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Then, Daniel in Texas has owned 46 cars in 30 years of driving, and just can’t stop thinking about what’s next.\n\nAudio-only MP3 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and 10 other platforms.\n\nLook for us on Tuesdays if you’d like to watch us debate, disagree and then go drive again!\n\n00:00 - Intro\n\n01:44 - Ferrari Reveals Their First-Ever BEV, The Luce!\n\n27:21 - BMW Announces *Manual* M3 CS For North America\n\n31:23 - Mercedes Unveils The AMG GT 4-Door Coupé\n\n46:23 - RAM Introduces The RumbleBee Muscle Truck Lineup\n\n49:37 - Stellantis Strategy To Launch 60+ New Models\n\n51:20 - Car Debate #1: Real-Life Hot Wheels\n\n1:16:32 - Car Debate #2: 46 Cars In 30 Years\n\n1:36:36 - Car Conclusion #1: New Emira Owner\n\n1:38:16 - Car Conclusion #2: The 200 HP Range Of Favorites\n\n1:40:04 - Did You See This?\n\n1:40:40 - Audience Questions On Social Media\n\nRate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. 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