifts in the ways that we work, entertain ourselves, and get around. EVs are one of the fastest-growing new loads on the grid in many parts of the world, but are also one of the least well-understood. They can exhibit flexibility that's mostly going unused today. Millions of EVs are already connected to the grid, and they're being treated as a problem instead of a solution. So how could they be used to ease that strain on electricity grids? What would it look like if we could turn EVs into really useful distributed energy resources (DERs)? Host Ed Crooks welcomes Apoorv Bhargava to the show for the first time. Apoorv is the CEO and co-founder of WeaveGrid, a company aiming to make EVs and other DERs function like dependable infrastructure for distribution grids. It wants provide utilities with trusted, repeatable, edge-level control of assets, rather than occasional, system-level demand response. Apoorv explains how it all works.Apoorv is a former student of regular guest Amy Myers Jaffe, who now teaches at New York University. She joins the show to argue that there is still a great deal of uncertainty around claims of using flexibility to reinforce. It isn't a black-and-white question, she says: flexibility only works when it's engineered, trusted and planned for at the distribution level, not improvised through emergency demand response. Together Ed, Apoorv and Amy debate how EVs and grids might be able to work together in the future, instead of against each other. They discuss consumer behaviour, politics and concerns over rising power bills as factors that will matter just as much as the evolution of the technology. The biggest grid upgrade opportunity may not be new wires, transformers or even power plants: it could be the Tesla, VW or BYD in your driveway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Raby is widely regarded as one of the world's leading experts on the Volkswagen Type 4 engine, with more than 30 years of hands-on experience building, developing, and refining air-cooled Type 4 VW engines. Since the late 1990s, Jake has been deeply involved in Type 4 engine rebuilding, performance development, and long-term reliability testing for platforms used in VW Bus, Porsche 914, and high-performance air-cooled Volkswagen applications. Over the decades, Jake has pushed the limits of the Type 4 air-cooled engine platform, pioneering advancements in cooling systems, cylinder head porting, plenum and intake temperature control, camshaft profiles, and custom internal components. Many of the bespoke Type 4 engine parts used in his builds were designed or commissioned specifically to solve known weaknesses and extract maximum horsepower while maintaining street-driven reliability. What sets Jake apart in the air-cooled Volkswagen Type 4 engine world is his uncompromising work ethic and attention to detail. Every engine is built as a custom, customer-specific Type 4 VW engine, focused on longevity, drivability, and real-world performance—not shortcuts. His mission has always been the advancement of the Type 4 VW hobby, ensuring these engines remain viable, powerful, and dependable decades after their original production. Beyond engine building, Jake has played a major role in Type 4 engine education, offering classes, technical training, and early-2000s instructional videos covering Type 4 engine teardown, inspection, and rebuild processes—resources that helped countless Volkswagen enthusiasts understand and preserve this unique engine platform. That innovation didn't stop with Volkswagen. Jake later applied his engineering mindset to the Porsche flat-six engine world, where he helped develop the widely known intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing solution, along with numerous other reliability upgrades for Porsche engines. This episode is packed with deep technical insight into Volkswagen Type 4 engines, air-cooled performance development, engine reliability, and decades of real-world testing. If you're passionate about VW Type 4 engines, air-cooled Volkswagens, Porsche engineering, or engine development at the highest level, this is an episode you won't want to miss.   www.letstalkdubs..com www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com use code LTD10 for 10% off your order  Info for Luft Zeigen here