MotorTrend’s Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Aloisa Ruf of RUF Automobile! Aloisa discusses the history of her family’s company, RUF’s process of creating completely custom vehicles, RUF’s first EV (& power plants!), her internship with the Petersen Automotive Museum, and more! Are EVs InEVitable for RUF? Get the full story HERE ➡️ https://bit.ly/44fnuoO
1:38 – How to pronounce “RUF”.
2:33 – Early history of RUF Automobile.
11:03 – Relocated to LA for an internship with Petersen Museum.
15:31 – RUF Automobiles history highlights.
17:28 – When did you realise you were born into a special family? Bill Nye!
21:37 – GP Ice Race.
27:26 – Puerto Rico!
30:45 – The 1987 RUF Yellowbird, SCR, & CTR Anniversary.
33:38 – Freeman Thomas’ RUF CTR Anniversary – successor to the 1987 Yellowbird!
35:29 – Driver’s test – standardized test in Germany – Day, Night, & Autobahn drives.
38:32 – 1987 RUF Yellowbird Nurburgring.
44:09 – RUF’s process – all custom.
51:40 – RUF’s first EV & Power Plants!
54:06 – RUF’s decision NOT to pursue EVs (for now).
58:51 – Aloisa’s future with the company.
01:03:28 – Thoughts on current EVs – Porsche & Tesla.
01:04:59 – Her 1968 Porsche 912.
01:06:37 – Benchmarks?
01:10:06 – Aloisa’s favorite RUF car?
01:12:52 – Art installation collabs.
01:17:38 – Petersen Museum internship – Marketing Dept.
01:19:58 – Tesla Cybertruck exhibit reactions?
01:20:54 – 75 years of Porsche in California exhibit.
01:22:07 – LA/California culture.
01:24:53 – What’s next for Aloisa?
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