Car Radio with Henry Payne

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, August 1, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News “Voters want Michigan to build EVs, but they don't want to buy them, poll finds,” reads The Detroit News headline. 55% of poll respondents said Detroit automakers should build EVs – but just 24% said they would consider buying one. That’s compared to just 35% of national voters, and down from 43% j...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, August 6, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News From Daytona Beach. GM Chief of Powertrain Russell O’Blenes talks about how racing raises GM’s game. And why GM is going hybrid in its IMSA, IndyCar, and NASCAR entries. 2 minutes. Original aired August 6, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 193: O’Blenes on GM...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, July 25, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Interview with Ford SUV Marketing Manager Craig Patterson on the upgraded, 2025 Ford Explorere. The Explorer gain a remade interior, optional Blue Cruise hands-free driving, and a porty ST-Line. That’s on top of standard features including wireless Apple Car Play/Android Auto, adaptive cruise contro...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, July 11, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News As Yoga Berra might say: “It’s like déjà vu all over again.” New US auto regulations are perversely working against domestic auto manufacturers. In the 1970s, Washington devised CAFÉ rules to force US automakers to make more fuel-efficient cars in order to reduce our “foreign oil dependence.” But th...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, July 16, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Brighton, Michigan – At the Lingenfelter Collection, Lingenfelter Engineering CEO Ken Lingenfelter talks about his original, iconic Chevy Corvette Stingray split-window and how it influences the modern, mid-engine Corvette Stingray 60 years later. 2 minutes. Original aired July 16, 2024 on the Auto...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, July 9, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Le Mans, France – Cadillac is coming into Europe with an all-electric lineup and direct consumer sales like Tesla. Jaclyn McQwaid, Cadillac’s Europe chief, talks about the European opportunity, Cadillac’s flagship Paris store, and racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. 2 minutes. Original aired July 9, 2...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, July 4, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News IndyCar debuts its hybrid era at Mid-Ohio July 7. Penske Corp President Bud Denker talks about what the change brings to the sport. 2 minutes. Original aired July 4, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 188: Denker on Indycar Hybrid

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, July 2, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Le Mans – Mustang marketing chief Jim Owens talks about Ford Mustang’s debut at Le Mans and the value it brings to Mustang sales in Europe. 2 minutes. Original aired July 2, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 187: Owens on Mustang at Le Mans

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, June 27, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Pontiac – M1 Concourse is a center of auto enthusiast activity all summer long. CEO Tim McGrane talks about upcoming events including the Woodward Dream Show and American Speed Festival 2 minutes. Original aired June 27, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 186: M...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, June 25, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Le Mans, France – Cadillac Chief talks about the brand’s ambitions in France, the opening of its first Paris store, and its twin-entry in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. 2 minutes. Original aired June 25, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 185: Roth on Cadillac in...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, June 13, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News From France Payne previews the world’s most prestigious endurance auto race: the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The race had a decidedly Detroit accent this year. In a rare confluence, Motown’s most celebrated racing brands – Team Penske, Ford, Cadillac, and Corvette – vied for glory June 15-16 around the epi...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, June 11, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Chevy Equinox EV chief engineer Mark Allen talks about GM’s Tesla Model Y competitor – and the advantages of its Google Built-In navigation system for finding chargers. 2 minutes. Original aired June 11, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 183: Allen on Chevy Equ...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, June 6, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News At the Detroit GP, IMSA Mustang GT3 driver Dirk Muller talks about his first season behind the wheel of Ford’s GT3 entry. 2 minutes. Original aired June 6, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 182: Muller on Ford Mustang GT3 racer

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, June 4, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News GM Motorsports Chief Jim Campbell on GM’s presence at Detroit GP, and in Cadillac prototype and Corvette GT3 sportscar racing around the world. 2 minutes. Original aired June 4, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 181: Campbell on GM racing

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, June 1, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Part 2, LIVE from the Detroit Grand Prix. Interviews with: Dirk Muller, Ford Mustang GT3 driver; Jack Hawkesworth, Lexus GT3 driver; Jon Ikeda, Sr. VP, Honda Racing. Hosted by Henry Payne and Robin Warner (YouTube’s Views on Vehicles). 1 hour. Original aired June 1, 2024 on 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headlin...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, June 1, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Part 1. LIVE from the Detroit Grand Prix. Interviews with: Jim Campbell, VP, GM Performance & Motorsports; Detroit GP Chairman Bud Denker; IMSA Chief John Doonan. Hosted by Henry Payne and Robin Warner (YouTube’s Views on Vehicles). 2 hours. Original aired June 1, 2024 on 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headl...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, May 28, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Santino Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing talks about why Detroit is a special place on the IndyCar calendar. 2 minutes. Original aired May 28, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 178: Ferrucci on 2024 Detroit GP

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, May 23, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Santino Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing talks about his 8th place finish at the Indy 500 as he prepares for the Detroit Grand Prix. 2 minutes. Original aired May 23, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 177: Ferrucci on 2024 Indy 500

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, May 14, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News The mother of all lawsuits has arrived. The left-wing administration of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer this May opened a new front in the War on Industry by announcing their intention to sue fossil fuel industries for bad weather they say is caused by global warmi...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, May 16, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News High-speed, head-turning, and hefty, the Acura ZDX is the brand’s first EV. It benefits from an unusual source – General Motors, from which it gets its Ultium battery platform. It immediately sheds $7,500 thanks to the General’s locally sourced batteries and domestic production. That cuts the price $...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, May 9, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News For its third generation, the remade Traverse family hauler has gotten its act together. Call it the Multiverse. With a bus-load of standard features, Z71 off-road option, and Super Cruise drive-assist on offer, vanilla Traverse is now the Chocolate Chunky Monkey Banana Split Traverse. 2 min. Intervie...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, May 7, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Payne reports from the Miami Grand Prix on Formula One racing’s popularity in the US. Credit Netflix’s hit series, “Drive to Survive,” but F1 is missing further opportunity by rejecting the application of Andretti Cadillac Racing to join the circus. Because – goodness knows - the series could use some...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, May 2, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News The 601 horsepower, all-wheel-drive Hyundai Ioniq 5N hellion is the first electric track. Payne rings its neck around Laguna Seca, then talks with product chiefs Till Wartenburg and Jun Park about its development.  2 min. Original aired May 2, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headline: Car...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, April 30, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Amazon’s EV delivery trucks – based on Rivian’s truck platform – have arrived in Metro Detroit. Payne visits Pontiac Amazon Fulfillment Center and talks with driver Kayla Dudley on her new, smooth-riding mule. 2 min. Original aired April 30, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headline: Car...

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, April 25, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News The Detroit Grand Prix poster contest produces an annual collector’s item for fans and competitors. Payne interviews the 2024 winner, College for Creative Studies art major Alison Slackta on her winning entry celebrating Detroit street art, 2 min. Original aired April 25, 2024 on the Auto Report, 9...