Erik Berger

Carbitrage

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Carbitrage podcast is all about cars, local Minnesota car culture, the superiority of manual transmissions, a general distaste for CUVs and welcoming the future of electric enthusiast vehicles

Author

Erik Berger

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Latest episode

Apr 7, 2024

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Episodes

Episode 142 15.12.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we talk favorite automotive ad series, FCA strong arming Mahindra, the 124 Spider production coming to an end, a car 'debate' on replacing a B6 S4 convertible, beater E46 updates, a fabulous Mirage with a cut down Evo X drive train, and ford SHOCKED at dual clutch transmission issues that plagues most of their cars for a decade, a decade later. Carbitrage...

Episode 141 10.12.2019

On this episode of the carbitrage podcast, we talk BHauction's insanely awesome small january auction list, the process and reasoning behind scrapping an old vehicle, Honda's integra is no longer the most stolen car, AMG introduces a LOUD start feature for the W205 C63 AMG, Ryan found an 80s fab helmet he wants, but it's not legal in the USA, the Cannonball run record is absolutely obliterated by...

Episode 140 01.12.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrade Podcast, we discuss the B58 cracking 1000hp, Toyota back in video games (and a fun Mercedes pack in Mario Cart), the Defender is back, sort of. we do the 10 year throwback, but with cars and car culture. BMW's upcoming i4 specs leak Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Top3relSWF9_MNYabwXlQ Carbitrage Soundcl...

Episode 139 24.11.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we talk favorite interesting trims of boring cars, Ford and GM feeling the squeeze from killing off cars, Tesla's cyber truck, Mustang Mach-E, VW Space Vizzion, and the FJ is sold. Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Top3relSWF9_MNYabwXlQ Carbitrage Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erik-berger-115...

Episode 138 17.11.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast we discuss Porsche keeping the Manual alive once again with the new 992 Carrera S and 4S, bonus free sport chrono package. the Peel P50 is back in production!!! BMW ruined the 2 series, but the new M2 will stay rear wheel drive, officially announced the M3 and M4 will also be sold with a 6 speed stick, in rear wheel drive only and without competition packa...

Episode 137 10.11.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we talk a dumb GR supra engine swap, Emma Maersk (Taycan Turbo S) vs Model S P100D Ludicrous Raven data scandal, the 10 years of R35 GTR and a german SUV nearly matching its 'ring time, FCA PSA $43B merger, Japanese gov't celebrating the history of the Z car, and can we solve street parking? Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Youtube...

Episode 136 03.11.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we talk Motortrend's dyno of the C8 vette and apparent understated power numbers, the Honda urban EV we aren't getting moves to the category of 'we might actually get it' due to internet buzz, Fluid Motor Union dyno tests two 2000 BMW M5s with 275,000 miles difference on the engines to see what the loss actually is over time, Morris brings its J type deli...

Episode 135 28.10.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we talk Beer with the Clownshoes Mango Koelsh, and a Lake Superior Kayak Koelsh, we talk patreon, and a Patreon topic with types of driveways and what we do and don't like - Worst crossover of all time is on sale today, EV swaps will soon become as easy as a small block V8 swap, FIVA announces EV swapping ruins classic status of vehicle, MX-30 mazda conce...

Episode 134 20.10.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage podcast, we talk new episode structure moving forward, Florida man at it again with his Flinstones mobile, the debate over what is the cutest pickup truck in the world rages on, Infiniti sales slumping 43% month over month this year, Mercedes and its awesome closet manual transmission offerings lasted through 2015 in the USA believe it or not. Carbitrage Patreon:...

Episode 133 13.10.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we talk JCCS with Jana, Dihatsu actually winning the auto show with their happy, adorable new models. Dinan engineering mistakenly brags about the new X5M's curb weight, we question why anyone wants a CRX, BMW recalling a vehicle of another make, the Mirage gets a fabulous facelift and has its best US based sales month ever, and Mazda returns with the Rot...

Episode 132 05.10.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we discuss Tesla OS version 10.0, adn people smashing their cars in to stuff with advanced summon, Mitsubishi and their internal HQ naptime quiet rooms, We cover the obvious fact that a low charge EV can run out of battery charge just like a low fuel gas car can, Aston martin is making a nasty CUV called the DBX with AMG power, and the F30 wears its badge...

Episode 131 30.09.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, Erik gives an update on the unfortunate warm beer situation, Ryan covers JCCS and terrible free car calendars. some maniacs sectioned a 2CV in to a Messerschmit lookalike, We found a US man potentially ballsier than Duncan Pittoway, and MAP finally scatters the new honda 1.5 liter turbo engine at 480 wheel torque. Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbit...

Episode 130 25.09.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, a patreon ride (2004 BMW E60) dies at the hand of an idiot, and we find a replacement, the Suzuki MightyBoy is the only pickup youll ever need, Rental car challenge answer gets revised real time for Ryan, and the new LandCruiser Namib iis the ultimate truck. Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Top3r...

Episode 129 21.09.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage podcast, we cover HIN 2019, MAP's PG2 2019, Ryan makes a correction on Scott Manley, SemaSAN and the california exhaust noise law, some maniac putting a silverado V6 in a grand national, Nascar yikeses out of the NRA, BMW shows us the ugliest kidney grilles yet with the concept 4, Japanese shop now outfits Mercedes V12s with hand built equal length headers, and th...

Episode 128 11.09.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we discuss Toyota's new small car platform known internally as GA-C, the LEAST desirable collector cars in today's climate, Nissan announcing a new EV CUV with swastikas for wheels, the KP61 Starlet obliterating the AE86 in high priced 80s toyotas, and we talk about two amazing camper vans, the Hymer Mercedes sprinter and the Ford Big Nugget Carbitrage Pa...

Episode 127 09.09.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage podcast, we mourn the loss of the Fiat 500 as FCA officially axes the model for North America, people not leaving enough room for right turners, or leaving room and not taking proper advantage of said space to turn, Bugatti modified a Chiron with a boat tale and does a one-way 300mph speed run, Toyota chief engineer comes back at MR2 talks with a more toyota parts...

Episode 126 04.09.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage podcast, we talk Cars and Caves august, the cars that pulled off early DOT safety bumpers the BEST (and worst), Florida man at it again filling 5 gallon home depot buckets with gas, big old body kits coming back in to period builds and mainstream popularity, Ridiculous Midwestern propensity to driving long distances, and the most Jewish car Carbitrage Patreon: www...

Episode 125 01.09.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage podcast, we invite a listener, Ryan Rask on the show to help us cover the basic questions, the Isuzu Elf, Audis commitment to bringing the RS6 avant to the USA while BMW does away world wide with the M5 touring, Ryan gets angry about Toyota considering Porsche DNA for its MK4 MK2, Jessi combs tragically dying in a high speed run, and we finish off looking at a lov...

Episode 124 21.08.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we talk all things 124 (Fiat 124, W124 Mercedes!) Audi's well marketed butt half baked E-Tron SUV wins favorable crash test scores, but still cant match the much lighter, cheaper and smaller model 3 Tesla. the Goldfinger DB5 sells for a massive 6,35Million dollars, How would we feel about wagons if they were popular, Toyota has a new color, clearly named...

Episode 123 19.08.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we discuss Mercedes calling it's V class van a 'sedan', making us wonder what their next roadster will be marketed as, likely a unimog. ZF, BMW (amongst others) largest transmission supplier leans in to BMW publicly for stipulating no transmission oil changes on their transmissions which require 100kM service intervals, Honda falls from Ryan's grace once...

Episode 122 14.08.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we discuss Nissan killing a powertrain option and cab configuration of the Titan we weren't even aware of, how to FULLY BUILD a Fiat 124 spider Lusso, a sweet Swedish startup that will sell you some pull out tail light coolers for your VW Amorak pickup truck, and Mahindra slated to open a second very large facility in Michigan if it wins the USPS contract...

Episode 121 11.08.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage podcast, we talk Porsche Taycan reveal and specs, Great wall motors and Mini running in to continual regulatory issues with their EV collaboration, Tesla owners banding together to file a frivolous lawsuit over corrected battery range indicators, the MX5's 30th birthday and a fancy italian birthday party, a Nissan red sport 3 liter twin turbo gets a manual swap, a...

Episode 120 05.08.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage podcast, Jana finally comes back on and tells us about a car debate for a PSEO student looking for a crossover, a Utah dealership offering free Vapes with Focus RS purchase, Ryan covers the Mitsubishi Debonair, The GR Supra launch editions are finally being delivered, and some of the markups are ridiculous, so we discuss what we would buy with that money. We also...

Episode 119 31.07.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast we talk Tesla removing free supercharging from grandfathered in cars, Nissan's profit is down over 98% year over year, and Ford's prototype electric F150 pulls a billion pounds. Carbitrage Patreon: www.patreon.co/carbitrage Carbitrage Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Top3relSWF9_MNYabwXlQ Carbitrage Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erik-berger-1159409...

Episode 118 28.07.2019

On this episode of the Carbitrage Podcast, we talk ZF's modern take on the GM Hydramatic precursor 'Powerglide' two-speed automatic transmission, but this time for EVs, VW killing off the last US available manual station wagon with the all-trac's demise, A quick show recap of Pazzaluna wheels of italy under the crazy moon, Street machine nationals, and Brian Redmond vintage at Road America present...

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