CARSGUIDE PODCAST, EPISODE 26 - LOTUS SUV, BMW X7, AUSGP IS AWFUL AND, OH, FLYING CARS

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This episode of the CarsGuide Podcast delves into a variety of automotive topics, with a significant portion dedicated to the upcoming BMW X7. The hosts confirm its imminent arrival, highlighting the need for BMW to compete in the large, seven-seat SUV segment against rivals like Audi's Q7 and Mercedes-Benz's GLS. They note that the X5, while large, is not a direct competitor and that the X7 will be a larger, more up-to-date offering. The discussion also touches on Lotus's controversial decision to produce an SUV, seen by some as a necessary move to ensure the brand's financial viability, following the example of Porsche's Cayenne. Other segments cover Elon Musk's compensation package, the tragic autonomous vehicle accident in Arizona, and the debate over the Australian Grand Prix's position on the F1 calendar. The hosts also share their recent test drives, including the Lexus LC 500, McLaren 570S, and the BMW i3.