Auto Assembly Line – Auto Reports

Keith Crain Chairman of Crain Communications Keith talks with Paul W about this yearrsquos NAIAS this yearrsquos Automotive World Congress and what hersquos looking forward to seeing at this yearrsquos auto show.

Tom Manganello Partner amp Head of the Automotive Practice for Warner Norcross amp Judd Tom stops by the NAIAS Industry Days to chat with Paul W about recalls that hersquos been involved with how these recalls are handled whether theyrsquore huge life threatening recalls or just minor issues and about autonomous vehicles and how Warner Norcross and Judd are working to bring these vehicle manufacturers to Michigan.

Alistair Gardner President and CEO of Chrysler Brand for FCA Alistair stops by the Industry Days at the NAIAS to chat with Paul W about the Chrysler 200 the new plans for the Chrysler 300 and what yoursquoll see when you visit the NAIAS when it opens to the public.

Tom Walsh with the Detroit Free Press Daniel Howes with the Detroit News K.C. Crain Executive Vice PresidentDirector of Corporate Operations Crains Communications and Paul Eisenstein Bureau Chief DetroitBureau.com The Paul W Smith Reporters Roundtable from the first Industry Day at the NAIAS the reporters talk about what theyrsquove seen so far at the show and what we should all look for when the show opens to the public.

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Governor Snyder talks to Paul W about getting around the NAIAS with an injured Achilles tendon his trips to auto shows outside the country and how he feels that Michiganrsquos and Detroitrsquos comeback are going strong we just need to lsquokeep on the gasrsquo.

Sandy Baruah President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber Sandy stops by the NAIAS to chat with Paul W about Detroitrsquos comeback whatrsquos going on and what still needs to be done and about how the Chamber is taking investors and event promoters around the City to bring more event to Detroit.

Jay Williams U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Secretary Williams stops by the first Industry Preview Day to talk with Paul W about the Obama administrationrsquos involvement with the Auto Industry how the growth of the NAIAS reflects the growth of the Auto Industry as a whole and how the Obama administration will continue to support our auto industry.

Jason Stoicevich Head of FIAT Brand for North America Jason stops by the NAIAS Press Preview to talk with Paul W about FIATrsquos new 500X and what wersquoll be able to see from FIAT when the auto show opens to the public.

Will Power IndyCar Driver Will stops by the NAIAS to talk about the upcoming Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix and a big announcement that hersquoll be making today at the auto show.

Bob Carter Senior Vice President ndash Automotive Operations Toyota Motor Sales USA Bob stops by the NAIAS Press Preview to talk with Paul W about Toyotarsquos new Tacoma a vehicle that was born in Ann Arbor the new Mirai an electric car what has the capability of powering your home during a power outage and what wersquoll all be able to see when the NAIAS opens to the public.