AI Auto Podcast

In this episode we travel to Thermal, California to celebrate MINI´s 20th. anniversary after returning to the United States and talk to Patrick McKenna, Head of Marketing, Product, Events and Strategy at MINI USA to figure out what is their version of #WTF 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 travel to Thermal, California to take a driving class at the BMW Performance Driving Center West and talk to Driving Instructor, Christopher Hill, about a unique experience on the race track. This is the 1st. of 5 episodes on all the activities we covered during out visit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

In this episode, we are back together in Ann Arbor, to take a final look at all the semifinalists for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards (NACTOY), whose list includes 8 cars, 6 trucks and 9 utility vehicles. We will soon vote for the 3 finalists in each category and then for the winners, which will be announced on January, 11, 2022 in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast...

In this episode, we travel to Belgium to test drive the 100% electric 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge, a car of many firsts for the Swedish manufacturer. We talk to Russell Datz, Head of Media Relations, Volvo Car USA, about it´s SUV- benefits and why this is in many ways, the future of the company. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

In this episode, we travel to San Francisco to test drive the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and to talk to Dave Pericak, Vehicle Program Director of Future Electric Vehicles at Ford Motor Company, about the all-electric Mustang Performance SUV, which is capable of a 0-60 mph time of 3.8 seconds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

In this episode we travel to Palo Alto, California, to Test Drive the new 2022 Mercedes EQS, the 1st. 100% electric car form the luxury brand, and talk to Christoph Starzynski, the Vice President of Product Group Electric Vehicle Architecture at Mercedes-Benz AG, who explains it's amazing technology and lays out the electric future of the company. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

In this episode Lauren, Karl and Javier celebrate the 1st. year of the Total Car Score Podcast and reflects on how much things have changed in the automotive industry in the past 12 months. We also talk about Mazda´s strategy with the MX-30, the brand´s 1st. 100% EV. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adve...

In this episode, we travel to Nashville, Tennessee, to test drive the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick, a new kind of compact pickup, developed in record time by a team lead by Vehicle Engineering Manager, Klaus Palo de Mello. The Maverick is packed with clever technology and features for people who never knew they wanted a truck. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

In this episode, we travel to Phoenix, Arizona, to test drive the all new 2022 Lexus NX. We talk to Andrew Gilliland, Group Vice President and General Manager at the Lexus Division, about the new era of the luxury manufacturer, which is based on 4 pillars: Design, Lexus Driving Signature, Electrification and Advanced Technology.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

In this episode we analyze the list of 23 semifinalists for the 2022 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY), which includes eight cars, six trucks and nine utility vehicles. All are new or substantially new and are or will be on sale in showrooms across North America this year.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...

In this episode, Lauren helps people find jobs in the automotive industry. She talks with Scott Trainor at USA Motor Jobs about signing bonuses, what type of jobs are available at all levels, from no experience to a veteran and enthusiasts - there’s a job for you! This is the smartest and easiest way to find the right job. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

In this episode we travel to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina to compete in the 2021 Land Rover TRĕK 2021 with a customized 2022 Land Rover Defender, equipped with specially modified accessories. We talked to Joe Eberhardt, President & CEO of Jaguar Land Rover North America, about this amazing experience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

In this episode, we travel to Chattanooga, Tennessee for the first drive of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD and to explore the new factory where it will be built, starting next year. We also get to talk to Product Manager Jeffery Lear and Dustin Krause, Director of eMobility at Volkswagen to learn everything about the new electrificación era of the German manufacturer. Thank you and best regards! Hos...

In this episode we travel to Munich, Germany for the first major international Auto Show since the beginning of the pandemic and talk to Adam Sykes, VP Government Affairs & Corporate Communications, Region Americas for BMW. 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 travel to Napa Valley and interview Bob Welby, Sr. Director OF Infiniti Operations in North America about the all-new QX60, which will arrive in showrooms this fall to compete in the highly popular segment of the 3-row luxury SUV 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 Karl takes the lead with important advice for the 2021 Labor Day Weekend, which will be one of the busiest for new car shoppers despite the chip shortage and low inventory at dealerships. Drivers with a current lease set to expire in the next 6 months might get the most benefits from his tips. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

In this episode we talk to Lisa Materazzo, Group Vice President of Marketing at Toyota, about the new compact SUV 2022 Corolla Cross, which takes the name from the sedan that just celebrated the sell of it´s 50th million unit, and adds utility, cargo space, safety technology and the option of an advanced all-wheel drive system. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

In this episode we interview Travis Calhoun, the F-150 Consumer Marketing Manager at Ford Motor Company, about the fully redesigned F-150 Raptor, which we drove from Las Vegas to the Dumont Dunes, where we enjoyed its off-road capability. Thank you and best regards! 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 talk about the 2022 Toyota GR 86 and the 2023 Nissan Z, a pair of Japanese sports cars with new design, turbo engines, new technology and manual transmissions. A ray of hope for car enthusiasts in the era of hybrids and electric cars. The new Nissan Z made it´s global debut this week in Brooklyn, New York, despite the third cancellation of the New York International Auto Show du...

In this episode at the 2021 Monterey Car Week, we interview Soon Hagerty, Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy at Hagerty, about the fast expansion of the company, which began as a niche insurance agency for collector cars and now is a global automotive enthusiast brand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...

In this special episode at the 2021 Monterey Car Week, we interview Ralph Gilles, Global President Product Design at the Stellantis Group, inside the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, which makes the rebirth of a premium American icon, with legendary capability and a new level of luxury, technology and comfort for up to eight passengers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

In this episode we talk to Aston Martin, Chief Executive Officer, Tobias Moers, who is celebrating his first anniversary as the head of the famed British automaker at the 2021 Pebble Beach Concours d´Elegance with the unveiling of Valkyrie Spider, the fastest, most extreme open top Aston Martin to date. Production limited to 85 units worldwide and deliveries scheduled to begin H2 2022. Hosted by S...

In this episode we talk to Mike Colleran, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Nissan North America, about the new 2022 Nissan Frontier, which was finally redesigned and is one of the candidates for the 2022 Truck of the Year Award. It will have tough competition with entries such as the 2022 Toyota Tundra, the  Hyundai Santa Cruz  and the Ford Maverick, among others. Does it have what...

In this episode we interview Trevor Lai, Senior Manager, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor North America, about the 2022 Santa Cruz, a compact pickup truck or Sports Adventure Vehicle (SAV), which breaks new ground within the SUV, Truck and Crossover segments, unlike anything else in the U.S. market.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

In this episode we talk about the all-new Audi e-tron GT – the spearhead of Audi’s electric portfolio -which is on sale now in the United States offering an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles on the e-tron GT, and 232 miles on the 637 horsepower RS e-tron GT, which is the good news of the week on EVs. We also talk about the not-so-good news regarding the EV trend in the automotive industry. Hosted b...