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Magnus Walker on EVs, Porsches, and the Future of Driving

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In this episode of The InEVitable by MotorTrend, hosts Ed Loh and Jonny Lieberman sit down with the one and only Magnus Walker—fashion icon, Porsche collector, designer, and automotive outlaw. Magnus opens up about his love-hate relationship with EVs, why Porsche’s electric strategy might be backfiring, and what the brand needs to do to stay true to its roots. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about his TWR Supercat project, working with Pininfarina, and his upcoming Porsche book collaboration with Hannah Elliott. From racing at Goodwood to collaborating with design houses, Magnus brings his unfiltered takes on branding, car culture, motorsport, and the future of driving passion. #MotorTrend #TheInEVitable #MagnusWalker #Porsche #EVs #CarCulture #AutomotivePodcast #Supercat #Pininfarina #JDM #Design #Motorsport 0:00 – Welcome to The InEVitable
1:15 – Introducing Magnus Walker: The man, the myth, the beard
3:00 – From Sheffield to LA: How Magnus built his outlaw empire
5:25 – Why Magnus avoided talking EVs (and why he’s here now)
8:00 – Magnus on Porsche’s EV strategy and the Taycan dilemma
10:45 – EV realities: charging, range anxiety, and road trip pain
14:30 – Driving the 2,000-hp Pininfarina Battista
16:45 – Do brands still matter in the EV era? Magnus weighs in
20:30 – Porsche’s marketing vs. motorsport: the disconnect
25:30 – Formula E, heritage, and the problem with spec racing
28:00 – The real “Swiss Army knife” 911: Magnus’ 200k-mile Turbo S
33:00 – Are modern Porsches too expensive for enthusiasts?
35:15 – The most underrated Porsches you can buy now
38:00 – Collaborations, creativity, and Magnus’ approach to design
43:00 – The story behind the TWR Supercat project
47:00 – Goodwood success and the art of polarizing design
52:00 – Magnus on branding, inspiration, and his Porsche book
59:00 – Upcoming Goodyear IROC film and what’s next
01:04:00 – Car culture events: Pebble, The Quail, and the Wynn Concours
01:06:30 – Wrapping up with gratitude (and marmalade) MotorTrend is the ultimate destination for gearheads looking for the latest automotive research and news. Find the right car, truck or suv for you.
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Off‑Road & Off‑Grid in a $500,000 Overlanding RV (Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt)

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We take the Alabama‑built Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt deep into Utah to see if a half‑million‑dollar overlanding rig can deliver true off‑grid comfort. Packed with 120 gallons of clean water, 16.8 kWh of lithium‑ion batteries, a full bath and kitchen, and two queen beds in a posh 140 sq ft cabin, the Hilt is made to go way beyond pavement—then live well when you get there. Where we went
Lone Rock Beach (Lake Powell) → Glen Canyon National Recreation Area → Alstrom Point’s sweeping overlook → Smoky Mountain’s 1,200‑ft switchbacks → Escalante → a tight sandstone canyon and a star‑soaked campfire. How it drives
Ram 5500 chassis with a 360‑hp Cummins diesel inline‑six and 8‑speed automatic. LiquidSpring suspension (3 modes, 5 ride heights) that monitors inputs 1,000×/second—yielding body control that’s tighter than a GMC Hummer EV. Confident pace on gravel (30–40 mph); on steep climbs the narrow powerband can bog between 1st and 2nd, but manual shifts help. Off‑road hardware
Low‑range transfer case • 10.5" ground clearance • 41" Continental MPT 81 tires • 20,000‑lb winch • Three‑point camper mount lets the composite box pitch and roll independently of the frame, so it walks stair steps gracefully. Living off‑grid
Power leveling at camp • 15,000‑BTU roof A/C (plan your battery use!) • Removable two‑burner induction cooktop • Power‑deployed awning • Quiet, separate cab and camper • Dinette converts to a queen; loft bed adds a second queen. Slept better than at home. Price & perspective
MSRP: $499,722. Think of it as twice the cost of a 911 GT3—or half a SoCal starter home—and it undercuts an EarthRoamer LTX by about $300,000… which, by gearhead math, basically makes it free. #Overlanding #Vanlife #StorytellerOverland #GXVHilt #LakePowell #Utah #OffGrid For more on the GXV Hilt.
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Inside GM’s Future: AI Cars, Hands-Free & Eyes Off Driving, and Next-Gen Batteries

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In this episode of The InEVitable by MotorTrend, host Ed Loh takes you inside GM Forward — General Motors’ technology showcase in New York — to explore the company’s electrified, autonomous, and AI-driven future. From new lithium manganese-rich batteries that cut costs while keeping range high, to hands-free, eyes-off driving coming to the 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ, and even Google Gemini AI built directly into millions of GM vehicles — this episode dives into every major innovation reshaping the automaker. You’ll hear from the engineers, designers, and executives behind GM’s next generation of mobility, including: Gary Cygan – Director of Platform Engineering
General Motors Kurt Kelty – VP of Battery Propulsion and Sustainability
General Motors Aseem Kapur – Chief Revenue Officer
GM Energy Baris Cetinok – Sr. Vice President Software & Services, Product and Design, General Motors David Richardson – Sr. Vice President of Software Services
General Motors Key topics:
⚡️ GM’s unified computing architecture for all vehicles

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What It’s Like to Win a NASCAR Race with Alex Bowman | HOT ROD Pod: Where It All Began

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Alex Bowman chats with HOT ROD Pod about his passion for wrenching on high-powered C6 Corvettes, including a 1,000hp drift car and 1,200hp ZR1, and how growing up in his dad’s body shop set him on the path to racing. He reflects on the sacrifices of late-night cross-country trips to go to races in Quarter Midgets, filling in for Dale Jr. and Jeff Gordon to earn his No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports ride, and the razor-thin margins in Cup competition where a half-tenth of a second can make or break a weekend. Still addicted to the sport, Bowman owns midget and sprint car teams (doing most of the prep himself) and plans to stay in the automotive world long after his Cup career.

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Driveway Dreams Ep. 2 | HOT ROD Brings a High School’s ’55 Chevy Back to Life | MotorTrend

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Driveway Dreams, presented by Hagerty, is HOT ROD’s series where we bring life back to classics that have been sitting too long. In each episode, our crew helps enthusiasts who’ve stalled out on their project cars, whether they ran out of time, money, or just got in over their heads. In Episode 2, HOT ROD Editor-in-Chief John McGann and Lucky Costa work on a 1955 Chevrolet shop project from Redondo Union High School that needs serious help before students can get behind the wheel. From replacing worn steering components and bleeding brakes to refreshing the suspension and cooling system, they work to get this classic back to drivable condition.
Projects like this prove that hot rodding isn’t just about cars, it’s about the people who keep the culture alive and pass it on to the next generation. Learn more about Hagerty here: https://bit.ly/4mK521W #HOTROD #MotorTrend #Hagerty #DrivewayDreams MotorTrend is the ultimate destination for gearheads looking for the latest automotive research and news. Find the right car, truck or suv for you.
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Driven: The 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale — A Race Car Without the Misery

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Ferrari’s done it again. The 2026 296 Speciale takes the 296 GTB and cranks everything to eleven—868 hp, less weight, more noise, more feel. It’s a race car you can actually live with, delivering pure Ferrari intensity without the punishment. #Ferrari #296Speciale #MotorTrend #Supercars #FirstDrive MotorTrend is the ultimate destination for gearheads looking for the latest automotive research and news. Find the right car, truck or suv for you.
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How Do We Get More Kids Racing? Ferdi Porsche & Rob Smedley – F.A.T. Karting League

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In Episode 118 of The InEVitable, MotorTrend hosts Ed Loh and Jonny Lieberman sit down with two racing powerhouses — Ferdi Porsche, great-grandson of Ferdinand Porsche, and Rob Smedley, former Ferrari race engineer to Felipe Massa — to talk about FAT Karting League, a bold effort to democratize motorsport. Karting has always been the entry point for Formula 1 hopefuls — but at costs reaching over $1.5 million for families, the dream has been out of reach for most kids. FAT Karting aims to change that with arrive-and-drive electric karts, fixed budgets, data-driven coaching, and a truly merit-based system that makes motorsport accessible again. Ferdi and Rob explain how the league works, why they’re bringing racing to new generations worldwide, and how their mission extends from karting to F4, F3, and beyond. They also share details about the upcoming FAT Ice Race in Montana, global expansion plans, and why fun over speed might just be the future of car culture. Guests: Ferdi Porsche, Founder, FAT International / FAT Karting League Rob Smedley, Co-founder & CEO, FAT Karting League; former Ferrari F1 Race Engineer Hosts: Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman | MotorTrend

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