Episode 21: The Porsche Vs Singer Lawsuit (Featuring Aaron from P Car Talk)

Summary
In this episode of Whiskey Watches and Wheels, the guys are joined by Aaron from the P Car Talk Podcast while Matt is away in Vegas. They discuss the recent lawsuit between Porsche and Singer Vehicle Design. They explore the claims made by Porsche, including trademark infringement on the Porsche name, crest, and 911 model. The hosts question Porsche's motives and discuss the potential impact on the aftermarket industry. They also touch on Porsche's recent IPO and its expansion into various product lines. The conversation then transitions to the topic of vehicle allocations and the challenges faced by buyers in acquiring limited-edition cars. The hosts mention the recent bridge failure in Baltimore and its impact on the transportation of vehicles. The conversation covers various topics related to the recent bridge collapse in Baltimore and its impact on the automotive industry. It discusses the importance of the bridge for car shipments and parts shipments, the potential effects on new and used car prices, and the opening of alternate routes. The conversation also touches on the upcoming Porsche hypercar, the challenges of electric car tires, and the design of the new Ferrari SUV. The discussion concludes with a conversation about the popularity of hot hatches and the preference for larger vehicles in the American market. The conversation in this part revolves around various topics related to cars, including tax breaks for businesses, the increasing size of vehicles, Porsche's weight limits, the EV market, and the challenges of finding a reliable dealership. The hosts discuss the benefits of hybrids, the limitations of EVs, and the importance of being able to work on your own car. They also touch on the P Car Talk podcast and its origins, as well as their experiences with guests and the P Car Talk Drive. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss Aaron's other passion project, the Metzger's Drive, and the challenges of organizing events and rallies. They also talk about the importance of creating unique experiences and the value of having hired leaders. The hosts share some fun moments and inside jokes, including Kevin surprising James with a Wham album. The conversation ends with a reminder to like, share, subscribe, and leave comments on the podcast.
Takeaways
Porsche is suing Singer Vehicle Design for trademark infringement on the Porsche name, crest, and 911 model.
The hosts question Porsche's motives and discuss the potential impact on the aftermarket industry.
Porsche's recent IPO and expansion into various product lines are mentioned.
The hosts discuss the challenges faced by buyers in acquiring limited-edition cars and the recent bridge failure in Baltimore. The bridge collapse in Baltimore has significant implications for the automotive industry, as it disrupts car shipments and parts shipments.
The opening of alternate routes is a positive development, but the long-term impact on new and used car prices remains uncertain.
The conversation highlights the upcoming Porsche hypercar and its all-wheel drive feature, as well as the challenges of electric car tires and their shorter lifespan.
The design of the new Ferrari SUV is discussed, with speculation about its exclusivity and price point.
The conversation also explores the popularity of hot hatches and the preference for larger vehicles in the American market. Tax breaks for businesses and the increasing size of vehicles are discussed.
The hosts express their opinions on the EV market and the benefits of hybrids.
The challenges of finding a reliable dealership and the importance of being able to work on your own car are highlighted.
The origins of the P Car Talk podcast and their experiences with guests and the P Car Talk Drive are shared. Organizing events and rallies can be challenging but rewarding
Creating unique experiences and offering value-added perks can attract participants
Having hired leaders can enhance the event experience for participants
Surprises and inside jokes can create a fun and memorable atmosphere
Engaging with the audience through likes, shares, subscriptions, and comments is important for podcast growth

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Porsche and BMW go through Charleston SC afaik.

[@timmytornado2171]

Goddamn, y’all just Gotta make sure the executives wives are aware of how stupid this is and where this story actually ends if hubby don’t stop I mean we’re just simple monkeys and these people trying to hurt people for no reason on executive pay man let the wives take over just let them know what’s actually happening here case closed dropped over by Summer