Episode 149 - Late June 2026 Car News

Summary

Welcome back to Induction Noise for another episode of car news, motorsport talk, and some very strong opinions. This one covered a huge mix of new performance cars, controversial design choices, hydrogen tech, and a few classic British icons making a comeback.

Key Topics:

• BMW’s new Neue Klasse M3 concept and what it could mean for the next generation of M cars

• Audi’s new Q7 and why the styling and single diesel V6 option split opinion

• Boron Motorworks’ fully reimagined Ford Escort restomod

• BMW’s new hydrogen storage system and fuel cell plans for future models

• Audi’s Nuvalari supercar and how it stacks up against the Lamborghini Temerario

• AC’s new Cobra Coupe and its global ambitions

• BMW’s xDrive M2 and why the four-wheel-drive version may now be the one to buy

• Porsche killing off the Taycan Sport Turismo and Cross Turismo

• Mercedes keeping the V8 alive in its big SUVs

• Upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed highlights

• Lada giving the Niva its first airbag in 2026

• Key takeaways

• BMW seems to be recommitting to driving dynamics, even in an EV future.

• Audi’s latest SUV and supercar moves sparked very different reactions.

• Restomods can work when they rebuild the car properly instead of just modernizing the shell.

• Hydrogen still feels experimental, but BMW’s modular approach could make it more practical.

• The performance car market is changing fast, and not every brand is keeping up.

• Standout moments

• The BMW concept unexpectedly winning you over

• The Audi Q7 styling debate

• The Ford Escort restomod earning real respect

• The BMW hydrogen system sounding like a genuine step forward

• The AC Cobra and BMW M2 discussions bringing the episode home with strong opinions

Episode timestamps

00:00 — Intro and BMW Neue Klasse M3 concept

00:22 — BMW concept discussion continues

01:28 — BMW Neue Klasse deep dive begins

14:51 — Audi Q7 discussion

26:38 — Ford Escort restomod

41:08 — BMW hydrogen storage and fuel-cell tech

51:33 — Audi Nuvolari supercar

74:46 — AC Cobra Coupe

86:12 — BMW xDrive M2

93:38 — Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo / Cross Turismo news

95:56 — Mercedes V8 SUV update

96:52 — Goodwood Festival of Speed lineup

98:47 — Lada Niva airbag news

100:34 — Closing remarks

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