logo
episode-header-image
May 2025
39m 28s

General Motors' Jack Uppal on EVs, China...

DUBAI EYE 103.8
About this episode

Damien catches up with Jack Uppal, the President and Managing Director of General Motors Middle East and Africa.

They talk EV chargers, the Chinese market and his latest ride, the yet to be released Corvette ZR1. 

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Jun 27
There's a new heavy-duty offroader in town: MHERO
Al Ghurair's Head of Mobility Oscar Rivoli tells us all about the new EV SUV from Dongfeng.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
39m 4s
Jun 27
Fix it or Flip It: Captiva owner gets better than expected valuation
Jim wants to get rid of his Chevrolet Captiva and thinks he's not getting much. Naz's valuation was a pleasant surprise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
38m 9s
Jun 13
Aussie racing champ John Bowe opens up about his mental health struggles
Damien reconnects with John Bowe to learn about his mental health struggles, and how he copes on and off the track. Plus: Is your car spying on you? Karl Gown, Co-Founder of cybersecurity firm FrontierZero, tells us the different ways our cars can access our data, and how hackers ... Show More
37m 33s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2023
GT4RS / Ford's Jim Farley
Spike & Zuckerman meet their new pts, sonderwunsch GT4RS for the first time, taking delivery via the Porsche Experience Center delivery program in Carson CA. Jonny joins the party to discuss the new Mercedes AMG GT, the new Lotus cars, and other sites and sounds of Pebble Beach. ... Show More
1 h
Jun 2024
910: Going Back To Analog, Approaching The Carousel, Drive The Other Lotus
New car launches include the 2025 BMW M5 and Aston Martin Valiant! The guys discuss them along with Rivian’s new large investment from VW. Joe K. feels like he’s back to square one in his car search, so the guys take on his debate. Then, Jack S. in Texas needs to remember what a ... Show More
49m 40s
Oct 2022
Hurricane Ian and the McLaren P1
Spike Jonny and Z gather to discuss illegally loud Hyundais, submersible McClarens, the final chapter of the Batmobile saga, Zuckerman's mother and a trip to the Lotus factory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
1h 3m
Sep 2023
Maserati CEO Davide Grasso Talks EV Adoption
Maserati CEO Davide Grasso joins Bloomberg's Paul Sweeny and Matt Miller to talk about the luxury car maker's move into the EV field, UAW talks, and profit margins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
11m 46s
Jan 2023
Ducati NA CEO Jason Chinnock
Spike chats with Ducati North America CEO Jason Chinnock about their Ready 4 Red event at Bike Shed Moto and working his way up the corporate ladder from the parts counter of a Colorado dealership.  Plus the gang remembers David Crosby; Porsche can't find a GT4 RS; What happens t ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 2024
878: New Dodge Charger, Rivan R2 Release, Paul Spends HALF!
Newly announced models from Dodge, now offering the Charger as a two-door liftback in both EV and ICE configurations! Also, Rivian releases the R2 (and teases the R3). The guys debate compact SUVs for Ivor-John in the UK, and help Aaron avoid the looming inevitable ownership. Soc ... Show More
53m 51s
Apr 2019
Ferrari vs. Lamborghini - The Future of Cars | 4
Electric. Diesel. Driverless. Automobile Magazine’s New York Bureau Chief, Jamie Kitman, joins to talk about the latest developments in the car industry and what’s next for Ferrari and Lamborghini.Support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva ... Show More
23m 45s
Jan 2024
Interview: Ford's CEO, Jim Farley
Jack sits down with Ford's petrol-head CEO, Jim Farley - who's also steering the company towards EV domination - and asks the big questions: Why has the Fiesta been killed off? Will there be another Ford GT? Is the Red Bull Formula 1 partnership just a vanity project? And is his ... Show More
30m 47s
Aug 2022
Ben Schaffer & Randy Pobst
MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Unplugged Performance President Ben Schaffer & Pro Driver Randy Pobst! The guys discuss their early experiences with EVs, the genesis of Tesla tuning at Unplugged Performance, current road blocks to EV tuning, the future of EVs ... Show More
1h 12m
Oct 2022
741: Full Of Broccoli, Italian Yugo, Plein-Air Painting
The guys discuss the release of the C8 Corvette Z06 and Maserati GranTurismo. For Topic Tuesday, they’re asked if innovation is killing car enthusiasm? Then, the debate is for Ryan R., who asks what comes next after a hot hatch. Social media questions ask what’s the least amount ... Show More
58m 53s