[S8, E1] We Are Back & New Cars Are Still Awful!
About this episode
The hosts return with a lively discussion about the current state of the automotive industry, expressing their frustrations with new car technology and the increasing complexity of driving aids. They share personal anecdotes about their experiences with various vehicles, including the Aston Martin DBX and the new Cadillac CT5V Blackwing, while debating the merits of electric versus combustion engines. The episode also touches on recent car launches, including the new Ferrari and Porsche models, and the hosts reflect on their own car ownership experiences and preferences.
We are back from our long break and we discuss:
00:00 - Our Return
06:00 - We Are In A Car
07:30 - Aston Martin DBX S
09:30 - New Car Safety Systems
20:00 - Ferrari 849 Testarossa
29:30 - New Porsche 911 Turbo S
35:30 - Yang Wang Record
38:00 - BMW iX3
46:00 - How Manufacturers Are Tackling Demand
49:00 - Cadillac CT5 V Blackwing
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Mercedes-Benz Cclass
"What is this? It's a Mercedes C-class. How can I help?"
Aston Dbxs
"...ce the other day, I got lent the new Aston Martin DBXS. DBXS?"
Toyota MR2
"...'s reference something outside. So is that an old MR2, like a Mark II MR2? I say modified in fast and f..."
Ferrari Testarossa
"Well, yeah. So the 849 Testarossa, it's the SF90 replacement."
Ford Capri
"If you... It's like the Ford Capri. Doesn't look any better."
Lamborghini Huracan
"...here's a car transporter with it. Mate, there's a Huracan on there. Is there?"
Ferrari LaFerrari
"...ack to my old car spotting ways. There could be a Laferrari in there, mate. Well, my point being..."
Porsche 918 Spyder
"...I'm trying to get down to revisit. And it was the 918 and the 911R. And I've said the story 70 times be..."
Lamborghini Aventador
"They call it some of, not one of. What was that Aventador body kit one they did that was really Larry? Revu..."
Lamborghini Reventon
"...one they did that was really Larry? Revuelto. No. Reventon. Reventon. Reventon. Yeah, it follows in on that ..."
Yangwang Yang Wang U9
"...nton. Yeah, it follows in on that line. Fine. BYD Yang Wang U9 Extreme. Is that that fast? Came the world's fast..."
Land Rover Range Rover
"... said about two years ago, if Land Rover brings a Range Rover out that does 500 mile range, electric, I'll have..."
Porsche Taycan
"...e've been getting close with the later generation Taycan and what else has had some big figures,"
Porsche Cayman
"...e offering a combustion engine variant of the new Cayman Boxster. Yeah."
Porsche Boxster
"...ing a combustion engine variant of the new Cayman Boxster. Yeah."
Porsche Panamera
"...hat BMW were operating on of, basically here is a Panamera. You can have it electric, hybrid or combustion."
Chevrolet C6
"...l the CT5V Blackwing. So this is the M5 CS or the C6. It's proper."
Cadillac Lyric
"...m sure they make a lot of electric cars. Cadillac Lyric is electric, isn't it? But this was their fire-br..."
R32 Golf R32
"OK. And I'll take a Golf R32, please. Yeah, I love them as well."
Nissan R32
"OK. And I'll take a Golf R32, please. Yeah, I love them as well."
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