AI Auto Podcast

This week’s Total Car Score podcast looks as Corvette production problems, with the hosts discussing additional production delays for the 2020 C8 Corvette, as well as reports of shattering wheels on the previous-generation C7 Corvette. Lauren, Javier and Karl also note the slow return of automotive media events as 2020 winds down. Javier partied with other journalists in Miami for the debut of the...

This week’s episode is dedicated to John Lamm, a talented and widely-respected journalist within the automotive community. Javier, Lauren and Karl discuss John’s long and impressive history as a writer and photographer for a wide array of automotive publications.  The three hosts also review the 2021 candidates for North American Car, Utility Vehicle and Truck of the Year semifinalists. This episo...

The premier episode of Total Car Score introduces the three hosts, Lauren Fix, Javier Mota and Karl Brauer, as they discuss industry challenges during the pandemic, the launch of new models like the Genesis G80, the Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Bronco, and California’s 2035 EV mandate. The hosts also discuss recent test cars they’ve experienced in the process of identifying the 2021 North American...

In this episode Javier, Karl and Lauren discuss the latest efforts to make electric cars go mainstream, the pandemic´s impact on auto shows and the challenges manufacturers face when engineering “that new car smell” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, the Total Car Score crew discuss future performance upgrades for the Bronco, Raptor and Wrangler, the pros and cons of electric cars, smart tips on buying or leasing, and what they think of the new 2021 Kia K5, Nissan Sentra and Polestar 2. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode Karl, Lauren and Javier talk about missing their favorite events like Pebble Beach Car Week and Javier´´ annual ski trip to Chile. Karl talks about the socially-distanced 2021 Honda Odyssey in California, Lauren gives her review on the 2021 Genesis G80 and Genesis GV80. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

Total Car Score’s premier episode provides a background on each of the hosts, Karl Brauer, Lauren Fix and Javier Mota. The three automotive veterans discuss the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco, Cadillac’s current challenges, medical concerns around EVs, and the stylish new Lexus LC 500 convertible Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o...

Javier, Karl and Lauren ask “how many pure electric brands do we need”, before discussing the new Volvo V60, Lexus LC 500 and Mercedes-AMG GLC 43. They close with a look at increasing hurdles when getting older performance cars to pass California’s emissions test. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

The Total Car Score podcast, hosted by three automotive industry veterans with over 60 years combined experience, covers a wide range of automotive topics, including new car reviews, shopping guidance, buying advice and news stories impacting the automotive marketplace. Karl Brauer has served as the Editor in Chief at Edmunds.com and Executive Publisher of Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book. He’s reg...