AI Auto Podcast

In this episode, we get behind the wheel of the 2027 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro alongside Melvyn Bautista, Product Planning Manager at Hyundai Motor America, who gives us an inside look at Hyundai’s strategy to expand its SUV lineup with the new XRT Pro models, bringing genuine off-road capability, rugged styling, and enhanced adventure-ready performance to the brand’s vehicles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A year from now I will close my "professional career". The reactions poured in: “I’ve never seen you NOT working!” “Won’t you be bored?” “What will you do without traveling?” (5+ million miles on American alone.) Yes, I’m working through 2027, then moving to the (Not-So) Tiny House in Malalcahuello, Chile. Thanks for the concern—I’m 100% sure I’ll be just fine.  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 a major manufacturing milestone with Tom Donnelly, President and CEO of Mazda North American Operations: the production of the one-millionth vehicle at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing in Alabama.This achievement marks a significant chapter in Mazda’s U.S. manufacturing footprint and gives us a rare look at the people, technology, and innovation powering the company’s future. 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 sit down with Dr. Michael Kruppa, Head of Headlight Development at Audi, to explore the groundbreaking Digital Matrix LED headlights making their U.S. debut on the all-new 2027 Audi Q9 flagship 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, we sit down with Jeremy Hart, the producer behind the remarkable story of how the EcoFlow TITAN 5000 Plus is now powering the “loneliest house in the world” on the volcanic island of Elliðaey, Iceland. We explore the challenges of off-grid living in one of Earth’s most remote places and discuss how we might replicate that energy independence in our own (Not So) Tiny House in Malalcahuello, Chile. A journey across continents, powered by innovation—and the amazing people who made it possible. 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’re back in Miami meeting one of the very first owners of the 2027 Rivian R2. After a lifetime of gas-powered BMWs (four in a row), he made the jump to electric and now walks us through his decision process and, more importantly, what it’s actually like leasing and living with an EV day-to-day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re in New York City for the global premiere of the all-new Jaguar Type 01 — the boldest car Jaguar has ever built. Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the UK on the brand-new Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA), this four-door electric grand tourer is the most powerful, aerodynamic, and technologically advanced Jaguar in history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re live at Thunderhill Raceway Park with Vaughn Gittin Jr., founder and President of RTR (Ready to Rock Vehicles), as he reveals the full story behind the first-ever official Ford–RTR collaboration: the 2026 Ford Mustang RTR. From childhood dream to production reality, Vaughn breaks down how this special-edition American pony car came to life. 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’re at Sonoma Raceway, where we catch Ford Mustang Chief Engineer Carl Widmann on the Turn 11 Terrace. As the 2026 Mustang Dark Horse tears around the track during the hot-lap portion of its first-drive event, Widmann takes a moment to admire the newest chapter of America’s legendary pony car—the direct result of years of hard work.  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 sit down with the engineers, designers, and product planners who spent years developing the all-new 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid for the U.S. market. They walk us through the next-generation ultra-efficient e-POWER system and what it took to bring this model to production. We even got behind the wheel of a pre-production test mule before the real thing hits the road. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.