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It's EV News Briefly for Friday 06 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyBMW TO UNVEIL ELECTRIC I3 SALOON ON 18 MARCH  BMW will reveal the new i3 saloon on 18 March as the first fully electric 3 Series, using the Neue Klasse Gen6 platform with 800V architecture, 400kW charging, and an expected 50 xDrive dual-motor, 108kWh setup targeting around 500 miles of range and potentially more thanks to its saloon aerodynamics. It will be the second Neue Klasse model after the iX3, aimed squarely at the Tesla Model 3 and future premium rivals from Mercedes, Audi, Xpeng and BYD's Denza, with a full line-up planned including an electric M3.  TESLA UK DROPS 37% AS UK EV SALES RISE  Tesla's UK registrations fell 37% year-on-year in February to 2,422 units, even as the overall market hit its strongest February since 2004 and BEVs grew to 24.2% of new registrations, with Chinese brands like BYD surging 83%. Tesla has argued that monthly registration data is misleading versus orders and quarterly shipments, but critics note all brands face similar timing issues, and for now the headline picture is a growing UK EV market in which Tesla's share is shrinking.  EVGO ENDS 2025 WITH 5,100 FAST-CHARGING STALLS  EVgo closed 2025 with 5,100 DC fast-charging stalls in operation, up 25% year-on-year after a record Q4 net gain of about 510 stalls, including 320 company-owned units and 190 eXtend-branded stalls at partner sites. The network is getting both denser and faster, with nearly a third of stations now offering six or more stalls and 62% of all stalls equipped with 350kW hardware, up sharply from 50% in late 2024.  LUCID FEBRUARY US SALES JUMP ON GRAVITY RAMP  Lucid's US sales jumped to 1,500 vehicles in February, almost double January, driven by a sharp ramp in Gravity SUV deliveries alongside 900 Air sedans. With Gravity now starting at $79,900 (via the Touring trim) and supported by a $7,500 lease credit plus targeted trade-in offers for Tesla, Rivian and Polestar owners, Lucid is boosting US momentum even as European registrations remain minimal. VW DEALERS SUE OVER SCOUT DIRECT SALES  Two Volkswagen dealerships in Connecticut and New York have launched a class-action lawsuit against Scout Motors and Volkswagen, arguing that Scout's Tesla-style direct-to-consumer sales model violates existing VW franchise agreements and deprives dealers of a lucrative new brand. Scout and CEO Scott Keogh counter that Scout is a separate entity from Volkswagen Group of America and therefore not bound to use VW's franchised dealer network.  VOLKSWAGEN GROUP HITS FOUR MILLION BEV DELIVERIES  Volkswagen Group has delivered its four-millionth battery-electric vehicle, accelerating from nearly a decade to reach the first million to adding the fourth million in just one year, powered largely by its MEB platform and around 30 all-electric passenger models. Most BEVs are built and sold in Europe, where compact SUVs and crossovers such as the VW ID.4/ID.5 dominate, while China and the US account for smaller but growing shares of volume and production. EGBATT LAUNCHES NOVA 60 DUAL BUFFERED CHARGER  EGbatt's new Nova 60 Dual combines a 60kW DC fast charger with a 60kWh LiFePO₄ battery in a single outdoor unit, allowing sites to deliver full fast-charging power without expensive grid upgrades by relying on buffered energy. Optional 20kW DC solar input lets operators integrate rooftop PV directly, helping cut operating costs and increase the share of renewable energy used for charging. LOTUS ADDS RANGE-EXTENDER ELETRE X FOR CHINA  Lotus has responded to softer demand for high-end pure EVs by launching the Eletre X plug-in range-extender SUV in China, pairing a 70kWh battery and 900V fast-charging system with a 2.0-litre turbo engine that mostly drives a generator but can also clutch to the front wheels for motorway efficiency. Delivering 952bhp, 0–62mph in 3.3 seconds and around 150 miles of electric-only range in a 2.6-tonne package, the Eletre X shares its new Geely-platform underpinnings with the Zeekr 9X and is slated to reach the UK no earlier than 2027.

It's EV News Briefly for Monday 02 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyBMW USA SHOP LEAK POINTS TO 2027 LINEUPA leak on BMW USA's online shop revealed two fully electric i3 sedan variants — the i3 40 xDrive and i3 50 xDrive — confirmed for the US in 2027, sharing the Neue Klasse platform with the iX3 and featuring Gen6 batteries, 800-volt hardware, and an iDrive X interior. The 2027 lineup also adds a first-ever iX4 coupe-SUV in two variants, an iX3 in three configurations launching in North America this summer, an electric iX5, and an i3 M60 alongside a full electric M3 positioned as the spiritual successor to today's M3 Competition.TESLA BERLIN RUNS HALF FULL AS UNION ROW SIMMERSTesla's Gigafactory Berlin produced 211,235 vehicles in 2024 against a stated annual capacity of 375,000 — a 56% utilisation rate — and output has since declined further, with the factory now reportedly running at around 40% capacity and BYD outselling Tesla in Europe in January 2026. Labour tensions are deepening ahead of works council elections, with IG Metall pursuing collective wage agreements similar to those at Volkswagen and BMW, while Tesla filed a criminal complaint against a union member and Elon Musk warned that "outside organisations" could hinder the site's ambition to become Europe's largest factory complex.T&E: LOCAL BATTERIES COULD CUT COST GAPA Transport & Environment report argues the EU can shrink the cost gap between domestically made and Chinese batteries from 90% to around 30% through scaled-up local production, with higher automation and lower scrap rates potentially cutting the gap to $14 per kWh by 2030 — equivalent to roughly €500 on an average EV. The findings align with the EU's forthcoming Industrial Accelerator Act, which targets ~70% local content thresholds for publicly supported EVs, though some carmakers warn this risks making batteries prohibitively expensive while T&E's Julia Poliscanova calls it "a sovereignty premium worth paying," particularly given China's export restrictions on critical minerals.TRIBUNAL BACKS 5% VAT ON SOME PUBLIC CHARGINGA UK tax tribunal has ruled against HMRC in a case brought by community charging operator Charge My Street, finding that a de-minimis clause in the VAT Act 1994 — capping "domestic" supplies at 1,000 kWh per month per customer — can qualify most neighbourhood charge points for the 5% reduced VAT rate rather than the 20% rate currently applied to public charging. The ruling is significant for drivers without off-street parking, though it also raises commercial complications, as many charge point operators have multi-year contracts priced on 20% VAT, and it opens the door to networks gaming the threshold by splitting sites or charger banks into separate "premises".ŠKODA OPENS €205M CTP BATTERY PLANT IN CZECHIAŠkoda has opened a €205 million (~$216M), 55,000 m² battery production facility at Mladá Boleslav, making it the Volkswagen Group's largest BEV battery system site and the first VW Group plant in Europe to manufacture cell-to-pack (CTP) systems at scale. The line produces over 1,100 battery systems per day — targeting up to 335,000 annually — and Škoda's switch to LFP cells has cut battery production costs by 30% compared to its previous MEB systems.MG CLOSES IN ON EUROPEAN FACTORY PLANMG has narrowed its European factory search to five countries, aiming to begin production by 2027 to circumvent the EU's 45% tariff on Chinese-built BEVs — a levy that caused MG's European BEV sales to fall 33% to 48,479 units last year, even as overall European sales rose 26% to 307,282 units in 2025. MG Europe head William Wang declared "it's time to build local," positioning the brand as a European marque rather than a Chinese import, as rivals BYD, Chery, and Leapmotor also race to establish European manufacturing footholds.CITROËN UPDATES C5 AIRCROSS PHEV FOR EURO 7Citroën has refreshed the C5 Aircross plug-in hybrid with a new 21.5 kWh battery (17.8 kWh usable), delivering up to 96 km (60 miles) of WLTP combined electric range — a 33% improvement over the outgoing model and ahead of rivals like the Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 (69 km) and Ford Kuga PHEV (64 km). Priced in the €40–50k range, Citroën positions the updated C5 Aircross as one of the most tax-efficient family SUVs in the mainstream segment across EU markets while still targeting Euro 7 compliance.CANADIAN TRIAL PEGS ELECTRIC SEMI SAVINGS AT $157,126A real-world Canadian trial by FPInnovations' PIT Group and Transport Canada tracked two commercial fleets over 12 months and more than 200,000 km of Montreal-area operations, projecting savings of $157,126 per truck over six years — described as the most comprehensive dataset of its kind outside controlled demonstrations. The study compared the Freightliner eCascadia (BEV) directly against the diesel Cascadia and found that despite the electric truck's higher purchase price, higher-than-expected maintenance costs, and lower residual value, a six-year saving still emerged and may prove conservative.DENZA D9 ELECTRIC MPV ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIADenza has launched the D9 electric MPV in Australia from A$85,990, powered by a 103.3 kWh Blade Battery with 200 kW DC fast charging, 11 kW AC charging, and V2L capability across both variants, all built on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 with a cell-to-body battery structure. The seven-seat, three-row cabin targets the premium end of the people-mover segment with nappa leather, open-pore white ash wood trim, a 14-speaker Dynaudio sound system, adaptive suspension, and second-row captain's chairs offering over 900 mm of legroom, massage, and individual screens.CHINESE CAR BRANDS SPLIT US BUYERSA Cox Automotive survey of 802 prospective US car buyers found the country almost evenly divided — 38% would consider Chinese brands if available, 39% would not — with Gen Z showing notably higher openness at 69%. Chinese brands remain locked out of the US market by high tariffs and software regulations, but cost pressure is a key driver of interest, with 68% of open buyers expecting lower prices against an average new car price of $50,000, while BYD has already surpassed Tesla in European EV sales.

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Cette semaine Antoine raconte son roadtrip en Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO lors duquel il est allé chercher des Honda Civic vieilles de 40 ans à Vancouver. Louis-Philippe Dubé partage ses impressions du nouveau BMW iX3 50 xDrivePour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

En actualité : Le Land Rover Defender Dakar D7X-R et son réservoir de carburant de 550 litres Les prix canadiens du Kia EV5 dévoilés Toyota dévoile son supercar GR GT L'histoire derrière le Concept Genesis G90 Wingback Antoine assiste au dévoilement du premier véhicule MAGMA chez Genesis Cette semaine, Hugues Gonnot nous parle de la longue histoire du Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Antoine raconte son roadtrip en Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO lors duquel il est allé chercher des Honda Civic vieilles de 40 ans à Vancouver. Louis-Philippe Dubé partage ses impressions du nouveau BMW iX3 50 xDrive.Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Die fünfte Generation des 3er ist gerade 20 geworden – und damit rein technisch betrachtet ein Youngtimer. Mit ihr wurde der 320i zum Vierzylinder und der M3 zum V8. Der 335i mit Dreiliter-Reihensechser und Doppelturbo schloss die Lücke zwischen 330i und M3, während der 335d den Diesel vom Schimpfwort zum Kraftausdruck machte. Der Allradantrieb feierte, als xDrive sein Comeback und das fahrerbezogene Cockpit entfiel. Für die Bedienung von Navi, Klima und Radio führte BMW sein iDrive-System zudem erstmals im 3er ein. Doch reicht das alles zum Liebhaben? Diese Frage klären in dieser Folge Frank Otero Molanes, Jens Seltrecht und Dirk Ramackers. Executive Producer: Christoph Falke & Ruben Schulze-FröhlichProjektleitung: Lukas HambrechtSounddesign & Produktion: Fabian SchäfflerMarketing und Ansprechpartner: Bastian SchonauerCopyrights Cover: www.oldtimer-markt.de Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podľa niekoho je to najzábavnejšie auto od BMW s relatívne nízkou cenou. Avšak v nami testovanej konfigurácii stojí toľko, čo väčší a jazdne excelentný elektromobil i4. Oplatí sa kúpiť?BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupé (2025) patrí medzi najzaujímavejšie autá dneška - aspoň pohľadom konzervatívneho zákazníka, motoristu. Bavorák má kompaktné rozmery, nízky podvozok, klasický automobilový dizajn vpredu aj vzadu, k tomu výkonný štvorvalcový benzínový motor a silnú tendenciu dokazovať svoje športové schopnosti prepracovanou estetikou interiéru. Lenže, aj keď tak vyzerá, nie je to plnokrvné športové auto, o čom sa presvedčila aj infuencerka Smusiata, ktorá pre Autobazar.EU tento malý divoký bavorák otestovala. V podcaste, ktorý vydávame aj so sprievodným videom, Sára Juricová hovorí o svojej týždňovej skúsenosti s Erikom Strížom z inzertného portálu. BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupé je rýchle, agilné a všestranné prémiové kupé, ktoré ponúka zábavu bez extrémnej náročnosti na šoféra. Medzi jeho silné stránky patrí výkonný 2,0-litrový preplňovaný motor s maximálnym výkonom 225 kW (306 k), pohon všetkých kolies xDrive, skvelé a bezpečné jazdné vlastnosti, ktoré zvládne aj menej skúsený vodič, a relatívne dobrá praktickosť pre každodenné použitie. Hoci nie je taký ostrý ako čistokrvné modely M, je to zábavné a svižné auto, ktoré je vhodné každodenný život.

«xDrive» ընկերության հիմնադիր և տնօրեն Արտաշես Ստեփանյանի հետ զրուցել ենք Երևանի երթևեկության ծանր վիճակի, անընդհատ խցանումների ու անկանխատեսելի վարորդական վարքագծի մասին․ - Ինչու՞ ենք վթարի ենթարկվում հենց այն ժամանակ, երբ վստահ ենք մեզ վրա,- Ինչու՞ է վարել սովորելը երբեմն ավելի թանկ, քան վարորդական վկայական գնելը և- Ի՞նչ վտանգավոր հետևանքներ կան ամենօրյա վթարներից։

Descubre el nuevo BMW iX3 directo desde el salón de Munich BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) • Nuevo comienzo en BMW: primer modelo de la era Neue Klasse; adelanta diseño, plataforma y electrónica que usarán ~40 futuros modelos de la marca. Totalmente distinto del X3 térmico. • Diseño exterior: estética más minimalista y limpia; parrilla “riñones” de tamaño comedido e iluminada, faros delanteros pequeños y firma simple; pilotos traseros LED grandes. Medidas: 4,78 m (largo) · 1,89 m (ancho) · 1,63 m (alto) · Cx 0,24. • Interior y HMI: nuevo puesto BMW Panoramic iDrive con Operating System BMW X; pantalla táctil central con esquinas recortadas y BMW Panoramic Vision (banda a lo ancho del salpicadero que actúa de cuadro y display para el acompañante). Volante de diseño específico. • Habitabilidad y carga: muy amplio gracias al piso de baterías. Maletero 520 L (hasta 1.750 L abatiendo asientos) + frunk 58 L. • Versiones y técnica (lanzamiento): iX3 50 xDrive con dos motores (tracción total), 469 CV y 645 Nm. 0–100 km/h: 4,9 s · V máx: 210 km/h · peso: 2.285 kg. • Batería y autonomía: ion-litio 108,7 kWh; autonomía homologada 805 km. • Carga: en CC hasta 400 kW (top del mercado junto a smart #5 y futuro Cayenne eléctrico): • +372 km en 10 min · 10–80 % en 21 min. • En CA: 11 kW de serie, 22 kW opcional. • Enfoque: SUV eléctrico medio que inaugura lenguaje de diseño, aero y electrónica de BMW para la década eléctrica sin recurrir a parrillas sobredimensionadas y apostando por eficiencia y software. Escúchanos en: www.podcastmotor.es Twitter: @AutoFmRadio Instagram: autofmradio Twitch: AutoFMPodcast Youtube: @AutoFM Contacto: info@autofm.es Escucha el programa completo: https://go.ivoox.com/rf/157666383

Nils får PTSD, Theo orkar inte mer och Johan försöker förstå. Dessutom har vi kört en BMW 5-serien från 2016!

Diesel er digg, det vet alle. Hva skjer med prisforskjellen på brukt BMW og Audi, når begge har deilig, sekssylindret drivlinje og ikke noe hybridfjas? Dette diskuterer David og Håkon, i tillegg til å snakke om Audi A8 med utstyr for 700.000 kroner og en elbil med skuffende bremser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is refreshed with more power, updated tech, and sharper performance. In this episode, we share our first impressions of a 228i xDrive purchased for our test program. From its 241-hp turbocharged engine and new dual-clutch transmission to its front-wheel-drive platform shared with the X1, X2, and Mini Countryman, we break down how it performed on our track. Plus, we evaluate the redesigned touchscreen interface and assess whether BMW's tech updates actually improve the driving experience.. We also answer viewer questions: Can different fuel grades mix at a single gas pump with one nozzle, how can you better compare car ratings on our website, and is a “better-than-average ride” in a sedan equivalent to the same rating in an SUV?   More info on the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/bmw/2-series-gran-coupe/2025/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - Overview: 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 01:59 - What is it? 05:40 - Biggest Issue 08:00 - Cabin Space 11:23 - Driving Dynamics 13:35 - Would We Buy It? 16:15 - Infotainment System 20:27 - Question #1: Can different fuel grades mix at a single gas pump with one nozzle? 25:15 - Question #2: how can you better compare car ratings on CR.org?     ----------------------------------   2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/bmw/2-series-gran-coupe/2025/road-test-report/#pagestop?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Popular Cars to Avoid and What to Buy Instead https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-popular-cars-to-avoid-and-what-to-buy-instead-a5131342215/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Reliable Used Sports Cars for Under $25,000 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/sports-cars/reliable-used-sports-cars-under-25000-dollars-a1197642772/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   10 Best Luxury SUVs You Can Buy Right Now https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/best-luxury-suvs-you-can-buy-right-now-a3498867918/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Most Fuel-Efficient Cars https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/fuel-economy-efficiency/the-most-fuel-efficient-cars-best-mpg-a1198903400/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

The 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is refreshed with more power, updated tech, and sharper performance. In this episode, we share our first impressions of a 228i xDrive purchased for our test program. From its 241-hp turbocharged engine and new dual-clutch transmission to its front-wheel-drive platform shared with the X1, X2, and Mini Countryman, we break down how it performed on our track. Plus, we evaluate the redesigned touchscreen interface and assess whether BMW's tech updates actually improve the driving experience.. We also answer viewer questions: Can different fuel grades mix at a single gas pump with one nozzle, how can you better compare car ratings on our website, and is a “better-than-average ride” in a sedan equivalent to the same rating in an SUV?   More info on the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/bmw/2-series-gran-coupe/2025/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - Overview: 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 01:59 - What is it? 05:40 - Biggest Issue 08:00 - Cabin Space 11:23 - Driving Dynamics 13:35 - Would We Buy It? 16:15 - Infotainment System 20:27 - Question #1: Can different fuel grades mix at a single gas pump with one nozzle? 25:15 - Question #2: how can you better compare car ratings on CR.org?     ----------------------------------   2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/bmw/2-series-gran-coupe/2025/road-test-report/#pagestop?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Popular Cars to Avoid and What to Buy Instead https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-popular-cars-to-avoid-and-what-to-buy-instead-a5131342215/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Reliable Used Sports Cars for Under $25,000 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/sports-cars/reliable-used-sports-cars-under-25000-dollars-a1197642772/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   10 Best Luxury SUVs You Can Buy Right Now https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/best-luxury-suvs-you-can-buy-right-now-a3498867918/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Most Fuel-Efficient Cars https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/fuel-economy-efficiency/the-most-fuel-efficient-cars-best-mpg-a1198903400/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

The 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is refreshed with more power, updated tech, and sharper performance. In this episode, we share our first impressions of a 228i xDrive purchased for our test program. From its 241-hp turbocharged engine and new dual-clutch transmission to its front-wheel-drive platform shared with the X1, X2, and Mini Countryman, we break down how it performed on our track. Plus, we evaluate the redesigned touchscreen interface and assess whether BMW's tech updates actually improve the driving experience.. We also answer viewer questions: Can different fuel grades mix at a single gas pump with one nozzle, how can you better compare car ratings on our website, and is a “better-than-average ride” in a sedan equivalent to the same rating in an SUV?   More info on the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/bmw/2-series-gran-coupe/2025/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - Overview: 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 01:59 - What is it? 05:40 - Biggest Issue 08:00 - Cabin Space 11:23 - Driving Dynamics 13:35 - Would We Buy It? 16:15 - Infotainment System 20:27 - Question #1: Can different fuel grades mix at a single gas pump with one nozzle? 25:15 - Question #2: how can you better compare car ratings on CR.org?     ----------------------------------   2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/bmw/2-series-gran-coupe/2025/road-test-report/#pagestop?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Popular Cars to Avoid and What to Buy Instead https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-popular-cars-to-avoid-and-what-to-buy-instead-a5131342215/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Reliable Used Sports Cars for Under $25,000 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/sports-cars/reliable-used-sports-cars-under-25000-dollars-a1197642772/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   10 Best Luxury SUVs You Can Buy Right Now https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/best-luxury-suvs-you-can-buy-right-now-a3498867918/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Most Fuel-Efficient Cars https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/fuel-economy-efficiency/the-most-fuel-efficient-cars-best-mpg-a1198903400/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Somehow, someway, the BMW X5 launched a quarter of a century ago. Through four generations of Sports Activity Vehicle, as the brand likes to call it, the X5 has helped push midsize luxury crossovers into the high-demand segment we see today. Celebrating those 25 years, BMW added a limited-edition Silver Anniversary Edition to its lineup. This special edition X5 adds air suspension, a set of 20-inch aluminum wheels that can be wrapped in all-terrain rubber, and a locking rear differential. This special-edition X5 is built on the bones of the '25 BMW X5 xDrive40i, which means it packs a turbocharged 3.0-liter I6 under the hood that sends 375 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed automatic transmission before hitting the xDrive all-wheel-drive system. On this episode of Quick Spin, Autoweek's Patrick Carone hops behind the wheel of the 2025 BMW xDrive40i Silver Anniversary Edition and puts it through its paces. Carone takes you on a guided tour of the Silver Anniversary Edition X5 and highlights some of its special features before taking you along on a live drive review. Alongside these segments, Carone chats with host Wesley Wren about the BMW X5, this special edition, and more. Closing the show, the pair breaks down why the 2025 BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition is special.

Antoine et Louis-Philippe partagent leurs impressions de conduite au sujet de la BMW M2 2025 et du prototype BMW iX3 50 xDrive "Neue Klasse".Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Québec pourrait revoir ses cibles d'électrification à la baisse La nouvelle Chevrolet Bolt arrivera en tant que modèle 2027 Plus de détails concernant la Nissan Leaf Terres rares: la Chine resserre l'étau Après 28 ans, le prix plancher sur l’essence est aboli au Québec Un ensemble FX rétro pour la Ford Mustang 2026 Cette semaine, le Guide de l'auto reçoit Bertrand Godin, coureur automobile et expert en sécurité routière, pour parler sécurité routière lors de la saison estivale, mais également de la conférence-causerie intitulée « Une vie à toute vitesse » organisée par Joanna Villeneuve, la femme de Gilles Villeneuve. Hugues Gonnot nous parle de la Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 de la génération C4. Finalement, Antoine et Louis-Philippe partagent leurs impressions de conduite au sujet de la BMW M2 2025 et du prototype BMW iX3 50 xDrive "Neue Klasse".Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Peter and Ross chauffeur Halil in a BMW 540d making life uncomfortable for Halil, only to become the "rouse" in Peter and Ross's reveal!!Follow us on Instagram and email us alltorque@outlook.com.au

Peter and Ross take out BMW's latest EV and are impressed with this offering from BMW. Traction from the xDrive system is faultless in torrential rain and the boys test BMW's power claims from the onboard readout. Follow us on Instagram and email us alltorque@outlook.com.au

Le printemps est officiellement arrivé et beaucoup d’entre nous vont remettre leur voiture d’été sur la route. Il y a toutefois une manière de procéder. Il ne s’agit pas tout simplement de tourner la clé et de partir. Nous en parlons avec André Fitzback. En essai routier, un spécial BMW. Alain a pris la route avec le i4 40 xDrive et Benoit a fait la connaissance de la nouvelle berline M5 de 727 chevaux Nous avons aussi les questions du public à la fin de la balado Voir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée

Am Automag vun haut kucke mer eis en Automodell méi genee un, deen ee wierklech dacks op eise Stroosse gesäit. Rieds ass vum 1er-BMW. An do gëtt et net just e Facelift, nee et ass e komplett neie Model, deen den Andy Brücker huet dierfe probéieren.

The Unnamed Automotive Podcast tackles a plug-in hybrid luxury sedan sporting a similar name to an old V8 powered favorite. Benjamin has put the 2025 BMW 550e through its paces to see what the German automaker has done with electrifying its new-generation 5 Series. The result is nothing short of impressive, as the 550e seems to deliver on efficiency, performance and technology. But is it fun to drive? Then Sami brings up a listener question about reliability of established automakers, before finishing this weeks show with a discussion on automotive merch and bonuses. Thanks for listening!

BMW lance son X3 de quatrième génération que nous avons pu tester dans sa version hybride rechargeable, xDrive 30e. Sur ce SUV best-seller de la marque allemande, cette motorisation profite d'une batterie d'une capacité plus importante que sur le précédent X3, avec la promesse d'une autonomie électrique de 90 km en complément de la partie thermique.

ROMA (ITALPRESS) - "La seconda generazione di BMW Serie 2 Gran Coupé segna l'unione di sportività e di eleganza. Il design sottolinea queste due anime della vettura, come la linea filante del tetto che ammiccano all'eleganza ed elementi come il frontale aggressivo e il posteriore molto muscoloso che invece sottolineano la dimensione di potenza e di sportività della vettura. Abbiamo motori a tre e quattro cilindri benzina e diesel, potenze da 122 a 300 cavalli, due motorizzazioni Mild Hybrid, il 20 benzina a tre cilindri e il 20 diesel con il Mild Hybrid. Il motore elettrico a 48 volt è integrato nel cambio Steptronic a sette marce che equipaggia tutta quanta la gamma. Per il top di gamma, quindi il modello M Performance M235, abbiamo la trazione integrale xDrive e una potenza di 300 CV" spiega Marco Di Gregorio Corporate Communications Manager di BMW Italia.col/tvi/gtr

ROMA (ITALPRESS) - "La seconda generazione di BMW Serie 2 Gran Coupé segna l'unione di sportività e di eleganza. Il design sottolinea queste due anime della vettura, come la linea filante del tetto che ammiccano all'eleganza ed elementi come il frontale aggressivo e il posteriore molto muscoloso che invece sottolineano la dimensione di potenza e di sportività della vettura. Abbiamo motori a tre e quattro cilindri benzina e diesel, potenze da 122 a 300 cavalli, due motorizzazioni Mild Hybrid, il 20 benzina a tre cilindri e il 20 diesel con il Mild Hybrid. Il motore elettrico a 48 volt è integrato nel cambio Steptronic a sette marce che equipaggia tutta quanta la gamma. Per il top di gamma, quindi il modello M Performance M235, abbiamo la trazione integrale xDrive e una potenza di 300 CV" spiega Marco Di Gregorio Corporate Communications Manager di BMW Italia.col/tvi/gtr

Saates meenutab Tarmo hiljutist Škoda RS sõitu Horvaatias, kus kiirteel tekkis kummaline olukord võimuesindajatega. Martin aga loodab, et automaks pööratakse tagasi. Või noh, arutleme võimaluse üle.  Võtame lahti ühe potentsiaalse skeemi, millega võidakse elektriautode ostutoetust ära kasutada ning räägime ohtudest, mis valitsevad liisinguga auto ostul-müügil. Natuke uudiseid ka automaailmast ja siis Tarmo räägib, kui "põnev" oli väga mõistlik BMW 520d xDrive. Saatejuhid Tarmo Tähepõld ja Martin Mets Geeniuse uudisteportaalist.

What's in a name? Listen along as Benjamin and Sami crack into the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia, an SUV that's related to the Toyota Crown, but has Sami comparing it more to the well recieved Camry. Also is this a SUV or a wagon? And where are all the wagons again? And what about the old Toyota Venza!? This description has too many questions, but they all get resolved on the show! Then Benjamin shares his thoughts on the 2025 BMW 330i xDrive , which recieved a hefty set of upgrades this year. Benjamin seems quite enamored with the new German Sport Sedan, and has plenty to say about it's performance, and interior, but is the tech and pricing up to snuff? Thanks for listening!

ROMA (ITALPRESS) - Con la prima BMW M3 CS Touring, il marchio dell'elica blu aggiunge un nuovo modello in edizione speciale alla sua gamma di auto sportive ad alte prestazioni. Basata sulla BMW M3 Competition Touring con M xDrive, è spinta da un motore a sei cilindri da 3 litri in linea da 550 cavalli e una messa a punto su misura del telaio, elementi di design esclusivi e una significativa riduzione del peso ottenuta grazie alla fibra di carbonio. Il motore eroga una coppia massima di 650 Nm. Il cambio M Steptronic a otto rapporti e il sistema di trazione integrale M xDrive permettono alla M3 CS Touring di accelerare da 0 a 100 in 3 secondi e mezzo. La velocità massima è limitata elettronicamente a 300 km/h. L'impianto di scarico M, dotato di flap a controllo elettrico e un silenziatore posteriore in titanio, ha due coppie di terminali verniciati in nero opaco con due modalità: Sport o Sport+Quattro i colori disponibili: British Racing Green, Laguna Seca Blue, Frozen Solid White e Sapphire Black metallizzato. Il tetto e lo spoiler specifico del modello sono rifiniti in nero lucido. Un profilo rosso, poi, incornicia lo spoiler sul tetto.Gli interni sono quelli di un'auto sportiva. I sedili M Carbon, regolabili elettricamente e riscaldati, sono di serie per il guidatore e il passeggero anteriore. Questi sedili sono dotati di poggiatesta integrati, badge modello “CS” illuminato e rivestimenti in pelle Merino. Il designNero/Rosso è ripreso anche nei sedili posteriori, mentre i pannelli delle portiere sono rivestiti in pelle nera. Il volante M in Alcantara ha un design a tre razze. Ulteriori dettagli specifici M includono il badge rosso “CS” sulla console centrale, le cinture di sicurezza M e le soglie delle portiere con la scritta del modello. Il pulsante M Setup, situato sulla console centrale, consente un accesso diretto alle impostazioni di motore, telaio, sterzo, freni e trazione. È possibile memorizzare due configurazioni personalizzate, insieme alle preferenze per il sound del motore, il DSC, la funzione Automatic Start/Stop e le caratteristiche di cambiata del cambio. Le consegne inizieranno a marzo 2025.gsl

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ROMA (ITALPRESS) - La nuova BMW X3 migliora ancora efficienza e prestazioni dinamiche, per una vettura che è un autentico Sports Activity Vehicle. Questo grazie anche a una gamma di propulsori ancora più ricca: benzina e diesel sono affiancati da un sistema ibrido plug-in di ultima generazione che consente alla nuova 30e xDrive di consumare 24 chilovattòra ogni 100 chilometri e 1,1 litri di carburante. Le emissioni di CO2 così sono di 26 grammi per chilometro, a cui si aggiunge un'autonomia elettrica di 81 chilometri nel ciclo WLTP. Il modello di punta è invece la X3 M50 xDrive, con un motore a benzina a sei cilindri in linea mai montato su un modello M Performance. L'unità M TwinPower Turbo da 3 litri è collegata alla tecnologia mild hybrid da 48 Volt. La sua potenza massima di 398 cavalli consente di raggiungere i 100 chilometri orari da ferma in 4,6 secondi. A livello di design la nuova BMW X3 è più lunga di 34 millimetri rispetto al modello precedente, raggiungendo i 4,75 metri. Grazie a minigonne sportive e cerchi da 18, 20 o 21 pollici l'aspetto è molto sportivo. Nell'abitacolo tutti nuovi il Curved Display, la BMW Interaction Bar, i volanti con il fondo piatto e la leva del cambio. Materiali di alta qualità che si integrano a una dotazione di serie molto generosa, digitalizzazione avanzata e nuovo BMW iDrive. La nuova BMW X3, che sarà costruita negli stabilimenti di Spartanburg e di Rosslyn, arriverà in Europa e negli Stati Uniti nel quarto trimestre del 2024, per poi proseguire in numerosi altri mercati a partire da gennaio 2025.tvi/mrv

BMW's new 5-series offers buyers the option of electric or gas. We drive both and decide which one we like more. BMW product planner John Kelly joins hosts Tony Quiroga and Eddie Alterman to discuss the new 5-series and BMW's electrification strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Nicole had a Chevy Blazer EV that had to go home early and a Hyundai Kona. Robbie drove the Fiat 500e and Sam drove the BMW 530i xDrive. Despite some recent skepticism because of the Supercharger layoffs at Tesla, EVgo is moving forward with installing J3400 connectors on its DC fast chargers. Rivians… Read More »Two Transmissions in One

Sorry for being a day late, fans! The Carmudgeons were on-location recording a forthcoming set of videos for the Hagerty Channel! Jason and Hyphen have asked you to pose your questions, and as usual, you've proven that the Carmudgeon Audience is a bunch of smart, interesting humans. The questions were thought-provoking and intelligent. And so numerous that we couldn't finish answering them in the previous episode, including: - What's a great weekend ride for under $35,000? - Why don't we love the BMW 2002? [Because the E30 is better?] - White-elephant car gift? [Bentley Turbo R?] - Practical snow-worthy fun daily driver? [E90 335i xDrive or R32 Golf] - What mods would you do to a 911 Carrera SC? - What about a Self-Driving BMW? Ultimate Riding Machine? - Why is the Small Block better than Ford's Voodoo GT350? - Talk about Double-Wishbone Hondas - Does the new BRZ have rev-hang? - Dirtfish Rally School (or Team O'Neill?)  - How to become a better driver — track school? - What does the 2025 Toyota MR2 need to be successful? - Why do cars no longer have spare tires? - Do you get used to 800-hp Ferraris? Speed vs. Experience? - Have we ever driven an SVT Focus? - First car on our spreadsheet: Mazda5 manual - Should journalists include brand reputation and reliability? - Can the buyers of a car ruin its reputation? See: Altima Driver! - Subaru Drivers are the Worst Drivers on the planet - Will people modify their EVs? Yes, absolutely. - McLaren GT's brake feel? - Are Alfa 105s good to drive? - Why didn't Derek like his 991.2 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring - Are modern cars just made out of parts from suppliers? (Let's talk Tesla!) - Why doesn't Hagerty insure 18-year-old drivers? - Will we be able to resist driving an EV for the next 40 or 50 years? - What's with the cheat code on the Lotus Omega / Carlton? - Motorcycle vs Car enthusiasts — are we the same? ...and more. We'll finish them another time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you believe in lucky numbers, the 7th generation BMW 7-Series is a good omen. Available with three different drivetrains (including the all-electric i7) it'll appeal to a wide number of buyers… so long as they're wealthy. Tom Voelk checks out the 760i xDrive model that gets it's oomph from a 4.4-liter twin turbocharged V8, plus an electric motor embedded into the 8-speed transmission since ICE 7-Series are 48V mild hybrids now. And then there's the Rear Executive Lounge Seating which just begs for a classical music montage.  

The BMW 7-Series has sat atop BMW's sedan hierarchy for nearly five decades. This flagship sedan has changed its look over the years to keep up with trends but has always brought its best to the interior. Despite a shift to crossovers and SUVs in the luxe space, BMW hasn't ignored its luxury icon. The most recent generation of the 7-Series launched just a year ago and brought along some major changes to the nameplate. Gone is the V12, with a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 and mild hybrid system powering the wheels. The latest 7-Series also is the most tech-friendly interior to date, with no shortage of touch screens to control creature comforts and an available 31-inch monitor that drops down for rear passengers to watch your favorite content. On this episode of Quick Spin, Autoweek's Patrick Carone hops behind the wheel of the 2023 BMW 760i xDrive and puts it through its paces. Carone guides you around the latest 7-Series and highlights some of his favorite features before taking you along on a live drive review. Carone expands on his thoughts while he chats with host Wesley Wren. The pair talk about the changing luxury market, the BMW 760i's features, and more. The two also discuss the battery-electric variant of the latest 7-Series. Closing the show, Carone and Wren break down what makes the 2023 760i special.

The latest generation BMW M3 might be the most controversial shape in the nameplate's history. Still, even amid the polarizing styling, BMW's popular performance variant of its even more popular 3-Series sedan packs a hefty punch. BMW's latest generation M3 sticks with I6 and has enough suspension to make its hefty shell handle well. Powering this generation of M3 is BMW's S58 engine, which translates to a 3.0-liter turbocharged I6 that sends 473 hp to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual. If you want more, you can opt for the Competition variant, which cranks power up to 503 hp but at the cost of the manual transmission. Then, if you want even more grip, you can add the xDrive all-wheel-drive system on top of that M3 Competition to get what we have here. On this episode of Quick Spin, Autoweek's executive editor Tom Murphy hops behind the wheel of the 2023 BMW M3 Competition xDrive to put it through its paces. Murphy takes you on a tour of the M3 to show off his favorite features before taking you on a live drive review. Adding to that, Murphy chats with hots Wesley Wren about the M3. The pair discuss the M3 Competition's performance, its position in the market, and its polarizing styling. Closing the show, the pair break down what makes this M3 special.

Don't say the guys at the helm of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast don't give you their all, as Benjamin records right through a storm to give you some fresh new content. First up Benjamin talks about the refreshed 2023 BMW M340i. The Bavarian automaker has a new strategy in mind for its future cars, and this 3 Series sees some interesting changes, especially in the cabin. As Benjamin goes on a long road trip, he experiences the highs and lows of the entry level sport sedan and bares all for you to hear about. Then Sami chimes in about how he's been moving and going through the process with two distinctly different trucks. First he says some things about the 2033 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition, and then compares those thoughts to the 2023 Toyota Tundra SR5. Hear how these rides helped and hindered his move. Then Ben had a chance encounter with the owner of the only (known) Brazilian Dodge Charger in North America. Hear what makes this such a cool find and how it came to find a home right outside of Montreal. Thanks for listening and chime in next week!

The BMW 2-Series entered its second generation just a few short years ago. Initially debuting in 2014, the 2-Series garnered praise for being the smallish, rear-drive BMW that leans into the company's sporting heritage. Well, for its second generation, BMW didn't rock the boat. The current generation grew slightly from the first and is now a couple inches longer and wider, and sports a longer wheelbase. Split down the lines of four-cylinder and six-cylinder power, and all- or rear-wheel drive, the 2-Series can have a few different personalities. Living up to the BMW lore, this '23 BMW M240i packs a 3.0-liter I6 under its hood, which sends 382 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed automatic transmission. That power heads to the rear wheels only but could hit the all-wheel-drive system if optioned with xDrive. On this episode of Quick Spin, Autoweek's Patrick Carone hops behind the wheel of the 2023 BMW M240i and puts it through its paces. Carone guides you around the M240i and highlights some of his favorite features, and takes you along for a live drive review. Carone expands on his thoughts while chatting with host Wesley Wren. The pair discuss the merits of the 2-Series, the evolution of BMW's cars, and how this 2-Series drives. They also talk about this BMW's price. Closing the show, the pair break down what makes the '23 BMW M240i special.

Seyth Miersma, Jeff Perez, and Brett T. Evans talk about the cars they've been driving this week, including the all-new BMW 760i xDRIVE, and the freshly updated Sliverado 2500HD and Audi Q8 E-Tron. 

Jonny and Richard have been driving two fast, practical and slightly irrelevant cars. Also in this episode, having to use the facilities in a small independent garage, BMW selling xDrive to people who don't need it, a ‘90s smoking horse, news from the man who supplied the cars to The Gold, the expression ‘take it for a spin', seeing a Mercedes 500E, the Porsche 989, the milky second GTI in the mk4 Golf range, dropping one in Simon Le Bon's boiler room, and behind the scenes on Jonny's shoot with The Beast. patreon.com/smithandsniff Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hello and welcome to Overdrive, a program that ponders the philosophical and practical aspects of motoring and transport. I'm David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. August shows positive signs in car sales 2. ANCAP five stars for three EVs 3. Skoda goes for seven-year warranty 4. Electric car survey Road tests • Nissan Patrol • BMW ix xdrive 40 You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs We even list the times each item appears so you can go straight to it Our Facebook page OverdriveCity – Driven Media https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour or Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 10 September 2022

Hello this is Overdrive a program that tries to spread the word about trains, planes and automobiles. I'm David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News (1:09) 1. Vehicle Sales for July 2022 2. Free e bike offer gets Green Square residents rolling 3. New Managing Director appointed to drive transformation at Jaguar Land Rover Australia 4. Advancing Transportation Equity Initiative Road Tests Two Road tests this week which are at different ends of the spectrum • The BMW M240i – xdrive (6:17) • Peugeot Partner van (19:27) Motoring Minutes • Citroen C5 X (18:12) • Subaru WRX (27:58) You can find more information at Driven Media with links to social media and podcasts iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs We even list the times each item appears so you can go straight to it Our Facebook page OverdriveCity – Driven Media https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour or Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast on 6 August 2022

Nissan draws from its 50-plus-year history in resurrecting the Z, a sports car that the automaker calls "all-new" (but is it though??) We debate the provenance of this iteration of the Z, as well as share our first impressions of its performance, interior, and what you might lose by opting for the automatic transmission. We also debate which is the ultimate driving machine: the BMW M550i xDrive, or the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53.       ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6       SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - First Impressions : 2023 Nissan Z 20:55 - Question: Which is the ultimate driving machine: the BMW 550i xDrive, or the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53?       ----------------------------------   Preview: All-New 2023 Nissan Z Combines Classic Cues, Modern Performance https://www.consumerreports.org/sports-cars/nissan-z-preview-a2145463162/   2022 New York Auto Show: Nissan Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNp1KyxJv80   Nissan Z Road Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAndC05ZXzY   2023 Nissan Z https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/nissan/z/2023/overview   Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/       ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ

Nissan draws from its 50-plus-year history in resurrecting the Z, a sports car that the automaker calls "all-new" (but is it though??) We debate the provenance of this iteration of the Z, as well as share our first impressions of its performance, interior, and what you might lose by opting for the automatic transmission. We also debate which is the ultimate driving machine: the BMW M550i xDrive, or the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53.       ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6       SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - First Impressions : 2023 Nissan Z 20:55 - Question: Which is the ultimate driving machine: the BMW 550i xDrive, or the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53?       ----------------------------------   Preview: All-New 2023 Nissan Z Combines Classic Cues, Modern Performance https://www.consumerreports.org/sports-cars/nissan-z-preview-a2145463162/   2022 New York Auto Show: Nissan Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNp1KyxJv80   Nissan Z Road Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAndC05ZXzY   2023 Nissan Z https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/nissan/z/2023/overview   Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/       ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ

Nissan draws from its 50-plus-year history in resurrecting the Z, a sports car that the automaker calls "all-new" (but is it though??) We debate the provenance of this iteration of the Z, as well as share our first impressions of its performance, interior, and what you might lose by opting for the automatic transmission. We also debate which is the ultimate driving machine: the BMW M550i xDrive, or the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53.       ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!   From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!   We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/   Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6       SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - First Impressions : 2023 Nissan Z 20:55 - Question: Which is the ultimate driving machine: the BMW 550i xDrive, or the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53?       ----------------------------------   Preview: All-New 2023 Nissan Z Combines Classic Cues, Modern Performance https://www.consumerreports.org/sports-cars/nissan-z-preview-a2145463162/   2022 New York Auto Show: Nissan Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNp1KyxJv80   Nissan Z Road Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAndC05ZXzY   2023 Nissan Z https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/nissan/z/2023/overview   Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/       ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez    Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ

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It's another episode of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, and this time, we're talking cars. Benjamin has a lot to say about the latest two door BMW, the 2022 M240i xDrive. With more power, and a longer wheelbase, this coupe is a departure from what the 2 series used to represent, and hints towards the future that BMW is building for its brand. Is more power ever a bad thing? What does this mean for the future M2? Where are all the useless gimmicks? All that and more are answered. Then Sami brings up some news topics, including Kia's push for EVs which may or may not include some pickup trucks, which has our hosts wondering, are there enough EV pickups? Speaking of which, news was shared about the upcoming Ram EV Pickup, which will use a body on frame design, making it fairly unique in the world of EVs. Then we get a closer look at the upcoming Jeep EV. Benjamin also shares his mild enthusiasm for a recently released Kia musical instrument. Finally, to end the episode, Benjamin describes a '90s phenomenom known as Hands on a Hard Body. A contest that stressed out participants mentally and physically, it left a mark on Benjamin with its sad 2000s coda. Listen to all of this and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe for more great automotive content.

If you had unlimited money, $50k, and $5k, what car would you choose for the Tail of the Dragon? Then, we explain why we all don't like xDrive, the experiences that contributed to that, and talk about one of the worst experiences in enthusiast life... CAR FIRES! Watch the full video episode on our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/3PP-Episode3 Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdpedalpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdpedalpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethirdpedalpodcast/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirdpedalpodcast/support