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Aug 2025

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WardsAuto has been providing news and insights to and about the auto industry for 100 years. The WardsAuto Podcast, hosted by David Kiley, examines the compelling issues facing the modern mobility industries.

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August 28, 202542 min

WardsAutoPodcastEp100 - 25th Anniversary of Recall that Ate the Auto Industry

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.

July 21, 202525 min

Ep. 99 - The New Push on Advanced Lighting, and News of The Week

Host David Kiley talks thre news of the week, and chats with Reza Chaji, founder and CEO of VueReal, an innovative automotive lighting company.

July 14, 202556 min

Ep. 98 - Chatting Toyota, Tariffs, Trucks and Trump Era with former Toyota USA Chief Jim Press

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.

July 7, 202520 min

Ep. 97 - Trump's Budget Bill and Chat with Stellantis's Tim Kuniskis

Host David Kiley talks about Trump's so-called Big Beautiful Bill, and impact on autos, and a chat with Stellantis's Tim Kuniskis

June 30, 202549 min

Ep. 96 - Talking GM with Bloomberg News Detroit Bureau Chief David Welch

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.

June 22, 202534 min

Ep. 95 - Rob Newton of ChargePoint on BEV Infrastructure Issues

Host David Kiley on news of the week, and a chat with Rob Newton of ChargPoint about BEV charging infrastructure issues.

June 16, 202520 min

Ep. 94 - How AI Can Transform Car Repair with Sonatus CMO John Heinlein

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.

June 9, 202522 min

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

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.

June 2, 202514 min

Ep. 92 - Professional Grade GMC Terrain with Meghan Ely

The 2026 GMC Terrain is made in Mexico, but GM says it will hold the line and not increase prices to offset tariffs

May 27, 202529 min

Ep. 91 - Hybrids and EVs with Toyota Electric Planning Boss Cooper Ericksen

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.