Car Chat

In this episode of Car Chat, host Sam Moores talks with Rowan Hick, the founder of Global Workshop, a platform designed to assist in the management of vehicle builds, restorations, and races. Rowan discusses the origins of Global Workshop, detailing how personal necessity led to the creation of a system that simplifies the management of complex vehicle projects for enthusiasts and professionals.Additionally, Rowan shares his personal journey in the automotive world, from modifying a Fraser Clubman to pushing the boundaries of home racing simulators. With a background in software development, Rowan's transition into the automotive sector highlights the merging of technological innovation with automotive passion.This episode provides insights into the nuanced world of vehicle restoration and project management, reflecting on the challenges faced and the solutions developed by those deeply embedded in the craft. Listen in for a detailed discussion on the intersection of technology, personal passion, and automotive craftsmanship with Sam Moores and Rowan Hick.Enjoy,https://www.globalworkshop.com/Show Notes:00:00 = Intro13:18 = Evolution Of The App18:00 = Use Cases23:01 = Speccing The Fraser26:32 = Rowan's Automotive Journey30:53 = Driving And Racing In NZ34:43 = Driving The Frazer37:58 = Rowan's Sim56:54 = The Future Of Global Workshop1:03:52 = Tailoring The App1:11:00 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Faruk Heplevent, founder of Scope Studio, delves into CGI technology in car production, discussing the creation of Scope City. They explore how CGI offers creative freedom and accuracy, the challenges in working with CGI, and the evolving digital marketing in the car industry. The podcast also covers the greener aspect of CGI compared to traditional shoots, the impact of AI on digital creativity, and the future of CGI in the car world.

Craig Toone is the founder of Rush Magazine - a new print magazine celebrating the best iconic modern classics & performance cars. https://www.rushmagazine.co.uk/Enjoy, SamShow Notes:0:00 - Intro4:38 - How to start a magazine19:50 - The perks of running a magazine26:10 - Automotive background32:22 - Big surprises35:31 - Imposter syndrome and authentic experiences 47:57 - Car Of The Year56:38 - Issue #21:00:37 - How much content do you need for a magazine? 1:07:14 - Fun, cheaper EVs (please)1:11:12 - 5 Questions  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Woodman, the founder of Lovecars, an automotive media powerhouse, sits down with me to share his journey from the company's inception to its current success, including producing the series "On The Road," now streaming on Amazon Prime. We delve into the origins of his passion for cars, the challenges and triumphs of bringing automotive stories to life on screen, and the memorable experiences of filming across the globe. Join us as Paul opens up about his favorite cars, the excitement of racing, and navigating the complex world of social media, all while building a brand that resonates with car enthusiasts everywhere.Watch the video ep here: https://lovecars.com/https://www.instagram.com/lovecars/Enjoy,SamShow Notes:0:00 - Intro5:35 - Early success of Lovecars11:53 - Opportunity vs revenue19:20 - Ideal audience22:38 - Starting a TV series33:30 - Lovecars On The Road45:45 - TV highlights49:44 - Filming in America vs UK53:23 - Top 3 Cars Driven55:49 - Caterham racing and sponsorship1:01:33 - F1 chat1:06:00 - Drag racing1:10:49 - Social media woes1:16:08 - 5 questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's always great to catch up with Iain Litchfield, founder of Litchfield Motors. Litchfield Motors started off importing JDM cars (listen to our first podcast here) We have a catchup and discuss the GT-R world of today, tuning cars, the expansion of Litchfield, dampers and a whole lot more.https://www.litchfieldmotors.com/Enjoy,SamShow Notes:0:00 - Intro5:01 - Litchfield and GTRs10:57 - In-house parts13:46 - Current demand19:17 - Working on Porsches26:33 - New M cars28:58 - GT3 Touring and GT434:03 - Custom dampers36:33 - 992 Tuning40:24 - Hybrids, EVs, and synthetic fuel46:51 - GT3RS58:37 - Jethro’s 9961:06:48 - 5 Questions  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Tolman is the founder of Tolman Engineering. Chris has an extensive background in rallying and running race teams and has brought this knowledge into his Peugeot 205 Tolman Editions. From running the McLaren driver development cars to Bentley GT3s, there is a wealth of knowledge. In this episode, we sit down with Chris Tolman, the founder behind Tolman Engineering, to explore the thrilling world of motorsport engineering and team management. From the foundational connections in rally racing to the intricate details of running a race team, Chris shares his invaluable experiences and the skills required to excel in this high-octane environment.Dive into the heart of racing as we discuss the challenges and triumphs of managing the McLaren Driver Development Program, and what it takes to race a McLaren at the highest levels. Chris also sheds light on his diverse experience with racing Genettas, Bentleys, rally cars, and more, revealing the critical differences between road car and race car engineering.At the 28:39 mark, get an exclusive look into "The Tolman 205" project, followed by a discussion on keeping racing ventures economical without compromising on performance. Chris emphasizes the importance of the customer experience in motorsport and outlines the ambitious goals of the Evo project.Wrapping up the episode, we have the 5 questions.Enjoy, Samhttps://tolmanengineering.co.uk/Show Notes:0:00 - Intro4:32 - Connections in rally 6:05 - Skills building on a race team8:19 - Running the Mclaren Driver Development Program 17:33 - Challenges of racing a Mclaren19:26 - Running Genettas, Bentleys, rally cars etc26:21 - Difference between road car and race car engineering 28:39 - The 20542:55 - Keeping it economical48:14 - Customer experience52:55 - The goal of the Evo1:04:41 - 5 questions  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick Pacey has been in the business of special air cooled Porsches for 25 years. His knowledge of these cars is truly exceptional. I met up with Mick at Export 56 to have a look round their place, see some of the amazing cars they look after and have a chat about Mick's journey and Porsches. https://www.export56.com/Enjoy, Sam Show Notes:0:00 - Intro5:28 - Buying and restoring Porsches 22:17 - Finding the parts30:35 - Price range41:23 - Finding what the customer wants 48:29 - Building the history and databases 1:08:34 - Getting nerdy1:14:18 - Working with Shell1:22:23 - FIA certification1:31:25 - Racecar restoration journey 1:40:37 - 5 questions  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Luke of "Cars With Luke" joins me for a catchup. Luke is a content creator based predominantly in the Swiss Alps creating content with a whole host of cool cars. We discuss Luke's creative journey, balancing photography and videography, the Rimac, Luke's cars, Manual vs PDK, GT3s and Porsches along with some of the creative challenges and copyright issues Luke has has to deal with.You can check out our previous episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/sa/podcast/cars-with-luke-youtuber-and-photographer/id1432553826?i=1000522028416https://www.youtube.com/@carswithlukehttps://www.instagram.com/carswithluke/Enjoy,SamShow Notes:00:00 - Intro03:29 - Client work05:26 - Recent drives09:45 - Garage update18:13 - 991 vs 992 GT325:59 - Content creator downsides28:25 - 991RS mods30:55 - Cinematic shorts and copyright44:25 - Sam’s 91146:51 - 5 questions  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Fenna is the founder of Frontline Cars, a specialist in MGBs.Frontline was founded by Tim in 1991, with a personal remit to enhance the driving experience of classic MG Cars. Tim followed his father’s footsteps as an engineer and used his inherent skill and interest in motorsport to design and develop new ground-breaking core components for the MGB, Midget and Sprite. Today, almost 150 restorations have been delivered under the Frontline name, with Tim’s upgrades at the heart of each and every commission. His constant pursuit of perfection enables each Frontline car to be better than the last.https://www.frontline-cars.co.uk/Enjoy, Sam Show Notes:00:00 - Intro01:52 - Frontline Cars07:03 - How to restomod an MGB13:54 - Typical customer18:27 - Service offering35:57 - EV MGB43:09 - Non - V8s44:17 - The full process49:40 - Connecting to cars53:25 - Australian partners55:27 - Attracting a younger audience57:57 - Adding value and resale1:08:02 - Custom features1:09:30 - Covid-191:14:11 - 5 questions  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this thrilling episode, we sit down with the renowned Max Girardo of Girardo & Co for an in-depth conversation covering the exciting world of racing, competition cars, and the latest developments in exotic automobiles. https://girardo.com/Enjoy,SamShow Notes: 00:00 - Intro/ what’s new?10:26 - Special editions14:13 - The future of values18:51 - Selling competition cars24:34 - The ticket to invitations30:29 - Max’s road cars32:47 - Target market44:54 - Racing the N2449:07 - 2.7 RS53:41 - The ultimate 4 seater57:42 - 5 questions  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices