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• WardsAutoPodcastEp100 - 25th Anniversary of Recall that Ate the Auto Industry 28.08.2025 42мин

  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.
• Ep. 99 - The New Push on Advanced Lighting, and News of The Week 21.07.2025 25мин

  Host David Kiley talks thre news of the week, and chats with Reza Chaji, founder and CEO of VueReal, an innovative automotive lighting company.
• Ep. 98 - Chatting Toyota, Tariffs, Trucks and Trump Era with former Toyota USA Chief Jim Press 14.07.2025 56мин

  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.
• Ep. 97 - Trump's Budget Bill and Chat with Stellantis's Tim Kuniskis 07.07.2025 20мин

  Host David Kiley talks about Trump's so-called Big Beautiful Bill, and impact on autos, and a chat with Stellantis's Tim Kuniskis
• Ep. 96 - Talking GM with Bloomberg News Detroit Bureau Chief David Welch 30.06.2025 49мин

  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.
• Ep. 95 - Rob Newton of ChargePoint on BEV Infrastructure Issues 22.06.2025 34мин

  Host David Kiley on news of the week, and a chat with Rob Newton of ChargPoint about BEV charging infrastructure issues.
• Ep. 94 - How AI Can Transform Car Repair with Sonatus CMO John Heinlein 16.06.2025 20мин

  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.
• Ep. A Few Minutes with S&P Global's Michael Robinet. aka "Mr. Tariff" 09.06.2025 22мин

  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.
• Ep. 92 - Professional Grade GMC Terrain with Meghan Ely 02.06.2025 14мин

  The 2026 GMC Terrain is made in Mexico, but GM says it will hold the line and not increase prices to offset tariffs
• Ep. 91 - Hybrids and EVs with Toyota Electric Planning Boss Cooper Ericksen 27.05.2025 29мин

  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.
• Ep. 90 - WardsAuto 2025 10 Best Interiors and UX with David Kiley and Christie Schweinsberg 19.05.2025 27мин

  WardsAuto is out with its annual 10 Best Interiors and UX. Editors David Kiley and Christie Schweinberg discuss.
• Ep. 89 - More Tariff News and Overcoming Quality Issues with SkillReal's Peter Grabowski 12.05.2025 27мин

  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.
• Ep. 88 - GM Eating Most Tariff Costs; Voltaiq CEO on Solid State Batteries and Cell Quality 05.05.2025 25мин

  Talking about Rivian vs. Tesla and solid state battery talk with Voltaiq CEO and how automakers are trying to cope with battery quality.
• Ep.87 - Slate EVs and Volkswagen Golf R and GTI. 28.04.2025 19мин

  Host David Kiley talks about Slate Motors, backed by Jeff Bezos, and the 2025 VW GTI and Golf R.
• Ep. 86 - NY Auto Show, Tesla's "Code-Blue," Subaru Outback 22.04.2025 48мин

  Host David Kiley talks about the NY Auto Show, Subaru Outback, Tesla's drop and Subaru President Jeff Walters.
• Ep. 85 - Can Public EV Charging Be Fixed with ChargePoint's Rob Newton 13.04.2025 39мин

  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.
• Ep. 84 - What's Next For Hydrogen in Trump Era with Tom Stephenson of Pajarito Powder 05.04.2025 29мин

  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.
• Ep. 83 - What's next? Dealing with auto tariffs with David Pate of TBM Consulting Group. 28.03.2025 35мин

  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.
• Ep. 82 - Automotive Practice Leader from PwC C.J. Finn on Tariff Palooza 23.03.2025 30мин

  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.
• Ep. 81 - More Tesla and Tariff Bad News, Shift Digital CEO Matt VanDyke on Better Vehicle Selling 16.03.2025 38мин

  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.