AutoLooks Podcast

Luxury Mazda

June 06, 2023 09:57 - 22 minutes - 51.7 MB

Luxury Mazda may seem odd, but it did happen for a short time and almost made its way to America. But why did it disappear before it almost was? AutoLooks takes a look at how Mazda almost had a luxury division and the premium products its home market had. #autolooks

Extra Battery

May 30, 2023 01:40 - 16 minutes - 37.3 MB

Putting all of your eggs into one basket is odd, but EV's are the best ones at doing this. Without a backup or alternative power source for minor operations, the main power source is all that it has. AutoLooks takes a look at how EV companies could utilize some extra space and an idea from the combustion world, to help them run more efficiently. #autolooks

Car Sharing

May 23, 2023 09:34 - 25 minutes - 58.5 MB

Why would you ever want to share your car and what are the benefits of a ride share program? AutoLooks takes a look at the world of the car sharing network and how it works. From sharing your own vehicle to corporate sharing, this part of the automotive world is growing and we have answers to your questions. #autolooks

American Motors

May 16, 2023 09:24 - 28 minutes - 65.8 MB

What ended the life of AMC as they had some great products near the end? American Motors was built as a savior for the little guy, but in the end this little guy was gobbled up by one of the ones they were fighting. Follow AutoLooks as we take a look at the life of the forth American automaker and how they fought against the big three. #autolooks

Sport SUV’s

May 09, 2023 09:15 - 19 minutes - 44.2 MB

SUV's are back on the rise, so why are they not taking advantage of the coupe profile marketplace? With the release of the 392 Scrambler concept at this years Moab Easter Safari, Jeep may be the one to answer this call. But, is there a market for SUV coupe's, or are they just showing us something cool? Listen in to find out how this market could benefit the SUV world. #autolooks

All in on EV’s

May 02, 2023 01:11 - 19 minutes - 44.8 MB

Why is everyone going all in on just an electric future? Everyone knows you are suppose to spread your portfolio across multiple markets and yet here we are going all in on one power source. Follow AutoLooks as we take a look at some of the alternatives we should be expanding our portfolio with. #autolooks

Cool Battery

April 25, 2023 02:05 - 21 minutes - 50.1 MB

We all need to cool off when we get too hot, but how about all of those overheating electric cars. With the loss of our front grille, can the auto companies of the world find a new way to cool off those batteries before they get too hot? AutoLooks takes a look at how this can and could be handled on this podcast. Everett J. AutoLooks.net #autolooks

Aftermarket Vans

April 18, 2023 01:40 - 20 minutes - 45.8 MB

Vans are not something you think of when you think of the aftermarket industry. So, then why are there so many aftermarket vans out there now? AutoLooks takes a look at this rising part of the aftermarket industry and how it came to be. Everett J. #autolooks

Fix the Plug In!

April 11, 2023 01:24 - 18 minutes - 42.2 MB

We all know that when something grows there is always some sort of growing paints which show up. Today that is not more true than in the EV charging infrastructure. With exponential growth happening today, its not hard to see why basic maintenance has become an issue. Follow AutoLooks as we take a look at this problem and how it can be resolved. Everett J. #autolooks

Mario Kart

April 04, 2023 01:56 - 26 minutes - 60.5 MB

We all know Mario Kart and if you don't you have met someone who has played it. This is not your run of the mill racing game, Mario Kart is so much more. From racing to battling your friends, Mario Kart has it all. Now follow AutoLooks as we take you through the background of Mario Kart, to see how this little go kart game become one of the biggest racing games of all time. Everett J. #autolooks

Lets Get Foxed

March 28, 2023 01:36 - 17 minutes - 40.6 MB

Not everyone has an easy start and not everyone will take the road less travelled, but some of us will push forward for what we truly believe in. Mareike Fox has built a massive brand with a backdrop from the automotive world. But who is Mareike Fox and where did she come from? AutoLooks takes a look at how this automotive enthusiast overcame it all to being on top. Literally! Everett J. #autolooks

Lowrider Culture

March 21, 2023 09:37 - 19 minutes - 43.9 MB

They know every street corner and love to cruise the strip. But why do they do it? AutoLooks takes a look at the background culture behind Lowriders, to see how this aftermarket world is more than just customizing your ride. Follow us as we take a look at the culture behind the Lowrider marketplace. Everett J. #autolooks

Chevrolet Impala

March 14, 2023 01:40 - 27 minutes - 63.1 MB

Chevrolet had an incredible car at one point, but time was not on its side. How did Chevrolet let the Impala die a slow death? AutoLooks takes a look at the history behind this icon, to see where Chevrolet went wrong and how this great icon came back to die a slow death. Everett J. #autolooks

China’s Copycats

March 07, 2023 03:44 - 17 minutes - 40.5 MB

Copycats are always springing up trying to take what you have made and make it their own. But why do they do this and why can't we stop them? The exploding Chinese marketplace is no stranger to copycats and AutoLooks knows it. Follow us as we dive deep into the deep end of the copycat world of China's automotive marketplace. Everett J. #autolooks

Rocket League

February 28, 2023 10:49 - 18 minutes - 23.9 MB

E-sports is gaining ground and with it comes the likes of a few great games. Could that be the reason why beater ball was turned into a video game or could it be that someone just wanted to play soccer in a different environment? This is the question we all have to ask ourselves when we found the Rocket League online. It's not just about having fun with cars, its about having fun playing soccer with cars and so much more. Follow AutoLooks as we take a look at how this game ...

RAM IT!

February 21, 2023 05:12 - 26 minutes - 60.8 MB

RAM started life off as a new entry into the truck world for the Dodge brand. So, how did it come to being a stand alone brand during the FCA days? AutoLooks takes a look at why this brand was carved out from Dodge, as we take a look at its history and future within the Stellantis brand. Everett J. #autolooks

grand theft Automotive World

February 14, 2023 02:36 - 18 minutes - 42.2 MB

Besides stealing cars and having fun, how else do you have fun playing GTA? With an abundance of automobiles to choose from, GTA has become one the biggest open world driving simulators around. But how can this game influence the real life automotive world? AutoLooks is here to find out. Everett J. #autolooks

Chryslers Luxury Revival

February 07, 2023 14:36 - 19 minutes - 44.7 MB

What ever happened to all the luxury which Chrysler use to have? Can they ever get it back and if so, how can they do it? AutoLooks takes a look at how Chrysler could get its luxury mojo back to help it save itself from the chopping block of 2030. Can they do it and how can it happen, AutoLooks will answer that. Everett J. #autolooks

Steve McQueen

January 31, 2023 10:28 - 20 minutes - 47.5 MB

How did one man who barely made any automotive movies become such an icon? With only Bullitt and Le Mans under his belt, how did Steve McQueen become an icon of the automotive world. AutoLooks takes a ride along Steve, as we traverse his illustrious career to find out how this big name actor become such a renowned automotive icon. Everett J. #autolooks

Sport CUV Rise

January 24, 2023 10:43 - 19 minutes - 25.3 MB

A lust for things fast and fun seems to have no limits. This is all true when it comes to the background of a few of the automakers of the world. Fast, fun, good times is what they want to offer us and when the world changed its appetite over to CUV world, these companies noticed. Follow AutoLooks as we take a look at how the sport appeal moved over to the CUV marketplace and how its evolving past what it initially started as. Everett J. #autolooks

Forza

January 17, 2023 02:44 - 21 minutes - 48.2 MB

Arriving just in time to pick up where Sega GT left off, Forza Motorsports has come a long way from where they began. With the king of racing sims Gran Turismo in their sights, Forza has led a different path against their rival. Now AutoLooks will take you down that path to see how Forza has carved out their own niche in the racing world. Everett J. #autolooks

Startup Production Woes

January 10, 2023 10:48 - 22 minutes - 51.9 MB

Not every company is destined for greatness and even less are destined to make it past the initial growth stage. But why is that? AutoLooks takes a look at why some companies fail to make it big and why others have major issues during this stage. From manufacturing defects to missing production capacities, we cover it all on this podcast. Everett J. #autolooks

Animal Cars

January 03, 2023 10:18 - 16 minutes - 37.6 MB

A name is given to anything you want to make an impact in the world. And if you want to make a major impact, you will give that product a powerful name. Animal names are one of the ways you can do this and the automotive world knows this. So, why don't we have more of them then? AutoLooks answers that. Everett J. #autolooks

Status Quo

December 27, 2022 18:54 - 21 minutes - 48.6 MB

Why is it we are always trying to keep up with today's trends and fads. It costs us money and doesn't really prove anything in the end, but we still do it. Even in the automotive world we try to prove our status with the vehicle we drive. But why is this happening? AutoLooks takes a look at the Status Quo of the automotive world and why we have specific status options available to us. Everett J.

Santa’s Sleigh

December 20, 2022 10:34 - 20 minutes - 47.7 MB

You can dash through the snow while enjoying all the wonders that this time of year brings to you. Going on a sleigh ride is always a fun outing, but why is it that Santa still utilizes this outdated form of transportation? AutoLooks takes a look at why the man in red still uses a sleigh and what other variations of his sleigh we have seen throughout history. So, sit back and relax to those sleigh bells ringing. Everett J. #autolooks

Halo Cars

December 13, 2022 10:13 - 17 minutes - 40.5 MB

Most automakers have had them over their lifetime. They bring awareness to your brand on a big scale. But, why do auto companies make these exquisite pieces of machinery if they don't plan on keeping them for the long haul? AutoLooks takes a look at the why auto makers do this and why some just don't get into this market. Everett J. #autolooks

Automotive Marriages

December 06, 2022 10:17 - 22 minutes - 50.7 MB

Marriage is a recognized union of two (2) people as partners in a personal relationship. This is what most of us know, but it is also a combination or mixture of two or more elements. In the automotive world this is what is true, as companies mix together to create duplicate products which create a shareable end product. AutoLooks takes a look at why this happens and what the true end product is. Everett J. #autolooks

Character Vehicles

November 29, 2022 00:41 - 17 minutes - 40.7 MB

You meet characters in your everyday life and you really don't seem to notice them anymore. But, when it comes to a vehicle which embodies a certain character, we start to take notice again. AutoLooks takes a look at what character traits make a vehicle stand out from the crowd and puts them into the spotlight. Everett J. #autolooks

Lamborghini’s Lost Markets

November 22, 2022 10:26 - 20 minutes - 46.4 MB

Lamborghini was a brand meant to take on the likes of Ferrari as a whole. Model for model, they were thereto take them head on. Today they are just that, a hole of what they used to be, but what could help bring them back? Everett J. #autolooks

Lamborghini Countach

November 15, 2022 11:21 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

We all know the Countach and who builds it, but how many of us can say we really know the Countach. AutoLooks takes a look at the life and times of this great model, to see where it came from, what it did and why it left us. So, follow us on a journey through the life and times of the this famous model. Everett J. #autolooks

Mass Market Porsche

November 08, 2022 11:31 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

Porsche was once a graceful company building sports cars for the people. But when they saw the bigger picture of the automotive market, they jumped in. AutoLooks takes a look at how Porsche went from being a sports car manufacture to a sports product company, as they released the Cayenne to the mass public. Everett J. #autolooks

Cookie Cutter Cars

November 01, 2022 09:29 - 15 minutes - 35.4 MB

Have you ever had the issue of tracking down your vehicle in a large parking lot? Or have had a hard time distinguishing your vehicle from the competition? Well, then you're in luck, since you have just witnessed a cookie cutter car. Yes, we have all witnessed this at some point in our lives and have found it odd that an auto company would release such a simple design, which blends in with the crowd. So, why do they do it? AutoLooks will uncover the truth behind the Cookie Cutter ...

Automotive Lost Souls

October 25, 2022 09:22 - 18 minutes - 43.3 MB

Money is always the root of all evil, is what a lot of people say. But how true is that when it comes to an automotive corporations bottom line? AutoLooks takes a look at how this mentality has killed the soul of a few of the greats and even a few of the great images. So, follow us on a journey, as we search for our soul! Everett J. #autolooks

Sports Car Chain

October 18, 2022 09:55 - 19 minutes - 44.5 MB

The sports car world may be bigger than you really think. With so many products being referred to as sports cars, is everyone correct in what they are saying? AutoLooks is here to give you the flow of the sports car world and show you what really is a sports car and what is not. Everett J. #autolooks

Car Ownership is on it’s Way Out!

October 11, 2022 09:47 - 17 minutes - 39.5 MB

Has our ride along the personal transportation highway, finally hit the wall? With the rise of subscription and ride hailing services, can out appetite for personal transportation ownership hold strong? This is a question which AutoLooks looks at on this podcast episode. Everett J. #autolooks

Lack of Automotive Fun

October 04, 2022 10:23 - 18 minutes - 41.2 MB

With better designs you would think that the automotive world has become more fun. Unfortunately this isn't true, as the automotive world has become stale. Less and less fun vehicles come out every year, as our automotive world gets inundated with more four door products. Can we change or are we doomed to this bland future fate? Everett J. #autolooks

Ford’s Raptor Pit

September 27, 2022 10:33 - 19 minutes - 43.9 MB

Ford's Raptor offerings have come a long way, but can they hold their ground when it comes to new competition. With RAM getting into the game, could this mean the game is over for the Raptor's? Can they hold off the impeding doom of the T-Rex and competition from China? AutoLooks takes a look at this and more..... Everett J. #autolooks

Platform Follies

September 20, 2022 10:38 - 21 minutes - 48.5 MB

Platform building has been around for a long time. But why is it that during the 80's and 90's, it became more of a cloning feature. Follow AutoLooks as we take a look at some of the follies from the platform building marketplace, to see why it was done and why it eventually failed. Everett J. #autoloooks

Bread and Butter Cars

September 14, 2022 01:40 - 18 minutes - 42.1 MB

We all know why the milk is always at the back of the store and why you have to travel through women's clothes to get to the men's section. But what is the milk which brings customers into dealership rooms? Either you were inspired by a Halo product or you can't get that one model out of your mind. And that one model is what makes up the Bread and Butter. Everett J. #autolooks

New Automotive Segments

September 05, 2022 19:31 - 16 minutes - 37.6 MB

Just like every other market in the world, the automotive market is no different. Each generation brings changes and enhancements to this world. It seems that every decade since its inception, has led to more and better segments being added to this great world. Today its no different as we welcome a few new segments and even a new way into ownership. As this world expands into a future with less drivers, its segments need to evolve in order to survive. Similar to how the Mustang ...

Micro CUV’s

August 30, 2022 13:46 - 17 minutes - 39.9 MB

Today more than ever, we are seeing an influx in the amount of small vehicles. But why is this happening, when some countries seem that they don't require them at all. Is there enough demand everywhere for these products? There is a reason for why these micro utility vehicles exist and AutoLooks is here to talk about it. Everett J. #autolooks

Intercity Pods

August 24, 2022 00:35 - 20 minutes - 46.3 MB

They're small and their here to takeover for our personal intercity travels. Will they be able to carve out their niche or will they become a fad of days past. Our cities need more room, but are these pods the true answer to our personal travels? AutoLooks takes a look at this burgeoning market. Everett J. #autolooks

Autonomous Travel

August 15, 2022 19:11 - 19 minutes - 25.2 MB

From the bush to the central core, how will Autonomous Vehicles shape how we get around in the future? AutoLooks looks into how rural, suburban and city life will change with the introduction of autonomous technology. Follow us as we take a look at this on this podcast. Everett J. #autolooks

Future Infrastructure Requirements

August 09, 2022 11:47 - 16 minutes - 37.9 MB

What does the future have in store for our busy city streets and back country roads. Autonomous delivery and travel vehicles will shape that future infrastructure. AutoLooks takes a look at how both the city and country will change in the future to accommodate out future of mobility. Everett J. #autolooks

Mini Truckin’ Market

August 02, 2022 14:10 - 18 minutes - 42.9 MB

Mini Trucks may have seemed like a late eighties and early nineties fad. But in all reality it wasn't. Today this market has shrunk from its heyday, but can a new crop of mini trucks save it? And if they can, how different will this market be? Follow AutoLooks as we take a journey from its beginning to its downfall, as we look at the Mini Truckin' Market. Everett J. #autolooks

Rise and Fall of the Minivan

August 01, 2022 23:01 - 20 minutes - 46 MB

Minivans have been around a lot longer than most of us know of. But how did this market come to be so big during the 90's and early 2000's and yet disappear so quickly after the 2008 recession? This is one of those questions which AutoLooks knows the answer too. So, come with us, as we take a look at the rise and fall of the minivan marketplace. Everett J. #autolooks

Brand Loyalty

July 19, 2022 15:40 - 20 minutes - 45.9 MB

Why is it that some of us are loyal to one only brand, while others just get what they like. This is one of those questions which people may only understand when they dive deep into the world automotive culture. Good news for you, that AutoLooks covers subjects like this, as we take a look at why some of us are loyal to the brands we love, on this weeks episode. Everett J. #autolooks, @Autolooks.net

Automotive Status

July 12, 2022 16:19 - 24 minutes - 56.1 MB

Your personal mode of transportation says a lot about yourself. Not only is it an expression of you, but an expression of how you want to be viewed by they world. Each company falls into a specific part of the status world, but how do they all differ. AutoLooks will uncover the true status of the biggest makes in the world on this podcast. Everett J. #autolooks

Under Rated Vehicles

July 05, 2022 16:03 - 26 minutes - 61.5 MB

Why is it that some vehicles never get their shining moment, or why do some get overshadowed by the alternative? AutoLooks takes a look into why some vehicles are under rated. From the ones who created the market, to the ones who were there first, some vehicles just, don't get their recognition. Everett J. #autolooks

EV Racing

June 28, 2022 14:31 - 16 minutes - 38.4 MB

Seems that racing is starting to move over to an alternative fuel source. But can it survive this way, as the I.C.E. engine can still go further? Time will tell us if these new racing leagues can survive against the big players and if we are willing to change our mindset for the future. AutoLooks takes a look at EV Racing. Everett J. #autolooks

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