Car Radio with Henry Payne

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, August 13, 2024

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

Chevrolet introduced the fastest model of its mid-engine sportscar this summer, the 1,064-horsepower ZR1. Powered by a twin-turbocharged, 5.5-liter V-8 engine, the ‘Vette’s stunning, triple-digit horsepower number puts it in the same league as million-dollar-plus hypercars like the Mercedes-AMG One and Aston Martin Valkyrie. Might a 1,500 horsepower, AWD Zora model be next? 2 minutes. Original aired August 13, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 195: 1064-horse Corvette ZR1 debuts

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, August 1, 2024

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

“Voters want Michigan to build EVs, but they don't want to buy them, poll finds,” reads The Detroit News headline. 55% of poll respondents said Detroit automakers should build EVs – but just 24% said they would consider buying one. That’s compared to just 35% of national voters, and down from 43% just a year ago. The results are bad news for government EV mandates by 2035. Original aired August 1, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 194: Polls find consumers souring on EVs

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, August 6, 2024

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

From Daytona Beach. GM Chief of Powertrain Russell O’Blenes talks about how racing raises GM’s game. And why GM is going hybrid in its IMSA, IndyCar, and NASCAR entries. 2 minutes. Original aired August 6, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 193: O’Blenes on GM racing, hybrids

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, July 25, 2024

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

Interview with Ford SUV Marketing Manager Craig Patterson on the upgraded, 2025 Ford Explorere. The Explorer gain a remade interior, optional Blue Cruise hands-free driving, and a porty ST-Line. That’s on top of standard features including wireless Apple Car Play/Android Auto, adaptive cruise control, lane centering, blind-spot assist, heated seats and USB ports in all three rows. 2 minutes. Original aired July 25, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 192: Patterson on Ford Explorer

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, July 11, 2024

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

As Yoga Berra might say: “It’s like déjà vu all over again.” New US auto regulations are perversely working against domestic auto manufacturers. In the 1970s, Washington devised CAFÉ rules to force US automakers to make more fuel-efficient cars in order to reduce our “foreign oil dependence.” But the rules worked against Detroit companies, increasing Japanese automakers market share. Today, the trendy buzzword is “climate crisis” and government is forcing electric vehicles. The beneficiary? Chinese automakers and China’s dominance of battery materials. 2 minutes. Original aired July 11, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 191: Payne on auto regs deja vu

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, July 16, 2024

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

Brighton, Michigan – At the Lingenfelter Collection, Lingenfelter Engineering CEO Ken Lingenfelter talks about his original, iconic Chevy Corvette Stingray split-window and how it influences the modern, mid-engine Corvette Stingray 60 years later. 2 minutes. Original aired July 16, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 190: Lingenfelter on 1963 Corvette Stingray vs 2024 Stingray

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, July 9, 2024

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

Le Mans, France – Cadillac is coming into Europe with an all-electric lineup and direct consumer sales like Tesla. Jaclyn McQwaid, Cadillac’s Europe chief, talks about the European opportunity, Cadillac’s flagship Paris store, and racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. 2 minutes. Original aired July 9, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 189: McQwaid on Cadillac’s Europe push

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, July 4, 2024

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

IndyCar debuts its hybrid era at Mid-Ohio July 7. Penske Corp President Bud Denker talks about what the change brings to the sport. 2 minutes. Original aired July 4, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 188: Denker on Indycar Hybrid

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, July 2, 2024

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

Le Mans – Mustang marketing chief Jim Owens talks about Ford Mustang’s debut at Le Mans and the value it brings to Mustang sales in Europe. 2 minutes. Original aired July 2, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 187: Owens on Mustang at Le Mans

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, June 27, 2024

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

Pontiac – M1 Concourse is a center of auto enthusiast activity all summer long. CEO Tim McGrane talks about upcoming events including the Woodward Dream Show and American Speed Festival 2 minutes. Original aired June 27, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 186: McGrane on M1 Concourse events