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Die Batterie ist eine Schlüsselkomponente des Elektrofahrzeugs. Deutschland braucht eine integrierte Zell- und Batteriesystemproduktion. Diese zwei Sätze stammen aus dem Jahr 2010, sie stehen im ersten Zwischenbericht der Nationalen Plattform Elektromobilität, die von der damaligen Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel (CDU) ins Leben gerufen wurde. Die Erkenntnis ist also nicht neu. Doch mittlerweile ist der Weltmarkt für Batteriezellen fest in chinesischer Hand. In Deutschland scheiterten die meisten Versuche, eine Produktion aufzubauen. Spektakulär war das Aus für Northvolt im vergangenen Jahr, trotz hoher dreistelliger Millionenförderung. Zwar gibt es in Thüringen eine Fabrik, die Akkus in hohen Stückzahlen produziert. Sie gehört allerdings CATL, einem chinesischen Hersteller, der allein rund 40 Prozent des Weltmarkts bedient. Alle Hoffnung ruht nun auf einem Projekt der Volkswagen-Tochtergesellschaft PowerCo in Salzgitter. Wie es so weit kommen konnte, und warum wir die Hoffnung auf eine von China unabhängige Industrie trotzdem nicht aufgeben sollten, diskutieren wir in dieser Folge des Podcasts Digitalwirtschaft mit Professor Martin Winter. In der Autoindustrie wird der Elektrochemiker auch als „Batteriepapst“ bezeichnet, er forscht seit 30 Jahren an Akkus und war vom ersten Tag an Mitglied der Nationalen Plattform. Hauptberuflich ist er Wissenschaftlicher Direktor des MEET, des Batterieforschungszentrums der Universität Münster, das er selbst aufgebaut hat. Die Ursache für den Status quo sieht Winter zu wesentlichen Teilen im Beharrungsvermögen der deutschen Industrie sowie in der Illusion, man könne dauerhaft auf einen fairen Welthandel setzen. „Das haben wir selber zu verantworten“, sagt Winter. Eine profitable Produktion von Batterien setze voraus, dass man hohe Stückzahlen mit geringen Fehlerquoten erreicht. Dies aber sei nur mit entsprechender Erfahrung möglich. Deshalb rät Winter dazu, mit der Produktion so rasch wie möglich anzufangen. „Die Chancen sind da“, man müsse dafür jedoch das System so umbauen, dass weniger Verluste in Bürokratie und Regularien auftreten.

Die größte deutsche Automarke sorgt in der Nachrichtenflut für Lichtblicke. Den „Tagesanbruch" gibt es auch zum Nachlesen unter [t-online.de/tagesanbruch](https://www.t-online.de/tagesanbruch) Anmerkungen, Lob und Kritik gern an podcasts@t-online.de Den „Tagesanbruch“-Podcast gibt es immer montags bis freitags ab 6 Uhr zum Start in den Tag vorgelesen von einer freundlichen KI-Stimme – am Wochenende mit einer tiefgründigeren Diskussion. Verpassen Sie keine Folge und abonnieren Sie uns bei [Spotify] https://open.spotify.com/show/3v1HFmv3V3Zvp1R4BT3jlO?si=klrETGehSj2OZQ_dmB5Q9g), [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/de/podcast/t-online-tagesanbruch/id1374882499?mt=2), [Amazon Music](https://music.amazon.de/podcasts/961bad79-b3ba-4a93-9071-42e0d3cdd87f/tagesanbruch-von-t-online) oder überall sonst, wo es Podcasts gibt. Wenn Ihnen der Podcast gefällt, lassen Sie gern eine Bewertung da.

Der vierte Halt der Route26 führt Matthias in die VW-Stadt Wolfsburg — zu VfL-Legende Alexandra Popp. Die 145-malige Nationalspielerin und Olympiasiegerin von 2016 blickt vor ihrem Wechsel zum BVB auf ihre erfolgreiche Zeit beim VfL Wolfsburg zurück, in der sie siebenmal Deutsche Meisterin und elfmal Pokalsiegerin wurde. Außerdem spricht sie über ihre Vorfreude auf die WM 2026 und darüber, wie wichtig ein funktionierendes Mannschaftsgefüge für den Erfolg ist.

Dieser Podcast könnte Folgendes beinhalten: WM, Real Madrid, Champions League, Tor, Cristiano Ronaldo, Relegation, Kapitän, Verletzung, Bas Dost, Stefan Kuntz, Niko Kovač, Oliver Glasner, Homeoffice, Wolfsburg, VW, Fonds, Marke, Thomas Müller, neue Chancen.Vor gut einem Jahr war Maximilian Arnold zum ersten Mal zu Gast. Dazwischen ist viel passiert – und kaum etwas davon war positiv: Der VfL Wolfsburg ist erstmals nach 29 Bundesliga-Saisons abgestiegen, und ausgerechnet der Kapitän musste verletzt von der Tribüne zusehen.Wir sprechen über die Gründe für den Abstieg, über 32 aus der Führung verschenkte Punkte, über das Champions-League-Aus gegen Real Madrid vor zehn Jahren – und darüber, wie man nach der schlimmsten Niederlage wieder nach vorne findet.00:00:00 – Intro00:01:12 – WM 2026 Prognosen00:04:05 – Champions-League-Aus gegen CR7 & Co.00:08:05 – Abstieg nach 29 Jahren Bundesliga00:17:11 – Fitness und Relegation00:20:22 – Drei Trainer in einer Saison00:23:12 – Der Tiefpunkt00:27:44 – Verletzt nur zusehen: Ohnmacht des Kapitäns00:32:34 – „Du bist doch gar nicht verletzt"00:38:24 – Teamchemie und der Bayern-Kakadu00:43:00 – Die besten Trainer: Kuntz, Kovač, Glasner00:58:20 – VfL Wolfsburg & VW01:04:11 – Zukunft und wie man wieder nach vorne findetMaximilian ArnoldInstagramFolge uns aufYouTubeInstagramTikTokKontaktwww.bta-pod.comMark Hartmann

This week Tom opens the show clarifying the difference between mild-hybrid and full-hybrid applications. Tom notes that mild hybrid drivetrains are found mostly on European luxury vehicles. In advance of chatting with Scout Motors' Ryan Decker, Jill and Tom discuss how few all-new car brands have been launched in the past 25 years. Listen in for a list. Still in the first segment, the hosts are joined by fellow automotive journalist Ed Piotrowski. Ed attended the 2026 Midwest Automotive Media Association Spring Rally, and wrote a comparison review of four compact crossovers: The Jeep Cherokee, Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4, and Volkswagen Tiguan. There's big news here, as for 2026 the Jeep and Toyota are all new--and now hybrid only--the Mazda is redesigned, and the VW has been treated to an updated powertrain. Listen in for Ed's insights. In the second segment, the hosts are Joined by Scout Motors Vice President of Strategy and Branding Ryan Decker. Ryan shares details regarding Scout's position in the market place, the products themselves, and what to expect regarding Scout's direct-to-consumer sales plan. In the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tom's "Is it still being built?" quiz. After the quiz Jill talks a little about the redesigned Subaru Outback Wilderness, with which she recently spent time.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hier kannst du die Keynote bewerten: https://www.provenexpert.com/thetraveleo/5evq/Du hast keine Lust mehr auf deinen 9-5-Job und möchtest lieber frei & ortsunabhängig als Social Media Manager arbeiten? Dann sei gerne bei meinem nächsten kostenlosen Social Freelance Online-Training dabei: https://www.thetraveleo.eu/social-freedomMeld dich gerne bei Fragen aller Art per Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetraveleo/Oder per Mail: ⁠⁠mail@thetraveleo.com⁠⁠Warteliste für die Content-Pipeline:https://warteliste.soulcialful.de_________________________________________Manchmal kommt im Leben ein Anruf, mit dem du absolut nicht rechnest.Und 72 Stunden später stehst du plötzlich auf der Mainstage der größten digitalen Nomadenkonferenz, vor über 400 Menschen, und merkst, dass gerade ein richtig großer Traum von dir wahr wird.Genau das ist mir letzte Woche in Berlin passiert.In dieser Folge bekommst du meine komplette Keynote inklusive Anmoderation und meiner Learnings der vorherigen 72 Stunden. Spoiler: Es war wild.Was dich erwartet:- Wie ich eine 30-minütige Keynote in 72 Stunden vorbereitet habe- Warum Communities das vielleicht wichtigste Asset überhaupt sind, wenn du frei leben und arbeiten willst- Und warum du dem Leben unbedingt sagen solltest, was du von ihm willstMein Tipp: Schau dir die Folge als Video an. Und wenn dir die Keynote gefallen hat: Hinterlass dem Podcast gerne 5 Sterne. Das hilft mir wirklich sehr!Hier findest du außerdem den Link zur offiziellen Bewertung der Keynote — falls du auch da kurz Feedback hinterlassen magst, würde mich das wahnsinnig freuen

¿Sabías que Chattanooga es la sede de la Selección Española para el Mundial? En este episodio de Marcogeek El podcast, exploramos a fondo esta increíble ciudad de Tennessee. No te pierdas:

¿Sabías que Chattanooga es la sede de la Selección Española para el Mundial? En este episodio de Marcogeek El podcast, exploramos a fondo esta increíble ciudad de Tennessee. No te pierdas:

The 2026 VW show season is officially underway, and Bill is gearing up for one of the biggest Volkswagen adventures of the year. Before heading overseas, Bill will be taking the legendary Type 34 Karmann Ghia "Zorba" to two major events: Luft Zeigen on June 13th and the EMPI 70th Anniversary Celebration on June 20th. From there, the journey continues across the Atlantic to the United Kingdom, where he'll pick up the famous orange Katastrophenschutz Bus and begin an epic European road trip. The route will take Bill and friends from the UK across the Netherlands and into Germany for the world-famous Hessisch Oldendorf Volkswagen Treffen, one of the most significant vintage VW events on the planet. After Germany, the adventure continues through Europe before arriving in Belgium for the legendary European Bug-In at Chimay, where thousands of air-cooled Volkswagen enthusiasts gather each year. Joining Bill this week is longtime friend and VW builder Andy Finch, who shares the details of the upcoming trip, the planning involved in driving a classic Volkswagen across multiple countries, and some of the incredible destinations, collections, and VW enthusiasts they'll be visiting along the way. Andy also gives listeners an inside look at what's happening at his shop, including several exciting restoration projects, new builds, and some fresh equipment and products he'll be unveiling this season. The conversation dives into vintage Volkswagen culture, European road-tripping, restoration craftsmanship, and the friendships that make the VW community unlike any other automotive hobby in the world. Whether you're dreaming about driving a split-window Bus across Europe, attending Hessisch Oldendorf, or simply love hearing stories about classic Volkswagens and the people who keep them alive, this episode is packed with adventure, history, and plenty of VW talk. We can also never thank Russel Richie enough for being so involved in the VW seem to put so much of this together. We'll have him on the podcast real soon. In This Episode: Bill's 2026 European VW road trip plans Taking Zorba to Luft Zeigen and the EMPI 70th Anniversary Picking up the Katastrophenschutz Bus in the UK Driving across England, the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium Hessisch Oldendorf Volkswagen Treffen preview European Bug-In at Chimay Andy Finch's latest restoration projects New shop developments and upcoming debuts Vintage VW travel tips and road trip preparation Why the European VW scene is unlike anywhere else in the world

Die Autohersteller BMW, Mercedes und VW arbeiten viel weniger profitabel als internationale Konkurrenten. Das liegt an teuren Überkapazitäten, hohen Investitionen und einem schleppenden Geschäft mit E-Autos. Anderswo läuft es deutlich besser.**********In dieser Folge mit: Moderation: Lena Mempel Gesprächspartnerin: Anne Tepper, Deutschlandfunk-Nova-Nachrichten**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .

Laut EY-Analyse der größten Autohersteller sanken die Umsätze von VW, Mercedes-Benz und BMW von Januar bis März im Vergleich zum Vorjahresquartal um 4,3 Prozent. Die Konkurrenz hatte meist Zuwächse.

Florida had no Ted Bundy file. Florida had no idea he was coming.He arrived in Tallahassee on January 8, 1978, under the name Chris Hagen, with stolen credit cards and a room at a boarding house six blocks from the Chi Omega sorority at Florida State University. He spent a week at the disco next door. Sorority sisters reportedly noticed a man staring at them from the bar. Nobody thought anything of it.January 15, 3:00 AM. Nita Neary, returning from a date, sees a masked man on the stairs carrying an oak log. He runs. She runs upstairs. Margaret Bowman, twenty-one. Lisa Levy, twenty. Both killed. Kathy Kleiner and Karen Chandler, both severely injured. Then four blocks to Dunwoody Street — Cheryl Thomas, twenty-one, attacked in her apartment, deafened for life. A neighbor heard the noise and called police.Tallahassee had a crime scene nobody had ever seen before. The investigators photographed the bite mark on Lisa Levy. They did not yet know whose teeth made it.Three weeks later, he approached a fourteen-year-old girl in Jacksonville. Her brother wrote his plate on his palm and called it in. The next morning, twelve-year-old Kimberly Leach walked across a school yard to get her purse and was seen speaking to a man near a white van. She was not seen alive again.February 15, 1:34 AM. Pensacola. Officer David Lee ran a stolen plate on an orange VW. The driver fought. Two warning shots. The most wanted man in America was in a Pensacola holding cell, and nobody knew it until he said his own name two days later.This is the fourth of five conversations in Ted Bundy: History's Hidden Killers. The three weeks he was anonymous again — and what they cost.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#TedBundy #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #ChiOmega #FSU #Tallahassee #Florida #KimberlyLeach #NitaNeary #TrueCrimePodcast

Markus Will, heise-online-Chefredakteur Dr. Volker Zota und Malte Kirchner sprechen in dieser Ausgabe der #heiseshow unter anderem über folgende Themen: - Build Dir Deine Meinung: Microsoft will Windows zur KI-Agenten-Plattform machen – Auf der Entwicklerkonferenz Microsoft Build 2026 steht erneut Künstliche Intelligenz ganz oben auf der Agenda. Microsoft kündigt an, Windows zu einer nativen Agent-Runtime zu machen. Ist Windows damit noch ein Betriebssystem oder nur noch eine KI-Plattform? Wer profitiert wirklich von dieser Entwicklung – Entwickler oder vor allem Microsoft? - Falsch abgebogen? VW schränkt Zugriff auf Fahrzeugdaten ein – Durch eine plötzliche API-Änderung von Volkswagen haben Besitzer von Elektrofahrzeugen des Konzerns keinen Zugriff mehr auf ihre eigenen Fahrzeugdaten über Drittanbieter-Tools. VWs Vorgehen wirft die Frage auf, wie es mit dem Recht der Fahrzeugbesitzer auf einfachen Datenzugang steht. Haben Fahrzeugkäufer überhaupt ein Recht auf Echtzeit-Zugriff zu den Daten ihres eigenen Autos? Und setzt der EU Data Act hier wirklich wirksame Grenzen? - Gefährlich: US-Behörden beobachten Tech-Kritiker als Extremisten – Interne Dokumente von US-Sicherheitsbehörden wie dem Heimatschutzministerium und dem FBI zeigen, dass technikkritische Bewegungen unter Beobachtung stehen und intern vor einem wachsenden „Anti-Tech-Extremismus“ gewarnt wird. Dabei geraten auch ganz normale Protestveranstaltungen und öffentliche Versammlungen in den Fokus. Wo verläuft die Grenze zwischen legitimer Technikkritik und dem, was Behörden als Extremismus einstufen? Und was bedeutet diese Entwicklung für die Meinungsfreiheit in einer zunehmend digitalisierten Gesellschaft? Außerdem wieder mit dabei: ein Nerd-Geburtstag, das WTF der Woche und knifflige Quizfragen.

Markus Will, heise-online-Chefredakteur Dr. Volker Zota und Malte Kirchner sprechen in dieser Ausgabe der #heiseshow unter anderem über folgende Themen: - Build Dir Deine Meinung: Microsoft will Windows zur KI-Agenten-Plattform machen – Auf der Entwicklerkonferenz Microsoft Build 2026 steht erneut Künstliche Intelligenz ganz oben auf der Agenda. Microsoft kündigt an, Windows zu einer nativen Agent-Runtime zu machen. Ist Windows damit noch ein Betriebssystem oder nur noch eine KI-Plattform? Wer profitiert wirklich von dieser Entwicklung – Entwickler oder vor allem Microsoft? - Falsch abgebogen? VW schränkt Zugriff auf Fahrzeugdaten ein – Durch eine plötzliche API-Änderung von Volkswagen haben Besitzer von Elektrofahrzeugen des Konzerns keinen Zugriff mehr auf ihre eigenen Fahrzeugdaten über Drittanbieter-Tools. VWs Vorgehen wirft die Frage auf, wie es mit dem Recht der Fahrzeugbesitzer auf einfachen Datenzugang steht. Haben Fahrzeugkäufer überhaupt ein Recht auf Echtzeit-Zugriff zu den Daten ihres eigenen Autos? Und setzt der EU Data Act hier wirklich wirksame Grenzen? - Gefährlich: US-Behörden beobachten Tech-Kritiker als Extremisten – Interne Dokumente von US-Sicherheitsbehörden wie dem Heimatschutzministerium und dem FBI zeigen, dass technikkritische Bewegungen unter Beobachtung stehen und intern vor einem wachsenden „Anti-Tech-Extremismus“ gewarnt wird. Dabei geraten auch ganz normale Protestveranstaltungen und öffentliche Versammlungen in den Fokus. Wo verläuft die Grenze zwischen legitimer Technikkritik und dem, was Behörden als Extremismus einstufen? Und was bedeutet diese Entwicklung für die Meinungsfreiheit in einer zunehmend digitalisierten Gesellschaft? Außerdem wieder mit dabei: ein Nerd-Geburtstag, das WTF der Woche und knifflige Quizfragen.

Markus Will, heise-online-Chefredakteur Dr. Volker Zota und Malte Kirchner sprechen in dieser Ausgabe der #heiseshow unter anderem über folgende Themen: - Build Dir Deine Meinung: Microsoft will Windows zur KI-Agenten-Plattform machen – Auf der Entwicklerkonferenz Microsoft Build 2026 steht erneut Künstliche Intelligenz ganz oben auf der Agenda. Microsoft kündigt an, Windows zu einer nativen Agent-Runtime zu machen. Ist Windows damit noch ein Betriebssystem oder nur noch eine KI-Plattform? Wer profitiert wirklich von dieser Entwicklung – Entwickler oder vor allem Microsoft? - Falsch abgebogen? VW schränkt Zugriff auf Fahrzeugdaten ein – Durch eine plötzliche API-Änderung von Volkswagen haben Besitzer von Elektrofahrzeugen des Konzerns keinen Zugriff mehr auf ihre eigenen Fahrzeugdaten über Drittanbieter-Tools. VWs Vorgehen wirft die Frage auf, wie es mit dem Recht der Fahrzeugbesitzer auf einfachen Datenzugang steht. Haben Fahrzeugkäufer überhaupt ein Recht auf Echtzeit-Zugriff zu den Daten ihres eigenen Autos? Und setzt der EU Data Act hier wirklich wirksame Grenzen? - Gefährlich: US-Behörden beobachten Tech-Kritiker als Extremisten – Interne Dokumente von US-Sicherheitsbehörden wie dem Heimatschutzministerium und dem FBI zeigen, dass technikkritische Bewegungen unter Beobachtung stehen und intern vor einem wachsenden „Anti-Tech-Extremismus“ gewarnt wird. Dabei geraten auch ganz normale Protestveranstaltungen und öffentliche Versammlungen in den Fokus. Wo verläuft die Grenze zwischen legitimer Technikkritik und dem, was Behörden als Extremismus einstufen? Und was bedeutet diese Entwicklung für die Meinungsfreiheit in einer zunehmend digitalisierten Gesellschaft? Außerdem wieder mit dabei: ein Nerd-Geburtstag, das WTF der Woche und knifflige Quizfragen.

We got to sit down with Aaron and talk about his love for cars, his father's Audi intuition, and of course, 40s In A Bag! Check it...

En este episodio, El Admin y el Mago analizan a fondo la nueva Soueast S08 y debaten sobre el polémico auto TT de Tlaxcala. Además, exploran el fenómeno de las ediciones mundialistas de marcas como Kia, Hyundai y VW, cerrando con el análisis del GP de Mónaco.

Ted Bundy crossed a state line in September 1974 and became a new person. Washington had his name. Washington had his composite. Washington had two hundred thousand tips. None of it followed him to Utah.He arrived in Salt Lake City as a first-year law student with clean plates and a clean record. Between October 1974 and August 1975, he moved across Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. Nancy Wilcox, sixteen, vanished in Holladay. Melissa Smith, seventeen, the police chief's daughter, was found in a canyon nine days after she disappeared. Laura Aime, seventeen, left a Halloween party and was found on Thanksgiving Day. Caryn Campbell, twenty-three, walked down a brightly lit hallway at a Colorado ski lodge and never reached her room.On Taylor Mountain back in Washington, forestry students found four skulls: Lynda Healy, Susan Rancourt, Kathy Parks, Brenda Ball. Their families were burying daughters while Utah was just beginning to look.The break came from two directions. Carol DaRonch, eighteen, who had fought her way out of Bundy's Volkswagen on November 8, 1974 — the only survivor who could identify him. And Sergeant Bob Hayward, parked in his own driveway, who chased a dark VW at 2:30 AM and found a kit in the front seat that no law student has a reason to carry.When Detective Jerry Thompson connected the name Bundy to DaRonch's case and called Colorado and Washington, the files crossed state lines for the first time in nineteen months.This is the second of five conversations in Ted Bundy: History's Hidden Killers. The killer who used geography as a weapon. The survivor who refused to disappear. The accident that finally made three states see the same man.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#TedBundy #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #Utah #Colorado #CarolDaRonch #Survivor #SerialKiller #TrueCrimePodcast #ColdCase

Die deutsche Autoindustrie steht vor einem historischen Umbruch. VW, BMW und Mercedes haben in China über Jahrzehnte Milliarden verdient - doch nun drehen chinesische Hersteller den Spieß um. Mit günstigen E-Autos, eigener Batterietechnologie und enormer Geschwindigkeit greifen sie die deutschen Konzerne frontal an.

Du hast keine Lust mehr auf deinen 9-5-Job und möchtest lieber frei & ortsunabhängig als Social Media Manager arbeiten? Dann sei gerne bei meinem nächsten kostenlosen Social Freelance Online-Training dabei: https://www.thetraveleo.eu/social-freedomMeld dich gerne bei Fragen aller Art per Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetraveleo/Oder per Mail: ⁠⁠mail@thetraveleo.com⁠⁠Warteliste für die Content-Pipeline:https://warteliste.soulcialful.de_________________________________________Maren hat im Mai 2025 die Diagnose Brustkrebs bekommen. Ein paar Monate später hat sie angefangen, ihr eigenes Business aufzubauen — heute betreut sie fünf Kunden.In dieser Folge erzählt Maren, wie sie das durchgestanden und warum sie sich mitten in der härtesten Phase ihres Lebens für ein eigenes Business entschieden hat.Ganz ehrlich: Das ist eine der emotionalsten Folgen, die ich bisher aufgenommen habe. Und gleichzeitig eine der wichtigsten. Weil Maren zeigt, was möglich ist, wenn man 'JA' zum Leben sagt.Viel Spaß mit dieser Folge — und ganz viele Momentimpulse.

Waarom wordt Amelia Earhart maar niet gevonden? Elke vijf jaar is het weer raak (en altijd weer loos alarm) als een stuk geblutst aluminium aangetroffen wordt op een onbewoond eiland. Maar zolang er nog spannende boeken verkocht worden, en er nog heftig-speculatieve docu's op TV zijn, komt het laatste hoofdruk van dit meeslepende Amerikaanse levensverhaal maar niet in zicht…laat staan voorzien van een happy end. En dan: waarom stortten maar liefst tweehonderd van negenhonderdenzestien (!) Duitse Starfighters neer? Onnozele piloten? Fout vertaalde POH's? Technici, weggekocht door BMW en VW? Goof & Goot speculeren - zoals gewoonlijk - weer flink op los, maar toch ontegenzeglijk soms met enige kennis van zaken. En waarom leidde de Ede-Wageningse Rudy de topterrorist Mohamed Atta eigenlijk op? Om WTC's bllind binnen te vliegen? Terwijl er al vermoedens waren? Goof weet intussen dat er administratief niks ontbrak aan 's mans opleiding. Enne…wat get-there-itis? De ernstigste ziekte van de luchtvaart? Ooit van gehoord, of zelfs zelf ervaren? Dan tot slot: gaan er nu eindelijk elektrische drones pendelen tussen Schiphol en het Amsterdamse Museumplein? Luistert nu allen braaf, dan bent u weer op de hoogte!

Mit einem Kader, den keiner wollte, undisziplinierten Spielern und ohne richtige Führung rutscht der VfL in Liga zwei. Und das obwohl es auch richtige Entscheidungen gab, wie Rebecca van der Meyden berichtet.

What started as a great weekend at the drag strip quickly turned into a moment no racer ever wants to experience. Longtime Volkswagen enthusiast and drag racer Tony Moreci joins us to share the story behind the crash that damaged his iconic 1954 Ragtop Beetle during a recent racing event. Tony has spent decades behind the wheel of this legendary Oval-window Beetle, campaigning it at tracks across the country and earning respect throughout the vintage Volkswagen drag racing community. In this episode, we break down exactly what happened on race day, the sequence of events leading up to the accident, and the emotions that follow when years of hard work and history are suddenly put at risk in a matter of seconds. Beyond the crash itself, we take a look into the history of Tony's '54 Ragtop—its evolution from a classic street car into a well-known drag racing machine—and the memories attached to a car that has become part of his identity. We also reflect on our longtime friendship, the experiences we've shared over the years, and our connection through the legendary DBK Car Club. This conversation isn't just about bent sheet metal and damaged parts. It's about perseverance, friendship, the risks that come with motorsports, and the passion that keeps racers coming back to the starting line. Whether you're a Volkswagen drag racing fan, a vintage VW enthusiast, or simply appreciate the stories behind the people and cars that shape our hobby, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

This week on the pod, Seth and Josh welcome Ziggy Marley! Ziggy talks all about growing up in Kingston as the son of Bob Marley, what his father's fame felt like during his childhood, and the family trips that shaped him: from modest weekends in the Jamaican countryside to traveling to Zimbabwe for the country's 1980 independence celebration. He also shares stories about moving to Delaware for a year, experiencing snow for the first time, visiting Miami, and meeting half-siblings during rides in the family's yellow VW. Plus, Ziggy also chats about his upcoming studio album "Brightside," out now! Watch more Family Trips episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlqYOfxU_jQem4_NRJPM8_wLBrEEQ17B6 ------------------------- Support our sponsors: Shopify Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/trips Rula Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/trips #rulapod First Leaf Stop settling for wines that don't quite hit the mark. Head to https://TryFirstleaf.com/trips to sign up and you'll get fifty percent off your first box PLUS free shipping for an entire year. ------------------------- Family Trips is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Theme song written and performed by Jeff Tweedy. ------------------------- About the Show: Lifelong brothers Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers ask guests to relive childhood memories, unforgettable family trips, and other disasters! New Episodes of Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers are available every Tuesday. ------------------------- Executive Producers: Rob Holysz, Jeph Porter, Natalie Holysz Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Coordinating Producer: Derek Johnson Video Editor: Josh Windisch Mix & Master: Josh Windisch Episode Artwork: Analise Jorgensen #familytrips #sethmeyers #joshmeyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month's Drive Thru News mixes banter and headlines with a “What Should I Buy?” story: Brad abandons his troubled orange Mk4 GTI “Pumpkin Spice” after finding oil-and-coolant “chocolate milk” from internal failure and frame misalignment, then buys a high-mileage Vortex Blue Turbo Beetle (one of 2,000 U.S. cars) that's clean, street legal, and likely chipped, prompting naming jokes and parts-swapping plans. The crew debates VW's business turmoil, an allegedly Mk4-inspired Mk9 Golf design, the 2027 ID.Buzz return, Porsche EV uncertainty, a Cayenne Electric Coupe, simulated “manual” shift-by-wire, and Brembo's non-hydraulic brake system. Other topics include Stellantis moves and factory health complaints, BMW killing the Z4 but teasing a manual M3 CS, an ugly Mercedes EV, discounted Hertz Shelby Mach-Es, an Outlander recall and handling rant, a pristine 1992 Scirocco auction, Cybertruck mishaps, books and upcoming events, Florida flying-car talk, sim-racing updates, and 24 Hours of Lemons prep including a risky wheel-sourcing tow story. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Drive Thru Kickoff 00:00:49 Buying yet another VW?!? 00:05:27 Pumpkin Spice Autopsy 00:09:15 Naming The Blue Beetle 00:11:09 Parting Out The Orange GTI and Resisting The Porsche Temptress 00:18:01 VW Business Model Panic 00:19:41 Mark 9 Golf Controversy 00:21:21 ID.Buzz Returns? Price Debate! 00:24:24 Porsche EV Hype and Cayenne Electric Coupe Roast 00:30:22 Fake Manual "Shift By Wire" and "Brake By Wire" Warning 00:37:39 Nurburgring Record Eye Roll 00:39:15 What's going on at Stellantis? 00:44:59 BMW Z4 Farewell and Manual M3 CS rumored for US 00:46:55 Ugly Mercedes Concept - The AMG GT 4 door 00:49:40 Hertz Shelby Mach-E Fire Sale 00:51:49 Mitsubishi Outlander Rental Nightmare 00:54:59 Lost and Found Scirocco GT-II 00:57:42 Cybertruck Recall Chaos 01:00:42 Book Club Updates 01:02:49 Events and Automobilia 01:04:16 Flying Cars and Florida Men 01:09:38 Motorsports Legends Series 01:13:12 Sim Racing Updates 01:16:24 Our Lemons Prep and Towing Nightmares 01:26:46 Wrap Up and Thanks ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram

Has the Unnamed Automotive Podcast really never reviewed a Volkswagen Jetta? That's situation has been resolved, and Benjamin has a full and thorough test of the German compact car, as Sami asks him tons of questions. What makes the Jetta a worthy pick over other small sedans? And how does it compare to hybrid options out there? Benjamin has plenty answers as we review this sedan for the first time ever. Then Sami checks out the 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor, an off road variant of the three-row crossover that replaces the old Timberline trim. Packed with a 3.0L turbocharged engine, the Ford Explorer has plenty of cool features and equipment, but Sami was really caught off guard by the hands-free driving tech. Thanks for listening!

FOLLOW UP: CUSTOMERS ARE NOT GETTING MG3 SEAT FIXEuroNCAP has called on customers with MG3s to get the free fix to their seats, following the failure under testing in September 2025. A front crash test exposed the issue with one side of the driver's seat moving forward 111.5mm, mid impact. MG has an approved solution. For more on this story, click this Carscoops article link here.JLR FINANCIAL RESULTSJLR posted a loss of £244 million, for the last financial year. The company was impacted by the cyber attack, tariffs, a dwindling Chinese market for Western cars and the transition of Jaguar. The company has also stated that it will be seeking to cut around £1.7 million in costs over the next two years. You can read more by clicking this Autocar article link here.JAGUAR NAME THEIR FIRST NEW CAR OF REBRANDJaguar has named the electric GT due to be launched this year, the Type 01. Apparently, this ties into their heritage, for example the D-Type and E-Type. If you wish to read more, including the incredibly incisive comment from Hyfrith, click this Autocar article link here.ASTON MARTIN SOUGHT MORE NEW FINANCINGAston Martin had to seek more emergency funding, just two weeks ago, as it received £50 million from the consortium led by Lawrence Stroll. This is the eighth time they have had to do so, since the company launched it's IPO in 2018. Click this Carscoops article link here for more.STELLANTIS AND DONGFENG SIGN CHINA DEALStellantis has signed a deal with Dongfeng to build two new Peugeot and two new Jeep vehicles in China, for the local market as well as export. This is the first step on the company's new strategy of building partnerships in markets to help expand globally. For more on this, click the Autocar article link here.XPENG IN TALKS WITH VW OVER BUYING EUROPEAN FACTORYXpeng is the latest Chinese brand to seek to buy a European factory from a local market manufacturer, this time via Volkswagen. The two companies already work with each other, as VW is using Xpeng's software-defined platform for their Chinese market vehicles. To read more about this story, click this EV Powered article link here.RULES BENT FOR SOME EV VANSThe Government has changed rules for EV vans plated to 4.25 tonnes, which aligns the requirements for running them to those of a 3.5 tonne vehicle. This removes the need for a yearly MOT, the use of tachographs by drivers and more. You can find out more, by clicking this Professional Van article link here.AUDI USE UNIQUE IDENTIFIER FOR APP THAT ALL CAN SEEThe myAudi app and service has been found to be using the VIN of cars as the unique identifier for authorisation purposes. This means anyone who can read the VIN, which is displayed for all to see, can gain access to that vehicle via the app and mobile service. There are more issues as well, but CARIAD has addressed some of them. However, they have not acknowledged the work of the researcher or paid them a bounty which is unacceptable behaviour from a company like the Volkswagen Group. You can read more, by clicking Andrea Pierini's blog post on what he found here.If you like what we do, on this show, and think it is worth a £1.00, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Here is the link to that CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PODCASTNEW NEW CAR NEWS -Volkswagen ID Polo GTIVW has revealed the ID Polo GTI, including specifications. Recognisable as a Polo this will come with 52kWh battery, giving 223bhp via a single motor, meaning a 0-62mph time of 6.8 seconds and topping out at 109mph. The price is expected to start around £33,500. Click this Autocar article to read more.Volkswagen ID BuzzVW are updating the ID Buzz in line with the rest of their range in terms of the interior, infotainment and the return of physical buttons. Additionally, one pedal driving is now possible. The battery and drivetrain specifications remain the same. Click this EV Powered article link here to read more.Renault 4 Plein Sud and JP4x4 conceptYou get an extra bonus this week as there were two announcements from Renault, for their 4. One you will be able to buy, whilst the other is a cool concept. Apologies for Andrew murdering the pronunciation of Plein Sud, but ignoring that it is essentially a full length canvas sunroof harking back to the time when manufacturers made such things. Looks great and will add some fun to the ownership. Click this Motoring Research article link here for more.The JP4x4 concept is a sort of beach buggy pick-up mashup. Looks fun and cool and it is great to see a brand experimenting like this, especially considering the market conditions at this time. Click this Motoring Research article link for more.LUNCHTIME READ: RENAISSANCE MANFor a change our recommendation to you is not an adventure or something whimsical but an interview with the new European head of design for Stellantis, Gilles Vidal. He talks at about the challenges that Stellantis have and how he hopes to help shape their future. We have, particularly in the last few weeks, discussed the company and how it can drag itself out of the mire it is in, therefore we thought it would be interesting for you to read what one of the most important people they have think they can. Click this Autocar article link here for more.LIST OF THE WEEK: 25 CARS THAT ARE 60 IN 2026Once again we bring you a slideshow that might cause you to refuse to believe in the passage of time, as Classic & Sports Car has 25 cars that hit 60 years old this year. Click the link here to see what your options are.AND FINALLY: CRAZY NEW YORK FIREFIGHTER RACINGIn New York there is a competition for firefighters that includes a sort of drag racing car and tasks by the firefighters clinging onto the side and back of these crazy looking vehicles. It has to be seen to be believed. Click this link here from The Autopian for more.

The Unnamed Automtoive Podcast jumps back into the subcompact sphere and gets to review the 2026 Volkswagen Taos. Benjamin wonders what the correct pronounciation of the crossover is, then gets into the nitty gritty about the pros and cons of this small, but steady SUV. They also talk about what makes for a good subcompact crossover, and what doesn't make the cut. Then Sami brings up some recent harrowing news about Honda, and the weird pricing strategy over at Toyota regarding its three-row crossovers. Thanks for listening!

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

Four stories today — all connected to your NIO position.NIO reports Q1 2026 earnings on May 21st before US marketsopen. Three things to watch on the call: whether revenuegrowth outpaced delivery growth as management guided,whether gross margin held above 17.5% from Q4 2025,and what William Li says about ES9 and L80 demand momentum.April delivery breakdown: the ES8 delivered 13,020 units —44% of NIO's entire monthly volume. The 5566 lineup(ET5, ET5 Touring, ES6, EC6) is under significant pressurewith meaningful year-over-year declines across every model.In Q1 the ES8 accounted for over 77% of NIO-brand deliveries.That's a company running on one engine. The ES9 and L80are engines two and three — both launching in the next 15 days.Every major automaker now wants chip independence.Volkswagen announced it's developing its own automotiveSystem-on-Chip in China for Level 3 autonomous driving.VW is already using Xpeng's Turing chip in its firstall-electric China SUV — the ID. UNYX 08 — which justentered production with deliveries starting by end of June.Reports from the Chinese internet suggest NIO is planningto sell its Shenji NX9031 chip to other manufacturersafter spinning off the chip business. The Apple siliconplaybook applied to automotive.April CPI dropped today at 3.8% year over year — thehighest since May 2023. Gasoline up 28.4% annually.Beef up 14.8%. Airline fares up 20.7%. Real wages fell.Bank of America now forecasts no Fed rate cuts untilthe second half of 2027. Traders are pricing a 30%chance of an actual rate hike by year end.The macro headwind is real. It's Iran-driven.It resolves when Hormuz resolves. Until then —watch oil, not the Dow.Also — missed yesterday. Writing a book. More soon.

This week we discuss the shake up between VW, Porsche, Bugatti and Rimac, very interesting times ahead. We've also got yet more Denza news and of course, 2 truths and 1 lie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

- Sales Below Expectations, Not Likely to Improve - Kia Slashes EV6 Pricing - Geely Buying Part of Ford's Spain Plant - GM Works to Fill Skilled Trades Shortage - VW Sets Fastest Front-Drive Car Record - Turkish Startup Partners with CATL - Lexus Gets 1st 3-Row EV - BMW iX3 Starts at $63K - Mercedes Reveals Pricing for New C-Class EV

- Sales Below Expectations, Not Likely to Improve - Kia Slashes EV6 Pricing - Geely Buying Part of Ford's Spain Plant - GM Works to Fill Skilled Trades Shortage - VW Sets Fastest Front-Drive Car Record - Turkish Startup Partners with CATL - Lexus Gets 1st 3-Row EV - BMW iX3 Starts at $63K - Mercedes Reveals Pricing for New C-Class EV

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman drive the Revology 1967 GT500 and ponder the difference between "replica" and "recreation"; the gov. has mandated your car spies on you; Mercedes project update; and Patreon questions include: Will fun cars get cheaper as people die? Favorite "appropriate" story from a Road & Track trip. How to avoid ruining your canyon car Rich man / poor man: seat setup edition Does the Coyote engine "ruin" an old car? Why LHD cars are worth more than RHD More fun: Fresh summer tires or worn winter tires? Engines that would be improved with more or fewer cylinders VW's sale of Bugatti's effect on car values Rebuild my BMW inline-4 or swap it for a 6? Mustang Dark Horse auto: a buy at $50k? Do only journos care about the Nissan Z chassis Ford ditching the Shelby name Proudest work moment Forks up or down? And more! Recorded May 1, 2026   Show Notes Aura Frames Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/TIRE. Promo Code TIRE   HimsFor simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/TIRE.   TrueWerk Upgrade to the T2 WerkPant and stay comfortable no matter what the day brings. Get 15% off your first order at https://TRUEWERK.com with code tire.   Drive Podcast Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!thesmokingtire   Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE   Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities.   Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE   Your generous donation to Dream Giveaway goes directly to New Beginning Children's Homes, a 501(c)(3) organization (Federal ID# 27-5011514). Thanks to your donations, unrestricted grants are awarded to charities such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Honor Flight of West Central Florida, 4Kids, National Guard Educational Foundation, Victory Junction, Building Homes For Heroes, and Healing4Heroes⁠   ⁠To read more about Dream Giveaway and the charities our giveaways help benefit.  https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/about. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

Episode #250 of China EVs & More dives into a turning point moment for the global auto industry as China's EV market enters a new phase ahead of the Beijing Auto Show.Tu Le and Lei Xing break down an explosion of flagship SUV launches across Chinese brands — from NIO, XPeng, Zeekr, and LeapMotor — all competing in the same $40K–$60K range with similar tech, features, and performance. The result? A hyper-competitive market where price has become the ultimate differentiator.  But that's just one side of the story.The episode also explores:Why Chinese EVs are converging on identical feature sets (800V, ADAS, AI chassis)How foreign automakers (VW, Nissan, Audi) are attempting a comeback in ChinaWhy marketing costs and partnerships may determine survival for legacy OEMsAnd how China's EV ecosystem is shifting from price wars → brand differentiationThis is not just about China anymore — it's about who wins the global auto reset.

In this episode, we welcome Derek Reed, Vice President with Buses By The Beach, and Jeremy Czubko, Ambassador with the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. Derek and Jeremy gave us a preview of the 2026 Bus Benefit. For over 20 years, this West Michigan community of VW enthusiasts has turned a love for vintage camping into a powerful mission, raising vital funds for the Grand Rapids-based Phoenix Society. They also reminded us that you don't need to have a VW bus to attend and enjoy the Bus Benefit!The Bus Benefit (May 22–24) happens at Smiling Acres in Trufant, MI, and features a diverse lineup of live music—including The American Hotel System, Roosevelt Diggs, and Nicholas James and the Bandwagon—plus family activities and open mic jams. This Memorial Day tradition supports life-changing mentoring and support programs for burn survivors.Links:  Phoenix Society for Burn SurvivorsBuses By The Beach

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Rick Sadler is one of those names you may not always hear first—but if you've been around the vintage Volkswagen scene long enough, you've definitely seen him. A member of the legendary Der Kleiner Panzers (DKP), Rick is what you'd call the Forrest Gump of the VW world—always there, always involved, and somehow part of some of the most iconic moments in VW history. In this episode, Rick takes us  into his journey through the Type 4 performance scene—a path far less traveled when most builders were focused on Type 1 engines. From his early days racing at Ascot Park Speedway to pushing the limits in drag racing, Rick shares the evolution of his builds, including custom cylinder head development, experimental setups, and the relentless pursuit of horsepower. One of the highlights of Rick's story is living out a dream that most VW enthusiasts only imagine—getting the opportunity to rebuild the engine for the legendary Schley Brothers' Type 4 dragster. It's a full-circle moment that perfectly captures the passion, persistence, and community that define the VW scene. This episode is packed with history, innovation, and firsthand insight into what it really takes to go against the grain and develop serious performance from a Type 4 platform. If you're into vintage Volkswagen racing, engine development, or just love hearing stories from the guys who were there, this is one you don't want to miss.

- Ford in Early Defense Talks with Trump Administration - Rivian Scales Back Georgia Plant Production - Nissan Cancels Mississippi EV Plans - BYD Eyes Volkswagen Dresden Plant for German Production - UAW Mismanagement Leads To $80 Million Lost Return - Hyundai Launches New Pleos Connect Infotainment System - Hyundai And Kia Sales Drop May Signal Market Slowdown - Ford Uses Robot Dogs to Train Plant Apprentices - Magna's Profits Plunge Despite Rise in Revenue

- Ford in Early Defense Talks with Trump Administration - Rivian Scales Back Georgia Plant Production - Nissan Cancels Mississippi EV Plans - BYD Eyes Volkswagen Dresden Plant for German Production - UAW Mismanagement Leads To $80 Million Lost Return - Hyundai Launches New Pleos Connect Infotainment System - Hyundai And Kia Sales Drop May Signal Market Slowdown - Ford Uses Robot Dogs to Train Plant Apprentices - Magna's Profits Plunge Despite Rise in Revenue

Headlines: The Global Sumud Flotilla is back — this time without Greta Thunberg.Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei released a written statement yesterday to mark National Persian Gulf Day. Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems reportedly signed a letter of intent with Volkswagen to acquire one of VW's factories in western Germany.FDD Senior Research Analyst Natalie Ecanow fills in for Jonathan Schanzer, providing timely situational updates and analysis ahead of a conversation with FDD Research Fellow Max Meizlish.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

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On today's totally true episode of Quick Charge, Fred returns from the Beijing Auto Show with a fresh look at the future of the car business, and a test drive in a 2nd generation Xiaomi SU7 does nothing to convince him that China hasn't just set the bar even higher. We've also got news about the latest from VW's Chinese AUDI and JETTA brands, a passing glance at a big Buick concept with no windshield, and news about BYD's latest new flagship sedan that promises to bring the superfast charging fight to CATL. Source Links I went to the Beijing Auto Show and it's a glimpse at the future of the auto industry CATL says sodium batteries are mainstream-ready, signs massive 60 GWh deal Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive: Tesla is not alone with ‘Full Self-Driving' anymore BYD Seal 08 debuts with Blade Battery 2.0: 1,000 km range, 5-min charging, 684 hp CATL says sodium batteries are mainstream-ready, signs massive 60 GWh deal This US city is putting solar + batteries on 150 homes to cut bills Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

- Global Conflicts and Tariffs Hit Automakers' Q1 Earnings - BYD Eyes F1 Entry as Aston Struggles - German Company Creates Stunning Monaco F1 Model - GOP Targets Anti-Drunk Driving Vehicle Tech - GM Adds Google Gemini AI to Newer Vehicles - GM “Stress Tests” Level 3 Lidar Driving Systems - Volkswagen Launches Pre-Sales For New ID.Polo EV - Autoline Viewers Oppose High Executive Pay

- Global Conflicts and Tariffs Hit Automakers' Q1 Earnings - BYD Eyes F1 Entry as Aston Struggles - German Company Creates Stunning Monaco F1 Model - GOP Targets Anti-Drunk Driving Vehicle Tech - GM Adds Google Gemini AI to Newer Vehicles - GM “Stress Tests” Level 3 Lidar Driving Systems - Volkswagen Launches Pre-Sales For New ID.Polo EV - Autoline Viewers Oppose High Executive Pay

It's Tuesday which means there's a new Hallmark movie to review! ABOUT I'LL BE SEEING YOU When a work errand derails Amy's weekend plans with her grandma, they embark on a road trip with one sentimental detour but need the help of a charming activities director. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR I'LL BE SEEING YOU April 25, 2026 | Hallmark CAST & CREW OF I'LL BE SEEING YOU Director: Jessica Harmon Writers: Joey Elkins, Blake Silver Cast: Stacey Farber as Amy Tyler Hynes as Mark Appleyard Christine Ebersole as Vivien BJ Harrison as Sue BRAN'S I'LL BE SEEING YOU SYNOPSIS We see a decent looking fella smile at the camera and get into a VW van. He arrives at a golf cart race for these two elderly ladies. Vivian and Sue are at it again. The race is up the stairs and Vivian wins. The crowd goes wild. See, Mark works at this assisted living community as the interim activities director. They've offered him a permanent job but he's not so sure. He loves the people but he doesn't want to say goodbye to all the potential adventure he'd miss out on by taking a permanent gig. We then meet Amy. She is Vivian's granddaughter. She goes out on a date with a dude named Joel. He likes her but she's just too busy for him. She shows up to visit Vivian and ends up playing mini golf with Mark and they get straight to it with the flirty flirty fun time. She's going to be staying with her over the weekend but gets pulled into some work stuff - a client is finally ready to sign over a patent. She's gotta travel 9 hours down the coast. Grandma Vivian is like I wanna go with you! And Sue should come with us! Road trip here we come! They get on the road and immediately run into some car issues. It's gonna take a long time for roadside assistance to come, so Vivian calls Mark who is more than happy to help. He's like this car isn't going anywhere. How about I drive y'all? Amy isn't thrilled but the grandmas are. Amy and Mark get to talking and they realize that they both have some issues when it comes to love and commitment. They take a pitstop at the town where Vivian first met her first love, Teddy. She sings their song: I'll Be Seeing You (THAT'S THE NAME OF THE MOVIE!!!). They end up finding a note from Teddy from 1979 with an address telling her to come find him. Amy is all about it. It's just a little detour! They get to the house but there's a new owner. But she says she just found something in the attic that she might want to see. It's a blueprint that belonged to Teddy. It's for a log cabin. Vivian says he always dreamed of building one. So they go to talk to the company who made the blueprint to see if they have more information. They find out that they never made the cabin but know the area he moved to and they find a property that is owned by a Teddy. But Amy needs to push pause on the fun times - she has to finish her job. So Vivian and Sue go and hop on a train and Mark and Amy continue the road trip. They find a place to stay the night and have a great dinner together. The next day, upon checking out, her bag with the papers she needs to get signed gets put into the wrong car. They find out where the papers ended up - about an hour away. They end up sticking around at this party to slow dance to the song I'll Be Seeing You, if you can believe it. On their way out of the party - they get a call from Vivian and Sue. It was the wrong Teddy Roberts. But a guy walking by at the party is like oh I know a Teddy Roberts. He owns a cabin about 3 hours away and loves the Cubs. Crazy! She gets to the dude's house and realizes this is going to be a long time. While inside, Mark finds out that Sue fainted, so he has to leave. Amy says she can't leave. But while she sticks around, she realizes she doesn't want to let life pass her by. So she tells the dude she has to leave but he likes that, so he signs the papers. She tells her boss she needs to take some vacation to think if she wants the promotion or not. She then hops into a van with a band heading south to meet up with her grandma before she finally meets Teddy. She gets there just in time for Vivian to knock on the door. Mark and Amy have a heart to heart and he decides he's gonna take the job and stick around and they go fishing and kissssss. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Supercharging a classic Volkswagen isn't a new idea—it's been around since the 1960s—but today's technology is taking air-cooled performance to a whole new level. With the rise of modern kits like the AMR500, more VW enthusiasts are exploring forced induction as a serious upgrade for their street and performance builds. In this episode of Let's Talk Dubs, we welcome back Ron and Kevin Trewhella from Rababak Performance to break down their latest innovation—the all-new MK supercharger kit. Designed specifically for larger displacement air-cooled VW engines like 2276cc, 2332cc, and 2.2L+ builds, this system is built for real, usable power. We're talking dyno-proven numbers pushing up to 240 horsepower and 288 lb-ft of torque at just 3000 RPM—the kind of low-end torque you can actually feel on the street. We get into the development process behind the MK kit, what makes it different from smaller AMR500 setups, and what engine combinations work best to maximize performance and reliability. Whether you're building a street-driven Volkswagen, a weekend warrior, or just curious about bolt-on supercharger kits for air-cooled VWs, this episode is packed with insight straight from the source. If you're into supercharged VW engines, air-cooled performance upgrades, Volkswagen engine builds, or forced induction setups for classic Beetles and buses, this is one you don't want to miss.

We talked about Danny putting his truck together for Helen, how there are tons of events coming up, and how we should all unplug from the crazy for a bit. Check it!

This week on Girls with Grafts, Rachel talks with burn survivor Kelsay Parrott about healing that goes beyond the physical and finding purpose in pain.

   What does it really take to build a true street Volkswagen that can survive the cruise… and then go heads-up on the drag strip? On this episode of Let's Talk Dubs, we sit down with Dino Mendoza — one of the driving forces behind the VW Real Street racing scene — to break down one of the most exciting and authentic forms of air-cooled Volkswagen drag racing happening today. Dino gives us an inside look at how Real Street VW racing was built from the ground up, what separates it from traditional bracket racing, and why the rules—pump gas, all motor, carbureted, and mandatory street cruise—are what make this class so competitive and respected. We dive deep into: The origins and evolution of VW Real Street racing What it takes to build a fast, reliable air-cooled VW drag car Why "real street" means more than just a name Engine combinations, tuning strategies, and common mistakes The difference between heads-up drag racing vs bracket racing Stories from the track and the people pushing the limits of street-driven Volkswagens If you're into classic Volkswagen performance, VW drag racing, air-cooled engine builds, or street-driven race cars, this episode is packed with real-world knowledge straight from someone shaping the scene. Whether you're building your own VW or just love the culture, this is one you don't want to miss.