AI Auto Podcast

In this episode we are at Toyota's headquarters in Plano, Texas for its annual private Auto Show to unveil all of the new models for Toyota and Lexus, including several electric vehicles. For now, the beloved RAV4 is only available as a hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid, but what's next? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...

In this episode we are in Miami during the Ferrari Racing Days, with Chief Designer, Flavio Manzoni, who unveiled the "Born for Speed, Reborn for Beauty" collection, originally shown at the Milan Fashion Week, as a new way to enter the Cavallino Rampante family. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...

In this episode we are in Savannah, Georgia, where the Hyundai Motor Group just opened its largest production plant in the United States, where it plans to produce up to 500,000 units a year. including the new flagship IONIQ 9. 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 we talk to the new owner of the all eléctric 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4, who went from a gas-engine Volvo XC40 despite her doubts about the whole concept of electric cars, and after just one month of driving it, has zero regrets.   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 we are in Houson to test drive the 2026 Genesis GV70 and to talk to Chief Operation Officer, Tedros Mengiste, who now leads the significant expansion of the Korean luxury brand in North America.   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 we are at The Concours Club Miami, with Andy Thomas, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at McLaren Americas, to be part of the McLaren x Chase Miami Track Day during F1 week. 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 we are in San Diego, driving with Matt DeLorenzo, a veteran auto journalist and author of a number of books, who shares his impressions on everything he has seen since he started his career as a reporter at the Peoria Journal Star. 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 we are at the New York Auto Show where the winners of the 2025 World Car Awards were presented to BYD´s Stella Li as World Car Person of the Year and to Kia, Hyundai, Porsche, Volvo and Volkswagen in all 6 categories.   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 we are in New York City with  Andrea Soriani, Maserati General Manager for North America, who is leading the legendary Italian luxury car manufacturer into a new era of advanced technology and sophistication.   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 we are in Savannah, Georgia with Kate Alini, Department Manager of Marketing, Product and Strategy for MINI USA, who explains why the 2025 MINI Family represents the most significant product investment in the company's history since the first MINI rolled off the line in 1959. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

In this episode we are at the 2025 Milan Design Week with Tom Kearns, Chief Designer at the Kia Design Center America, who shares the details of the Kia PV5 and EV2 concepts, which were created under the “Opposites United” design philosophy.   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 we are in San Diego with Vehicle Engineering Manager, Eddie Khan who lead the team that worked on the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport and the Ford Maverick to make them a lot better than they were in their first generation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hyundai Motor Groupis announced an investment of $21 billion in the United States from 2025 to 2028, just ahead of President Donald Trump's own announcement to impose 25% tariffs on all vehícles not built in the United States. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The World Car of the Year Awards announced the Top Three finalists in the six categories and before 96 journalists from 30 countries vote again, we predict the winners, which will be officially announced at the New York Auto Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

n this episode we are in San Francisco being chauffeured in the 100% electric 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ with Product Manager Bradford Grems, who gives us all the reasons why this is the best Escalade ever. 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 we are at the Amelia Island Concours d'elegance with Thomas Plucinsky, Head of BMW Group Classic USA, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the German manufacturer in the United States and the legendary 3 Series. 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 we are with Steve Cowing, the legendary Public and Media Relations Manager for Ski-Doo to learn everything about the 2026 model line-up and why no other brand is allowed in the Yellowstone National Park.   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 we analyze the latest market study from iSeecars.com, which shows how far the US automotive industry has fallen behind the competition from Japan and South Korea and what will happen if the Chinese brands ever get into this market.   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 we talk with Ed Kim, President and Chief Analyst at AutoPacific about the challenges the whole automotive industry is facing not only in the United States and its new anti-EV policies, but around the globo with the ferocious competition coming from China.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

In this episode we are outside Palm Springs, California with Ricky Lao, Director of Product Planning at Hyundai Motor America, to talk about the mid-generation update of the IONIQ 5, one of the most successful EVs, which gets a lot of upgrades for 2025. 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 we are at the Bridgestone Winter Driving School in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where we learn the big difference between all-season, winter and other types of tires and how they can make you a better driver. 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, we are in Napa Valley for the first drive of the 2025 Lexus LX 700h and we talk to Cynthia Tenhouse, Vice President, Lexus Guest Experience, who is responsible for telling the story about the new flagship SUV.   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 we talk to Rick Deneau, the Head of Communications at the Stellantis Group in North America, who is retiring after more than 30 years and has seen everything in the automotive industry around the world.   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 we are in San Diego driving the 100% electric 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S, which is hitting dealerships this week as the policies from the new administration in Washington have the whole automotive world reconsidering the future of electric vehicles. 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 we review the winners for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and Top 10 and Top 5 finalists for World Car of the Year ... and we don't agree with some of the results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.