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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2025 · 2H 15M

New York, New York

from Wheel Bearings · host https://wheelbearings.media

This week, Nicole tells us about driving the Toyota Land Cruiser and BMW M235 while Sam has the BMW i4 M50.Nicole has flown across the country 4 times in the last week to drive the Lucid Gravity in California, some Cupras in Florida, a Lincoln back in Calfornia and visit the New York Auto Show. We've got lots of news from New York including the 3 Subarus, the 2026 Solterra, Trailseeker and Outback. Kia had the EV4 sedan and K4 hatchback, Hyundai showed us the new 2026 Palisade and Genesis showed off the X Gran Equator concept and the GMR-001 race car it will take to Le Mans next year. In China, regulators are cracking down on automated driving claims by automakers and Mercedes has a new limited edition retro G-Wagen. Sam also has a conversation with Subaru car line product manager Bill Stokes about its EVs.Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGSLinksLucid Gravity first drive - Sam's takeNicole on the Lucid GravityRobbie on the GravityGenesis X Gran EquatorGenesis GMR-001Kia k4 hatchbackKia EV42026 Hyundai PalisadeSubaru TrailseekerSubaru OutbackSampling CupraChinese regulators crack down on Smart DrivingMercedes-Benz G-Class Edition STRONGER THAN THE 1980sLucid Gravity VideosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Nicole tells us about driving the Toyota Land Cruiser and BMW M235 while Sam has the BMW i4 M50. Nicole has flown across the country 4 times in the last week to drive the Lucid Gravity in California, some Cupras in Florida, a Lincoln back in Calfornia and visit the New York Auto Show. We've got lots of news from New York including the 3 Subarus, the 2026 Solterra, Trailseeker and Outback. Kia had the EV4 sedan and K4 hatchback, Hyundai showed us the new 2026 Palisade and Genesis showed off the X Gran Equator concept and the GMR-001 race car it will take to Le Mans next year. In China, regulators are cracking down on automated driving claims by automakers and Mercedes has a new limited edition retro G-Wagen. Sam also has a conversation with Subaru car line product manager Bill Stokes about its EVs. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links Lucid Gravity first drive - Sam's take Nicole on the Lucid Gravity Robbie on the Gravity Genesis X Gran Equator Genesis GMR-001 Kia k4 hatchback Kia EV4 2026 Hyundai Palisade Subaru Trailseeker Subaru Outback Sampling Cupra Chinese regulators crack down on Smart Driving Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition STRONGER THAN THE 1980s Lucid Gravity Videos Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Epic: Silver Wing Realm EPIC is your new HQ for Realm’s exhilarating action and adventure stories, with new episodes dropping every Monday introduced by host Faith McQuinn.Embark on your greatest adventures yet, whether it’s crash landing on a desolate planet with only a cerebrally-embedded AI to guide you, or realizing that your latest game design is the only thing staving off total global annihilation. So unsheath those earbuds, clench that steering wheel, and buckle up because EPIC is about to take off.This month, we are featuring Silver Wing: On a desert planet in the far future, an old dragon hunter embarks on a desperate journey to save her estranged son. For centuries, the dragons have been sleeping. But in their rest, they provide a crucial energy source necessary to keep the planet Toon Flats habitable. Amphet Dahl is a diviner, gifted with the ability to sense the dragons’ dreams and memories and to the disappointment of her son, Afton, she uses this ability to Behind The Wheel River Bottom Mud Junkies This track is a collaborative effort that began with Aaron Kayson’s original chord progression, vocal melody, and lyrics. From there, the rest of us added our own creative touches - Eric with his dynamic bass line, Ryan bringing in his rhythmic drum composition and backing vocals, and Justin contributing additional guitar layers, backing vocals, and production touches. Together, we recorded, mixed, and mastered the song, creating a sound that reflects the full spirit of our combined artistry. “How Yuh Treat Yuh Inner State” Daniel Ray How Yuh Treat Yuh Inner State is a soul-steadying roots-reggae meditation on the true foundation of success: the state of your inner world.Daniel Ray brings warm vocals, deep wisdom, and golden-mystic energy to remind listeners that real elevation doesn’t begin with talent, luck, or perfect discipline — it begins with self-awareness.The track flows over a calming yet powerful reggae groove as Daniel sings about watching your emotions, checking your mind, breathing before reacting, and choosing the thought that feels clean — not forced, not fake, just aligned.It’s a song that teaches you:✔ Your inner state is your steering wheel✔ Alignment beats hustle✔ Consistency beats chaos✔ And success is built from the inside-out, not the outside-inThis is reggae therapy. Reggae grounding. Reggae evolution.A sound to realign you. A message to awaken you.A reminder that the person who pays attention to their inner world becomes unstoppable in the outer one. “STAY HUMBLE” Daniel Ray “Stay Humble” by Daniel Ray is a deep-rooted reggae meditation reminding the world that life moves in cycles.Today you might stand tall, tomorrow you might fall — and the person you once overlooked could rise above you.With warm golden tones, soulful delivery, and a message carved straight from wisdom, Daniel Ray teaches the most important truth of all:“Life is a wheel. Treat every soul with love, because no position is permanent.”This is reggae with reality. Reggae with conscience.A musical reminder to walk soft, stay grounded, and never lose your humanity.

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