WardsAuto Podcast
1) 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 Pau...Show More
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) 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
5) 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.
6) 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.
7) 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.
8) 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.
9) 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
10) 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.