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Rolls Royce retires one of it’s most popular cars?

Gerry Spahn -Head of communications for Rolls Royce-The end of the Rolls Royce Dawn

Nik Miles - Leader of the show - The coronation of the new King has Nik distraught and confused. But he still has the latest news on everything Automotive

Automatic Andy -Top 5- Automatic Andy was able to be behind some of the latest new cars. 2023 Chevrolet Equinox + 2023 Nissan Ariya. Which do you think he liked the best?

Mike Caudill -His favorite cars of the week- Boy oh boy did Mike have a lot to go through! and he does it so gracefully! Subaru Crosstrek, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Corolla Cross, Infiniti QX80, Land Rover Defender 90, and the Ford Ranger + Raptor version. WHEW

Jon Vincent - VP NW AUTOMOTIVE PRESS ASSOCIATION - Quick recap of Mudfest

 

 

is GM *REALLY* going to give Android Auto and Apple Carplay the Axe?

Nik Miles -Back from his three-piece world tour. He anchored the HECK out of some TV Stations. 

Automatic Andy  -Top 5- 2023 Nissan Altima + 2023 Ford Bronco Everglades - As always has a sassy mouthful of either criticism or praises. 

Mike Caudill - His favorite cars of the week -Audi and Spoke introduce new technology to help prevent accidents, along with why he loves the F-150 lightning so much

ED KIM -Pacific Auto- GM abandoning Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There is much to that headline. We dive further than the surface reasons on why this is happening.

Anton Whalman -Smartest man alive RE: Electric cars and finances- The latest in EV tech, finances and the world of Tesla

Happy 59th birthday Ford Mustang!! Also Automatic Andy declares it MAZDA day, despite it being the Mustang’s birthday.

Nik Miles - Back from his three-piece world tour.

Automatic Andy -Top 5, IT'S MAZDA DAY - 2023 Mazda CX-30 and the 2023 Mazda CX-90. One's got to go. Which do you think? 

Mike Caudill - Talks about the Senate and clean bill act, with a perfect segue into the Ford Lightning. 

Myriam Joire - Mobiletechpodcast.com - We get to talk about the latest in Tech and how GM is being sneaky with theirs

Ted Ryan - FORD Historian - Someone recently had a 59th birthday? Who was it? Spoiler it rhymes with Mustang. 

Anton Whalman - Smartest man alive RE: Electric cars and finances - What's up with Tesla? find more of him at Seekingalpha.com

 

 

 

New York International Auto show Re-cap! also is the Prius the best car ever?

Nik Miles - Back from NYIAS

Automatic Andy -Top 5 - 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid

Paul Eisenstein - Thedetroitbureau.com  NYIAS recap and favorite cars

Sergio Galindo -Your friendly neighborhood mechanic - IG: Oh_youre_a_mechanic   Some beginner tips on what to look for when entering a relationship with a mechanic

Anton Whalman -Smartest man alive RE: Electric cars and finances- The latest in EV tech, finances, and the world of Tesla

The New York International Auto show is coming up! what’s to expect? Also why do EV charging stations suck?

Nik Miles - The fearless leader of the show - Returns from Portugal with the latest in Car news. I think at this point he has sat down in every car make and model in the world. 

Automatic Andy - Co-host and Top 5 extraordinaire - He has a ton to day about the 2023 Cadillac Escalade V-Series and the 2023 Toyota Bz4X. But only one get the stamp of approval. Which do you think made the cut?

Mike Caudill - The other half of OAE - Mike's been driving the Kia EV6 GT, Subaru Crosstrek, Ram 1500, Mazda CX-9 and he might have a little info on the notorious Mustang Darkhorse. 

Myriam Joire - tnkgrl.com - Joins us to talk about the sad state of affairs' RE: Public EV charging stations. Is it time for the government to step in and regulate?

AI is now able to detect fake car parts! Also which generation will be willing to pay for DLC car services?

Nik Miles -Host- Back from the Dodge Demon 170 premiere in Vegas. He's got the latest in Automotive news!

Automatic Andy -Co-host - Automatic Andy has to much to say about the 2023 Honda CR-V. 

Ed Kim -Pacific Auto- Head Cheese at Pacific Auto, polled the US about subscription based cars services. You will be surprised what generation is OK with paying for monthly services. Article about paid subscriptions for vehicles.

Roei Ganzarski -CEO of Alitheon- An Optical AI technology company, that created an authentication program. alitheon.com

 

 

What are the best cars for a family? Also OPERATION FRODO 1650 is coming!

Nik Miles - Back from UAE, he brings us the latest in Automotive news

Automatic Andy Top 5 - 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor + 2023 Hyundai Palisade. A stark contrast from his last top 5. Automatic Andy has a double mouthful of opinions for these cars. 

Jeff Zurschmeide - Operation Frodo 1650 And the Gambler 500 - Jeff talks to us about the beginnings for the new Operation Frodo 1650 and the world famous Gambler 500

John Vincent - The U.S. News best cars for families awards - We talk about what are the newest and best cars for your family. Best cars for the family

Anton Whalman Smartest man alive RE: Electric cars and finances - The latest in EV tech, finances and the world of Tesla

What were the worst cars of the 90’s? Also cars can now drive themselves to the impound lot!

Nik Miles - Fresh from Amelia Concorde De elegance has a lot to say about his recent travels. 

Automatic Andy -Top 5 - As always, has way to much to say about the 2023 Lexus GX 460 and the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD ZR2 crew cab.

Aaron Gold - Senior editor at Motortrend.com - Aaron had a recent article on the worst cars of the 90’s Aaron's story on motortrend.com 

Bob Webly - Senior Marketing for Infiniti -  The future of Infiniti, its superior safety features, and Niks recent test drive on location to see what these safety features were all about.

Anton Whalman - Smartest man alive RE: Electric cars and finances - Autonomous Driving can be a bad thing. Here’s why. 

We are up to our knees in the 2024 Buick Encore GX, also Automatic Andy is a Cardiot.

Nik Miles - Fresh from Amsterdam, being close enough to his home of Whoppingford England. Comes back to the show recharged and extra sassy. 

Automatic Andy -  Has some aggression to get out about the 2023 Mazda 3 and the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Is it the first time in OAE history that he dishes out a double NON-stamp of approval?

Ed Kim - Pacific Auto - Ed did a survey last month showing how consumers, in the presence of high fuel costs are more likely to change the type of vehicle they buy before they change which powertrain they buy. 

Jazzy Tan - Marketing Manager at Buick - Joins us to talk about the new 2024 Buick Encore GX

OAE at the Chicago International Auto show! Also Nik goes into British hyper mode with Mark Gillies from VW

Nik Miles -Fresh from the Chicago international Auto show. Recaps the event, what was his favorite, and also gets extra British with one of today's guests. 

Mike Caudill - Also from the Chicago Auto show, he tells about some of his favorites at the show Toyota Grand Highlander and Toyota Atlas

Automatic Andy - He goes over the 2023 Honda Pilot and the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder. 

Mark Gillies Volkswagen PR - Joins us to speak about the VW Atlas

Jim Morrison Jeep - Joined Nik at the Chicago auto show to talk about the presence of Jeep and what's on the horizon 

113th Portland International Auto show!

Nik Miles - The great leader of the show talks to all the cool manufacturers that were present. 

Greg Remensperger - The head honcho of the Portland International auto show, has great stories about the production and behind-the-scenes of the auto show. 

Jake Jordan (from Dick Hannah) - Walked by the booth and stopped to talk about Chevrolet and Ford's presence at the auto show

Greg Foumal (from Dick Hannah) - Has the latest from Volkswagen and the ID4 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5

Jake Pratt and Dale Acelar (from Subaru Portland and Mercedes Benz of Portland) - The boys stop by to talk about the electrification of their brands and what we can expect from two of the biggest brands in the world. 

Do public chargers suck? Also Mike Caudill rock climbs a Mario Kart level with the Ford Bronco Raptor.

Nik Miles - The leader of the show, also acts like the glue to this little craft project called Our Auto Expert. Has the latest in the Automotive world through a British lens. 

Mike Caudill - Celebrates a guy's weekend by climbing the Chocolate Mountains with the Ford Bronco Raptor. Sounds like a level in Mario Kart. 

Automatic Andy - Give his first non-stamp of approval, unfortunately for the Toyota Tacoma TRD pro. But have no fear, the Mazda CX-9 gives him hope for the rest of the show. 

Ed Kim - Big boss at Autopacific.com has an interesting take on how the public charger for EV vehicles. Isn't meeting the public standards. And how it's deterring EV users.

Jim Owens - Marketing manager from Ford.com lets us know they are auctioning off the first 2024 Mustang GT off of the line in hopes to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes. 

Anton Whalman - Literally the smartest man alive from seekingalpha.com He has the latest in Tesla news and what's going on with that pesky Elon Musk

All Hail the King of utility vehicles -- NACTOY winner Kia EV6 GT. Also Automatic Andy doesn’t know how to ride a bike

Nik Miles - Leader of the show, has a vulnerable moment where he shares with the world that his hips were too wide to join the Royal British Airforce. 

James Bell from Kia - The 2023 North American car, truck, and utility vehicle of the year contestants have been chosen. We speak with James Bell from Kia. The winner of the Utility portion, going to the EV6 GT. Besting the Cadillac Lyriq and Genesis GV 60. 

Automatic Andy - Somehow managed to tie Starwars into today's episode. Twice. He reviewed the Mazda CX-5 which looks like a stormtrooper and the Mercedes EQB 300 which looked like Darth Vader.

He also asked if he could ride cross country with Mike Caudill, and admitted to the world he doesn't know how to ride a bike. 

Mike Caudill - The other half of OAE graces us with his knowledge and helps with the latest Motorcycle options for both seasoned vets and brand-new bike riders. Plus a wearable airbag? where can I buy one?

Jen Morand - Leader of the Chicago auto show, is excited to share that the show is back and better than ever. They survived Covid, but how?

 

We got the latest on the unfolding drama in the electric world, Nik has some interesting news. And Automatic Andy has an Attitude about Mitsubishi

The internationally loved Nik Miles takes the lead and brings us all the latest in the automotive world in his own unique way, all filtered through a British accent. 

Paul Eisenstien - The publisher and editor-in-chief of thedetroitbureau.com gives us the inside skinny on the REAL goings on in the electric world. Grab some popcorn. 

Automatic Andy - Who is this guy and where did Nik find him? He has three mouthfull's to say about the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Lexus NX 450h+

Anton Whalman - Literally the smartest man alive from seekingalpha.com He must have the entire world wiretapped, because he knows stuff that most humans don't about the stock market and how this electrification movement is affecting it. 

We have the inside, exclusive, never before heard info on CES, also behind the scenes at Motor trend and what they can’t send to print.

Nik opens the show super excited with Automatic Andy about CES and knowing about the back end of the show and what's to come. 

Automatic Andy - has not one, but TWO cars two speak about. Big names today, the 2023 GMC Yukon Denali is one of the most luxurious pieces of machine ever built. Along with the 2023 Audi RS 3 which unlocks a certain level of social status and allows you to enter buildings through different doors. 

Clive Watson - From Earthcruiser which is one of the most unique companies I have ever seen in my life. Not only will they build you one of the best handmade custom all-terrain cruisers on the planet, but they will also teach you how to use it. Take you to an adventure destination and guide you through a custom-tailored land exploration cruise that you get to navigate through your custom built cruiser that you just got to help tailor and build yourself. It's truly a one of a kind experience and learning about it and hearing about it was so much fun. It was hard to pack into just one segment. 

Aaron Gold - Senior Editor for MOTOR TREND stopped in to talk about the Sony and Honda marriage and collaboration car. This is a weird one in the making. Should they be doing this. Just because they can, doesn't mean they should. Let us know below. 

Anton Wahlman - from Seekingalpha helps us have a moment of silence for Elon losing $200 Billion in one day. He always has they latest on the Tesla debacle's and Crypto news. 

 

 

Year end review! The OAE crew recaps their favorite cars and moments of the year!

The OAE crew recap the year! 

Nik the leader of the show, gives us the feel-good conclusion to Operation Froto, and how he may have ruined his friendship with Drew Carey. 

Mike Caudill talks about how he loves electric cars and is almost able to single out a few of his favorites. 

Another OAE member Perry Stern reflects on his favorite of 2022 which includes the BMW iX60 and the Audi E-Tron - Automatic Andy asks him which one he would use to run from the cops!

Ted Ryan - Ford's official historian celebrates with us the 75th anniversary of the F-150 and the early but very likely 45th year of the F-150 being the best-selling vehicle in America. 

Automatic Andy has way too much to say about the 2023 Infiniti QX60 Sensory and the 2023 Lexus ES 350 Sedan. He has about had it with 2022 and cars that don't have wireless Android auto.  

OPERATION FRODO is in full effect. The Kia EV6 GT has a special green button to go fast.

Operation Frodo is in full effect, Nik gathers his media and automotive friends to rescue beagles in Nebraska. All the information can be found at Operation Frodo

Harvey Briggs and Jeff Zursmeade - call in from the road while starting the Operation Frodo journey. 

Mike Caudill, the 2nd half of OAE - tells us about the highs, and the higher highs you experience driving the Infiniti QX50 and the Nissan Versa. Spoiler, he loves them both. 

Jeff from Kia - Joins us about the new EV6 GT, he and Nik sound like school chums recapping how fun it is to drive and to hit the "green" button. 

Auto Andy - always has an attitude about the cars he test drives. Today he's got something to say about the Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate and the Volvo XC90. Listen to see which car he almost didn't give the stamp of approval too. 

 

 

 

Who are the worst drivers in America? And is it about time to finally start buying cars again?

We get right to it in today's episode. 

Operation Frodo is in full effect, Nik gathers his media and automotive friends to rescue beagles in Nebraska. All the information can be found at Operation Frodo

Mike Caudill - The other moving part of our auto expert, tells us about the new Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid the Nissan Altima SR, and the Infiniti QX50. All three bring different things to the table. The one thing they all have in common? they are all amazing. 

Nick Vinzant - from Quote wizard. Joins us to talk about which state has the worst drivers!! I bet you would never guess. Although once you hear who it is. It makes a lot of sense. 

Tyson Jominy - Our best pal from JD power, guides us through the latest buying trends. Who's hot and who's not

Automatic Andy - Flip flops in and out of the 2022 Mercedes Benz CLS 450 and the 2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country. One car says cool substitute teacher, the other says the super cool fire marshal. Which one is which do you think?

It wouldn't be the OAE podcast without Anton Wahlman from seekingalpha.com and Thestreet.com

Giving us the latest with EV finance and the stunts from Elon Musk

Have we stopped liking Tesla yet? are they still the best? Also the Ford Mach E is about to explode, like when you multiply something on the calculator and you keep hitting equal

Happy merry holidays! 

Nik is back in full British form and is off to rescue a beagle in Nebraska, with a team of people who he has named Frodo. He really is living that Lord of the Ring life.

He is actually going to donate his Rescue Rig to a deserving shelter, and then Jeep will be sponsoring the ride home with a Wagoneer. Multiple beagles will be coming home with Nik for adoptions over the holidays. For more information and to donate: Donation Website: https://animalrescuerigs.com/. Hit Donate + https://www.bassetandbeagle.org/donations/

This will help with hotels, food for humans and dogs, gas, and other travel expenses. 

 

Mike Caudill joins us and gives us the latest on two amazing rides. The Cadillac XT4 Sport and the Nissan Altima. He and Automatic Andy have a certain love and appreciation for them both

Lisa Teed - Ford Mustang's Mach-E Brand Manager jumps into the circle with new info pertaining to the ramped up production of the Mach-E. And it sounds like it's going to be similar to when you multiply something on a calculator and you repeatedly hit equals over and over. Ford Plans to build 600,000 EVs by the end of 2023 and 2 million by the end of 2026

Ed Kim - From Auto Pacific. Was recently featured in a Reuters piece about EVs and who is winning at the moment. Where is Tesla in all this commotion?

Automatic Andy - Thinks the Toyota Sequoia Capstone is the car version of a velour suit, and the Kia Niro is shaped like a bowl from the world of Tron. Something isn't right with him. 

Anton Wahlman - From seekingalpha.com and Thestreet.com always gives us the freshest tea from Tesla and the EV world. 

 

 

 

 

Alfa Romeo will help you restore your own Alfa Romero. Also, Mini is going to be our spiritual guide to the EV takeover.

On this Episode!!

Ross Litman - Alfa Romeo Brand Manager, tells us about a unique restorative program specifically for Alfa owners. They will help you restore your own personal Alfa Romero. 

Andrew Cutler - from Mini and Mini takes the states joins us to talk about how the Mini community is coming together to help navigate and usher in this EV takeover. 

Nik Miles - Never has enough to say about the automotive news, his British fingers are on the pulse of the American automotive news pulse. 

Mike Caudill - the other half of OAE comes on to talk about the 63rd international boat show in Fort Lauderdale. And to drop some gems about his favorite Lexus. 

Automatic Andy - has several servings of opinions about the Ford Bronco Raptor. He thinks it can do everything from the car, including ordering Uber eats. Sadly it can't. But don't tell him that. 

The Unreal engine helped make the 7th generation Mustang, also gas powered cars will never die.

Jim Owens from Ford and Nik plan a date to remotely rev the new 7th gen Mustang. They talked about all the other cool features and tech used to make this vehicle. 

We get some spicy info from Joe Moses the GM of Toyota marketing (no big deal) about the upcoming Toyota Crown. The first mass-produced Toyota that's 15 generations deep. Receives a makeover and a red carpet debut. 

Mike Caudill has a TON of info about almost every car ever made but trims it down to the Mercedes EQS AMG, Mercedes EQB, Cadillac Escalade Type V, and the GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate.

Automatic Andy thinks the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Hybrid is very much the best truck ever made and informs everyone he did yoga in the back of it. 

Anton Wahlman from seekingalpha.com has the latest from the Elon Musk vs Twitter debacle. Luckily he's able to explain it to Nik and Automatic Andy like they are five. Which they are. 

Whew, so much SHOW

Is Rome the worst place to drive a Lamborghini? and what car costs $6k just to replace the tail lights?

Perry Stern has much to say about the Lamborghini Urus, and why he and Nik wouldn't drive it in Rome Italy. 

We get the latest news about the Alfa Romeo Tonale, from the head of Alfa Romeo North America Larry Dominique

Is Kia going to make a Trike? Auto Andy thinks so, but they aren't. Jeff Jablansky from Kia joins us, with updates from the Kia Niro EV

Nik's news features a car that's tail lights cost $6 grand to replace. What!

Auto Andy has a spoonful of words for the 2023 Honda HR-V (spoiler alert he loves it)

 

 

Heel’s, Wheel’s and AMERICA

Our friend, the world-famous Christine Overstreet from overstreetevents.com graces our airwaves. She was recently featured in the Forbes article Heels and Wheels

 

America - 1, everyone else 0 -- The New Volkswagen all-electric iD4 is produced in America. Mark Gillies joins us to give us the good news. 

 

Nik gets very British with Mark from VW and has the latest in automotive news, he drops some gems today. 

 

Auto Andy has Mazda week and rolls around in the Mazda CX-50 and the MX-30. He particularly likes the MX-30 as it looks like a turtle. To him. Probably only him. 

The worst part about the Vinfast HQ are the puppet shows, also Domestic truck sales are unbothered by the EV movement

Nik speaks with Meagan Wristen. Who spent two weeks in Vietnam, witnessed Vin-Fast vehicle production, and was unimpressed at local puppet shows

Mike Caudill enlightens us with the latest and greatest of the RV world and a little news from Cadillac 

Automatic Andy has some encouraging words for the Volkswagen Jetta Sport. 

Tyson Jominy from JD Powers, explains that Domestic truck sales are not phased buy the EV evolution. 

and much more!

Detroit auto show recap. New Mustang and Nik buy’s a new car.

Nik talks to the man who knows everything about Ford, Ted Ryan. He is the archives and heritage manager, who has access to old classified letters from Ford. 

Mike Caudill talks about blending in with the secret service when President Biden visits the Detroit auto show

Anton Wahlman isn't the happiest with Elon Musk. 

Automatic Andy has some words of encouragement for the Jaguar F-Pace R, dynamic S  , and the Infiniti Q50 sensory AWD

The Lexus RX might be perfect, and Nik becomes ones step closer to being King.

Lexus has a college (who knew) and we talk to Carly Bly about the newly released Lexus RX lineup. It's the best car to haul your magic the gathering cards. 

Nik gets promised a Kia EV6 GT, we have the receipts. 

Mike Caudill falls in love with the BMW iX M60, don't worry his wife knows. She's cool. 

Auto Andy has a flashback to the 90's with the new Acura Integra 

 

Lincoln has a car from the year 2122

Why look into the future when we have it now? Lincoln's designer Kemal Curic sits down with us and talks about the Lincoln star concept and the L100

 

JD Powers' financial advisor tells us how and what to spend our money on. 

 

Nik has his fingers on the pulse of automotive news and reports the heart rate. 

 

Auto Andy airs out his cons for the 2022 Toyota Tundra limited, but will the pro's sway his initial grumpiness?

Wanna know what Dodge is going to have at SEMA?

Nik talks to the head honcho at Dodge, Tim Kuniskis. We may or may not get the inside scoop about the presence Dodge is going to have at SEMA and the cars they are going to feature. Hint, Nik may have cracked the code. 

Mike Caudill helps us all navigate buying a new car, along with telling us all about the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. 

Auto Andy woke up and chose peace this morning while reviewing the Toyota Rav4 Prime. Not it's not an Autobot. Auto Andy checked. 

Nik has a giant Mercedes Benz 2600 Sprinter van, and no he doesn't have any candy. It would be Vegan if he did. 

What on Earth is happening to EV tax credits?

Plot twists in the EV tax credit saga. Will it benefit you, or will you be punching the air in frustration?

Nik made best friends with an EV charging company, that eases some of the anxiety an EV driver gets when needing to charge. 

Mike Caudill has the top 5 best tips to buy used.

Auto Andy has some unique feelings and vocabulary, about the Toyota Venza Limited 

Three hundred thousand dollars, is the start. For ONE car. How much more do ya got?

$300,000 is just the beginning. Cadillac is smooth with it and is about to drop a game changer in the EV market. 

We got the first reports from the 82nd Sturgis Rally via, Mike Caudill

Auto Andy explains which car he drove that helps the best with a divorce. 

Nik Miles is extra British this episode. 

Ford? are you ok? Massive Bronco recall // Worst driving states!

Ford's got an issue. If you own a Bronco. Grab some popcorn. 

Top 10 Worst drivers by state, Nik and Auto Andy are nowhere close to the list

Mike Caudill informs us, that Buick has been rendezvousing as a secret American agent in Japan. Now the Buick has a family and a reason to live there. Can we get the Buick back?

We get to talk to the designer of the new Chevy Blazer EV and the first Chevy SS EV

Auto Andy judges the 2022 Acura MDX type S

Mini Takes the States 2022 //Two cars two R’s - 7/23/22

Nik drove the Mini takes the states event. Surprisingly, no tickets. 

Tony Greco from Ford, makes his case on why we should all get a Ford Raptor R - we are sold by the way

Auto Andy has an opinion on the 2022 Chevrolet 1500 AWD/High Country

Everyone's favorite go-getter, the Civic Type R. Carl Pulley tells us what's going on with the fan favorite. 

TO ROAD TRIP OR NOT TO ROAD TRIP THE SUMMER OF 2022

The Big Road Trip This Summer?  Some Things to Prep for It! Mike is still on the Road.  

Gas Prices are still outrageous, but Americans are still buying big SUVs according to Ed Kim and Auto Pacific.

Does the color of your car change its value, or does it get you a ticket?

 

Big Winners and Bigger Losers!” - 6-4-2022

This Week:

• Tesla has some real problems, and we know what they are!
• “War of the wagons” Volvo V90 VS 2022 Mercedes E450 All-Terrain WHO WINS?
  
• The New Lexus RX What with that new front end?????
• Honda reveals: Why they Named an SUV twice

Behind The Scenes Of Hyundai’s Electrification Program, A Two-Wheel Test Drive, And A Check In With Anton Wahlman - 5/29/2022

Topics for todays show:

• Anton Wahlman
• Mike Caudill: Spent the morning on the BMW R 1250 GS
• Console Vault - Ashlee Dickson
  
• Hyundai: Electrification program - new plant to be built in the Peach State (Savannah, Georgia) - Miles Johnson
  
• Andy’s Top 5’s :
  2022 Honda Passport Trailsport
  +
  2022 Audi Q6 Allroad Quattro
  

A Look Under The Hood Of The KIA Sportage, What’s New With The Nissan Z, And A Double Dose Of Andy’s Top 5! - 5-21-2022

What is on the show?

• Nissan Z (Chief Marketing Manager - Bill Miller)
• Anton Wahlman
• KIA’s James Bell - Sportage
  
• Mike Caudill:
  Trip to Israel, Ecomotion 2022
  Mercedes EQs
  
• Andy’s Top 5’s :
  2022 Honda Passport Trailsport
  +
  2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Bronze edition
  

An In-Car Interview In San Diego, Do’s And Don’ts For Car Owners, And A Double Dose Of Andy’s Top 5! - 5-14-2022

1) Show preview, Nik cooks bacon to coarse Automatic Andy out of bed

 

2) Auto Andy's first Top 5 features the 2022 Chevy Tahoe 4WD Z71

 

3) Nik is joined by Javier Mota in San Diego for an in-car interview on the 2023 AT4X GNC Sierra

 

4) The Latin portion of Our Auto Expert Javier Mota continues his in-car chat with Nik, their conversation is centered around Super Cruise and the Denali Ultimate 

 

5) Rule-breaker Justin Bieber's Ferrari ban is the focus of Nik's News as the gang talks about the brands interesting list of Do's and Don'ts for car owners

 

6) Andy's blesses us with another rendition of his Top 5, this time pivoting his attention to the 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited Manual Coupe

 

7) AutoPacific's Ed Kim returns to talk about the growing consumer trust in active driver assist technologies. 

 

8) Anton Wahlman is welcomed back to the show. He discusses his correct prediction of Elon Musk's decision to NOT buy Twitter... for now. 

The Battle At The Top Of The Luxury SUV Class Just Got A Lot More Competitive, In Depth On The Ford F-150 Lightning, And Finish Our Conversation On The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4Xe - 4-30-2022

On this week's episode:

• Brian Armstead talks about the Aston Martin DBX707 & the battle atop the SUV luxury line. Brian just got back from some exotic place and we talked about James Bond and if he would use this
• Jason Turnbull - Ford F-150 Lightning Marketing Manager - Nik has a lot to talk to Jason about. The F-150 Lightning is the first mass produced electric pickup truck. It's truly an exciting time in the Electric world
• Automatic Andy's Top 5 list, he's got two and the possibility of one of them NOT getting the OAE seal of approval. 2022 Mazda 3 Sedan and the 2022 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Crew cab
• Nik News!! Way too much has happened in the automotive world and the team has a lot to say!
• Jim Morrison - Jeep grand Cherokee 4Xe - this is the first electric Grand Cherokee and we had so much to say that we needed to circle back today and finish our conversation. We talk about Jeeps position in the electric world. 

A Behind The Scenes Look At The Cadillac Lyriq, Andy’s Top 5, and Checking In With Michael Caudill! - 4-23-2022

On this rendition of Ourautoexpert.com the radio show/podcast:

• We speak with Katie Minter - product and brand manager for the new electric Cadillac Lyriq. And how Cadillac will be entering the Era of electrification.
• OAE staff member Javier Mota tells us all about the latest with Land Rover and Range Rover, as he was able to spend some quality time with these two powerhouses. 
• OAE AutoAndy  Automatic Andy's top 5 (he's got so much to say we had to let him do two this episode) he tells us why you should buy the 2022 Audi Q5 sportback and the 2022 Lexus NX250
• The other half of OAE  Michael Caudill rounded out the show and made us look good. He might also have something to say about some motorbikes and vehicles joined by Nik Miles, the host of the world's best automotive radio show. 

Reviewing the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, Getting A Look Under The Hood Of The Toyota Corolla GR, And What Andy Likes About The 2022 Volkswagen Taos

Topics for today's Our Auto Expert:

• Mike Caudill rejoins the show to talk about the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder
• Mike sticks around to tell the guys about his time in Lake Nona testing Autonomous Shuttles
• Andy's Top 5 features the 2022 Volkswagen Taos
• Tyson Jominy gives the gang a monthly sales breakdown
• Andy blesses us with a 2nd round of his Top 5 List
• Ed Kim talks about the Toyota Corolla GR
• Anton makes his weekly appearance to wrap up the 1st quarter of the year

Getting A Look At The Volkswagen Buzz, Which EV’s Are Coming This Spring, And How Lucas Oil Can Save You Cash - 3-19-2022

Topics for Nik Miles, Automatic Andy, and Air Filter Anthony:

• Mike Caudill gives us his take on the Mercedes GLE 450 SUV as well as the Nissan Pathfinder
• Andy's Top 5
• Perry Stern runs down his article on what electric vehicles are coming this spring
• Morgan Lucas joins us to tell you how Lucas Oil can save you cash at the pump
• VW's Mark Gilles calls in to share details on the new Buzz
• Nik and Anton Wahlman break down the international automotive news of the week

An Emotional Campaign From BMW As A Milestone Is Reached, And Going Behind The Scenes On The Ford Expedition Timberline - 3-12-2022

Topics for Nik Miles, Automatic Andy, and Air Filter Anthony:

• Mike Caudill joins us to review the KIA EV6 as well as the Hyundai Ioniq 5
• BMW's Jay Hanson joins us for a 50 year milestone
• Ford's Devin Mc Parlane runs down what makes the Expedition Timberline Edition so special
• Mikhael Farah brings us the latest news from HUMMER on the EV
• Nik and Anton break down the important automotive news from across the globe

A Blast From The Past Shows Up At The Chicago Auto Show, What Is McLaren’s ”The F1 Effect”, And A Look Behind The Curtain Of The 2023 Nissan Frontier

Topics for Nik Miles, Automatic Andy, and Air Filter Anthony:

• McLaren's Roger Ormisher calls in to tell us all about "The F1 Effect"
• Ted Ryan from Ford has the details on how the company is celebrating experimental race car prototypes from the 1960's!
• Andy's Top 5 this week is for the 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV
• Nissan's Haren Patel brings us all the details on the 2023 Nissan Frontier

Laws, They Are A-Changing, Getting The Inside Scoop On The 2022 Ford Escape, And Finding Out Which Are The Best Cars For The Money - 2-19-22

Topics for Nik Miles, Automatic Andy, and Air Filter Anthony:

• We tell you everything you need to know about the change in headlight laws
• Andy's Top 5 for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson N Line Edition
• Ford's Adrienne Zaski joins us to unpack what's new in the 2022 Ford Escape
• Automotive Journalist Javier Mota joins us to talk about the 2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport
• US News & World Report's John Vincent tells you who brought home the gold in the Best Cars for the Money Awards.
• Anton Wahlman joins the crew to unpack the latest automotive news from across the globe

Unpacking The 2022 Chicago Auto Show, A Look At The Kia Stinger, And Finding Out What Is Behind The RAM Revolution - 2-12-2022

Todays topics on Our Auto Expert:

• Nik and Mike: Checking out 2022 Chicago Auto Show
• Cool car stories
• Mike Koval, Head of the Ram- Ram Revolution
• Esteban Plaza-Jennings Bronco Marketing Manager- Bronco 2022 King of Hammers
• Kia Stinger-James Bell Director of Communications
• Nik and Anton break down the news of the week

Corvette Celebrates An Anniversary, A Behind The Scenes Look At The 2023 Toyota Sequoia, And We MAYBE Stick Down A Nickname For Anthony - 2-5-2022

Topics for Nik Miles, Automatic Andy, and Oil Filter Anthony

• Shad Balch - Chevrolet Communications - 70th Anniversary Corvette 
• Tyson Jominy - Vice President of Data and Analytics at J.D. Power 
• Mike Caudill
• 2023 Toyota Sequoia - Eric Cavanagh - Senior Planner, Sequoia - Vehicle Marketing and Communications
• Andy's Top 5
• Anton Wahlman and Nik break down the news of the week

Taking A Look Under The Hood Of The 2022 GMC Sierra AT4, Unpacking The Florida RV Show, And What Does One Of Our Favorite Automotive Journalists Ask The CEO Of Lamborghini? - 1-29-2022

Today's topics for Nik and the Crew:

• Javier Mota - Digital Automotive Journalist is driving around in the KIA Sorento Hybrid as well as the Lexus NX F.Sport, and also got to have a sit-down interview with Lamborghini's CEO
• GMC's Chas Russel brings us the first look at the 2022 Sierra
• Mike Caudill tells us what stands out at the Florida RV Show, and has also gotten behind the wheel of the Cadillac CT4 V, as well as the Chevrolet ZLT w/Z51 Package
• Andy's Top 5 for the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE
• Anton Wahlman and Nik unpackage the global automotive news from the last week

Breaking Down The Lexus LS 500, Perry Stern Gives The New Bentley Flying Spur A Whirl, And A Behind The Scenes Look At The Ford F-150 Supercrew 4x4 Raptor - 1-22-22

Topics for Nik Miles, Automatic Andy, and Anthony:

• Mackenzie Richter with the Lexus Product marketing - Lexus LS 500
• Ed Kim - President and Chief Analyst - AutoPacific. Lexus and more
• Perry Stern 2022 New Bentley Flying Spur
• Brian Bell, Ford F-150 Trucks Marketing Manager. F-150 Supercrew 4x4 Raptor
• Andy's top 5 - 2022 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition
• Nik and Anton Wahlman tackle the news from the U.S. and abroad

Getting The Rundown On Toyota’s 2022 GR86, Nik Cruises Around Town In The 2022 GMC Sierra, And We Dive In To Winter Car Care - 1-15-2022

Topics for Nik Miles, Truck Girl Jen, and Auto Andy:

• Tim Annick, GR86 Marketing Planner-2022 Toyota GR86
• GMC’s 2022 Sierra
• Nik Tries To Explains British Measurement Along With Horsepower
• Mike Caudill: BMW M440I, INFINITI QX60, RV Show And Winter Car Care
• Andy's top 5: Mazda CX30 Carbon Edition And Lexus GX460

The Ford Bronco Sport Makes History, What’s To Come From Maserati, And A Look Back At CES - 1-8-2022

Topics for Nik Miles, Truck Girl Jen, and Auto Andy:

• 2022 Mercedes AMG SL 
• Dr. Debbie Mielewski, Senior Tech Leader at Ford-Ford Bronco Sport Becomes First Vehicle To Feature Parts Made Of 100% Recycled Ocean Plastic
• Bill Peffer CEO of Maserati Americas 2021 business success and what's new for Model Year 22 including Trofeo and F Tributo
• Auto Andy's top 5: 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Touring Edition
• Anton Wahlman
• Niks news/Mike Caudill: CES