AI Auto Podcast

In this episode we explore how the Hyundai Group is evolving from an automotive manufacturer to an Integrated Solutions Mobility Provider, with the launch of 100% electric and autonomous aircraft as soon as 2028 in cities like Miami. 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 talk to TJ Campbell, Tire Information & Testing Manager at Tire Rack, who shares his amazing level of knowledge about all types of cars and what kind of tires you need for yours; from your regular 10-year old SUV to the most exclusive exotic cars in the world. 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, a group of automotive journalists get together around a brand new 2022 Rivian R1T parked at their hotel and meet the owner to get his impressions on the 100% electric pickup truck, which is becoming the car to have in this part of the country. 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 Brauer interviews Executive Chairman Bill Ford, who was initially opposed to the name Mustang Mach-e, but now is convinced that it is part of the future of the automotive industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

California air regulators voted this week to approve stringent rules that would ban the sale of new gasoline cars by 2035 and set interim targets to phase the cars out, but we don't believe it will happen. 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, I don´t talk about cars, Auto Shows or test drives. Instead, I share my experience about running everyday for 2 years and the advice from running coach Adolfo Salgueiro and Scott Lang MD, Professor of Family Medicine - UCF College of Medicine. 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 celebrate that Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai of Asheville recently donated a total of $20,000 to the Special Olympics North Carolina, an organization that uses the transformative power of sports to improve the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. A ceremonial check was presented in Asheville, North Carolina.olina 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 discuss the effects that the new EV Bill will have on the success or failure of the established car companies and the new ones, some of which are struggling to survive under the pressure of operational capital. 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 get an invitation to go driving and enjoy the best of the hospitality and culinary offerings from the SouthWest Region of Germany, where we can go visit the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche Museums, and the thrill of no-speed limits on the legendary Autobahn, among many other attractions for car lovers. 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 are in Vietnam with VinFast CEO, Le Thi Thu Thuy, to find out about the new electric car company's plans to become a global player in the automotive industry, and journalist Sebastian Blanco, who talks about the hurdles the vietnamese company has to overcome to do it. 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 Vietnam to learn all about the VinGroup and it´s automotive division VinFast, which is coming to the USA later this year, and why one of the very first US customers is replacing his Tesla Model X with 65 VinFast SUVs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special episode, we talk to Nasser Al Khori, Director of Programs at Generation Amazing, Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, FIFA 2022 World Cup Qatar™. Al Khori leads the programmes at Generation Amazing, the human and social legacy initiative, which will make an impact after the tournament. 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 are in Austin, Texas for the global debut of the 2023 Toyota Crown, a full-size sedan with bold styling, standard electronic on-demand AWD hybrid powertrain standard with choice of first-ever Hybrid MAX or Toyota Hybrid System. 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 kick off the legendary MINI TAKES THE STATES 2022 in Farr’s Field in Waterbury, Vermont. We drive with over 2,000 MINI owners and some 700 MINI Coopers to explore nine states and eight cities, raising money for Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the euthanizing of dogs and cats in American animal shelters by 2025. 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 try to answer the question many consumers have in mind these days, while facing the new reality of an average monthly car payment of $712, which comes on top of other factors, such as $5 for a gallon of gas and higher interest rates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special episode, Lauren Fix, the Car Coach, shares her top pro tips to save a lot of money at the gas pump and to avoid emergencies on the road, just in time for your summer trips, while Javier Mota and Karl Brauer spend time driving some amazing new cars around the world. 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 talk with Marketing Manager, Kristin Lewis in Park City, Utah during the first drive with the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, the first all-electric luxury SUV, which rear-wheel drive Debut Edition, will deliver 312 miles of range on a full charge and 340 HP, when it goes on sale later this summer. 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 go to Johnson Valley, California, to test drive the 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor, which was designed and engineered by Ford Performance to be capable of highway-speed desert-dune conquering, Baja rock-crawling and a lot more. 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 go to Bentonville, Arkansas, to test drive the 2023 Genesis Electrified G80, which made its global debut at Auto Shanghai 2021 and it's coming to the United States later this year. We talk to Product Planning Manager, Tommy Shin, and Communications Manager, Jarred Pellat, to learn all about it. 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 are in Phoenix, Arizona to test drive the 2023 Cadillac Escalade V, the most powerful full-size SUV with its 6.2-liter V-8 engine rated at 682 horsepower and talk to Global Product Manager, David Schiavone, who is retiring this week, after successfully launching the newest member of the Cadillac family. 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 talk to Anthony Garbis, Sr. Manager of Product Planning at Audi of America and Ryan Compton, President of the Audi Club North America, about the new 2022 Audi RS3, which returns with a five-cylinder engine, new RS driving modes and RS Torque Splitter, which enable a new dimension of driving dynamics. 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 Nashville, Tennessee, to talk to Trevor Lai, Manager, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America, about the Korean manufacturer´s electrification strategy, which is targeting 7% of the global EV market by 2030 with 1.87 million electric vehicles sold annually by 2030. 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 Austin, Texas for the first test drive of the 2023 Acura Integra, a premium, turbocharged 5-door liftback sports car, designed for a new generation of enthusiast drivers, We talk to Acura´s Business Planning Leader, to learn all about the 5th. generation Integra, which will start at just $30,800. 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 demonstrate that sedans are not dead, with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz. We talk to Bernie Glaser, Head of Product Management for MBUSA, about all the technologies included in the new generation of this classic German model. 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 go to New York and talk to Rob Filipovic, Director of Product Planning at Jaguar Land Rover North America about the 2023 Range Rover Sport, the third-generation model, which is the most desirable, advanced and dynamically capable yet and an early candidate to take the SUV of the Year Award. 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 San Antonio, Texas, to test drive the 100% electric Ford F150 Lighting and declare it the 2023 North America Truck of the Year. We also talked to engineer Dapo Adewusi, about how it was developed in record time to get way ahead of the competition. 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 Las Vegas to test drive the 2023 Nissan Z on the race track and talk to Paul Hawson, Director of Advanced Product Planning & Strategy for Nissan North America, about the importance of the legendary gasoline-engine sports car in an era of electric SUVs. 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 share an ultra luxury experience with Paul Strauss from The Awesomer.com and the new 2022 Range Rover, the original luxury SUV that has led by example for 50 years, combining serene comfort and composure with incredible capability. We fly on helicopters, drink the best wines of Sonoma Valley and visit a couple of 5 Star Hotels. 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 recap the big wins for Hyundai at the 2022 New York Auto Show where it took 4 World Car of the Year Awards for the all electric IONIQ5 and Person of the Year for Executive Vice President for Design and Chief Creative Officer, Luc Donckerwolke. We also talk to Mitja Borkert about the 2023 Lamborghini Huracán Técnica. 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 analyze the list of winners for the 2022 World Car of the Year Awards, which were announced at the New York International Auto Show, where Hyundai took 4 trophies with the 100% electric IONIQ 5 and one more for Luc Donckerwolke, Hyundai Chief Creative Officer, who was named the 2022 World Car Person of the Year. 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 test drive the new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 on a natural off-road trail outside Palm Springs, California, guided by Liana Prieto, co-founder of Dirt Days, and Vehicle Performance Engineer, Jeff Scott. 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 Dearborn, Michigan for the Lincoln 100th Archive Experience and talk to Archives and Heritage Manager Ted Ryan, who takes us on a brief recap of the history of the American luxury brand, which was bought by Henry Ford in 1922. 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 are in Palm Spring, California to test drive the new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 and talk to Liz and Benjamin Wilkins, the married couple who designed it, while working from home during the COVID-19 Pandemic. 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 talk to Michael Tripp, Vice President of Vehicle Marketing & Communications at Toyota North America, about the first-ever 2023 Toyota GR Corolla, which was developed by the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing team, with 300 hp, 273 lb.-ft. of torque from a 1.6L, 3-cylinder direct/port injected turbo engine and a manual transmission only! 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 talk to Michael Hughes, Chief Commercial and Revenue Officer at ChargePoint, the leading EV charging network, which will offer customers home and public EV charging solutions for the launch of the 100% eléctirc 2023 Toyota bZ4X SUV. 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 from Istanbul, a group of 6 US journalists talk about their experiences while exploring the fast growing automotive industry in Turkey, which has become a major global player as the 14th. car manufacturer in the world, with a capacity of up to 2 million units a year. 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 Istanbul, Turkey, to talk to Albert Saydam, Chairman at Turkish Automotive Suppliers Association, which is a key player in the global automotive industry, with 485 registered companies, 183 R&D Centers, more than 200,000 employees and $25 billion in business volume. 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 Los Angeles and talk to Bosch-s Product Manager, Mariana Eitchel, about the INTELLIGENT PARK PILOT technology in the all-electric 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS, with smartphone app integration, as part of a holistic demonstration of the future vehicle experience for consumers. 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 Palm Springs, California for the first test drive of the new Plug-in Hybrid Volvo XC60 T8 Recargue and the 100% electric Volvo C40, part of the electrification strategy for the Swedish luxury brand. We also talk to Anders Gustafsson, Sr. Vice President Americas and President and CEO, Volvo Car USA, about the current challenges in the automotive industry and how he is sure Volvo Cars will get ahead of the competition. 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 complete our coverage of the 2022 Amelia Island Concours d´Elegance with Martin Fritsches, President & CEO, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Americas at The Amelia, where he explains how the British luxury brand delivered the highest-ever annual sales results in it´s 117-year history in 2021 and about the electrification era coming up as soon as next year. 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 talk to with Sebastian Mackensen, President & CEO BMW of North America at the 2022 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, where the German luxury manufacturer unveiled the newly updated BMW 8 Series and kicked off a year-long celebration of 50 Years of M with the gathering of vehicles spanning the whole history of BMW M. 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 talk to McKeel Hagerty, the CEO of the Hagerty Group, which after years of being involved as an active sponsor and partner, added this iconic event to our portfolio of automotive experiences, as part of its effort to "Save the Drive". 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 visit the BMW Car Club America Foundation in Greer, South Carolina, right across Highway 101 from the BMW Manufacturing Plant, and down the street from the BMW Performance Center. We talked to Jackie Jouret and Michael Mitchel at the BMW Car Club America Foundation about the upcoming exhibit Power of M: Celebrating 50 Years, which will open to the public on Monday, May 16, 2022. 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 Scottsdale, Arizona, to Test Drive the new 2022 Lincoln Navigator, which has new exclusive Black Label Themes, and to talk to Lincoln President, Joy Falotico, who shares the electrification strategy for the American luxury brand, along with it´s plans to keep improving the overall ownership experience for the Lincoln consumers in the United States. 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 talk about the new wave of bad news affecting the automotive industry; from the high gas prices; the fact that in the month of January, new car buyers paid 82.2% over MSRP; a new way to collect money from EV owners in Texas and the end of the 3G era, which will affect millions of old cars. 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 Chicago for the return of the nation's largest Auto Show, which is back on it´s regular dates after 2 years of cancellations and delays due to the CONVID-19 pandémica. We talk about the 2022 Nissan Frontier Concept trucks and the 2022 Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition,which pays tribute to Alan Mann Racing’s lightweight 1966 Ford GT experimental race cars. 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 interview Claudia Márquez, who was recently named Genesis Motor North America Chief Operating Officer, to learn about the strategy to differentiate the Korean brand in the luxury space and how Genesis is approaching the post-Covid world and the new electrification era. 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 Healdsburg, California, for the first drive with the 2022 Kia EV6, Kia’s first dedicated EV, which signals the beginning of the brand’s transformative ‘Plan S (Shift)’ electrification strategy. We talked to Russell Wager, VP of Marketing, to learn everything about it. 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 talk to Stephan Winkelmann, CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, during the reopening of Lamborghini Miami, one of the most successful dealerships for the italian automaker in the whole world. Mr. Winkelmann also gave us an update on what's coming in 2022 from the factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese. 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 talk to Jessica Fini, Senior Manager of Public Relations at American Honda Motor Company, to celebrate the Honda Civic award as the 2022 North American Car of the Year. This is the 3rd time Civic has taken the top honor —previously, with the 10th-generation Civic winning in 2016 and 8th generation in 2006. No car has won the award more times than Civic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.