March 25, 2019: Reports out of Europe say Fiat Chrysler is once again actively seeking tie-ups with other carmakers, but has rejected at least one offer--from PSA.We talk about it with AutoTrader analyst Michelle Krebs.

Tesla Shows Off The Model Y

Mar 15th, 2019 2m 42s

March 15, 2019: Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveils the new Model Y small crossover. We hear from him and talk about the importance of the vehicle with Edmunds.com analyst Jessica Caldwell.

The Last Cruze

Mar 5th, 2019 4m

March 5, 2019: Lordstown Assembly is about to become the first of GM's "unallocated" plants to stop building vehicles, as the last Chevrolet Cruze makes its way down the assembly plant.We talk about it with UAW Local 1112 Vice President Tim O

Pedestrian Deaths Hit 30 Year High

Feb 28th, 2019 5m 14s

February 28, 2019: We talk with Richard Retting, the author of a study that found 6227 pedestrians died in vehicle related crashes in 2018

Peugeot Is Coming Back To The U.S.

Feb 27th, 2019 7m 52s

February 27, 2019: French carmaker PSA decides that the Peugeot brand will lead its return to the United States.We talk about it with Larry Dominique, who's President and CEO of PSA North America.

Big Investment from FiatChrysler

Feb 26th, 2019 2m 35s

February 26, 2019: Fiat Chrysler makes a $4.5 billion dollar investment in Michigan, so it can build more Jeeps in more varieties.We take an in-depth look.

Is Weather Slowing February Sales

Feb 25th, 2019 2m 28s

February 25, 2019: We talk with LMC Automotive analyst Jeff Schuster about trends we are seeing, so far, in February.Carmakers--other than Ford and GM--release their February sales numbers on Friday, March 1st.

Two Very Important Studies

Feb 21st, 2019 5m 27s

February 21, 2019: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rates mid size SUV's on their ability to automatically brake for pedestrians. Meanwhile, Consumer Reports issues it's latest auto rankings.We talk with the Institute's David Aylor,

GM Launches Unique Connectivity Technology

Feb 20th, 2019 2m 34s

February 20, 2019: Vehicle Locate is a unique General Motors product. You can set it up to send text alerts based on the location of your car or truck.For example, it could send you a text when your child arrives at school, or send your spou

Amazon Invests In Rivian

Feb 15th, 2019 2m 46s

February 15, 2019: Amazon is leading an investors group that's putting $700 million into electric vehicle start-up Rivian.We talk about it with AutoTrader analyst Michelle Krebs.

Vehicles Become More Dependable

Feb 13th, 2019 2m 46s

February 13, 2019: We talk with JD Power Vice President David Sargent about their latest Dependability Study of 3 year old vehicles.Lexus finishes first, Toyota second, with Chevy topping the domestics.

Waymo Invests in Michigan

Jan 22nd, 2019 2m 11s

January 22, 2018: Google's self-driving car arm is looking for a facility in Southeast Michigan where they can fit partners vehicles with Waymo self driving equipment.We talk about it with AutoTrader analyst Michelle Krebs.

2018 Vehicle Sales Out Perform Expectations

Jan 3rd, 2019 2m 46s

January 3, 2018: FCA, Mazda and Subaru show sales gains for 2018, Ford, GM and Nissan among those who's sales dropped.We talk about the 2018 sales report with analyst Michelle Krebs of AutoTrader.

Safest 2019 Model Year Vehicles

Dec 19th, 2018 2m 40s

December 19, 2019: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety revels it annual list of vehicles that win the "Top Safety Pick Plus" designation.We talk with Institute President Davd Hawkey.

Lincoln Honors its Heritage

Dec 17th, 2018 2m 22s

December 17, 2018: Lincoln brings back "coach doors" in a very limited form in the Continental. The doors--nicknamed "suicide doors" open out from the inside. They will be available in a very limited number of top trim Continental's, all wit

Hard Decisions For GM Workers

Dec 14th, 2018 2m 20s

December 14, 2018: GM says it has jobs for most of the workers at plants that it wans to close, but many will have to move.We talk about it with Kristin Dziczek of the Center for Auto Research.

Making Seats More Configurable

Dec 11th, 2018 2m 3s

December 11, 2018: Supplier Magna will be taking a very interesting seating concept to CES in 2019.

Can Humans and Automated Vehicles Co-Exist?

Dec 10th, 2018 6m 5s

December 10, 2018: With more self-driving test cars on the road, you would expect more crashes.John Simpson, of the group "Consumer Watchdog" has noticed something that he considers a "disturbing trend."

Fiat Chrysler Expected to Open New Detroit Assembly Plant

Dec 6th, 2018 2m 22s

December 6, 2018: Fiat Chrysler is expected to announce soon that it's converting the closed part of its Mack Engine Plant into a small assembly plant, to build 3-row Jeep Grand Cherokees. The company isn't comenting.We talked about it with

A Story of Sales, Tariffs and Toothbrushes

Dec 5th, 2018 3m 41s

December 5, 2018: Toyota North America CEO Jim Lentz tells the Detroit Economic Club that sales will continue to outperform expectations--if there's a positive settlement on tariffs.You have to listen if you want to know about the toothbrush

Converting A Train Station

Dec 4th, 2018 2m 42s

December 4, 2018: Work crews begin converting the long closed Michigan Central Station into the centerpiece of Ford's new Corktown campus.We visit the site, and talk with the project's manager.

Trucks Hot, Cars Not in November

Dec 3rd, 2018 2m 13s

December 3, 2018: We talk with a series of experts about November's car and truck sales, which come in a little behind November of 2017--but remain strong by historic standards.

Carmakers Get Ready for CES

Nov 16th, 2018 8m 9s

November 16, 2018: Carmakers become a bigger part of CES every year. There are big plans for the 2019 event, which will be held in Las Vegas in early January.We talk one-on-one with Gary Shapiro, the President and CEO of the Consumer Electron

Black Friday Becomes Black November

Nov 15th, 2018 7m 45s

November 15, 2018: While car companies target "Black Friday" with promotions, there are deals to be found throughout November, and December as well.We talk about it with Matt Jones, Senior Consumer Advice Editor with Edmunds.com.