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Cadillac Optiq, Ford Bronco Heritage, Roof Top Camping in a CX-50, and 2 Bright BMWs
Cadillac Optiq, Ford Bronco Heritage, Roof Top Camping in a CX-50, and 2 Bright BMWs
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About this episode
The AutoGuide Show dives into a variety of automotive topics, including reviews of the new Cadillac Optiq EV, the Ford Bronco Heritage, and the Mazda CX-50, which was tested on a camping trip. Special guest Emmy Hall shares her experiences in off-roading and the Rebel Rally, discussing her modified Miata and the challenges of navigating without GPS. The episode also covers upcoming Formula 1 sprint races, including the Canadian GP, and the excitement surrounding the 2026 season. Listeners can expect insights into the latest vehicle reviews and industry news.
Topics:
cadillac optic
ford bronco heritage
mazda cx-50
off-roading
rebel rally
formula 1 sprint races
2026 season preview
emmy hall interview
Cars:
Audi S5
BMW 5 Series
BMW M3
BMW M5
BMW M Coupe (E36)
BMW X3
BMW X5
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Lyriq
Cadillac XT4
Cadillac XT6
Ford Bronco
Ford F-150
Ford Maverick
Ford Ranger
Genesis GV70
Honda Passport
Jeep Gladiator
Jeep Wrangler
Kia Sportage
Lamborghini Revuelto
Mazda B Series / Bravo Dual Cab
Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-50
Mazda Mazdaspeed3
Mazda MX-5 / Miata
Mini Countryman
Porsche 911
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Subaru BRZ
Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Forester
Subaru Outback
Toyota Celica
Toyota Corolla
Toyota GR 86
Toyota Land Cruiser
This week is all about road test reviews. Mike takes the Mazda CX-50 roof-top camping and drives the Uber-cool Ford Bronco Heritage. Kyle gets behind the wheel of the Cadillac Optiq and the pricey BMW M4 CS. Later, Mike also gets behind the wheel of a BMW, the 540i xDrive Legacy Edition.
Our special guest this week talks about competing off-road in a jacked-up Miata, and gives us the details on the Rebelle Rally.
Finally, Colum joins us to talk Formula 1, then Mike and Kyle take a look at what's ahead.
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Mazda Cx50
"...starting with something I drove, it was the Mazda CX50. This is the fully loaded Turbo Premium Plus in ..."
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Cadillac Escalade
"...cause let's be honest, the SUV lineup outside of Escalade hasn't really been a huge hit as far as critical..."
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Cadillac XT6
"...or got rid of the XT4 and are getting rid of the XT6. So they weren't doing great."
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Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Cadillac XT4
"...ut they're also getting rid of or got rid of the XT4 and are getting rid of the XT6. So they weren't ..."
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Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Genesis GV70
"especially because it also comes with a ton of tech as standard, including supercars. Yeah, I mean, the GV 70, I guess, is electrified. Is this closest competitor?"
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Cadillac Lyric
"...or? Now, does this differentiate enough from the Lyric, do you think? I think so."
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Ford Bronco
"... the map here at these SUVs. So I drove the Ford Bronco four door. And this is the heritage tradition."
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Toyota Land Cruiser
"... heritage and we compared it to a Wrangler and a Land Cruiser. And this would have been the better apples to a..."
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Jeep Wrangler
"...ad the two door heritage and we compared it to a Wrangler and a Land Cruiser. And this would have been the..."
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Passport Trail Sport
"...so off road bias. But so does anything like even Passport Trail Sport, the Land Cruiser, they're still better than thi..."
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Jeep Gladiator
"...that roof. I know you talked about this with the Gladiator a little while ago. This is this had a solid roo..."
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911 Porsche Gt
"... driving experience. Sounds like we've gone full Porsche GT three RS here where they're like, hey, let's jus..."
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Mazda MX-5 / Miata
"...which is super fun. And then I also have a lifted Miata that I build and race when I have money in off-r..."
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Toyota Celica
"...ber growing up, like he had a manual, uh, Toyota Celica, like a 1980 with the levers and stuff in the ba..."
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Mazda Speed
"...now. It's so, it's so great. And listen, I have a Mazda speed and B Mazda speed perk outside. And like, I do, ..."
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Mazda B Mazda
"...s so great. And listen, I have a Mazda speed and B Mazda speed perk outside. And like, I do, I love that. ..."
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Subaru BRZ
"...rying to be. I honestly, I haven't been in like a BRZ or anything lately, or the GR86. I would love to..."
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Toyota Gr86
"...'t been in like a BRZ or anything lately, or the GR86. I would love to drive them back to back just to ..."
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Subaru Outback
"... it's completely changed this year, but what the Outback stood for. So many competitors tried to make thei..."
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Subaru Crosstrek
"...of Subaru out in my driveway right now, I have a Crosstrek wilderness that we're taking on the Rebel rally i..."
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Rolls-Royce Cullinan
"...hen once in the crossover class in a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, which I can't believe they let me take, but they..."
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Ford F150
"And they're all in Raptor versions. So there's like, there's a Bronco wrap. There's a couple Bronco Raptors. There's a Ranger Raptor. Don't know if there's an F-150 Raptor, but I'm like, that's a lot. Like you don't need to go fast in this. Yeah. And the Bronco Raptor is so big."
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Ford Ranger
"...wrap. There's a couple Bronco Raptors. There's a Ranger Raptor. Don't know if there's an F-150 Raptor, bu..."
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Bronco Raptor
"Bronco Raptors. There's a Ranger Raptor. Don't know if there's ..."
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F-150 Raptor
"...d width. You don't need to, a neighbor mine has a Raptor and a base. Like that's the his and hers cars in..."
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Forester Hybrid
"...personal Subaru. And then this year she's in the Forester hybrid. And whereas I'm not doing a lot of like my navig..."
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Kia Sportage
"...id a lip sync battle once. I think it was the old Sportage. We didn't win, but we got an honorable mention...."
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Honda Passport
"...urnal. They published my review of the new Honda Passport Trail Sport, which was really fun. And like I sai..."
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Ford Maverick
"... truck video with all the levels of Ford trucks, Maverick Ranger 150 and 250. And just basically talking ab..."
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Toyota Corolla
"...re in this industry love cars, we love driving a Corolla as much as we love driving a Miata, like everythi..."
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Mini Countryman
"...h, yeah, you three door at a rally. I've had the Countryman electric and gas in for review. I've had the con..."
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