AutoLooks Podcast

      Copycats are always springing up  trying to take what you have made and make it their own.  But why do they do this and why can't we stop them?  The exploding Chinese marketplace is no stranger to copycats and AutoLooks knows it.  Follow us as we dive deep into the deep end of the copycat world of China's automotive marketplace.   Everett J. #autolooks

       E-sports is gaining ground and with it comes the likes of a few great games.  Could that be the reason why beater ball was turned into a video game or could it be that someone just wanted to play soccer in a different environment?   This is the question we all have to ask ourselves when we found the Rocket League online.  It's not just about having fun with cars, its about having fun playin...

      RAM started life off as a new entry into the truck world for the Dodge brand.  So, how did it come to being a stand alone brand during the FCA days?  AutoLooks takes a look at why this brand was carved out from Dodge, as we take a look at its history and future within the Stellantis brand.   Everett J. #autolooks

       Besides stealing cars and having fun, how else do you have fun playing GTA?  With an abundance of automobiles to choose from, GTA has become one the biggest open world driving simulators around.  But how can this game influence the real life automotive world?  AutoLooks is here to find out.   Everett J. #autolooks

      What ever happened to all the luxury which Chrysler use to have?  Can they ever get it back and if so, how can they do it?  AutoLooks takes a look at how Chrysler could get its luxury mojo back to help it save itself from the chopping block of 2030.  Can they do it and how can it happen, AutoLooks will answer that.   Everett J. #autolooks

      How did one man who  barely made any automotive movies become such an icon?  With only Bullitt and Le Mans under his belt, how did Steve McQueen become an icon of the automotive world.  AutoLooks takes a ride along Steve, as we traverse his illustrious career to find out how this big name actor become such a renowned automotive icon.   Everett J. #autolooks

      A lust for things fast and fun seems to have no limits.  This is all true when it comes to the background of a few of the automakers of the world.  Fast, fun, good times is what they want to offer us and when the world changed its appetite over to CUV world, these companies noticed.  Follow AutoLooks as we take a look at how the sport appeal moved over to the CUV marketplace and how its evol...

       Arriving just in time to pick up where Sega GT left off, Forza Motorsports has come a long way from where they began.  With the king of racing sims Gran Turismo in their sights, Forza has led a different path against their rival.  Now AutoLooks will take you down that path to see how Forza has carved out their own niche in the racing world.   Everett J. #autolooks

       Not every company is destined for greatness and even less are destined to make it past the initial growth stage.  But why is that?  AutoLooks takes a look at why some companies fail to make it big and why others have major issues during this stage.  From manufacturing defects to missing production capacities, we cover it all on this podcast.   Everett J. #autolooks

      A name is given to anything you want to make an impact in the world.  And if you want to make a major impact, you will give that product a powerful name.  Animal names are one of the ways you can do this and the automotive world knows this.  So, why don't we have more of them then?  AutoLooks answers that.   Everett J. #autolooks

   Why is it we are always trying to keep up with today's trends and fads.  It costs us money and doesn't really prove anything in the end, but we still do it.  Even in the automotive world we try to prove our status with the vehicle we drive.  But why is this happening?  AutoLooks takes a look at the Status Quo of the automotive world and why we have specific status options available to us.   Eve...

      You can dash through the snow while enjoying all the wonders that this time of year brings to you.   Going on a sleigh ride is always a fun outing, but why is it that Santa still utilizes this outdated form of transportation?   AutoLooks takes a look at why the man in red still uses a sleigh and what other variations of his sleigh we have seen throughout history.  So, sit back and relax to t...

      Most automakers have had them over their lifetime.  They bring awareness to your brand on a big scale.  But, why do auto companies make these exquisite pieces of machinery if they don't plan on keeping them for the long haul?  AutoLooks takes a look at the why auto makers do this and why some just don't get into this market.   Everett J. #autolooks

      Marriage is a recognized union of two (2) people as partners in a personal relationship.  This is what most of us know, but it is also a combination or mixture of two or more elements.  In the automotive world this is what is true, as companies mix together to create duplicate products which create a shareable end product.  AutoLooks takes a look at why this happens and what the true end pro...

      You meet characters in your everyday life and you really don't seem to notice them anymore.  But, when it comes to a vehicle which embodies a certain character, we start to take notice again.  AutoLooks takes a look at what character traits make a vehicle stand out from the crowd and puts them into the spotlight.   Everett J. #autolooks

      Lamborghini was a brand meant to take on the likes of Ferrari as a whole.  Model for model, they were thereto take them head on.  Today they are just that, a hole of what they used to be, but what could help bring them back?   Everett J. #autolooks

     We all know the Countach and who builds it, but how many of us can say we really know the Countach.  AutoLooks takes a look at the life and times of this great model, to see where it came from, what it did and why it left us.  So, follow us on a journey through the life and times of the this famous model.   Everett J. #autolooks

     Porsche was once a graceful company building sports cars for the people.  But when they saw the bigger picture of the automotive market, they jumped in.  AutoLooks takes a look at how Porsche went from being a sports car manufacture to a sports product company, as they released the Cayenne to the mass public.   Everett J. #autolooks

      Have you ever had the issue of tracking down your vehicle in a large parking lot?  Or have had a hard time distinguishing your vehicle from the competition?  Well, then you're in luck, since you have just witnessed a cookie cutter car.  Yes, we have all witnessed this at some point in our lives and have found it odd that an auto company would release such a simple design, which blends in wit...

     Money is always the root of all evil, is what a lot of people say.  But how true is that when it comes to an automotive corporations bottom line?  AutoLooks takes a look at how this mentality has killed the soul of a few of the greats and even a few of the great images.  So, follow us on a journey, as we search for our soul!   Everett J. #autolooks

    The sports car world may be bigger than you really think.  With so many products being referred to as sports cars, is everyone correct in what they are saying?  AutoLooks is here to give you the flow of the sports car world and show you what really is a sports car and what is not.   Everett J. #autolooks

     Has our ride along the personal transportation highway, finally hit the wall?  With the rise of  subscription  and ride hailing services, can out appetite for personal transportation ownership hold strong?  This is a question which AutoLooks looks at on this podcast episode.   Everett J. #autolooks

    With better designs you would think that the automotive world has become more fun.  Unfortunately this isn't true, as the automotive world has become stale.  Less and less fun vehicles come out every year, as our automotive world gets inundated with more four door products.  Can we change or are we doomed to this bland future fate?   Everett J. #autolooks

      Ford's Raptor offerings have come a long way, but can they hold their ground when it comes to new competition.  With RAM getting into the game, could this mean the game is over for the Raptor's? Can they hold off the impeding doom of the T-Rex and competition from China?  AutoLooks takes a look at this and more.....   Everett J. #autolooks

     Platform building has been around for a long time.  But why is it that during the 80's and 90's, it became more of a cloning  feature.  Follow AutoLooks as we take a look at some of the follies from the platform building marketplace, to see why it was done and why it eventually failed. Everett J. #autoloooks