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WardsAuto
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WardsAuto has been providing news and insights to and about the auto industry for 100 years. The WardsAuto Podcast, hosted by David Kiley, examines the compelling issues facing the modern mobility industries.
Episodes
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WardsAutoPodcastEp100 - 25th Anniversary of Recall that Ate the Auto Industry
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.
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Ep. 99 - The New Push on Advanced Lighting, and News of The Week
Host David Kiley talks thre news of the week, and chats with Reza Chaji, founder and CEO of VueReal, an innovative automotive lighting company.
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Ep. 98 - Chatting Toyota, Tariffs, Trucks and Trump Era with former Toyota USA Chief Jim Press
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.
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Ep. 97 - Trump's Budget Bill and Chat with Stellantis's Tim Kuniskis
Host David Kiley talks about Trump's so-called Big Beautiful Bill, and impact on autos, and a chat with Stellantis's Tim Kuniskis
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Ep. 96 - Talking GM with Bloomberg News Detroit Bureau Chief David Welch
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.
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Ep. 95 - Rob Newton of ChargePoint on BEV Infrastructure Issues
Host David Kiley on news of the week, and a chat with Rob Newton of ChargPoint about BEV charging infrastructure issues.
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Ep. 94 - How AI Can Transform Car Repair with Sonatus CMO John Heinlein
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.
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Ep. A Few Minutes with S&P Global's Michael Robinet. aka "Mr. Tariff"
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.
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Ep. 92 - Professional Grade GMC Terrain with Meghan Ely
The 2026 GMC Terrain is made in Mexico, but GM says it will hold the line and not increase prices to offset tariffs
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Ep. 91 - Hybrids and EVs with Toyota Electric Planning Boss Cooper Ericksen
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.
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Ep. 90 - WardsAuto 2025 10 Best Interiors and UX with David Kiley and Christie Schweinsberg
WardsAuto is out with its annual 10 Best Interiors and UX. Editors David Kiley and Christie Schweinberg discuss.
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Ep. 89 - More Tariff News and Overcoming Quality Issues with SkillReal's Peter Grabowski
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.
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Ep. 88 - GM Eating Most Tariff Costs; Voltaiq CEO on Solid State Batteries and Cell Quality
Talking about Rivian vs. Tesla and solid state battery talk with Voltaiq CEO and how automakers are trying to cope with battery quality.
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Ep.87 - Slate EVs and Volkswagen Golf R and GTI.
Host David Kiley talks about Slate Motors, backed by Jeff Bezos, and the 2025 VW GTI and Golf R.
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Ep. 86 - NY Auto Show, Tesla's "Code-Blue," Subaru Outback
Host David Kiley talks about the NY Auto Show, Subaru Outback, Tesla's drop and Subaru President Jeff Walters.
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Ep. 85 - Can Public EV Charging Be Fixed with ChargePoint's Rob Newton
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.
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Ep. 84 - What's Next For Hydrogen in Trump Era with Tom Stephenson of Pajarito Powder
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.
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Ep. 83 - What's next? Dealing with auto tariffs with David Pate of TBM Consulting Group.
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.
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Ep. 82 - Automotive Practice Leader from PwC C.J. Finn on Tariff Palooza
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.
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Ep. 81 - More Tesla and Tariff Bad News, Shift Digital CEO Matt VanDyke on Better Vehicle Selling
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.
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Ep. 80 - The BEV vs ICE Crisis in the EU and U.S. with WardsAuto's Paul Myles
How the BEV revolution is under fire in the U.S. and EU
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Ep. 79 - More Hybrids Are Coming: EY's Steve Patton and Environmental Advocate Dan Becker
BEV sales are uncertain. Automakers are rushing hybrids and PHEVs to market. And consumers say they are eager for more.
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Ep. 78 - Travis Wattles and Jeremy Barnes of Mitsubishi Motors on '25 Outlander and future of brand
Host David Kiley talks with Mitsubishi Motors execs Travis Wattles and Jeremy Barnes about the future of this perennially niche mass-market brand.
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Ep. 77 - How WardsAuto Forecasted the Honda-Nissan Merger Wouldn't Happen
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.
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Ep. 76 - News of the week; Chrysler/Alfa Romeo Chief Christine Feuell; Neil Boehm, VP Gentex
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.
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Ep. 75 - News of the week, and the new Lexus LX with Lexus Marketing Manager Richard Hollingsworth
Tariffs, Trump, Musk and a talk with Richard Hollingsworth at Lexus about the new LX Luxe SUV.
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Ep. 74 - News of the Week. A talk with Aisin North America CEO Scott Turpin
Aisin N.A. CEO Scott Turpin on balancing EVs and ICE business. Host David Kiley delves into ongoing Stellantis transitions and tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
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Ep 73. - NAIAS: Fixing Stellantis Brands Ram, Jeep and Dodge
Stellantis has shuffled executives while they look for a new CEO. We talk to the heads of Ram, Jeep and Dodge about how to fix the brands.
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Ep.72 - CES2025 and Bosch Mobility President Paul Thomas and Yazaki Innovations CEO Erik Fleming
Host David Kiley makes the rounds at CES2025 and has chats with Bosch Mobility President Paul Thomas and Yazaki Innovations CEO Erik Fleming, former Tesla and SpaceX exec.
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Ep. 71 - Scout Motors' Shaheen Karimian
Host David Kiley talks about year-end auto sales and chats with Scout Motors's executive Shaheen Karimian about the start-ups two concept models and progress in hitting the market on time.
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Ep. 70 - Jag's New Direction with Managing Director Rawdon Glover
Jaguar is charting a new controversial direction. We speak with Jag Managing Director Rawdon Glover about it. Plus, Host David Kiley with some of the news of the week.
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Ep. 69 - Auto Industry Lobby and DOE on Trump Effect
Alliance for Automotive Innovation CEO John Bozella and DOE Official Michael Berube DOE talk to WardsAuto about the Trump Effect on Auto Regs and Policy.
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Ep. 68 - Drew Winter and Host David Kiley handicap the NACTOY Awards
The North American Car and Truck of the Year awards will be announced this January's North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Juror and WardsAuto Contributor Drew Winter gives us a preview and handicaps the winners.
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Ep.: 67 WardsAuto Talks with Dave Cantin about auto dealerships in the Trump era.
Auto dealerships are fetching good prices for sellers, and buyers see them as good investments, even with the move to EVs. Dave Cantin, who advises buyers and sellers talks with Host David Kiley.
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Episode66 - What Now with EVs? with AutoPacific President Ed Kim
Automakers are retrenching their EV strategy and product plans. What's hot? What's not? What's next? Host David Kiley and AutoPacific President and Chief Analyst Ed Kim chew it over.
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Ep. 65 - Post Election Analysis of Trump-Musk Alliance and Cadillac Vistiq Reveal
Host David Kiley looks at BEV policy and outlook after election, and takes listeners to the Cadillac Vistiq reveal.
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Ep. 64 - Eli Leland, CEO of Voltaiq and Battery Recalls
Ep. 64 - Eli Leland, CEO of Voltaiq and Battery Recalls by WardsAuto
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Ep. 63 - Scout Motors' Shaheen Karimian
Host David Kiley reports from Scout Motors' reveal of its first two vehicles, the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup. He talks with product manager Shaheen Karimian, as well as Scout enthusiast Joe McIntire who electrified his vintage Scout.
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Ep. 62 - PHEVs and Hydrogen with Forvia Chief H2 Engineer Tarek Abdel-Baset
Talking PHEVS, as well as hydrogen with Forvia's Chief Hydrogen Engineer Tarek Abdel-Baset
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Ep. 61 - The Battery Show with Ken Hoffman, McKinsey
Host David Kiley talks about the Battery Show with McKinsey Battery Analyst Ken Hoffman, talking about the pace of electrification and 600-mile ranges.
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Ep. 60 - Paul Thomas, President of Bosch North America
Bosch North America President Paul Thomas, who is also President of Bosch Mobility, talks to us about EV and Hydrogen Technology and managing the transition to EVs and FCEVs.
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Ep. 59 - GM President Mark Reuss on Hyundai JV, Culture Changes and More.
GM President Mark Reuss is in charge of the product development and design functions at the automaker. He talks to WardsAuto Host David Kiley about what's going on these days at GM, including the Hyundai JV that GM is working on.
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Ep58 - Stellantis's Carlos Tavares's Headaches and Envorso
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has multiple headaches and challenges. And we talk with Envorso CEO, a former Ford exec. (Head of Lincoln) Scott Tobin.
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Ep. 57 - Swamy Kotagiri, CEO of Magna International talks challenges of the electrification era
Ep. 57 - Swamy Kotagiri, CEO of Magna International talks challenges of the electrification era by WardsAuto
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Ep. 56 - Volkswagen 2025 Jetta and ID.Buzz
On VW's 75th Anniversary of selling in the U.S., we talk to the company's head of product planning about the 2025 Jetta, GLI and the much anticipated ID. Buzz.
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Ep. 55 - Boaz Hartal of Upstream on What We Should Fear From Hackers
The CDK hack cost the software service company $25 million in ransom, and dealers lost business for weeks. Upstream's Boaz Hartal and David Kiley talk about why this is the tip of the iceberg, and why we should deeply care.
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WardsAutoPodcastEp54 - John Casesa on current chaos in auto industry
Guggenheim Securities John Casesa, one of the leading analysts of the auto industry over the last three decades, talks to WardsAuto about the chaos of the current industry and who some of the winners and losers are.
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Episode 53 - Most Impactful Auto Executives of the 20th Century
WardsAuto, marking its 100th year of publishing, created a list of the most impactful executives of the 20th century. Listen up to a discussion between Host David Kiley and one of the jurists, Headlight.news Editor/Publisher Paul Eisenstein.
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Ep52 - Alliance for Automotive Innovation CEO John Bozzella
The U.S. auto industry got a huge gift from the Biden Administration when it relaxed the EV mandates. But automakers still face a huge challenge from the states.
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The Most Powerful Corvette Ever: A chat with ZR-1 Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter
The 2025 Corvette ZR-1 is the most powerful ICE production ever, according to GM. A talk with Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter just before he retired after 47 years on the job.
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