In this episode of the UrbanEV Podcast, hosts Rob Hoffman and Scott Murphy engage in a lively conversation with Nigel Gordon Stewart, the chairman and CEO of Austin Motor Co.They explore Nigel’s extensive background in the automotive industry from McLaren to Lamborghini to Lotus and eventually Austin, where he is leading the legendary brand into the electric vehicle era with the Austin Arrow. The discussion also touches on a Lamborghini test drive with Donald Trump, the challenges faced with entering the US market, disconnect between vehicle size and urban needs and the future of EVs. Additionally, they delve into Project Arrow, Canada’s electric vehicle initiative, and Nigel’s vision for the future of Austin Motor Co.
The Urban EV Podcast is about electric vehicle ownership in a city — and how that can be daunting when you don’t have access to a plug. We explore urban charging infrastructure along with the day-to-day experience and economics of public charging your vehicle in a big city.The TTAC Creators Series tells stories and amplifies creators from all corners of the car world, including culture, dealerships, collections, modified builds and more. Below is an AI-generated summary of the transcript — edited by a staffer — of the podcast.[Image: The Image Party/Shutterstock.com]Become a TTAC insider. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our newsletter.
Summary: Urban EV Podcast with Nigel Gordon-Stewart (Austin Motor Company)OverviewThe episode features Nigel Gordon-Stewart, Chairman and CEO of the Austin Motor Company, discussing his automotive career, the revival of Austin as an EV brand, the development of the Austin Arrow, the future of electric mobility, and Canada’s Project Arrow initiative.Nigel’s Automotive JourneyNigel began his career in an unlikely way:Served as a British Army officer after school.Decided to leave the military and, on a friend’s suggestion, walked into a Rolls-Royce/Bentley dealership in London and asked for a job.Was hired almost immediately.Progressed through roles at BMW dealerships before moving into luxury and performance brands including:LamborghiniMcLarenPorscheFerrariHe eventually became involved with McLaren F1 sales and later serv …
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