MotoManTV Podcast

• He Left a Dream Job at Mazda to Build a Car Company From NOTHING • Derek Jenkins | MotoMan Podcast 007

  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/

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• Jeff Bezos' $25,000 EV Truck Has One Fatal Flaw • Jeff Jablansky | MotoMan Podcast 006

  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 18:49 How Slate Plans to Survive Without EV Tax Credits 24:06 Slate vs. Ford Maverick: The Battle for the Affordable Truck 25:07 Slate's Secret Weapon: The Harley-Davidson Playbook 31:10 Who is Funding Slate? The Jeff Bezos Connection 35:45 SWOT Analysis: Is a Two-Door Truck a Mistake? 39:34 SWOT Analysis: No AWD & Limited Range... Big Problems? 42:56 Why Show a $25k Truck at Pebble Beach? 44:38 Slate's Range Strategy: Why a Smaller Battery Makes Sense 51:24 The Live Demo: Turning a Truck into an SUV in 45 Minutes 56:28 Will Slate Offer Financing? 57:42 The Coming Threat: Ford & Toyota Enter the Fight 59:31 Inside the Slate Factory: From Phone Books to EV Trucks 1:08:33 Outro: What's Your Slate SWOT Analysis?#MotoManTV #SlateAuto #EVPickup #ElectricTruck #EVStartup #MadeInUSA #ElectricVehicles #Tesla #Rivian #CarPodcast #AutoIndustry #EVInnovation #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

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• GM's 2008 Mistake, The EV Lie & The Collapse of Car Media • Craig Cole | MotoMan Podcast 005

  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

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• The story of Alpina with CEO Andreas Bovensiepen | MotoMan Podcast 004

  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-Royce8:13 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 56:43 The Future of Alpina Classic Parts & Service 1:06:52 The NEXT Chapter: The Bovensiepen-Zagato M4 1:12:21 Back to Their Roots: The Future is Limited Editions 1:15:40 Andreas Bovensiepen's 3 Keys to Success 1:16:43 A Special Gift#Alpina #BMWAlpina #AndreasBovensiepen #LuxuryCars #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 us here:https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/https://x.com/MotoManTVProudly shot on Sony’s Cinema line of Cameras

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• The Business of Car YouTube • Miles Branman (@MilesPerHr) | MotoManTV Podcast #003

  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

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