Podcast appearances and mentions of jonny lieberman

Not Today Jenn and Eddie welcome car enthusiast and writer Jonny Lieberman. Jonny writes for Motor Trend magazine and can be see recently on an episode of "Jay Leno's Garage". Jonny is here to talk about his love of cars, what are the best cars out there and if you're looking to buy or lease what is the one thing you should always say to the finance guy.  We don't just talk cars, but we talk grwoing up, life, love and a whole bunch of other random things in true "Not Today" fashion. Plus, Florida Man Friday!

Kalle Beck chats again with automotive journalist & Strongman fan Jonny Lieberman to discuss the 2025 Worlds Strongest Man Contest and our predications on the groups and finals.     

This week, Spike is joined by Jonny Lieberman and ICON founder Jonathan Ward to explore the future of automotive engineering. They dive into ICON's electric-converted Bronco, debate Bezos-backed Slate's market potential, and speculate on Porsche's mysterious new halo car teaser while conducting a live texting experiment with Joel McHale. _____________________________________________________

Yo what is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, my good buddy Jonny Lieberman stops by virtually. Please excuse this delay as this episode was recorded in very early March.We discuss MOTA Miami 2025, LA car culture after the December fires and how things are different or not so different, the crazy barn find auction from RM Sotheby's and so much more. Plus, we discuss how Arizona and California Mexican food can't be touched.It's Jonny Lieberman right here on TT! Enjoy!

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Mike Kunigonis, VP & GM of Corning Automotive Glass Solutions. From iPhones to windshields! The guys discuss fiber optics in cars, Gorilla Glass, their partnership with Apple, their newest innovation: Fusion 5, the evolution of glass technology, AR & HUDs, and much more.0:28 - Introduction to Corning Automotive Glass Solutions.2:35 - The Future of Optical Fiber in Vehicles.11:09 - The Shift from Copper to Optical Fiber.12:45 - Durability and Practicality of Optical Fiber.14:40 - Solving for Autonomy.26:26 - Gorilla Glass: Revolutionizing Windshields.33:11 - The Origin of Corning's Partnership with Apple.35:58 - Innovations in Automotive Glass: Fusion 5.41:25 - The Evolution of Glass Technology in Vehicles.54:11 - Future Trends: Augmented Reality and Heads-Up-Display (HUD).Learn more at: www.Corning.com/gorillaglass/worldwide/en/applications/automotive.html

Kalle Beck talks to Special guest Jonny Lieberman Automative journalist and Strongman fan!   You can follow Jonny on Instagram

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Everrati Founder & CEO Justin Lunny. Everatti is electrifying your favorite classics! From Mercedes, to Porsche, to Land Rover and more! Some classics are just better electrified!0:07 - Introduction to Everati and Electric Resto Mods.2:17 - Everati's Mission and Unique Approach.4:50 - Addressing Criticism from Automotive Enthusiasts11:31 - Diving into the Electric Porsche 911 (964) RSR.19:40 - Pricing and Sourcing Donor Vehicles.27:35 - Let's Talk Porsche...30:49 - The Enduring Appeal of Classic Cars.34:01 - Porsche: A Blend of Tradition and Innovation.39:39 - Engineering the Land Rover.43:11 - Driving Experience: Old vs. New.45:59 - Porsche Artificial Sound.48:34 - Reviving the Lamborghini LM002.53:44 - Future of Everrati: Expanding Horizons.Learn more at everrati.com

Spike sits down with Peter Nam of Gunther Werks to break down the philosophy behind their track-ready, street-legal Porsche 993 builds. They get into the details of the Gunther Werks Turbo and discuss the evolution of Porsche modifications. Plus, Zuckerman reacts to Tesla suing drivers, Jeep's in-car popup ads, and some wild ‘Dear Zuckerman' listener letters. _____________________________________________________

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Scout Motors President & CEO, Scott Keogh! The guys discuss Scout's Reemergence into the Market with the Scout Traveler SUV & Terra Truck, Market Demand for EREVs, their Unique Electrification Strategy, Community UX Infotainment System, Consumer Reception, and How Their Plan to Refresh on the Modern American Truck & SUV Market.0:08 - The Vision Behind Scout's Revival.3:36 - Understanding Electric Range Extended Vehicles (EREVs).8:54 - Market Timing and Consumer Demand for EREV SUVs.9:11 - Getting a Look at the Scout Traveler & Scout Terra.12:00 - The Evolution of Scout's Electrification Strategy13:08 - Technical Considerations of EREVs vs. Pure EVs.17:55 - Consumer Reception and Market Insights.19:48 - Multi Platform Approach.23:10 - Understanding Customer Habits.27:17 - Understanding Scout Motors' Relationship with Volkswagen.31:17 - Navigating Complexity in EREVs.35:15 - The Role of Traditional Manufacturers in EV Transition.39:34 - User Experience and Community Engagement.41:11 - Direct To Consumer Sales Approach.44:07 - Innovative Design Choices in Scout Motors.51:02 - Community UX Infotainment System, Software Architecture and Over-the-Air Updates.56:54 - Brand Identity and Market Positioning.01:00:42 - Future Models and Market Strategy.01:04:32 - Challenges and Opportunities in the Truck & SUV Market.01:08:40 - Building an American Brand for the Future.

This week on Spike's Car Radio, things get messy—literally. The guys dissect a bizarre memo from Stellantis about a bathroom defiler, break down Super Bowl madness, and relive the insanity of the Ice Race. Spike reviews the 2025 Lamborghini Revuelto, debates the shifting EV landscape, and tackles a persistent Instagram troll. Plus, Waymo vandalism and a botched ad read. _____________________________________________________

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Dodge CEO, Matt McAlear! The guys dive into the all new Dodge Charger Daytona(EV & ICE), the "Fratzonic" artificial sound, their transition to EVs, how the new administration may shake things up, generational perspectives on EVs, defining success for the Charger EV, Hornet, Durango, Viper, EV adoption, and other opportunities for Dodge in the Stellantis family.0:07 - About our guest.1:58 - QOTD. - New Administration.6:34 - New Trump Administration.9:15 - Dodge's Unique Product Strategy.11:29 - Exploring the 2025 Charger Daytona: A New Era of Muscle Cars.15:33 - Dual Platform Design.18:57 - Will we see a V8?22:30 - "Fratzonic" artificial sound.26:44 - One-pedal driving options.28:18 - Charging: Understanding the Buyer.32:32 - Dealer Perspectives.33:17 - Generational Perspectives on EV Technology.37:19 - No Burnouts!? Performance and Physics of EVs.39:57 - User Experience and Customization in EVs.41:12 - Challenges and Growth of the Hornet.44:07 - Performance and Market Positioning of the GLH.45:02 - Future of Durango and SUV Platforms.47:10 - Compliance and the Future of V8 Engines.48:32 - The Legacy and Future of the Viper.50:04 - Opportunities for Dodge in the Stellantis Family.52:19 - Benchmarking Against Competitors.54:20 - Global Market Dynamics and EV Adoption.59:13 - The InEVitable Shift Towards EVs.

TONIGHT: Going LIVE @ 5P for a big one with @jonnylieberman (and his son Richard) • It's been quite a while so there's a lot to catch up on • GVBC is back… and the people rejoiced • Plus: A Speedy Sponsor, @weirdoughs.pizza delivery and @mc3films is in-studio along with @babesinclassics • It's a party in Studio 11... as well as anything you want to talk about: Join us LIVE @ 5P on YouTube & Facebook or jump on the IG “LIVE from the desk” @ 530P #thankyou for being with us

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with the Executive Director of Energy Independence Now, Brian Goldstein! Learn more at EINow.com & DriveH2.org!0:57 - Question of the Day - Choosing The Right EV.9:27 - What is Energy Independence Now13:40 - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's Hydrogen Highway Initiative.19:12 - Where Are We With Hydrogen Stations?21:00 - Infrastructure Challenges.26:41 - Advancements in Hydrogen Dispensing Technology.30:47 - Demand vs. Supply: The Hydrogen Dilemma.40:02 - The Future of Hydrogen Vehicles: Opportunities and Challenges.46:05 - The Environmental Impact of Our Energy Choices.49:03 - Navigating the Hydrogen Debate.55:18 - Personal Journey: From Alabama to Environmental Advocacy.01:06:27 - The Future of Hydrogen in Transportation.01:09:02 - Funding the Hydrogen Movement: Challenges and Opportunities.

Join Spike and James Pumphrey (creator of Donut Media's first series, "Up To Speed" and recent founder of the YouTube channel Speeed) as they discuss everything from James's comedy roots to his journey into automotive content creation. They also discuss why James left Donut Media, the creative drive behind his new channel, and his deep love for classics like his modified E30 BMW.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Wall Street Journal's Sean McLain! The group discusses Sean's Book (Boundless: The Rise, Fall, & Escape of Carlos Ghosn) & Documentary (Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn), about the unprecedented story of one of the most feared and admired automotive executives - Carlos Ghosn.1:22 - Die Hard!05:05 - Sean's Path into Automotive Journalism.09:20 - Covering The EV Industry for WSJ.13:43 - The Fall of Fisker.22:58 - The Complexities of Automotive Manufacturing.27:33 - Nissan's Transformation and Challenges.35:28 - The Carlos Ghosn Investigation.38:58 - Secret Investigation: Unraveling the Charges.40:08 - The Compensation Controversy of Carlos Ghosn.45:33 - Public Perception and Personal Identity.48:50 - The Escape.56:58 - Aftermath and Legacy of Carlos Ghosn.01:02:01 - Lightning Round: The Future of the Automotive Industry. 01:03:39 - Toyota's Long Term Future.01:12:43 - Are EVs InEVitable, for all?01:17:08 - Could Chinese EVs dominate the global EV market?

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Founder & CEO of Range Energy, Ali Javidan! The guys chat with Ali about his incredible resume (Ground Control Suspension, Tesla, Google, Zoox, Dinan), Tesla before & after Elon Musk, bringing the original Tesla Roadster & Model S to life, AND they talk all about his new company, Range Energy - Electric Powered Trailer Systems! Learn more at Range.Energy!0:28 - About our guest...2:07 - Ali's professional history & background7:22 - Aging Infrastructure and Heavy EVs. 9:52 - Ali's Path to Working on the First Tesla Roadster.14:25 - Early Days of Elon Musk's Takeover at Tesla.16:36 - Building the First Tesla Model S.22:14 - Inspiration for Tesla's Turbine Wheels.25:05 - Initial Reactions to "CLS" Model S Rollout.27:18 - History of Tesla's Integrated System. 30:14 - Elon's First Principles Thinking.36:36 - Internal Response to MotorTrend Naming Tesla Model S the 2013 Car of the Year.44:32 - BTS - Tesla Model S Reveal Party.48:05 - What is Range Energy? Innovations in Trailer Technology!51:45 - Software Defined Towing: Safety and Control Systems.53:10 - Fuel Efficiency and Emission Reduction.01:02:32 - Refrigeration Trailer Technology.01:07:22 - Driver Experience and Confidence.01:08:28 - Charging Flexibility.01:13:38 - Cost Analysis and ROI.01:17:34 - Complementing Existing Technologies.

Spike, Jonny, and Zuckerman return to the studio to bring an hour of levity amidst the L.A. wildfire tragedy. Car news is discussed, a beautiful Maserati is showcased, and a Lamborghini gets repo'ed! ___________________________________ Please consider donating here: Donate to Those Affected by the California Wildfires: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/california Help Rebuild Palisades Charter High School: https://givebutter.com/raisepali Support Palisades Charter High School Lacrosse: https://gofund.me/2D8723ED ________________________________________ Sponsors:

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with MotorTrend's Mexico Editor, Miguel Cortina! Miguel talks about the success of his TWO documentaries for MotorTrend - "China's Big Bet On Mexico" & "Why America Is Struggling With EVs".0:35 - Question of the Day: Concerns About EV Charging Infrastructure.3:24 - About today's guest: MotorTrend's Mexico Editor.6:45 - Miguel's Documentary Success.11:20 - The Rise of Chinese Automakers in Mexico.18:22 - Viral Success of Jonny's article, "You're Being Lied To About EVs".25:52 - "Why America Is Struggling with EVs" Documentary.29:00 - Engaging with Politicians on EV Policies.36:52 - The Recycling Revolution in EVs.39:36 - Understanding the Grid and EV Adoption.42:24 - The Supply Chain Dilemma: Minerals Processing In the U.S.45:58 - What's In Your Battery?48:13 - Public Policy and the EV Landscape.53:16 - NEVI Infrastructure Bill.55:42 - The Role of Charging Infrastructure.01:00:20 - Consumer Perspectives on EVs: Convenience & Price.01:04:52 - Lessons From Creating The Docs.01:06:08 - Are EVs InEVitable?

Join Spike, Zuckerman, and Jonny Lieberman on new car legislations, newly available car imports, and a NASCAR inspired Waymo Driver. Not to mention, get the lowdown on Johnny's epic GR Corolla mods and more!

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with GM's Director of Advanced Design in California, Brian Smith! Brian discusses his 30 years of designing for GM, the Future of Cadillac EVs, Formula 1, Lessons from Chinese EVs, Autonomy, innovations in user experience, and more! 0:43 - Jaguar's Type 00 Concept Unveiled.6:07 - Brian's Background in Car Design.13:19 - Favorite Projects Over the Years: The Cadillac Sixteen Concept19:30 - Cadillac Coupes?22:16 - Rebranding EVs.26:56 - The Celestic: Cadillac's Flagship EV.34:42 - The Evolution of Electric Vehicles at GM.39:00 - Designing for the Future: Balancing Digital and Analog.46:47 - Jaguar's Rebranding and the Future of Luxury Cars.52:30 - Cadillac's Bold Moves in the EV Market.53:43 - Formula 1.59:30 - Radical Look of the Silverado & Sierra EV.01:01:24 - The Impact of Chinese EVs on Global Design.01:04:12 - Innovations in User Experience and Technology. 01:08:52 - Looking Ahead: What's Next for GM and Cadillac.01:11:33 - Resistance to EVs.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz North America, Dimitris Psillakis! Dimitris discusses the E-Class winning MotorTrend's 2025 Car of the Year, the Introduction of the Electric G-Class, current hurdles for EV adoption, Level 3 Autonomous Driving with Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot, Formula 1, innovations in AI, and how to balance the transition to the Software Defined Vehicle era!0:41 - About our guest, Dimitris Psillakis.5:09 - Celebrating the E-Class: MotorTrend's 2025 Car of the Year!7:26 - The Electric G-Class: A New Era of Off-Roading.16:42 - Narrative Change in EV adoption.19:46 - Changing Customer Mindsets: From Range Anxiety to Charge Anxiety.25:31 - Balancing the Transition to Software Defined Vehicles.35:32 - Level 3 Autonomous Driving with Mercedes-Benz's Drive Pilot.40:08 - Performance and Electrification in AMG.46:54 - The Impact of Formula 1 on Sales.52:40 - Transitioning from Lewis Hamilton to New Drivers.55:20 - Challenges of the Mercedes-AMG ONE.58:07 - AI Innovations.01:03:00 - Brand Value in Global Markets.01:04:20 - Personal Insights and Future Directions.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Cupra CEO, Wayne Griffiths! After much success in the European market, Cupra will be heading to the U.S.! 0:35 - QOTD - Why aren't Independent Gas Stations adding EV Chargers? 5:19 - About Cupra8:55 - Introducing Cupra! Success in Europe and Plans for the US.13:12 - Understanding the US Market and Consumer Preferences.22:36 - Cupra's Product Strategy and Future Offerings.25:58 - Volkswagen Group.31:20 - Cupra's Unique Product Strategy.34:00 - Understanding the U.S. Market Dynamics.35:05 - Building Brand Desirability Over Awareness.39:47 - Lessons from Past Automotive Launches.44:00 - Flexibility in Powertrain Strategy.45:00 - Rollout of Electrification.48:34 - Designing for the Driver Experience.51:46 - Wayne Griffith: A Journey Through Cars.

Spike, Matt Farah, and Jonny Lieberman dive into California fires, billion-dollar car collections, and how the Rivian R1S stacks up against the Tesla Model X. Plus, is the Ford Mustang GTD really as fast as a Porsche 918 Spyder?

MotorTrend's Ed loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Zero Emission Industries (ZEI) CEO, Joe Pratt to talk all about HYDROGEN BOATS! Why does Hydrogen make sense for Maritime use? Let's get into it!0:45 - Could Deregulation Lead to Faster Hydrogen Adoption?3:20 - Introduction to ZEI (Zero Emission Industries).4:27 - The Case for Hydrogen in Maritime Transportation.6:04 - Bunker Fuel vs. Hydrogen: Environmental Impact.12:35 - Innovations in Hydrogen Technology: The Sea Change Project.20:20 - Hydrogen vs. Batteries at Scale25:20 - Hydrogen Infrastructure and Refueling Solutions.28:27 - Where do you get the Hydrogen?34:07 - Hydrogen Speedboat - The FCV Vanguard! Changing Perceptions of Hydrogen.40:44 - FCV Vanguard Design Choices: Propeller vs. Jet Power.47:45 - Reception from the public?48:50 - Hydrogen in Shipping: Challenges and Opportunities.50:15 - Understanding Hydrogen Grades and Their Implications.55:15 - Business Model.01:03:52 - Hydrogen in Aviation: Feasibility and Future.01:09:00 - The Future of Hydrogen vs. Electric Vehicles.

Jay Leno joins Spike Feresten and Jonny Lieberman for cars, CONSPIRACIES, and comedy. Jay sets the record straight on wild theories about his recent accident and shares how he performed stand-up the same night. The crew dives into the restoration of Jay's 1952 Talbot-Lago, Jaguar's bold rebrand, Stellantis' challenges in the auto industry, and why the Chevrolet Corvair is America's most misunderstood classic. Plus, hilarious road stories, strong hotel opinions, and insights into the intersection of cars and comedy.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Moment Motor Company Founder & CEO, Marc Davis! "When you think about driving a classic (car) every day, this is the best way to do it." - Marc Davis.0:42 - About our guest.2:50 - Converting classic cars into EVs since 2017.4:50 - The Evolution of Electric Vehicle Components.8:52 - Crashed Teslas.10:00 - Challenges of Classic Car Conversions13:15 - It's not for every classic!18:30 - Driving Experience: Preserving Classic Car Feel.20:41 - Current Technologies and Future Directions.22:00 - Manual transmissions??29:04 - 1966 Porsche 912 conversion story.30:57 - Cost and Client Experiences.32:04 - Unique challenges; the 1966 Austin-Healey.39:37 - The Evolution of Classic Cars.44:39 - Other cars?48:00 - From Passion to Profession.56:15 - Challenges in Electric Conversions; Scout 80.59:10 - Scale of the company. Waiting list.01:01:04 - Client Stories and Unique Projects.01:11:54 - Industry Connections and Future Innovations.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with COO & Co-Founder of ItsElectric, Tiya Gordon! Tiya talks about her company's mission to tackle urban charging challenges with curb-side chargers in YOUR city! Ask them for a charger - it's FREE! Join the waitlist at www.itselectric.us/join0:36 - QOTD - New Adm inistration.1:30 - Elon Musk's influence and the potential impact on EV policies.4:43 - Introduction of guest Tiya Gordon and her unique perspective on EVs.7:00 - About ItsElectric and their mission to tackle urban charging challenges8:32 - Challenges in adapting U.S. electrical infrastructure for EV charging.10:14 - Innovative solutions by "It's Electric" leveraging building power.13:30 - Cost-effective, simple, and durable charger designs for cities.16:12 - User-friendly approach: BYO cables and addressing accessibility concerns.26:50 - Encouraging proper charging habits and addressing behavioral shifts.30:18 - Regulations, parking challenges, and community-driven charger placement.34:13 - "Ask us for a Charger! It's FREE!"35:37 - Financial incentives for landlords and scaling partnerships.40:04 - Reducing barriers to urban EV adoption through thoughtful design.43:08 - Residential areas too!45:01 - The origin story of ItsElectric.56:08 - Affordability challenges and addressing the need for accessible EV options.01:01:31 - Charger design. 01:03:55 - Partnerships with rideshare companies and the future of urban EV infrastructure.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Tire Rack's SVP Marketing, Woody Rogers, to talk all about TIRES! No matter the vehicle, they need tires! The guys discuss the history of Tire Rack, three top tire tips, how to make a more informed tire purchase decision, EV tire myths, Winter vs Summer tires, heat cycling, tire shaving, and more!0:59 - QOTD - Fleet EVs. 9:44 - Woody's history at Tire Rack.12:35 - Heat cycling tires.16:33 - 12 distribution centers in the U.S.18:41 - Test tracks!20:19 - Testing Program - BMW 3 series and beyond.23:29 - Woody's EV road trip from Texas to Indiana.31:08 - Three tips for every tire customer.39:30 - Making a more informed decision.46:17 - EV tire myths debunked.52:50 - Balancing range/efficiency & traction/handling.56:48 - Show & Tell example...01:00:21 - Efficiency actually improves as the tire ages! Tesla Model 3 test. 01:02:41 - Tire shaving!01:07:45 - Winter vs Summer vs All-Weather tires.01:10:38 - Geographic regions that NEED winter tires.01:13:34 - Final thoughts.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Nissan's Director of Technology Planning & Research, Jonathon Ratliff, and Director of EV Transformation, Jonathan Miller! The group discusses the move to NACS, the new Nissan Energy Charge Network, MyNissan App, battery storage, ASSBs (All-Solid-State-Batteries), how to make charging easier, and more!0:42 - About our guests!5:15 - Transition to NACS (North American Charging System).12:19 - Charging the Nissan Arya at the Tesla Supercharging Network.14:04 - ANNOUNCEMENT - Nissan Energy Charge Network.18:04 - MyNissan App.23:06 - What is Nissan doing with old Leaf batteries?27:51 - Bidirectional Charging.30:46 - What is EV Transformation?33:06 - Charging solutions for apartment dwellers & workplaces.41:08 - ASSBs (All-Solid-State-Batteries).45:57 - Do EVs need 1000 miles of range?50:44 - Battery/frame integration with ASSBs.53:10 - Hyper Force concept.54:08 - Second Gen Leaf, Chill-Out concept.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Founder/CEO, Jason Marks, and Founder/CTO, Forrest North, of TELO! The guys talk all about their TELO MT1 Urban Adventure Vehicle, their battery tech & crash safety innovations, capabilities of the truck, Software Defined Vehicles, autonomy, the current state of electric pickup trucks, EREV (Electric Range Extended Vehicle), and more!0:42 - Scout is back!7:32 - TELO MT1 - Urban Adventure Vehicle!10:06 - Battery tech innovations.16:57 - Crash safety innovations.26:14 - Genesis of the MT1.30:12 - Lack of small trucks.35:04 - Price?37:22 - What is the truck made of?38:55 - Suspension.41:43 - Monster Tunnel & other specs.47:35 - Reservations & delivery.52:10 - Urban Adventurer. 56:27 - Andy Palmer.01:01:18 - What's inside? Software and beyond.01:05:41 - Payload & Towing capabilities.01:08:00 - Lightning Round - Rivian, F-150 Lightning, Scout, and more.01:12:45 - EREV (Electric Range-Extended Vehicle).01:16:10 - Battery tech advancements.01:20:50 - Final thoughts.

Jonny Lieberman returns and sets the record for longest TST podcast! We cover a LOT of topics including:   His recent endurance racing experience in an E92 M3   How to make a car timeless   Thoughts on the newly-revealed Scout (and why they look like Rivians)   His opinion driving the Pagani Utopia   Why hybrids are stupid   The mods going on Jonny's GR Corolla   What video he'd make if money were no object   How BMW the M2 compares to an E46 M3   Criteria for buying new cars   The Mach-E RallyWhisky vs ScotchAnd more! Recorded October 24, 2024  Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.  New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Tire t-shirt! https://thesmokingtire.com/partners-1 Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast  #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Nissan Americas' Regional SVP & Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira, to talk about the future of the industry, EVs, Software Defined Vehicles, autonomy, Formula E, as well as Nissan's current & future product lineup, including EVs & hybrids!0:40 - About today's guest.6:06 - Why electrification is InEVitable.9:33 - Selling the skeptics.12:28 - ANNOUNCEMENT - Nissan's Plug-In Hybrids are coming to America!18:38 - Educating the customer on the EREV (Plug-In Hybrid).22:01 - Transition to full electrification.26:26 - Timeline for Solid State Battery (SSB) tech.29:36 - Building EV tech in the US.33:25 - Advantages of the Software Defined Vehicle.36:50 - Software development.40:00 - China's unprecedented EV growth.46:56 - Voyah's voice control technology.52:31 - Future product lineup.52:57 - Nissan Chill-Out concept.58:06 - Nissan EREV Truck?01:00:41 - Autonomous vehicles - Tesla Robo Taxi, Waymo.01:07:21 - Ponz' early career.01:14:23 - Formula E.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Grid Operations Manager for California ISO/RC West - Cody Smith! The big question on everyone's mind - "Can the grid handle all these EVs?" Let's discuss...0:36 - Meat smoothie!?5:11 - Guest intro & role of CA ISO.7:52 - Deregulated power grids and market transparency.11:52 - How does the Grid work in America? East, West, & Texas.13:00 - Grid Operations Manager role.14:20 - California's green power initiatives and renewables impact.15:46 - California's progress in 2024.19:37 - EVs contribution to grid and battery technology.21:22 - Why battery technology is the key to a greener grid.24:53 - Power grid reliability, contingency planning, and energy careers.25:55 - Battery storage facilities.34:32 - Daily operations at CA ISO and future of EVs and AI in energy consumption.41:14 - Nuclear energy considerations and reducing natural gas use.46:25 - Grid capacity, Texas grid resilience, and renewables challenges.52:08 - Consumer experiences with solar energy and CA ISO's integration of renewables.56:57 - EV cost benefits and personal experiences.1:01:01 - Climate change effects and power grid reliability.1:04:54 - Environmental impacts of renewable energy installations.1:08:52 - Classic cars, environmental concerns, and the future of EVs.1:12:46 - Fundamental takeaways.1:154:55 - Battery technology advances and desire for fun EVs. *AI was used during the post production process to insert the correct dollar savings amount in the Western Energy Imbalance Market

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with former Head of Uber China and current Founder & CEO of Voistory, Ben Chiang! Ben shares the story of Uber China, ride sharing in China, what led to its demise, Ben's current projects - Volar & Voistory, as well as Ben's outlook on AI & practical tips for getting started!0:15 - About our guest Ben Chiang.2:40 - Ben's background and career path to Uber China.5:01 - Launching Uber China and Overcoming Challenges.11:20 - Uber China rollout, early struggles.20:05 - Strategies and Team Dynamics in Uber China.28:42 - Competition and Market Dynamics in Chinese Ride-Sharing.36:44 - Work-Life Balance and Cultural Challenges.46:18 - DiDi Competition and Transition to Uber HQ.54:40 - Forma - Virtual Try-Ons.56:41 - Entrepreneurial Ventures in AI and Voice Technology - Volar.1:00:32 - Voistory - Interactive Voice Journal.1:06:00 - Future outlook on AI.1:08:16 - Practical tips for using AI.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with former CTO of Lamborghini & current Advisor at Eccentrica, Maurizio Reggiani! Maurizio talks about the Bugatti EB 110, his engineering background, Marcello Gandini, his path to Lamborghini, Audi's acquisition of Lamborghini, the expansion of the Lamborghini brand, and Eccentrica's V12 Lamborghini Diablo restomod!0:54 - Question of the Day5:00 - About our guest.6:37 - Employee No. 2 at Bugatti.8:17 - Bugatti EB 110.12:08 - 6 years at Maserati.14:00 - Educational background.16:12 - Marcello Gandini - Cizeta-Moroder V16T & Diablo.22:04 - Path to Lamborghini.24:37 - Experience at Lamborghini in 1995.26:25 - Baby Diablo & Audi's acquisition of Lamborghini.34:35 - Ferdinand Piech.37:06 - Negotiating powertrain deal with Audi on behalf of Lamborghini.42:06 - Joining VW Group under Lamborghini.44:23 - Expansion of Lamborghini.51:22 - Analog vs Digital.54:37 - First experience with the power of EVs.55:43 - Does performance matter anymore?59:55 - Eccentrica's Lamborghini Diablo Restomod - The "V12".01:07:40 - Sound of the V12.01:10:24 - Adaptive suspension.01:12:43 - Eccentrica making only 19 V12's. Finding a donor car.01:14:10 - Price.01:15:52 - Ban on gas vehicles = growth in the restomod market.01:19:57 - Lamborghini Temerario.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Principal Analyst for Guidehouse Insights, Sam Abeulsamid! The guys discuss misconceptions about battery life, charging infrastructure issues, cheap EVs, lessons learned from the early adoption phase, the viral WhistlinDiesel Tesla Cybertruck durability test fail video, why Tesla abandoned their $25k model, whether NACS is a good idea, Ionna charging network, what "Software Defined Vehicle" actually means, Akio Toyoda's comments about hybrids, licensing tech, Chinese EVs, and more!0:46 - Question of the Day!2:30 - About today's guest.5:09 - What is Guidehouse Insights?8:03 - Misconceptions about battery life.11:00 - Charging infrastructure issues.19:08 - Why aren't there more EVs under $35k?21:44 - Challenges with the Chevy Bolt.25:15 - YouTuber Whistin Diesel and the Cybertruck "fail".27:31 - Why Tesla abandoned their $25K model.30:43 - Initial reaction to Tesla Cybertruck.33:46 - Who's more to blame for increasing pedestrian deaths - bigger vehicles or cell phones?36:05 - Is NACS a good idea?41:06 - Ionna CHarging Network.45:21 - Software-Defined Vehicles(SDV) vs. Hardware Defined Vehicles (the cars we know and love).53:13 - Architectural change.55:34 - Why are they called Software Defined Vehicles?57:59 - Akio Toyoda's comments on hybrids.01:01:17 - Which OEMs aren't going to make it?01:06:50 - Licensing tech.01:09:15 - Chinese EVs. If, when, & will Americans buy them?01:16:21 - Visit Guidehouseinsights.com to learn more!

Ride along with our field correspondents on the X-Shore electric speedboat and learn about the first electric autonomous freighter Yara Birkeland.  Byron, Jen, and Rob journey to Lake Champlain for a sea trial of the Eelex 8000 from Swedish boat builder X-Shore.  Byron shares his design work on the exterior of the Yara Birkeland which replaces 40,000 diesel truck trips a year in Norway.  SO COOL!  Thank you for listening, we love you but like in a good friend way jeez calm down. Please connect on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @theboatyshow, email us at theboatyshow@gmail.com and listen to new shows every Wednesday!  Also, interested in electrification of transport? We highly recommend The inEVitable podcast hosted by Ed Loh and Jonny Lieberman.  Learn about civic planning, design, user experience, economics AND all the engineering and performance goodies. 

Episode 15: We come back down to earth after our week in Monterey only to "fly" private, drive some very expensive Broncos, head up Angeles Crest in the new M3 CS with Jonny Lieberman, recap the Morgan Adams Concours d'Elegance in Colorado and preview our upcoming trips to Salon Privé and the Shelby American Collection!

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with CEO & President of SEMA - Mike Spagnola! SEMA, or Specialty Equipment Market Association, is one of the largest trade shows in America! The guys chat with Mike about the history of SEMA, ushering in the EV era, The Chevron Doctrine, CARB EO, Cal Bill SB301, drivers of tomorrow, & what to look out for this year!0:40 - Special Announcement!3:35 - Question of the Day!8:38 - About our guest...9:41 - His New Nissan Z!13:20 - What is SEMA?14:37 - Scale of the event.16:06 - His first SEMA Show - Las Vegas. Typical SEMA attendee in 1979.19:16 - Bluetooth Driveshaft.22:38 - Where was SEMA with EVs in 2013?24:23 - Year of the Cybertruck?26:38 - Ushering in new technologies.28:08 - EV pushback in the early days?31:48 - What OEMs are in trouble?35:38 - Balancing Chinese products.40:08 - The Chevron Doctrine overturned.45:49 - CARB EO.49:10 - Cal Bill SB301.54:16 - Technology neutral.56:20 - Are you concerned about the new generation of drivers?01:00:09 - Do you own an EV? 01:01:50 - B2B vs Consumer attendees.01:06:30 - What to look out for this year? Live Stream!01:07:40 - Vehicle of the year?

Motortrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Rivian Founder & CEO, RJ Scaringe! RJ talks about EV adoption, Rivian R2, Rivian R3 & R3X, Rivian Commercial Van, Autonomy, Improvements from Gen 1 to Gen 2, NVIDIA partnership, Android Automotive, Unreal Engine, VW partnership, GenAI, international markets, NACS, Halloween mode, and a lightning round!2:26 -Are EVs really InEVitable?4:52 - EV adoption rate.7:56 - How much is cost a factor in adoption8:47 - Excitement around release of R2 & R3.10:27 - R3, & R3X Benchmarks.13:10 - Suspension, electro hydraulic damper.17:44 - Approach to R2.20:56 - R2T? Or R3T?22:04 - Rivian Commercial Van. Consumer delivery van?24:37 - RoboTaxi? Autonomy?27:50 - Improvements from Gen 1 to Gen 2.31:40 - Dual NVIDIA drive.33:04 - Why NVIDIA?35:00 - Android Automotive.36:51 - Unreal Engine.42:00 - AR.43:02 - Uses of GenAI.46:30 - Tactile buttons vs full digital controls?48:33 - VW partnership with XPENG.50:25 - Chinese market vs US market.56:14 - VW partnership.01:04:07 - Lightning Round! FSD App? Heavy Duty Truck? NACS? Open roof? Quad? 01:11:00 - R2 & R3X timing?01:13:33 - Electric door handles.01:14:14 - Subscriptions.01:18:47 - Halloween mode!01:19:08 - New colors coming.01:19:51 - Bi-directional charging?01:23:12 - DTC vs Dealerships.01:25:37 - Tesla.01:26:52 - Porsche.01:30:20 - Rivian sports car??

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman take the podcast on the road to Portland International Raceway for Portland E-Prix to chat with Nissan Formula E Team's Head of Performance & Simulation, Cristina Fernandez, AND Track Side Electronic & System Engineer, Charlotte Henry! The group discusses the Portland E-Prix, specifics about Portland International Raceway, the race strategy of a Formula E team, race simulators, and more! 0:56 - Question of the day! Affordable EVs in America.11:19 - About today's guests.12:44 - Their roles on Nissan's Formula E team.13:42 - Day-to-day.14:38 - On Portland International Raceway.16:21 - Race Simulators.19:46 - Path into motorsports.23:26 - EV Tech.26:31 - Solar race cars?30:32 - What to watch for in the race.33:20 - Tire wear.34:07 - Recharge at a pitstop?35:42 - Race strategy.38:28 - AI?39:10 - Formula E race team vs traditional race team.40:35 - Daily driver & offseason plans.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman take the podcast on the road to the 2024 Portland E-Prix to chat with Nissan Formula E Team's Managing Director & Team Principal, Tommaso Volpe! Tommaso talks about the race season, the evolution of Formula E, the new Gen 4 car, the chess game of Formula E racing, finding the right drivers for Formula E, and more!0:56 - Question(s) of the Day - Formula E.9:50 - About our guest, Tommaso Volpe.11:24 - Goals for the season.13:52 - Team - Cristina Fernandez & Charlotte Henry15:44 - Evolution of Formula E.19:12 - Gen 4 race car.24:43 - The chess game of Formula E racing - Energy Efficiency.25:30 - New Nissan GT-R.26:32 - Sustainable mobility.27:07 - Formula E racing strategy.28:50 - The right drivers for Formula E.31:54 - Formula E vs. F1.33:25 - How Formula E informs daily EV driving.35:54 - What to watch out for.

Have You Heard? Jonny Lieberman joins us for the latest in news, including topics about charging stations, which truck tops the JD Power Initial Quality Survey, the Shelby F-150, the VW and Rivian tie-up, '25 Ram HD powertrain, Land Rover Defender Octa, Lamborghini's lasagna and badge engineering, Ford wants to sell cars again, Aston badges, and, of course more Lieberman. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with MBRDNA Experience Designer, Dalal Elsheikh! What will user experience look like 10-15 years from now? Will we be exclusively looking at screens? What about VR or AR? How will AI be implemented?2:12 - Question of the Day.7:43 - Dalal's role at Mercedes.11:51 - Will Screens be the standard moving forward?15:00 - CarPlay.18:27 - Can cars keep up with the phone companies?22:03 - UX (User Experience) vs UI(User Interface).23:50 - Educational background - From NJU to Art Center.26:37 - Ford. The Factory Studio.32:40 - Wearable tech? 33:36 - Valet/Car Wash improvements.35:00 - VR, AR & HUD.41:36 - Incorporating AI.46:39 - Design inspiration & designing for the future.51:30 - EV pushback & moving goalposts.53:10 - China UX.57:00 - Brand experience.59:00 - Will.I.Am driving experience.01:01:45 - Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge!01:05:50 - Race Service. Travis Scott performance.01:08:00 - Drake vs Kendrick?01:09:19 - DalalDesignLab.com!

Jonny Lieberman makes the trek to the Pod Shed for an enlightening and enthusiastic conversation about everything automotive. Learn about how things really work in the automotive industry, whether he is just an EV homer, and how many times he's been banned by manufacturers. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with stuntman, Rally Champion, X Games athlete, & world explorer - Andrew Comrie-Picard! Andrew talks all about the TransGlobal Car Expedition - the world's FIRST around-the-world expedition through BOTH geographic poles!Learn more at TransGlobalCar.com0:36 - Question of the Day.5:12 - What is the TransGlobal Car Expedition!? The route.6:37 - Never been done before!9:00 - From Canada over the North Pole.11:44 - Driving over the Arctic Ocean!15:02 - Driving over ice plates with aluminum ladders.18:31 - The team.21:00 - Jonny's advice text.24:37 - Scientific purpose for the journey. Ice thickness survey.29:53 - Starlink.33:43 - Light pollution survey.36:04 - Melting ice!37:54 - Logistic support: Air drops, political conflicts, & broken ice runways.43:14 - Vehicles.46:00 - Yemelya Special Mobile Unit.50:00 - Yemelya designer, Vasily Elagin.51:00 - Politicization of the North Pole.53:12 - What's Greenland like?54:07 - Only minus 40 degrees!56:28 - Polar days and shifting ice57:10 - From North Pole to Greenland... over moving ice caps!59:40 - Who paid for all this!?01:01:41 - Lightning Round!

MotorTrend's Ed oh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Electrify Expo Founder & CEO - BJ Birtwell! Want to test drive an EV? Want to learn more about EVs? The guys discuss the mission of Electrify Expo, the EV learning curve, the politicization of EVs, fighting FUD, rapid advancement by the Chinese market, and more!Learn more at ElectrifyExpo.com!0:37 - Question of the Day!8:35 - 3 years of Electrify Expo!11:56 - First tour Tesla signed onto.15:55 - How Tesla joined Electrify Expo16:29 - Ah-ha moments in first year?18:19 - Early EV advocate crowd, & new skeptics.21:54 - EV learning curve.23:37 - 8 city tour!25:11 - Regional differences in consumer knowledge about EVs.25:57 - Not just cars! E-Bikes, Scooters, Electric boats, RVs and more!28:55 - Demos courses!32:20 - Prices?35:33 - Former EV Skeptic - His lightbulb moment about EVs.42:15 - Politicization of EVs.46:07 - While the U.S. argues, China advances.49:48 - Election year, where is the dust going to settle?52:28 - Fighting FUD for EV adoption.57:55 - Power at the Expo?01:02:07 - What is the mission of Electrify Expo?

High performance EV tuning! MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with RyWire Founder/Owner, Ryan Basseri! Ryan discusses his EV S2k - a Honda S2000 with a Tesla Motor & batteries, his first EV conversion with Bisimoto, his Honda Civic EG & EK conversion kits, and more!0:45 - Question of the Day - EV Trolls.6:50 - Honda guy.9:00 - Honda tuning.10:31 - The EV S2k - Tesla-Powered Honda S2000!13:38 - AEM.16:40 - First EV conversion with Bisimoto - Porsche 911.22:44 - Final specs on EV S2k.27:02 - Honda Civic conversions.29:17 - Honda Civic EG kit.35:55 - Quick charging?39:17 - Cooling & heating.42:13 - Cost.42:57 - Smog exempt!45:23 - Engine simulation.49:17 - Thoughts on Regen?50:23 - Honda Civic Ek.53:10 - Lucid, Model 3 or Model Y?55:39 - How it all started!01:02:50 - SEMA.01:04:21 - RyWire.com, RyWire on YouTube, @RyWire_MotorSport on IG!

Jonny Lieberman returns to talk about the Lucid Sapphire; how we deal with imposter syndrome; the Corvette Z06; he asks about the Ioniq 5 N; we wax about the magic of Aston; and more! Recorded May 17, 2024 AutoTempest has all the cars. One search. Head to Autotempest.com/tire now so they know we sent you. That is Autotempest.com slash tire and start searching for your next car. Head to the Apple App Store right now and download the Tinker App. It's like having a pro mechanic in your pocket. Go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE for 20% off. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman