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It's 25 years since the enormous recall of Firestone tires on Ford Explorers and the debacle and controversy that followed, costing the Ford CEO his job. Host David Kiley and Headlight News Editor Paul Eisenstein chat about it, as well as a few others on Kiley's last WardsAuto podcast.

Host David Kiley talks thre news of the week, and chats with Reza Chaji, founder and CEO of VueReal, an innovative automotive lighting company.

Jim Press has done it all and seen it all in the auto industry, and chats with Host David Kiley about the current disruptions in the auto industry.

Host David Kiley talks about Trump's so-called Big Beautiful Bill, and impact on autos, and a chat with Stellantis's Tim Kuniskis

GM did pretty well in Q1 despite eating tariffs. CEO Mary Barra, in her 11th year, is walking a Trumpian tightrope. Hos David Kiley chats with Bloomberg News's David Welch.

Host David Kiley on news of the week, and a chat with Rob Newton of ChargPoint about BEV charging infrastructure issues.

AI is transforming every aspect of business. Car repair is no exception. AI platforms are doing better than ever diagnosing broken systems and parts, and they will getter better still.

S&P Global's chief of forecasting in the auto industry Michael Robinet says Trump's tariffs and waffling is costing automakers some 18 months in strategic planning and cycle timing.

The 2026 GMC Terrain is made in Mexico, but GM says it will hold the line and not increase prices to offset tariffs

Toyota is 100% Hybrid with two top selling models, and three BEVs hitting showrooms in next 12 months. Discussing it all with Toyota Electrification Boss Cooper Ericksen.

WardsAuto is out with its annual 10 Best Interiors and UX. Editors David Kiley and Christie Schweinberg discuss.

Host David Kiley talks about some of news of the week like Trump's tariffs and a comeback for Yugo, as well as amazing advances in quality control.

Talking about Rivian vs. Tesla and solid state battery talk with Voltaiq CEO and how automakers are trying to cope with battery quality.

Host David Kiley talks about Slate Motors, backed by Jeff Bezos, and the 2025 VW GTI and Golf R.

Host David Kiley talks about the NY Auto Show, Subaru Outback, Tesla's drop and Subaru President Jeff Walters.

One of the speedbumps to consumers adopting EVs is lack of public charging infrastructure. Rob Newton from ChargePoint joins David Kiley about the present and future of charging.

The drive for more hydrogen power for transportation is seeing a setback in the U.S. with Trump era deregulation. But Europe and Asia are forging ahead, leaving the U.S. lagging in hydrogen energy.

President Trump's tariffs on foreign goods are going to blow a hole through the industry's profitability, shareholder value and global supply chains. Talking it through with Senior Editor David Kiley and manufacturing and supply chain expert David Pate.

Tariffs on goods coming in from Mexico and Canada, as well as China, set to go into effect April 2, are creating havoc on automakers' plans and finances. PwC's automotive practice C.J. Finn talks with host David Kiley.

More auto industry disruption with tariffs and Teslas. Plus, improving the selling process for dealers with Shit Digital CEO and former Ford exec Matt Van Dyke.

How the BEV revolution is under fire in the U.S. and EU

BEV sales are uncertain. Automakers are rushing hybrids and PHEVs to market. And consumers say they are eager for more.

Host David Kiley talks with Mitsubishi Motors execs Travis Wattles and Jeremy Barnes about the future of this perennially niche mass-market brand.

Host David Kiley and Guest Autoline Editor and Publisher John McElroy discuss Ward's December prediction that the Honda-Nissan merger would never get off the ground. Also, Ford's quality woes.

News of the week; Trump Tariffs, Musk and Honda-Nissan Busting. Chats with Chrysler/Alfa-Romeo Chief Christine Fuell; and cool stuff with Gentex, VP Engineering Neil Boehm.