MotoManTV Podcast

What happens when a university engineering project completely upends the power dynamics of the world's most elite supercar manufacturers?In this episode of the MotoMan Podcast, we meet Dr. Tim Woolmer, the CTO and Founder of YASA Motors. Long before the automotive establishment fully embraced electrification, Woolmer engineered a radical departure from traditional propulsion: the axial flux "pancake" motor.By rewriting the core physics of electric motor topology, YASA managed to strip away 80% of necessary iron, delivering an astonishing three-to-one power-to-weight advantage over industry-standard radial machines. It is the exact breakthrough technology quietly weaponized inside the apex hyper-hybrids of Koenigsegg, Ferrari and Lamborghini—and it is now stepping directly into mainline production as the core architecture of the upcoming 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door.Filmed on-site at YASA’s Oxford headquarters, this episode is a technical & narrative deep-dive into the realities of automotive disruption. We trace the journey from a crude 2006 PhD prototype to navigating tight venture funding rounds, partnering with Jaguar on the legendary C-X75 concept, and eventually executing a full corporate acquisition by Mercedes-Benz.Chapters00:00:00 - The Future of Italian Exotics Started in Oxford00:01:26 - A Quick Note on the Vault Episode00:02:11 - The Pancake Motor That Stopped the Room00:03:04 - Why YASA Had to Exist00:03:48 - Radial Motors, Axial Motors, and the Big Difference00:04:37 - The Tiny Stator With 250 Horsepower00:05:38 - How a Smaller Motor Makes Way More Power00:08:58 - Motor Number One: The Oxford PhD Prototype00:10:04 - Building an EV Startup Before EVs Were Obvious00:12:03 - The Jaguar C-X75 Moment That Proved It Could Work00:13:16 - The Hard, Messy Reality of a University Startup00:15:30 - From ‘I’ to ‘We’: Growing the YASA Team00:16:17 - The Car Guy Who Was Really an Electric-Car Guy00:19:04 - Batteries, Motors, Roads, and the Path He Chose00:21:01 - Morgan, Hydrogen, and the Project That Forced Real Progress00:23:59 - The Material Constraint That Sparked the Breakthrough00:26:53 - The Grid Problem Nobody Can Ignore00:29:28 - Help Grow the Motoman Podcast00:30:13 - Yes, These Motors Are in Ferraris00:32:25 - So Where Does Mercedes Fit In?00:34:30 - Mercedes Didn’t Just Buy Today’s Motor00:35:13 - Two Generations Ahead and Still Moving Fast00:36:22 - Inside the Oxford Factory Making the Future00:39:20 - Ferrari, Mercedes, and the Non-Compete Dance00:40:47 - Why New Car Tech Has to Enter at the Top00:43:32 - Aerospace, Patents, and the Moat Around YASA00:46:10 - Patents Matter, but Speed Matters More00:47:40 - The Next EV Leap: Moving the Motors00:49:42 - Why EVs Need to Get More Interesting00:52:43 - Could This Reach Everyday Mercedes Models?00:53:59 - DNA, Team, Luck, and the Formula Behind YASA#YASAMotors #MercedesAMG #Ferrari #AxialFlux #EVTech #AutomotiveEngineering #Koenigsegg #Lamborghini #MotoManPodcastFor driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCarsDownload the MotoManTV Podcast @https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOthttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcastConnect with our Short Form content here:https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/https://x.com/MotoManTVhttps://www.tiktok.com/@themotomantvhttp://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVPodcastShortshttp://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVPodcastClipshttp://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsShortshttp://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsClipsHelp us grow the show! If you enjoyed this deep dive into the "grind" of motorsport, please Subscribe and Share this episode on Reddit. If you’re listening on a podcast platform, leave us a written review and tell us who your favorite guest has been.

What happens when you take the collective genius behind Tesla, Lucid, and BYD, and use it to build an EV that completely rejects Silicon Valley tech bloat?In this episode of The MotoMan Podcast, we sit down with Mark Tapscott, co-founder of the radical new British automotive startup, Longbow. Mark shares his incredible journey through the EV revolution—from early days spent as Elon Musk's chauffeur and launching the Model S in the UK, to building out Lucid Europe from scratch and setting up operations for BYD in the Middle East.Now, he’s putting all that insider knowledge into a vehicle that completely defies industry trends. Longbow’s debut vehicle is a raw, lightweight, 1,000-pound speedster with no roof, no screens, and a strict promise that the brand will never build an SUV.Episode Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro to Longbow and the Driver-First EV Mission00:01:07 - What Longbow Means00:02:32 - The Speedster: No Screen, No Roof, and Only 150 Cars00:03:19 - Meet the Founders and the Startup Behind Longbow00:05:11 - From Design Engineering to the Philips Lesson00:08:51 - Leaving Lighting Design and Finding Cars Again00:10:10 - Brands Hatch, Lotus Elise, and Learning Race Cars00:13:28 - Race Components, Free Labor, and Starting a Team00:16:03 - The Tesla Roadster Moment That Changed Everything00:20:45 - Cars & Coffee, First Impressions, and the Longbow Prototype00:23:50 - Designing the Coupe and Building Longbow Differently00:26:01 - Launching Tesla Model S in the UK00:28:19 - Elon, Early Tesla, and the Motorcycle Question00:30:15 - Model 3, UK EV Incentives, and Leaving Tesla00:33:15 - Wallbox, Hyundai, and the Pull of Early-Stage Startups00:39:16 - Building Lucid Europe From Zero00:45:45 - Lucid, Saudi Arabia, and Smart Money in the Middle East00:47:50 - Tesla, BYD, and the Chinese EV Challenge00:52:34 - Why Modern Cars Are Built Around Features Nobody Asked For00:55:18 - Why Longbow Had to Exist00:58:06 - Funding Longbow and Proving the First Lightweight Prototype00:59:42 - The Step-by-Step Plan for Building a Car Company01:00:53 - Longbow's Platform Strategy and the No-SUV Promise01:03:04 - Going After Porsche, Corvette, and the Practical Sports Car01:05:17 - Why Legacy Brands Struggle With Electric Sports Cars01:06:58 - Listening to Customers and Keeping the Car Simple01:09:25 - Chassis, Dynamics, and the Road-Car Philosophy01:12:18 - The Spreadsheet Behind Longbow's Business Case01:14:33 - Hand-Built in the UK and Assembling the Best Components01:17:21 - Motors, Batteries, and the Lightweight EV Technology Stack01:21:02 - The Decentralized Team and Working With the UK Government01:23:40 - The Three Forces Behind Mark's Success01:26:03 - Tesla Lessons, Fast Decisions, and Trust01:28:07 - Neurodiversity, Co-Founders, and Driving Into the Smoke01:29:07 - Final Thoughts and the Canyon Drive Challenge#MotoManTV #MotoManTVPodcast #MotoMan #Longbow #LongbowSpeedster #ElectricSportsCar #DriverFocused #Tesla #LucidMotors #BYD #ElonMusk #SiliconValley #EVRevolution #CarPodcast #SportsCars #PureDriving #TeslaRoadsterFor driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCarsDownload the MotoManTV Podcast @https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOthttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcastConnect with our Short Form content here:https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/https://x.com/MotoManTVhttps://www.tiktok.com/@themotomantvhttp://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVPodcastShortshttp://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVPodcastClipshttp://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsShortshttp://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsClipsHelp us grow the show! If you enjoyed this deep dive into the "grind" of motorsport, please Subscribe and Share this episode on Reddit. If you’re listening on a podcast platform, leave us a written review and tell us who your favorite guest has been.

What does it take to become the ultimate authority on classic car values? In this special vault episode, MotoMan sits down with Dave Kinney—the founder and the publisher of the Hagerty Price Guide.From a fateful, unfiltered conversation at a New York City Shake Shack in 2006 that completely altered MotoMan's career path, to Dave’s own wild journey of turning a 2.3 GPA and severe dyslexia into a prolific writing career for The New York Times, Octane, and Automobile magazine, this episode goes far beyond simple market numbers.Whether you want to understand market arbitrage, the real difference between fair market value and forced liquidation value, or simply need bulletproof advice on how to navigate the business world without being an a$$hole, Dave Kinney delivers decades of raw, unfiltered automotive & life wisdom.Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro to Dave Kinney and the Man Who Writes the Book on Classic Car Values00:01:04 - Vault Episode Context and the 15-Year Conversation00:01:49 - The Shake Shack Conversation That Changed MotoMan’s Path00:04:36 - Growing Up in Arlington and Learning to Listen00:06:17 - Codebreaker Father, Lincoln Memories, and Winning the Parent Lottery00:08:24 - The Car Wash Lesson Dave Never Forgot00:10:16 - His Mother’s Lessons and a Teenage Cross-Country Van Trip00:15:48 - Becoming a Car Kid Through Magazines, Models, and Family Cars00:18:30 - What Dave Learned from His Father’s Entrepreneurial Side00:20:41 - Working Around Exotic Cars at 1600:23:35 - Five Plymouth Valiants and Dave’s First Car-Flipping Lesson00:25:11 - Avantis, Early Profits, and Finding Value in Weird Cars00:29:14 - Taking Trains to New York with Cash to Buy Cars00:33:31 - College, Unusual Cars, and Early Market Instincts00:41:59 - Coming Home, Real Estate Lessons, and the Parking Lot Business00:45:56 - Contemporary Classic Automobiles and the $25,000 Move-Out Deal00:50:46 - Why Dave Needed to Get Back Into the Car World00:53:39 - How One Appraisal Question Turned Into a Career00:56:09 - Keith Martin, Auction Seminars, and the Start of Automotive Journalism01:01:12 - Auction Writing, Humor, and Making Car Stories Stick01:03:54 - Writing for The New York Times, Octane, and Automobile01:05:35 - Dave Kinney’s Three Rules for Writers01:07:20 - How Cars That Matter Became the Hagerty Price Guide01:10:29 - Monterey, Jay Leno, Michael Hagerty, and the Right Timing01:13:23 - Building the Guide, Taking the Risk, and Stella’s Support01:17:03 - What Hagerty Added: Data, Scale, and a Bigger Team01:19:06 - What Dave Brought: Dealer Instincts and Real Market Conversations01:21:20 - Fair Market Value, Liquidation Value, and Why Every Car Has Many Prices01:23:51 - Bloomberg Terminals, Finance Companies, and the Future of Hagerty Data01:26:42 - Why Price Guides Are a Tool, Not a Crutch01:27:16 - Buying Too Early, Top-Quality Cars, and the Truth About Value01:29:22 - Dave Kinney’s Three Keys to Success and Final Thanks#DaveKinney #HagertyPriceGuide #ClassicCarValues #MotoManPodcast #CarCollecting #AutomotiveJournalism #MarketArbitrageFor driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCarsDownload the MotoManTV Podcast @https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOthttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcastConnect with our Short Form content here:https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/https://x.com/MotoManTVhttps://www.tiktok.com/@themotomantvhttp://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVPodcastShortshttp://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVPodcastClipshttp://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsShortshttp://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsClipsHelp us grow the show! If you enjoyed this deep dive into the "grind" of motorsport, please Subscribe and Share this episode on Reddit. If you’re listening on a podcast platform, leave us a written review and tell us who your favorite guest has been.

How do you build a global automotive media brand from a "B-Tier" city with no budget and zero industry connections? You get scrappy.Today on the MotoMan Podcast, we sit down with Jakub Wrobel, the visionary behind the "Walmart Top Gear" production style that helped The Straight Pipes leapfrog the automotive establishment. Jakub pulls back the curtain on the "psychopathic" decision to quit his stable job with only a limited buffer and a car he couldn’t actually afford.We explore the "abusive relationship" with a 1980 C3 Corvette that made him hate the brand for 20 years, and why—at the height of his success—he is now choosing to prioritize "substance" and family.Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro to Jakub Wrobel and The Straight Pipes Blueprint00:01:07 - Pahrump, Corvettes, and the Grand Sport Reveal00:02:55 - How a Polish-Canadian Kid Became a Car Guy00:06:52 - Meeting Yuri and the Friendship Behind The Straight Pipes00:08:18 - Environmental Work, Film Industry, and the Camera Background00:11:22 - Why The Straight Pipes Brought Cinematic Quality to YouTube00:12:24 - Starting as an Exhaust Sound Channel in 201200:13:45 - The First Dealer Loaner and Turning Exhaust Clips Into Reviews00:18:16 - Fatherhood, Family Influence, and Lessons from His Dad00:19:50 - The Florida Road Trip and Raising a Kid Without Screens00:25:29 - The Kia Stinger, Canadian Creators, and Early Press Trips00:29:15 - Scrappiness, Timing, and Breaking Through From Canada00:31:36 - Steady Growth, Schedules, and the Reality of Filming in Winter00:34:51 - How Kids Changed the Business and Why They Hired an Editor00:38:08 - His Wife, the Corvette Connection, and Changing His Mind on Corvettes00:42:06 - Perfectly Imperfect Cars, C7 Corvettes, and the Elantra N00:44:46 - Jakub’s Car History: IS F, GS 430, Raptor, and More00:50:24 - Quitting the Day Job and Betting on YouTube00:52:07 - Challenge Cars, the Fox Body Mustang, and Yuri’s Weird-Car Taste00:56:43 - The C6 Z06, AMG Wagons, and Becoming a Corvette Guy00:59:44 - The C5 Drift Car and Why Drifting Became the Answer01:01:24 - Sponsorships, Business Instincts, and Protecting the Brand01:04:44 - Watches, Fatherhood, and Building a Better Life for His Son01:07:05 - The 2027 Corvette Grand Sport, Grand Sport X, and the Manual Debate01:12:31 - Jakub’s Keys to Success and Final Thoughts#MotoManPodcast #TheStraightPipes #JakubWrobel #Corvette #ZR1X #GrandSport #Drifting #CarReviews #MMTV #Entrepreneurship #WalmartTopGear #AutomotiveJournalism #YuriTereshyn #MotoManTVFor driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCarsDownload the MotoManTV Podcast @https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOthttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcastConnect with our Short Form content here:https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/https://x.com/MotoManTVhttps://www.tiktok.com/@themotomantvhttp://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVPodcastShortshttp://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVPodcastClipshttp://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsShortshttp://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsClipsHelp us grow the show! If you enjoyed this deep dive into the "grind" of motorsport, please Subscribe and Share this episode on Reddit. If you’re listening on a podcast platform, leave us a written review and tell us who your favorite guest has been.

For over 30 years, Simon Sproule has been inside the rooms where the biggest decisions in the car industry get made.From working alongside Elon Musk at Tesla…To witnessing the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn…This is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how the modern car industry actually works.We go deep into Tesla’s early momentum, what made it different, and why the rest of the industry is still trying to catch up. Along the way, we unpack Ford’s luxury ambitions, Nissan’s comeback, Aston Martin’s brand power, and the decisions that separate the brands that survive from the ones that don’t.This isn’t a highlight reel—it’s a 2.5-hour deep dive into the wins, the mistakes, and the moments that changed everything.CHAPTERS:00:00:00 – Intro to Simon Sproule and the Career Behind the Scenes00:01:19 – Car magazines, dealerships, and the road into Ford00:04:55 – From internal comms to launching an icon00:06:28 – Detroit, Jaguar, and the Premier Automotive Group years00:10:04 – Lincoln, Luxury SUVs, and What Ford Was Chasing00:13:41 – Why Luxury Brands Need Patience, Budget, and Great Designers00:18:18 – Why Ford’s Luxury Dream Started to Crack00:23:13 – Jaguar, Aston Martin, and James Bond00:30:19 – Looking Back at PAG, Land Rover, and the Brands That Made It00:37:37 – The Real Story Behind the Jaguar X-Type00:50:54 – Going to the Nissan Renault Alliance00:53:50 – Nissan’s Comeback, the 350Z, and Infiniti’s Big Moment00:57:38 – Badge engineering, missed chances, and the Europe problem01:03:39 – Carlos Ghosn, the GT-R, and the Power of Halo Cars01:10:15 – Simon Sproule on Ghosn’s Rise, Fall, and the Alliance01:16:37 – The Move to Tesla01:20:35 – Launching Tesla in China and Why Elon Was Different01:29:34 – What Simon Sproule Learned from Elon Musk and Tesla01:39:38 – Why the Car Industry Still Follows Tesla’s Playbook01:50:18 – Aston Martin, Mythology, and Selling Pure Emotion01:56:46 – Does Aston Martin Need a Bigger Owner?02:07:02 – Mythology, Brand Power, and Why People Buy with Emotion02:09:52 – Residuals, Oversupply, and the Ugly Truth About Luxury Cars02:18:51 – Leaving Aston, Stellantis, and Big-Group Politics02:28:38 – Simon Sproule’s 3 Keys to Success and Final Thoughts#Tesla #ElonMusk #CarIndustry #Automotive #Podcast #CarlosGhosn #EV #Nissan #Ford #AstonMartin #LuxuryCars #Business #motomanpodcast For driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @ https://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsDownload the MotoManTV Podcast @https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOthttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcastConnect with our Short Form content here:https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/https://x.com/MotoManTVhttps://www.tiktok.com/@themotomantvhttps://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVPodcastShortshttps://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVPodcastClipshttps://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsShortshttps://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsClipsProudly shot on Sony’s Cinema line of Cameras

Most people see the smoke and the sideways Mustangs, but they don't see the payroll, the sleepless nights, or the massive career gamble that started it all. In this episode, Vaughn Gittin Jr. pulls back the curtain on the 20-year journey from a stable 9-to-5 to becoming the CEO of RTR Vehicles.We discuss why he chose to move his entire life to the "Silicon Valley" of racing to stay ahead of the curve and how fatherhood forced a shift toward quality over quantity in his professional life.Episode Chapters:00:00:00 Vaughn Gittin Jr. and the Drifting Empire00:01:25 ‘Vault’ episode disclaimer00:02:11 Quitting a Stable Job to Pursue Racing Dreams 00:04:08 The Jump from Driver to Independent Team Owner 00:05:40 Responsibility for Payroll and Team Well-being 00:07:22 Strategic Move to Charlotte (The "Silicon Valley" of Racing) 00:09:50 Work Culture and Talent Management at RTR 00:12:15 The Impact of Fatherhood on Professional Career 00:14:50 Finding Balance: Less Time, Better Quality 00:16:14 Transitioning to Off-Road Racing and King of the Hammers 00:21:10 The "Fun-Having" Philosophy as a Brand Pillar 00:25:35 Technological Evolution in Drifting and Engineering 00:30:15 Relationship with Ford and Production Vehicle Development 00:35:40 Technical Challenges: Adapting to Different Surfaces and Terrains 00:40:22 Business Strategy: Selling a Lifestyle, Not Just Cars 00:45:10 The Future of RTR Vehicles and Next Steps 00:49:45 Mentorship and Supporting the Next Generation of Drivers00:55:15 Lessons Learned in 20 Years of Business Career 00:58:15 Final Thoughts on Success and Gratitude#VaughnGittinJr #RTRVehicles #Drifting #FordMustang #Entrepreneurship #Motorsports #KingOfTheHammers #BusinessStrategy #FunHaver #FormulaDriftFor driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCarsDownload the MotoManTV Podcast @https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOthttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcastConnect with our Short Form content here:https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/https://x.com/MotoManTV⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVPodcastShorts⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVPodcastClips⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCarsShorts⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCarsClips

Hyundai is on a design tear — from the IONIQ 5 N to the bold new “Art of Steel” Hyundai Crater Adventure Concept. But what’s really driving Hyundai’s rise?In this episode of the MotoMan Podcast, Hyundai Americas Design Director Brad Arnold sits down with MotoMan for a deep dive into the real story behind Hyundai’s design revolution.Brad shares how he went from “not a car guy” to leading design at one of the world’s most aggressive automotive studios. He opens up about his time at ArtCenter, the brutal reality of design school (including sleeping in a Chevy S10), and the surprising work ethic of car designers.He also tells incredible behind-the-scenes stories — including how the Hyundai Chairman personally saved the IONIQ 5, why Hyundai brings back physical buttons while others chase screens, and what really happened in GM’s secret design studio.Plus: Brad reveals exclusive details about the new Hyundai Crater Adventure Concept, the future of Hyundai EV design, and whether Hyundai is finally preparing a real off-road, Jeep competitor.If you’re into car design, Hyundai’s rise, or the unexpected in the car world — this is one you don’t want to miss.Chapters00:00 From "Not a Car Guy" to Hyundai Design Manager04:06 Growing Up with Honda Racing & Motorcycles06:00 Discovering ArtCenter & The "Night Program"10:36 The Hyundai Meritocracy: Why the Best Idea Wins12:13 Leaving for GM: Inside the Secret "Transformers" Studio16:33 Returning to Hyundai: The Genesis & Luc Donckerwolke Era21:15 Teaching at ArtCenter: How Students Have Changed26:11 Sleeping in a Chevy S10: The Brutal Reality of Design School28:09 The Shocking Work Ethic Difference: US vs. China33:08 How the Chairman Saved the IONIQ 535:17 Why Hyundai Designs Are So Aggressive41:37 First Look: The New "Art of Steel" Adventure Concept45:23 Making EVs Fun: The IONIQ 5 N47:50 Why Hyundai is Bringing Back Physical Buttons53:21 SangYup Lee’s Regrets Designing the Camaro56:38 Imposter Syndrome in Car Design1:00:54 Can Hyundai Build a Real Off-Roader?#Hyundai #HyundaiDesign #Ioniq5 #Ioniq5N #GenesisDesign #CarDesign #AutoDesign #EVDesign #HyundaiIoniq #HyundaiEV #MotoManPodcast #MotoManTV #BradArnold #ArtCenter #HyundaiCrater #HyundaiCraterConceptFor driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCarsDownload the MotoManTV Podcast @https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOthttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcastConnect with us here:https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/https://x.com/MotoManTVProudly shot on Sony’s Cinema line of Cameras

What really killed America’s optimism — and car culture along with it? In this explosive new episode, MotoMan sits down with Jack Baruth — automotive journalist, racer, and one of the most outspoken voices in the car world — for an unfiltered conversation about everything wrong (and right) in today’s auto industry.From telling off David Spade at the Tower Bar to why the Lincoln Mark VIII represented the last great moment of American optimism, Jack opens up about how we lost the plot — and how car enthusiasm might still make a comeback.They dive deep into:🚗 The real reason young people can’t afford cars⚡ Why the “inevitable” EV transition failed🇨🇳 Whether China is dumping cheap EVs on the world🏎️ How modern racing killed car culture💥 Why Jack says Porsche has lost its soul🇺🇸 And 3 positive signs that American car culture isn’t dead yetIf you love cars, hate buzzwords, and miss honesty in automotive media — this is the interview you’ve been waiting for.Chapters:0:00 Intro: Jack Baruth Unfiltered2:17 The Most Controversial Guest Arrives3:31 Jack's Resume: From Ford Credit to Philosophy4:59 Why the Car Business is "Working in Dreams"5:47 The Lincoln Mark VIII: A Symbol of Lost Optimism8:10 Selling the Legendary Infiniti Q45 Active10:00 Story: Telling Off David Spade at the Tower Bar12:15 What Killed America's Optimism?12:56 The Real Reason Young People Can't Afford Cars14:54 "Interest in cars is a function of what's available."15:52 Why Jack Baruth Hates the 1000hp Corvette16:10 Jack Roasts Toyota's Entire GR Sports Car Lineup18:12 The "Inevitable" EV Transition Was a Huge Failure19:56 What is the First True Enthusiast EV?20:46 The $75,000 EV: A Huge Missed Opportunity23:27 The #1 Thing EVs Need to Succeed (It's Not Range)26:13 Are Auto Journalists Just Shills for China?26:58 Why the Chinese Auto Model Will NEVER Work in the US31:39 Is China "Dumping" Cheap EVs on the World?35:48 The Biggest Dumper: The US Government36:15 GM Takes a $1.6 BILLION Loss on EVs41:01 A Side of Jack You've Never Seen45:09 3 Positive Signs for the Future of Car Culture45:19 1: Stellantis $16B Bet on US Manufacturing46:51 2: The Hemi is NOT Dead47:52 The "Made in America" Comeback is Real53:47 How EVs Secretly Killed the Affordable Small Car58:05 "The root of car enthusiasm is young men."59:06 Why is Car Culture "Good for America"?59:23 The Auto Industry's Failed Duty to Young Men1:02:46 The Chevy Trax Ad: A Dream for Women, Nothing for Men1:06:12 Bold Claim: The Auto Industry's Job is to Give Men an Identity1:08:20 Cletus McFarland is Right1:11:35 Orwell's 1984: Have We Been Taught to See 5 Fingers?1:14:05 What Changed Jack Baruth?1:17:51 Jack's BRUTAL Takedown of Modern Porsche1:18:25 "Porsche is a company without a soul."1:21:26 "Porsche = Audi with a fancy nose"1:23:13 Porsche is the Rolex of Cars (Artificial Scarcity)1:24:54 The Problem with "Destination Cars" (GT3)1:30:26 The Mythical Manual Pontiac 6000 STE1:31:36 3 Positives & 3 Pitfalls for American Car Culture1:35:46 Pitfall 1: Massive R&D Debt from the EV Pivot1:38:44 Pitfall 2: Racing is Dying (It's Too Expensive)1:41:42 "Car culture is downstream from racing."1:42:51 Final Word: Car Enthusiasm is for Everyone#MotoManTVPodcast #JackBaruth #CarCulture #EVs #Porsche #AutomotiveIndustry #MadeInAmerica #CarEnthusiast #ElectricCars #AutoIndustry #AmericanCarsFor driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCarsDownload the MotoManTV Podcast @https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOthttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcastConnect with us here:https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/https://x.com/MotoManTVProudly shot on Sony’s Cinema line of Cameras

MotoMan sits down with Lucid Motors' Senior VP of Brand and Design, Derek Jenkins, for an unfiltered discussion. We talk about the launch of the Lucid Air, the Gravity SUV, the company's funding journey, and Derek's career through VW, Audi and Mazda. Plus, a deeply personal conversation about his car collection and surviving the Malibu Fires.Chapters:0:00 He Walked Away From His Dream Job for an EV Startup2:31 The Secret Pitch That Lured Derek Jenkins from Mazda to Lucid5:31 The Ex-Tesla Team That Convinced Him Lucid Could Win6:49 Sedan vs SUV: Lucid's First High-Stakes Debate9:29 Why Lucid Had to Be a Luxury Car Company10:46 Catching a Falling Knife: Why Lucid Gambled on the Sedan12:11 The Surprising German Super Sedan Lucid Targeted14:50 Naming a Car Company is Scarier Than Designing a Car19:15 From Sketching Cars to Building a Brand's DNA22:42 Bob Lutz: The One EV I'd Buy is a Lucid Air24:04 Why Lucid Took Money From Saudi Arabia (Not China)28:16 Lucid's Secret Plan to Be More Than a Car Company30:16 Can a Luxury Brand Also Power Uber & Your House?34:52 The Lucid Gravity SUV Was Always Part of the Master Plan36:41 From Millions to Billions: The Shocking Cost to Launch a Car39:02 Is the Gravity SUV Already Outselling the Air Sedan?40:53 The Real Reason Lucid Built its Factory in Arizona46:52 From Surf Kid to Legendary Car Designer51:22 How Valet Parking Led to a 28-Year Marriage52:48 The Story Behind the Groundbreaking Audi A2 Design56:47 Derek Jenkins' Hidden Role in the VW New Beetle1:00:05 Devastating Loss: His Self-Built Malibu Home & Car Collection1:02:25 The One Car That Miraculously Survived the Fire1:15:47 Using Lucid Tech to Restore His Classic Lotus Esprit1:18:02 Why He Really Left Volkswagen for Mazda1:20:14 Inside the Design Bake-Off for the ND Mazda Miata1:26:26 REVEALED: Lucid's Next Car to Compete with Tesla Model Y1:32:17 A Designer's Total Control: Cars, Showrooms & Marketing1:34:15 Analog vs Digital: A Battle for the Soul of the Luxury Car1:38:29 Will Lucid's Next Platform Leapfrog Porsche's Charging Tech?1:41:29 The 3 Keys to a Legendary Career in Car Design#LucidMotors #LucidAir #LucidGravity #DerekJenkins #MotoManTVPodcast #EVDesign #ElectricCars #CarDesign #Lucid #Future of Cars #Automotive Design, #CarDesigners #LucidMotorsSaudiArabia #PIFSaudiArabiaFor driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @https://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsDownload the MotoManTV Podcast @https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOthttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcastConnect with us here:https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/https://x.com/MotoManTVProudly shot on location at https://www.instagram.com/sbcustomsandexotics/

In this episode of the MotoManTV Podcast, automotive journalist Craig Cole joins us to break down the changing world of car media. From EV startups like Slate shaking up the industry to the evolution of automotive journalism, we explore where the industry has been, where it’s going, and what it means for enthusiasts, journalists, and automakers alike.Craig shares his candid thoughts on:The rise of EV startups and how they’re disrupting the automotive worldThe state of automotive media and how journalism has changed since 2015What the future holds for car coverage, journalism, and content creatorsIf you care about cars, media, or the industry’s future, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.🔔 Don’t forget to rate/review & subscribe to the MotoManTV Podcast for more in-depth conversations with leaders, journalists, and insiders shaping the automotive world.Chapters:0:00 Intro: Craig Cole 1:52 The Biggest Change in the Auto Industry This Year 2:37 The Pivot From EVs to Hybrids 3:37 Corvette ZR1: A Stroke of Genius or a Big Mistake?6:13 Corvette is CRUSHING the Competition | C8 Sales Numbers 9:33 Introducing Auto Esoterica with Craig Cole 13:30 GM's Risky EV Sales Strategy: A Repeat of 2008? 16:36 Did Toyota Just Make a HUGE Mistake with EVs? 21:51 How the Corvette Finally Became a 'Cool' Car 24:43 The Bugatti Tourbillon Makes a Rolls-Royce Feel Cheap29:18 The BIG Problem with Screens in Modern Cars 37:12 Will Jeff Bezos's Car Company (Slate) Succeed? 44:28 Is Toyota Losing Its Reliability Crown? 50:48 Inside the World of Bugatti Owners: Renting NASA & F1 Tracks 55:18 The Collapse of Automotive Media 1:04:02 Outro: A Special Award#CraigCole, #EVstartups, #automotivemedia, #automotivejournalism, #carjournalism, #mediadisruption, #EVindustry, #MotoManTV, #carindustry2025, #futureofcarsFor driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCarsDownload the MotoManTV Podcast @https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOthttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcastConnect with us here:https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/https://x.com/MotoManTVProudly shot on Sony’s Cinema line of Cameras

In this episode of the MotoManTV Podcast, we sit down with Miles Branman, the car content creator behind the popular MilesPerHr cars YouTube channel. Miles has built a career as an automotive journalist at the intersection of cars, storytelling, and digital media. He shares what it really takes to succeed as a modern automotive journalist and content creator.We dive into:How Miles built and grew the MilesPerHr brandThe changing landscape of automotive journalism & car media on YouTube vs traditional outletsThe challenges (and opportunities) of turning passion for cars into a full-time careerHow a near death experience and his faith pushed him from being one of many traditional outlet automotive creators to being at the top of the POV Car YouTube genreHow the MilesPerHr channel & making car content on YouTube is a signpost to the future of car mediaWhether you’re a car enthusiast, aspiring creator, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of automotive YouTube, this conversation is a masterclass into the world of modern car media.00:00 - Intro: The MotoMan Podcast with MilesPerHr00:20 - Habits of a Successful YouTuber00:30 - The Perks of Reviewing Cars for a Living00:44 - Wildest Interactions While Filming 01:40 - From Freelance to Full-Time: Miles's CareerPivot04:33 - A Life-Changing Accident: The Wake-Up Call05:35 - The Long Road to Recovery07:22 - Consistency & Routine for Success12:19 - The First Drive Programs: A Journalist's Dilemma17:41 - Is Content Creation a Grind? The Pressure of YouTube23:19 - Switching from POV to Storytelling32:05 - Top 3 Benefits of a Career in Automotive Media40:53 - The Challenges of Automotive Journalism47:11 - Personal Values and Career: The Role of Faith53:57 - The Art of Forgiveness1:00:04 - The EV Question: Is an EV a Good Only Car?1:03:00 - Finding Your Voice: The Value of Authenticity1:07:07 - Outro: Thanking the First Guest#MilesBranman #MilesPerHr #AutomotiveCareersFor driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCarsDownload the MotoManTV Podcast @https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOthttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcastConnect with us here:https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/https://x.com/MotoManTVProudly shot on Sony’s Cinema line of Cameras

BMW 3 Series. Ultimate Driving Machine. Dodge Viper and many more: All the brainchild of legendary automotive executive, Robert A Lutz. In kicking off the reimagined Inside the MotoMan Studios, we visit our old friend Bob Lutz and learn about his latest board appointments in the advanced materials and silicon carbon worlds then move onto his famous SWOT analysis of GM, Ford, BMW as well as start ups like Rivian, Lucid & others as we welcome Bob back to the reimagined MotoManTV Podcast!00:00 – Introduction01:20 – Bob Lutz Today03:50 – EV Battery Breakthroughs07:00 – Bob Lutz on Business Judgment09:50 – GM Escalade V-Series Story15:00 – Dealer Influence on Car Sales16:00 – Tesla & Direct-to-Consumer Models16:55 – Ford Report Card20:00 – Ford vs GM in EVs22:30 – Future of Electric Vehicles25:00 – Dodge Charger EV Debate27:15 – Lessons from the 70s & 80s31:20 – The Role of Software33:00 – Ford, GM & Chinese Competition35:00 – Branding, Names & Belief Systems40:00 – NAFTA & Global Trade45:00 – U.S. vs China in EVs54:00 – Meritocracy & Leadership1:00:45 – General Motors Report Card1:12:00 – German Luxury Brands Today1:13:45 – Porsche & Toyota SWOT1:18:20 – Tesla Design & Cybertruck Debate1:21:45 – Lucid & Stellantis SWOT1:24:00 – Bob Lutz Legacy1:26:00 – Closing Reflections#BobLutz #GM #Ford #Stellantis #BMWFor driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCarsDownload the MotoManTV Podcast @https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOthttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcastConnect with us here:https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/https://x.com/MotoManTVProudly shot on Sony’s Cinema line of Cameras