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AutoLooks Podcast

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AutoLooks.net was created back in 2006 to help the world of automotive design. Today the AutoLooks Podcast covers more than just designs, it takes a look at everything within the auto industry. From new technology, changes to the industry, new infrastructure, fads, segments, market demand and a look back at some of the great models and companies from the past, AutoLooks covers it. Follow our host, Mr. Everett J, as he takes you on a journey of this amazing industry.
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Stellantis Merger

March 30, 2021 10:50 - 18 minutes - 43.3 MB

    2021 marks the year in which Groupe PSA and FCA are no more.  Their new corporation formed from the merger of these two is here and Stellantis is all about the future.  But what does that mean for all of the divisions of its former companies.  This is something we are going to look into.   Everett J. #autolooks

Jeep Wagoneer

March 16, 2021 10:20 - 22 minutes - 50.7 MB

     After 31 years away from the market and nearly a decade of hearing about it, the Wagoneer is finally back.  Along with its luxury sibling, the Grand Wagoneer, Jeep is back in the seven seater SUV game.  With a new look and a more refined platform to work from, these new models are set to shake up the full size SUV market.  Let's just hope they can succeed on more than just nostalgia alone.   Everett J. #autolooks

Jeep Wagoneer - 0051

March 16, 2021 10:20 - 22 minutes - 50.7 MB

     After 31 years away from the market and nearly a decade of hearing about it, the Wagoneer is finally back.  Along with its luxury sibling, the Grand Wagoneer, Jeep is back in the seven seater SUV game.  With a new look and a more refined platform to work from, these new models are set to shake up the full size SUV market.  Let's just hope they can succeed on more than just nostalgia alone.   Everett J. #autolooks

GM's EV Future - 0050

March 02, 2021 11:12 - 16 minutes - 38.8 MB

    GM is never the leader of the pack, but they always make their mark on the segments they are in.  Since the collapse of the EV1 project GM has been playing catch-up to market they left.  Come with AutoLooks, as we uncover what went wrong and how GM can get back into the game in all the right ways.   Everett J. #autolooks

GM’s EV Future

March 02, 2021 11:12 - 16 minutes - 38.8 MB

    GM is never the leader of the pack, but they always make their mark on the segments they are in.  Since the collapse of the EV1 project GM has been playing catch-up to market they left.  Come with AutoLooks, as we uncover what went wrong and how GM can get back into the game in all the right ways.   Everett J. #autolooks

GM's EV Future

March 02, 2021 11:12 - 16 minutes - 38.8 MB

    GM is never the leader of the pack, but they always make their mark on the segments they are in.  Since the collapse of the EV1 project GM has been playing catch-up to market they left.  Come with AutoLooks, as we uncover what went wrong and how GM can get back into the game in all the right ways.   Everett J. #autolooks

Henry Ford’s Influence

February 16, 2021 19:51 - 13 minutes - 29.8 MB

    His name is still known of and his products are still here.  Henry Ford did not invent the automobile, but his influence on it made him more famous than anyone else in the industry.  But if he didn't invent it, what made him more famous than the one who did.  This a question we take a look at on this episode of the AutoLooks Podcast.   Everett J. #autolooks

Henry Ford's Influence - 0049

February 16, 2021 19:51 - 13 minutes - 29.8 MB

    His name is still known of and his products are still here.  Henry Ford did not invent the automobile, but his influence on it made him more famous than anyone else in the industry.  But if he didn't invent it, what made him more famous than the one who did.  This a question we take a look at on this episode of the AutoLooks Podcast.   Everett J. #autolooks

Trolling for Jeep - 0048

February 02, 2021 10:23 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MB

    Everyone wants a piece of the Wranglers pie, but not many manage to make a worthy product.  Troller has done so, but its new corporate owner may be its greatest adversary when it comes to taking on the king.  Follow us as we take you through the life and times of Troller and find out what Ford is doing wrong with this amazing product.   Everett J. #autolooks

Trolling for Jeep

February 02, 2021 10:23 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MB

    Everyone wants a piece of the Wranglers pie, but not many manage to make a worthy product.  Troller has done so, but its new corporate owner may be its greatest adversary when it comes to taking on the king.  Follow us as we take you through the life and times of Troller and find out what Ford is doing wrong with this amazing product.   Everett J. #autolooks

Saab: The Life and Times

January 19, 2021 09:57 - 16 minutes - 23 MB

   Sit back and take a ride through the live and times of Saab Automobile. AutoLooks takes a look at how it all began to how it all fell apart and where the brand is now. Saab was built from the aerospace industry just to fall to ruin at the hands of another company. We uncover the truth behind what really want wrong in the end and why Saab was left to die by its former owner. So sit back and get ready to uncover the truth with us. Everett J. AutoLooks.net

Saab: The Life and Times - 0044

January 19, 2021 09:57 - 16 minutes - 23 MB

   Sit back and take a ride through the live and times of Saab Automobile. AutoLooks takes a look at how it all began to how it all fell apart and where the brand is now. Saab was built from the aerospace industry just to fall to ruin at the hands of another company. We uncover the truth behind what really want wrong in the end and why Saab was left to die by its former owner. So sit back and get ready to uncover the truth with us. Everett J. AutoLooks.net

#S3XY Tesla

January 05, 2021 10:30 - 14 minutes - 34.2 MB

   It was bad enough when Tesla created the word #S3X from their vehicles, but now they have really turned up the heat.  With the release of the Model Y, they now have the word #S3XY.  Add to that the upcoming Cybertruck, Roadster, Semi and possible ATV, and you have the makings of some S3XY CARS.     This maybe a great play on words for their main product line and could be even better with the arrival of some new models A & F.  This would make Tesla, one S3XY AF automotive brand.      But...

#S3XY Tesla - 0046

January 05, 2021 10:30 - 14 minutes - 34.2 MB

   It was bad enough when Tesla created the word #S3X from their vehicles, but now they have really turned up the heat.  With the release of the Model Y, they now have the word #S3XY.  Add to that the upcoming Cybertruck, Roadster, Semi and possible ATV, and you have the makings of some S3XY CARS.     This maybe a great play on words for their main product line and could be even better with the arrival of some new models A & F.  This would make Tesla, one S3XY AF automotive brand.      But...

Green Cargo Vans

December 22, 2020 10:34 - 16 minutes - 37.6 MB

    Delivery is on the rise and so are the amount of companies who want to deliver your products.  The EV Cargo Van segment is booming and AutoLooks wants you to know why.  Many companies want to fill a need in the market, but how many can successfully survive.   Everett J.

Green Cargo Vans - 0045

December 22, 2020 10:34 - 16 minutes - 37.6 MB

    Delivery is on the rise and so are the amount of companies who want to deliver your products.  The EV Cargo Van segment is booming and AutoLooks wants you to know why.  Many companies want to fill a need in the market, but how many can successfully survive.   Everett J.

12 Days of Cars-Mas - Project Cars: C020

December 13, 2020 22:43 - 6 minutes - 13.7 MB

    AutoLooks brings you our own rendition of the "12 Days of Christmas", made into our own project car theme.           So sit back, relax and grab a cup of hot chocolate, as we bring you the "12 Days of Cars-Mas" ​Everett J.

What’s in a Name?

December 08, 2020 10:16 - 13 minutes - 30.9 MB

    Hello My Name Is_________ This is a question many ask themselves about their personal vehicle.  But really how to we choose the perfect name for our vehicle.  AutoLooks  takes a look into the why and how of naming our vehicles.   ​Everett J.

What's in a Name?: 0041

December 08, 2020 10:16 - 13 minutes - 30.9 MB

    Hello My Name Is_________ This is a question many ask themselves about their personal vehicle.  But really how to we choose the perfect name for our vehicle.  AutoLooks  takes a look into the why and how of naming our vehicles.   ​Everett J.

Polestar! The Volvo Way

November 24, 2020 10:10 - 14 minutes - 33 MB

Polestar started life out as a racing team and now they are becoming a green automotive company.  AutoLooks takes a look at why Volvo is doing this and where Polestar is headed. Everett J #AutoLooks

Polestar! The Volvo Way: 0029

November 24, 2020 10:10 - 14 minutes - 33 MB

Polestar started life out as a racing team and now they are becoming a green automotive company.  AutoLooks takes a look at why Volvo is doing this and where Polestar is headed. Everett J #AutoLooks

Hyundai-Kia Truck: 0025

November 10, 2020 19:55 - 13 minutes - 31.5 MB

Hyundai is building a truck soon.  Should Kia follow suit as well.  AutoLooks takes a look at how both companies would benefit from a truck and which segment each company should enter. Everett J. ​AutoLooks.net

Hyundai-Kia Truck

November 10, 2020 19:55 - 13 minutes - 31.5 MB

Hyundai is building a truck soon.  Should Kia follow suit as well.  AutoLooks takes a look at how both companies would benefit from a truck and which segment each company should enter. Everett J. ​AutoLooks.net

Bond Cars

November 03, 2020 02:30 - 24 minutes - 56.2 MB

    His cars have changed the world and even helped save the world.  James Bond has many vehicles over his career, but how many of them are worthy of the James Bond name.  AutoLooks takes you a journey to see the most influential products 007 has ever driven.   Everett J. #autolooks

Bond Cars - 0027

November 03, 2020 02:30 - 24 minutes - 56.2 MB

    His cars have changed the world and even helped save the world.  James Bond has many vehicles over his career, but how many of them are worthy of the James Bond name.  AutoLooks takes you a journey to see the most influential products 007 has ever driven.   Everett J. #autolooks

Volkswagen Trucks

October 27, 2020 09:10 - 17 minutes - 39 MB

    The Beetle seemed to have started something for Volkswagen.  Yes, they did actually start Volkswagen, but again it did start more than one product line as well.   Follow AutoLooks as they take you on a journey back to the VW's beginning, when they utilized that famous Beetle platform to help build more for their ever growing company ​    Their foray into the truck market was a long one and even longer if you consider how long it actually took them to make their own mid-size truck.  Bein...

VW Trucks - 0024

October 27, 2020 09:10 - 17 minutes - 39 MB

    The Beetle seemed to have started something for Volkswagen.  Yes, they did actually start Volkswagen, but again it did start more than one product line as well.   Follow AutoLooks as they take you on a journey back to the VW's beginning, when they utilized that famous Beetle platform to help build more for their ever growing company ​    Their foray into the truck market was a long one and even longer if you consider how long it actually took them to make their own mid-size truck.  Bein...

Borrego to Telluride

October 13, 2020 09:22 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MB

   Kia may have been on to something 12 years ago with their body on frame Borrego model.  But it is too late to bring this model back.  AutoLooks takes a look back on the history of Kia and their off road models, to see if there could be a new light at the end of the 4X4 tunnel.   Everett J. #autolooks

Borrego to Telluride - 0023

October 13, 2020 09:22 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MB

   Kia may have been on to something 12 years ago with their body on frame Borrego model.  But it is too late to bring this model back.  AutoLooks takes a look back on the history of Kia and their off road models, to see if there could be a new light at the end of the 4X4 tunnel.   Everett J.

Future of the Grille - 0022

September 29, 2020 09:21 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MB

   Radiators play an important role with all I.C.E. vehicles.  But have you ever wondered if their cooling intake or the Grille will last forever.  AutoLooks takes a look at the past, present and future of the radiator covering, the Grille.  We uncover where this covering came from, what it has done and where it is going to wind up.  You may be surprised about its possible future within the EV marketplace.  So, strap yourself in for one fun wild ride from the AutoLooks Podcast.   Everett J

Future of the Grille

September 29, 2020 09:21 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MB

   Radiators play an important role with all I.C.E. vehicles.  But have you ever wondered if their cooling intake or the Grille will last forever.  AutoLooks takes a look at the past, present and future of the radiator covering, the Grille.  We uncover where this covering came from, what it has done and where it is going to wind up.  You may be surprised about its possible future within the EV marketplace.  So, strap yourself in for one fun wild ride from the AutoLooks Podcast.   Everett J

Canada’s Motorcade

September 15, 2020 09:22 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MB

    Canada is not just hockey, beer and maple syrup.  We are one of the top automotive producing countries in the world.  Sure, we don't build lots of cars, but based on a per capita basis, Canada offers a lot to the automotive world.  So, why doesn't our Prime Minister roll around in something from his own country.  AutoLooks looks to uncover the truth behind our lack of a proper Canadian built motorcade, as we take a look at Canada's auto industry.   Everett J. AutoLooks.net

Canada's Motorcade - 0020

September 15, 2020 09:22 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MB

    Canada is not just hockey, beer and maple syrup.  We are one of the top automotive producing countries in the world.  Sure, we don't build lots of cars, but based on a per capita basis, Canada offers a lot to the automotive world.  So, why doesn't our Prime Minister roll around in something from his own country.  AutoLooks looks to uncover the truth behind our lack of a proper Canadian built motorcade, as we take a look at Canada's auto industry.   Everett J. AutoLooks.net

Aurus Motors

September 01, 2020 11:52 - 18 minutes - 25 MB

    Aurus Motors may seem new to most people, but their road to creation was one that could inspire other countries to follow suit.  Come with us a we take a look at how Russia's new luxury automaker came to be.  From the initial idea to where it is going, we take a look at the all new Aurus Motors.   Everett J.

Aurus Motors - 0019

September 01, 2020 11:52 - 18 minutes - 25 MB

    Aurus Motors may seem new to most people, but their road to creation was one that could inspire other countries to follow suit.  Come with us a we take a look at how Russia's new luxury automaker came to be.  From the initial idea to where it is going, we take a look at the all new Aurus Motors.   Everett J.

Get the frunk out!

August 18, 2020 11:11 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MB

    Supercars use to be the only product out there that had a frunk, but with the rise of alternative vehicles, the frunk is moving into your everyday vehicle.  With the loss of the space hogging I.C.E. powerplant, designers are utilizing this extra space for new storage compartments.  But how far can they go with storage?   Everett J.

Get the frunk out! - 0018

August 18, 2020 11:11 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MB

    Supercars use to be the only product out there that had a frunk, but with the rise of alternative vehicles, the frunk is moving into your everyday vehicle.  With the loss of the space hogging I.C.E. powerplant, designers are utilizing this extra space for new storage compartments.  But how far can they go with storage?   Everett J.

Hercules to the Rescue - 0008

August 04, 2020 09:19 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MB

They may just be rumors, but there could be some truth to what Jeep may have in store for us. With the green light for the Rebel TRX model it could just be a matter of time before Fiat-Chrysler's most profitable lineup receives a Hellcat model as well. Time will tell for sure and maybe the aftermarket world will help push this model into the market. Everett J. AutoLooks.net

Hercules to the Rescue

August 04, 2020 09:19 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MB

They may just be rumors, but there could be some truth to what Jeep may have in store for us. With the green light for the Rebel TRX model it could just be a matter of time before Fiat-Chrysler's most profitable lineup receives a Hellcat model as well. Time will tell for sure and maybe the aftermarket world will help push this model into the market. Everett J. AutoLooks.net

Is RAM ready for the TRX - 0017

July 21, 2020 09:29 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MB

RAM is finally going to make a Raptor fighter, but will it have what it takes to take down the off road performance king?  We find out and a bit more about the history of the TRX, to see how old this project really is.   Everett J. AutoLooks.net

T-Rex to the TRX

July 21, 2020 09:29 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MB

RAM is finally going to make a Raptor fighter, but will it have what it takes to take down the off road performance king?  We find out and a bit more about the history of the TRX, to see how old this project really is.   Everett J. AutoLooks.net

Life and Times of the Caravan - 0016

July 07, 2020 15:51 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MB

Listen in as we follow the life and times of the Dodge Caravan and what it has done for the automotive world.  It was a lot more than you think it was and influenced more in the industry than most know.  So come with us on this journey as we follow the Caravan through its great life cycle. Everett J. ​AutoLooks.net

Life and Times of the Caravan

July 07, 2020 15:51 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MB

Listen in as we follow the life and times of the Dodge Caravan and what it has done for the automotive world.  It was a lot more than you think it was and influenced more in the industry than most know.  So come with us on this journey as we follow the Caravan through its great life cycle. Everett J. ​AutoLooks.net

Canoo to the Future - 0014

June 23, 2020 10:07 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MB

    Ride ownership is down and ride hailing services are up.  So what are companies to do in this day in age.  Ask former company EVelozcity as they answer the question on everyone's mind.  What is the future of mobility?   We answer that question on this week's podcast.   Everett J.

Canoo to the Future

June 23, 2020 10:07 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MB

    Ride ownership is down and ride hailing services are up.  So what are companies to do in this day in age.  Ask former company EVelozcity as they answer the question on everyone's mind.  What is the future of mobility?   We answer that question on this week's podcast.   Everett J. #autolooks

CUV Coupe Market - 0013

June 09, 2020 13:10 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MB

    Coupe's are changing and evolution is taking over.  The days of the 2-door sedan are over as the CUV market takes over.  Following in the footsteps of the sedan coupe profile (saloon), the rise of the CUV coupe market is now expanding at an exceptional rate.  AutoLooks takes at look at this market and where it is going. Everett J.

CUV Coupe Market

June 09, 2020 13:10 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MB

    Coupe's are changing and evolution is taking over.  The days of the 2-door sedan are over as the CUV market takes over.  Following in the footsteps of the sedan coupe profile (saloon), the rise of the CUV coupe market is now expanding at an exceptional rate.  AutoLooks takes at look at this market and where it is going. Everett J. #autolooks

Active Lifestyle Vehicles - 0012

May 26, 2020 11:38 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MB

  Is the new Ferrari SUV a true SUV and is the Urus really one as well.  We answer this question with the arrival of a new segment to the CUV / SUV marketplace.  Active Lifestyle Vehicles or ALV's are slowly taking over the market, as companies try to find more ways to solve the inevitable question of a true package deal. Everett J.

Active Lifestyle Vehicles

May 26, 2020 11:38 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MB

  Is the new Ferrari SUV a true SUV and is the Urus really one as well.  We answer this question with the arrival of a new segment to the CUV / SUV marketplace.  Active Lifestyle Vehicles or ALV's are slowly taking over the market, as companies try to find more ways to solve the inevitable question of a true package deal. Everett J. #autolooks

Mustangs Electric Rise

May 12, 2020 09:24 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MB

   Evolution happens to all models and it can even happen to the best models.  Seems the Mustang isn't immune to the evolution as well as its new nameplate is a major change for the brand.  Follow AutoLooks as we take a look at the changes of the past to see how they impacted the change for the future   Everett J. #autolooks