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Bob Lutz • A brutally honest review of today’s car world | MotoManTV Podcast #001
Season 1 · Episode 1
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 • Duration 01:27:14
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 – Introduction
01:20 – Bob Lutz Today
03:50 – EV Battery Breakthroughs
07:00 – Bob Lutz on Business Judgment
09:50 – GM Escalade V-Series Story
15:00 – Dealer Influence on Car Sales
16:00 – Tesla & Direct-to-Consumer Models
16:55 – Ford Report Card
20:00 – Ford vs GM in EVs
22:30 – Future of Electric Vehicles
25:00 – Dodge Charger EV Debate
27:15 – Lessons from the 70s & 80s
31:20 – The Role of Software
33:00 – Ford, GM & Chinese Competition
35:00 – Branding, Names & Belief Systems
40:00 – NAFTA & Global Trade
45:00 – U.S. vs China in EVs
54:00 – Meritocracy & Leadership
1:00:45 – General Motors Report Card
1:12:00 – German Luxury Brands Today
1:13:45 – Porsche & Toyota SWOT
1:18:20 – Tesla Design & Cybertruck Debate
1:21:45 – Lucid & Stellantis SWOT
1:24:00 – Bob Lutz Legacy
1:26:00 – Closing Reflections
#BobLutz #GM #Ford #Stellantis #BMW
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How AI will Change Driving Forever • Michael Roberts - Qualcomm | MotoManTV Podcast #002
Season 1 · Episode 2
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 • Duration 28:58
Qualcomm, once solely focused on the device industry, has been making inroads into the Future of Cars for over a decade now. Starting with basic Car Technology then moving into Autonomous Vehicle Safety and Vehicle to Everything Communication, V2X, Qualcomm, through their Snapdragon Digital Chassis technology is attempting to redefine AI Automotive Technology. Their VP & Head of Global Product, Michael Roberts, sits down with MotoMan to paint a picture of an AI Driving Future.
00:00 – Introduction to Mike Roberts & Qualcomm: The Powerhouse of Automotive AI Chips
00:16 – AI’s Role in the Future of Cars & Driver Assistance Systems
00:28 – Understanding ADAS Safety and Human Error Reduction
00:41 – The “Plumbing of AI”: Qualcomm’s Role in Data Processing
01:17 – Misconceptions: AI vs. Autonomous Driving
01:40 – How Generative AI Will Transform the Car Cockpit
02:32 – Real-Life Use Cases: AI Agents Helping Drivers
03:20 – Qualcomm’s Evolution: From Mobile Chips to Automotive AI
04:52 – Early Qualcomm Automotive Partnerships & OnStar Systems
06:00 – Mobile Innovations Carried Over to Automotive
07:00 – Lessons Learned from Early In-Car Infotainment Systems
08:00 – Building Automotive-Grade Chips & Safety Compliance
09:14 – Customizing Chipsets for Different Automakers
10:01 – Competing in the AI & Automotive Market vs. NVIDIA
10:46 – EVs, Centralized Computing & the Software-Defined Vehicle
11:23 – Why ADAS Will Surpass Human Driving Safety
12:03 – Who Owns the Data? OEMs, Consumers & Qualcomm’s Role
The Business of Car YouTube • Miles Branman (@MilesPerHr) | MotoManTV Podcast #003
Season 1 · Episode 3
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 • Duration 01:07:48
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 brand
The changing landscape of automotive journalism & car media on YouTube vs traditional outlets
The challenges (and opportunities) of turning passion for cars into a full-time career
How 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 genre
How the MilesPerHr channel & making car content on YouTube is a signpost to the future of car media
Whether 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 MilesPerHr
00:20 - Habits of a Successful YouTuber
00:30 - The Perks of Reviewing Cars for a Living
00:44 - Wildest Interactions While Filming 01:40 - From Freelance to Full-Time: Miles's Career
Pivot
04:33 - A Life-Changing Accident: The Wake-Up Call
05:35 - The Long Road to Recovery
07:22 - Consistency & Routine for Success
12:19 - The First Drive Programs: A Journalist's Dilemma
17:41 - Is Content Creation a Grind? The Pressure of YouTube
The story of Alpina with CEO Andreas Bovensiepen | MotoMan Podcast 004
Season 1 · Episode 4
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 • Duration 01:19:05
In this episode, we sit down with Andreas Bovensiepen, CEO of Alpina, to explore the brand’s unique philosophy and enduring legacy. Founded by his father in the 1960s, Alpina has built a reputation for creating refined, high-performance BMWs that blend speed, luxury, and craftsmanship unlike anything else on the road. Andreas shares stories about growing up in the family business, what defines the “Alpina way,” and how the company continues to thrive while staying true to its roots.
If you’ve ever wondered why Alpina builds cars differently from BMW M, their future now that BMW AG has acquired the brand — and why enthusiasts around the world consider them works of art — this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro: Andreas Bovensiepen
1:27 Why Electrification Was Too Risky for Alpina
3:56 What Did BMW Actually Buy From Alpina?
7:04 Alpina's SECRET Engineering for BMW, Mini & Rolls-Royce
8:13 Alpina's Origin: From Typewriters to Tuning
11:29 The Early Partnership That Made Alpina Successful
14:23 The Strategic Shift: From M Competitor to Luxury Brand
20:48 The Story Behind Alpina Blue & Green
22:52 The Niki Lauda Story: How Alpina Helped Him Dodge the Army
28:02 Inside the BMW Z8 Project
39:10 A Champion's Story: Andreas Bovensiepen's Racing Career
42:58 Winning the Nürburgring 24H... In a DIESEL?!
45:57 Race Cars, Airplanes & Wine: The Alpina Lifestyle
52:27 How to Manage Multiple Successful Businesses
Jeff Bezos' $25,000 EV Truck Has One Fatal Flaw • Jeff Jablansky | MotoMan Podcast 006
Season 1 · Episode 6
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 • Duration 01:10:28
In this episode of the MotoManTV Podcast, we discuss the $25,000 EV Revolution: Slate Auto's Customizable EV Pickup.
Is this the electric pickup that finally makes EVs accessible for everyone? The Slate Auto is an ultra-minimal, $25,000 electric workhorse with a radical plan: let the owner decide what their truck should be.
In this special podcast episode, we dive deep with Jeff Jablansky of Slate into the philosophy and engineering behind the blank Slate. We discuss:
The Radical Price: Can the $25,000 EV Pickup win over buyers as the government incentives end?
Modularity & Customization: From a two-seat work truck to a full five-seat SUV, the Slate can transform. We explore the add-on kits, 3D-printed accessories, and DIY personalization.
The 'Anti-Tech' Approach: Why a minimalist interior with crank windows and no giant screen is a feature, not a bug.
Range & Specs: A look at the battery options, mileage, and utility.
The Jeff Bezos Connection: What does the Amazon founder's backing mean for this new EV startup?
Whether you're an EV skeptic, a truck enthusiast, or just looking for an affordable vehicle, the Slate Auto is a game-changer. Tune in!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro: Can This New American Car Company Save Us From $50,000 Cars?
2:37 Why a Top Kia Exec Left to Join a Startup
4:10 What is Slate? The Mission to Make Cars Affordable Again
5:50 A $25k EV Truck That Becomes an SUV? Slate Explained
7:09 The "Bring Your Own Screen" & 3D Printed Parts Concept
12:13 Slate's Real Mission: Bringing Manufacturing Back to the USA
16:29 Building an Automotive "Dream Team" from Volvo, Harley & More
GM's 2008 Mistake, The EV Lie & The Collapse of Car Media • Craig Cole | MotoMan Podcast 005
Season 1 · Episode 5
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 • Duration 01:05:31
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 world
The state of automotive media and how journalism has changed since 2015
What the future holds for car coverage, journalism, and content creators
If 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 Cheap
Cadillac’s Next Chapter: Design, ICE Cars & the Future Beyond Escalade • Bob Boniface | MotoMan Podcast #008
Season 1 · Episode 8
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 • Duration 41:17
In this episode, MotoMan sits down with Bob Boniface, Design Director of @Cadillac , for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of Cadillac design and the brand’s next chapter beyond the CELESTIQ and Escalade. Bob shares his journey from @buick to Cadillac, insights on leading a design team through the EV transition, and why Cadillac is not abandoning internal combustion just yet. From the evolution of American luxury design to what opportunities lie ahead for Cadillac, this episode dives deep into how the brand plans to stay relevant — and aspirational — in a changing automotive world.Chapters:0:00 Intro: Bob Boniface - Cadillac's Design Mastermind0:16 Back to Cadillac: Bob Boniface Returns!0:48 Designing the Buick Wildcat: A New Face1:12 Evolution of an Icon: Reimagining the Cadillac Crest1:42 How a Design Sketch Changed Buick Forever2:30 Inside GM: Cadillac's Unique Standards & Processes3:30 The Cadillac Difference: Material & Switchgear Secrets4:30 Non-Negotiable Design: Sheet Metal Quality Matters5:50 Why Subtle Details Make or Break Luxury Design7:30 Unconventional Path: From Econ Major to Car Designer9:15 Breaking In: Bob's Internship Journey (ASC & Chrysler)9:58 Secret Origin: Designing the Impala SS Concept11:15 Chrysler's "Justice League": Working with Legends12:12 Creating an Icon: The Chrysler 300 Story14:38 Joining GM: Designing the 5th Gen Camaro Concept16:55 Concept King: Crafting the Chevy Volt17:28 Best & Worst Career Moments: Camaro & Volt Insights18:10 Childhood Obsession: How Bob Started Drawing Cars19:00 Earliest Cadillac Memory: The '66 Grille Imprint20:10 Q&A: Getting Into Car Design School21:10 Why a Late Start Helped Bob's Design Career23:15 Buick Wildcat: Gauging Public Reaction & Impact24:20 Buick & China: Why is This Market So Crucial?25:45 What is GM Doing RIGHT Today? Bob Explains26:50 Defining Cadillac: Proportions, Stance & Presence28:30 Keeping the Momentum: Cadillac's Design Future31:05 EV vs. ICE: Balancing Cadillac's Powertrain Strategy33:00 Flexible Future: GM's Architecture Advantage33:45 The Coupe Conundrum: Why Sedans/Coupes Struggle35:35 Is a Modern Cadillac Eldorado Possible?37:05 Celestiq is Just the Beginning: What's Next?37:45 Bob's Current Focus: Leading Cadillac Design39:10 Bob's Wishlist: Bigger Wheels, Better Stance!40:00 Q&A: What Defines a TRUE Cadillac Flagship?40:50 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up#BobBoniface #Cadillac #MotoManPodcast #GeneralMotors #GMDesign #CadillacCELESTIQ #CELESTIQ #CadillacEscalade #AutomotiveDesign #CarDesign #ICEcars #EV #FutureofCadillac #LuxuryCars #AutoIndustry #DesignDirector #TransportationDesignFor driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us Download 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
He Left a Dream Job at Mazda to Build a Car Company From NOTHING • Derek Jenkins | MotoMan Podcast 007
Season 1 · Episode 7
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • Duration 01:47:08
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 @
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They Sent ARMED TROOPS to Steal My $2B Supercar Factory • Steve Saleen | MotoMan Podcast #010
Season 1 · Episode 10
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 • Duration 01:57:11
In this episode of the MotoMan Podcast, we sit down with Steve Saleen — racing legend, car builder, and the man behind some of the most iconic American performance cars ever made.
From selling his house to go racing… to building the original Saleen Mustang… to secretly engineering the Dodge Viper and manufacturing the 2005 Ford GT, Steve shares stories few have ever heard — including the rise and collapse of his $2 billion China venture, complete with a hostile takeover and 500 stolen patents.
This is the untold story of America’s Supercar pioneer, told in Steve’s own words.
Chapters:
0:00 How Far Would You Go to Chase a Dream?
1:50 Welcoming Racing Legend Steve Saleen
3:56 Growing Up in Southern California Car Culture
4:54 The 1956 Porsche That Started It All
6:26 Why He Sold His Porsche for a Shelby Mustang
8:03 My First Shelby: The "Cobra Kai" Car & 4-Foot Flames
11:20 The Near-Fatal Crash: "I Went Off a 200ft Cliff"
16:33 The Hard Lesson & Building a Race Car from a $300 Shell
17:53 My First Race: "The Worst Possible Thing Happened... I Won"
20:23 I Sold My House to Buy a Formula Atlantic Race Car
24:28 The Pivot: From Pro Racer to Car Builder
26:28 Ford’s SVO Plan & Why "America Wants a V8"
30:11 The Original Saleen Business Plan: Fund Racing
32:19 My Sister Funded the First Saleen Mustang
13:06 – Car-to-Cloud Services & Personalized AI Experiences
14:07 – Snapdragon Flex: Combining Cockpit & ADAS on One Chip
15:00 – Expanding Functionality in Lower-Priced Cars
15:55 – Automakers Controlling In-Car Operating Systems
16:21 – Lessons from China: OEM-Owned User Experiences
17:45 – Qualcomm as Trusted Advisor to Global Automakers
18:41 – MotoMan Show Growth & How to Support the Podcast
19:23 – The Future of Cars: AI, Cockpits & Next-Gen Experiences
20:05 – Beyond Robotaxis: Near-Term AI Benefits for Drivers
21:02 – Smarter Cars, Safer Driving & Personalized Entertainment
22:26 – Reducing Driver Distraction with Better AI Systems
23:02 – Regulations, Level 3+ Autonomy & Building Consumer Trust
24:04 – Partnerships with BMW & GM on Advanced Software Stacks
25:27 – Acquiring Arriva & Expanding Qualcomm’s Automotive Software Role
26:23 – Leveraging BMW Learnings Across Other Automakers
27:03 – Audience Question: What Do You Want in Your Next Car?
27:42 – Closing Thoughts: Qualcomm as the “Emperor of Car Chips”
#Qualcomm #SnapDragon #AI
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