AI Auto Podcast

In this episode we are at the Sonoma Raceway with Paul Hawson, Director of Advanced Product Planning & Strategy at Nissan, to learn how much effort, talent and passion goes into making a car like the 2024 Z Nismo. 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 Sang Lee, Sr. Product Strategy Manager at Kia North America,  about the 100% electric EV9, which will go on sale later this year with up to 300 miles of range and is a strong candidate to win all the SUV of the Year Awards around the world.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

In this episode we are in Baltimore, Maryland, with Ricky Lao, Director of Product Planning at Hyundai Motor America, to talk about the much improved 2024 Hyundai Kona, which is looking for it´s second consecutive award as the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

In this episode we are in Denver, Colorado, with Gregor Hembrough, Head of Polestar USA, to test drive the much improved Polestar 2 model and to learn about the expansion plans for the EV manufacturer 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 in Denver, Colorado, with Kyle Field, Senior Editor at  CleanTechnica, to test drive the much improved 2024 Polestar 2 and to take a look at the latest news around electric vehicles in the global automotive industry.   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 Kia California Proving Grounds in the Mojave Desert for the first test drive of the 2024 EV9, the 100% electric 3-row SUV, which will debut along with the newest bi-directional charger from Wallbox, that enables the car to power your home, even during a power outage.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

In this episode we analyze the list of candidates for the 2024 North American Car, Truck and SUV Awards (NACTOY) and give our predictions for the three winners in the three categories. The official announcement for the winners won´t be made until January 4, 2024.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...

In this episode we are in New York with Chief Engineer Mandi Damman, who shares all the details about the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ, the first-ever all-electric full-size SUV, which will have an estimated 450 miles of range and the most advanced driver assistance technology.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...

In this episode we are at the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum for the debut of the 2024 Toyota Land  Cruiser, which will go on sale next Spring with the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain producing 326 HP. It looks amazing, but we have to ask if there´s more coming soon to really bring back this legend?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

In this episode we are at the Charlotte Motor Speedway for the first on-track test drive of the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, where we learn about how strategic partners Brembo, Pirelli and Recaro, worked to equip it with the best technology for brakes, tires and seats.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

In this episode we are at the new Pagani of Miami with Marketing Director, Christopher Pagani and dealership owner Brett David, who share the stories of how their fathers led the way to this partnership.   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 Mark Rushbrook, Global Director of Ford Performance Motorsports, who leads the team responsible for Ford’s performance vehicle development and major racing operations globally and then transfers that technology to production cars. 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 for the North American debut of the 2025 Volvo EX30, a compact electric SUV, which will go on sale in the US next year with a base price of  $34,950, 275 miles of range and 422 hp which will take you from 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

In this episode we are in Arcadia, California with Ford Mustang´s Chief Engineer Laurie Transou and Ricardo Rodríguez Long, who is the proud owner of a 1965 model, celebrating the 7th. generations of  iconic American muscle cars.   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 Saugerties, New York, with Cameron Batten, Chief Communications Officer for Volkswagen North America and his German Shepherd, Atlas, for the first drive of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport. 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 with Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös, for the debut of the 2023 Specter, the Rolls-Royce that changes everything as the world’s first ultra-luxury electric super coupé, ushering in the marque’s bold new all-electric future.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

In this episode we are in St. George, Utah with Jim Morrison, Sr. Vice President at Jeep North America, to learn all about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler, which gets greater capability, new technology, advanced safety features and more refinement. 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 Huntington Beach, California, not for surfing, but to learn about all the updates of the 2023 Polaris Slingshot lineup, the three-wheeled vehicle which debuted as a motorcycle in 2015 and now you can enjoy driving with your regular driver's license in 49 of the 50 states.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

In this episode, we are in New York for a preview of the 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing line up, which included limited production editions of the GR Supra, GR86 and the GR Corolla, all available with manual transmission. 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 Ford´s Michigan Proving Grounds with Alex Luft,  Executive Editor at FordAuthority.com, who shares his opinión on the new model and an update for the highly competitive pickup truck segment 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 in the South of France for the debut of the 2024 Aston Martin DB12, which the British manufacturer calls "The World's First Super Tourer", delivering a quantum shift in sporting character and dynamic capability of the legendary DB bloodline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...

In this episode we are in Austin, Texas for the debut of the 2024 Lexus GX, which gets its first complete update in more than 20 years and the new model TX, a 3-row luxury SUV loaded with new design and the latest technology.    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 Huntington Beach, California with Tom Moloughney Sr. Editor for InsideEVs, for the debut of the 2024 Volkswagen ID Buzz, which will arrive in the United States in 2024 with retro design cues and modern technology. 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 learn about the Israeli start-up Ravin AI´s inspection system, which is aimed at eliminating some of the trust issues between buyers and sellers of used cars. Its Automated Digital Vehicle Inspection System uses computer vision and machine learning to automate the vehicle inspection process.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

In this episode we are at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, for the 2023 Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Spring Rally, where we get to drive over 90 vehicles and catch up with the latest news in the automotive industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.