As Head of Design at Maserati since 2015, this towering German (six-foot-seven of quiet intensity and Italian-trained instinct) has redefined the Trident for a new era.

Klaus Busse calls his design approach "surfacing with a purpose". Think the pure, sculptural fury of the MC20. The elegant, long-distance poetry of the GranTurismo and GranCabrio. The muscular track weapon of MCXtrema. The refined presence of the Grecale and the latest evolution in the MCPura.

Under Busse, Maserati isn’t chasing trends—it’s crafting rolling sculptures that balance performance, comfort, and unmistakable Italian character.

In this episode we go deep with the man who transformed Chrysler-group interiors from forgettable to award-winning, answered Sergio Marchionne’s call to Italy, and now leads with a clear philosophy: science creates art, restraint is the ultimate luxury, and true Gran Turismo means a car that feels alive both on the autostrada and the racetrack.

We explore how a designer raised on Miami Vice and Magnum P.I. learned to distill 110 years of Maserati history into clean, emotional forms that look like they’re moving even when standing still—while navigating electrification, AI tools, and the eternal tension between engineering purity and pure desire.

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Jay Ward calls himelf "Pixar's resident car nerd". He's known for bringing authenticity to every make and model seen in the wildly successful "Cars" films, from Doc Hudson to Sally Carrera.

Jay is a true aficionado and his motion picture work reflects his wide interest and knowledge of automobiles and car culture.

In this episode Jay talks about boyhood automotive fascinations, working at a Harley dealership, what prepared him for his career at Pixar Animation Studios, the classics in his garage and more.

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Having learned his craft in karting, Formula Ford and historic sports cars, Horatio Fitz-Simon has become one of the most entertaining racing drivers of our day. His British Racing Green Lotus Elan is a favorite in California and he's also a scrappy contender at Goodwood, Oulton Park and other English circuits.

This year, Horatio made the big move to GT World Challenge Europe driving a McLaren 720S GT3 for Team RJN- a place in which he feels right at home- so whether your tastes run toward vintage motorsport or the latest technical edge of racing, you'll enjoy this conversation with one of the brightest talents on the track.

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