AI Auto Podcast

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.

In this episode we travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico, to test drive the 2022 Lexus LX 600 and talk to VP Lexus Marketing, Vinay Shahani, about this new model which joins a club of SUVs with high levels of luxury, technology and a price tag over $100,000. This is the 4th. generation of the LX 600 and was redesigned from the ground up to compete against models like the Cadillac Escalade and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, among others. 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 traveled from NewPort Beach to Palm Springs in California to test drive 2 very different new models from Mercedes-AMG: first, the all new Mercedes-AMG SL roadster and then the AMG EQS, the first ever 100% electric model from the high performance division. We talk to product managers Robin Stewing and Cornelius Schilkowsky to learn everything about these 2 amazing 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 take a deep look at all the news from the automotive industry at the 2022 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. One more surprising than the other: from a color-changing car, a new brand from Vietnam, and a well-known car manufacturer, which featured robotics dogs, but no 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 Detroit, Michigan, for the global debut of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV to talk to Chief Engineer, Nicole Kraatz and Ryan Vaughan, Executive Director for Design. We hear all about the new model which was developed from the ground up as a fully-electric truck on General Motors advanced Ultium EV Platform. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this, the last episode of the year, we invite back the "Brain Trust Automotive Circle" - Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, Javier Mota, Anton Wahlman, Michael Harley and Paul Brian -, to talk about the good (and no so good) cars we drove in 2021, the success stories, the issues that affected customers during the second year of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and what we can expect of the New 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 Las Vegas for a final drive of the 2022 Ford Maverick before we vote to decide if this is the NACTOY Truck of the Year. We talk to Chief Engineer, Chris Mazur, who explains the innovative way his team designed this compact pickup truck and took advantage of Ford´s 100-year long experience to make it a winner! 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 experience the 2022 Ford Bronco at the new Bronco Roadeo in Mount Potosí, and to talk to Chief Engineer, Jolanta Coffey and Marketing Manager, Esteban Plaza-Jennings. We ask them why this iconic model should win the 2022 NACTOY 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 talk with Lucid Motors´ David Lickfold, Director of Chassis & Vehicle Dynamics Engineering and Product PR Manager, David Buchko, about the 100% electric 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition, which made it to the finalists list of candidates for the North American Car of the Year. Lauren, Karl and Javier will soon be making their final votes. Should it be the winner? 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 Robert Barrosa, Senior Director, Sales, Business Development and Marketing at Electrify America, the charging company that joined Hyundai Motor America to support owners of the 2021 Kona Electric and 2022 IONIQ5 with 250 kWh of included DC Fast charging. 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 Lauren talks about why consumers should be worried about gas prices not only for the cars we drive, but pretty much for everything we touch and use everyday away from the cars. Javier compares the gas price in Chile, where drivers pay a lot more than in the US. Finally, we talk about the BMW Concept XM, which had its global debut at Art Basel Miami and created a wide mixture of reactions. 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 Crew, England, home of Bentley Motors LLC, to talk with Mike Sayer, Head of Product Communications and the Bentley Heritage Collection, about how Javier won a 2022 Bentley Continental GT Speed on the second edition of the #BentleyConfiguratorChallenge. 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 Encinitas, California to learn about the new electrification era at Toyota with Vice President Vehicle Marketing & Communications, Michael Tripp. We also talk to Wayne Gerdes about his newest Guinness World Record with the 2021 hydrogen fuel cell electric Toyota Mirai. 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 Pasadena, California for the 7th. edition of the L.A. Test Drives and talk to a panel of jurors about the most trending topic in the automotive industry worldwide; internal combustion engine cars vs. electric 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 Moab, Utah, which is the world capital for the legendary American brand, where we talk to Tavon Brooks, from the Jeep Product Marketing team, to learn about the 5th. generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, which new lineup Includes the Grand Cherokee 4xe, the First Electrified Grand Cherokee, and the new Trailhawk, the ultimate 4x4 Grand Cherokee. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.