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A new year is underway and maybe you’re thinking about a new vehicle in your garage. Jeff Gilbert has been covering the auto industry in Detroit for WWJ-AM and CBS News for a number of years. Recently, we got his perspective on the hottest new models in 2021. We also talked with Jeff about the future of …
For nine years, Ford Motor Company has been trying to understand trends and attitudes of consumers with its annual Ford Trends report. With the unexpected COVID-19 pandemic affecting Americans and people worldwide, one might expect a largely negative outcome for the survey. But, Sheryl Connelly, Ford’s global consumer trends and futuring manager points out some optimism they …
What is BMW’s “gentleman’s function”?! How about a Cadillac that came with drink tumblers? These are just a couple of auto inspector and appraiser John Hansen’s top 5 unusual features in a car. And, he gives us a few more modern examples of unusual car features too. Click and have a listen! Visit our Facebook page to …
In this episode, Richard takes a few minutes to offer some perspective on the program after 5 months since its debut – and 16 episodes! As well, there are a few ways you can help support the program – and it won’t cost a thing! On the other hand, there are some sponsorship opportunities for …
Michigan tourism expert Dianna Stampfler (Promote Michigan) goes back to her roots as an investigative journalist and delves into the circumstances surrounding the cold case death of Dean Templeton. Templeton’s difficult family history and early life didn’t stop him from eventually hitchhiking cross-country campaigning to become president of the United States in the mid-1970s – …
Star car blogger Jim Suva (The Suva Files) takes us on another journey to learn the backstory of a famous movie car. This time, it’s the 1979 Pontiac Trans Am from Steve McQueen’s last movie, “The Hunter“. In a car-versus-combine chase, this Trans Am meets its end in an explosive scene of the movie. Turns out, though, …
