Car Chat

Weekly 1-2hr episodes with a wide selection of the automotive industry. Enjoy, Sam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Misha Charoudin is a Nürburgring-based Youtuber and now racing driver. He began by filming videos at the track and has since progressed to filming himself driving multiple cars daily at the Nürburgring.. Misha shares in-car driving, vlogs and lots of behind the scenes footage of car setups, local culture etc.In addition, Misha is the CEO and co-founder of Vulcan Alpha, a company that designs and produces high-performance car parts focused on aerodynamics, such as wings and splitters. Known for his approachable style and deep knowledge of motorsport, Misha's videos attract millions of fans worldwide, establishing him as one of the most prominent Nürburgring content creators.https://www.vulcan-alpha.com/https://www.youtube.com/@mgcharoudinhttps://www.instagram.com/mgcharoudin/Enjoy,SamShow Notes:Chapters00:00 Introduction to Misha Charoudin and His Journey04:57 The Rise of Boosted Boris09:54 Content Creation at the Nürburgring15:11 The Challenges of Driving and Filming Cars19:52 The Evolution of Apex and New Ventures35:18 Reflections on Apex and Future Endeavors41:12 Memorable Driving Experiences and Lessons Learned46:25 The Birth of a New Company: Vulcan Alpha55:20 Experiences in Australia: Racing and Community Support01:01:56 The Changing Landscape of Automotive Media and Influence01:09:24 Future Aspirations and Diversifying Ventures01:10:51 Expanding Horizons and Regrets01:11:47 The Dream Track Car01:12:44 The Essence of Driving01:14:09 The Challenge of Content Creation01:16:05 Building Unique Projects01:17:30 Favourite Car Builders and Projects01:19:24 Understanding Time Attack Racing01:21:15 The Evolution of Car Builds01:24:11 5 Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan Kalmar is the founder of KALMAR Automotive and a lifelong petrolhead. Based in Denmark, Jan has dedicated his life to automotive innovation, combining his love for fast cars and endurance racing with a passion for building rugged vehicles. Jan has set some crazy long distance records and has a real passion for adventure drives. Kalmar Automotive specialises in bespoke restomod Porsches for road, off-road and track.https://kalmarautomotive.com/home/https://www.instagram.com/kalmarautomotive/Show Notes:00:00 Introduction to Jan Kalmar and His Passion for Cars02:27 The Journey of Building Cars and Racing04:54 Long-Distance Driving Adventures and World Records10:09 Challenges and Lessons from Extreme Driving Experiences13:27 Planning and Logistics for Long Road Trips24:39 The Philosophy of Adventure and Risk in Driving36:41 The Capabilities of the Cayenne in Off-Roading43:31 Building Off-Road 911s and the Evolution of Adventure Cars51:14 The Shift from Track Racing to Adventure Driving54:31 The RestoMod Experience57:29 Modern Technology Meets Classic Design01:01:05 The Adventure Range Philosophy01:06:15 Creating a Unique Driving Experience01:10:05 Aerodynamics and Performance Challenges01:15:55 The Philosophy of Modern Coach Building01:20:11 The Evolution of Porsche Design01:25:12 The 9X9 Project: A New Class of Cars01:30:57 The Future of Performance Cars01:38:17 Final Thoughts and Five Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jayde Deverson is a renowned designer of luxury garages for car collectors. Jayde has spent over 15 years transforming garages from simple storage spaces into bespoke, functional environments that reflect the owner’s passions and car collections. Starting with a fascination for cars inspired by his father, Jayde discovered his true calling at 40, when he decided to pursue garage design full-time. His first project, an Art Deco revival garage, gained international recognition and launched him into a niche industry, where he's worked with collectors worldwide.https://www.equusauto.co.uk/https://www.deversondesign.com.au/Enjoy,SamShow Notes:00:00 Introduction to Luxury Garage Design03:03 The Journey to Designing Garages05:59 First Project and Building Reputation08:57 The Importance of Practical Experience11:58 Challenges in Garage Design15:06 Client Confidentiality and Promotion17:45 The Garage Design Landscape21:08 Creating Personal Spaces24:03 Unique Design Inspirations27:01 The Balance of Aesthetics and Functionality29:58 Cultural Differences in Garage Design32:53 Future Trends in Garage Spaces50:19 Designing Automotive Country Clubs59:40 Building Design for Car Preservation01:12:58 The Balance of Car Usage and Preservation01:21:26 Memorable Driving Experiences and Car Choices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.