Best Podcast Episodes About Mercedes
Everything podcasters are saying about Mercedes — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Mar 16, 2026 – 12 episodes
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“… that might vibrate yes we know i'm sure ross would have known that but i didn't i was like 23 years old and really suicidal and I wanted big Mercedes-Benz brakes on my Toyota. Brake Mercedes works. The second thing that they had done to contribute to this, and this was the main one, was that they had extended maintenance intervals quite a bit. So when Alaska had started their MD-80 maintenance program in 1985, they had initially designated that the process that included lubricate in the Jacksbury was to take place every 5,000 flight hours. By 1988, they had switch this to a calendar …”
“… just trying to cut costs by fabricating their own tools instead of getting the normal ones i remember the time i did that on my toyota supra and i almost became well there's your problem episode yeah i mean don't ever use washers as spacers for anything that might vibrate yes we know i'm sure ross would have known that but i didn't i was like 23 years old and really suicidal and I wanted big Mercedes-Benz brakes on my Toyota. Brake Mercedes works. The second thing that they had done to contribute to this, and this was the main one, was that they had extended maintenance intervals quite a bit. So when Alaska had started their MD-80 maintenance program in 1985, they had initially designated that the process that included lubricate in the Jacksbury was to take place every 5,000 flight hours. By 1988, they had switch this to a calendar time-based process rather than flight hours so the process was now supposed to happen every 26 months now based on the typical aircraft usage this would have been”
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The NTSB revealed alarming maintenance failures at Alaska Airlines, highlighting a cultural issue where proper lubrication was overlooked. An investigation found that custom tools were used to falsely indicate less wear on critical components, and maintenance intervals were extended, leading to dangerous wear levels. This raises serious questions about safety practices and cost-cutting measures in the airline industry.
“Mercedes-Benz are next in the news today, holding talks about deepening cooperation with China's Geely as it tries to strengthen vehicle development in China. The discussions remain at an early stage. They focus on possible cooperation for models that come after the current generation of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. People familiar with the matter said greater reliance on Geely would help Mercedes cut development times in China and lower costs. That matters …”
“Mercedes-Benz are next in the news today, holding talks about deepening cooperation with China's Geely as it tries to strengthen vehicle development in China. The discussions remain at an early stage. They focus on possible cooperation for models that come after the current generation of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. People familiar with the matter said greater reliance on Geely would help Mercedes cut development times in China and lower costs. That matters because domestic brands in China are pulling ahead on speed and pricing. Mercedes have not commented on the talks. A company spokesperson said Mercedes is, I quote, continually reviewing ways to make research and development faster, better, and more efficient, both in China and globally. Spokesperson Vigili declined to make a comment on the record. …”
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Mercedes-Benz is exploring a strategic partnership with China's Geely to enhance vehicle development and cut costs amidst fierce competition from local brands. This collaboration aims to accelerate the launch of future models in China, mirroring Volkswagen's recent moves with Xpeng to maintain market relevance. The urgency of this alliance highlights the rapid pace of innovation in the Chinese automotive sector.
“… Nothing that new. Let's get him an old Chevy probably. Go Chevy this time. Chevy van? Yeah, old 1500 or something like that. You could give him a Mercedes Sprinter van. Would he be cool with that? Yeah, I think he would be okay with that. No, it's probably way too nice. A little bit over my pay grade right now. We could work something out. We can make it into payments. No, thank you. Because I'll probably wreck that too. Trying to give it to him. I think it's worth a little bit less money than it was when we bought it after the shape it's in. The wine night. You probably wouldn't mind. A lot of …”
“… We are going to have to get Spenny a whole brand new van. We are getting Spenny a brand new van. Brand new? Not brand new. Do you know? What are you getting him? Like a Chrysler Pacifica? It just came out with a new body shop. Oh, don't be so jealous. Nothing that new. Let's get him an old Chevy probably. Go Chevy this time. Chevy van? Yeah, old 1500 or something like that. You could give him a Mercedes Sprinter van. Would he be cool with that? Yeah, I think he would be okay with that. No, it's probably way too nice. A little bit over my pay grade right now. We could work something out. We can make it into payments. No, thank you. Because I'll probably wreck that too. Trying to give it to him. I think it's worth a little bit less money than it was when we bought it after the shape it's in. The wine night. You probably wouldn't mind. A lot of bad nights in there, huh? Well, good nights, I'd say. Well, good nights, but like the wine night. Yeah, we got really hard on it during wine night. Some of the best nights, I will say. Best time ever in there. So much fun. Having that as Sturgis, that was a game changer. Dude, everywhere. It's amazing. It's incredible. No, that thing's awesome. But …”
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After crashing a van he gifted to his friend Spenny, Gavin plans to get him a new ride, igniting laughter and camaraderie among their friends. The group reminisces about the van's wild adventures and discusses the potential for a new, albeit older, vehicle to replace it. This story highlights the fun and supportive spirit of their community, even amidst mishaps.
“… the MG4 Urban, a car actually called Urban, not only in size but in name as well, due in 2027. Watch out Renault 5 and BYD Dolphin Surf, I reckon. Mercedes-AMG showing off the interior of their new electric four-door GT ahead of its full unveil. This is screen central. If you have a bit of an aversion to all the screens invading our cars, like I do, I'm not sure it's very classy or timeless or high-end, to be honest with you. You're out of luck. Think Mercedes-Benz hyper screen? Yeah, just all the way across, but more on steroids. It's just screens for every passenger. Ferrari is next. They …”
“It's the MG2, a small EV, 4 metres long, perfect for urban situations. In fact, sitting below the MG4 Urban, a car actually called Urban, not only in size but in name as well, due in 2027. Watch out Renault 5 and BYD Dolphin Surf, I reckon. Mercedes-AMG showing off the interior of their new electric four-door GT ahead of its full unveil. This is screen central. If you have a bit of an aversion to all the screens invading our cars, like I do, I'm not sure it's very classy or timeless or high-end, to be honest with you. You're out of luck. Think Mercedes-Benz hyper screen? Yeah, just all the way across, but more on steroids. It's just screens for every passenger. Ferrari is next. They haven't got screens everywhere, but they do have enough tech on board to perhaps bother a few of the gas-guzzling aficionados, but they are going electric with their Luce EV, debuting next month. A crossover a bit smaller than a Puro Sange. Now we find out range should be over 300 miles and horsepower over 1,000 from four electric motors. Good news from …”
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The UK has reached a significant milestone with 3 million electric vehicles now on the roads, saving over 7 million tons of CO2 annually. This achievement is attributed to the closure of the last coal-fired plant, marking the lowest greenhouse gas emissions since 1872. As electric heavy goods vehicles registrations surge by 171%, the future of sustainable transport looks promising.
“… isn't a lot by China standards, but it is a lot when you think about how much it costs and the kind of cars it's up against. Porsche Panameras, even Mercedes Maybachs, Mercedes-Benz S-Class. And it costs over a million yuan. That's 137,000 US. The cool upgrade is its new LiDAR. Its 896-line LiDAR system, which they claim is the highest line count in mass production of an EV in China, delivering four times image detail resolution on other technology. Its dual optical path architecture can detect an object as small as 14 centimeters, that's just under six inches, at long range, improving low …”
“Now, the Maestro S800 has done about 15,000 units in the last nine months, which isn't a lot by China standards, but it is a lot when you think about how much it costs and the kind of cars it's up against. Porsche Panameras, even Mercedes Maybachs, Mercedes-Benz S-Class. And it costs over a million yuan. That's 137,000 US. The cool upgrade is its new LiDAR. Its 896-line LiDAR system, which they claim is the highest line count in mass production of an EV in China, delivering four times image detail resolution on other technology. Its dual optical path architecture can detect an object as small as 14 centimeters, that's just under six inches, at long range, improving low reflectivity obstacle perception by 190 percent, irregular obstacle recognition by 77 percent, and doubles the overall durability. We'll take a break. We'll come back. We'll talk about China's charging boom and the first ones to go for the Canadian import licenses. Stick around. Back in a moment. All right, welcome back to EV News China, our spin-off …”
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China's EV charging infrastructure has surged to 20.7 million connectors, marking a 50% year-on-year increase. This growth is largely driven by private charging, which now constitutes 77% of all installations, reflecting a significant shift in ownership experiences for EV users. With Canada preparing to welcome more Chinese-made EVs, this expansion could reshape the global EV landscape.
“of its four-door electric gt the mercedes amg gt has a full unveil coming soon uh previously called the double x when it was a prototype and so we've seen it uh lapping uh um for eight days a track called nardo at 186 miles an hour amg mercedes pitched the run as proof of their new platform amg.ea and it's 1360 horsepower powertrain over a thousand kilowatts anyway inside it's a big screen to be honest with you um and not just one big screen like a mercedes-benz hyper screen a single …”
“of its four-door electric gt the mercedes amg gt has a full unveil coming soon uh previously called the double x when it was a prototype and so we've seen it uh lapping uh um for eight days a track called nardo at 186 miles an hour amg mercedes pitched the run as proof of their new platform amg.ea and it's 1360 horsepower powertrain over a thousand kilowatts anyway inside it's a big screen to be honest with you um and not just one big screen like a mercedes-benz hyper screen a single piece of glass across the entire front with you know various screens behind it oh no this is just lots of screens all at different angles now you've heard me say before I'm not convinced this current era that we're in is going to age very well. I don't think big screens are very classy, very timeless, very high-end, to be honest with you. It feels …”
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The upcoming Mercedes AMG GT promises an astonishing 1360 horsepower with a unique design featuring multiple screens aimed at the Chinese market. Meanwhile, Ferrari teases its new Luce crossover, showcasing a sleek silhouette and a reimagined interior by ex-Apple designer Johnny Ive. Both vehicles represent a bold step into the future of luxury performance cars.
“Over in Mercedes land, Motor One shares, say hello to Mercedes-Benz VLE, the electric luxury van coming to America. And this is huge because the other electric van that's been, you know, recently released but not done as well is the revival of the Volkswagen bus, the VW ID Buzz, which had a very short range, I think around 300 miles. This has 434 mile range so no range anxiety on those long family trips It has a long and short wheelbase versions The VW ID buzz …”
“Over in Mercedes land, Motor One shares, say hello to Mercedes-Benz VLE, the electric luxury van coming to America. And this is huge because the other electric van that's been, you know, recently released but not done as well is the revival of the Volkswagen bus, the VW ID Buzz, which had a very short range, I think around 300 miles. This has 434 mile range so no range anxiety on those long family trips It has a long and short wheelbase versions The VW ID buzz They only brought the long wheelbase version to the United States That was sort of seen as a miss from some commentators has six or eight person seating capacity, an optional eight case cinema style screen for rear seat passengers. So all the kids can enjoy a movie. I love it. This is amazing. I love it. I love it. I think it's going to be a hit. I …”
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The new Mercedes-Benz VLE electric luxury van boasts an impressive 434-mile range, outshining the VW ID Buzz's 300-mile range. With features like a cinema-style screen for rear passengers and a more competitive pricing strategy, it aims to revive the family van market. Meanwhile, Ford CEO Farley insists that the Mustang stick shift will remain, showcasing a commitment to traditional driving experiences amidst a shift towards EVs.
“… seems like Ferrari is doing again. I can't jinx them. So I have to like I got a little jinx thing going here. But the Ferrari looks really good. The Mercedes as well. So they both have come out looking solid. Ferrari has been really reliable. They haven't seemed to have had any of the issues that others have had with the turbo spool, which was something they were concerned about as early as last season or maybe even two seasons ago. They had talked about the turbo lag, and they don't seem to have that problem. They've gone with a smaller turbo charger, which spools up faster. So like they seem to be …”
“… sponsors, I'm really pissed, to be quite frank with you. I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I don't know what Lawrence is doing. Who who is benefiting from the new regulations or is kind of figured it out the best so far? It's so it seems it seems like Ferrari is doing again. I can't jinx them. So I have to like I got a little jinx thing going here. But the Ferrari looks really good. The Mercedes as well. So they both have come out looking solid. Ferrari has been really reliable. They haven't seemed to have had any of the issues that others have had with the turbo spool, which was something they were concerned about as early as last season or maybe even two seasons ago. They had talked about the turbo lag, and they don't seem to have that problem. They've gone with a smaller turbo charger, which spools up faster. So like they seem to be good with that. The Mercedes looks really, really quick, fast on the straights I don think that they were detuned after their everyone was complaining about their engines That was those seem to be good So anyone with a Mercedes power unit seems to be in good shape But the Mercedes Patronus AMG F1 team, they also just look great. George Russell, …”
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Ferrari and Mercedes are emerging as the frontrunners in this season's Formula 1 races, with both teams showing impressive performance and reliability. While Ferrari has resolved previous turbo lag issues, Mercedes is showcasing speed and power, making George Russell a key driver to watch. As Red Bull surprises with their Ford power unit, the competition heats up among these top teams.
“… hybrid system. So it's a two-liter engine and a 60-kilowatt-hour battery pack on this one, by the way. Quick mention for a report which claimed Mercedes-Benz were going to use a new global platform partnered with Geely. The platform carries the codename Phoenix and production would be 2030 onwards. Mercedes-Benz denied the claim, saying that the reported cooperation was entirely fabricated and untrue. This report framed the plan as a shift in how Mercedes-Benz develops small city cars. It said the Mercedes-Benz China R&D Center acting as the global headquarters for compact vehicle development. …”
“… over 5.1 meters long. That's over 201 inches and over 2.06 meters wide with a three-meter wheelbase. This thing looks ready for business. This is Toyota kind of mini Land Cruiser territory for towing 2,500 kilograms or 5,500 pounds break. It's a plug-in hybrid system. So it's a two-liter engine and a 60-kilowatt-hour battery pack on this one, by the way. Quick mention for a report which claimed Mercedes-Benz were going to use a new global platform partnered with Geely. The platform carries the codename Phoenix and production would be 2030 onwards. Mercedes-Benz denied the claim, saying that the reported cooperation was entirely fabricated and untrue. This report framed the plan as a shift in how Mercedes-Benz develops small city cars. It said the Mercedes-Benz China R&D Center acting as the global headquarters for compact vehicle development. It described this as the first instance where Mercedes-Benz allowed an external R&D team to independently develop a new platform. But, as I say, the good people of Mercedes-Benz saying 1,000% not true.”
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Mercedes-Benz has firmly denied claims of a new global platform collaboration with Geely, labeling the reports as entirely fabricated. This denial comes amidst speculation that their China R&D Center would lead a shift in developing small city cars. The controversy highlights the tensions in the automotive industry as companies navigate partnerships and innovation.
“… great in UFC. Oh, Miles Garrett. I tried to Browse for like a month But Miles put his hands on me That sucked That was terrible man That was awful Mercedes Lewis If he still qualifies here I've had him for about 17 years Mercedes throws kicks And you know Jiu Jitsu Everything He's like really a student of it I've always said like He's not current But Kyle Long was a He's you know If I didn't ever wrestle Kyle Long I would be at least Five seven and a half now But I'm trying to think of current guys Who just feel really violent Oh, Max Crosby Max actually Legitimately trains By the way He's done …”
“which guys normally don't do. But I just love it, dude. If I can help make somebody better, you know, that helps me again here. That's why. Give me the current NFL player who you think could be great in UFC. Oh, Miles Garrett. I tried to Browse for like a month But Miles put his hands on me That sucked That was terrible man That was awful Mercedes Lewis If he still qualifies here I've had him for about 17 years Mercedes throws kicks And you know Jiu Jitsu Everything He's like really a student of it I've always said like He's not current But Kyle Long was a He's you know If I didn't ever wrestle Kyle Long I would be at least Five seven and a half now But I'm trying to think of current guys Who just feel really violent Oh, Max Crosby Max actually Legitimately trains By the way He's done with the Raiders? I don't see him coming back But it's up to the Raiders They're the ones who hold the cards in this right now But he could I guess he could retire and force their hand. Yeah, he can, but he loves football. It was interesting when I talk about guys want to be great and trying to be great instead of famous. When he came out to my gym …”
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To be great in the NFL, players must outwork everyone else, as shown by Max Crosby's relentless 5:45 AM training routine. While many players are offered the chance to train hard, few are willing to put in the effort. The blueprint for greatness is simple: find the best and do more than them.
“… in UFC. Oh, Miles Garrett. I tried to browse for like a month, but Miles put his hands on me. That sucked. That was terrible, man. That was awful. Mercedes Lewis, if he still qualifies here I've had him for about 17 years Mercedes throws kicks and Jiu-Jitsu, everything He's really a student of it I always said He's not current, but Kyle Long If I didn't ever wrestle Kyle Long, I would be at least 5'7.5 now But I'm trying to think current guys Who just feel really violent But, yeah, there's not a – oh, Max Crosby. Max actually legitimately trains. By the way, is he – he's done with the Raiders? I …”
“… came out during the bye week for a little tune-up, which guys normally don't do. But I just love it, dude. If I can help make somebody better, you know, that helps me again here. That's why. Give me the current NFL player who you think could be great in UFC. Oh, Miles Garrett. I tried to browse for like a month, but Miles put his hands on me. That sucked. That was terrible, man. That was awful. Mercedes Lewis, if he still qualifies here I've had him for about 17 years Mercedes throws kicks and Jiu-Jitsu, everything He's really a student of it I always said He's not current, but Kyle Long If I didn't ever wrestle Kyle Long, I would be at least 5'7.5 now But I'm trying to think current guys Who just feel really violent But, yeah, there's not a – oh, Max Crosby. Max actually legitimately trains. By the way, is he – he's done with the Raiders? I don't see him coming back. But, you know, it's up to the Raiders. They're the ones who hold the cards in this right now. But he could – I guess he could retire and force their hand. Yeah, he can. But, you know, he loves football. You know, it was interesting when I talk about guys, you know, want to be great and, you know, trying to be great instead …”
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Many NFL players today prioritize fame over greatness, leading to a decline in work ethic. Aaron Rodgers highlights how players like A.J. Bonner stand out for their dedication, as they commit to grueling training schedules. The blueprint for success remains simple: outwork the competition, but most players aren't willing to put in the effort.
“… playing at home. I'm like, no, like that will be a, that will be at least 60, 40, Indiana, Indiana fans were so jack, it was like 90, 10 in the Mercedes Benz, like they were so jacked to be there. And then Miami fans, they're not as you you've been there a million times, right? Like they're not as, they're not as, uh, they're not as willing to show up as much as, as, as a lot of fan bases and travel, but, but Cristobal's definitely obviously helped us cause with what he did this year. Yeah. Um, yeah, I think Miami, you know, no one wants to spend a ton of time on this, but the whole, like, to …”
“… kick, as, like, they're actually playing a road game in the National. championship, even if it felt like there was far more Hoosier fans inside the building. Yeah, I knew that right when he came out, like people were like, oh my gosh, Indiana or Miami's playing at home. I'm like, no, like that will be a, that will be at least 60, 40, Indiana, Indiana fans were so jack, it was like 90, 10 in the Mercedes Benz, like they were so jacked to be there. And then Miami fans, they're not as you you've been there a million times, right? Like they're not as, they're not as, uh, they're not as willing to show up as much as, as, as a lot of fan bases and travel, but, but Cristobal's definitely obviously helped us cause with what he did this year. Yeah. Um, yeah, I think Miami, you know, no one wants to spend a ton of time on this, but the whole, like, to me, that's your back, you didn't have to win a national championship to be officially back as dumb as whatever grading system we have on this kind of stuff, but you know, he, he's through some of those years where it was talent and you're, you're thinking, okay, but do I trust this guy? You know, do I trust that this guy is going to be able to do …”
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Miami's resurgence in college football is undeniable, as they showcased incredible discipline and skill throughout the season. Despite not winning the national championship, their performance has earned them a place among the elite, proving that they are back on the map. The contrast between Miami's historical struggles and their current success highlights a thrilling turnaround for the program.
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