The episode starts off at Michelin’s Laurens Proving Grounds in South Carolina. The conditions were less than ideal with standing water on parts of the track, but that didn’t stop Nate from testing out the BMW M2 CS. Despite the rain and wet tires, the car felt alive and responsive.

Next up is a first drive of the Neue Klasse iX3 in sunny southern Spain. Horatiu shares his experience at Ascari race track and talks about how the new platform feels like a significant leap forward compared to previous models. The driving dynamics are smoother, braking is better, and technology execution is top-notch.

The conversation then shifts to the 2025 BMW M5 Touring, which offers impressive performance but comes with its challenges too. With features such as plug-in hybrid systems that make it shockingly quick at highway speeds, it’s a car that resets expectations for what an M5 should be like in today’s world.

But the real question becomes whether this new take on the classic M5 fits into your daily life and if you’re willing to pay top dollar for all its features. It doesn’t feel like the old-school M5, but it’s still incredible in its own right.

Whether you’re tuning into the podcast or reading this article, there’s no denying that these cars are pushing boundaries and setting new standards in their categories.

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