The Bucket Seat

Right. So here's what happened.Trevor and Bonar found themselves in Montreal ... which, as cities go, is rather lovely even when it's raining sideways... on a mission with the Policaro Group to introduce a Danish hypercar company called Zenvo to the Canadian market. And by the time you're hearing this, Zenvo Toronto is officially a thing. You're welcome, Central and Eastern Canada.Their guest is Mark Harrison, Zenvo's Chief Commercial Officer, a man who has somehow managed to work at MINI, BMW, McLaren, Pininfarina, and Praga before ending up at the controls of what is essentially a 1,850 horsepower V12-powered piece of Danish furniture design that happens to do very alarming speeds. The car in question is the Aurora Agil, and it is ... and we don't say this lightly ... absolutely sensational.Mark walks us through his journey from rural England (where apparently the first word he ever spoke was about trucks), through the absolute minefield of launching the BMW MINI to a hostile British press, into the rarefied air of hypercars. There's chat about the death ... or rather the very much alive status ... of the V12, why Danish chair design has more to do with supercars than you'd think, and a rather brilliant bit about the Aurora's instrument cluster that would make Q from James Bond quietly proud.There's also a genuinely interesting conversation about what "experience" actually means when everyone in the hypercar world claims to offer one, and why the partnership between the Policaro Group, WISAC Group, and Zenvo might just be the best thing to happen to Canadian car culture since someone decided to put a Tim Hortons inside a gas station.This one was recorded on location at the Royalmont in Montreal - so excuse the less than perfect sound quality.

Bonar and Trevor sit down with Nhu Nguyen...a rare technician who doesn’t just work on Porsches, she speaks Porsche.Trained in Canada and now based in sunny California, Nhu works at a small independent shop focused almost entirely on classic, air-cooled cars. Along the way, she earned one of the brand’s most respected credentials: Porsche Classic certification—becoming the first woman ever to achieve it.We cover Nhu’s late-career leap into the trades, what it actually takes to become Porsche Classic certified, and why classic work is often about undoing what previous hands have done. Nhu also shares practical buying advice for anyone dreaming of an air-cooled 911, the tools she swears by, and the mindset that separates great technicians from average ones.If you love air-cooled lore, craftsmanship, and the reality of keeping old machines alive, this one’s for you.Guest: Nhu NguyenFind Nhu: @dear_new

It’s Halloween week on The Bucket Seat and the auto industry is just as spooky — from Subaru’s return to performance glory, to GM’s plan to kill Apple CarPlay, and Toyota building a luxury brand above Lexus.What’s inside: Subaru STI Resurrection: Dual concepts — gas and EV — at the Japan Mobility Show. Nostalgia meets electrification. GM vs. CarPlay: The bold (or boneheaded) decision to cut Apple and Google out of future dashboards. Toyota’s New “Century” Brand: Moving above Lexus to challenge Rolls and Bentley. Mitsubishi Elevance Concept: A quad-motor adventure EV that looks ready for Iceland, not the mall. Germany’s Chip-Sharing Pact: Automakers teaming up to survive another shortage. Ferrari’s Record Profits: The hybrid era hits the sweet spot between performance and conscience. Lucid’s Level-4 “Earth” EV: Autonomy hype or genuine leap forward?Hosted by Bonar Bulger and Trevor Byrne, this episode blends industry insight with the same garage-floor curiosity that drives the show. From design obsessions to tech overreach, we’re figuring out what really matters in cars right now.Listen wherever you get your podcasts — and keep an eye out for our next Project Ignition drop.

In this episode of The Bucket Seat, we sit down with two-time Rolex 24 at Daytona winner and Canadian racing driver Daniel Morad for an open and fascinating conversation about the realities of motorsport—on and off the track.From his early days hustling for sponsorships in karting to standing on the top step at Daytona in a Mercedes-AMG GT3, Dan shares what it takes to compete and win at the highest levels of racing. We dive deep into how sim racing is changing the game and opening doors, the intense preparation (mental and physical) required to reach peak performance, and what it actually feels like to find "flow state" while driving at the limit with everything on the line.We also explore the story behind Moradness, Dan’s lifestyle and performance brand born after his 2017 Daytona win, and how it’s grown into one of the most respected names in sim racing gear.Whether you’re a motorsport fan, a sim racer, or just someone who’s curious about the mindset of elite performers, this episode is packed with insights, stories, and the kind of behind-the-scenes detail you won’t hear anywhere else.Topics Include:Starting young: Karting on a budgetWinning Daytona (twice)What it really takes to drive a GT car at the limitSim racing as a gateway to real motorsportFlow state, performance psychology, and driving “angry”The business of MoradnessBuilding a brand while building a careerParenting, balance, and perspective in a high-speed world🎧 Subscribe to The Bucket Seat wherever you get your podcasts, and follow Daniel Morad:@danielmorad | moradness.comLet us know what you think—or who we should have on next.Host: Trevor ByrneCo-host: Bonar BulgerGuest: Daniel Morad

What does it take to drive real change in the automotive world?In this episode of The Bucket Seat, we sit down with Mathew Growden — aka The Change Optimist — to explore the future of mobility through a lens of optimism, systems thinking, and practical transformation.From his work leading electric vehicle strategy at Google to his broader view of how technology, infrastructure, and consumer behaviour intersect, Mathew offers a sharp but hopeful perspective on what’s next for the car world.We dig into:​The real pace of EV adoption (and what’s still holding it back)​The role of software and services in reshaping the ownership experience​How ecosystems — not just products — will define the next decade of mobility​What it means to be a “change optimist” in an industry built on traditionIf you’re into cars, strategy, or just want to hear from someone working on the front lines of transformation, this one’s for you.

Porsche Canada has officially opened the doors to its first-ever Experience Centre—and we sat down with two key voices behind it. In this episode, Trevor Arthur (CEO, Porsche Canada) and Jennifer Cooper (Manager, PEC Toronto) join us to talk about what makes the centre more than just a track.We get into Trevor’s return to Canada, the vision for Porsche’s future, and the incredible one-of-one GT3 RS designed to mark the launch. Jennifer shares how the PEC was built with intention, from the track layout and Canadian design cues to the art installation and guest experience.Released on Canada Day, this episode is a celebration of homegrown passion, national design, and the people behind one of Porsche’s most ambitious projects to date.

Art Cervantes & Lane Skelton introduce us to their new auction site, RAD For Sale.

Enjoy the wonderful lads from @throttlehouse, James and Thomas. Stay tuned for a new ep every other Wednesday!

In this episode I speak with well known Canadian Drifter, fellow ginger, and extremely nice guy, Riley Sexsmith. He and I discuss how his deep love for automotive began, life as a pro drifter in Canada, how the pro vs grassroots drift scene shapes up, and what he has in store for 2020.

I'm bringing you an episode I recorded back in late summer of 2019, with a group of amazing individuals from a company named LBI Limited. These guys are really the shining example of what most of us car nuts have always wanted to do, but never did..... and Adolfo and Keith from LBI are the ones that for over a decade, have been hunting down and selling some of the most incredible vehicles in north america. I was lucky enough to have sat down at their stunning facility in Pontiac Michigan to have this chat, and as you'll hear, it was during a party they were throwing for none other than, Radwood Detroit. The place was buzzing with car nerdery and particularity of the 80's and 90's vintage era.... it was epic in many ways.

In this episode I speak with Brendan Fallis. You can find him everywhere on Instagram and Youtube, but if you’re lucky enough, you’ll find him where he’s most at home, behind a mixer and turntables.He's a man of many passions, and has made his way into the automotive world in NY over the last few years. His design taste is resoundingly apparent in all facets of his business, ranging from fashion and spirits, to architecture and automotive - a fascinating man in so many respects.

I am very excited to share with you the story of Peter Klutt. Peter is the founder of Legendary Motorcar, and I’ve wanted to speak to him since the day I first started this show. In fact, I wanted to have a good excuse to speak with him LONG before The Bucket Seat existed. So, I hope that you’re settled in, and are ready to be taken for a journey down the path of LMC, with the legend himself, Peter Klutt.

Gary has an incredibly interesting background in the automotive industry, and has been around some of the most interesting cars that have been built, found, and restored in this country - so it's no wonder he ended up behind the wheel of an incredibly fast one, as a professional race driver in the NASCARnext series.