Best Podcast Episodes About BMW
Everything podcasters are saying about BMW — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 24, 2026 – 7 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About BMW
“BMW will reveal the i3 all-electric sedan on the 18th of March, their second vehicle on the Neuer Klasse platform. Production and assembly is underway now at its Munich plant. Series production, though, happens in autumn. They'll come with the i3 xDrive50, the first version to reach customers. That's the all-wheel drive version, 800-volt platform, 400 kilowatts of charge speed, and the iX3 has 500 miles on WLTP of range. So this, being a more …”
“BMW will reveal the i3 all-electric sedan on the 18th of March, their second vehicle on the Neuer Klasse platform. Production and assembly is underway now at its Munich plant. Series production, though, happens in autumn. They'll come with the i3 xDrive50, the first version to reach customers. That's the all-wheel drive version, 800-volt platform, 400 kilowatts of charge speed, and the iX3 has 500 miles on WLTP of range. So this, being a more slippery shape, should go further. European Union EV prices are falling. It's a drop that I've mentioned last week, and I've got some more details now, because they're selling more small cars. So as the rules tighten on CO2 emissions, one of the ways that you can sell more big, profitable gas guzzlers, big SUVs, is to sell more cheaper city cars. It …”
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BMW's i3 all-electric sedan is set to revolutionize the EV market with its impressive range and charging capabilities, launching on March 18, 2026. Meanwhile, the European Union's tightening emissions rules are driving down EV prices, making electric cars more accessible to consumers. This shift is not only beneficial for buyers but also showcases how manufacturers are adapting to market demands.
“Let's get into it. BMW will unveil the fully electric i3 sedan on the 18th of March. The car extends the Neuer Klasse platform from SUVs into the sedan segment. BMW started running assembly lines for the i3 already in Munich. Series production should begin in the autumn. Sales will begin before the end of the year. The launch follows early demand for the iX3 Neuer Klasse version. Order books are full now for the rest of the year. Production in their Hungarian plant, …”
“Let's get into it. BMW will unveil the fully electric i3 sedan on the 18th of March. The car extends the Neuer Klasse platform from SUVs into the sedan segment. BMW started running assembly lines for the i3 already in Munich. Series production should begin in the autumn. Sales will begin before the end of the year. The launch follows early demand for the iX3 Neuer Klasse version. Order books are full now for the rest of the year. Production in their Hungarian plant, Debrecen, has effectively sold out. They've added an extra shift. That matters because the i3 shares the architecture with the iX3. Using BMW's 6th gen tech, 800 volts, 400 kilowatt peak charging. BMW says the i3 took far more work to develop than the iX3. Engineers had to keep the sedan's footprint comparable to the outgoing model whilst using an …”
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The BMW i3 sedan will debut on March 18, 2026, following a surge in demand for electric vehicles. As emissions regulations tighten, average EV prices in Europe have dropped by 4%, making electric cars more accessible. This shift is driven by manufacturers needing to sell more affordable models to meet compliance targets, while still maintaining profits on larger vehicles.
“… unions, overshortening the holidays. They need more production. Now, the vehicle will be made in Sweden, and others have run into the same problem. BMW is having the same happy issue. They've pulled forward a second shift into its €2 billion Debrecen plant in Hungary. That shift started last month in February with a three-shift structure planned because of the iX3. Now, Debrecen can build 150,000 vehicles per year at full tilt. German wait times for the iX3, that's a €70,000 vehicle, have exceeded 12 months now. It's effectively sold out for this year. BMW data shows one in three iX buyers are …”
“with things like labor unions, overshortening the holidays. They need more production. Now, the vehicle will be made in Sweden, and others have run into the same problem. BMW is having the same happy issue. They've pulled forward a second shift into its €2 billion Debrecen plant in Hungary. That shift started last month in February with a three-shift structure planned because of the iX3. Now, Debrecen can build 150,000 vehicles per year at full tilt. German wait times for the iX3, that's a €70,000 vehicle, have exceeded 12 months now. It's effectively sold out for this year. BMW data shows one in three iX buyers are new to the brand. So there you have it. The Volvo EX60, BMW iX3, new Mercedes-Benz, GLC EV all now loom over Europe's midsize premium electric SUV segment. And proof, like the Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson predicted when the EX60 was launched, that those cars would pull in a lot of buyers to driving electric. All have massive range, very premium …”
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BMW's iX3 is completely sold out in Germany, with wait times exceeding 12 months, prompting the company to ramp up production at its new €2 billion plant in Hungary. This surge in demand is indicative of a broader trend in the electric vehicle market, where premium models like the Volvo EX60 are also attracting new buyers. With over-the-air updates enhancing user experience, automakers are reshaping how consumers interact with their vehicles.
“… in eight more cities, but whether they can supply them depends, as ever, on plugs rather than press release promises, which are often missed. Right, BMW's next in the news and the European Commission are holding advanced talks to get rid of the extra 21% duty on Chinese-made minis. And that's important, according to Germany's Handelsblatt, citing two people familiar with the matter. The talks cover the Mini Cooper Electric and the Mini Aceman. Now, they're made in the Zhejiang plant in China. Spotlight Automotive runs that. It's a 50-50 joint venture between BMW and Great Wall. The EU's charges …”
“… when and where to charge, and financial guarantees on the charge point utilization. Their operator, charge point operator Podpoint, I think just pod these days, and they rebranded to pod, is the Uber partner over here. Uber can now sell EV rides in eight more cities, but whether they can supply them depends, as ever, on plugs rather than press release promises, which are often missed. Right, BMW's next in the news and the European Commission are holding advanced talks to get rid of the extra 21% duty on Chinese-made minis. And that's important, according to Germany's Handelsblatt, citing two people familiar with the matter. The talks cover the Mini Cooper Electric and the Mini Aceman. Now, they're made in the Zhejiang plant in China. Spotlight Automotive runs that. It's a 50-50 joint venture between BMW and Great Wall. The EU's charges of 10% have always been there. That's a 10% auto import tariff. What they did was add, for different car makers but for BMW, 20.7% countervailing duty on top for Chinese-made minis. And that's 31% on every mini. Hurts their margins, raises prices for the rest of us. BMW's route is going to mirror what the EU have done with Volkswagen in China. …”
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Uber's ambition to transition to an all-electric fleet in London hit a snag due to charging infrastructure issues, despite a 40% EV ride rate. Meanwhile, BMW is in advanced talks with the EU to eliminate a hefty 21% tariff on Chinese-made Minis, potentially leading to lower prices for consumers. This could reshape the electric vehicle market in Europe and benefit buyers significantly.
“OK, so I'm looking at the in the interior of a car with a it's a BMW. We have some like white seats with some weird texture on it. and we have a bunch of like rhombus shaped screens that don't look like they're in the car at all this straight up looks like someone photoshopped like a juju tablet into this with cut off corners and then there's a big wide uh long stripe of screen up at the top that i think is like pretending to be a heads-up display but seems to just show you the weather what is what is and …”
“OK, so I'm looking at the in the interior of a car with a it's a BMW. We have some like white seats with some weird texture on it. and we have a bunch of like rhombus shaped screens that don't look like they're in the car at all this straight up looks like someone photoshopped like a juju tablet into this with cut off corners and then there's a big wide uh long stripe of screen up at the top that i think is like pretending to be a heads-up display but seems to just show you the weather what is what is and there's another screen so there's the main infotainment screen oh yeah and then there's a screen off to the right and then there's a little screen off the right it's like when you have your laptop screen and you buy one of those like little usbc displays like that's next to it and then and then you're right there's like the strip of screen above it and …”
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This BMW's interior looks like a chaotic blend of outdated tech and confusing design, featuring multiple screens displaying the same information. It resembles a futuristic car from the 1950s, but with a TIE fighter steering wheel and a backseat TV for passengers. The overwhelming and illogical layout raises questions about who these luxury cars are truly designed for.
“BMW will scrap its level three automated driving system on the new BMW i7 facelift when that comes in April. They launched personal pilot in 2024, it was 6,000 euros, and it lets the i7 take full control up to 37 miles an hour or 60 kph, steering, speed, distance. When active, BMW took on the liability because it's a proper level three system. You have to be in the driver's seat ready to take over, but you are legally allowed to do something else, …”
“BMW will scrap its level three automated driving system on the new BMW i7 facelift when that comes in April. They launched personal pilot in 2024, it was 6,000 euros, and it lets the i7 take full control up to 37 miles an hour or 60 kph, steering, speed, distance. When active, BMW took on the liability because it's a proper level three system. You have to be in the driver's seat ready to take over, but you are legally allowed to do something else, whether it's look at your phone, I mean, it depends on what country you're in. We are not allowed to touch any device in this country, whatever it is, a phone, an iPad, anything, a sat-nav, we are not allowed to touch a device. You can have it on your windscreen and you can set it, you can have it on a stand or something or a clamp on your …”
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BMW is scrapping its level three automated driving system in the upcoming i7 facelift, opting instead for a level two system. This decision aligns with Mercedes-Benz's similar shift, as both companies prioritize safety and reliability over full autonomy, despite other manufacturers pushing for more advanced self-driving technology. The new Motorway Assistant will enable lane changes but still requires driver engagement, highlighting a cautious approach to automation.
“And let's move over to our Talk Cars segment. BMW is slated to release its own Mercedes G-Class rival soon. And we have an exclusive render as to what it could look like. Gabe says WTF is this garbage. This is garbage. Yeah, this thing looks really, really rough. It looks like kind of like one of those Lexus GX things. Very weird. If this is real, this is rough. The nostrils on this thing are wild. It could grow on people. But this was, I believe Doug DeMuro was saying that the BMW XM, which …”
“And let's move over to our Talk Cars segment. BMW is slated to release its own Mercedes G-Class rival soon. And we have an exclusive render as to what it could look like. Gabe says WTF is this garbage. This is garbage. Yeah, this thing looks really, really rough. It looks like kind of like one of those Lexus GX things. Very weird. If this is real, this is rough. The nostrils on this thing are wild. It could grow on people. But this was, I believe Doug DeMuro was saying that the BMW XM, which is their top of the line, most expensive SUV, which has been sort of panned because it overpriced underpowered and it doesn quite fit in the same lineage as the Lamborghini Urus The XM has not sold a lot The opportunity for BMW was to go off-roading, create some distinct silhouette, figure something out in the G-Wagon category. This seems like one …”
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BMW's upcoming SUV, designed to rival the Mercedes G-Class, has drawn sharp criticism for its unconventional design. While some believe it could appeal to off-road enthusiasts, others, like car expert Gabe, deem it 'garbage' and question its ruggedness compared to competitors. The debate continues on whether BMW can successfully carve out a niche in the luxury SUV market without losing its brand identity.
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