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Roadster Shop CEO Laurent Potdevin on Pushing Back on the EV Wave | Hot Rod Pod

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From Snowboarding to HOT RODS! NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann chat with Roadster Shop CEO Laurent Potdevin! Laurent's path has taken him from Louis Vuitton, Burton Snowboards, Lululemon, Toms… and now the Roadster Shop! The guys talk to Laurent about Where It All Began, working with Jake Burton, his path to the Roadster Shop, working on a Nitro Dragster with Randy Meyer, thoughts on the EV wave, Cleetus McFarland & the power of social media, Waterman, Drag and Drive, and what's next! Learn more HERE ➡️ https://bit.ly/3OjUB5N HOTRODPod #HOTRODMagazine #MotorTrend 0:07 – Laurent Potdevin! 1:58 – Where It All Began. 8:24 – First meeting with Jake Burton. 16:26 – What attracted you to the Roadster Shop? 20:40 – Working with Randy Meyer. 24:40 – Daily driver. 27:03 – Thoughts on the EV wave. 30:49 – Cleetus McFarland and younger audiences. 38:13 – Cars are a lifelong passion. 43:53 – Influencers. 45:44 – Waterman Racing Components. 52:29 – Drag and Drive. 54:06 – Creating experiences. 57:13 – What's next? MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled with the latest automotive research and news. Get a fast, simple, and free car quote today ➡️ https://quotes.motortrend.com Start your MotorTrend Streaming Free Trial today!
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First Look: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox | MotorTrend

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MotorTrend's first look at the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox reveals its striking new design and interior. Along with the introduction of the new ACTIV trim, it'll be ready to hit dealerships mid-year. Learn more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3SdxgUN #Chevrolet #ChevroletEquinox #MotorTrend Get a fast, simple, and free car quote today ➡️ https://quotes.motortrend.com Start your MotorTrend Streaming Free Trial today!
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We Drove an Autonomous John Deere Tractor With Just an iPhone | MotorTrend

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We were in Vegas. The tractor was in Austin—1,300 miles away. Learn more HERE ➡️ https://bit.ly/3tR3flv #JohnDeere #MotorTrend MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled with the latest automotive research and news. Get a fast, simple, and free car quote today ➡️ https://quotes.motortrend.com Start your MotorTrend Streaming Free Trial today!
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6 Years of Crusher Impala Glory! | MotorTrend

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The 1969 Chevy Impala, also known as the Crusher Impala, has been a staple for the Roadkill Universe ever since its first introduction in 2016. From starting out as a surprise for the Mighty Car Mods crew to becoming Freiberger’s own personal burnout machine, the Crusher Impala has had years of progression through long hours of upgrades and improvements. Take a trip down the drag strip as we show you every appearance and upgrade to the Crusher Impala on Roadkill and Roadkill Garage! #motortrend #roadkill #roadkillgarage MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled with the latest automotive research and news. Get a fast, simple, and free car quote today ➡️ https://quotes.motortrend.com Start your MotorTrend Streaming Free Trial today!
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Tom Nelson on Creating NRE, Crashing in Iceland, and the Artistry of Engine Building | Hot Rod Pod

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NHRA's Brian Lohnes and HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann chat with Nelson Racing Engines Founder, Tom Nelson! Tom takes us through the highs and lows of his career, telling never-before-heard stories like putting Twin Turbos in an airboats, and plummeting off 50-foot cliffs in Iceland! The guys talk to Tom about the genesis of Nelson Racing Engines, StreetFire.net, how the show "Driven" got started, the formula off-roading crash in Iceland, reevaluation after the crash, the artistry of engine building, the F-Bomb '73 Camaro, Tuatara, 2019 Ridler Award, and why we're in the wild west era of HOT RODDING! Learn more HERE ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ObjwIG 2:03 – 40,000 hp HOT ROD shoot! 3:14 – Where It All Began. 6:48 – The Go Kart that started it all. 10:16 – Street Racing. 12:52 – The start of Nelson Racing Engines. 18:34 – First NRE projects and learning the business. 21:57 – First PRI Show. 22:59 – From StreetFire.net to YouTube. 28:35 – How "Driven" got started. 33:25 – Formula Off-Roading in Iceland. 35:02 – "We're going off a 50-foot cliff!?" 39:25 – Immediate aftermath of the crash & recovery process. 47:09 – Reevaluating the business. 55:40 – The artistry of engine building. 58:16 – The F-Bomb '73 Camaro. 01:03:34 – The Wild West of Hot Rodding. 01:06:15 – Metal printing with AI. 01:07:35 – NRE x Tuatara. 01:11:46 – The 2019 Ridler Award. 01:16:32 – What's next? #HOTRODPod #HOTROD #MotorTrend MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled with the latest automotive research and news. Get a fast, simple, and free car quote today ➡️ https://quotes.motortrend.com Start your MotorTrend Streaming Free Trial today!
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