AI Auto Podcast

In this episode we talk to Miles Johnson, Sr. Manager, Quality, Service and Technology Public Relations at Hyundai Motor America about the all-new IONIQ 5, an electric crossover utility vehicle (CUV), which has a targeted driving range of 300 miles and best-in-class ultra-fast charging from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

In this episode, we talk about the launch of the Hagerty Drivers Foundation, which is rooted in the company’s long standing mission to celebrate car culture and preserve the simple, joyful act of driving. Through an initial pledge of $2.5 million, the foundation will focus its work in three key areas: Culture, Education and Innovation Awards. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

In this episode Lauren shares her experience as a 1st. time Judge at the 2021 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in the Super Car Category and interviews her husband, Paul Fix, who actually won a couple of years ago in the same show. We also get an update one the new electric car company Lucid and a glimpse to the past, present and future of the electric cars of Volkswagen. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

In this episode we talk to one of the first US customers to get a 100% 2021 Volkswagen ID-4, who got his happy delivery day ruined by a dishonest dealership (South Motors Volkswagen in Miami), who tried charge him ridiculous "dealer fees" and double his monthly lease payment, on a car he had already signed for 100% Online Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...

In this episode, Karl and Javier travel to Montana for the first Test Drive of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, where we interview Vishnu Jayamohan, the Senior Manager of Global EV and Core Model Product Lifecycle Strategy and Marketing at Nissan Motor Corporation. The 5th. Generation Pathfinder is all-new from the ground-up and every inch of the vehicle was carefully designed to convey a sense of stre...

In this episode, Lauren interviews Thomas Plucinsky, Head of the BMW Group Product Communications Team in North America, to learn about its far-reaching electric car technology offensive without forgetting the legendary Ultimate Driving Machine philosophy the German manufacturer has practiced for decades. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

In this episode, Karl talks about his first LongTail Rally, driving his Ford GT during an epic trip over 8 days, 1,700 miles on the road and 2 track events along with over 60 other exotic cars. Lauren and Javier share some news about the World Car of the Year Awards and are getting ready to hit the road too! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

In this episode we talk to Mike Battaglia, Sr. VP of Sales and Business Development for Blink Charging, one of the leading companies building 13 million charging stations and infrastructure across the United States by 2030 to address the growing demand of electric vehicles. If you are considering a charging station in your home, check out the Blink chargers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

In this episode, we talk to Brad Oleshansky, Founder and CEO of The Motor Enclave, the first ever unified brand for experiential automotive communities. The first venue will open next summer on a 200+ acre site at the intersection of I-75 and I-4 adjacent to the Tampa Executive Airport with 300+ Private Garages, a 1.6-mile Tilke-designed Performance Circuit and an 80 acre Off-Road experience. Host...

The Biden administration and most of the car manufacturers are pushing the Green New Deal and the production of electric cars with all their power, even though consumers don't seem to be ready for the big change and the United States is way behind other countries - like China - in getting the infrastructure ready. We discuss all of this with special guests Michael Harley and Paul Brian. Hosted by...

In this episode, we talk to Jim Morrison, Vice President of the Jeep Brand in North America about the new 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid, with a powertrain that delivers 49 MPGe and is capable of 21 miles of electric-only propulsion, with impressive performance of 375 hp, 470 lb.-ft of torque and a 0-60 mph time of just 6 seconds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

In this episode, Lauren, Karl and Javier, the 3 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year jurors, talk to Jens Minors, from the World Car of the Year organization, about the 2021 Winners, including the 100% electric Volkswagen ID.4, which took the trophy for the main category. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

In this episode Lauren, Karl and Javier travel to Tucson, Arizona to drive the 4th. generation Tucson SUV and to take the first look at the all new Sport Adventure Vehicle Santa Cruz. We talk with designer Bradley Arnold about the first pickup truck from Hyundai and to Product Manager, Trevor Lai, about the 4th. generation Tucson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

In this episode, we talk to one of the most popular and successful YouTubers in the Automotive category, whose channel has an audience of 2.97M subscribers, which is larger than the population of 61 countries! Among other topics, Jason explains the difference between the point of view of an engineer versus the one from an automotive journalist and how that can affect the consumers ́buying decision...

In this episode we talk to the Director of e-mobility at Volkswagen of America, who just completed a drive across the U.S. last week with the all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 EV. Starting in New York City mid-March, Krause led a small team across the States on a predominantly southern route, wrapping up the drive on schedule in 18 days in Sacramento, California. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

In this episode we talk about the April's Fool Day “Voltswagen” joke, which created a wave of negative reactions across the entire automotive industry due to the German manufacturer’s deceptive (and not remotely funny) marketing efforts to push its electric cars. We also review the list of finalists for the 2021 World Car of the Year Awards and analyze the start of the Formula 1 season with specia...

In this episode we talk to special guest Anton Wahlman from SeekingAlpha.com about the good and bad trends during the first 3 months of 2021, in particular with Tesla. We also celebrate Lauren´s invention to close Women's History Month and go on a boat ride in the Everglades National Park with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander and Eclipse Cross. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

In this episode we interview Paul Walser, the new Chairman at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) about the challenges created by the COVID-19 Pandemic and the new way consumers shop online for everything. We also celebrate the 1st. anniversary of the new era at RECARO Automotive and find out what you should be aware of if you need to transport your car across the street or across t...

In this episode, we talk to Richard Hollingsworth, Lexus´ Product Marketing Sr. Analyst about the 2022 IS 500 sedan, which will hit the US market this fall, and Toyota´s Vice President of Vehicle Marketing and Communications, Michael Tripp, who explains the brand’s strategy for the electrification of its model line up. Javier Mota Digital Automotive Journalist - NACTOY Juror Listen to the Total Sc...

José Muñoz, Hyundai Motor Company’s Global Chief Operating Officer, headlines this week at Total Car Score. Mr. Muñoz provides world-exclusive news about Hyundai’s future product plans, including the long-awaited launch of the automaker’s first U.S.-market pickup truck, the next Hyundai to receive the brand’s performance “N” treatment, and how the automaker managed to actually grow sales during a...

In this episode we interview Wendy Orthman, Infiniti´s Global Communications Manager about living and working under lock down in Yokohama for the past year. We also take a look at the new car reveals of the week — Kia Carnival, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Hyundai’s IONIQ 5. 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 discuss the recent announcements from different manufacturers about going 100% electric as soon as 2025 and the political-economical consequences for all drivers. We also give our first Total Car Score to the 2021 Genesis GV80 and interview Hein Schafer, Volkswagen´s SVP Product & Strategy in North America to get an update from the German brand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

In this episode Lauren, Karl and Javier go international, stopping in Ingolstadt, Germany for the reveal of the new 2022 Audi e-tron GT, Detroit for an interview with Cadillac´s Super Cruise engineer, and Torino, Italy to speak with Alfa Romeo´s designer Alessandro Maccolini, about the Passione he leverages when designing for the Italian brand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

On this episode we celebrate Lauren´s birthday with a "virtual gift" of the new Ford F-150 Raptor, the Cadillac Blackwing series and a "trip" to Japan with Nissan´s Product Communications Director, Dan Passe, to talk about the new Pathfinder SUV and Frontier pickup truck. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

In this episode of Total Car Score we discuss Tesla as a profitable car maker — after 18 years. We also do a deep dive into the Acura brand and its all-new 2022 MDX with Acura’s Vice Price and Brand Officer, Jon Ikeda. We close the show with a discussion of the Rolex 24 at Daytona and an interview with Aston Martin’s Nathan Hoyt on the British brand’s racing effort and its ongoing partnership with...