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The 3DLANES podcast includes, but it is not limited to, talks about Cars, Watches and Photography.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    3DLANES #56 - The Porsche 911S

    If you have wondered about the Porsche nomenclature, you are not alone. But we start here, with the 911S. Sources: Porsche – A brief history of the Porsche 911https://www.porsche.com/stories/innovation/a-brief-history-of-the-porsche-911/​ Porsche Newsroom – Porsche Historical Background: 1948–2025https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_US/company/porsche-cars-north-america-historical-background-18072.html​ Porsche Newsroom – History: 911 S (ST) (1969–1972)https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/press-kits/911-s-t/History-911-S-ST--1969-to-1972.html​ Porsche Newsroom – 60 years of the Porsche 911https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/press-kits/911-s-t/60-years-of-the-Porsche-911.html​ Stuttcars – Porsche 911 – Ultimate Guide (Every Generation & Variant)https://www.stuttcars.com/porsche-model-research/porsche-911-research/​ Wikipedia – Porsche 911https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_911​ Excellence Magazine – 1967 911 S Coupe (911) | Specshttps://www.excellence-mag.com/resources/specs/24​ Stuttcars – Porsche 911 S 2.0 (1967–1969)https://www.stuttcars.com/porsche-911-s-1966/​ Hagerty – 1967 Porsche 911 S | Valuation Toolshttps://www.hagerty.com/valuation-tools/porsche/911/1967/1967-porsche-911-s​ Porsche Newsroom – Plain beauty – Porsche advertising ads between 1964 and todayhttps://newsroom.porsche.com/en/history/porsche-advertising-ads-between-1964-and-today-10957.html​

    27 min

  2. 29/12/2025

    3DLANES EXTRA - The Year in Review

    Welcome, I would like to take this time to reflect and review on 10 things that I have learned and can be taken from the first year of the podcast. I hope you enjoy it.

    16 min

  3. 22/12/2025

    3DLANES #55 - The ID Buzz, Why it failed so bad?

    The revival of the VW microbus, a car that hopefully was going to be VW's resurgence... What happened? Why did it fail so bad? Sources: https://www.thedrive.com/news/vw-calls-off-2026-id-buzz-in-us-and-it-may-never-come-back ()​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIROMJsamug ()​https://www.reddit.com/r/electricvehicles/comments/1kxnmxk/vw_id_buzz_why_is_it_not_working_out_in_the_us ()​https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/vw-pulls-the-plug-on-2026-id-buzz-in-the-u-s/ ()​https://electrek.co/2025/12/19/volkswagen-shelves-electric-minibus-for-us-not-forever ()​https://www.volkswagenstatecollege.com/blog/2025/january/23/volkswagen-id-buzz-vs-kia-ev9.htm ()​https://www.mckinsey.com/features/mckinsey-center-for-future-mobility/our-insights/new-twists-in-the-electric-vehicle-transition ()​https://www.teamvw.com/research/id-buzz-vs-kia-ev9.htm ()​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIROMJsamug (web]https://www.electrive.com/2025/05/07/vw-to-recall-over-5000-id-buzz-vans ()​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIROMJsamug (web1]https://evxl.co/2025/12/19/vw-id-buzz-cancelled-for-2026 ()​https://evxl.co/2025/12/19/vw-id-buzz-cancelled-for-2026 ()​https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/03/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-adjusts-imports-of-automobiles ()​https://www.cnet.com/home/electric-vehicles/heres-why-people-are-willing-to-pay-more-for-an-ev ()​https://chargedevs.com/features/ev-minivans-vw-id-buzz-lucid-gravity-expand-electrics-into-family-van-territory ()​https://www.utilitydive.com/news/EY-mobility-lens-forecaster-us-fall-behind-china-global-race-evs-hybrids/761448 ()​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeWpglVHKyM ()​https://www.theautopian.com/wtf-is-going-on-with-the-volkswagen-id-buzz ()​https://media.vw.com/releases/1088 ()​https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62406859/volkswagen-id-buzz-dealer-allocations-on-sale-thanksgiving ()​https://www.creativereview.co.uk/vw-id-buzz-campaign ()​https://www.reddit.com/r/electricvehicles/comments/1kxnmxk/vw_id_buzz_why_is_it_not_working_out_in_the_us ()​https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a35978649/voltswagen-name-change-shows-vw-has-no-clue ()​https://haigpartners.com/resources/volkswagens-rivian-investment-scout-direct-to-consumer-strategy-and-cupra-introduction ()​https://haigpartners.com/resources/volkswagens-rivian-investment-scout-direct-to-consumer-strategy-and-cupra-introduction ()​https://evannex.com/blogs/news/tesla-vs-legacy-automakers-who-s-leading-the-ev-race-in-2024 ()​https://www.mckinsey.com/features/mckinsey-center-for-future-mobility/our-insights/new-twists-in-the-electric-vehicle-transition ()​https://www.utilitydive.com/news/EY-mobility-lens-forecaster-us-fall-behind-china-global-race-evs-hybrids/761448 ()​https://www.autoblog.com/news/kia-ev9-outselling-hyundai-ioniq-9-comparison ()

    37 min

  4. 15/12/2025

    3DLANES #54 - The Datsun 510 "The Giant Killer"

    What was a good example of the Japanese manufacturing revolution but in cars? We spoke about watches, cameras and now cars. The Datsun 510 came to kick butt. Sources: Datsun 510 model overview, specs, variants, and production years: Wikipedia “Datsun 510”.​ Narrative history, development story, positioning vs BMW/VW, and enthusiast impact: Silodrome, “A Brief History of the Datsun 510 – Everything You Need to Know.”​ Modern retrospective on the 510’s market impact and classic‑car status: Hagerty, “Datsun’s 510 is a fun Japanese classic on the rise.”​ General history, design influences, and global model range: The Gentleman Racer, “Everything You Need To Know About The Datsun 510.”​ Nissan corporate heritage view of the 510 and its role in U.S. expansion: Nissan Heritage Collection spotlight: Datsun 510 (Nissan USA).​ BRE racing program, John Morton, and Trans‑Am U2.5 championships: Petrolicious, “One-On-One With The BRE Datsun 510 And The Man That Drove It To Trans Am Victory.” and Nissan USA Newsroom photo/info page “1971 Datsun 510 BRE #46.”​ Additional BRE racing detail and legacy of the #46 car: Z Car Garage, “The 1971 Datsun BRE 510 #46 at Z Car Garage.”​ Short historical overview of the Bluebird/510 coupe and its motorsport significance: Japanese Nostalgic Car, “A Brief History of the Nissan 510 Bluebird Coupe.”​ Period‑style and retrospective drive review with U.S. pricing/context: MotorTrend Classic, “Drive: Five & Dime, 1968–1973 Datsun 510.”​

    35 min

  5. 08/12/2025

    3DLANES #53 - Ethics and Morality in Watch Pricing

    Is the Watch Industry moral and ethical? What is the difference between Morality and ethics? let's discuss. Sources: Human Rights Watch – “The Hidden Cost of Jewelry: Human Rights in Supply Chains and the Responsibility of Jewelry Companies.”​ Human Rights Watch – “Sparkling Jewels, Opaque Supply Chains: Jewelry Companies, Changing Sourcing Practices, and Human Rights Due Diligence.”​ New York Times – “The Watch Industry Lacks Transparency. That Is Changing.”​ Zenith – “Responsible Business Practices Policy.”​ Code41 / coverage of Code41’s transparency model and cost breakdowns (e.g., NYT article and brand transparency pages).​ Rotation Horlogère – “The Ethics Behind Luxury Watches.”​ BlockApps – “Pricing Tactics: How to Maximize Profits in the Luxury Watch Market.”​ BlockApps – “Understanding Brand Heritage and Its Impact on Value.”​ Watch Advice – “How Much Does It Cost To Produce A Luxury Watch?”​ Billow Time – “How Much Does It Cost to Manufacture a Watch?”​ Fratello Watches – “Watch Prices Keep Rising — Is Greed Killing The Watch Industry?”​ Fratello Watches – “Watch Prices Keep Rising — Is That A Good Thing?”​ Luxury Bazaar – “Breaking Down Rolex Prices: Retail vs. Actual Market for Top Models.”​ Rotation/industry commentary on machine-made vs hand-assembled movements and efficiency.​ Articles explaining why luxury watches are expensive and what drives value (craftsmanship, materials, heritage).​

    24 min

  6. 05/12/2025

    3DLANES #52 - NFC and DPP in the Watch Industry

    Near Field Communication and Digital Product Passports in the watch industry. Top 10 Sources: ** Breitling Official Digital Passport Page** - https://www.breitling.com/us-en/about/digital-passport/ - Primary source detailing Breitling's blockchain implementation, the first luxury watch brand to extend the technology to all watches (October 2020).​ ** Panerai Digital Product Passport Case Study (Arianee)** - https://www.arianee.com/use-cases/panerai-elevating-luxury-watch-ownership-with-digital-product-passports - Detailed documentation of Panerai's DPP launch (October 2023) and Pam.Guard platform features.​ ** Panerai Official Digital Passport Launch (Arianee)** - https://www.arianee.com/news/panerai-launches-the-new-digital-passport-for-its-watches - Technical overview of Panerai's blockchain integration and ownership transfer mechanisms.​ ** Protokol: How Blockchain is Transforming the Luxury Watch Industry** - https://www.protokol.com/insights/how-blockchain-is-transforming-the-luxury-watch-industry/ - Comprehensive analysis of blockchain applications in watchmaking, including supply chain transparency and authentication use cases.​ ** LVMH Aura Blockchain Consortium Announcement** - https://www.pradagroup.com/en/news-media/press-releases-documents/2021/21-04-20-aura-blockchain-consortium.html - Official announcement of the Aura Blockchain Consortium formed by LVMH, Prada, and Cartier, covering Hublot, TAG Heuer, and Dior Watches.​ ** Verix: Blockchain Authentication Redefines Luxury Transparency** - https://www.verix.io/blog/blockchain-luxury-authentication - In-depth explanation of how blockchain DPPs work for luxury goods, including digital twin functionality and immutability benefits.​ ** Rolex Patent-Pending Watch Certificate System** - https://www.perpetualpassion.com/en/2024/09/20/rolex-rivoluziona-lautenticazione-chip-nft-e-blockchain-per-proteggere-i-suoi-oro - Detailed analysis of Rolex's August 2024 WIPO patent filing for blockchain-based authentication with NFT chips.​ ** Chronoexpert: How Blockchain Secures Watch Authentication** - https://chronoexpert.co.uk/how-blockchain-secures-watch-authentication/ - Technical deep-dive covering physical implementation details, NFC chips, QR codes, and practical authentication processes.​ ** Reddit Discussion: NFC Tags and Serial Numbers for Authentication** - https://www.reddit.com/r/rolex/comments/1gye95q/can_a_warranty_card_with_an_nfc_tag_and_the/ - Detailed technical explanation of how NFC warranty cards work with watch serial numbers and dynamic URL generation using NTAG 424 DNA encryption.​ ** Europa Star: Decoding Web3 Solutions in Watchmaking - Aura Blockchain** - https://www.europastar.com/the-watch-files/the-digital-transformation-of-watchmaking/1004093881-decoding-web3-solutions-in-watch - Comprehensive overview of Aura Blockchain consortium's implementation across multiple luxury watch brands and AI-based authentication approaches.​

    27 min

  7. 24/11/2025

    3DLANES #51 - Racing Homologation

    Some questions about the last episode triggered the creation of this one. Yes, homologation is still a thing but different than before.

    12 min

  8. 17/11/2025

    3DLANES #50 - The Porsche 911R, from 1967 to 2016

    The 911R a statement in 1967 and 2016. Two different cars, similar purpose but different approach. Sources for this episode: Porsche Newsroom (official brand history, product specs, strategy, limited production details, promotional narratives)​ Classic Driver (detailed model history, original development context, Ferdinand Piëch’s influence)​ Revs Institute (historical archives, homologation, racing documentation)​ Sports Car Digest (market pricing, auction results, collector context)​ Conceptcarz (sales data, historical price references)​ GTspirit, Supercars.net, Ecurie (racing, product differentiation, design philosophy)​ Excellence Magazine, Love for Porsche (technical specs, motorsport narratives, record achievements)​ Kelley Blue Book, Car and Driver, Motor Trend (2016 911R product positioning, testing, price/context)​ Autotrader, Sotheby’s Motorsport, Stuttcars (collector and market positioning for both editions)​ Everything-PR, BrandVM, Business Model Analyst, MBA Skool, IIDE (marketing strategies and 4P analysis references)​ China Daily, AIADA.org (Porsche dealer network evolution/distribution strategy)​ GoToTheGrid (motorsport performance brand positioning)​ Sports-Purpose (early racing and homologation analysis)​

    26 min
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The 3DLANES podcast includes, but it is not limited to, talks about Cars, Watches and Photography.

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  • Creator
    Denny Laines
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Denny Laines
  • Show Website
    3DLANES