After an introduction, Robert kicks things off by recounting how the two men met over their love of Porsche (0:24), then Robert backtracks to find out how Freeman fell in love with cars and what led him to study design (3:35). Then Robert steers the conversation to focus on Freeman's time at Volkswagen where he designed the iconic New Beetle (11:10), after which Freeman relays his career move back to Europe with Audi in developing the acclaimed Audi TT (18:51). Then Robert changes gears to talk about Freeman's time working with DaimlerChrysler (23:08).

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After an introduction, Robert kicks things off by recounting how the two men met over their love of Porsche (0:24), then Robert backtracks to find out how Freeman fell in love with cars and what led him to study design (3:35). Then Robert steers the conversation to focus on Freeman's time at Volkswagen where he designed the iconic New Beetle (11:10), after which Freeman relays his career move back to Europe with Audi in developing the acclaimed Audi TT (18:51). Then Robert changes gears to talk about Freeman's time working with DaimlerChrysler (23:08).
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Cars that Matter is all about cars that have captured people’s hearts. They are the special cars, and they come from every decade since the dawn of the Automotive Age. They might be from the Brass Era or today’s Battery Era. They have names like 911 or SL, Corvette or Countach, or simply M. All have fueled passion in the people who created them, owned them, raced them, or sometimes—with remorse—parted with them.
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On Cars That Matter, we talk with designers, engineers, race-car drivers, market experts, historians, restorers and collectors about the brightest luminaries in the automotive universe. What connects our guests and our audience? Like ourselves, each has a love affair with the automobile. Or maybe many. For all of us, these cars are not merely brands, like toothpaste or a pair of tennis shoes. Each one bears a marque, with a crest or ornament atop its hood. And every one of them has a fascinating story to tell.

Cars That Matter

Cars that Matter is all about cars that have captured people’s hearts. They are the special cars, and they come from every decade since the dawn of the Automotive Age. They might be from the Brass Era or today’s Battery Era. They have names like 911 or SL, Corvette or Countach, or simply M. All have fueled passion in the people who created them, owned them, raced them, or sometimes—with remorse—parted with them. From CurtCo Media. ​ On Cars That Matter, we talk with designers, engineers, race-car drivers, market experts, historians, restorers and collectors about the brightest luminaries in the automotive universe. What connects our guests and our audience? Like ourselves, each has a love affair with the automobile. Or maybe many. For all of us, these cars are not merely brands, like toothpaste or a pair of tennis shoes. Each one bears a marque, with a crest or ornament atop its hood. And every one of them has a fascinating story to tell.

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Producer: Chris Porter

Host: Robert Ross

Co-Host: Bill Curtis

Marketing Director: Stephanie Arakelian

Theme Music By: Celleste & Eric Dick

Cars that Matter is all about cars that have captured people&rsquo;s hearts. They are the special cars, and they come from every decade since the dawn of the Automotive Age. They might be from the Brass Era or today&rsquo;s Battery Era. They have names like 911 or SL, Corvette or Countach, or simply M. All have fueled passion in the people who created them, owned them, raced them, or sometimes&mdash;with remorse&mdash;parted with them. From CurtCo Media. ​ On Cars That Matter, we talk with designers, engineers, race-car drivers, market experts, historians, restorers and collectors about the brightest luminaries in the automotive universe. What connects our guests and our audience? Like ourselves, each has a love affair with the automobile. Or maybe many. For all of us, these cars are not merely brands, like toothpaste or a pair of tennis shoes. Each one bears a marque, with a crest or ornament atop its hood. And every one of them has a fascinating story to tell.
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Producer: Chris Porter
Host: Robert Ross
Co-Host: Bill Curtis
Marketing Director: Stephanie Arakelian
Theme Music By: Celleste &amp; Eric Dick

Porsche, Volkswagen, DaimlerChrysler, and Ford designer, Freeman Thomas, shares his incredible insights into the current automotive design landscape and what the future of car design might hold.

Freeman Thomas: Part 1

Robert Ross and artist Fireball Tim Lawrence met at the world-renowned Peterson Automotive Museum for a tour of Hollywood's Cars That Matter. From the imposing Batmobile to Herbie the Love Bug's NASCAR makeover, Fireball reveals the fascinating process of bringing these cinematic characters to life. He shares how his career was sparked by legendary futurist Syd Mead, whose vision for the dystopian world of Blade Runner shaped an entire genre of film. These movie cars are more than just props; they're characters with purpose and personality. Also in this episode, Eleanor from Gone in 60 Seconds, the 1950 Mercury from Cobra, and the 1946 Ford from Grease.

A special thank you to our sponsors, Hemmings and MCQ Markets. 
Visit Hemmings.com to learn more about their online automotive marketplace and claim your seat for Hemmings Motor Club. 
For MCQ Markets - Before investing, you must review the offering circular available at https://on.mcqmarkets.com/offering-circular. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. For important disclosures and additional information, please visit https://www.mcqmarkets.com/disclosure.

Robert Ross and artist Fireball Tim Lawrence met at the world-renowned Peterson Automotive Museum for a tour of Hollywood's Cars That Matter. From the imposing Batmobile to Herbie the Love Bug's NASCAR makeover, Fireball reveals the fascinating process of bringing these cinematic characters to life. He shares how his career was sparked by legendary futurist Syd Mead, whose vision for the dystopian world of Blade Runner shaped an entire genre of film. These movie cars are more than just props; they're characters with purpose and personality. Also in this episode, Eleanor from Gone in 60 Seconds, the 1950 Mercury from Cobra, and the 1946 Ford from Grease.
A special thank you to our sponsors, Hemmings and MCQ Markets.&nbsp; Visit Hemmings.com&nbsp;to learn more&nbsp;about their online automotive marketplace and claim your seat for Hemmings Motor Club.&nbsp; For MCQ Markets&nbsp;- Before investing, you must review the offering circular available at&nbsp;<a href="https://on.mcqmarkets.com/offering-circular" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://on.mcqmarkets.com/offering-circular</a>. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. For important disclosures and additional information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mcqmarkets.com/disclosure" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://www.mcqmarkets.com/disclosure</a>.

Fireball Tim Lawrence: Behind the Scenes of Hollywood's Most Iconic Vehicles

Rolls-Royce, a timeless marque that evokes luxury, class, and grace. Robert Ross sits down with Marek Djordjević and Andreas Thurner, former Rolls-Royce designers behind the legendary Phantom and Ghost, in a riveting conversation about the importance of a car's silhouette, maintaining a recognizable identity across models, and the importance of being immersed in a vehicles environment. 

A special thank you to our sponsors, Hemmings and MCQ Markets. 
Visit Hemmings.com to learn more about their online automotive marketplace and claim your seat for Hemmings Motor Club. 
For MCQ Markets - Before investing, you must review the offering circular available at https://on.mcqmarkets.com/offering-circular. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. For important disclosures and additional information, please visit https://www.mcqmarkets.com/disclosure.

Rolls-Royce, a timeless marque that evokes luxury, class, and grace. Robert Ross sits down with Marek Djordjević and Andreas Thurner, former Rolls-Royce designers behind the legendary Phantom and Ghost, in a riveting conversation about the importance of a car's silhouette, maintaining a recognizable identity across models, and the importance of being immersed in a vehicles environment.&nbsp;
A special thank you to our sponsors, Hemmings and MCQ Markets.&nbsp; Visit Hemmings.com&nbsp;to learn more&nbsp;about their online automotive marketplace and claim your seat for Hemmings Motor Club.&nbsp; For MCQ Markets&nbsp;- Before investing, you must review the offering circular available at&nbsp;<a href="https://on.mcqmarkets.com/offering-circular" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://on.mcqmarkets.com/offering-circular</a>. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. For important disclosures and additional information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mcqmarkets.com/disclosure" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://www.mcqmarkets.com/disclosure</a>.

Rolls-Royce, a timeless marque that evokes, luxury, class, and grace.

Marek Djordjević and Andreas Thurner: Designers Behind the Legendary Rolls-Royce Phantom and Ghost

Everyone knows great cars come from great designers, but where do great designers come from? ArtCenter College of Design is renowned for training world-class designers. Robert Ross joins Transportation Chair, Marek Djordjevic, for a discussion about what it takes to train students in the art of contemporary car design using 3D modeling, animation, and classic techniques like drawing by hand. With experience designing for BMW and Rolls-Royce, and an alumnus of the ArtCenter himself, Marek explains what it takes to get ahead as an accomplished designer, and why today's students are even more capable than the ones in the past. 

A special thank you to our sponsors, Hemmings and MCQ Markets. 
Visit Hemmings.com to learn more about their online automotive marketplace and claim your seat for Hemmings Motor Club. 
For MCQ Markets - Before investing, you must review the offering circular available at https://on.mcqmarkets.com/offering-circular. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. For important disclosures and additional information, please visit https://www.mcqmarkets.com/disclosure.

Everyone knows great cars come from great designers, but where do great designers come from? ArtCenter College of Design is renowned for training world-class designers. Robert Ross joins Transportation Chair, Marek Djordjevic, for a discussion about what it takes to train students in the art of contemporary car design using 3D modeling, animation, and classic techniques like drawing by hand. With experience designing for BMW and Rolls-Royce, and an alumnus of the ArtCenter himself, Marek explains what it takes to get ahead as an accomplished designer, and why today's students are even more capable than the ones in the past.&nbsp;
A special thank you to our sponsors, Hemmings and MCQ Markets.&nbsp; Visit Hemmings.com&nbsp;to learn more&nbsp;about their online automotive marketplace and claim your seat for Hemmings Motor Club.&nbsp; For MCQ Markets&nbsp;- Before investing, you must review the offering circular available at&nbsp;<a href="https://on.mcqmarkets.com/offering-circular" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://on.mcqmarkets.com/offering-circular</a>. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. For important disclosures and additional information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mcqmarkets.com/disclosure" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://www.mcqmarkets.com/disclosure</a>.

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