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

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