BMW
Mentioned in 69 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A German luxury automotive company discussed across podcasts for its electric vehicle strategy, including the i4 EV sedan praised for reliability and the upcoming electric M3 with advanced battery technology. Podcasts cover BMW's manufacturing challenges in the UK, exploration of software-defined vehicle architecture, and competitive positioning in the premium EV market, while also referencing its ownership of Rolls-Royce for approximately three decades. The brand frequently appears in automotive discussions comparing EVs and examining industry trends in electrification, sustainability innovations like hemp bioplastics, and connected vehicle technology integration.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
The Smoking Tire · May 21, 2026
Cars for Swinging?; Puncture; Mecum Results; More!
“New M3 CS manual transmission model discussed as product from listener who works as product manager at BMW”
Spike's Car Radio · May 20, 2026
Swatch & Audemars Piguet Just Caused Global CARNAGE
“Acquired Alpina brand to create ultra-luxury vehicle line competing in $200k-$350k market segment”
The Smoking Tire · May 19, 2026
2027 Nissan Z Nismo Manual Review; Lambo Update
“Mentioned as M2 competitor to Z Nismo; M2 CS pricing and performance compared throughout episode”
The Smoking Tire · May 14, 2026
Road Rage; ZF Autos get a Clutch Pedal??; Crown Vic Race; Acadia Review
“M5 Touring and M760i mentioned as press fleet vehicles; discussed regarding ZF transmission swaps and luxury sedan market”
The Joe Rogan Experience · May 13, 2026
#2498 - Brendan Schaub
“Luxury automaker; criticized for oversized grille design on M4/M440i; praised for continued manual transmission offerings”
Spike's Car Radio · May 13, 2026
We Bought the Lowest Mileage Early Porsche 911 IN THE WORLD!
“Mentioned as competitive luxury EV alternative to Polestar 4”
No Laying Up - Golf Podcast · May 8, 2026
1154: Forecasting The 2028 PGA Tour Schedule
“Potential sponsor for Chicago signature event; discussed for potential relocation in new schedule”
Stock Movers · May 6, 2026
Novo Nordisk's Pill, BMW's Struggle, Diageo Up
“Automotive manufacturer maintained guidance despite China competition and tariff pressures, supported by strong European EV orders”
The Smoking Tire · May 5, 2026
Replica or Recreation?; THAT New Car Law; GT500 Review
“Manufactures M2 and paddle-shift vehicles; discussed regarding downshifting techniques in modern performance cars.”
The Smoking Tire · Apr 30, 2026
Durango Hellcat Review; Waymo vs Taxi; Mercedes Update
“Discussed for interior material quality plateaus and M-series pricing versus value proposition”
Very Vehicular · Apr 29, 2026
Scotto Answers Your Questions! Q&A Special
“Mentioned as competitor in luxury performance segment and for M3 aesthetic elements used in custom builds”
The Smoking Tire · Apr 28, 2026
Comedian Abbas Wahab
“7-series criticized for rectangular prism design; discussed as less attractive than S-Class; mentioned for digital dash evolution”
MarTech Podcast ™ // Marketing + Technology = Business Growth · Apr 27, 2026
The Voice-First Shift Companies Can’t Ignore
“Automotive customer of Voices; implemented branded voice experience for in-car interactions with luxury positioning”
The Vergecast · Apr 24, 2026
AirPods, Touch Bars, and the rest of Tim Cook's legacy
“New 7 Series interior design criticized for excessive redundant screens and confusing user interface”
La Estrategia del Día México · Apr 23, 2026
BMW sobre aranceles, Avis, Banamex, Lazzeri, Tesla, L’Oréal y Lululemon
“New plant director Klaus von Moltke presented tariff concerns, noting Mexico faces 27.5% vs Hungary's 15% on vehicles”
Very Vehicular · Apr 22, 2026
TOP FIVE Sub $15k Track Day Cars You Can Buy Right Now?
“E46 330i selected as #1 budget track car; discussed as balanced platform with strong driving dynamics and aftermarket”
Accidental Tech Podcast · Apr 21, 2026
688: A Company Man
“Referenced for heated seat subscription controversy as cautionary tale for Apple's potential hardware monetization”
The Smoking Tire · Apr 21, 2026
Driving School; Dodge Charger Review; 1981 Classifieds; Q&A
“M3 Competition engine sound compared to Dodge Charger twin-turbo inline-six”
The Smoking Tire · Apr 16, 2026
Live Show: 10/10ths w/ Ed Bolian and Captain Crankshaft
“328i wagon and M340 featured in car roasting segment; discussed as underappreciated collectible vehicles”
The Smoking Tire · Apr 14, 2026
Vaughn Gittin Jr - Full of Surprises
“Mentioned for M2 CS performance specifications and electronic traction control systems”
Acquired · Apr 13, 2026
Ferrari
“Competitor luxury automaker with lower gross margins (14%) compared to Ferrari's 50%”
The Smoking Tire · Apr 9, 2026
M2 CS Review; A Bad Car that Changed History?
“M2 CS reviewed at track and street; discussion of M3 engine, adaptive dampers, and steering feel issues”
Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Apr 8, 2026
We Played Forza Horizon 6 - Kinda Funny Gamescast
“Vehicle manufacturer featured in game; M3 and other models mentioned as purchasable in-game vehicles”
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Apr 8, 2026
Branding Just Changed Forever
“Discussed as established luxury brand maintaining market position; owns Rolls-Royce subsidiary”
The Smoking Tire · Apr 7, 2026
Vantage S Review; that Ford GT Lap; the Peril of Selling a Project
“M2 and M5 discussed as performance car alternatives; BMW uses LA canyons for efficiency and ride quality testing”
The Smoking Tire · Apr 2, 2026
Brett Berk
“Acquired Alpina; M2 and RS3 cross-shopping discussed; mentioned as pursuing luxury market consolidation”
Brown Bag Mornings · Mar 31, 2026
03/31/26 – HIGHLIGHTS of Brown Bag Mornings: 🐻 LA Bear Madness & 😬 Pageant Chaos
“Mentioned as another luxury vehicle allegedly damaged in the bear suit fraud case”
The Smoking Tire · Mar 31, 2026
The Great Aston Martin Valhalla Drive
“New Class concept discussed; compared to Lincoln MKZ in design language”
The Smoking Tire · Mar 26, 2026
Singer* DLS Drive; Volvo EX30 Review; Wesley Snipes; Q&A
“M2 CS and E46 M3 SMG discussed; SMG transmission criticized as inferior to manual alternatives”
The Smoking Tire · Mar 24, 2026
C8 Grand Sport revealed; Gas Prices; Odd Volvo; Racing!
“M-badge proliferation discussed as diluting brand meaning; M2 CS and M5 CS models evaluated for collectibility”
The Smoking Tire · Mar 19, 2026
Porsche GT Pricing Scam(?); Zack's M3 Tariff; EV Charegers Cancelled
“Discussed new electric 3 Series reveal and historical M3 comparisons; M2 CS coming to track”
TBPN · Mar 12, 2026
FULL INTERVIEW: Alex Karp on AI, Job Loss, and the Future of Work
“Example of German vocational training producing skilled manufacturing workers”
Accidental Tech Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
680: A Lot of Holes in That Cheese
“Casey test drives BMW i4 M50 electric vehicle; discussed as potential future purchase; compared favorably to Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT”
Cult of Mac · Feb 26, 2026
iPhone 18 colors + our ‘Apple Experience’ predictions!
“Griffin test-drove i4 M50 electric sedan; discussed reliability concerns and maintenance costs of gasoline models”
Marketplace Morning Report · Feb 26, 2026
What it costs to become an Olympian or Paralympian
“German automaker that has owned Rolls-Royce for three decades; company now focuses on turbines and power plants”
Marketplace All-in-One · Feb 26, 2026
What it costs to become an Olympian or Paralympian
“German automotive company that has owned Rolls-Royce for approximately three decades”
Outside/In · Feb 25, 2026
Reefer madness and the future of hemp
“Experimenting with hemp bioplastics for automotive parts as sustainable material alternative”
Directly Current: The EV Politics Podcast · Feb 24, 2026
37: Affordable EVs are a Must for the Auto Industry, with Ed Kim (AutoPacific)
“Exploring software-defined vehicle architecture to reduce costs and improve updateability”
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi · Feb 24, 2026
249. "We have $2M. Why can’t we enjoy life now?"
“Heather wanted to purchase a BMW instead of waiting to pay cash for a Toyota, illustrating spending vs. saving conflict”
" The Power of Vocal Dynamics Business School " · Feb 20, 2026
The Victory Pyramid for CEO
“Used as example of premium automotive brand with distinct positioning and exclusivity laws”
TBPN · Feb 13, 2026
Anthropic Hits $380B Valuation, Become Unsloppable, WSJ Mansion Section | Martin Shkreli, Connor Hayes, Alex Bouzari, Brett Adcock
“Customer deploying Figure's humanoid robots in manufacturing operations”
Accidental Tech Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
678: Mentoring a Box of Numbers
“Discussed for i4 EV sedan as alternative to Porsche; praised for mature, reliable EV powertrain”
Spike's Car Radio · Feb 11, 2026
The 2026 BMW M2 CS Costs HOW Much?!
“2026 M2 CS model discussed extensively with pricing ($102k+), specs (523 hp S58 motor), and comparison to previous generation”
TRIGGERnometry · Feb 10, 2026
How Net Zero Destroyed Britain
“Halting electric Mini production at Cowley plant in Oxford due to UK's stringent EV rules, threatening 100+ years of manufacturing”
Directly Current: The EV Politics Podcast · Feb 10, 2026
36: Positive Signs Ahead for EVs (yes, really!) with Corey Cantor, ZETA
“Premium OEM launching competitive midsize crossover EVs; investing in high-power charging infrastructure”
THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! · Jan 30, 2026
Ultimate Bugatti is Here, Volvo Brings Back Wagons, and Doug's Insane Memory
“Dealers requesting X9 SUV to compete with Escalade/Tahoe segment; discussed X-series naming strategy and model expansion”
Mick Unplugged · Jan 29, 2026
Don’t Just Survive-Thrive: Strategy and Stories from Eddie Hartman
“Example of subscription model innovation; offers recurring subscriptions for vehicle features like headlights”
Directly Current: The EV Politics Podcast · Jan 27, 2026
34: Polling on Chinese EVs; Partisan Gap Shrinking; New CA Tax Credit with Mike Murphy
“South Carolina plant is largest U.S. vehicle exporter; discussed as democratic ally manufacturing in America alongside other foreign brands”
The Leviathan Chronicles | Snipe · Jan 20, 2026
Snipe | Part 2
“Mentioned as a real-world technology reference (BMW 740) used in early Leviathan episodes that now feels dated”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 18, 2026
TDS Time Machine | Josh at the Desk 2025
“Referenced as example of European automotive company that could face US market restrictions via tariff policy”