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Autoblog Podcast #S2E8: Wouter gecrasht + BMW i3

Autoblog Podcast #S2E8: Wouter gecrasht + BMW i3

Autoblog Podcast Mar 20, 2026 62 min
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About this episode

The hosts share a lively mix of personal stories and automotive news, including Wouter's crash in a Hyundai Ioniq 6N during a test drive, reflections on winter sports trips with surprisingly capable family cars like the Skoda Kodiak, and detailed discussion of the new BMW i3's design, battery tech, and range. They also explore EV battery health over time, London's SUV restrictions, rising fuel prices pushing drivers to Belgium, and the decline of cabriolet popularity. The episode wraps with anecdotes about police diesel Golfs, McLaren ownership stories, and a nostalgic look at classic cars like the Audi RS2 and BMW 1M.

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Renault

"Vorig week hadden we Audi, BMW, Nio, Volvo en Renault."

Renault is a car company from France that makes many different types of cars, including fast and sporty ones.

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Audi

"Vorig week hadden we Audi, BMW, Nio, Volvo en Renault."

Audi is a car company from Germany that makes fancy cars with lots of technology.

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Volvo

"Vorig week hadden we Audi, BMW, Nio, Volvo en Renault."

Volvo is a car company from Sweden that makes cars known for being very safe and comfortable.

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Nio

"Vorig week hadden we Audi, BMW, Nio, Volvo en Renault."

Nio is a car company from China that makes electric cars which use electricity instead of gas.

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BMW

"Vorig week hadden we Audi, BMW, Nio, Volvo en Renault."

BMW is a company from Germany that makes cars known for being nice to drive and having good quality.

Car

R8 Renault 8

"Nu weer. Maar dat is ook een dingetje die Renault 8, ik weet daar je heen wil. Dat was de Gordini."

The Renault 8 Gordini is an old, small sports car made by Renault that was fast and fun to drive a long time ago.

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Renault 5

"Ja, ik denk het wel. Maar je hebt ook de Renault 5 alpin gehad. En de Renault Kineo Williams."

The Renault 5 is a small car made by Renault that was easy to drive and popular many years ago. Some versions were made to go faster.

Car

Renault Sport

"Wat was daarna? Renault Sport. Megane RS."

The Renault Sport Spider is a small, sporty car made by Renault that is open on top and made for fun driving.

Car

Renault Megane E-Tech

"Renault Sport. Megane RS. Ze zijn best vaak gewisseld met hoe we onze ..."

The Renault Megane E-Tech is an electric car made by Renault that looks like a regular small car but runs on electricity.

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Renault Mégane RS

"Megane RS. Ze zijn best vaak gewisseld met hoe we onze leuke auto's noemen."

The Renault Mégane RS is a sporty small car made by Renault. It has a powerful engine and handles well, making it fun to drive.

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Hyundai Ioniq

"Spullen van andere mensen, leuk. Hyundai Ioniq 6N. Het mooie was..."

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an electric car made by Hyundai that looks different from other cars and has a lot of space inside. It can drive a long distance without needing to recharge quickly.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6N

"Spullen van andere mensen, leuk. Hyundai Ioniq 6N. Het mooie was..."

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is an electric car made by Hyundai that looks like a regular sedan but runs on electricity.

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Volkswagen Golf

"Zou ik dat eens kunnen checken. Golf GTI heb ik daar wel wat beelden van. En die is n..."

The Volkswagen Golf is a small car made by Volkswagen that is easy to drive and good for daily use. The GTI version is a sportier model that goes faster and handles better.

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Land Rover Range Rover

".... Vorig jaar hebben jullie 200 kilometer met een range Rover. Diesel-V8, dat was mijn V8, toch?"

The Range Rover is a big, comfortable SUV made by Land Rover that can drive well on rough roads and highways. It has a powerful diesel engine that helps it go strong and smooth.

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electric range

"Ja, Zeekr, dat mooie klassenplatform had ik de IX3 al op dit platform, die had 800 km range. Dit is een laagge auto, ik zeg al over, kies nou de laagere elektrische auto, want dan kom je 100 km verder."

Electric range means how far an electric car can go before it needs to be charged again.

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cylindrical cells

"Ze zijn cylindrische cellen, dus het is wel netelijk cylinder. A-A-batterij."

Cylindrical cells are small tube-shaped batteries like AA batteries, used inside electric car batteries to store energy.

Car

BMW 5 Series

"Wat ik van de 5-serie echt het één van de minst mooie dingen vindt, is die achterbak, dat kondje. Die is te kort en die loopt de schuin naar beneden."

The BMW 5 Series is a popular luxury car that many people use for daily driving. It is known for being comfortable and fun to drive.

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BMW 3 Series

"Maar goed, er komt toch ook nog een 3-serie bezinen. Dat houden ze gewoon. ... Dat de 3-serie op het huidige platform blijft, want de i3 en de i3 is echt een oeiklassen elektrische platform."

The BMW 3 Series is a smaller luxury car that is fun to drive and very popular. It is often used as a daily car by many people.

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battery capacity

""Met batteries werkt het net niet helemaal zo. Dat is toch niet zo'n precies wetenschap om de capaciteit van je accu te palen.""

Battery capacity means how much electricity a car's battery can hold. The bigger the capacity, the farther the car can go before needing to recharge.

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SUV

"Die gaan SUV's weer uit het centrum. Dus sport-utility-vehicles. Ja."

An SUV is a type of car that is bigger and taller than regular cars. It can drive on rough roads and has lots of space inside for people and stuff.

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Sport Activity Vehicle

"En mag je dan met je BMW, je sport-activity-vehicle, want die hadden zei, dat was die X6 volgens mij,"

Sport Activity Vehicle is a name BMW uses for their SUVs to show they are sporty and fun to drive, not just big and practical cars.

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BMW X6

"want die hadden zei, dat was die X6 volgens mij, dat mag dan wel, want dat is geen SUV. Ja, dat is wel een SUV."

The BMW X6 is a kind of SUV that looks a bit like a sports car. It is made by BMW and is known for being both practical and fun to drive.

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diesel

"Juk. Diesel. Dat mag toch helemaal niet?"

Diesel is a kind of fuel that some cars use instead of regular gasoline. Diesel engines usually use less fuel and are good for driving long distances.

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EV

"28,5 procent meer clicks op EV of zo. Ze moeten allemaal een EV hebben."

An EV is a car that runs on electricity instead of gas. It’s better for the environment because it doesn’t make smoke from the tailpipe.

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Ferrari

"een connectie tussen Max en de Ferrari Motorsport-afdeling. Misschien, ja, voor de Ferrari, ja. Ja, de Ferrari deed die voor."

Ferrari is a famous car company from Italy that makes very fast and fancy sports cars, often seen racing in big competitions.

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Red Bull

"Ze hadden ook al het shoppen, ja, Red Bull heeft er gewoon geen auto's, dus ja, dit is zo'n blikjes."

Red Bull is a company that makes energy drinks and also runs a racing team, but they don't make regular cars you can buy.

Concept

24-hour endurance race

"Maar het doet het zo lang, ja, 24 uur, dat klopt, zo heet het. Maar het is zo lang, je gaat niet even zitten om een racie te kijken."

A 24-hour race is a very long car race that lasts all day and night, where drivers take turns to keep racing without stopping.

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Nürburgring

"Je kan een livestream op YouTube van NLS, Nürburgring. Nou, je moet even ook zoeken op de site, daar staat een linkje van volgens mij."

The Nürburgring is a well-known race track in Germany where many car races and tests happen.

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BMW E36 M3

""Ik werd ooit een keer in de jaren 90 ingehaald door een gele M3, zo'n E36...""

The BMW E36 M3 is a sporty car from the 1990s known for being fun to drive and having a powerful engine. It's a favorite among car fans.

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Audi RS2 Avant

""...en blauwe RS2 achter elkaar. Toen ging ik eraf bij Tankstation.""

The Audi RS2 Avant is a fast and sporty wagon made in the 1990s. It was built with help from Porsche and is known for being quick and fun to drive.

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