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Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by James L. Tatum III, Director of Detroit Bureau at the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, for a discussion about Detroit, a place which suffered the biggest municipal insolvency in history when it filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy in 2013. They discuss the city's route back to financial stability and the recovery of its reputation in municipal bond markets. James Tatum is the author of a recent report, An Assessment of Detroit's Economic Condition and a Critique of its Economic Development Efforts, to be followed by a second paper on the Detroit's bankruptcy later this month. This episode is part of Centre for Cities' City Talks series. Please rate, review and share the episode if you enjoyed it.

August 29, 2023 ~ Paul Eisenstein, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief at The Detroit Bureau, talks with Guy Gordon and Lloyd Jackson about the J.D. Power survey on consumers tech experience in new vehicles.

August 21, 2023 ~ The Detroit Bureau dot com Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Paul Eisenstein talks with Paul W about Ford demanding secrecy as it preps salaried workers for blue-collar jobs if UAW strikes.

August 10, 2023 ~ The Detroit Bureau dot com Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Paul Eisenstein speaks with Chris Alberta about high prices for new cars seem to be slowing.

July 18, 2023 ~ Paul Eisenstein, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief at The Detroit Bureau, talks with Guy Gordon and Lloyd Jackson about Ford slashing the price of the F-150 Lightning.

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July 4, 2023 ~ Paul Eisenstein, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief at The Detroit Bureau, talks with Tom Jordan and Lloyd Jackson about the FAA approving testing of a flying car, and the future of driverless taxis.

July 4, 2023 ~ Full Show. Tom Jordan in for Guy. Paul Eisenstein, Publisher and Editor in Chief at the Detroit Bureau talks about a flying car that could be on the market soon. Brian Walsh, Spokesman for the Capital Access Alliance discusses legislation to help lower the cost of plane tickets. Lloyd Jackson recaps his conversation with Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington on quality of life issues in Detroit police precincts. State Senator Jim Runestad breaks down the special projects in the newly passed state budget. Susan Selasky, Food Reporter for the Detroit Free Press has good news about the price of July 4th cookouts this year and David Whelan gives an update on his brother detained in a Russian prison.

June 27, 2023 ~ The Detroit Bureau dot com Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Paul Eisenstein talks with Paul W. about GM closing another supply chain deal to ramp up EV production and cut costs.

April 18, 2023 ~ Full Show. Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army discusses army recruitment being down. Robert Kolt, President and CEO of Kolt analyzes the reaction to the Bud Light partnership with transgender social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson updates us on a press conference the Detroit DEA held on Xylazine which makes Fentanyl even more deadly. Nancy Costello, Associate Clinical Professor at Michigan State University and Director of the Michigan State University First Amendment Clinic discusses Dominion's $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News. Paul Eisenstein Publisher and Editor in Chief at the Detroit Bureau joins us for Mobility Makers. Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne with a story on the COVID's affect on the mental health of school aged children and Sports Analyst Steve Courtney has good news about Bills safety Damar Hamlin.

March 28, 2023 ~ Full Show. Mike Kinaschuk, Former Brighton Police Chief and 360 Life Safety Instructor discusses the release of body cam footage from police who responded to the Nashville school shooting. Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne on a new poll that finds patriotism, faith and having children is becoming less important to Americans. Dr. Scott Poland. Professor at the College of Psychology and the Director of the Suicide and Violence Prevention Office at Nova Southeastern talks about red flags that were missed about the Nashville school shooter. Paul Eisenstein, Publisher and Editor in Chief at The Detroit Bureau is our guest for Mobility Makers. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson discusses a Wayne State University professor suspended for a threating post on Facebook and Sports Analyst Steve Courtney on Jalen Carter making pre draft visit to the Detroit Lions.

March 28, 2023 ~ Paul Eisenstein, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief at The Detroit Bureau, talks with Guy Gordon about the millions of Americans who can't charge an EV at home, and the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Kia EV9.

Join Ramblin' Ray Stevens, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they review the Chrysler Pacifica, talk with Chicago Auto Show Chairman Kevin Keefe about First Look for Charity and visit with Paul Eisenstein from The Detroit Bureau to discuss the latest automotive tech introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPIC: The Best of CES 2023; PANEL: Chris Thomas, Former CTO, BorgWarner; Paul Eisenstein, The Detroit Bureau; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

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January 6, 2023 ~ Paul Eisenstein, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief at The Detroit Bureau, talks with Guy Gordon from CES 2023 in Las Vegas about everything automotive that's been featured this week.

January 6. 2023 ~ Full Show live from Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. John Sellek, Founder and CEO of Harbor Strategic Public Affairs takes a look at the names of people who may run for Debbie Stabenow's open Senate seat. Jason Villareal, Brand Ambassador for Lockly tells Guy about their smart gun safe. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson has the latest on a hit and run that killed a 22 year old Michigan State student in Oakland Township. Ralph Gillies, Stellantis Chief Design Officer talks about what they're showcase at CES. Samual Overbay, Brand Ambassador for Samsung discusses their elder and pet care products showcased at CES. Former Congressman Dave Trott reacts to the latest on Kevin McCarthy's quest to become House Speaker. Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne has an update on the Idaho college killings suspect. Ryan Oliver, Director of North American Communcations for EcoFlow showcases what products they're showing at CES. Paul Eisenstein, Publisher and Editor in Chief at the Detroit Bureau reacts to all the automotive tech at CES. Andres Gomez, General Manager for AIPER discusses the Seagull Pro Pool Cleaner and Sports Analyst Steve Courtney previews the Green Bay/Detroit Sunday Night Football game and has a great update on Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin.

Host Saeed Khan talks with attorney Steve Fishman, automotive writer Paul Eisenstein, editor and publisher of The Detroit Bureau, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about Southwest Airlines' problems, Elon Musk in 2023; Congressman-elect George Santos comes clean-ish; What is Kwame Kilpatrick really asking for?  Meadows the Pyromaniac? former chief of staff allegedly burned Docs in White House; Whitmer kidnap plotter sentenced to 16 years in prison; Predictions for 2023 and Schmuck of Week.(Elon Musk photo on cover by JD Lasica)

December 13, 2022 ~ Full Show. Andrew Christlieb, Foundation Professor in Michigan State University's Dept. of Computational Mathematics Science and Engineering explains the break through in nuclear fusion energy. Senior News Analyst Chris Renwick discusses the arrest of FTX's CEO after the crypto currency collapsed. James Gignac, Senior Midwest Energy Analyst for Climate and Energy Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists on the complaint filed by DTE customers about how long the transition away from coal is taking. Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne and Lloyd Jackson have a story about two bi-partisan bills aimed at expanding mental health services for law enforcement. Jeff Donofrio, President and CEO of the Business Leaders of Michigan breaks down a 2021 report that says the Big 3 scored poorly in fuel efficiency. Paul Eisenstein, Publisher and Editor in Chief at the Detroit Bureau is our guest for Mobility Makers and Dr. Chad Audi, President and CEO of Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries joins us for WJR Cares Day.

November 18, 2022 ~ Detroit Bureau dot com's Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Paul Eisenstein talks with Tom and Kevin about General Motors and their announcement that EV's will turn a profit in 2025

PANEL: Joe White, Reuters; Bill Visnic, SAE; Paul Eisenstein, The Detroit Bureau; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive

In this Saturday morning's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by talking about the grand reopening of the West Seattle bridge as well as how there are still ICE engine cars which are still heavily in production despite the increasing switch to electric drivetrains. Then, Paul Eisenstein from The Detroit Bureau joins the program to report on the North American International Auto Show which lasts from September 14-25. This week, Vinnie drives the BMW i4

In this Saturday morning's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by talking about the grand reopening of the West Seattle bridge as well as how there are still ICE engine cars which are still heavily in production despite the increasing switch to electric drivetrains. Then, Paul Eisenstein from The Detroit Bureau joins the program to report on the North American International Auto Show which lasts from September 14-25. This week, Vinnie drives the BMW i4

The President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, focussed on the unfolding energy crisis in Europe. She said the EU was committed to protecting citizens and business from soaring costs, and called for cuts to electricity use and windfall taxes on energy firms. We hear from Riina Sikkut, Estonia's Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure. The Detroit Motor Show starts this week, and its star guest is US President Joe Biden. We speak to Paul Eisenstein of the Detroit Bureau website who explains the importance of the event. And could the card payments market soon be welcoming new players to operate alongside Visa and Mastercard? More than 1,600 merchants in the US have asked for legislation to be passed that could see other operators enter the industry - and potentially reduce processing fees. And New York's Museum of Modern Art - or MOMA - has announced it's heading into the world of NFTs. Brendan Dawes, NFT & Digital Artist, tells us how this might change what is considered - and valued as - art. Will Bain is joined throughout the programme by Takara Small, freelance technology reporter in Canada, and by Zyma Islam, reporter at the Daily Star in Dhaka in Bangladesh. (Picture: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Credit: Getty Images)

The President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, focussed on the unfolding energy crisis in Europe. She said the EU was committed to protecting citizens and business from soaring costs, and called for cuts to electricity use and windfall taxes on energy firms. We hear from Riina Sikkut, Estonia's Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure. The Detroit Motor Show starts this week, and its star guest is US President Joe Biden. We speak to Paul Eisenstein of the Detroit Bureau website who explains the importance of the event. And could the card payments market soon be welcoming new players to operate alongside Visa and Mastercard? More than 1,600 merchants in the US have asked for legislation to be passed that could see other operators enter the industry - and potentially reduce processing fees.

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May 10, 2022 ~ Full Show. Governor Whitmer wants to put up signs in construction zones to tell how projects were paid for. Campaign accused of paying petition gatherers to not obtain signatures. Jase Bolger, Former State Speaker of the House discusses a ballot proposal to alter term limits. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson reports on an investigation into voting machine access. Economist Patrick Anderson reacts to President Biden's address on inflation. Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne talks to Dr. Matthew Sims of Beaumont Health about why some people don't seem to catch CVOID. Paul Eisenstein, Publisher and Editor in Chief of the Detroit Bureau is our guest for Mobility Makers and Lori Bourgeau, Oxford Village Council Member and Oxford High School parent with the latest on the shooting investigation.

April 26, 2022 ~ Full Show. Art Arthur, Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center of Immigration discusses a federal judge putting a temporary block on the Biden administration from ending Title 42. Senior News Analyst Chris Renwick joins us live from the Ford F-150 lightning launch event. Cliff Lampe, Professor of Information at the University of Michigan looks ahead at what's next for Twitter under Elon Musk. Steve Biegun, US Deputy Secretary of State Under Mike Pompeo with the latest on Ukraine and Russia. Paul Eisenstein, Publisher and Editor in Chief of The Detroit Bureau is our guest for Mobility Makers and Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne reports on the Attorney General's investigation into the Detroit Medical Center.

April 5, 2022 ~ Full Show. Rocky Raczkowski, Chairman of the Oakland County Republican Party discusses AG candidate Matt DePerno urging his supporters to "storm" the upcoming Republican county conventions. Retired Wayne State law professor Robert Sedler breaks down the partisan gamesmanship surrounding the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Retired 4 Star General Jack Keane, Chairman of the Institute for the Study talks about Ukrainian President Zelesnkyy imploring the UN to get involved in the conflict with Russia. Mike Strong, Managing Editor at the Detroit Bureau is our guest for Mobility Makers. Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne breaks down a study on Tik Tok's effect on childrens' brains and Brian Cairns, golf pro and co-host of "Spin on Golf" checks in from Augusta.

March 17, 2022 ~ Paul Eisenstein, Publisher at the Detroit Bureau on the recent rash of EV batteries catching fire.

March 17, 2022 ~ Full Show. Chris Renwick in for Guy. Dakota Wood from the Heritage Foundation discusses President Biden calling Putin a war criminal and what he could face if charged. Economist Patrick Anderson discusses the interest rate being raised and Paul Eisenstein from the Detroit Bureau talks about the rash of EV fires.

March 3, 2022 ~ Full Show. Marie Osborne in for Guy. Fox News Radio correspondent and WJR Contributor Simon Owen with the latest on Ukraine. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson reports on Governor Whitmer telling MDOT to pull out all the stops to address the state's pothole problem. Paul Eisenstein Publisher and Editor in Chief at the Detroit Bureau discusses the War in Ukraine's possible effects on the EV market. Former US Attorney for the Eastern District of Detroit Matthew Schneider with the latest on the House committee investigation into the January 6th attack, is there enough evidence to conclude Trump and his allies conspired to mislead Americans about the outcome of the 2020 election? Lloyd Jackson is back to take a look at Governor Whitmer's veto record and TV Personality Christy McDonald discusses Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month after losing her husband Jamie Samuelsen, a longtime sports talk radio host, to the disease in 2020.

WLS News Anchor Rob Martier, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill broadcast LIVE from the Chicago Auto Show with information about how to get tickets and cover some of the new models on the show floor. We get a review of the "First Look For Charity" fundraiser event from Dave Sloan, President of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, talk to Jeff Jablansky, Product & Technology Communications Manager from Kia about the new 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid (HEV) and discuss the EV market with Paul Eisenstein from The Detroit Bureau.

February 9, 2022 ~ Full Show. Jaimie Clayton, President and CEO of Oakland Family Services discusses the Justice Department's proposed "safe injection sites." Paul Eisenstein, Publisher and Editor of The Detroit Bureau on the potential supply chain consequences of the Freedom Trucker protest. Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne with the latest on the Crumbley hearings and Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson tells us what to expect in Whitmer's upcoming budget report.

We talk about Chrysler's potential rebirth with a reaction to a recent interview by The Detroit Bureau with Chrysler Brand Manager Chris Feuell;  How the technology being employed by truck maker PACCAR is making the world a better place; and the great immigrant exodus - why the United States may not be IT anymore for the world's best and brightest - and why we have a problem with the chase. 

A recent interview by The Detroit Bureau with new Chrysler brand head Chris Feuell attempts to answer that question.  We discuss the opportunity and the challenges that lay ahead. 

January 27, 2022 ~Dave Dulio, Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University discusses Joe Biden and how he will select his next Supreme Court Justice. Attorney Todd Flood with the latest on the criminal and civil court cases surrounding the Oxford High School shooting. Jeff Donofrio, President and CEO of the Business Leaders for Michigan reacts to last night's State of the State from an economic development perspective. Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne reports on how the escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine will affect Paul Whelan's case. State Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey outlines the GOP's top priorities for the year. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson recaps "Voters not Politicians" virtual briefing highlighting lies and deceitful tactics used in gathering petitions and Paul Eisenstein, Publisher and Editor in Chief at the Detroit Bureau discusses whether or not the EV tax credits are worth it.

January 27, 2022 ~ Paul Eisenstein, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief at The Detroit Bureau, talks with Guy Gordon about the EV tax credits that would be in President Biden's Build Back Better plan.

On today's show - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - with your host, Michael Patrick Shiels

On today's show - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - with your host, Michael Patrick Shiels

January 4, 2022 ~ Paul Eisenstein, Editor-in-Chief & Publisher of The Detroit Bureau, talks with Guy Gordon about the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept that pushes 625 miles per charge and more news from CES 2022.

January 4, 2022 ~ Full Show. Live from The Consumer Electronics Show. USA Today poll shows Americans from both parties feel that democracy is in peril. Nicolas Muron Founder of MoonBikes talks to Guy about his product. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson reports on the Michigan Redistricting Commission being sued by black lawmakers for disenfranchisement. John Cox, President and CEO of Safety Operating Systems discusses the showdown between the FAA and cell phone companies over the 5G roll out. Dr. Matthew Denenberg, Pediatric Emergency Physician at the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital gives a first hand account of the rise of pediatric patients being hospitalized with COVID. Trpko Blazevski, Manager of Digital Innovation for Stellantis joins us for Mobility Makers and Paul Eisenstein, Editor in Chief and Publisher of the Detroit Bureau breaks down Mercedes-Benz's long lasting EV battery.

November 16, 2021 ~ Full Show. Chad Livengood from Crain's Detroit Business discusses his column wondering where Governor Whitmer is in the latest COVID surge. Detroit News Reporter Beth LeBlanc discusses why Governor Whitmer has to give back millions of dollars in campaign contributions. Senior News Analyst updates us on the search for Brendan Santos. Pastor Kent Clark from Grace Centers of Hope joins us for WJR Cares. Paul Eisenstein Publisher and Editor in Chief of the Detroit Bureau talks about the future of EVs for Mobility Makers and Bill Kucyk, Owner of Action Impact breaks down the dropped gun charges and self defense claims in the Kyle RIttenhouse trial.

October 12, 2021 ~ Full Show. Carl Thomas, Former Michigan Director of Elections, Republican Party leaders have been quietly replacing incumbent election officials. Dustin Walsh from Crain's Detroit Business discusses a labor shortage in nursing homes. Senior News Analyst Chris Renwick reports on COVID-19 now being the leading cause of death for first responders. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson with some good news: Wayne County has recovered most of the jobs it lost during COVID-19. Paul Eisenstein from the Detroit Bureau joins us for Mobility Makers and Aimee Nimeh, President and CEO discusses a proposed bill to ban firearm ownership for people convicted of domestic abuse.

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September 17, 2021 ~ Paul Eisenstein, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief of The Detroit Bureau, talks with Chris Renwick about Congressman Dan Kildee's possible compromise on the tax credits for EVs.

September 17, 2021 ~ Full Show. Chris Renwick in for Guy Gordon. Paul Eisenstein, Publisher and Editor in Chief of The Detroit Bureau discusses the possibility of including incentives for cars built in Canada to be included in the $3.5 trillion spending package. Attorney Todd Flood discusses the sexual lawsuit against two Eastern Michigan University fraternities brought by two dozen Jane and John Does and Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson with the latest on the US strike that killed civilians in Afghanistan.

Headlight News features a weekly news roundup and top story, a review, a look at what's coming up in the week ahead and what happened this week in automotive history. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/detroit-bureau/support

Headlight News features a weekly news roundup and top story, a review, a look at what's coming up in the week ahead and what happened this week in automotive history. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/detroit-bureau/support

September 3, 2021 ~ Paul Eisenstein, Publisher & Editor in Chief at The Detroit Bureau, talks with Guy Gordon about the chip shortage impacting Ford's sales and GM's plant production.

September 3, 2021 ~ Full Show. Jenin Younes, Litigation Council for The New Civil Liberties Alliance represents an MSU employee filing a lawsuit challenging the school's vaccine mandate. Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan gives the pro choice side of the Texas abortion law. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson gives the latest on a hazmat situation in Flat Rock's sewer. Dr. Gerald Shiener gives his thoughts on an Illinois school giving it's students extra days off for mental health. Jon Witz, Producer of Arts Beats and Eats preview's this weekend's event and Paul Eistenstein, Publisher and Editor in Chief at the Detroit Bureau discusses a global semiconductor shortage that has brought assembly plants to a halt.

Auto show season started this week. Find out the latest on this week's installment of The Detroit Bureau's Headlight News! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/detroit-bureau/support

WLS News Anchor Rob Martier, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill are LIVE at the 2021 Special Edition - Chicago Auto Show! Dave Sloan, Chicago Auto Show General Manager highlights some of the new events and activities that make up the special edition show. The Detroit Bureau's Paul Eisenstein covers the surprises and big hits on the show floor. Rebekah Skiver, a Nissan product specialist lets us in on the concept models being displayed and talks about the updated product designs making their debut at the show. The #CAS2021 runs through 07/19/21 - Tickets are only available online at: chicagoautoshow.com

Craig's guest is Paul Eisenstein, publisher of The Detroit Bureau.  They discuss a couple of big product announcements by Ford, plus the rapidly changing world of electric vehicles.  The automotive world is undergoing a period of innovation that hasn't been seen since the earliest days of cars.  

Citizens Research Council Research Associate Tim Michling discusses the recently-released report on the Youth Mental Health Crisis in Michigan. Then Detroit Bureau Research Associate Esmat Ishag-Osman provides an update on the status of the Detroit Charter Commission.

The US government is working to get one of the most important fuel pipelines in the country going again. The Colonial Pipeline was shut down after a cyber attack, with criminals seeking a ransom to allow the network to be switched back on. Ellen Ward of Transveral Consulting tells us the impact the shutdown is already having. One in three adults in the United States has been fully vaccinated against Covid 19, but millions are still hesitant about getting the jab. Fazal Khan, associate professor of law at the University of Georgia, says there are regional variations in vaccine hesitancy. Professor Dorit Reiss, a lawyer at the University of California explains that some employees could get fired for refusing a vaccine. The President of Argentina, Alberto Fernandez, has arrived in Europe hoping to get support for a new deal to repay the country's huge debts. Jimena Blanco, head of Latin America research for Verisk Maplecroft in Buenos Aires, explains how much the country owes to the IMF and various countries. And car company Ford is recalling 661,000 of its Explorer SUV after a fault was discovered with the pins that keep the roof rails in place, as we hear from Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau.

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about what it takes for logistics providers to serve the rapidly growing cannabis industry.Plus, protecting yourself against cyber risk; Subway sandwich deemed unsafe; trucker run over by team driver awarded millions; reused COVID tests; and the musical stylings of Trey Griggs.They’re joined by special guests Colin Landforce, COO, Unrivaled; Rick Bridges and Glenn Patton, Roanoke Trade; Trey Griggs, vice president, Lean Sales; and Alan Adler, Detroit Bureau chief, FreightWaves. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about what it takes for logistics providers to serve the rapidly growing cannabis industry.Plus, protecting yourself against cyber risk; Subway sandwich deemed unsafe; trucker run over by team driver awarded millions; reused COVID tests; and the musical stylings of Trey Griggs.They’re joined by special guests Colin Landforce, COO, Unrivaled; Rick Bridges and Glenn Patton, Roanoke Trade; Trey Griggs, vice president, Lean Sales; and Alan Adler, Detroit Bureau chief, FreightWaves. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Wanna split £100? You get £50 free AND save money on 100% green electricity by moving to Octopus Energy. Plus I get £50 to support this podcast but ONLY if you do it by using my unique referral code. I moved to Octopus recently and had been putting it off for ages,  but I kicked myself for not doing it sooner, as it’s literally a 5 minute job to give them your details.   Click here: https://share.octopus.energy/free-puma-452   On today’s podcast: Mercedes Launches EQB - Third Electric Model This Year GM & LG Energy Commit To Second Battery Factory In Tennessee Polestar 1 Special Edition Kia Receives Over 1,000 EV6 Pre-Orders In UK Alone BMW iX makes its world debut at Shanghai Show Hawaii Department of Transportation begins electrification with Tesla delivery Volkswagen expands ID. EV family   Show #1056   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Monday 19th April. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to.   Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they’ve built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It’s a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too.   MERCEDES LAUNCHES EQB - THIRD ELECTRIC MODEL THIS YEAR "Mercedes is ramping up its assault on the battery-car market with the launch of the new EQB sport-utility vehicle at the Shanghai Auto Show. Available with up to seven seats, the EQB debuts barely a week after the automaker unveiled its all-electric flagship, the EQS, the latter to serve as the battery-powered alternative to the classic Mercedes-Benz S-Class" reports The Detroit Bureau: " the Mercedes EQB’s dimensions are nearly identical to those of the conventional GLB crossover. But, like the rest of the new Mercedes EQ family, the new model mounts batteries, motors and other key electrical components below the load floor in a skateboard-like platform. The new model also integrates what Mercedes calls “Navigation with Electric Intelligence” which, it says, “contributes to the effortless handling of the EQB in everyday life. It calculates the fastest route to the destination, taking into account maximum charging power and the duration of possible charging stops."   https://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2021/04/with-eqc-mercedes-launches-third-all-electric-model-this-year/   "Due to go on sale in Europe and China later this year, the EQB will make its way stateside in 2022, targeting a group of competitors that seems to expand with each passing season. Just like the recently-revealed EQA, the EQB trades the grille of its gas-engined sibling for a nose cone with a glass finish" says Autoweek: "When it comes to the drivetrain, the EQB will be offered with all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive, at least in Europe. When it goes on sale there later this year the electric SUV will draw juice from a 66.5-kWh battery, giving it 268 hp in the 4Matic version and a range of about 260 miles in the WLTP cycle."   https://www.autoweek.com/news/green-cars/a36174507/mercedes-benz-eqb-debuts-in-shanghai-but-well-have-to-wait-for-it/   GM & LG ENERGY COMMIT TO SECOND BATTERY FACTORY IN TENNESSEE "General Motors is expanding its battery-building base. Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture company owned by GM and LG Energy Solution, announced April 16 that it will construct a second plant for manufacturing electric vehicle batteries. GM says the new, 2.8-million-square-foot plant will cost $2.3 billion and create 1,300 new manufacturing jobs." according to Industry Week: "The new factory will be located in Spring Hill, Tennessee, where it will supply General Motors’ nearby Spring Hill assembly plant, which GM said last October would transition to produce electric-only vehicles like the latest Cadillac models. GM and LG first announced the battery joint venture Ultium in 2019, when it announced the construction of a $2.3 billion battery R&D center and factory in Lordstown, Ohio. That location is slated to become operational sometime in 2022."   https://www.industryweek.com/leadership/growth-strategies/article/21161492/gm-lg-announce-new-23-billion-tennessee-ev-battery-plant   POLESTAR 1 SPECIAL EDITION "The Polestar 1 gets a limited-run special edition that wears a whole lot of gold in China. The company is making just 25 of them, and production begins later in the year. These cars wear a matte gold body, including the badges. The colour also shows up on the brake callipers. There are gloss black elements in the grille and portions of the lower fascia. Big black wheels fill the wings/fenders." says Motor1: "The Polestar 1 packs a supercharged and turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder with two electric motors. This setup makes 611 bhp and 738 pound-feet, which is enough for the coupe to reach 60 miles per hour in 4.2 seconds. The WLTP rating indicates the car can cover 77 miles purely on electric power."   https://uk.motor1.com/news/502108/polestar-1-special-edition-gold/   KIA RECEIVES OVER 1,000 EV6 PRE-ORDERS IN UK ALONE "The British division of Kia announced that to date (April 19), the company has received more than 1,000 pre-reservations for the all-new EV6 model in the UK. That's a significant number, considering just a single country. Together with other countries, Europe might turn out to be a bigger market for the EV6 than South Korea, where Kia received over 21,000 reservations on the first day." says Mark Kane for InsideEVs: "The pre-reservation window, with £100 refundable deposit (€100 in most of Europe) will end on April 30. The first EV6 and EV6 GT-line will arrive in the UK in October 2021. The prices in the UK are: EV6: from £40,895"   https://insideevs.com/news/502052/kia-ev6-1000-preorders-uk/   BMW IX MAKES ITS WORLD DEBUT AT SHANGHAI SHOW "As part of show-and-tell day at the 2021 Shanghai auto show, BMW was on hand to roll out in person the upcoming iX all-electric SUV for the world to see." says auto123.com: "The BMW iX is noteworthy for a number of reasons, starting of course with its all-electric powertrain. But the model is also the first BMw to get the automaker’s brand-new Operating System 8 and the latest edition of the iDrive system. The future flagship model for BMW’s elctric division is constructed on the latest, 5th generation BMW eDrive platform, also tabbed for use with the iX3 and i4 models we’ve seen previewed in recent months. The system is designed around two electric motors that together develop around 500 hp, and a battery pack with a capacity greater than 100 kWh."   600km range, 200kW charging.   https://www.auto123.com/en/news/bmw-ix-electric-suv-presented-shanghai/68044/   HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BEGINS ELECTRIFICATION WITH TESLA DELIVERY “The Hawaii Department of Transportation picked up its first electric vehicle — a white Tesla — on Tuesday as the result of an innovative service contract that is expected to help electrify its entire light duty fleet. Eventually, nine EVs will replace regular vehicles used by the State Highways division, with another 34 expected to be delivered to DOT by the end of May." says the Hawaii Star Advertiser: "Under the 10-year service contract, state and county agencies do not have to purchase EVs upfront, but can procure them, as well as the necessary charging infrastructure, on a per-mile cost basis."   https://www.staradvertiser.com/2021/04/14/breaking-news/hawaii-department-of-transportation-begins-electrification-with-tesla-delivery/   VOLKSWAGEN EXPANDS ID. EV FAMILY "Volkswagen is expanding the ID. family of electric vehicles with a GTX performance line. Volkswagen will show the new ID.4 GTX on 28 April. In Europe, the respective performance models of the ID. Family will wear the logo GTX in the future. Similar to GTI and GTE. The GTX models feature an additional electric motor on the front axle bringing the all-wheel drive into the ID. family designed for maximum efficiency. The additional motor switches on intelligently within a few milliseconds when very high performance or strong traction are required. In the new “Traction” driving mode, it is even permanently activated." says Green Car Congress: "Volkswagen wants to become the most desired brand for sustainable mobility. The goal is to increase its share of pure electric cars in Europe to 70% of sales by 2030."   https://www.greencarcongress.com/2021/04/20210419-gtx.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+greencarcongress%2FTrBK+%28Green+Car+Congress%29       QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM   Would you buy a Chinese-made EV? Do you care where your car is made?     It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast.   And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing.   Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I’ll catch you tomorrow and remember…there’s no such thing as a self-charging hybrid.     PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE (PREMIUM PARTNER) BRAD CROSBY (PREMIUM PARTNER) PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI (PREMIUM PARTNER) AUDI CINCINNATI EAST (PREMIUM PARTNER) VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST (PREMIUM PARTNER) NATIONALCARCHARGING.COM and ALOHACHARGE.COM  (PREMIUM PARTNER) DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL (PREMIUM PARTNER) RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK (PREMIUM PARTNER) eMOBILITY NORWAY HTTPS://WWW.EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/  (PREMIUM PARTNER)     DAVID AND LISA ALLEN (PARTNER) GARETH HAMER (PARTNER) BOB BOOTHBY FROM MILLBROOK COTTAGES – 5* GOLD SELF CATERING COTTAGES (PARTNER) DARIN MCLESKEY FROM DENOVO REAL ESTATE (PARTNER) JUKKA KUKONEN FROM WWW.SHIFT2ELECTRIC.COM RAJEEV NARAYAN (PARTNER) IAIN SEAR (PARTNER)   ADRIAN BOND (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ALAN SHEDD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ALEX BANAHENE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ALEXANDER FRANK @ https://www.youtube.com/c/alexsuniverse42 ANDERS HOVE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ANDREA JEFFERSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ANDREW GREEN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ANDY NANCARROW AND LILIAN KASS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ASEER KHALID (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BÅRD FJUKSTAD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BLUNDERBUSS JONES (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER BRIAN THOMPSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BRUCE BOHANNAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CHARLES HALL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CHRIS HOPKINS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CHRISTOPHER BARTH (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) COLIN HENNESSY AND CAMBSEV (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CRAIG ROGERS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAMIEN DAVIS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID FINCH (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID MOORE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID PARTINGTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID PRESCOTT (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DC EV (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DON MCALLISTER / SCREENCASTSONLINE.COM (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ED CORTREEN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ERIC HANSEN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ERU KYEYUNE-NYOMBI (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) FREDRIK ROVIK (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) GENE RUBIN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) HEDLEY WRIGHT (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) HEINRICH LIESNER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) IAN GRIFFITHS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) IAN (WATTIE) WATKINS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JACK OAKLEY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JAMES STORR (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JAVIER CARMELO DÍAZ PÉREZ (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JIM MORRIS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JOHN SCHROEDER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JON AKA BEARDY MCBEARDFACE FROM KENT EVS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JON MANCHAK (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JUAN GONZALEZ (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) KEVIN MEYERSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LAURENCE D ALLEN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LEE BROWN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LUKE CULLEY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MARCEL WARD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MARTY YOUNG  (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MIA OPPELSTRUP (PARTNER) MIKE WINTER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NATHAN GORE-BROWN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NATHANIEL FREEDMAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NEIL E ROBERTS FROM SUSSEX EVS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) OHAD ASTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PAUL STEPHENSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PETE GLASS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PETE GORTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PETER & DEE ROBERTS FROM OXON EVS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PHIL MOUCHET (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PHILIP TRAUTMAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RAYMOND ROWLEDGE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RENE KEEMIK (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RENÉ SCHNEIDER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ROB FROM THE RSTHINKS EV CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ROBERT GRACE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RUPERT MITCHELL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) SEIKI PAYNE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) STEPHEN PENN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) STEVE JOHN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) THOMAS J. 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WLS News Anchor Rob Martier, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill review the 2021 Lexus IS, talk with The Detroit Bureau’s Paul Eisenstein about the chip shortage and wrap up with Lisa Weinberger sharing details of the Driven to Care Legacy Scholarship.

Paul Eisenstein is the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of TheDetroitBureau.com, the voice of the automotive world. He is an award-winning publisher, photographer, editor and one of the world’s most widely published automotive journalists. 

After making significant new investments in digital spending in 2020, ABC News looks to continue that push in the coming year. https://edge.winmo.com/hubnews/articles/32311 Also, Pep Boys hires a new CMO as they also make significant new investments in digital spending amid a rosy outlook for the next couple of years. https://edge.winmo.com/hubnews/articles/32307 Bonus Article: Outlook for Auto Industry Looks Promising in 2021, The Detroit Bureau https://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2020/11/outlook-for-auto-industry-looks-promising-in-2021/

WLS News Anchor Rob Martier, DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Marketing Director Jim OBrill review the BMW X5, discuss the turning point for the EV market with Paul Eisenstein from The Detroit Bureau and discuss what it means to win Car of the Year for the Hyundai Elantra with Hyundai’s Olabisi Boyle.

The UK and United States have created divisions in the healthcare community with plans to delay the second coronavirus vaccination dose to give more initial jabs to others. Professor Janet Hemingway tells us that making and distributing vaccines is proving to be a huge challenge. The United States has banned imports of palm oil from Sime Darby in Malaysia, one of the world's biggest producers, after reports of workers suffering a series of abuses. We hear from Duncan Jepson, the managing director of the campaign group which lodged a complaint to the American authorities. Fiat Chrysler shareholders are set to agree a merger with PSA, which will create the world's fourth largest automotive company. Paul Eisenstein, publisher of the Detroit Bureau, tells us it could mean the end for some well known motoring brands. Plus how coronavirus will change the look of your office in the future.

Craig's guest is Paul Eisenstein, Publisher of The Detroit Bureau.  Paul recently drove the new all electric Ford Mustang Mach E, and his review is out.  The two discuss Ford's major new launch, and whether companies like Ford can generate the same kind of excitement around electric vehicles as Tesla has been able to over the past few years.   

Friday, June 12, 2020 ~ Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau talks to Steve Courtney about the auto industry and the effects of COVID-19.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 ~ Paul Eisenstein, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief for The Detroit Bureau talks about The Big 3 automakers opening up on Monday, how did it go?

Craig speaks with Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau.com to talk about Ford's troubles surrounding bad transmissions on Focus and Fiesta models, the next generation Corvette, and a a new circuit for high speed electric cars that seems to be catching on.  

John Authers, Senior Editor for Bloomberg Markets, on markets and the Powell "put." David Garrity, Chief Market Strategist for Laidlaw & Co. Ltd, on Facebook's corporate governance, and outlook for COO Sheryl Sandberg. David Welch, Detroit Bureau chief for Bloomberg, on GM planning to cut 10,000 jobs and close five North America plants. Fernando Camara, Founder and CEO of Skyhour, a platform that enables users to gift and receive air travel time in the form of skyhours: one skyhour equals one hour in the sky for $60. 

CLICK TO LISTEN "Protecting Corporate Data," with insights from top experts: Mike Maddox of Just ASK, Major General Mike Stone, of the Michigan National Guard and Tony Kiska of Orbitform; moderated by Elyse Puruleski Kopietz, Director of Communications for the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show talks about a potential U.S. and China trade war with Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau. Finally, Jack Ebling and Tom Crawford of The Drive with Jack and Tom talk about the NCAA basketball selection process with Kevin Pauga, founder of the KPI Index. #AskBizRap

CLICK TO LISTEN "Protecting Corporate Data," with insights from top experts: Mike Maddox of Just ASK, Major General Mike Stone, of the Michigan National Guard and Tony Kiska of Orbitform; moderated by Elyse Puruleski Kopietz, Director of Communications for the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show talks about a potential U.S. and China trade war with Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau. Finally, Jack Ebling and Tom Crawford of The Drive with Jack and Tom talk about the NCAA basketball selection process with Kevin Pauga, founder of the KPI Index. #AskBizRap

NEWS:- October Sales: Trick or Treat?- Why is the Peugeot in the movie Blade Runner 2049 significant?- Dr. Data- SEMA and Tokyo: Polar Opposites of Automotive?- Waymo Shows Off: What Might Krafcik's Strategy Be?PANEL: John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, ADandP; Jake Holmes, Motor1.com; Paul Eisenstein, The Detroit Bureau

Ron talks about the future of automotives with Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau : and takes a call on an 06 Scion XB with no air conditioning. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

David Welch, Detroit Bureau chief for Bloomberg, on GM announcing $1 billion in US investments, answering to pressure from Trump. Rob Hutton, UK government and politics reporter for Bloomberg, on Theresa May's outline to take the UK out of the single market. Joe Carroll, Energy Americas reporter for Bloomberg, on Exxon buying Permian Basin assets from the Bass Family. Mike Bailey, CFA, Director of Research at FBB Capital Partners, on his bullish outlook for healthcare and industrials.

On this week’s Autoline John McElroy and a panel of expert analysts dive into the topic of automotive mergers. Joining the panel are Paul Eisenstein from The Detroit Bureau, Fortune’s Doron Levin and Jason Stein from Automotive News.

On this week’s Autoline John McElroy and a panel of expert analysts dive into the topic of automotive mergers. Joining the panel are Paul Eisenstein from The Detroit Bureau, Fortune’s Doron Levin and Jason Stein from Automotive News.

The last few years haven’t been kind to Honda. With all the strife caused by the tsunami, sales took a huge tumble. But now after some time rebuilding, Honda’s core brands are on the rebound. This week on Autoline, Michael Accavitti, American Honda product and marketing boss, joins host John McElroy, Michelle Krebs from Edmunds.com and Paul Eisenstein of the Detroit Bureau to talk Honda and the road back to the top.

The last few years haven’t been kind to Honda. With all the strife caused by the tsunami, sales took a huge tumble. But now after some time rebuilding, Honda’s core brands are on the rebound. This week on Autoline, Michael Accavitti, American Honda product and marketing boss, joins host John McElroy, Michelle Krebs from Edmunds.com and Paul Eisenstein of the Detroit Bureau to talk Honda and the road back to the top.

During any race there’s always that one point where you evaluate where you are in the pack and what it’s going to take to get to the finish line. That’s what John McElroy and his panel do on Autoline this week for the 2013 North American Car and Truck of the Year candidates. Joining him to discuss cars like the Acura ILX, Cadillac’s XTS and the all-new Nissan Altima are fellow NACTOY jurors Mark Phelan of the Detroit Free Press and Paul Eisenstein from The Detroit Bureau.

During any race there’s always that one point where you evaluate where you are in the pack and what it’s going to take to get to the finish line. That’s what John McElroy and his panel do on Autoline this week for the 2013 North American Car and Truck of the Year candidates. Joining him to discuss cars like the Acura ILX, Cadillac’s XTS and the all-new Nissan Altima are fellow NACTOY jurors Mark Phelan of the Detroit Free Press and Paul Eisenstein from The Detroit Bureau.

During any race there’s always that one point where you evaluate where you are in the pack and what it’s going to take to get to the finish line. That’s what John McElroy and his panel do on Autoline this week for the 2013 North American Car and Truck of the Year candidates. Joining him to discuss cars like the Acura ILX, Cadillac’s XTS and the all-new Nissan Altima are fellow NACTOY jurors Mark Phelan of the Detroit Free Press and Paul Eisenstein from The Detroit Bureau.

Oval Shine Glass House has been glistening more than usual of late. Whether it’s profits or products, Ford has been on quite a roll. Alan Mulally, the company’s president & CEO receives much of the credit, but he’s quick to share the spotlight with his team. And one of those executives who has played a big part in that success is Derek Kuzak, the Group Vice President in charge of Global Product Development. This week on Autoline he joins John McElroy to discuss the Ford product trail and where it leads into the future. Joining John on the Autoline panel are Tony Swan from Car & Driver and Paul Eisenstein of the Detroit Bureau.

Oval ShineGlass House has been glistening more than usual of late. Whether it’s profits or products, Ford has been on quite a roll. Alan Mulally, the company’s president & CEO receives much of the credit, but he’s quick to share the spotlight with his team. And one of those executives who has played a big part in that success is Derek Kuzak, the Group Vice President in charge of Global Product Development. This week on Autoline he joins John McElroy to discuss the Ford product trail and where it leads into the future. Joining John on the Autoline panel are Tony Swan from Car & Driver and Paul Eisenstein of the Detroit Bureau.

David Kiley from Businessweek and Paul Eisenstein from the Detroit Bureau join John McElroy in this edition of Autoline EXTRA to discuss the latest news. They talk about GM CEO Fritz Henderson hinting that the company could move its world headquarters out of downtown Detroit and whether or not it’s a possibility. And they talk about Fiat’s plans to take a stake in Opel and how that would work with the company just completing its alliance with Chrysler.

On this edition of Autoline EXTRA, John McElroy continues his discussion with Jim Dollinger, a Buick salesman who has his own plan to turnaround General Motors. Find out why Mr. Dollinger argues for a change in management and who he would like to see in charge of the company. He also discusses why GM shouldn’t force dealerships to close. Joining John in the discussion are David Kiley from Businessweek magazine and Paul Eisenstein from the Detroit Bureau.

People When you talk cars, ask any executive, engineer or even dealer and they will all probably tell you that they're in the auto business. But ask arguably the most successful car salesman in history, Jim Dollinger, and he tells you that he is in the "people" business. That's because he targets building a relationship with a customer rather than just "moving metal," and it's worked pretty well for him; six straight years as the number one Buick salesperson on the planet. Of course with those sorts of credentials you'd think he'd be a beloved figure within General Motors. Well you'd be wrong. Over the years, internal GM descriptions of Dollinger have ranged from gadfly to thorn-in-the-side to today's PG-13 branding of pain-in-the-a**. He describes himself as a shareholder activist who believes that GM has been on the wrong path for years. And he says he knew that by talking to "the people." Joining John on this week's panel to discuss where GM went wrong is David Kiley of BusinessWeek and Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau.

PeopleWhen you talk cars, ask any executive, engineer or even dealer and they will all probably tell you that they're in the auto business. But ask arguably the most successful car salesman in history, Jim Dollinger, and he tells you that he is in the "people" business. That's because he targets building a relationship with a customer rather than just "moving metal," and it's worked pretty well for him; six straight years as the number one Buick salesperson on the planet. Of course with those sorts of credentials you'd think he'd be a beloved figure within General Motors. Well you'd be wrong. Over the years, internal GM descriptions of Dollinger have ranged from gadfly to thorn-in-the-side to today's PG-13 branding of pain-in-the-a**. He describes himself as a shareholder activist who believes that GM has been on the wrong path for years. And he says he knew that by talking to "the people." Joining John on this week's panel to discuss where GM went wrong is David Kiley of BusinessWeek and Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau.

On this edition of Autoline EXTRA, John McElroy continues his discussion with Jim Dollinger, a Buick salesman who has his own plan to turnaround General Motors. Find out why Mr. Dollinger argues for a change in management and who he would like to see in charge of the company. He also discusses why GM shouldn’t force dealerships to close. Joining John in the discussion are David Kiley from Businessweek magazine and Paul Eisenstein from the Detroit Bureau.

David Kiley from Businessweek and Paul Eisenstein from the Detroit Bureau join John McElroy in this edition of Autoline EXTRA to discuss the latest news. They talk about GM CEO Fritz Henderson hinting that the company could move its world headquarters out of downtown Detroit and whether or not it’s a possibility. And they talk about Fiat’s plans to take a stake in Opel and how that would work with the company just completing its alliance with Chrysler.

Soon after Barack Obama was inaugurated he paved the way for California and other states to set its own emission standards for automobiles. But for automakers to meet the standards California wants its going to need alternatively powered vehicles to do so. But there are still a lot of question marks around this future technology. On this edition of Autoline EXTRA, John McElroy and his guests talk everything electric. They discuss the infrastructure for EVs and whether our electric grid can handle vehicles plugging in to it. And they also discuss the many battery challenges automakers face. Joining John for the discussion is John DeCicco from the Environmental Defense Fund and Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau.

Soon after Barack Obama was inaugurated he paved the way for California and other states to set its own emission standards for automobiles. But for automakers to meet the standards California wants its going to need alternatively powered vehicles to do so. But there are still a lot of question marks around this future technology. On this edition of Autoline EXTRA, John McElroy and his guests talk everything electric. They discuss the infrastructure for EVs and whether our electric grid can handle vehicles plugging in to it. And they also discuss the many battery challenges automakers face. Joining John for the discussion is John DeCicco from the Environmental Defense Fund and Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau.

The 2009 North American Car & Truck of the Year award is the topic on this edition of Autoline EXTRA. John McElroy and two of his fellow juror members discuss what vehicles they felt should have made the finalist list and they also predict what vehicles will take the awards home. Joining John in the discussion are Natalie Neff of AutoWeek and Paul Eisenstein from The Detroit Bureau.

Nuts & Bolts It's that time of year again in the auto world when hardware takes on a special definition. Screwdrivers, sandpaper and galvanized nails are replaced, for a short time, with crystal trophies and plaques proclaiming "The Best of" for the most recently-produced cars or trucks. And for the 15th consecutive year, a group of veteran automotive reporters will be handing out the "hardware" for the 2009 North American Car & Truck of the Year. But before these awards are presented at this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, these fifty voters winnow each list down to the three top cars and the three top trucks. On this week's show, John McElroy is joined by two of his fellow NACTOY jurors to discuss the six vehicles which made the cut. In fact, both Natalie Neff from AutoWeek and Paul Eisenstein with the Detroit Bureau along with John, will not only talk about these half dozen candidates but also discuss some of the other cars and trucks that they thought may have deserved to make the list. And in the end you might even hear their predictions about which manufacturer will walk away with this year's North American Car & Truck of the Year.

The 2009 North American Car & Truck of the Year award is the topic on this edition of Autoline EXTRA. John McElroy and two of his fellow juror members discuss what vehicles they felt should have made the finalist list and they also predict what vehicles will take the awards home. Joining John in the discussion are Natalie Neff of AutoWeek and Paul Eisenstein from The Detroit Bureau.

Nuts & BoltsIt's that time of year again in the auto world when hardware takes on a special definition. Screwdrivers, sandpaper and galvanized nails are replaced, for a short time, with crystal trophies and plaques proclaiming "The Best of" for the most recently-produced cars or trucks. And for the 15th consecutive year, a group of veteran automotive reporters will be handing out the "hardware" for the 2009 North American Car & Truck of the Year. But before these awards are presented at this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, these fifty voters winnow each list down to the three top cars and the three top trucks. On this week's show, John McElroy is joined by two of his fellow NACTOY jurors to discuss the six vehicles which made the cut. In fact, both Natalie Neff from AutoWeek and Paul Eisenstein with the Detroit Bureau along with John, will not only talk about these half dozen candidates but also discuss some of the other cars and trucks that they thought may have deserved to make the list. And in the end you might even hear their predictions about which manufacturer will walk away with this year's North American Car & Truck of the Year.