AI Auto Podcast

Hosted by Javier Mota

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Aug 2026

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The AI Auto Podcast covers a wide range of automotive topics, including new car reviews, shopping guidance, buying advice and news stories impacting the automotive marketplace.

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September 4, 202610 min

S7E44 – Driving the 2026 BYD Shark: The Plug-In Hybrid Pickup That Could Crush It in the U.S.

In this episode, I’m behind the wheel of the 2026 BYD Shark—the first plug-in hybrid 4x4 pickup available in Chile. Built on BYD’s Dual Mode Off-road platform, it pairs a 1.5-liter turbo gasoline engine with dual electric motors for a combined output of more than 430 horsepower. It’s capable, refined, and genuinely impressive. So here’s the big question: just how successful could this truck be if it ever made it to the U.S. market? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 24, 202617 min

S7E43 - The Iván Espinosa Effect: Pride & Inspiration at Nissan Aguascalientes

In this episode, we travel to Mexico with Nissan CEO Iván Espinosa as he visits his native country for the first time since taking the top job. Under his leadership, Nissan has staged a remarkable turnaround—from the brink of bankruptcy to an operational profit of $488 million in Q1 2026 and a projected $1.2 billion for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. Join us as we witness the pride and inspiration his return has sparked at the Aguascalientes plant. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 20, 202615 min

S7E42 – Who’s Behind the New Secret Sauce at Mitsubishi Motors USA?

In this episode, recorded outside Seattle, Washington, we sit down with Travis Wattles, Director of Product Strategy at Mitsubishi Motors North America. He unpacks the company’s electrification strategy and explains how it’s giving Mitsubishi’s vehicles a competitive edge that stands out in today’s market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 13, 202617 min

AI Auto Podcast S7E41 — Why You Should Be Paying More Attention to Mitsubishi

In this episode, we get an in-depth look at the updated Mitsubishi Outlander, featuring a new, highly advanced plug-in hybrid powertrain designed to improve performance, efficiency, and everyday usability. We also get behind the wheel of the 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EV for our first test drive. With bold styling, electric performance, and technology that could shake up the competitive North American SUV market, Mitsubishi may have a genuine contender for North American SUV 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.

August 7, 202619 min

S7E40: The Auto Industry Is in Crisis—Is It Time to Walk Away?

The automotive industry is being hit from every direction: tariff wars, layoffs, bankruptcies, shrinking media, China's growing dominance, volatile fuel prices, the slow death of traditional auto shows and IA generated content. After 25 years in the business, we're asking a question we never thought we'd ask: Is it finally time to retire? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 29, 202611 min

S7-E39 - One Month in Chile… and Suddenly Retirement Doesn’t Sound So Crazy

For the first time in 25 years, I took an entire month off. No press launches. No test drives. No deadlines. At first it felt strange.Then it felt necessary. Spending July in Chile, working on the (Not So) Tiny House instead of chasing the next story, gave me actual space to think.Maybe it’s time to start talking seriously about retirement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 2, 202614 min

S7-E38: Are Chinese EVs Being Banned? The Future of American Cars

In this episode we unpack why Polestar is leaving the U.S. market under new connected vehicle security rules, what the regulations mean for GM, Ford, and other automakers, and whether consumers should expect higher car prices. We also explore what makes a car "American" in 2026, why the Tesla Model 3 tops the American-Made Index, the truth about U.S.-built BMWs and Toyotas, and which new car we'd buy today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 25, 202615 min

S7E37: Automotive Media 2026 — Survival, Influence, and the Fight for Credibility

After months of conversations and analysis, one conclusion stands out: Traditional journalism is not perfectly independent, and creators and influencers are not automatically compromised. Most operate somewhere in the gray area between editorial integrity and industry access, balancing credibility with the need to earn a living. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 18, 202610 min

S7E36: Top 10 Differences Between Traditional Automotive Media and New Media in 2026

In this episode, we asked Grok to break down the third installment in our series on Automotive Media in 2026. The verdict? The industry has become a glorious, chaotic circus. On one side, traditional media still serves up 6,000-word suspension deep-dives they genuinely believe make for riveting reading. On the other hand, new media is yelling “THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING!!!” while launching cars with aggressive RGB lighting and theatrical launch-control fireworks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 10, 202611 min

S7E35 - Ultimate 2026 Press Trip Survival Guide: What Media Should NEVER Do + What PR Pros Must Fix

In this special episode, we asked Grok to combine two of the most valuable topics from our 2026 Automotive Media series into one powerhouse episode. Discover the Top 10 Things Media Should Never Do on an Automotive Press Trip (2026 updated edition) and the Top 10 Things Automotive Journalists Hate at Press Events — now merged into a practical, no-nonsense survival guide for both sides of the table. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.