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Description

In this episode:Project cars.The many problems with having multiple cars.Marco's next-car decision.Ogling a showroom's Audi R8 from behind its velvet rope.Test-driving the BMW M5 back-to-back with a 550i xDrive.The odd new BMW 3-series GT (F34) compared to the Honda Crosstour and the Audi A7.Americans' incredible efforts to avoid buying minivans and wagons.Battery lifetimes and disposal for hybrids and electric vehicles.John Siracusa's review of the Tesla Model S after an extended test-ride.A proposal to require electric vehicles to emit fake engine sounds at low speeds for pedestrian safety.And a bonus "secret track" after the episode's official end at 1:31:40.Sponsored by Squarespace: Use code NEUTRAL2 at checkout for 10% off.

Summary

Project cars, annoyances of having multiple cars, Marco's next car, crossovers, American avoidance of minivans and wagons, hybrid battery lifetimes, John Siracusa's Tesla Model S review, fake engine noises, and test-driving the BMW M5 vs. 550i xDrive back-to-back.

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Duration
01:35:34
Publishing date
2013-02-14 19:35
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