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Lotus just launched what they called their final pure Internal Combustion car model, the mid-engined Lotus Emira. This platform has a lot to carry on as the final IC car from the storied moniker, so how does it stack up? Is the Emira something car enthusiasts will celebrate or hate?

Weekends 2 and 3 of a three week stretch of F1! The next two races take place at the Red Bull Ring in Styria, Austria. Going into this weekend's race, we cover the current standings after last week's French GP, provide some history on the Red Bull Ring, and preview the next two races, including some predictions. Tune in to learn more, and see how close we get to predicting the races over the next two weeks.

Hi there, thanks for tuning in to the G4S Podcast. We're a group of car enthusiasts sharing our love and interests in cars by covering news in the industry, as well as sharing our opinions. Join us as we try to navigate the ever-changing car world, one episode at a time.

Car prices are pretty crazy right now, so can you be an enthusiast buyer in this market? We still think so, and here are our choices for getting a car for $10k that you can use for fun on the weekend! Let us know what you would choose on Twitter and Instagram using #10kcar

The F1 adventure continues this weekend in France, at the controversial Circuit Paul Ricard. As one of the oldest races, the French Grand Prix has some important history, and this weekend will add on to that long list of history. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the race, and what to expect over the weekend.

What makes a car fast? Is it out right top speed, is it acceleration, or maybe a combination of both? No matter your answer, the hyper car maker Rimac seem to have built a car that stands all of those tests. Their new Revera, an all-electric hyper car, has some serious tech and performance, so tune in to learn more about what could be the new road-car benchmark for outright performance. 

Wildest F1 race so far this season? We think so! Here's a full recap of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, from the key events during practice and qualification, to a race recap from Sunday's event at the Baku City Circuit. Let us know what you thought of this race on Twitter and Instagram @G4SPodcast 

Time for the sixth round of Formula 1 this year! The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is this weekend, so here's a preview of the weekend, including some history of the race, an over of the Baku City Circuit layout, and our predictions for results.

The past two weekends, the motorsport world has been treated to two of the most historic races - the Monaco GP and the Indy 500. After a recap of the historic 2021 Indy 500, we discuss the similarities and differences between these two historic races.

This weekend, we're in for another motorsport treat - the 105th running of the Indy 500! Tune in to this episode to learn more about the history of the event, and to get a preview for the action coming up on Sunday.

Lamborghini have gone through some big changes since being bought by Audi. But their Direzione Cor Tauri announcement last week might be the biggest change, and could signify a new era for the brand. What does this announcement mean for Lamborghini and for us car enthusiasts? 

What a weekend for the Formula 1 paddock! Here's your go-to episode for a recap of the Monaco Grand Prix, from Practice through to Race Day. There were quite a few key moments, and the results have shaken up the F1 standings, so don't miss out on this episode! 

It's race weekend! This time, one of the most highly coveted and historical races - the Monaco Grand Prix. We cover the history of how the race was established, go in depth on the very unique track layout, and then recap yesterday's practice before discussing race predictions.

The new BMW 840i xDrive Gran Coupe - a confused and cumbersome land yacht, or a smooth and sharp cruiser? To find out, we got behind the wheel to see if this BMW still has some of the magic that made older BMWs great. 

This is a G4S Road Review.

Let's catch back up with the Formula 1 Season, starting with some highlights and notes from the Spanish Grand Prix. The race came down to some serious tire management strategies, so who came out on top? After that, there are a few more important news items in F1 from the past few days, including another big change to the F1 calendar.

On this episode of the G4S mini series "Car Care 101," we discuss the importance of spark plugs and when to replace them. As a critical part of most engines, spark plugs need to be in good operating shape to ensure the engine runs properly. We discuss what spark plugs are, when and why to replace them, and how to replace them.

For 25 years, the Lotus Elise has been one of the ultimate driver-focused sports cars available on the market. However, Lotus have announced that the upcoming 240 Final Edition is indeed the final Elise to leave their factory. So what's next for the Elise? Will it be relegated to the pages of history, or will there be other plans given how it's a legend?

After publishing last week's episode on the new Ferrari Competitziones, we thought "would we buy this or different cars for the same money?" And so, here we are with another episode of the G4S mini series "Would You Buy." Would you buy an 812 Competitzione A or go for our option 2 lineup? 

Remember a few weeks back when Ferrari teased their new V12 limited edition beast? Well they officially launched it this week, along with a targa top version. The 812 Competitzione and Competitzione A take an already crazy 812 Superfast platform, and make it even more crazy. Tune in to learn more about these wild Prancing Horses.

American car manufacturers are spearheading some exciting movements into EV adoption, with several new vehicles leading the charge. So what's the common theme for all of these new American EV releases, and will they succeed in pushing consumers to more easily adopt EV tech?

And the F1 show moves on! Yesterday was the race from Portimao, and this upcoming weekend is the Spanish Grand Prix. This episode is a recap of Portimao, as well as a preview for Sunday

Happy Friday! Tune in to this episode to get the latest on several breaking news items from F1, as well as a preview for this weekend's race at Portimao!

Episode 1 of a new G4S Mini Series - "Would You Buy" sets a budget and a specific car need, and then we discuss car builds and options that fit the category and budget. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode, as well as what categories we should set for future episodes, so reach out on Twitter and Instagram using #G4SPodcast and #WouldYouBuy

Welcome back to another episode from the G4SPodcast mini series, Car Care 101. This episode covers some of the most important items on a car - the tires. From how to know when to change tires, to being able to get the right tires for your car, this episode covers the key tire items to know for keeping up on tire maintenance. 

Happy Friday! There were a few key car news items from this week that we discuss, as well as a preview for an action-packed racing weekend.

Spring is upon a good chunk of the Northern Hemisphere, and that means the return of car shows and car meets! Here is a list of dos and don'ts to help make your car meet experience better, while also helping to improve the overall show itself.

What a race! Here's a recap of quite the exciting Formula 1 race on Sunday at Imola, including some highlights from practice and qualification.

After a long three week break, F1 is back. This weekend, the paddock is out in Italy at the famous Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, better known as Imola. Going into the race on Sunday, this episode covers what you need to know about the current standings, Imola's history, and a prediction of the results.

The Bacalar is a good sign for the new direction Bentley is going. But is it overpriced? Could you get the same, or even better, driving experience from a cheaper car? We discuss 5 new cars to buy instead of the (already sold out) Bacalar

Bentley's latest release is a very limited run of the Mulliner Bacalar, a 2 seater roofless speedster based on the Continental GTC. So why is this car and it's reception critical for the future of Bentley? 

On the third episode of "Car Care 101", we discuss a key maintenance item - oil changes. From an overview of what engine oil does and the different types of engine oil to the walk through of an actual oil change, this episode dives into on of the most important car care items.

What does it take to make the best new sports cars? At the very least, it should be fun to drive, oriented to the experience of driving over anything else. So have Toyota and Subaru hit that mark with the new GR86 and BRZ?

Remember the glory days of Hummer, when so many celebrities cruised around in the giant H2? Then there was that time period where Hummer popularity died off with the rise in Prius consumption. Well, Hummer is back - the new Hummer EVs are looking to reignite not only Hummer, but GM's EV sales.

April 1st is usually a very active day among Car Company Social Media Accounts. There were a few quite memorable pranks from yesterday, let's go over them and discuss how fun (or not) they were.

On this episode of the G4S mini series "Car Care 101" we discuss what it means to truly have clean paint - contaminant and blemish free. In order to achieve this, you need to make sure to have the proper car washing technique. Sound a bit too trivial? It definitely makes a big difference, and it's not difficult to make adjustments to your current washing style to improve the end result.

What a race! The 2021 Bahrain GP was full of memorable moments and excitement, so let's recap some of those. Also, could the outcome have been different if the race had started out differently?

Bentley's Continental GT has been very important to keeping the company afloat since the car's launch in 2005. Now there's a new Continental, the latest GT Speed, and it not only has the potential to be a great enthusiast's car, but also could be the final sign off for the Continental GT as we know it.

That's right - the top tier of motorsport resumes this week! Let's preview the new season, including team changes and up coming track venues, as we get ready for for Sunday's season opener at Bahrain.

Welcome to the first episode of the mini series "Car Care 101"! This episode, we discuss three types of paint protection, and which one is best to use. No matter what, using any one of these will help your paint look good and stay looking good.

Pagani, one if the ultimate supercar manufacturers, surprised the world by launching their new Huarya R. This new track-only car promises to not only be very, very fast, but also quite a special experience. Could this be the last hurrah for the Huarya?

Restomoding takes a classic car and updates it with modern performance goodies and features, helping to preserve the character of the car while bringing it up to modern times. Here's a list of 3 restomod builds we'd love to see. This list might be a bit controversial, so let us know your dream restomod build on Twitter and Instagram, @G4SPodcast.

Buying a car is generally a big financial decision, so can it also be counted as an investment?

The Clean Air Act is a significant piece of legislation in the United States for combating air pollution emissions. As such, there's some tension between it and the car enthusiast community. There are groups that fear the EPA will use the Clean Air Act to essentially eradicate the aftermarket car enthusiast industry and community, and have proposed some legislation to protect certain aspects of car culture in the form of the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act. Is the RPM Act a protector of all things car related in the US, or is there another agenda being pushed?

Often times, car enthusiasts will fondly remember an old car or will talk about how "they don't make cars like they used to." A big part of this aspect of car culture is the emotional impact of car nostalgia. Car manufacturers have often tried to build car to play on this nostalgia, but what are some key "older car" characteristics we'd like to see make a comeback?

Lamborghini just released a brand new version of the Huracan, the STO. The goal is to take the previous road-going performance model, the Performante, and combine it with the track-only Super Trofeo, making a road-legal racecar. But can this new STO actually be any good, or will it be too compromised to be of any use on the road or track?

It's clear that the Pandemic has changed a lot in society. But how has it impacted cars? Let's dive in to some of the shifts in car production, car purchasing, and driving patterns since the beginning of 2020, and then also see how car manufacturers are making adjustments in response.

Anything can be a racecar, right? Well, not so fast. Even though people often times call fun cars racecars, there are some significant differences between racecars and road cars that impact driving philosophy for each. Dive in to see the differences and why these differences are important.

One big concern that often gets highlighted within the car community is the expensiveness of the hobby. But this narrative can create an artificial barrier to entry for people joining in on an otherwise amazing world. So is there a way to be a car enthusiast without spending boat loads of money? Absolutely, here are some of the ways I enjoy cars without spending more than $100.

Car dealerships, especially used car lots, are often demonized by society and the media. But there's a growing trend of newer car buying models coming out that challenge the traditional dealership model, with the intent to improve car purchases. What are these new models, and are they any good for consumers?

In a world of 4 door sports cars dominated by German competition, Lexus has decided to stake their claim with the brand new IS500 F Sport Performance. It has a big naturally aspirated V8, some suspension and brakes, and some other performance goodies, but can it stand up to the BMW M3, Mercedes C63 and the Audi RS4?