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 & background
7:22 - 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.

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?

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 Concept
19:30 - 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 Cupra
8:55 - 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.

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 Scale
25:20 - 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.

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 Conversions
13:15 - 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.