MotoManTV Podcast

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.

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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

29:18 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, #futureofcars

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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 

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 #MotoManTV

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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

23:19 - Switching from POV to Storytelling

32:05 - Top 3 Benefits of a Career in Automotive Media

40:53 - The Challenges of Automotive Journalism

47:11 - Personal Values and Career: The Role of Faith

53:57 - The Art of Forgiveness

1:00:04 - The EV Question: Is an EV a Good Only Car?

1:03:00 - Finding Your Voice: The Value of Authenticity

1:07:07 - Outro: Thanking the First Guest

#MilesBranman #MilesPerHr #AutomotiveCareers

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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

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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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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MotoManTV's original podcast, Inside the MotoMan Studio, now becomes a completely separate weekly show with a new home! From our airplane hangar studio, MotoMan shares the details of where to find the new MotoManTV Podcast as well as a glimpse of upcoming guests.

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