AI Auto Podcast

Hosted by Javier Mota

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Oct 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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November 4, 20268 min

S7E54 - Why Are People So Worried About My Retirement? And Ai ironic commentary

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.

October 29, 202615 min

S7E53 – Celebrating 1 Million Vehicles at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing with Tom Donnelly

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.

October 27, 202610 min

S7E52: Who Makes the 2027 Audi Q9 Digital Matrix LED System So Advanced?

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.

October 22, 202617 min

S1E51: From Iceland’s Loneliest House to Chile – Powering Remote Dreams with EcoFlow

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.

October 14, 202618 min

S7E50 - From 4 BMWs to a 2027 Rivian R2: One Owner’s EV Leap

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.

October 7, 202616 min

S7E49 – Jaguar Type 01 Finally Revealed: Live from the New York Global Launch with CTO Thomas Müller

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.

October 1, 202615 min

S7E48 – How Vaughn Gittin Jr. & RTR Brought the 2026 Ford Mustang RTR to Life

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.

September 25, 202615 min

S7E47 – Ford Mustang Chief Engineer Carl Widmann Watches His Dark Horse Run at Sonoma

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.

September 21, 202615 min

S7E46: Inside the 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid with the Engineers, Designers & Planners Who Built It

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.

September 10, 202620 min

S7E45: Autonomy Expands Beyond EVs with Ford Mustang, F-150 & Bronco

In this episode of AI Auto Podcast, we sit down with Fred Weick, the new CEO of Autonomy, to discuss the company’s next chapter. Known for its focus on all-electric vehicle subscriptions, Autonomy is expanding beyond EVs by adding a lineup of popular gas-powered Ford vehicles to its flexible, month-to-month subscription platform. We discuss what’s driving the shift beyond EVs, how vehicle subscriptions are evolving, and what consumers can expect from a more flexible alternative to traditional car ownership. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.