The InEVitable

The Future of Dodge with CEO Matt McAlear Feb 06, 2025

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Dodge CEO, Matt McAlear! The guys dive into the all new Dodge Charger Daytona(EV & ICE), the "Fratzonic" artificial sound, their transition to EVs, how the new administration may shake things up, generational perspectives on EVs, defining success for the Charger EV, Hornet, Durango, Viper, EV adoption, and other opportunities for Dodge in the Stellantis family.
0:07 - About our guest.
1:58 - QOTD. - New Administration.
6:34 - New Trump Administration.
9:15 - Dodge's Unique Product Strategy.
11:29 - Exploring the 2025 Charger Daytona: A New Era of Muscle Cars.
15:33 - Dual Platform Design.
18:57 - Will we see a V8?
22:30 - "Fratzonic" artificial sound.
26:44 - One-pedal driving options.
28:18 - Charging: Understanding the Buyer.
32:32 - Dealer Perspectives.
33:17 - Generational Perspectives on EV Technology.
37:19 - No Burnouts!? Performance and Physics of EVs.
39:57 - User Experience and Customization in EVs.
41:12 - Challenges and Growth of the Hornet.
44:07 - Performance and Market Positioning of the GLH.
45:02 - Future of Durango and SUV Platforms.
47:10 - Compliance and the Future of V8 Engines.
48:32 - The Legacy and Future of the Viper.
50:04 - Opportunities for Dodge in the Stellantis Family.
52:19 - Benchmarking Against Competitors.
54:20 - Global Market Dynamics and EV Adoption.
59:13 - The InEVitable Shift Towards EVs.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Passenger Vehicles with Brian Goldstein of Energy Independence Now Jan 30, 2025

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with the Executive Director of Energy Independence Now, Brian Goldstein! Learn more at EINow.com & DriveH2.org!
0:57 - Question of the Day - Choosing The Right EV.
9:27 - What is Energy Independence Now
13:40 - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's Hydrogen Highway Initiative.
19:12 - Where Are We With Hydrogen Stations?
21:00 - Infrastructure Challenges.
26:41 - Advancements in Hydrogen Dispensing Technology.
30:47 - Demand vs. Supply: The Hydrogen Dilemma.
40:02 - The Future of Hydrogen Vehicles: Opportunities and Challenges.
46:05 - The Environmental Impact of Our Energy Choices.
49:03 - Navigating the Hydrogen Debate.
55:18 - Personal Journey: From Alabama to Environmental Advocacy.
01:06:27 - The Future of Hydrogen in Transportation.
01:09:02 - Funding the Hydrogen Movement: Challenges and Opportunities.

The Escape of Carlos Ghosn with Sean McLain of WSJ Jan 23, 2025

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Wall Street Journal's Sean McLain! The group discusses Sean's Book (Boundless: The Rise, Fall, & Escape of Carlos Ghosn) & Documentary (Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn), about the unprecedented story of one of the most feared and admired automotive executives - Carlos Ghosn.
1:22 - Die Hard!
05:05 - Sean's Path into Automotive Journalism.
09:20 - Covering The EV Industry for WSJ.
13:43 - The Fall of Fisker.
22:58 - The Complexities of Automotive Manufacturing.
27:33 - Nissan's Transformation and Challenges.
35:28 - The Carlos Ghosn Investigation.
38:58 - Secret Investigation: Unraveling the Charges.
40:08 - The Compensation Controversy of Carlos Ghosn.
45:33 - Public Perception and Personal Identity.
48:50 - The Escape.
56:58 - Aftermath and Legacy of Carlos Ghosn.
01:02:01 - Lightning Round: The Future of the Automotive Industry.
01:03:39 - Toyota's Long Term Future.
01:12:43 - Are EVs InEVitable, for all?
01:17:08 - Could Chinese EVs dominate the global EV market?

Tesla's Early Years + Software Defined Trailers with Ali Javidan, Founder & CEO of Range Energy Jan 16, 2025

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Founder & CEO of Range Energy, Ali Javidan! The guys chat with Ali about his incredible resume (Ground Control Suspension, Tesla, Google, Zoox, Dinan), Tesla before & after Elon Musk, bringing the original Tesla Roadster & Model S to life, AND they talk all about his new company, Range Energy - Electric Powered Trailer Systems! Learn more at Range.Energy!
0:28 - About our guest...
2:07 - Ali's professional history & background
7:22 - Aging Infrastructure and Heavy EVs.
9:52 - Ali's Path to Working on the First Tesla Roadster.
14:25 - Early Days of Elon Musk's Takeover at Tesla.
16:36 - Building the First Tesla Model S.
22:14 - Inspiration for Tesla's Turbine Wheels.
25:05 - Initial Reactions to "CLS" Model S Rollout.
27:18 - History of Tesla's Integrated System.
30:14 - Elon's First Principles Thinking.
36:36 - Internal Response to MotorTrend Naming Tesla Model S the 2013 Car of the Year.
44:32 - BTS - Tesla Model S Reveal Party.
48:05 - What is Range Energy? Innovations in Trailer Technology!
51:45 - Software Defined Towing: Safety and Control Systems.
53:10 - Fuel Efficiency and Emission Reduction.
01:02:32 - Refrigeration Trailer Technology.
01:07:22 - Driver Experience and Confidence.
01:08:28 - Charging Flexibility.
01:13:38 - Cost Analysis and ROI.
01:17:34 - Complementing Existing Technologies.

Why America Is Struggling with EVs with MotorTrend's Mexico Editor Miguel Cortina Jan 09, 2025

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with MotorTrend's Mexico Editor, Miguel Cortina! Miguel talks about the success of his TWO documentaries for MotorTrend - "China's Big Bet On Mexico" & "Why America Is Struggling With EVs".
0:35 - Question of the Day: Concerns About EV Charging Infrastructure.
3:24 - About today's guest: MotorTrend's Mexico Editor.
6:45 - Miguel's Documentary Success.
11:20 - The Rise of Chinese Automakers in Mexico.
18:22 - Viral Success of Jonny's article, "You're Being Lied To About EVs".
25:52 - "Why America Is Struggling with EVs" Documentary.
29:00 - Engaging with Politicians on EV Policies.
36:52 - The Recycling Revolution in EVs.
39:36 - Understanding the Grid and EV Adoption.
42:24 - The Supply Chain Dilemma: Minerals Processing In the U.S.
45:58 - What's In Your Battery?
48:13 - Public Policy and the EV Landscape.
53:16 - NEVI Infrastructure Bill.
55:42 - The Role of Charging Infrastructure.
01:00:20 - Consumer Perspectives on EVs: Convenience & Price.
01:04:52 - Lessons From Creating The Docs.
01:06:08 - Are EVs InEVitable?

Designing For The Future with GM's Brian Smith Jan 02, 2025

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with GM's Director of Advanced Design in California, Brian Smith! Brian discusses his 30 years of designing for GM, the Future of Cadillac EVs, Formula 1, Lessons from Chinese EVs, Autonomy, innovations in user experience, and more!
0:43 - Jaguar's Type 00 Concept Unveiled.
6:07 - Brian's Background in Car Design.
13:19 - Favorite Projects Over the Years: The Cadillac Sixteen Concept
19:30 - Cadillac Coupes?
22:16 - Rebranding EVs.
26:56 - The Celestic: Cadillac's Flagship EV.
34:42 - The Evolution of Electric Vehicles at GM.
39:00 - Designing for the Future: Balancing Digital and Analog.
46:47 - Jaguar's Rebranding and the Future of Luxury Cars.
52:30 - Cadillac's Bold Moves in the EV Market.
53:43 - Formula 1.
59:30 - Radical Look of the Silverado & Sierra EV.
01:01:24 - The Impact of Chinese EVs on Global Design.
01:04:12 - Innovations in User Experience and Technology.
01:08:52 - Looking Ahead: What’s Next for GM and Cadillac.
01:11:33 - Resistance to EVs.

Balancing the Transition of Powertrain with Dimitris Psillakis, President & CEO Mercedes-Benz North America Dec 26, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz North America, Dimitris Psillakis! Dimitris discusses the E-Class winning MotorTrend's 2025 Car of the Year, the Introduction of the Electric G-Class, current hurdles for EV adoption, Level 3 Autonomous Driving with Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot, Formula 1, innovations in AI, and how to balance the transition to the Software Defined Vehicle era!
0:41 - About our guest, Dimitris Psillakis.
5:09 - Celebrating the E-Class: MotorTrend's 2025 Car of the Year!
7:26 - The Electric G-Class: A New Era of Off-Roading.
16:42 - Narrative Change in EV adoption.
19:46 - Changing Customer Mindsets: From Range Anxiety to Charge Anxiety.
25:31 - Balancing the Transition to Software Defined Vehicles.
35:32 - Level 3 Autonomous Driving with Mercedes-Benz's Drive Pilot.
40:08 - Performance and Electrification in AMG.
46:54 - The Impact of Formula 1 on Sales.
52:40 - Transitioning from Lewis Hamilton to New Drivers.
55:20 - Challenges of the Mercedes-AMG ONE.
58:07 - AI Innovations.
01:03:00 - Brand Value in Global Markets.
01:04:20 - Personal Insights and Future Directions.

Coming to America with Cupra CEO Wayne Griffiths Dec 19, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Cupra CEO, Wayne Griffiths! After much success in the European market, Cupra will be heading to the U.S.!
0:35 - QOTD - Why aren't Independent Gas Stations adding EV Chargers?
5:19 - About Cupra
8:55 - Introducing Cupra! Success in Europe and Plans for the US.
13:12 - Understanding the US Market and Consumer Preferences.
22:36 - Cupra's Product Strategy and Future Offerings.
25:58 - Volkswagen Group.
31:20 - Cupra's Unique Product Strategy.
34:00 - Understanding the U.S. Market Dynamics.
35:05 - Building Brand Desirability Over Awareness.
39:47 - Lessons from Past Automotive Launches.
44:00 - Flexibility in Powertrain Strategy.
45:00 - Rollout of Electrification.
48:34 - Designing for the Driver Experience.
51:46 - Wayne Griffith: A Journey Through Cars.

Hydrogen Powered Boats with Zero Emission Industries CEO Joe Pratt Dec 12, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Zero Emission Industries (ZEI) CEO, Joe Pratt to talk all about HYDROGEN BOATS! Why does Hydrogen make sense for Maritime use? Let's get into it!
0:45 - Could Deregulation Lead to Faster Hydrogen Adoption?
3:20 - Introduction to ZEI (Zero Emission Industries).
4:27 - The Case for Hydrogen in Maritime Transportation.
6:04 - Bunker Fuel vs. Hydrogen: Environmental Impact.
12:35 - Innovations in Hydrogen Technology: The Sea Change Project.
20:20 - Hydrogen vs. Batteries at Scale
25:20 - Hydrogen Infrastructure and Refueling Solutions.
28:27 - Where do you get the Hydrogen?
34:07 - Hydrogen Speedboat - The FCV Vanguard! Changing Perceptions of Hydrogen.
40:44 - FCV Vanguard Design Choices: Propeller vs. Jet Power.
47:45 - Reception from the public?
48:50 - Hydrogen in Shipping: Challenges and Opportunities.
50:15 - Understanding Hydrogen Grades and Their Implications.
55:15 - Business Model.
01:03:52 - Hydrogen in Aviation: Feasibility and Future.
01:09:00 - The Future of Hydrogen vs. Electric Vehicles.

Converting Classics with Moment Motor Company Founder & CEO Marc Davis Dec 05, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Moment Motor Company Founder & CEO, Marc Davis! "When you think about driving a classic (car) every day, this is the best way to do it." - Marc Davis.
0:42 - About our guest.
2:50 - Converting classic cars into EVs since 2017.
4:50 - The Evolution of Electric Vehicle Components.
8:52 - Crashed Teslas.
10:00 - Challenges of Classic Car Conversions
13:15 - It's not for every classic!
18:30 - Driving Experience: Preserving Classic Car Feel.
20:41 - Current Technologies and Future Directions.
22:00 - Manual transmissions??
29:04 - 1966 Porsche 912 conversion story.
30:57 - Cost and Client Experiences.
32:04 - Unique challenges; the 1966 Austin-Healey.
39:37 - The Evolution of Classic Cars.
44:39 - Other cars?
48:00 - From Passion to Profession.
56:15 - Challenges in Electric Conversions; Scout 80.
59:10 - Scale of the company. Waiting list.
01:01:04 - Client Stories and Unique Projects.
01:11:54 - Industry Connections and Future Innovations.

New EV Charging Infrastructure Solutions with ItsElectric COO & Co-Founder Tiya Gordon Nov 28, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with COO & Co-Founder of ItsElectric, Tiya Gordon! Tiya talks about her company's mission to tackle urban charging challenges with curb-side chargers in YOUR city! Ask them for a charger - it's FREE! Join the waitlist at www.itselectric.us/join
0:36 - QOTD - New Adm inistration.
1:30 - Elon Musk’s influence and the potential impact on EV policies.
4:43 - Introduction of guest Tiya Gordon and her unique perspective on EVs.
7:00 - About ItsElectric and their mission to tackle urban charging challenges
8:32 - Challenges in adapting U.S. electrical infrastructure for EV charging.
10:14 - Innovative solutions by "It's Electric" leveraging building power.
13:30 - Cost-effective, simple, and durable charger designs for cities.
16:12 - User-friendly approach: BYO cables and addressing accessibility concerns.
26:50 - Encouraging proper charging habits and addressing behavioral shifts.
30:18 - Regulations, parking challenges, and community-driven charger placement.
34:13 - "Ask us for a Charger! It's FREE!"
35:37 - Financial incentives for landlords and scaling partnerships.
40:04 - Reducing barriers to urban EV adoption through thoughtful design.
43:08 - Residential areas too!
45:01 - The origin story of ItsElectric.
56:08 - Affordability challenges and addressing the need for accessible EV options.
01:01:31 - Charger design.
01:03:55 - Partnerships with rideshare companies and the future of urban EV infrastructure.

Let’s Talk About EV Tires with Tire Rack's Woody Rogers Nov 21, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Tire Rack's SVP Marketing, Woody Rogers, to talk all about TIRES! No matter the vehicle, they need tires! The guys discuss the history of Tire Rack, three top tire tips, how to make a more informed tire purchase decision, EV tire myths, Winter vs Summer tires, heat cycling, tire shaving, and more!
0:59 - QOTD - Fleet EVs.
9:44 - Woody's history at Tire Rack.
12:35 - Heat cycling tires.
16:33 - 12 distribution centers in the U.S.
18:41 - Test tracks!
20:19 - Testing Program - BMW 3 series and beyond.
23:29 - Woody's EV road trip from Texas to Indiana.
31:08 - Three tips for every tire customer.
39:30 - Making a more informed decision.
46:17 - EV tire myths debunked.
52:50 - Balancing range/efficiency & traction/handling.
56:48 - Show & Tell example...
01:00:21 - Efficiency actually improves as the tire ages! Tesla Model 3 test.
01:02:41 - Tire shaving!
01:07:45 - Winter vs Summer vs All-Weather tires.
01:10:38 - Geographic regions that NEED winter tires.
01:13:34 - Final thoughts.

The Future of Nissan with Jonathon Ratliff & Jonathan Miller Nov 14, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Nissan's Director of Technology Planning & Research, Jonathon Ratliff, and Director of EV Transformation, Jonathan Miller! The group discusses the move to NACS, the new Nissan Energy Charge Network, MyNissan App, battery storage, ASSBs (All-Solid-State-Batteries), how to make charging easier, and more!
0:42 - About our guests!
5:15 - Transition to NACS (North American Charging System).
12:19 - Charging the Nissan Arya at the Tesla Supercharging Network.
14:04 - ANNOUNCEMENT - Nissan Energy Charge Network.
18:04 - MyNissan App.
23:06 - What is Nissan doing with old Leaf batteries?
27:51 - Bidirectional Charging.
30:46 - What is EV Transformation?
33:06 - Charging solutions for apartment dwellers & workplaces.
41:08 - ASSBs (All-Solid-State-Batteries).
45:57 - Do EVs need 1000 miles of range?
50:44 - Battery/frame integration with ASSBs.
53:10 - Hyper Force concept.
54:08 - Second Gen Leaf, Chill-Out concept.

Electric Mini Trucks with Jason Marks & Forrest North of TELO Nov 07, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Founder/CEO, Jason Marks, and Founder/CTO, Forrest North, of TELO! The guys talk all about their TELO MT1 Urban Adventure Vehicle, their battery tech & crash safety innovations, capabilities of the truck, Software Defined Vehicles, autonomy, the current state of electric pickup trucks, EREV (Electric Range Extended Vehicle), and more!
0:42 - Scout is back!
7:32 - TELO MT1 - Urban Adventure Vehicle!
10:06 - Battery tech innovations.
16:57 - Crash safety innovations.
26:14 - Genesis of the MT1.
30:12 - Lack of small trucks.
35:04 - Price?
37:22 - What is the truck made of?
38:55 - Suspension.
41:43 - Monster Tunnel & other specs.
47:35 - Reservations & delivery.
52:10 - Urban Adventurer.
56:27 - Andy Palmer.
01:01:18 - What's inside? Software and beyond.
01:05:41 - Payload & Towing capabilities.
01:08:00 - Lightning Round - Rivian, F-150 Lightning, Scout, and more.
01:12:45 - EREV (Electric Range-Extended Vehicle).
01:16:10 - Battery tech advancements.
01:20:50 - Final thoughts.

Our Electrified Future with Ponz Pandikuthira, Nissan Americas Oct 30, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Nissan Americas' Regional SVP & Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira, to talk about the future of the industry, EVs, Software Defined Vehicles, autonomy, Formula E, as well as Nissan's current & future product lineup, including EVs & hybrids!
0:40 - About today's guest.
6:06 - Why electrification is InEVitable.
9:33 - Selling the skeptics.
12:28 - ANNOUNCEMENT - Nissan's Plug-In Hybrids are coming to America!
18:38 - Educating the customer on the EREV (Plug-In Hybrid).
22:01 - Transition to full electrification.
26:26 - Timeline for Solid State Battery (SSB) tech.
29:36 - Building EV tech in the US.
33:25 - Advantages of the Software Defined Vehicle.
36:50 - Software development.
40:00 - China's unprecedented EV growth.
46:56 - Voyah's voice control technology.
52:31 - Future product lineup.
52:57 - Nissan Chill-Out concept.
58:06 - Nissan EREV Truck?
01:00:41 - Autonomous vehicles - Tesla Robo Taxi, Waymo.
01:07:21 - Ponz' early career.
01:14:23 - Formula E.

Can the Grid handle all these EVs? | Cody Smith, CA ISO, RC West Oct 03, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Grid Operations Manager for California ISO/RC West - Cody Smith! The big question on everyone's mind - "Can the grid handle all these EVs?" Let's discuss...
0:36 - Meat smoothie!?
5:11 - Guest intro & role of CA ISO.
7:52 - Deregulated power grids and market transparency.
11:52 - How does the Grid work in America? East, West, & Texas.
13:00 - Grid Operations Manager role.
14:20 - California's green power initiatives and renewables impact.
15:46 - California's progress in 2024.
19:37 - EVs contribution to grid and battery technology.
21:22 - Why battery technology is the key to a greener grid.
24:53 - Power grid reliability, contingency planning, and energy careers.
25:55 - Battery storage facilities.
34:32 - Daily operations at CA ISO and future of EVs and AI in energy consumption.
41:14 - Nuclear energy considerations and reducing natural gas use.
46:25 - Grid capacity, Texas grid resilience, and renewables challenges.
52:08 - Consumer experiences with solar energy and CA ISO's integration of renewables.
56:57 - EV cost benefits and personal experiences.
1:01:01 - Climate change effects and power grid reliability.
1:04:54 - Environmental impacts of renewable energy installations.
1:08:52 - Classic cars, environmental concerns, and the future of EVs.
1:12:46 - Fundamental takeaways.
1:154:55 - Battery technology advances and desire for fun EVs.

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What Happened To Uber China? | Voistory CEO Ben Chiang Sep 26, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with former Head of Uber China and current Founder & CEO of Voistory, Ben Chiang! Ben shares the story of Uber China, ride sharing in China, what led to its demise, Ben's current projects - Volar & Voistory, as well as Ben's outlook on AI & practical tips for getting started!
0:15 - About our guest Ben Chiang.
2:40 - Ben's background and career path to Uber China.
5:01 - Launching Uber China and Overcoming Challenges.
11:20 - Uber China rollout, early struggles.
20:05 - Strategies and Team Dynamics in Uber China.
28:42 - Competition and Market Dynamics in Chinese Ride-Sharing.
36:44 - Work-Life Balance and Cultural Challenges.
46:18 - DiDi Competition and Transition to Uber HQ.
54:40 - Forma - Virtual Try-Ons.
56:41 - Entrepreneurial Ventures in AI and Voice Technology - Volar.
1:00:32 - Voistory - Interactive Voice Journal.
1:06:00 - Future outlook on AI.
1:08:16 - Practical tips for using AI.

Reverse Engineering Today's EVs with Sandy Munro, Munro CEO & Design Prophet Sep 19, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh chats with Munro's CEO & Design Prophet, Sandy Munro! Ed & Sandy discuss everything from death threats to the future of the automotive industry! Sandy talks about Munro's role in the industry, his infamous Tesla Model 3 reaction, BMW i3, working on the GM EV 1 roadster, his favorite trucks on the market (Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T), the skateboard chassis design, megacasting & gigacasting, Tesla's brilliance, decontenting, American OEMs who are in trouble, and why Chinese EVs are so far ahead of the US.
1:00 - About our guest.
3:28 - Initial reaction to Tesla Model 3.
4:20 - Death threats, FBI.
6:40 - What does Munro do?
9:57 - BMW i3 review.
18:22 - Boeing.
20:43 - Skateboard chassis design.
24:10 - GM EV 1 roadster, designed in secret.
26:22 - Reaction to the Whistling Diesel Cybertruck durability test video.
28:07 - Sandy's favorite trucks - Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T.
29:50 - Ran 50k sq. ft. factory off Ford F-150 Lightning for 5 days, saving $300k.
32:22 - Top truck list recap.
32:56 - "(Tesla) Model Y is the closest thing to an all-around vehicle."
33:45 - Megacasting & gigacasting.
35:02 - Testing Tesla Model Y casting with a sledgehammer.
42:32 - Hot Wheels.
43:36 - Tesla's brilliant casting model.
47:40 - Chery, Chinese EVs. Instant success over 20 years.
52:10 - Concerns for American OEMs.
56:18 - BYD.
01:00:05 - Great Wall Motor, 100% independent.
01:03:52 - Lucid - best motor in the globe.
01:04:36 - Assessment of American OEMs.
01:09:00 - Best time to buy a car. Decontenting.
01:14:07 - How's Tesla/Elon doing?
01:20:10 - Tesla Cybertruck easter eggs.
01:24:01 - Munro Live YouTube and Munro & Associates Reports.

From Baby Diablo to the Future of Restomods with Maurizio Reggiani of Eccentrica Sep 11, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with former CTO of Lamborghini & current Advisor at Eccentrica, Maurizio Reggiani! Maurizio talks about the Bugatti EB 110, his engineering background, Marcello Gandini, his path to Lamborghini, Audi's acquisition of Lamborghini, the expansion of the Lamborghini brand, and Eccentrica's V12 Lamborghini Diablo restomod!
0:54 - Question of the Day
5:00 - About our guest.
6:37 - Employee No. 2 at Bugatti.
8:17 - Bugatti EB 110.
12:08 - 6 years at Maserati.
14:00 - Educational background.
16:12 - Marcello Gandini - Cizeta-Moroder V16T & Diablo.
22:04 - Path to Lamborghini.
24:37 - Experience at Lamborghini in 1995.
26:25 - Baby Diablo & Audi's acquisition of Lamborghini.
34:35 - Ferdinand Piech.
37:06 - Negotiating powertrain deal with Audi on behalf of Lamborghini.
42:06 - Joining VW Group under Lamborghini.
44:23 - Expansion of Lamborghini.
51:22 - Analog vs Digital.
54:37 - First experience with the power of EVs.
55:43 - Does performance matter anymore?
59:55 - Eccentrica's Lamborghini Diablo Restomod - The "V12".
01:07:40 - Sound of the V12.
01:10:24 - Adaptive suspension.
01:12:43 - Eccentrica making only 19 V12's. Finding a donor car.
01:14:10 - Price.
01:15:52 - Ban on gas vehicles = growth in the restomod market.
01:19:57 - Lamborghini Temerario.

Sam Abuelsamid of Guidehouse Insights on Electrification, Cybertruck's Viral Fail, & OEM Survival Sep 05, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Principal Analyst for Guidehouse Insights, Sam Abeulsamid! The guys discuss misconceptions about battery life, charging infrastructure issues, cheap EVs, lessons learned from the early adoption phase, the viral WhistlinDiesel Tesla Cybertruck durability test fail video, why Tesla abandoned their $25k model, whether NACS is a good idea, Ionna charging network, what "Software Defined Vehicle" actually means, Akio Toyoda's comments about hybrids, licensing tech, Chinese EVs, and more!
0:46 - Question of the Day!
2:30 - About today's guest.
5:09 - What is Guidehouse Insights?
8:03 - Misconceptions about battery life.
11:00 - Charging infrastructure issues.
19:08 - Why aren't there more EVs under $35k?
21:44 - Challenges with the Chevy Bolt.
25:15 - YouTuber Whistin Diesel and the Cybertruck "fail".
27:31 - Why Tesla abandoned their $25K model.
30:43 - Initial reaction to Tesla Cybertruck.
33:46 - Who's more to blame for increasing pedestrian deaths - bigger vehicles or cell phones?
36:05 - Is NACS a good idea?
41:06 - Ionna CHarging Network.
45:21 - Software-Defined Vehicles(SDV) vs. Hardware Defined Vehicles (the cars we know and love).
53:13 - Architectural change.
55:34 - Why are they called Software Defined Vehicles?
57:59 - Akio Toyoda's comments on hybrids.
01:01:17 - Which OEMs aren't going to make it?
01:06:50 - Licensing tech.
01:09:15 - Chinese EVs. If, when, & will Americans buy them?
01:16:21 - Visit Guidehouseinsights.com to learn more!

2024 Pebble Beach Car Week with Nilu27's Sasha Selipanov, Pininfarina's David Amante, & Lamborghini's Mitja Borket Aug 29, 2024

The future of hypercars! MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Liebermna take the show on the road to 2024 Pebble Beach Classic Car Forum for a panel discussion with three top designers - Sasha Selipanov (Founder/CEO Nilu27), Davide Amantea (Chief Design Officer Automobili Pininfarina), & Mitja Borkert (Design Director, Automobili Lamborghini)!
0:33 - Pebble Beach Car Week!
3:30 - Today's guests...
5:43 - Panel introductions.
7:22 - The InEVitable. Project 2036.
8:52 - The Nilu Hypercar; defining the future of sports cars.
12:46 - Pininfarina Battista & B95 inspired by Batman's Bruce Wayne.
15:33 - Lamborghini Temerario.
19:25 - The difficulty of the modern design process.
22:40 - The rapid feedback loop of today.
25:05 - Honoring heritage.
27:26 - Pininfarina's Bruce Wayne car collab with Warner Brothers & DC Universe.
30:11 - Legacy.
38:23 - Does speed still define the hypercar?
43:40 - Designing an experience.
46:14 - Design principles.
51:45 - Design & Engineering collaboration.
58:32 - Favorite wedge car of all time?
01:00:28 - Questions from the audience.

SEMA President Mike Spagnola Aug 08, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with CEO & President of SEMA - Mike Spagnola! SEMA, or Specialty Equipment Market Association, is one of the largest trade shows in America! The guys chat with Mike about the history of SEMA, ushering in the EV era, The Chevron Doctrine, CARB EO, Cal Bill SB301, drivers of tomorrow, & what to look out for this year!
0:40 - Special Announcement!
3:35 - Question of the Day!
8:38 - About our guest...
9:41 - His New Nissan Z!
13:20 - What is SEMA?
14:37 - Scale of the event.
16:06 - His first SEMA Show - Las Vegas. Typical SEMA attendee in 1979.
19:16 - Bluetooth Driveshaft.
22:38 - Where was SEMA with EVs in 2013?
24:23 - Year of the Cybertruck?
26:38 - Ushering in new technologies.
28:08 - EV pushback in the early days?
31:48 - What OEMs are in trouble?
35:38 - Balancing Chinese products.
40:08 - The Chevron Doctrine overturned.
45:49 - CARB EO.
49:10 - Cal Bill SB301.
54:16 - Technology neutral.
56:20 - Are you concerned about the new generation of drivers?
01:00:09 - Do you own an EV?
01:01:50 - B2B vs Consumer attendees.
01:06:30 - What to look out for this year? Live Stream!
01:07:40 - Vehicle of the year?

Rivian Founder & CEO RJ Scaringe on the Rivian R2, R3, R3X & Beyond! Aug 01, 2024

Motortrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Rivian Founder & CEO, RJ Scaringe! RJ talks about EV adoption, Rivian R2, Rivian R3 & R3X, Rivian Commercial Van, Autonomy, Improvements from Gen 1 to Gen 2, NVIDIA partnership, Android Automotive, Unreal Engine, VW partnership, GenAI, international markets, NACS, Halloween mode, and a lightning round!
2:26 -Are EVs really InEVitable?
4:52 - EV adoption rate.
7:56 - How much is cost a factor in adoption
8:47 - Excitement around release of R2 & R3.
10:27 - R3, & R3X Benchmarks.
13:10 - Suspension, electro hydraulic damper.
17:44 - Approach to R2.
20:56 - R2T? Or R3T?
22:04 - Rivian Commercial Van. Consumer delivery van?
24:37 - RoboTaxi? Autonomy?
27:50 - Improvements from Gen 1 to Gen 2.
31:40 - Dual NVIDIA drive.
33:04 - Why NVIDIA?
35:00 - Android Automotive.
36:51 - Unreal Engine.
42:00 - AR.
43:02 - Uses of GenAI.
46:30 - Tactile buttons vs full digital controls?
48:33 - VW partnership with XPENG.
50:25 - Chinese market vs US market.
56:14 - VW partnership.
01:04:07 - Lightning Round! FSD App? Heavy Duty Truck? NACS? Open roof? Quad?
01:11:00 - R2 & R3X timing?
01:13:33 - Electric door handles.
01:14:14 - Subscriptions.
01:18:47 - Halloween mode!
01:19:08 - New colors coming.
01:19:51 - Bi-directional charging?
01:23:12 - DTC vs Dealerships.
01:25:37 - Tesla.
01:26:52 - Porsche.
01:30:20 - Rivian sports car??

Portland E-Prix with Nissan Formula E Team's Cristina Fernandez & Charlotte Henry Jul 25, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman take the podcast on the road to Portland International Raceway for Portland E-Prix to chat with Nissan Formula E Team's Head of Performance & Simulation, Cristina Fernandez, AND Track Side Electronic & System Engineer, Charlotte Henry! The group discusses the Portland E-Prix, specifics about Portland International Raceway, the race strategy of a Formula E team, race simulators, and more!
0:56 - Question of the day! Affordable EVs in America.
11:19 - About today's guests.
12:44 - Their roles on Nissan's Formula E team.
13:42 - Day-to-day.
14:38 - On Portland International Raceway.
16:21 - Race Simulators.
19:46 - Path into motorsports.
23:26 - EV Tech.
26:31 - Solar race cars?
30:32 - What to watch for in the race.
33:20 - Tire wear.
34:07 - Recharge at a pitstop?
35:42 - Race strategy.
38:28 - AI?
39:10 - Formula E race team vs traditional race team.
40:35 - Daily driver & offseason plans.

Portland E-Prix with Nissan Formula E Team's Managing Director & Team Principal, Tommaso Volpe Jul 18, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman take the podcast on the road to the 2024 Portland E-Prix to chat with Nissan Formula E Team's Managing Director & Team Principal, Tommaso Volpe! Tommaso talks about the race season, the evolution of Formula E, the new Gen 4 car, the chess game of Formula E racing, finding the right drivers for Formula E, and more!
0:56 - Question(s) of the Day - Formula E.
9:50 - About our guest, Tommaso Volpe.
11:24 - Goals for the season.
13:52 - Team - Cristina Fernandez & Charlotte Henry
15:44 - Evolution of Formula E.
19:12 - Gen 4 race car.
24:43 - The chess game of Formula E racing - Energy Efficiency.
25:30 - New Nissan GT-R.
26:32 - Sustainable mobility.
27:07 - Formula E racing strategy.
28:50 - The right drivers for Formula E.
31:54 - Formula E vs. F1.
33:25 - How Formula E informs daily EV driving.
35:54 - What to watch out for.

The Future of User Experience with Mercedes' Dalal Elsheikh Jul 11, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with MBRDNA Experience Designer, Dalal Elsheikh! What will user experience look like 10-15 years from now? Will we be exclusively looking at screens? What about VR or AR? How will AI be implemented?
2:12 - Question of the Day.
7:43 - Dalal's role at Mercedes.
11:51 - Will Screens be the standard moving forward?
15:00 - CarPlay.
18:27 - Can cars keep up with the phone companies?
22:03 - UX (User Experience) vs UI(User Interface).
23:50 - Educational background - From NJU to Art Center.
26:37 - Ford. The Factory Studio.
32:40 - Wearable tech?
33:36 - Valet/Car Wash improvements.
35:00 - VR, AR & HUD.
41:36 - Incorporating AI.
46:39 - Design inspiration & designing for the future.
51:30 - EV pushback & moving goalposts.
53:10 - China UX.
57:00 - Brand experience.
59:00 - Will.I.Am driving experience.
01:01:45 - Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge!
01:05:50 - Race Service. Travis Scott performance.
01:08:00 - Drake vs Kendrick?
01:09:19 - DalalDesignLab.com!

Driving Around the World with Andrew Comrie-Picard | TransGlobal Car Expedition Jul 04, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with stuntman, Rally Champion, X Games athlete, & world explorer - Andrew Comrie-Picard! Andrew talks all about the TransGlobal Car Expedition - the world's FIRST around-the-world expedition through BOTH geographic poles!
Learn more at TransGlobalCar.com
0:36 - Question of the Day.
5:12 - What is the TransGlobal Car Expedition!? The route.
6:37 - Never been done before!
9:00 - From Canada over the North Pole.
11:44 - Driving over the Arctic Ocean!
15:02 - Driving over ice plates with aluminum ladders.
18:31 - The team.
21:00 - Jonny's advice text.
24:37 - Scientific purpose for the journey. Ice thickness survey.
29:53 - Starlink.
33:43 - Light pollution survey.
36:04 - Melting ice!
37:54 - Logistic support: Air drops, political conflicts, & broken ice runways.
43:14 - Vehicles.
46:00 - Yemelya Special Mobile Unit.
50:00 - Yemelya designer, Vasily Elagin.
51:00 - Politicization of the North Pole.
53:12 - What's Greenland like?
54:07 - Only minus 40 degrees!
56:28 - Polar days and shifting ice
57:10 - From North Pole to Greenland... over moving ice caps!
59:40 - Who paid for all this!?
01:01:41 - Lightning Round!

Electrify Expo Founder BJ Birtwell on the EV Learning Curve, His Ah-ha Moment, & Electrify Expo's 8 City Tour! Jun 27, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed oh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Electrify Expo Founder & CEO - BJ Birtwell! Want to test drive an EV? Want to learn more about EVs? The guys discuss the mission of Electrify Expo, the EV learning curve, the politicization of EVs, fighting FUD, rapid advancement by the Chinese market, and more!
Learn more at ElectrifyExpo.com!
0:37 - Question of the Day!
8:35 - 3 years of Electrify Expo!
11:56 - First tour Tesla signed onto.
15:55 - How Tesla joined Electrify Expo
16:29 - Ah-ha moments in first year?
18:19 - Early EV advocate crowd, & new skeptics.
21:54 - EV learning curve.
23:37 - 8 city tour!
25:11 - Regional differences in consumer knowledge about EVs.
25:57 - Not just cars! E-Bikes, Scooters, Electric boats, RVs and more!
28:55 - Demos courses!
32:20 - Prices?
35:33 - Former EV Skeptic - His lightbulb moment about EVs.
42:15 - Politicization of EVs.
46:07 - While the U.S. argues, China advances.
49:48 - Election year, where is the dust going to settle?
52:28 - Fighting FUD for EV adoption.
57:55 - Power at the Expo?
01:02:07 - What is the mission of Electrify Expo?

Tesla-Powered Hondas with RyWire Founder Ryan Basseri Jun 20, 2024

High performance EV tuning! MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with RyWire Founder/Owner, Ryan Basseri! Ryan discusses his EV S2k - a Honda S2000 with a Tesla Motor & batteries, his first EV conversion with Bisimoto, his Honda Civic EG & EK conversion kits, and more!
0:45 - Question of the Day - EV Trolls.
6:50 - Honda guy.
9:00 - Honda tuning.
10:31 - The EV S2k - Tesla-Powered Honda S2000!
13:38 - AEM.
16:40 - First EV conversion with Bisimoto - Porsche 911.
22:44 - Final specs on EV S2k.
27:02 - Honda Civic conversions.
29:17 - Honda Civic EG kit.
35:55 - Quick charging?
39:17 - Cooling & heating.
42:13 - Cost.
42:57 - Smog exempt!
45:23 - Engine simulation.
49:17 - Thoughts on Regen?
50:23 - Honda Civic Ek.
53:10 - Lucid, Model 3 or Model Y?
55:39 - How it all started!
01:02:50 - SEMA.
01:04:21 - RyWire.com, RyWire on YouTube, @RyWire_MotorSport on IG!

Smart Charging & Energy Management with The Mobility House Jun 13, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with The Mobility House's CEO North America, Greg Hintler, and Head of Business Development & Growth North America, Zoheb Davar! The mission of The Mobility House to create Zero Emission, Zero Cost charging through the use of their smart charging technology - ChargePilot!
0:39 - Question of the Day - Range Anxiety.
4:53 - What is The Mobility House?
5:42 - Zero emission, Zero cost charging.
7:27 - Unidirectional vs bidirectional charging.
9:04 - What's holding up bidirectional charging?
11:40 - What is the product?
14:35 - Grid limitations?
16:54 - Charge Management - Three Phase Approach.
18:05 - Value in the battery. UNUSED energy storage!
19:47 - The Duck Curve.
23:20 - Fleet management.
25:18 - Commercial use.
29:19 - Bidirectional charge software.
31:48 - New energy reserve could prevent brownouts!
34:30 - Implementation.
37:54 - "The grid can't handle it!"
40:39 - Commercial grid vs residential grid.
43:17 - "EV sales are slowing."
45:50 - Fast chargers?
47:57 - Partners.
55:09 - How do I sign up?
57:19 - Final thoughts.

The Future of Home Energy with GM Energy's Wade Sheffer & Aseem Kapur Jun 06, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with GM Energy's VP, Wade Sheffer, and Head of Product & Revenue, Aseem Kapur! GM Energy joins the InEVitable to discuss their revolutionary new way to power the home with the GM Energy Home System! The guys discuss home energy storage, bi-directional charging, load shifting, smart charging, educating consumers, GM Energy PowerBank, Energy Genie Tool, and more!
0:43 - Tesla lays off entire Supercharging team.
6:27 - What is the GM Energy Home System?
09:57 - Power Shift Charger - Bi-directional charging.
12:08 - Load Shifting, Charge Management.
16:53 - Sell energy back to the grid, helping grid stabilization.
18:50 - Pricing.
22:20 - Will I need a panel upgrade?
25:00 - Charge any GM vehicle, discharging available on select models.
28:10 - Educating customers.
28:55 - Power Bank.
32:15 - Power Bank price/IRA credit.
33:17 - Energy Genie Tool.
36:13 - Why do I need a storage battery?
40:25 - How's our nation's grid?
43:02 - EVs assisting the grid to prevent brownouts.
45:00 - Savings calculator?
50:00 - Monetization.
54:05 - Ed's Hummer EV example.
01:00:28 - GM moving to NACS.
01:04:37 - All through the app.

Out of Spec Review Founder Kyle Conner PART 2 | Towing, Charging, & Today's Top EVs May 30, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman continue their conversation with Out Of Spec Review Founder, Kyle Conner! PART 2 includes Kyle's thoughts on towing with EVs, tow racing over the Rocky Mountains, Silverado EV, cold weather, charging in freezing weather, plug-in hybrids, BMW XM, charging infrastructure, Electricity America, NACS, Rivian, EV testing, and the most important factor about an EV!
0:37 - Question of the Week - The future of car keys.
3:28 - "You can't tow with EVs."
4:33 - EV Tow Race over the Rocky Mountains!
6:42 - Silverado EV.
9:32 - "EVs don't work in the cold."
10:52 - What happens to EVs in cold weather?
13:39 - Cold Soaking Tesla Model 3 in (-14) degrees.
15:04 - Why Kyle charges his Rivian to only 50%.
17:53 - What happens when EVs run out of charge?
20:11 - Anti-EV comments.
25:40 - Kyle's most recommended EVs.
26:30 - Plug-in Hybrids.
27:44 - BMW XM.
28:23 - Thoughts on Hyundai IONIC 5N fake gears.
29:31 - Charging infrastructure improvements.
35:26 - Jonny's Lucid charging story.
37:26 - Why isn't Electrify America adding more chargers?
39:28 - Rate Your Charge.
43:09 - Is NACS the gold standard of charging networks?
48:13 - Non-Teslas at Tesla Supercharger networks.
50:12 - Why the Rivian R1T is Kyle's favorite vehicle.
52:40 - How to improve the Rivian R1 platform.
58:02 - Who's in trouble?
01:00:30 - Reviewing American EVs.
01:05:53 - EV Testing.
01:09:11 - Most important factor about an EV? "The 10% challenge".

Out of Spec Review Founder Kyle Conner PART 1 | Tesla Model 3 Performance vs Hyundai IONIC 5 N, Cyberbeast, & Reviewing EVs May 23, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Out of Spec Review Founder, Kyle Conner! PART 1 includes Tesla Model 3 Performance vs Hyundai IONIC 5 N, Tesla Cyberbeast, cars in the Out of Spec fleet, Porsche Macan Electric, One-Pedal driving, breaking the Cannonball Run record in EV, automotive influences, about his review process, his interest in EVs, and misinformation around EVs! Hear more about Kyle's TESTING process in PART 2!
0:40 - Question of the Week.
4:14 - About Kyle.
6:37 - Tesla Model 3 Performance reaction.
7:55 - When is a car ready for sale?
10:50 - IONIC 5 N vs Tesla Model 3 Performance.
17:10 - Tesla Cyberbeast review.
22:27 - What's in the Out Of Spec Review fleet?
26:50 - Porsche Macan Electric review(in France).
30:03 - Kyle can drive!
32:25 - Macan software review.
34:23 - One-Pedal driving.
38:45 - Who the hell are you!?
40:56 - Breaking the Cannonball Run record in EV.
42:38 - Automotive influences.
46:24 - About Out Of Spec Review.
50:07 - Why EVs?
51:00 - Misinformation around EVs.
55:22 - Stay tuned for PART 2!

McKeel Hagerty discusses Autonomy, Fighting for the Right to Drive, & Preserving Car Culture! May 16, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Hagerty CEO, McKeel Hagerty! McKeel discusses the wide reach of Hagerty, the All-Porsche Broad Arrow x Air|Water Auction, the early years of Hagerty, the National Historic Vehicle Registry, the impact of Autonomous driving on car insurance, his passions to fight for our right to drive, preserving car culture, Tesla, the EV Holy War, his first EV experiences/purchase, the future of restoration, car culture of future generations, and more!
0:53 - Question of the Week.
6:23 - About Hagerty.
9:02 - Broad Arrow x Air|Water Auction - 78 Porsches!
14:04 - Motorlux.
15:53 - Early years of Hagerty.
23:53 - Studied Russian Orthodox Theology.
27:21 - National Historic Vehicle Register - DriversFoundation.org/register
32:57 - FIVA.
36:17 - Autonomous impact on insurance.
41:13 - Could be the last insurance company left.
43:42 - Fighting for the right of humans to drive!
46:04 - Amelia, 40 years from today - will EVs be on the lawn
47:00 - Early anti-Prius bias.
51:31 - Cybertruck?
52:50 - Thoughts on Tesla currently.
54:23 - Driver's on their phones.
56:54 - Favorite EVs.
01:00:00 - EV Holy War.
01:01:50 - First EV experience/purchase. Early Tesla Roadster.
01:05:03 - The future of restoration. MacLauren F1.
01:10:47 - McKeel's legacy - Saving car culture.
01:12:07 - What's missing in the car world?
01:14:00 - Gaming & car culture.
01:15:37 - Car Culture of the future.

How to Make a Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) with Jeff Chou & Robert Day Apr 11, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh sits down with Sonatus Co-Founder/CEO Jeff Chou, and ARM's Director of Automotive Partnerships Robert Day! The group discusses the partnership between Sonatus & ARM, and how they're assisting the automotive industry's transformation into the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) era.
0:55 - Question of the Day.
6:36 - About today's guests.
9:42 - What is Sonatus?
12:25 - What is ARM?
15:17 - "Data Center on wheels".
17:25 - Edge computing meets automotive.
18:15 - Where does Sonatus & ARM fit in?
20:21 - What is ARM bringing to SDVs?
23:03 - What defines a SDV?
27:52 - Consolidating hardware.
30:50 - Diagnosing problems in a SDV.
33:30 - Major paradigm shift for OEMs.
40:55 - Autonomy.
42:52 - Duality of philosophy - Analog vs Digital.
47:40 - Safety & security.
51:26 - Are some safety features actually making drivers worse?
52:44 - Driver monitoring systems (DMS).
54:02 - OTA updates.
57:54 - SOAFEE - Developing and deploying software in the SDV.
01:01:25 - GM & Red Hat collaboration.
01:02:53 - Near future tech.
01:07:50 - InEVitability?

Daniel Wu discusses China's EV Adoption Boom, the Ji Yue 01 AI-Powered "Robocar", & American Born Chinese Apr 04, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman welcome back Actor/Director/Producer - Daniel Wu! Daniel discusses racing in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, his recent trip to Shanghai & Hong Kong, the Chinese EV adoption boom, his experience at Jidu headquarters exploring the Ji Yue 01 "Robocar", American Born Chinese, Asian representation in Hollywood, his future racing goals, Software Defined Toilets, and more.

1:53 - SUV of the Year.
8:20 - Daniel's experience racing at the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (Daytona!).
12:33 - GT Show China.
14:25 - EV adoption boom in China.
16:15 - Jidu headquarters; exploring the Ji Yue 01 "Robocar".
18:46 - SIMO voice commands.
20:42 - Sedan, SUV & Supercar models.
22:34 - Jidu - Geely & Baidu partnership.
24:28 - Chinese tuning brands?
28:34 - Hong Kong vs Shanghai car markets.
29:42 - Traveling to China.
31:22 - Chinese New Year story.
32:57 - Japan.
35:00 - Youth unemployment in China.
38:31 - Macau Grand Prix. Hong Kong car culture.
42:14 - Filming in China vs America.
44:31 - Experience working on American Born Chinese.
45:37 - Chinese mythology - Monkey King.
46:53 - Asian representation in Hollywood.
48:22 - Porsche GT3-RS vs. GT3 Touring comparison.
58:11 - Racing goals.
01:00:53 - Software Defined Toilets!
01:04:20 - Cynical about where the movie industry is going.
01:05:55 - Upcoming projects.
01:07:02 - John Cusack.
01:09:06 - Hong Kong car scene. GT Show China.
01:12:22 - Hypercars in China?

How SDVs Will Reshape Our Cities | Dylan Jones of Gensler Mar 28, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Gensler's Mobility & Transportation Practice Area Leader, Dylan Jones, about Gensler's new book, "Design for a Radically Changing World". What will our future cities look like in a world of Software Defined Vehicles? 0:58 - Question of the Day: InEVitable. 7:30 - What is Gensler? 10:18 - How the automobile has shaped our cities. 14:26 - The Autonomous age of mobility. 19:25 - Planning cities of the future. 21:02 - The Electric Revolution. 25:34 - Our Autonomous future. 28:52 - "Design for a Radically Changing World". 30:36 - Parking garages of the future. 36:12 - Charging infrastructure. 38:14 - Tesla supercharging network opened up to Ford owners. GM to follow. 41:54 - From eBikes to eVTOLs! 47:39 - Micro mobility & multi mobility. 50:42 - Creating a healthy & efficient environment for multi mobility. 57:19 - Virtual mobility & the fragmentation of cities. 58:43 - Multi-unit dwelling EV charging. 01:00:50 - Working with BMW to rethink gas stations. 01:03:34 - Lightning Round. 01:06:27 - Ah-ha moment. 01:08:25 - No more stop lights!

2024 Fiat 500e hits America with Head of Fiat North America Aamir Ahmed Mar 21, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with the Head of Fiat North America, Aamir Ahmed! The guys chat with Aamir about the all-electric Fiat 500e being released in the North American Market, Fiat Pass, Fiat House, Fiat Live Store, and more! 0:37 - Question of the Day: Big Brother. 5:07 - 2024 Fiat 500e - Best selling city car in Europe! 6:10 - Comparing to the former model, current packages. 12:33 - Range, Charge Time, & Price. 15:33 - Sound Generator!? 16:43 - Level 2 Charger or public charging credits included. 18:43 - IONNA Charging Network. 20:52 - Fiat Pass. 22:34 - Fiat House. 25:22 - Future Options? 29:35 - Fiat 500e 2021 special models. 30:19 - Fiat Live Store. 31:35 - Comparing the 500e to the current EV market. 37:23 - Backseat space. 39:00 - Non-Electric Fiat in the U.S.? 40:46 - Aamir's background. 44:00 - Uconnect System. 49:10 - SRT Charger, Challenger Brand Marketing. 57:10 - SDV transition. 01:01:07 - Head of Fiat North America. 01:03:38 - Ed's speech. 01:06:46 - Why buy a 2024 Fiat 500e?

Are Fossil Fuels the Problem? | Dr. Emily Fischer of Science Moms Mar 14, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Dr. Emily Fischer of Science Moms to talk all about climate change, atmospheric science, wildfires, outdoor & indoor air quality, childhood asthma, and what we can do to combat all of this! Dr. Emily Fischer is a Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University, and member of Science Moms! Learn more at ScienceMoms.com! 1:05 - "Corvette Z06 Road Trip Blues, Climate Change & Cars We Love." 3:40 - About today's guest - Dr. Emily Fischer! 6:25 - Are we DOOMED by Climate Change!? 9:09 - Current and future effects of Climate Change. 11:23 - Hole in the Ozone issue was solved by Science! 14:50 - The proof. "Do you believe in Thermometers?" 19:09 - Consensus about Climate Change. 21:17 - Scientific uncertainty principle. 23:46 - Science Moms! ScienceMoms.com 28:42 - Pandemic example. 40% drop in pollutants in Los Angeles. Detectable from SPACE! 30:32 - Air quality & respiratory impacts. Cancer rates near freeways. 34:37 - Hybrid stepping stone. 36:27 - How is California doing? 38:29 - Power Grid is getting greener. 42:16 - What do you drive? Charging 46:02 - Charging infrastructure. 48:56 - Emily's day to day working in Atmospheric Chemistry. 51:04 - Agriculture, large animal feeding. 55:31 - Magic wand. 59:14 - Atomic energy? 01:01:19 - Diesel Gate. 01:05:17 - Particulate matter from fires. 01:06:56 - Cameron Peak fire story. 01:12:09 - Tsunami warning in Alaska. 01:15:02 - California Wildfires. 01:18:12 - Homemade Hepa Cube. 01:19:22 - Induction vs gas cooking. 01:21:08 - Synthetic fuels. 01:23:45 - Impact on future generations. 01:30:27 - Climate intervention - Reflecting the sun's light. 01:35:42 - ScienceMoms.com to learn more!

The Future of Software Defined Recreational Vehicles with Pebble's Bingrui Yang & Stefan Solyom Mar 07, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Pebble's CEO Bingrui Yang & CTO Stefan Solyom! Pebble is taking the hassle out of recreational living with their 100% electric, remote controlled, self-propelled, and self-hitching - Pebble Flow! 0:53 - Question of the Week: Small affordable EVs. 5:32 - About Pebble. 7:43 - Getting a look at the Pebble Flow, all-electric camper! 8:37 - Magic Hitch. 9:20 - Two trim levels. 11:53 - Torque assist & regen braking. 13:35 - Controlled through the Pebble app. 18:15 - 360 degree camera view. 19:12 - NVIDIA platform. 20:22 - What's inside? 21:55 - "Live off-grid for 7 days ... with A/C on." 25:16 - Design process / Battery size sweet spot. 31:30 - Remote controlled Magic Hitch - Makes reversing easier! 34:55 - Self leveling, Insta-Camp. 36:18 - Software, OTA updates. 40:50 - Charging. 46:47 - ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) use case. 49:07 - What does 45 kWH mean? 50:08 - Dimensions and amenities. 54:22 - On board iPad. OTA Updates. WiFi. 57:20 - Genesis of Pebble. Bingrui's lightbulb moment. 01:02:16 - How Stefan joined Pebble. Stefan's personal trailer experience. 01:07:23 - From conception to implementation. 01:09:26 - Active Aero. 01:14:18 - Production starts later this year. 01:17:06 - Feedback. 01:19:50 - What's next? 01:22:21 - Bingrui's history. 01:25:15 - Electric RV? 01:26:00 - Autonomy timeline. 01:30:45 - Outside U.S. market. 01:33:05 - Can we have one!? 01:34:23 - Want to set a land speed record?

Sasha Selipanov on the Tesla Cybertruck, Lamborghini Huracán, & Defining the Perfect Hypercar Feb 29, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Founder & CEO of Hardline27 - Sasha Selipanov! Sasha talks about his recent experience with the Tesla Cybertruck, his Bertone Pharoah design, his role on the Lamborghini Huacán, his design philosophy, Bugatti Chiron, Genesis Essentia, Koenigsegg, his take on EVs, what defines a good hypercar, Hardline27, and more! 0:35 - Question of the Day: Hot-Swappable Batteries. 5:25 - About today's guest, Sasha Selipanov! 8:31 - First impression/experience with the Tesla Cybertruck. 12:55 - Sasha's Bertone Pharoah design. 15:48 - Jonny's Tesla Cybertruck review. 17:31 - Cybertruck design review. 22:12 - Liberating design. 23:45 - Design philosophy. 32:23 - Sasha's background. 35:43 - Automotive influences. 42:45 - Path to ArtCenter. 46:50 - On the Lamborghini Huracán. 54:29 - What a Lamborghini should be. 57:31 - Bugatti Chiron/Next Gen Veyron design. 01:02:12 - Genesis of working on the Bugatti Chiron team. 01:04:53 - The 1/24 scale Bugatti Chiron. 01:10:06 - Genesis Essentia. 01:12:58 - Koenigsegg CC8S. CC850. Jesko. 01:18:38 - 99% of cars should be EVs. 01:21:00 - Are hypercars no longer about performance? 01:23:06 - EV vs Hypercars. 01:26:09 - What defines a good hypercar? 01:30:01 - Hardline27. 01:32:53 - Chinese market. 01:38:05 - GT-R. 01:42:27 - Designing for the screen generation.

Our SDV Future with AWS' Stefano Marzani & Level 3 Autonomy, ChatGPT with Mercedes' Magnus Oestberg Feb 22, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman are back with their final episode from the CES show! FIRST, the guys chat with MotorTrend's 2024 SDV Innovator Award Winner - Worldwide SDV Tech Leader for Amazon Web Services, Stefano Marzani, about how AWS Cloud Services are assisting the automotive industry, and what our Software Defined future will look like. NEXT, the guys chat with Mercedes Benz AG Chief Software Officer, Magnus Oestberg, about their recent approval for Level 3 SAE Certification, how Mercedes is using ChatGPT, and MBUX Sound Drive by Will.i.am! 0:42 - Question of the Week! Formula-E. 2:35 - About today's guests. 6:15 - How is AWS Cloud assisting the automotive industry? 7:11 - The Big Loop. 8:18 - You're taking my data!? 13:34 - Digital Cockpit. 18:22 - Smartphones on wheels! 22:10 - Virtual testing, digital twin. 25:30 - Consumer application. 27:10 - Application to super car manufacturers. 30:42 - Ed & Jonny react to Stefano, introduce to Magnus. 32:15 - Mercedes' Magnus Oestberg! 33:40 - Drive Pilot Automated Driving. 36:36 - How did Mercedes achieve Level 3 Autonomy first? 42:22 - Consumer adoption. 46:43 - How Mercedes is using ChatGPT. 54:26 - MBUX Sound Drive with Will.i.am.

Flying Cars with XPeng's Brian Gu & SDV's of the future with Jack Cheng of MIH Consortium Feb 15, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman are back with more from the CES show as they chat with XPeng Motors President & Vice Chairman, Dr. Brian Gu, AND the CEO of MIH Consortium, Jack Cheng! This episode is all about Flying Cars, "Smartification", and Software Defined Vehicles! 1:39 - Question of the Week! Chinese EVs in America? 6:38 - Dr. Brian Gu on XPeng's AeroHT - FLYING CAR! 7:53 - Getting a look at the XPeng's AeroHT. 10:53 - Flying specifics. 13:58 - Parachute! 16:13 - XPeng P7. 19:10 - When will it come to the American market? 24:07 - "Smartification", or Smart EV. 27:53 - Brian's background. 30:56 - XPeng X9! 34:10 - Ed & Jonny react to Brian Gu. 36:13 - Jack Cheng's time working with Jacques Nasser at Ford. 38:22 - Working with Sergio Marchionne at Fiat. 40:58 - New age of car making. 43:27 - Why he decided to pursue EVs. 45:43 - Joining NIO. 49:05 - Foxconn. 50:53 - Genesis of MIH Consortium. 54:08 - Common platform. 55:18 - Smart Car. 57:11 - What is MIH Consortium? 01:00:18 - Solving the B2B market. 01:01:53 - When will we see MIH products in the US? 01:04:02 - Chinese EVs in America.

Future Battery Tech with Electra Vehicles Founder Fabrizio Martini & Autonomous Solutions with Mobileye's Prof. Shai Shalev-Schwartz Feb 08, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman take the show on the road to CES in Las Vegas where they chat with Electra Founder, Fabrizio Martini, and Professor Shai Shalev-Schwartz of Mobileye! FIRST, Fabrizio takes us through how Electra Vehicles is optimizing EV batteries through design, predictive analytics, and EVE-Ai Adaptive Controls (a NASA program first designed to explore the surface of Venus)! NEXT, the guys chat with Mobileye's Professor Shai Shalev-Schwartz about their role in humanity's pursuit of fully autonomous vehicles! PLUS, we're rolling out a BRAND NEW SEGMENT: Question of the Week! Submit your questions via YouTube comments, Instagram @LohDown @JonnyLieberman, or email us at MotorTrend@MotorTrend.com! Send us a question and WE'LL GIVE YOU FREE MERCH! 0:50 - NEW SEGMENT: Question of the Week! 8:31 - What is Electra Vehicles? 12:12 - Predicting failure using EVE-Ai Adaptive Controls. 19:22 - Partnerships. 22:30 - Using EnPower to design the next generation of batteries. 24:50 - Current state of automotive battery tech, and where we're headed. 26:38 - Are Solid State Batteries coming? 29:12 - Fabrizio's educational background. 31:45 - Software is the key. 35:15 - Battery life spans - "Batteries are a live organism." 37:45 - Battery best practices and future solutions. 40:13 - Electra's mission. 45:42 - Cloud & Data partners. 48:40 - The next generation of batteries. 53:50 - Ed & Jonny's reaction to the discussion with Fabrizio. 55:30 - What is Mobileye? 56:50 - REM (Road Experience Memory) 01:01:15 - Next gen safety - accuracy of 10 cm! 01:05:11 - Camera, Radar & Lidar. 01:09:21 - The path to full autonomy. 01:14:20 - Lidar & Radar vs Camera. 01:20:05 - Accounting for human error. 01:24:35 - Where are we on the road to full autonomy? 01:30:41 - Car experience advances in the coming years.

Joel McHale on his Restomods, Road to Hollywood, & Crime Scene Kitchen on FOX! Feb 01, 2024

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Actor/Comedian Joel McHale! The guys discuss Joel's Restomods, high school & college years, his road to Hollywood, his struggles with dyslexia, early commercial gigs, car history & current collection, thoughts on EVs, and Crime Scene Kitchen on FOX! 1:58 - Welcome Joel McHale! 2:52 - Joel's Corsetti Cruiser & 1969 Scout Resto-Mod. 8:38 - Joel's 1970 FJ43 Icon. 12:47 - Joel's taste in cars. 15:44 - Joel's Italian/Canadian roots. 20:54 - Sports at University of Washington & love for College Football. 26:34 - Greatest Sports Rivalries. 28:22 - High School years - sports & theater. 30:54 - Rowing team hazing. 34:50 - Joel's love for Tennis & Pickleball. Invented in Washington. 38:38 - Scotland's Dinnie Stones. 41:53 - Driver's test car & family cars. 47:16 - Immediate post college years - Seattle TV gig "Almost Live". 48:11 - His struggles with Dyslexia. 49:24 - MFA programs. 50:30 - Arrival in Los Angeles - 95 Camry got stolen. 52:22 - First cars after getting commercial gigs. 53:25 - Joel's early commercial gigs. 57:33 - Headshots & auditions. 01:02:16 - Crime Scene Kitchen on FOX! 01:07:37 - Aggressive foodie. 01:10:41 - Unsafe At Any Speed by Ralph Nader. 01:13:13 - Jonny & Joel's friendship. 01:18:57 - Joel's love for Tennis. Evolution of Rackets. 01:23:53 - Watches. 01:26:09 - Thoughts on EVs. 01:29:07 - Wants a Rivian. 01:32:31 - More on his car collection - 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado. 01:39:26 - Cobalt & Lithium. 01:41:43 - His kid's interest in cars. 01:45:02 - Crime Scene Kitchen on FOX! 01:48:57 - Shout out to Dax Shepard!

Debuting the ALL-NEW Lucid Gravity SUV with CEO Peter Rowlinson & Senior VP of Design & Brand Derek Jenkins Nov 30, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rowlinson & Senior VP of Design & Brand Derek Jenkins! The guys catch up with Peter & Derek at the LA Auto Show where they witnessed the official World Premiere of the Lucid Gravity! 0:38 - Welcome! 7:39 - Introducing the Lucid Gravity! 8:07 - Evolution of the design. 9:04 - Optimizing Range & Efficiency. 13:16 - A REAL Third Row. 14:13 - Battery pack design. 17:50 - How battery design informs exterior design. 21:45 - Lucid's DNA. 25:08 - Adjustments to the Secondary Screen design. 26:17 - Exterior & Interior Lighting. 28:37 - Frunkin'! 31:39 - Hidden Gems & New Themes. 35:37 - Peter's history with the company. 38:42 - Why the first Lucid vehicle was a Sedan. 43:43 - Chasing Efficiency. 45:47 - Company timeline. 51:10 - Design + Engineering = One Team! 56:20 - Genesis of the Gravity SUV. 58:49 - Charging Infrastructure.

Hydrogen Powered Long Haul Trucking with Nikola's Chief Engineer Christian Appel Nov 09, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Nikola's Chief Engineer & Head of Vehicle Platforms - Christian Appel! The guys explore Nikola's ground-breaking Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Semi Truck! 2:00 - Getting a look at Nikola's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Semi Truck! 3:43 - So, what is a Hydrogen Fuel Cell? 8:42 - Drivetrain architecture. 12:46 - 70 Kilograms of Hydrogen. MPK (Miles Per Kilogram). 15:09 - What's the range? 15:44 - How does Hydrogen power the truck? 17:49 - EV Mode. 19:27 - "Backpack style" hydrogen tank design. 23:01 - European perspective on the truck. 26:27 - Thoughts on Tesla Semi & Decarbonizing the trucking industry. 27:52 - New designs & new innovations. 31:21 - Refueling? 37:33 - Working on infrastructure with Volterra. 39:02 - Decarbonizing - Who's making the hydrogen? 43:22 - Feedback from drivers. 46:15 - Cab environment & suspension. 49:07 - Feedback from fleet owners. 52:39 - Comparing fuel prices. 54:39 - Full battery electric version. 57:29 - Solid State Batteries. 01:00:28 - Cooling system. 01:03:38 - Road to autonomy. 01:07:02 - Product line & Origin Story. 01:10:26 - Where are they built? 01:15:01 - Nikola's customers. 01:17:45 - Christian's background. 01:23:00 - Chinese market. 01:25:05 - "This is really a unique time in history." 01:28:03 - The Software Defined Revolution. 01:34:55 - Christian's personal fleet.

e-Bikes with CAKE's Chief Growth Officer Eric Asmussen Nov 02, 2023

Is it CAKE!? Yes... If by CAKE you mean e-Bikes or Electric Motorcycles. MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with CAKE's Chief Growth Officer - Eric Asmussen! Eric dives into the many advantages & use cases of e-Bikes & Electric Motorcycles, CAKE's mission to grow the brand & e-Bike space, their various models, and more! Learn more at RideCAKE.com! 2:22 - "Light, Quiet, & Clean". 5:40 - Kalk - CAKE's off-road electric motorcycle. 6:32 - Sustainability = re:CAKE. 7:09 - Less parts, lighter weight. 15:01 - Advantages of Electric Motorcycles over Gas Motorcycles. 18:37 - "Friendlier than a motorcycle." 21:16 - Osa - CAKE's workbench on wheels. 22:49 - Range, Speed, & Charging. 25:19 - Pricing. 26:02 - Adjustable speed & regen. 27:17 - Comparing CAKES - Makka, Osa, & Aik models. 31:42 - Security = App locks, battery locks, & 3 kill switches. 33:23 - Operation. 34:34 - CAKE's Anti-Poaching Initiative in Africa. 37:50 - Cold weather considerations. 40:41 - Charging infrastructure for eBikes? 42:46 - Battery swapping? 46:21 - Riding from New York to Los Angeles! 48:42 - Accessories! 51:48 - Reliability & Delivery use cases. 55:21 - Jonny's 0 MPH crash. 01:03:08 - New generation. 01:06:13 - Green spaces & urbanization. 01:07:55 - Saving space & time. 01:10:27 - Growth. 01:14:40 - Military applications? 01:18:01 - More use cases. 01:22:27 - Available for purchase online at RideCAKE.com 01:24:10 - Osa = Carpenter. 01:26:51 - Behind the name, "CAKE".

Synthetic Fuels with Porsche's Karl Dums Oct 26, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman are back with more from Rennsport Reunion 7 with Porsche's Senior Project Lead for eFuels, Karl Dums! The guys chat with Karl about Porsche's mission to create synthetic fuels! What are eFuels? And why should we pursue eFuels as an option? 0:12 - Today's topic - eFuels! 3:06 - Welcome Karl Dums! 4:58 - What are eFuels? How does it compare to gasoline? 7:15 - Carbon Neutral! 9:31 - Harnessing the winds of Patagonia. 15:50 - What about the CO2 footprint? 18:32 - Do eFuels work for all current fossil fuel applications? 21:01 - eFuels provide a decarbonizing solution for ALL existing vehicles - all 1.4 BILLION of them. 25:58 - Genesis of Porsche's eFuel mission. 27:31 - Timeline for eFuel rollout. 30:01 - Rapid timeline of development. 31:30 - Roadmap to reducing overall CO2 footprint. 35:45 - Vehicles running on eFuels at Rennsport. 37:05 - Want to learn more? Visit http://HIFGlobal.com 38:01 - Karl's involvement with the Carrera GT. 39:03 - Favorite cars at Rennsport.

75 Years of Porsche at Rennsport Reunion 7 | Porsche + Michelin's EV Racing Mission Oct 19, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman take the show on the road to Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Porsche! FIRST, the guys chat with Porsche's GT4 e-Performance Tour Project Manager - Oliver Schwab - AND Michelin's North American Director of Motorsports - Jason Anzalone - about their mission to develop the electric future of customer racing! NEXT, the guys chat with Michelin's Original Equipment Product Category Manager - Ed Gliss - about what it takes to be a test driver, and how Michelin is staying ahead of the EV curve. 0:12 - Guest introductions 5:15 - Oliver's reaction to Rennsport Reunion 7. 8:17 - Focus of the event for Michelin. 9:32 - Porsche e-Performance. 12:41 - Porsche Mission R. 15:25 - Comparing Mission R & GT4 e. 18:16 - Test lab for electric customer racing. 21:01 - 63% sustainable tires. 22:07 - Race tires vs street tires. 23:52 - Low rolling resistance tires. 25:46 - How interested are customers in EV racing? 29:08 - Fast Charging for EV racing. 36:06 - How does Michelin approach the EV customer? 37:49 - Process of developing a tire for a specific car. 40:39 - Kids in a candy factory! 43:17 - Porsche & California. 46:27 - Looking into the future. 52:04 - Michelin's Ed Gliss! 52:18 - Ed's thoughts on Rennsport Reunion 7. 55:22 - What does the general consumer NEED to know about tires? 56:59 - Mission for Laguna Seca. 58:23 - Ed's Test Driver background. 59:52 - Tire sidewall markings. 01:03:43 - Competitive analysis of tires. 01:04:21 - The biggest issue with cheap tires. 01:05:44 - Reference vehicles for testing. 01:07:33 - Developing tires for a specific car. 01:08:15 - Over 100 tunable components in a tire. 01:14:11 - Life of a Test Driver. 01:21:57 - How to become a Test Driver. 01:32:06 - His role in Product Marketing. 01:33:20 - EV tires. 01:35:57 - How tires affect range/gas mileage. 01:38:19 - What are you excited to see at Rennsport Reunion?

Kia's Steve Kosowski on the Charging Alliance, EV6 GT, EV9 SUV, & Future Outlook of the EV Market Oct 12, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Kia's Long Range Strategy & Planning Manager - Steve Kosowski! The guys discuss the Charging Alliance, Kia's EV6, EV6 GT, EV9 SUV, Solid State Batteries, hydrogen power, Kia's Carbon Neutral mission, current challenges, and the future outlook for the EV Market. 1:31 - Charging Alliance bringing 30,000 Ultra High Speed DC Chargers across America by 2030. 4:17 - Kia's "Plan S". 6:37 - What Tesla got right about charging. 10:58 - Why companies don't follow Tesla's charging infrastructure model. 12:17 - Jonny's charging story. 15:22 - Current EV demographics. 18:43 - Exploring the Kia EV6. 26:11 - Kia EV6 GT origin story. 31:15 - Benchmarks for the EV6 GT. 32:30 - EV6 vs. EV6 GT Target Buyers. 35:35 - Exploring the Kia EV9 SUV. 36:27 - EV9 vs Telluride. 41:47 - Looking at the EV Battery Cells - With 456 cells in the EV9, how do you cool them? 46:43 - The future for batteries in EVs. 51:51 - Advantages of Solid State Batteries. 54:28 - Is weight the final frontier for all EVs? 01:00:08 - Hydrogen powered passenger vehicles. 01:05:06 - What will the 2030 EV market look like? 01:07:02 - How gas prices affect car buying. 01:08:35 - Impact to infrastructure due to the heavy weight of EVs. 01:11:07 - Steve's personal views on EVs. 01:14:22 - In 2030, what will blow our minds about EVs? 01:19:13 - Mission to go Carbon Neutral. 01:21:54 - Will all EVs of the future be the same? 01:28:04 - Chinese EV Market. 01:32:16 - Japanification of China. 01:34:47 - Election year nightmare scenarios & economic issues. 01:38:00 - Long Range Planning. 01:39:47 - Geopolitics, economics issues, & public perceptions around EVs. 01:48:33 - When do we see a $29K EV? 01:52:30 - Kia's logo redesign.

Air Taxis & Electric Aerial Ridesharing with Joby Aviation's Oliver Walker-Jones! Oct 05, 2023

Air Taxis by 2025!? Yep! Electric Aerial Ridesharing is just around the corner. MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Joby Aviation's Marketing, Communications & Brand Leader, Oliver Walker-Jones, about the Joby Aircraft & Electric Aerial Ridesharing service coming in 2025! 1:19 - What is an Air Taxi, or eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing Aircraft)? 3:31 - How are eVTOLs different from Helicopters? 10:15 - Weight capacity - Pilot & four passengers up to 100 miles! 11:33 - Flying at up to 200 mph! 13:00 - Where will they take-off and land from? 15:46 - Electric Aerial Ridesharing services, through partnerships with Uber & Delta. 17:24 - Safety reassurances? Built-in redundancy. 21:33 - Partnered with Toyota. 26:50 - Who makes the batteries? 27:36 - About the company's founder, JoeBen Bevirt. 31:45 - Pricing? Roughly $5-7 per person, per mile. 34:47 - Time saver! Google Maps example. 39:33 - What about in-flight emergencies? 42:23 - Pilot controls - two joysticks. 44:33 - The NASA Puffin. 49:30 - Marchetti's Constant - 30-minute commute. 53:54 - Hurdles to mass adoption. 54:47 - Regulating the skies. 58:27 - 100 mile range. JFK Airport example. 01:00:10 - What about Autonomy or Remote Operation? 01:04:32 - Who are Joby's competitors? 01:09:18 - DOD application. 01:15:12 - Toyota's 100 year pursuit of electric powered flight! 01:19:27 - Announcing their arrival. 01:19:45 - Immediate road to launch. 01:22:08 - Planning to launch in 2025! 01:23:52 - Global markets. 01:25:06 - Island hopping & other use cases. 01:26:25 - Charging & charging Infrastructure. 01:29:30 - First on-board pilot flight scheduled for later this year. 01:31:16 - Is there an on-board parachute for the aircraft? 01:33:40 - Super Bowl moment? 01:36:01 - When can we get in one?

The future of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) with Ford's Doug Field Sep 28, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Ford Motor Company's Chief Advanced Product Development & Technology Officer - Doug Field! The guys discuss Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs), how software is redefining the automotive industry, and the roadmap to full autonomy! 0:37 - Who is Doug Field? 5:39 - What is a Software Defined Vehicle (SDV)? 10:49 - What's the advantage of SDVs? 15:12 - What many car companies are going to miss about SDVs. 18:23 - SDVs in application, "A platform for creativity". 22:28 - Over-the-Air updates. 25:09 - How software is redefining automotive manufacturing. 29:18 - What is the defining characteristic of SDVs? 32:01 - Roadmap to full autonomy. 36:52 - What can be learned from the Outside Lands autonomous vehicle fiasco. 40:20 - The biggest hurdle toward full autonomy, "I believe it's harder than putting a person on the moon." 42:09 - "The software revolution is bigger than the propulsion evolution." 45:22 - Ford's SDV subscription services - where's the line? 54:52 - Role of Peter Stern, President of Ford Integrated Services. 58:41 - The importance of the automakers recruiting new talent from tech. 01:03:03 - What will my Ford be capable of 15 years from now? 01:06:58 - Adoption of the NACS (North American Charging Standard). 01:09:45 - Doug's car collection. 01:13:27 - Biggest cultural shift returning to the automotive industry. 01:18:02 - Building the right software engineering teams. 01:21:22 - Final thoughts. 01:24:18 - EV racing!

Ford CEO Jim Farley talks Ford Mustang GTD, Adopting Tesla's Charging Standard, & Splitting the Company Sep 21, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Ford CEO Jim Farley! The guys discuss the all-new Ford Mustang GTD supercar, Ford adopting Tesla's Charging Standard, the decision behind splitting into "Ford Blue" & "Ford Model e", making EVs vs ICE vehicles, what he learned on his road trip in a Ford Lightning, battery production, the future of SDVs, autonomy with BlueCruise, the EV price war with China, and more! 0:42 - Guest introduction & more about the day of recording. 4:49 - Ford Mustang GTD! 10:35 - Prototype Inboard Suspension & DRS System. 15:00 - The wing! 17:54 - Decision behind the name "Mustang GTD". 19:40 - Adopting Tesla's Charging Standard. 26:58 - Decision behind the split into "Ford Blue" & "Ford Model e". 29:20 - Making EVs vs ICE vehicles. 34:19 - Jim's road trip in the Ford Lightning. 35:37 - Tripling Ford Lightning Production. 38:00 - Other lessons he learned on the road trip. 43:15 - The future of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs). 44:19 - Predictive Failure Components using AI. 44:52 - Autonomy with BlueCruise. 45:28 - Subscription vs Usage cost for BlueCruise. 47:48 - Software subscriptions. 49:48 - Selling the customer on SDVs. 55:20 - How is mass adoption of EVs going? 01:03:01 - EV price war with China. 01:04:27 - Predictable cycle in technology change. 01:05:48 - Predicting the Gas-powered car ban in 2035.

Aston Martin Director of Design Miles Nurnberger on Designing the Aston Martin Valkyrie Sep 07, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Aston Martin's Director of Design - Miles Nurnberger! Miles tells the inception tale of the Aston Martin Valkyrie, aka The Manhattan Project of Automobiles! The guys discuss behind the scenes stories from the creation of the Valkyrie, the reveal of the Aston Martin DB12 Volante, Aston Martin's partnership with Lucid, Pebble Beach 2100, and why all EVs of the future won't look the same. 3:38 - Aston Martin Valkyrie inception - The Manhattan Project of Automobiles. 5:45 - Valkyrie Designer Adrian Newey. 12:56 - What is the Aston Martin Valkyrie? 14:44 - "The toilet seat". 20:24 - The Valkyrie Experience. 27:00 - Seating design. 30:18 - Crash testing the Valkyrie. 33:24 - Aston Martin DNA. 37:24 - The badge. 43:08 - How do you get in!? 46:59 - Designing the interior. 53:01 - Will there ever be another car like the Valkyrie? 54:01 - Thoughts on McMurtry & Gordon Murray Automotive. 01:03:21 - Have we passed peak interval combustion, is the future ONLY electric? 01:05:54 - Was the Valkyrie project a success? "It wasn't a normal project." 01:10:19 - When was the darkest moment in the project? 01:12:02 - Where does the project stand now with recent changes to Aston Martin? 01:14:00 - Valhalla - the son of the Valkyrie! 01:18:33 - Aston Martin Cygnet. 01:19:28 - Aston Martin's partnership with Lucid! 01:21:47 - Anything new coming? 01:27:18 - Miles' history & love for cars. 01:34:52 - Who designed the Vantage??? 01:38:08 - Aston Martin One-77. 01:41:38 - Who came up with the front intake vents on the One-77? 01:46:12 - Aston Martin DB12 & DB12 Volante! 01:53:52 - Pebble Beach 2100! 01:55:42 - "Piss off" factors in the design process. 01:59:02 - How does Aston Martin approach the EV space? 02:02:00 - Why all EVs won't be the same.

Bisimoto's Bisi Ezerioha on his Big EV Revelation, Moby X, EV Tuning, and Tesla projects! Aug 31, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with BisiMoto himself - Bisimoto Engineering's CEO & Chief Engineer - Bisi Ezerioha! Bisi talks about his big EV revelation, personal collection, Bisimoto's new project car - the Moby X, his chemical engineering background, his drag racing history, the wild west of EV tuning, and working on Teslas! 2:54 - Bisi's big revelation about EVs in 2018, at CES. 6:40 - "EVs have No Soul". 9:05 - First time driving an EV? His own Porsche 935 project car for SEMA! 16:13 - "The first time I drove this thing in my shop, I almost urinated on myself... I'm an enthusiast first, and I love speed, I love acceleration... It is intoxicating." - Bisi. 18:16 - "There's a weird connection to the tarmac that I didn't experience with my other cars that are petrol. Almost like my petrol engines dampened that feedback." - Bisi. 21:12 - 935 K3V. Model unboxing, & build. 28:45 - How did petrol friends react to his EV conversion? 30:52 - When did EV conversion happen personally? 35:42 - Bisi's personal fleet. 38:25 - Tesla Model S Plaid Launches - "Wow, it reminds me of my drag car... It's shocking for a sedan. It shouldn't be that fast." - Bisi. 44:41 - More Bisi cars. 56:12 - State of EV aftermarket space. 59:42 - Batteries & Battery improvement. 01:05:21 - Bisi's personal & educational background. Chemical Engineering! 01:17:51 - Where his love for cars came from. 01:23:01 - When did Bisi start drag racing? Compton street racing scene. 01:25:57 - The moment that sparked his interest in performance modification. 01:30:14 - Lightbulb moment at his first drag race. 01:34:20 - Behind the nickname "Bisimoto". 01:36:57 - Cultural soup that led to the Fast & Furious. Tom Young, "Let's race for $5,000." 01:40:44 - Street Racing tricks - dome light distractions & hiding nitrous. 01:44:34 - Career arch, stopped racing in 2014. 01:45:20 - How much are you actually able to tune EVs? Wild Wild West. 01:58:26 - Working on Teslas - "I want to keep learning." - Bisi.

Gran Turismo Director Neill Blomkamp & Pro Driver Jann Mardenborough Aug 24, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Gran Turismo Director Neill Blomkamp, and Professional Driver Jann Mardenborough - whose life the story is based on! The guys discuss the making of the film, Jann's path to racing through the GT Academy, BTS stories from filming, their love of cars, and thoughts on EVs! 2:10 - Gran Turismo - Releasing August 25th! 5:11 - How Neill became involved with the film. 8:17 - Jann's introduction to Gran Turismo the game & early interest in cars. 16:39 - Making video game movies. 20:00 - Jann on his GT Academy trials - from video gamer to race car driver! In 2011, Jann (19) participated in the GT Academy where he beat out 90,000 others to win the competition. The prize for his victory was a chance to drive with Nissan at the Dubai 24 Hour! 24:17 - Jann built his own rig! 28:10 - Smack talk? Brutal! 30:39 - When did Jann know he had a shot to win? Won his first race at Silverstone. 36:08 - Jann's UK Driver's License Test - Hyundai Coupe(Tiburon), manual. 38:01 - "Just a gamer" comments & dirty drivers! 45:11 - How authentic is the story? 50:42 - Jann's rebound after a horrific accident. 57:30 - Orlando Bloom's accident. 01:03:14 - Realism Consultant. 01:06:45 - Cars featured in the movie. 01:14:11 - David Harbour. 01:18:02 - Sound Design & Kazunori Yamauchi stories. 01:24:19 - Jann on the hardest parts of shooting. 01:26:52 - Kazunori/Polyphony's involvement in the film. 01:30:31 - Jann on having a movie about his life, at 31! 01:33:01 - GT Academy & ESports. 01:38:20 - Jann's first splurge car? 01:41:57 - Neill's first splurge car? 01:45:49 - The best race scenes in other movies. 01:47:57 - Neill's LFA and other past cars. 01:54:07 - InEVitable - Neill on Tesla Model S Plaid, "It's like driving a nuclear missile." 01:58:32 - Jann's experience with EVs.

The future of RUF Automobile with Aloisa Ruf! Aug 17, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Aloisa Ruf of RUF Automobile! Aloisa discusses the history of her family's company, RUF's process of creating completely custom vehicles, RUF's first EV (& power plants!), her internship with the Petersen Automotive Museum, and more! Are EVs InEVitable for RUF? 1:35 - How to pronounce "RUF"? 2:30 - Early history of RUF Automobile. 11:00 - Relocated to LA for an internship with Petersen Museum. 15:28 - RUF Automobiles history highlights. 17:25 - When did you realise you were born into a special family? Bill Nye! 21:34 - GP Ice Race. 27:23 - Puerto Rico! 30:42 - The 1987 RUF Yellowbird, SCR, & CTR Anniversary. 33:35 - Freeman Thomas' RUF CTR Anniversary - successor to the 1987 Yellowbird! 35:26 - Driver's test - standardized test in Germany - Day, Night, & Autobahn drives. 38:29 - 1987 RUF Yellowbird Nurburgring. 44:06 - RUF's process - all custom. 51:37 - RUF's first EV & Power Plants! 54:03 - RUF's decision NOT to pursue EVs (for now). 58:48 - Aloisa's future with the company. 01:03:25 - Thoughts on current EVs - Porsche & Tesla. 01:04:56 - Her 1968 Porsche 912. 01:06:34 - Benchmarks? 01:10:03 - Aloisa's favorite RUF car? 01:12:49 - Art installation collabs. 01:17:35 - Petersen Museum internship - Marketing Dept. 01:19:55 - Tesla Cybertruck exhibit reactions? 01:20:51 - 75 years of Porsche in California exhibit. 01:22:04 - LA/California culture. 01:24:50 - What's next for Aloisa?

Exploring the ALL NEW Cadillac Escalade IQ with Chief Engineer Mandi Damman Aug 10, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with the Chief Engineer, Cadillac Escalade IQ - Mandi Damman! Mandi shares all the details about the BRAND NEW Cadillac Escalade IQ! One of the biggest EVs to hit the market! 2:57 - Cadillac Escalade IQ debuts! 8:21 - Vehicle Specs - Up to 750 HP with Velocity Max 15:57 - One big EV! 19:57 - 24" wheels on 35 " tires - Challenges of Development. 26:20 - Development Process. 29:24 - Ultra Cruise - Level 2 Autonomy. Ultra Cruise vs Super Cruise. 33:06 - Curved 55" Display - One piece of glass, continuous screen. 38:01 - Google & Snapdragon Cockpit Platform from Qualcomm Technologies collabs. 41:46 - Front Command Center, Executive Second Row, & Rear Command Center. 42:35 - Power Opening/Closing Doors - All four Doors! 43:57 - Panoramic Roof w/ 4% Tint. Plus shade (For Purchase). 50:22 - Executive Second Row & Options. 54:22 - 8,000 LBS Towing capacity. Range & Towing. 450 Miles of Range! 01:00:43 - Cold weather effects of EV performance. 01:03:34 - Charging - NACS Hardware on board. 01:16:00 - Interior & Exterior Colors. 01:19:21 - Mandi's career background. Started at GM at 18 years old! 01:30:19 - Transitioning into the EV space. 01:38:19 - Leading a large team. 01:42:22 - Mother of two! 01:46:52 - Women's Leadership & STEM. 01:53:32 - Are EVs inEVitable? 01:54:29 - Cadillac Escalade IQ - Sell me!

Hot Rod Magazine's John McGann on their 75th Anniversary, his first EV experience, and the future of Hot Rodding! Aug 03, 2023

The future of Hot Rodding! MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Hot Rod Magazine's Editor-in-Chief - John McGann! The guys talk about Hot Rod's 75th Anniversary, the future of hot rodding, his first experience driving an EV (2023 Ford Lightning, MT's 2023 Truck of the Year), Project X, EV drag racing, and more! 2:59 - John's experience driving his FIRST EV! Drove MT's 2023 Truck of the Year - Ford F-150 Lightning. 4:29 - Initial thoughts on 'One-pedal driving'. 10:14 - Overall thoughts on Ford F-150 Lightning - "It is interesting to see how it changes [the] driving [experience]." 15:17 - Issues - heavier, lane assistance, chimes/warnings. 19:36 - Hot Rod guys hate new cars anyway - RAV4 example. 22:07 - Autonomy tech - GM's Super Cruise & Ford's BlueCruise. 26:28 - Where is the term "Hot Rod" going? Where are EVs in the mind of the Hot Rod audience? 34:04 - The birth of Hot Rod Magazine in 1948. 39:26 - Misinformation. 44:40 - What is popular right now with the Hot Rod audience + Outliers? Restomods. 49:11 - Hot Rod market - what will happen to Hot Rods moving forward? 51:16 - Car & Coffee scene in SoCal exploding. 53:08 - Brand loyalty with the new generation & American cars through the 80s. 01:04:47 - Why don't Hot Rod guys like Front-Wheel drive? 01:06:12 - EV Drag Racing! Project X. '57 Chevy 210 Bel Aire, converted to EV in 2022. 01:09:19 - Public response to EV conversion of Project X. 01:17:04 - ZZ632 debuts at Hot Rod's Power Tour! 01:21:07 - EV drag racing! 01:25:35 - Modifying EVs. 01:28:34 - Does the Hot Rod community care about Climate Change? 01:36:51 - Finding a balance with new EVs. 01:40:04 - Are EVs InEVitable for John McGann?

Super Street Garage Host John Naderi Jun 29, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Super Street Garage Host - John Naderi! The guys discuss John's early road in automotive magazines & early internet projects, tuning culture, and his new show "Super Street Garage"! 1:25 - Nads' first time on a podcast! 3:45 - First time John & Jonny met. 6:40 - First time Ed & John met - Tokyo Auto Salon. 7:25 - John's early road in Automotive magazines - Max Power (Euro Tuner), Super Street. 18:00 - Super Street Garage - debuting July 21st! 25:20 - About the show. 26:10 - Time Attack! 35:03 - Episode 1 - Yellow Honda Civic Hatchback! 47:08 - Who's doing the tuning? 48:37 - Genesis of Super Street Garage. 49:57 - Co-Host, Amir Bentatu! 54:22 - John's history, writing chops. 01:01:27 - Driving test. 01:07:20 - Switch to digital. 01:12:00 - Rice Boy TV, Car Junkie TV (pre Roadkill). 01:21:21 - Hoonigan, Jim Canha films. 01:32:14 - Thoughts on EVs & full autonomy. 01:37:06 - Honda Civic EV - it's no longer a Civic! 01:46:00 - Progress & pushing innovation. 01:49:14 - Future of tuning. EV Performance! 02:02:52 - Super Street Garage!

Lucid's Chassis brains David Lickfold & Greg Massey! Jun 22, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Lucid's Senior Director, Chassis & Vehicle Dynamic Engineering, David Lickfold - AND Chassis Controls Technical Specialist, Greg Massey! The guy's discuss the brilliance behind MotorTrend's 2022 Car of the Year - the Lucid Air! 3:12 - Lucid Sapphire Prototype - The fastest car MotorTrend has EVER tested! 9:27 - Sub 2-second 0-60 mph! 16:53 - Personal Chassis benchmarks/inspirations - 911 GT3 RS in the Malibu Canyons. 20:57 - Lucid Air - Dream Edition vs Grand Touring. 26:25 - OTA (Over-the-Air) Updates. Steering, "Moving toward a bi-wire future." 33:35 - Other major benchmarks. 35:37 - Lucid Air - Why coil suspension? "I want this to ride better than an S Class, & handle like a Lotus." 40:12 - Lucid Gravity - SUV - Air Suspension?? 51:32 - Lucid Air - Driver controls - Drive Modes - Smooth, Swift, & Sprint. 55:44 - Target customer profile. 57:12 - Greg - Tesla Plaid - Speed. 01:02:01 - "Tri-motor was the plan from day 1." - Reaction to 4-motor Rivian. 01:10:30 - Charging. 01:14:42 - Ed's charging anecdote. 01:17:27 - Charging in Ohio. 01:18:27 - No Lucid with less than 400 miles of range! 01:20:47 - What does the MAX range for an EV need to be? 01:24:11 - A lighter weight EV future. 01:28:57 - EVs vs ICE - What's better? What's worse? 01:32:29 - Long development process. 01:36:20 - China? 01:43:47 - EVs at the car wash. 01:45:42 - Lucid Gravity, SUV! 01:48:31 - Lucid Gravity, SUV - Is the focus more on the Sport? or Utility aspect? On-road or off-road?

The World's First All EV Police Fleet! | South Pasadena PD's Sgt. Tony Abdalla & Ben Schaffer of Unplugged Performance! Jun 15, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Sgt. Tony Abdalla of South Pasadena Police Department & Ben Schaffer of Unplugged Performance! South Pasadena PD is about to become the first law enforcement agency in the WORLD to switch to all EV fleet! And they've teamed up with Ben Schaffer at Unplugged Performance to engineer them into fortified Police Cruisers! The guys discuss the why Tesla was the undisputed choice, what went into the vetting process, misinformation, indisputable data, as well as specifics on the uses, builds & function! 4:18 - Tony's been working on the EV project since 2005! 5:57 - Why the Tesla Model Y? 10:09 - Why SPPD teamed up with Unplugged Performance. 13:05 - Vetting. Other vehicles considered & important deciding factors. 18:06 - Why Tesla was the undisputed choice. 19:51 - Fake news. 21:58 - Proposition - Leasing solution - $1.3 million for 10 Model Y & 10 Model 3. 26:02 - Power grid disruption misconceptions. "I think in any circumstance, it's a fair argument to say that EVs are in a pretty favorable position for any type of disruption." - Ben. 27:25 - Model 3 Buildouts. Where does the siren go? 33:28 - Model Y Buildouts. 43:25 - Background on Unplugged Performance. 45:32 - Is the glass roof an issue? What about antennas? 47:52 - What about the prisoner area? 50:27 - Key cards, app, or key fobs? 56:45 - Uses for Sentry Mode & Dash Cam Mode. 01:01:13 - Cost Savings! 01:12:42 - Rollout coming mid June 2023! 01:13:37 - Charging & shift changes. 01:19:49 - Skeptical officers? 01:26:29 - Exterior design? 01:33:57 - In the car chase capital of the world, how do you handle car chases? 01:38:40 - Sustainability & Health Benefits. 01:42:05 - Can't fight the data! 01:42:57 - What will policing look like with Autonomous vehicles? 01:45:47 - The bottom line.

Rutledge Wood on NASCAR, Toyota, EVs, & Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge! Jun 08, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with auto racing analyst & TV Host Rutledge Wood! The guys chat with Rutledge about his career on screen, NASCAR, Toyota, the Olympics, and his new show "Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge" on NBC! 2:20 - Prank caller! 5:47 - Who is Rutledge Wood? NASCAR 2005, 6 seasons of Top Gear US, Southern & Hungry, Hyperdrive on Netflix, American BBQ Showdown, The Floor is Lava, & many more! 12:54 - First Broadcasting gig - Scavenger Hunt at Daytona. 16:24 - First NASCAR interview with Mark Martin. 19:20 - Pitch meeting with NBC. 24:08 - Rutledge's love of cars & car history. 30:12 - Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge! 41:45 - Pro/Celebrity Race. 44:57 - Early road with NASCAR. 48:45 - Is Toyota accepted in the NASCAR community? 51:27 - Rutledge's cars - Fan of EVS? 54:23 - Battery recycling concerns. 01:05:02 - Daily drivers & love for Minivans. 01:07:52 - Is the New Toyota Prius... gorgeous?? 01:09:32 - The Floor is Lava! 01:16:32 - Traveling for the Olympics with NBC. 01:23:45 - Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge! 01:28:02 - Shot in Manchester, England. 01:29:38 - Special Guests: Terry Crews, Sung Kang, Jay Leno, Anthony Anderson, Ted Wu, & Joel McHale! 01:35:12 - Love for Hot Wheels & collection favorites.

Acura's Chief Brand Officer Jon Ikeda on the future of Acura & electrification! Jun 01, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Acura's Chief Brand Officer - Jon Ikeda! The guys talk to Jon about the future of the brand & the first ever all-electric Acura! 2:47 - Acura winning Rolex 24 at Daytona. 7:29 - Jon's history - growing up in Japan, drawing cars, & Hot Wheels sets. 15:03 - Jon's path to studying car design at Art Center. 29:31 - Internships out of Art Center. 34:17 - Path to Honda - Dave Marek took him to see his first F1 race. 46:47 - FSX 1991 Tokyo Motor Show. 56:19 - Joined Acura in 1989. 01:01:23 - Performance-focused design. 01:12:57 - Made GM of Sales to rebuild the brand in 2015. 01:18:17 - Type S & ZDX. 01:23:32 - Acura Integra Type S, Precision EV Concept, & ZDX Type S - the first all-electric Acura! 01:29:57 - The InEVitable future - "The curve is going to be insane." 01:34:38 - Concerns about jobs in Japan & Germany. 01:37:02 - What does a performance brand do with autonomy? 01:39:17 - Pricing on Acura Integra Type S. Type R? 01:43:22 - Integra Type S vs Civic Type R. 01:46:20 - Dinner party brand analogy. 01:52:47 - Jon's personal collection. 01:54:17 - Acura's first EV!

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology with Hyundai's Ken Ramirez & Martin Zeilinger May 25, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Hyundai's EVP & Head of CV Development Tech Unit, Martin Zeilinger, and EVP & Head of Global CV Hydrogen Fuel Cell Business, Ken Ramirez. The guys discuss Hyundai's brand new XCIENT Hydrogen Fuel Cell Class 8 Tractor Trailer for the American market! 4:07 - Why bother with Hydrogen? 9:02 - Production of Hydrogen. 11:51 - Scope of Long-Haul Trucking with Hydrogen. 13:57 - How does it work? 15:40 - Safety concerns? 17:42 - Where will the Hydrogen infrastructure come from? 26:32 - Martin's background prior to Hyundai. 28:07 - Ken's background prior to Hyundai. 30:47 - Where does Long-Haul Trucking fit into Hyundai's global alternative fuels initiative? 33:08 - When did they start taking Hydrogen seriously? 36:55 - When will the Class 8 Truck hit the streets in America? 41:52 - Why Hydrogen Fuel Cell for Class 8 vehicles? 46:15 - Does Hydrogen technology work for Boats & Airplanes? 47:44 - What are the concerns they hear from companies about making the switch? 51:29 - Alternate applications for Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology. 54:02 - Is it really *that* clean?

Solar Mobility with Aptera Chief of Design Jason Hill May 18, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Chief of Design at Aptera, Jason Hill! The guys chat with Jason about Aptera & the future of solar mobility! 01:43 - Jason's Art Center cohorts in 1990. 05:54 - Thoughts/attitudes toward EVs in the early 90s. 11:01 - Father & Uncle were both GM designers. 21:38 - Jason's internships in Europe. 25:29 - Aerovironment, CalTech wind tunnel project. EV1, GM Ultralite. 27:10 - Mercedes Benz design studio. MCC(Mercedes Compact Car), Eco Sprinter. 35:00 - Designing the Maybach. 40:42 - Left Mercedes for Samsung. 43:14 - Porsche Studios, designing the Carrera GT. 52:43 - Traveling for Porsche & teaching. 54:32 - Started design consultancy - Eleven LLC. 01:00:49 - Aptera, started in 2006. Designing the Aptera Type 1. 01:06:00 - What is an Aptera? Solar powered! 01:14:55 - What material is the Aptera made of? 01:16:32 - Aptera safety? 01:22:02 - How do they drive? 01:23:21 - Aptera Solar - adds 40+ miles/day. Designing cells for the car. 01:25:05 - Creative energy mission. 01:26:34 - Delivery Date & Price? 01:30:24 - Ultra-Efficiency. Platform for a Solar-Powered future. 01:32:08 - Early adopters of Aptera. 01:33:00 - The InEVitability of Solar Power! 01:34:12 - Colors? 01:40:08 - When can we drive it?

Comedian/Musician Reggie Watts on the end of The Late Late Show with James Corden & humanity's future with AI! May 11, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman welcome back comedian, author & musician - Reggie Watts! Reggie talks about the end of The Late Late Show with James Corden, his new book, cyborgs, GPT-4, Midjourney, and humanity's future with AI! 1:30 - Our first returning guest! 3:30 - Reactions to Reggie's comments from the last podcast. 5:55 - Being a "car guy". 8:34 - Value of Porsche. 10:52 - Reggie & Jonny's trip to Majorca for Porsche, met Timo Bernhardt. 18:06 - Man-Machine connection. Flow state as a musician. 19:44 - Final taping of The Late Late Show on Thursday, April 27th. What's next? 22:20 - Saying goodbye to The Late Late Show. 25:00 - What's next for Reggie? NEW BOOK, "Great Falls Montana", on Reggie's high school years. AI show, sketch show, & Polestar! 25:58 - Incredibly optimistic about AI. 27:05 - Types of AI Reggie is using - Midjourney, Dall-E, Stable Diffusion visual art 29:03 - The Memo - update on the state of AI - Dr. Alan D. Thompson. 32:35 - GPT-4. 35:23 - Is AI a threat to musicians? 36:37 - Personal AI. 38:21 - Cyborgs, Mars, & Consciousness Upload. 44:04 - AI replacing jobs. 45:43 - Pedal from Misha Mansoor. 48:55 - Djent & Meshuggah. 53:54 - Writing a MT article with GPT-4. 56:30 - Midjourney car design experiment. 59:43 - Conversations with Franz von Holzhausen about AI. 01:01:57 - Reggie's new projects. 01:05:20 - F1.

Legendary comedian Jay Leno on his career, world famous car collection, & the future of automobiles! May 04, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with legendary comedian & car enthusiast Jay Leno! The guys cover a number of subjects from specifics about his world famous car collection, thoughts on EVs, Johnny Carson & David Letterman stories, and the future of automobiles! Check out Jay Leno's Garage at LenosGarage.com! 2:20 - Gas, Electric, or Steam? 5:44 - Jay's earliest Car? The 1906 Stanley Steamer! 10:15 - Criticisms of early EVs & steam cars. 13:40 - Jay's EVs - Tesla Model S Plaid, Fiat, 1914 Baker Electric, 1909 Baker Electric, & The Owen Magnetic. 16:45 - Demon 170 vs. Tesla Plaid - "It's like your sister's big, dumb, football-playing boyfriend." 19:55 - Are EVs InEVitable? The future of gas powered cars & auto racing. 23:10 - Conversations with EV haters - who are they mad at? 30:53 - Where does his love of cars come from? Jay's early cars. 32:21 - Jay bought his dad a Cadillac. 38:30 - Jay on moving to (and around) Los Angeles. 41:09 - First splurge car? 1970 Mercedes 220 coupe. 43:02 - Johnny Carson & David Letterman stories. 48:55 - Relationship with Jerry Seinfeld. 51:45 - Why he started his car collection. 55:20 - Hand painted posters in his garage. 59:31 - Formula 1: Drive to Survive. 01:02:08 - Talking about cars. 01:08:05 - Daily routine? Automotive news. Bring a Trailer. 01:12:40 - Of his 204 cars, which one changed his outlook? 01:16:16 - The Duesenberg, and the 8.0 L Bentley. 01:20:04 - How does Jay choose what to drive? Working on cars. 01:24:40 - Succession plan for his car collection? 01:26:17 - Thoughts on EVs. Which EVs are Jay impressed with? 01:33:50 - Chinese EVs? 01:35:55 - Unattainable cars? 01:39:39 - Czinger 01:41:55 - InEVitable bell???

Tosin Abasi & Misha Mansoor - Music & Cars Apr 27, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with musicians Tosin Abasi of Animals as Leaders, and Misha Mansoor of Periphery! The guys discuss their careers, car collections, and the intersection of music & cars! 2:12 - The Beatles, Michael Jackson, & Eddie Van Halen. 6:06 - Rolling Stones 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time. 9:06 - How Tosin developed his playing style. 16:15 - When Misha & Tosin first met. 19:00 - Tosin nearly quit music. 23:15 - Misha, self-taught musician. 28:33 - Parents. 35:23 - Djent Metal vs Meshuggah. 44:52 - Misha's love for cars. 46:12 - Tosin's progression of car love & driver's license test. 54:12 - Misha's cars; M3 > 911 Turbo S > Ferrari 488 > Gen 2 R8 > Lambo Performante > Ferrari A12 > GT3 touring > McLaren 720s Spider > BRZ. 01:05:21 - Tosin's cars; GTI > Porsche Cayman S > R8 > R8 > AMG GT R > Ferrari 488 > McLaren LT > Macan S. 01:15:54 - Experiences with EVs - Analog vs Digital. 01:17:33 - Misha's first time driving a Tesla Plaid. 01:19:44 - Tesla vs Lucid. 01:20:19 - INEVITABLE!!!!! 01:24:26 - Distortion & Engine Noise. 01:32:36 - Analog vs Digital. 01:39:33 - A.I. & ChatGPT. 01:58:25 - Driving Music.

Mujeeb Ijaz | Founder & CEO of ONE (Our Next Energy) - Solving Battery Technology Issues Apr 20, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Founder & CEO of ONE - Mujeeb Ijaz! What if Range was no longer an issue? Mujeeb & his company are at the forefront of solving the world's EV battery technology issues. 2:20 - Tesla Model S battery prototype with over 700 miles of range. 9:11 - What is the ideal range for an EV? 15:10 - ONE Battery series - Aries LFP, Aries II, Gemini, & Aries Grid. 22:40 - Gemini battery series. 26:01 - BMX iX battery with over 600 miles of range. 29:51 - Aries Grid series. 39:45 - GM Sunrayce USA - that event that sparked Mujeeb's path to working on EVs. 48:30 - The problem with Hydrogen-powered passenger vehicles. 53:32 - Opinions on Plug-in Hybrids. 01:00:28 - early landscape of battery technology. 01:13:00 - lessons learned at Apple. 01:19:29 - Upcoming projects for ONE. 01:24:37 - 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning - Range, Towing & Cold Weather issues. 01:35:44 - the future of energy & charging. 01:37:11 - Lithium concerns? 01:38:55 - Frank's Lightning Round! Handicapping the "saviors" of the battery arena.

Evan Lovett | "L.A. In A Minute" Apr 13, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Evan Lovett - Creator of "L.A. In A Minute"! Evan talks about his love for Los Angeles, the genesis of "L.A. In A Minute", his LA bonafides, Evan's car history, LA car culture, why Jonny bought a Rivian, Rivian vs Tesla, LA's mass transit history, Hot Rod's Magazine's 75th anniversary, and the best food spots around LA! 3:00 - Why L.A.? 8:47 - Father was a boxing manager. 13:53 - Meeting Mike Tyson. 19:10 - Genesis of "L.A. In A Minute" 32:48 - Handling anti-LA sentiments. 39:30 - Evan's LA Bonafides. 42:20 - Working for the LA Times. 48:45 - Evan's car history & LA car culture. 59:40 - Shopping for a new car. 01:03:02 - Why Jonny bought a Rivian. 01:06:33 - LA's mass transit history 01:12:55 - Best of LA Food - Pastrami, Mexican food, Tacos, Burgers, Pizza, BBQ & other gems. 01:33:51 - Hot Rod Magazine's 75th anniversary

MotorTrend's Scott Evans & Christian Seabaugh Apr 06, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with fellow MotorTrend colleagues - Features Editors, Scott Evans & Christian Seabaugh! The guys discuss Scott & Christian's path to MotorTrend, MT's Rivian TransAmerica Trail, Scott's experience with the Chevy Bolt, range anxiety & charging anxiety, Christian's experience with the Subaru Crosstrek & Ford F-150 Lightning, Christian's experience with the bidirectional home charger, Scott & Jonny's case for solar panels & their experience with installation, Tesla Semi, "Hot swapping", advice for consumers, long Distance travel in an EV, why EVs are inEVitable, and more! 3:20 - Scott & Christian detail their journeys to MotorTrend. 14:30 - MT's Rivian TransAmerica Trail - a 5,000-plus-mile route stretching from the dunes of Nags Head, North Carolina, on the Atlantic coast, to the cliffs of Port Orford, Oregon, overlooking the Pacific. 20:30 - the first EVs they drove. 26:25 - why they came to MotorTrend. 29:30 - Mass EV adoption. 33:50 - Personal thoughts on EV adoption. 40:55 - Scott's experience with MT's 2017 Car of the Year - the Chevy Bolt. 43:45 - Range Anxiety & Charging anxiety. 45:00 - Christian's experience with the Subaru Crosstrek & Ford F-150 Lightning. 50:00 - Christian's experience with the Bidirectional home charger. 01:01:50 - Scott & Jonny's case for solar panels & experience with installation. 01:15:10 - Christian's story about the Tesla Semi-Truck. 01:21:05 - Notable Tesla events they've attended. 01:23:00 - Ed's experience at the Tesla battery swap event - "Hot swapping". 01:26:20 - Advice for consumers considering an EV purchase. 01:33:00 - Long Distance travel in an EV. 01:39:15 - Public reactions to MotorTrend's coverage on EVs. 01:41:50 - Why EVs are inEVitable. 01:45:25 - Jonny's follow-up to his article "You're Being Lied to About Electric Cars". 01:51:05 - Future stories coming up for Christian & Scott.

Tesla Senior Designer Franz von Holzhausen Mar 30, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Tesla Senior Designer - Franz von Holzhausen! Franz tells us about his path to Tesla, designer challenges, the prototype reveal in 2009, MotorTrend giving the Model S "Car of the Year" in 2013, his eureka moment, over-the-air updates, the genesis of the Cybertruck, building toward a sustainable future, towing & cold weather issues, the supercharging network, media pushback & disinformation, the semi-truck, and much more!

Jonathan Levy Feb 19, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with CCO of EVgo - Jonathan Levy! This episode is all about charging & charging infrastructure - where we are, and where we're headed! The guys talk about Jonathan's route to EVgo, his political background, Nuclear as a clean energy source, Solar & Wind, battery cost, factors to building out EV charging infrastructure, educating the public on EVs, how to make chargers more reliable, current industry problems, and how to get over the hurdles!

Mike Sokol Feb 12, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with RV electrical expert Mike Sokol! This episode is all about charging, charging infrastructure, EV towing, E-Trailers, RVs, self-propelled trailers, mooch docking, boon docking, electric food trucks, aerodynamics, induction vs gas cooking, tow charging, long haul trucking, solar, and so much more!

Daniel Wu Feb 05, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with actor Daniel Wu! Daniel discusses his road to acting, his background in Architecture, his early film projects, the Hong Kong film scene, meeting his idol Jackie Chan & getting signed to his team, his lifelong love for cars, his extensive car collection over the years, taking over his dad's 1988 Porsche 911, car projects he's worked on, his SEMA builds, his thoughts on EVs, his company Student Driver with Sung Kang, and so much more!

Titus Welliver Jan 29, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with actor Titus Welliver! Titus talks about his father's A-list dinner parties with the likes of Muhammad Ali, Miles Davis, John Lennon, Ringo, & Joe Frazier; where his love for cars began, his early road to acting, America's fascination with crime dramas, landing the role of Harry Bosch, his first splurge car, the Porsche experience, the first EV for the Welliver family, and his love for comics & sci-fi! Titus also discusses his first ever role, his dad's advice after an episode of Beverley Hills 90210, Deadwood, The Town, Gone Baby Gone, Argo, The Mandalorian, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Bosch Legacy Season 2, and more!

Max Koff Jan 22, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Rivian's Director of Vehicle Dynamics - Max Koff! The group discusses his path to Rivian, the state of electric pickup trucks, EV trucks vs cold weather performance, EV trucks vs towing, the future of software defined vehicles, his passion for racing, and the finer points of what makes Rivian so amazing!

Freeman Thomas Jan 16, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat design legend and Meyers Manx CEO with Freeman Thomas! The guys explore Freeman's past projects, as well as what Meyers Manx is up to with it's new electric Manx!

Byron Bowers Jan 08, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with comedian Byron Bowers! The guys discuss Byron's route into comedy, his first ever stand up show, the first time he bomb on stage, his relationship with his father, his love for cars, current and past car collection, thoughts on EVs, stigmas of mental health, how psychedelic mushrooms helped him, and his first stand-up Netflix special - Spiritual N****!

Sangyup Lee Jan 01, 2023

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Executive VP, Head of Hyundai & Genesis Global Design - Sang Yup Lee! Sang talks about how his fine art background lead him to car design, his incredible journey through the world of design, as well as the amazing vehicles & colleagues he's worked with along the way. Sang talks about his move from Bentley to follow his former colleague Luc Donckerwolke at Hyundai - working toward goals of building a world-class luxury brand! Plus, insights into Genesis' luxury line, the Hyundai N Vision 74, and his thoughts on the future of transportation!

John McGuire Dec 25, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with CPA John McGuire! It's all about finances! Are you considering buying an electric vehicle? This episode is mandatory listening! How do you qualify for the $7,500 rebate? How does the Inflation Reduction Act change the entire EV landscape? John is here to demystify the topic!

Phil Morris Dec 18, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with actor Phil Morris! Phil discusses his career on screen, his love for cars, car collection over the years, and thoughts on the future of mobility!

Merritt Morris Dec 11, 2022

It's all about robotics! MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman are joined by Fleet Quality Engineer at Coco - Merritt Morris! Merritt discusses her path from NASA intern, to getting her engineering degree at USC, the aftermarket world at AEM & Turbonetics, automotive media, General Motors, Garrett, Faraday Future, and now Coco! What a resume! Plus, where her love for cars began, her first cars, projects she's worked on over the years, her current role at Coco, her love for racing, and how she views the future of automotive!

Dr. Lotta Jakobsson Dec 04, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Senior Technical Leader, Safety/Injury Prevention at Volvo - Dr. Lotta Jakobsson! It's all about the future of safety! The group talks her specialty in bone breaking forces(aka biomechanics), whiplash, the evolution of auto safety, accident data, child safety, seatbelt innovation, safety in fully autonomous driving vehicles, Volvo's new flagship EX90 fully electric SUV, EV safety vs gas powered vehicle safety, screens in cars, and so much more! Presented by Volvo Cars!

Bogi Lateiner | SEMA Nov 27, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman take the show on the road to SEMA to chat with ASE Master Technician, Women's Advocate & TV Personality - Bogi Lateiner! The group discusses Bogi's Girl Gang Garage project, "Iron Maven" - the all-female built 1961 Volvo PV544 x 2019 Volvo S60 Hybrid body swap that made its world debut at SEMA in Las Vegas! Presented by Volvo Cars!

Beth Paretta Nov 20, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with CEO & Team Principal of Paretta Autosport - Beth Paretta! Beth discusses her auto journey & path into auto racing, challenges as a woman in the auto industry, Ralph Gilles, her run at Indy 500 last year with the first female-majority crew, women in racing, the future of racing, her thoughts on EV & Hybrid racing, and so much more!

Ralph Gilles Nov 13, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Stellantis Chief Design Officer - Ralph Gilles! Ralph discusses his 30 years with Chrysler, his love for supercars, his 1,000-HP carbon fiber 1968 Dodge Charger, how he sees the future of car design, and his goal of making EV cars fun!

Michael Connelly Nov 05, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with author Michael Connelly! Michael talks about his days as a crime reporter in Los Angeles during the 80s-90s(Rodney King riots, & OJ Simpson case), Titus Welliver as 'Bosch', LA as a character in the Bosch series, being an eyewitness to a crime at 16 years old, meeting Matthew McConaughey about his role in 'The Lincoln Lawyer', how he got the idea for 'The Lincoln Lawyer', why he decided to name the series 'Bosch', how he adapted the timeline for the Bosch tv series, Vin Scully's involvement in Bosch, and of course his love for Porsche & EVs! Michael talks about his car collection over the years, EV converting his 1965 Porsche 356 coupe, as well as his personal transition to driving EVs and why he loves them so much!

Rekha Meena Oct 30, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Senior Design Manager, Color & Material at Volvo Cars - Rekha Meena! Rekha talks about her 17 year background in the auto industry, her expertise in vehicle interiors, different car cultures around the world, her role at Volvo in Color & Material design, fully circular sustainable vehicle design, the future of leather & new sustainable interior materials, & the future of sustainable interior car design! Presented by Volvo Cars

Henrik Fisker Oct 23, 2022

The future of design! MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Henrik Fisker of Fisker Inc! Henrik discusses the highly anticipated Fisker Ocean, lessons learned from Fisker Automotive, the benefits of startups, their partnership with Magna International, designing the BMW Z8, his time with Aston Martin, infotainment systems & the future of software defined vehicles, what "subscription culture" will do to the car industry, the Fisker Karma & Fisker Orbit, how he's endeavoring to change the EV market, & how he views the future of car design!

Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias Oct 16, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias! Fluffy discusses his trip to the Barrett-Jackson car auction, Paws Of Fury, his Jay Leno-inspired car collection, where his VW Bus obsession began, the Fluffy Museum, his first car, the EV Hummer, his Rocky IV bad guy car, his love for the Ford Flex, his experience as the first American to test drive VW's The ID. Buzz, his early experiences with EVs, & his newest Netflix special - Gabriel Iglesias: Stadium Fluffy Live From Los Angeles - performed in front of a sold out crowd at Dodgers Stadium!

Chef Michael Cimarusti & Chef Sang Yoon Oct 09, 2022

It's all LA Food & Car culture! MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Chef Michael Cimarusti & Chef Sang Yoon! The guys discuss their paths thru the culinary world, their love for cars, first splurge cars, current collections, culture shock in France, sustainability in seafood, their current locations, the best spots around Los Angeles, & the intersection of culinary arts & cars!

Kevin & Lukas Czinger Oct 02, 2022

3D-printed cars!?? MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Kevin & Lukas Czinger of Czinger Vehicles! The guys discuss the 3D-printed Czinger 21C hypercar that was designed, manufactured and assembled using the world's most advanced production technologies! The Czingers also discuss their manufacturing company Divergent - and how they're revolutionizing the car manufacturing world with 3D printing!

Jon Pek Sep 25, 2022

We're talking EV tuning! MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Jon Pek, Co-Founder of T Sportline! Jon discusses his path thru the aftermarket world that lead him to starting the world's first Tesla tuning company! What will the future of tuning EVs look like? The guys discuss the world of aftermarket tuning, the early days of Tesla, how the Tesla Model 3 changed the game, charge anxiety, charging in multi-unit dwellings, Rivian & the future of EV Trucks, EV Sportline, and how he views the future of EV tuning!

Eric Kendricks Sep 18, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Minnesota Vikings LB Eric Kendricks! The guys discuss Eric's family history of athletes, car culture & early influences growing up in Fresno, CA, his passion for working on cars, his first splurge car, current car collection, restoring his grandfather's 1995 Dodge Viper RT 10, NFL car culture vs NBA car culture, his experience buying his mom a Tesla, thoughts on the InEVitable future of EVs, EVs he's considering for himself, Rivian, car culture & EV infrastructure in Minnesota, his love for F1, and so much more!

Matt Farah Sep 11, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with The Smoking Tire himself - Matt Farah! The guys debate the 'InEVitable' future of electrification & how we'll get there! Plus, Matt's passion for cars, the early YouTube days, EV infrastructure, charging issues, plug-in hybrids, synthetic fuel, the future of internal combustion vehicles, AV liability laws, Matt's opinions of Elon Musk & Tesla, over-the-air programming, the future of the dealership, & so much more!

Madison Walker & Preston Sanchez Sep 04, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman are joined by students at ArtCenter College of Design's Transportation Program - Madison Walker & Preston Sanchez! Madison & Preston tells us about attending the world's most prestigious transportation design school, & what the future of mobility will look like! What will cars look like without the need for drivers, steering wheels, or safety features - straight from the ones who will be designing them! The group ponders the future of EVs & autonomous vehicles, public transportation, and the outside-the-box ideas we'll see come to life in the very near future!

Ben Schaffer & Randy Pobst Aug 28, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Unplugged Performance President Ben Schaffer & Pro Driver Randy Pobst! The guys discuss their early experiences with EVs, the genesis of Tesla tuning at Unplugged Performance, current road blocks to EV tuning, the future of EVs & EV tuning, TeslaCorsa (driving Teslas on the track!), Pike's Peak, and so much more!

Bogi Lateiner Aug 21, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman are joined by ASE Master Technician, Women's Advocate & TV Personality - Bogi Lateiner! Bogi tells us about her love for cars, her automotive journey, her first shop '180 Degrees Automotive', 11 years of "All Girls Garage", Girl Gang, Girl Gang Garage, the Volvo PV544 Build, what Volvo is doing to take action about women in the trades, her thoughts on the future of the automotive industry, and what she's doing to close the gender gap within the male-dominated automotive industry!

Emelia Hartford Aug 14, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with automotive influencer/actress Emelia Hartford! The group discusses her route into the influencer space, her pursuit of film/television, the midwest car community, "Fastest Car", her work with Chevy, Ed's email's, her incredible car collection, the genesis of her first EV, auto-pilot, charging, and the future of EV! Emelia shares her perspective on the "inEVitable" question, the evolution of women in the car industry, her new car care brand, and so much more!

Ed Begley Jr. Aug 06, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with one of the pioneers of the environmental movement - actor Ed Begley Jr.! Ed talks about driving electric since 1970, the events that inspired his mindset change about the environment, his Taylor Dunn golf cart, the topic of range-anxiety, his experience with the General Motors EV1, mass adoption of EVs, how he feels about the Hummer EV, and so much more!

Derek Jenkins | Lucid Motors Jul 31, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down to chat with Vice President of Design & Brand at Lucid Motors - Derek Jenkins! The guys chat with Derek about his path thru the world of car design at Audi, Volkswagen, & Mazda, how surfing inspires his designs, the synergy between design & engineering, Japanese clay sculptors at Mazda, what inspired his move to Lucid, why the Lucid Air was selected as MotorTrend's 2022 Car of the Year, the process behind the design of the Lucid Air, the move to more expressive car designs, where he feels car design is headed in the near future, the future of electrification & fully autonomous cars, what will define a "beautiful car" in the future, and so much more!

Kristen Lee Mar 01, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman invite The Drive's deputy editor Kristen Lee to explore the future of car journalism! The three examine the role of a car reviewer as we move into the future, her thoughts on EVs, opinions on fully-automated vehicles & when societies at large adopt them, generational differences in the adopting EVs, EV charging stations vs gas stations, charging safety, the future of the auto show, and so much more!

Jonathan Ward Feb 22, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Icon Motors' Jonathan Ward to talk all about why he's going EV! The guys & Jonathan discuss the progression of Icon Motors, the EV aftermarket space, his thoughts and concerns about EVs, the speed of technology, EV software systems, how he views the EV world at large, EV off-roading, and his upcoming EV projects!

Spike Feresten Feb 15, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with comedian, car enthusiast & fellow podcaster Spike Feresten! Hear why this Porsche collector is now an EV convert! Spike details his experience playing "Car Matchmaker" for his wife, and why he said, "all roads lead to the Tesla Model Y for a number of reasons". Spike details the revolutionized "dealership" experience, what he loves about EVs, charging & range anxiety, auto-pilot, and why he agrees that electrification in your life is InEVitable!

James Marsden Feb 08, 2022

MotorTrend’s Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman pose the question – Will EVs ever be considered sexy? The guys are also joined by actor James Marsden to talk all about his personal journey as a car lover & his thoughts on the future of mobility! Hear why James was blown away by his Tesla Plaid experience, his time working with Ferrari, his passion for racing, his love for his Honda minivan, the insane power of EVs, his concerns for the future of automobiles, and whether he thinks EVs can ever be sexy!

Sung Kang Feb 01, 2022

MotorTrend’s Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman are joined by actor Sung Kang to discuss the future of car tuning & culture! Sung tells us about the genesis of his character ‘Han’ from The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift, his personal journey into car culture, winning Gran Turismo’s SEMA 2015 ‘Best In Show’, why he says his Hybrid Minivan is his favorite car in his life, his Student Driver Streetwear brand, & his directorial debut! Could the Fast & Furious franchise ever adopt an EV!?

Reggie Watts Jan 25, 2022

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with musician/comedian Reggie Watts to discuss everything EV! Reggie discusses where his fascination with Porsche first began, his own car collection history, his opinions on gas vs electric vehicles, compares his experiences in Porsche vs. Tesla, & more! Plus, the guys speculate on the future of fully-autonomous vehicles, the future of steering wheels, and the future of "the car"!

Introducing The InEVitable: Trailer Jan 13, 2022

Welcome to The InEVitable! Join MotorTrend’s Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman each week as they explore the future of mobility, the future of the car, and the future of transportation! Where are we going, and how will we get there? Each week, the guys are joined by special guests ranging from celebrities, industry leaders, and car crazy folks. Charge up & join us! Launching January 21st!

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