Jay Leno on Tesla, Corvette ZR1X & The Future of Cars | InEVitable Podcast

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1 Video View·Sep 21, 2026

Jay Leno returns to The InEVitable Podcast for an epic deep dive into the future of cars, EVs, and American performance.

From driving the Tesla Semi to breaking down the Corvette ZR1X, Mustang GTD, and Rolls-Royce Specter, Jay shares unmatched insight from decades of experience as a collector, historian, and true car enthusiast.

We also dive into:

Leno’s Law 2.0 and the fight to preserve classic cars
Why American automakers are leading again
The rise of EVs, hydrogen, and new tech
Tesla, Cybertruck, and the future of trucking
The insane engineering behind the Czinger hypercar
His latest acquisitions (and why he bought them)
Thoughts on Chinese EVs and global competition

Plus, classic Jay Leno stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

If you love cars—past, present, or future—this is a must-watch.

0:00 - Intro & Jay Leno Returns
2:29 - Leno’s Law 2.0 Explained
5:22 - Classic Cars vs Emissions Rules
7:50 - Driving the Tesla Semi
10:05 - EVs vs Hydrogen Debate
11:34 - Corvette ZR1X & American Performance
15:14 - Mustang GTD vs Corvette
18:20 - Rolls-Royce Specter & Luxury EVs
21:14 - The Truth About Hypercars
23:00 - McLaren F1 Story & Car Values
30:41 - Mustang GTD & “Halo Cars”
36:07 - Czinger Hypercar & 3D Printing
48:18 - EV Ownership & Real-World Costs
58:01 - Chinese EVs & Global Competition
1:07:10 - Most Important American Cars Ever
1:17:33 - Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

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