Nicki Shields is a television presenter, live events host and YouTuber, and a broadcaster for the FIA Formula E Championship, the electric street racing series. She is also the anchor for Supercharged on CNN and an automotive journalist with a vast experience in electric cars. Today, she joins the BMWBLOG Podcast to talk to us about her Formula E beginnings, about the all -electric car racing championship and how it's different than Formula One. Next, she shares with us her thoughts on the state of the automotive industry when it comes to electric cars. Nicki is also a BMW aficionado and talks about her family's BMW cars, and what cars are close to her heart today. You can find Nicki on Instagram @nickishields and on the web at www.Electrifying.com

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S1E59 - BMWBLOG Podcast: Nicki Shields on electric cars, Formula E, and more

In this episode, Nico and Horatiu talk about their latest test drives. First up, the new 2022 BMW M4 xDrive. We talk about the differences between the rear wheel drive M4 and the all-wheel drive one. Of course, we pick a favorite at the end. Next, the BMW M440i Gran Coupe which also launches this fall. Our review talks about the driving experience and how it compares to a 4 Series Coupe and 3 Series Sedan. Next up is the ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe review. Nico explains why he might like the B8 Gran Coupe a bit more than an M8 Gran Coupe. Lastly, we share some exclusive news on the upcoming unveil of the BMW XM which will take place next week in Los Angeles. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast!

S1E58 - Test Drives: BMW M4 xDrive, M440i Gran Coupe, ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe

Racing legend Bill Auberlen joins the BMWBLOG Podcast to talk about his career and especially his BMW racing career. Bill has driven BMW cars in more races than any other driver in the world. 339 races more exactly, 91 wins and bringing home 4 championships with BMW cars.  Bill talks to us about his beginnings in motorsport, driving the legendary V12 LMR BMW racecar, his famous back flip at Road Atlanta, and his astonishing success with Turner Motorsport. At the end, Bill offers some great advice to young drivers who aspire to join the exciting world of motorsports.

S1E57 - Bill Auberlen: "I've lived my entire life by speed"

This one of the most exciting BMWBLOG Podcast episodes since we chat on two of the best BMW cars: The new M5 CS and the M3 CS. James Bachici is the owner of an F80 M3 CS and he talks with us about his latest review and what it means to own such a limited and unique BMW M car. Later on, Nico and Horatiu talk about their experience with the F90 BMW M5 CS and try to convince James to buy one. The episode ends with Horatiu sharing some insider news and what we might see from BMW in the near and long-term future. If you're a true bimmer fan, this podcast episode is a must!

S1E56 - BMW M3 CS and M5 CS Reviews

We're back from Monterey Car Week where we not only saw some amazing cars, but we also drove the all-new BMW M5 CS and ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe. In this episode, Horatiu and Nico share their thoughts on the fastest BMW ever made, and what makes it special. The ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe is another exciting car we got our hands on and we talk about what makes an ALPINA car special. Of course, we chat on the Monterey Car Week too, one of the best events in the automotive world and a bucket list item for car fans. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you have any questions for us or suggestions, find us at podcast@bmwblog.com

S1E55 - BMW M5 CS and ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe Test Drives

Joe Achilles joins again the BMWBLOG crew for a new podcast. Today's topics revolve around his long-term driving impressions of the 2021 BMW M3 Competition. Joe purchased the car a few months back and he's already put more than 5,000 miles on the odometer. He also talks about his driving experience both on and off track, and what it means to live with the new M3 every day. The kidney grille, suspension carbon fiber seats are all fair game and we get to learn more about them from an actual owner. Next topic on the agenda is the all-new BMW 2 Series Coupe which made its debut at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed. Joe actually joined our crew for a video review of the car. So in this episode, he shares with us his thought on the new sports coupe and what it looks like in real life. Towards the end we talk about the upcoming G87 M2 and the recent leaks. But as always, there are plenty of other interesting things we share, so please stay tuned for the full episode. As always, feedback is appreciated at podcast@bmwblog.com. Find out more at https://bmwblog-podcast.pinecast.co

S1E54 - Joe Achilles talks about his BMW M3 and new 2 Series Coupe

Electric pioneer and EV expert Tom Moloughney joins us this week at the BMWBLOG podcast to talk about his beginnings with the BMW Group brands, from the ActiveE and MINI E to the BMW i3 electric car. Tom shares a lot of insight into the early days of BMW i and what the future looks for the Bavarian brand when it comes to electric vehicles. This is an extremely interesting podcast, so we encourage you to listen to the full episode. Find out more at https://bmwblog-podcast.pinecast.co

S1E53 - BMW: The Electric Car Journey From The i3 To The i4 and iX

In this episode, we share with our first driving impressions of the BMW i4 electric gran coupe. We were only one of the three journalists in the United States to drive the car. So we have a very exclusive report to share with you. We also talk about the unveil of the i4 and iX which took place in Los Angeles. Next on the list is our test drive of the BMW M3 Competition, followed by the world premiere of the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe. Thanks for listening and don't forget to send us your feedback at podcast@bmwblog.com Find out more at https://bmwblog-podcast.pinecast.co

S1E52 - BMW i4 Test Drive and 4 Series Gran Coupe Unveil

In this new episode, Nico and Horatiu talk about recent test drives of the new BMW M3 Competition and non-comp with the six-speed manual. Next, we chat about the upcoming BMW i4 and reveal some of the details behind this exciting electric BMW. Lastly, Horatiu talks about his meeting with the BMW Design team in which he learned more about the design process of the recent 4 Series, M3 and M4. As always, if you have any feedback or requests for topics, please email nico@bmwblog.com or feedback@bmwblog.com Find out more at https://bmwblog-podcast.pinecast.co

S1E51 - BMW M3 Comp vs. Non, i4 Details

Jonny Lieberman, journalist, actor and writer, known for CBS: Head 2 Head (2016), Head 2 Head (2012) and Ignition (2012), joined the BMWBLOG podcast this week. Here are some of the topics we covered in this interesting episode: Top 3 BMWs today Jonny's thoughts on the new BMW M3 and M4 His recent praise of the BMW M2 CS Is the BMW M8 Gran Coupe one of the best BMWs today? Electric cars and what it means for BMW All of our podcasts are also available on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLydknwfzlYia5xXs8aNSug_6PHKDqCgZ2 Find out more at https://bmwblog-podcast.pinecast.co

S1E50 - Jonny Lieberman talks about the new M3/M4 and M2 CS

In this new podcast, we're joined by James Bachici, a long time contributor to BMWBLOG and a BMW fan and owner. He currently drives a stunning San Marino Blue F80 M3 CS and he shares his experience with the car and why this might be the best M3 so far. We also talk about the new BMW design, and of course, the oversized grille on the new M3 and M4. Lastly, we take a deep look at the future of electric cars and what it means for petrolheads. You can also listen to the podcast in video format on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84fZI-13hTc Find out more at https://bmwblog-podcast.pinecast.co

S1E49 - F80 M3 CS - The Must Have BMW?

Our own Chuck Vossler joins our podcast to talk about his short drive of the G80 M3, a preview of a longer test drive he's doing in 2 weeks. Chuck also owns an E92 M3 with a manual six-speed, so he shares his thoughts on the two very different M3 models. Next, we talk about his new BMW i3 and how it compares to his other daily driver: the Tesla Model 3. Furthermore, we touch on the future of electric performance cars and how that will shape up the automotive landscape. Lots of interesting topics, so please join us! We also have a video version of the podcast on our www.youtube.com/c/bmwblog channel. Podcast Sponsor: https://www.racebox.pro/

S1E48 - From E92 M3 to G80 M3 with Chuck Vossler

Youtuber Joe Achilles joins Horatiu and Nico at BMWBLOG to talk about his review of the new BMW M3 and M4. We also chat on the latest BMW products, such as the 128ti, iX and i4 electric cars. Joe also shares some of his Youtube secrets along with his new car.

S1E47 - Joe Achilles reviews the BMW M3 and M4

Episode Notes BMWBLOG long-time contributor Nate Risch headed out to Palm Springs to attend the BMW M4 GT4 Driving School at Thermal Club. Nate shares with us his experience, along with some tips on how to attend the M4 GT4 school, and other BMW M Schools. It's a great experience, so we encourage you to listen to his thoughts. Don't forget to send us your feedback at podcast@bmwblog.com

S1E46 - Our experience at the BMW M4 GT4 Driving School Experience

Episode Notes In today's episode we talk about the following topics: Is BMW planning an M4 CSL limited edition? BMW M5 CS - Most Powerful BMW Production Series car. And will it break the Nurburgring record? Chicagoland BMW dealers are livestreaming virtual car events in February on Facebook Does the new M3 and M sound better than previous models? 00:00 Intro 00:30 BMW M4 CSL 10:00 BMW M5 CS 25:10 Chicagoland virtual car event 30:15 New M3/M4 event

S1E45 - BMW M4 CSL, M5 CS and M3/M4 Exhaust Sound

Produced for BMW fans worldwide, the BMWBLOG podcast series will take you into the world of the BMW brand with behind the scenes content, insider stories, exclusive test drives and car rumors. The BMWBLOG team will also share with you their latest impressions about the new BMW models releases, as well as conversations about classic BMW cars, and much more.

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