Car Radio with Henry Payne

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, April 10, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News San Diego – The Ford Maverick Lobo enters the street truck market with a fun, drifting pickup that’s at home on an autocross course. Technical Officer Eddie Khan talks about the Lobo’s “fun factor” thanks to twin-clutch packs in the rear. 2 min. Originally aired April...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, April 8, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News San Antonio – VW Taos Product Planner Mike Stevens talks about the extreme makeover of the 2025 VW Tas. The roomy, compact SUV gets a new look and new dash – plus AWD for cold Michigan winters. 2 min. Originally aired April 8, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headline: Car Rad...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, April 3, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Puerto Rico - Honda Passport chief engineer Todd Hemmert on the new, more rugged, 2026 SUV. The new model separates itself from the Pilot with rugged styling, all-wheel-drive, shorter overhangs to take on Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota 4Runner. 2 min. Originally aired April 3, 2025 on the Auto Report,...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, April 1, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Tariffs are talk of the US auto industry these days, but they are hardly new. The Detroit Three automakers, Democrats and Republicans have long utilized tariffs – though before the Trump Administration, Republicans have been a reluctant Party. Payne on how tariffs have changed the industry in...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, March 27, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News San Francisco –Cadillac Opitq is the luxury brand’s entry-level EV, anchoring a lineup of Lyriq, Vistiq, Escalade IQ, and Celestiq. Chief Engineer John Cockburn  talks about the car’s target demographic and standard features. 2 min. Originally aired March 27, 2025 on the Auto...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, March 20, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Detroit – Team Penske vetran Will Power talks about the key to maintaining an IndyCar career, how teammates challenge him, and his continued hunger to win. “It’s about attitude,” says the 20-year veteran. 2 min. Originally aired March 20, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detro...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, March 18, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Detroit – Team Penske star Will Power visits Detroit ahead of the June Grand Prix and talks about his 20 years in IndyCar, the Indy 500, and racing for Roger Penske on the streets of Motown. 2 min. Originally aired March 18, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headline: Car Radio, Sea...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, March 6, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Waterford – At his new Ineos dealership, Feldman Auto Group CEO Jay Feldman talks about the target customer for the Ineos brand, the Grenadier’s rugged capabilities, and the forthcoming Quartermaster pickup. 2 min. Originally aired March 6, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Hea...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, March 4, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Waterford – Startup British automaker Ineos has landed in Michigan. Feldman Automotive CEO Jay Feldman talks about his new store and the luxury, dirt-kicking Ineos Grenadier SUV and Quartermaster pickups on offer. 2 min. Originally aired March 4, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Hea...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, February 27, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Detroit – The 72nd Autorama circus rolls into town. CEO Pete Toundas previews the slammed, chromed, and decked hot rods on display including a special Barbie car, Camaro Transformers movie car, and contenders for the coveted Ridler Award. 2 min. Originally aired February 27, 2025 on the Au...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, March 13, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Austin, Texas – The 2025 Kia K4 starts at just $23k but boasts a 12.9-inch hoodless digital screen, styling, and rear leg room associated with bigger, luxury vehicles. Product manager Young Kim talks about the hot-selling new sedan. 2 min. Originally aired March 13, 2025 on the Auto Report, 9...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, February 25, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Austin, Texas – The 2025 Kia K4 replaces the Forte as the Korean brand’s entry-level sedan. Product manager Young Kim talks about the high-tech car with a Cadillac-like wardrobe. 2 min. Originally aired February 25, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headline: Car Radio, Pod...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, February 11, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Charlotte, NC – At the Ford Performance racing season launch, Red Bull Ford boss Christian Horner talks about his Formula One team’s partnership with Ford and the upcoming hybrid engine regulations for 2026. 2 min. Originally aired February 11, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, April 29, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News The Lingenfelter Collection, one of Michigan’s premier auto stables, opens to the public Saturday, May 3 to support the American Cancer Society. Ken Lingenfelter talks about some of the special toys in his collection. 2 min. Originally aired April 29, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WF...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, February 18, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News San Diego – New Jeep brand boss Bob Broderdorf talks about the future of the Jeep lineup in the US market. The brand plans $3.2 billion in new product spending with the Recon EV, a new compact SUV, and Grand Cherokee refresh coming in 2025. 2 min. Originally aired February 18, 2025 on the...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, February 13, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News San Diego – At the media launch of Jeep’s first electric vehicle, the Jeep Wagoneer S, new brand boss Bob Broderdorf talks the S’s 600 horsepower, all-wheel-drive, and $70k entry to the Wagoneer luxury sub-brand. 2 min. Originally aired February 13, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, January 28, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Pontiac – GT1 takes classic, 2006 Ford GT chassis and updates them with a 1,400-horsepower Roush twin-turbo V-8 engine, suspension and chassis tweaks. The resulting resto-mod can then be customized to the buyer’s preference. GT1 CEO Fred Calero introduces the first GT1 for delivery. 2...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, January 21, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Las Vegas – Honda wowed the Consumer ELectrcisn Sow in 2025 with a pair of sci-fi protoypes signalling its move to EVs over the next 15 years. The Made in Ohio 0 Series models are represented by a sleek, Lamborhghini lookalike and a square-backed SUV. Honda VP for North Amecia Sales Lance W...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, January 16, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Silicon Valley – GMC aims to be King of e-Luxury with the Hummer EV Pickup and EV SUVs – and now comes the GMC Sierra EV Denali. Marketing Manager Adma Pardonoff talks about the big pickup’s four-wheel-steer, startling acceleration, and 10,000-pound towing ability in the heart o...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, January 14, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Detroit – The Detroit Grand Prix embraces the return of the Detroit Auto Show in January by hosting Racing Day on January 17. Detroit GP President Michael Montri previews the partnership and the Grand Prix’s sponsorship of one of four tracks inside the Huntington Place Convention Cent...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, January 9, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Detroit – The Detroit Auto Show is back to its January roots - a new show for a new era. After an epic, media-stuffed, celebrity-encrusted, 30-year run as the world-renowned North American International Auto Show, Motown’s auto circus is dropping its international marketing theme, and...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, January 7, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Phoenix – Payne sits down with Dodge CEO Matt MacAlear at talks about Dodge’s first EV, the two-door Charger Daytona at the Radford Racing School. The Charger Daytona debuts in high-horsepower Scat Pack and R/T trims. The EVs are roomy, with high back seats and all-wheel-drive to put d...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, December 19, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Farmington Hills, MI – Nissan product developer Zack Jepson talks about the 2025 Nissan Kicks, a major upgrade to the subcompact SUV in styling and tech appointments. Yet, Kicks doesn’t lose sight of Nissan’s signature affordability by offering a $23k base vehicle with standard...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, November 12, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News As founder of Autoworkers for Trump, ex-autoworker Brian Pannebecker was a key in flipping Donals Trump to Michigan. “EVs were probably the #1 issue among autoworkers,” said Pannebecker as Trump nominated Lee Zeldin to be EPA chief. “Lee Zeldin knows what Donald Trump wants and...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, November 5, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News October brought an October Surprise, but who thought it would come via the auto industry. Michigan has been at the center of the 2024 Election Campaign because government agencies targeted gas engines for elimination by 2035 in favor of an EV mandate. Cue the surprise. Ford announced it’s i...