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Tesla Semi: Diesel Killer or Giant Cybertruck? Oct 06, 2026

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A million-mile trucker shares his first impressions of the 1,076-hp Tesla Semi after driving it solo and towing 37,000 pounds.

This $18K Electric Vehicle Has a Face—and a Plan to Drive Itself | Meet Chip Aug 07, 2026

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Chip Motors CEO Jameson Detweiler explains his quirky $18,000 six-seat EV: 100 miles of range, a 25-mph top speed, remote operation and a smiling digital face. He also shares plans for autonomy, distributed manufacturing and winter 2026 deliveries in Miami.

Can Detroit Survive the AI Car Revolution? Mamatha Chamarthi on Ferrari, China and EVs Jul 31, 2026

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Former Stellantis software executive Mamatha Chamarthi explains the shift to AI-defined vehicles, why legacy automakers struggle to transform, what Ferrari’s EV gamble gets wrong, how Detroit can compete with China and whether EVs, autonomy and flying cars are inevitable.

Tips on How to Make Your Car Audio Come Alive | JBL Automotive's Rishi Daftuar Jul 24, 2026

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JBL Automotive chief engineer Rishi Daftuar explains how premium car audio is designed and tuned, how EVs and Dolby Atmos change the experience, which tracks expose a system’s flaws, and simple ways to improve your sound.

The Rideshare Guy: How Uber Drivers Make Money—and When Robotaxis Take Over Jul 17, 2026

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Harry Campbell, founder of The Rideshare Guy, reveals how Uber and Lyft drivers maximize earnings, what gig work really pays, and why Waymo, Zoox and Tesla robotaxis could reshape mobility within five years.

Why Used EVs Are Suddenly the Best Deal in Cars | Plug CEO Jimmy Douglas Jul 10, 2026

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Used electric vehicles are flooding the market—and they may be the smartest automotive purchase you can make today. In this episode of The InEVitable, Ed Loh and Jonny Lieberman are joined by Jimmy Douglas, CEO of Plug Motors, to explain why falling prices, lease returns, and rising gas costs have created a once-in-a-generation opportunity for used EV buyers.

The discussion explores EV depreciation, battery health myths, Tesla's used market, Rivian, Lucid, charging infrastructure, and how Plug Motors is helping dealers navigate the growing used EV market. Jimmy also shares his outlook on the future of EV adoption, autonomous vehicles, and why he believes electrification is still inevitable.

Why Most EVs Feel Wrong to Drive | Joakim Rydholm on Steering, EVs & the Polestar 5 Jun 26, 2026

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What makes a car truly fun to drive? In this episode of The Inevitable, Ed Loh and Jonny Lieberman sit down with Joakim Rydholm, Polestar's Head of Driving Dynamics, to explore the art and science of steering feel, chassis tuning, suspension development, and why software alone can't create a great driver's car. Rydholm also shares stories from his decades at Saab, Volvo, and Polestar, his experience as a rally driver, and how Polestar developed its unique driving DNA.

The conversation also dives into the future of EV performance, reactions to Ferrari's first electric car, the philosophy behind the upcoming 900-horsepower Polestar 5, benchmarking against Porsche and Honda, tire development, and why the smallest suspension changes can completely transform a car's personality. It's a fascinating look inside the mind of one of the industry's most respected chassis engineers.

Boss Talk: QNX and Vector Presidents on Simplifying the Complexity of Future Cars May 29, 2026

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On this special episode of The InEVitable, I ventured out to Ottawa, the capital of Canada and home of the engineering side of QNX, the automotive software supplier and longtime sponsor of MotorTrend’s Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Innovator Awards.

Recorded inside “The Garage” at QNX, where the company’s engineers build and test all sorts of robotic and automotive software and hardware, I met with QNX President John Wall and Vector President, Dr. Matthias Traub for a conversation about the current state and future of SDVs, including what these two companies are doing to make the transition from traditional electro-mechanical automobiles to the electrified, connected, and possibly autonomous vehicles of the future.

Jay Leno’s Garage Secrets: Tesla Semi, Corvette ZR1X & American Cars Dominating May 08, 2026

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Jay Leno returns to The InEVitable Podcast for an epic deep dive into the future of cars, EVs, and American performance. From driving the Tesla Semi to breaking down the Corvette ZR1X, Mustang GTD, and Rolls-Royce Specter, Jay shares unmatched insight from decades of experience as a collector, historian, and true car enthusiast.

We also dive into:

Leno’s Law 2.0 and the fight to preserve classic cars
Why American automakers are leading again
The rise of EVs, hydrogen, and new tech Tesla, Cybertruck, and the future of trucking
The insane engineering behind the Czinger hypercar
His latest acquisitions (and why he bought them)
Thoughts on Chinese EVs and global competition

Plus, classic Jay Leno stories you won’t hear anywhere else. If you love cars—past, present, or future—this is a must-watch.

Porsche GT Boss on the Future of NA Engines, GT Cars & the New GT3 Cabriolet May 01, 2026

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What does the future of Porsche GT cars really look like? In this special episode of The Inevitable, we sit down with Andreas Preuninger, the man behind Porsche’s legendary GT lineup—GT3, GT3 RS, GT2 RS, and more. With over 20 years at Porsche and 26 GT cars to his name, he breaks down everything from naturally aspirated engines to Nürburgring rivalries and the controversial new 911 GT3 Cabriolet (SC). We dive deep into: Why Porsche is fighting to keep naturally aspirated engines alive The real reason GT cars keep getting better without more horsepower How the GT3 RS beats 1000+ hp rivals with just ~500 hp Nürburgring lap time wars vs Mustang GTD & Corvette ZR1 The truth behind Porsche’s convertible GT3 Why EV GT cars aren’t happening (yet) Whether a new GT2 RS is coming 👀 If you’re a Porsche fan, track enthusiast, or just love high-performance engineering, this is one of the most in-depth GT car conversations you’ll hear anywhere.

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