Auto Assembly Line – Auto Reports: Recent Episodes
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Brigadier General Michael Stone, Assistant Adjutant General for Installations, Michigan National Guard tells Paul W. Smith cybersecurity and protecting the automobile from hackers is a major concern for the auto industry.
Tom Manganello, Co-Chair of Warner Norcross & Judd's Automotive Industry Group talks to Paul W. Smith about the legal ramifications of automated driving.
Jeff Klei, Continental North America President talks to Paul W. Smith about his company's ongoing work with automated cars.
Alan Mulally is being inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame tonight and Paul congratulates him on the honor.
Steve Arwood discusses the acquisition of land at Willow Run, which will be used for creation of a connected and automated vehicle facility.
Paul W. Smith talks to Jim Kamsickas, Dana Holding Corporation President & CEO about the Ohio company's commitment to the Midwest.
Check out this interesting conversation between Paul and Daniel about the fallout from the United Kingdom's Brexit vote and Volkswagen's cheating scandal.
IndyCar drivers Will Power & Sebastien Bourdais talk to Paul W, Smith about their victories from this past weekend's Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix.
Paul W. Smith pays a visit to Belle Isle to preview the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix & he talks to Bud Denker, Penske Corp. Executive VP.
Roger Penske, Team Penske Owner, talks to Paul W. Smith about the 100th running of the Indy 500 and says he is looking forward to the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix next week.
Mark Reuss, General Motors Executive Vice-President of Global Product Development and Global Purchasing & Supply Chain tells Paul the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix is a great event for Detroit.
Jim Campbell, Chevrolet Vice-President of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports tells Paul he loves racing and the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix is a great opportunity for the automaker to give back to the city.
Bud Denker, Penske Corporation Executive Vice-President talks to Paul about the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix and he says the island is ready for a weekend of fun and racing.
Roger Penske, Owner of Team Penske and Race Car Driver Helio Castroneves stop by the Paul W. Smith show to talk about this weekend's Grand Prix on Belle Isle and they say they are ready for an exciting weekend of racing.
Mark Fields. Ford President & CEO tells Paul W. Smith the automaker is reporting a first quarter net profit of 2.5 billion dollars.
Paul W. Smith congratulates Letisha Ghanbari on her "Dispatcher of the Year" award. Ghanbari actually helped deliver two babies on separate occasions.
Paul W. Smith talks to Joe Hinrichs, Executive Vice-President & President of the Americas for Ford Motor Company about the automaker's 1.6 billion dollar investment and he says Ford will continue to invest around the world.
Paul W. Smith talks to Claude Molinari, Cobo Center General Manager & Niel Golightly, Shell Vice-President of External Relations about this weekend's Shell Eco-marathon.
Paul W. Smith welcomes Jim Forlenza, Director of Engineering Events for SAE International to Detroit.
Paul W. Smith talks to Mark Fields, President & CEO of Ford Motor Co. about the automaker's 1.2 billion dollar transformation for the Dearborn campus and he says everyone wins with this project.
Robert talks to Paul W. about the announcement of the 2017 Ram Power Wagon which is influenced by the Simon and Simon show.
Jesse talks to Paul W. about an accident that left his paralyzed and becoming the World Champion in Adaptive Surfing in 2015. He is in Chicago with the all new BraunAbility MXV Ford Explorer, the world's first-ever wheelchair-accessible SUV. Visit www.liferollson.org for details on his non-profit.
Paul W. talks to David about the ample amount of space at Mccormick Place, and how the show is built for the covenience of consumers.
Doron Levin talks to Paul W. from the Chicago Auto Show about the cars being better than ever and what longer lasting and autonomous cars mean for vehicle sales in the future.
Paul W. talks to Ken about using his collection to help charities raise money,including the Ronald McDonald House and the major hospitals in the Detroit area. Visit lingenfeltercollection.com for more details.
Rod Alberts Detroit Auto Dealers Association Executive Director amp Ishida-San Tokyo Motor Show Director General talk to Paul W. Smith about the importance of the North American International Auto Show and the Tokyo Motor Show and they say both shows are key for the auto industry.
Bruce Brownlee Senior Executive Administrator of External Affairs at Toyota Technical Center talks to Paul W. Smith about the Toyota Mirai the world39s first hydrogen powered vehicle as well as the SAE World Congress 2016 which Toyota will be hosting.
Pontus Haggatrom CEO of FCA Japan talks to Paul W. Smith about FCA39s excitement to get involved with the Tokyo Motor Show as well as their commitment to the Japanese market and their continued mission to make their vehicles more relevant to the consumer.
Automotive Reporter Doron Levin talks to Paul W. Smith about autonomous vehicles and what it could mean for the future. Levin also discusses the world39s rising auto markets and what affect that could have on the auto industry here in Michigan.
John Clark Executive Vice-President of Aisin World Corporation talks to Paul W. Smith about Aisin39s commitment to safety as well as their presence in fields outside of the automotive industry.
Doron Levin Fortune Magazine Contributor amp Radio Host talks to Paul W. Smith about the Frankfurt Motor Show and the new tentative contract between FCA amp the UAW.
Paul W. Smith talks to Governor Rick Snyder live from Frankfurt Germany about a variety of important issues affecting the state of Michigan including the FCA-UAW tentative agreement the Governor39s ongoing effort to improve the state39s economy and recent MEDC budget cuts.
Olivier Francois Fiat Chrysler Automobiles FCA Chief Marketing Officer stops by the Paul W. Smith show in Frankfurt Germany about the automaker39s award winning commercials and efforts to make FCA more well known.
Jim Farley Ford Motor Company Executive Vice-President Europe Middle East amp Africa tells Paul W. Smith he spends most of his time at Ford39s headquarters in Germany and he says Europe is a great place to be for a car guy.
Rick Hanna PwC39s Global Automotive Leader amp U.S. Assurance Leader talks to Paul W. Smith about the recovery underway in the worldwide auto industry and he says Europe is the fastest growing car market in the world.
Jason Stein Automotive News Editor amp Associate Publisher talks to Paul W. Smith live from the Frankfurt Motor Show and he says the show is very important to the European car market.
Dr. Stefan Sommer ZF CEO talks to Paul W. Smith at the Frankfurt Motor Show and he says the company is celebrating 100 years in business and its 12 billion dollar deal with TRW. He also says the focus is on quotthe mobility of the future.quot
Steve Zanlunghi Head of Jeep European Sales tells Paul W. Smith Jeep is seeing a 163-percent increase in growth in Europe.
Paul Sabatini Chairman of the 2016 North American International Auto Show NAIAS and Sam Slaughter Vice-Chairman of the 2016 NAIAS stop by the Frankfurt Motor Show to talk with Paul W. Smith and they say Detroit39s 2016 show is going to be bigger and better than ever.
Dan Ammann President of General Motors talks to Paul W. Smith live from the Frankfurt Motor Show and he says the automaker is keeping a close eye on the UAW negotiations with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
Carlos Ghosn Chairman amp CEO of Renault amp Nissan stops by the Frankfurt Motor Show to say hello to Paul W. Smith and he talks to Paul about the slight downturn in the China auto market. He also says the chances of Renault returning to the U.S market are very slim.
Daniel Howes Detroit News Columnist talks to Paul W. Smith about Sergio Marchionne39s efforts to merge with General Motors.
Mark Martini President of Original Equipment Tire Sales U.S. amp Canada Consumer Tire Sales Division Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC talks to Paul W. Smith at the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars.
David Fischer Axalta39s Vice President of Marketing and Strategy for Light Vehicle OEM talks to Paul W. Smith at the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars.
Paul W. Smith thanks Curt McAllister Toyota Spokesman for supporting the Paul W. Smith Golf Classic for Detroit PAL this coming Monday August 10.
Jason Stein editor and publisher of Automotive News talks about the latest automotive news with Paul W. Smith.
Steve Miller President Chief Executive Officer and Director International Automotive Components IAC Group talks to Paul W. Smith about becoming the CEO at IAC which he offically starts tomorrow.
Jeff Bracken Group Vice-President amp General Manager Lexus Division Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. talks to Paul W. Smith about the panel he will be on today with Governor Snyder called quotAutomotive Strategy Competition Rulesquot.
Sandy Baruah President amp CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber talks to Paul W. Smith about the Republican Party Debate tomorrow.
Dr. Jay Baron President amp CEO of the Center for Automotive Research talks to Paul W. Smith about Ford39s aluminum F-150 truck.
Mark Reuss Executive Vice-President of Global product development discusses the GM Student Corps program and restoring George Tallyey39s Corvette with Paul W. Smith.
Governor Rick Snyder talks to Paul W. Smith about the importance of the auto industry and announces quotWe Run On Brain Powerquot that will educate kids on joining the industry.
Jeff Klei President of Continental North America talks to Paul W. Smith about automated driving.
Mark Fields Ford Motor Co. CEO tells Paul W. Smith the automaker had an outstanding second quarter and is posting record earnings of 1.9 billion dollars. He says customers are responding well to Ford products and he says the pricing is good. Fields says the company39s employees have done a terrific job and are part of Ford39s success.
Executive VP of Research and Chief Economist at the Center for Automotive Research. Health care costs key issue in UAW talks that begin today.
Daniel Howes Detroit News Columnist talks to Paul W. Smith about Ford Motor Company39s decision to move the Focus and C-Max from the Michigan Assembly Plant and he says this decision will be a topic of conversation during upcoming contract talks.
Paul Eisenstein Chief of quotTheDetroitBureau.comquot talks to Paul W. Smith about the strange case involving former Toyota executive Julie Hamp and he says she39s been released from a Japanese prison after mailing prescription narcotics to herself.
Dr. Stefan Sommer ZF CEO tells Paul W. Smith the acquisition of TRW Automotive is complete and as part of the celebration a donation of a 100000 has been made to FIRST in Michigan.
David Shepardson of the Detroit News talks to Paul W. Smith about the major problems with millions of air bags made by Takata.
GM is making news product chief Mark Reuss came on the Paul W Show to talk Grand Prix Camaro and Belle Isle.
Mark Fields Ford Motor Company President amp CEO announces the automaker39s first quarter results on the Paul W. Smith show.
President and CEO of Crain Communications Keith Crain came onto the AM Show to break down some major automotive news with Paul on Monday.
Mark Fields Ford Motor Company President amp CEO talks to Paul W. Smith live from Shanghai China and he says the China market is very important for the automaker.
J.T. Tulloch George P. Johnson Senior Vice-President talks to Paul W. Smith live from the Shanghai auto show and he says the show floor is looking good.
Doron Levin Detroit area journalist contributor to Fortune and TheStreet.com talks to Paul W. Smith live from Shanghai China where he is attending the auto show and he says this show is a very important one for the auto industry.
Erik Berkman Chairman for the SAE 2015 World Congress amp Honda North America Executive Vice-President talks to Paul W. Smith about this year39s SAE conference at Cobo in Detroit and he says it39s a great time to be involved in the engineering and auto business.
Bob Carter Senior Vice-President of Automotive Operations at Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. talks to Paul W. Smith live from the New York Auto show and he says the automaker is working to attract the younger car buying market.
Reid Bigland Senior Vice-President U.S. Sales FCA North America talks to Paul W. Smith live from the New York auto show and he says he39s happy with the 1.7-percent sales gain for the month of March.
Mike Martini President of OEM Sales Bridgestone Tires was one of the speakers at the quotWorld Car Awardsquot in New York City and he tells Paul W. Smith he is focusing tire innovation and sustainability.
Carlos Ghosn Nissan amp Renault Chairman amp CEO tells Paul W. Smith the automaker is introducing the 8th generation Nissan Maxima and he says the four door sedan is affordable longer wider lower amp lighter.
The new Cadillac CTS is making news and turning heads at the New York Auto show and Paul W. Smith talks to Johann de Nysschen Cadillac President about the luxury vehicle.
Kumar Galhotra Ford Motor Company President of the Lincoln Brand talks to Paul W. Smith about the all new Lincoln Continental Concept and he says it39s a full size sedan that will impress the luxury car buyer.
Mark Fields Ford Motor Company President amp Chief Executive Officer checks in with Paul W. Smith on day two of the New York auto show and he says the company is excited to introduce the Lincoln Continental Concept and he says the production vehicle will be in the marketplace next year.
Rod Alberts Detroit Auto Dealers Association Executive Director amp Paul Sabatini Chairman of the 2016 North American International Auto Show are in New York to see the car reveals and layout for this year39s show and they tell Paul they are already hard at work for next year39s show in the Motor City.
Al Gardner Chrysler President checks in with Paul W. Smith at the New York auto show and he tells Paul that March sales for the automaker are strong.
Mark Reuss General Motors Executive Vice-President Global Product Development Purchasing and Supply Chain talks to Paul W. Smith live from the New York auto show and in the first part of this interview he remembers Former WJR General Manager Mike Fezzey as a great community leader. He also says the Cadillac and Malibu are the stars of this show.
Jason Stein Automotive News Publisher amp Editor is at the New York auto show with Paul W. Smith and he says auto analysts will be closely watching March auto sales to see whether the auto business continues to boom.
Alan Batey General Motors Executive Vice-President and President of GM North America is at the New York auto show with Paul W. Smith and he says the automaker is thrilled to be unveiling the new Malibu in the Big Apple.
Larry Dominique Automotive Lease Guide President amp TrueCar Executive Vice-President checks in with Paul W. Smith to talk about February auto sales and he says the results were mixed.
Doron Levin Detroit area journalist amp contributor to Fortune and TheStreet.com stops by Paul W. Smith39s Geneva Motor Show broadcast and he tells Paul the auto industry is getting stronger in Europe. He also has an interesting perspective on Prime Minister Netanyahu39s speech to Congress on Tuesday.
Ed Welburn General Motors Vice-President of Design says the Geneva Motor Show is featuring expressive bright colors and he tells Paul W. Smith that39s a good sign that the industry is coming back strong in Europe. He also says he had a great meeting with President Obama who liked the Camaro.
Jason Stein Publisher amp Editor of Automotive News talks to Paul W. Smith live from the Geneva Motor Show about this year39s show and he says it39s interesting to see the products that have been rolled out in Europe.
Paul Sabatini Chairman of the North American International Auto Show NAIAS Sam Slaughter Vice-Chairman of the NAIAS amp Ryan LaFontaine General Manager of the LaFontaine Automotive Group are at the Geneva Motor show and they say this European show is very similar to the NAIAS in Detroit.
Johan de Nysschen Cadillac President and General Motors Executive Vice President talks to Paul W. Smith about Cadillac and he says the brand is coming back. He also says the move to New York has empowered the Cadillac brand.
Mike Manley Jeep President amp CEO talks to Paul W. Smith live from the Geneva Motor Show on the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Jeep stand and he says they are increasing Jeep production capacity significantly and he also says it39s been a transformational year for the brand. He says they did more than a million in sales last year. He also says discussions are underway on the future of the Jeep plant in Toledo and a decision will come soon.
Saad Chehab Chief Marketing Officer of Fiat S.p.A.39s Maserati luxury brand stops by the Geneva Motor Show to talk with Paul W. Smith about Maserati and he says last year they had a very good year and they sold more than 36000 cars.
Jim Farley Ford Motor Co. Executive Vice-President amp President Europe Middle East amp Africa talks to Paul W. Smith live from the Geneva Motor Show and he says Ford is doing better in Europe but there39s more work to be done in Africa. He says customers in the European market really like the performance cars.
K.C. Crain Executive Vice-President amp Director of Corporate Relations Crain Communications talks to Paul W. Smith live from the Geneva Motor Show and he says this is a great show for Europe because it39s held on neutral territory and it39s easy to get around the see the cars.
Jamal Hameedi Ford Motor Company Global Performance Vehicle Chief Engineer and Jonathon Honeycut Ford Police Marketing Manager Jamal and Jonathon drop by the Chicago Auto Show to chat with Paul W about the new Ford police interceptor SUV that was revealed at the Chicago Auto Showhellipby a police dog
David E. Sloan General Manager of the Chicago Auto Show David checks in with Paul W about the Chicago Auto Show whatrsquos on display there how itrsquos different from the North American International Auto Show and about the lsquofriendlyrsquo competition between the different auto shows.
Bob Hegbloom President amp CEO of the Ram Truck Brand Bob stops by the Chicago Auto Show to talk with Paul W about the Ram Truck brand and the reveal of the new Luxury Limited Ram
Fred Diaz Senior Vice President Nissan Sales amp Marketing and Operations U.S. Nissan North American Fred stops by the Chicago Auto Show to chat with Paul W about Nissanrsquos Super Bowl commercial with the race car driver father and son about the Murano launch and the new lsquo4-door sports carrsquo the Maxima
Alan Batey President of General Motors North America Alan stops by the Chicago Auto Show to chat with Paul W about the reveal of the new Chevy Equinox the 2015 Silverado Midnight Edition and what else everyone will see at the show.
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.
Jeff Klei President of NAFTA Region Vice-President of Sales General Motors Worldwide Continental North Americal Mike Martini President of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Consumer OE Division and James Verrier President of BorgWarner Jeff Mike and James sit down with Paul W for an lsquoIndustry Insidersrsquo Roundtable chatting about whatrsquos new in the auto industry what we can expect in the future and whatrsquos new from each at this yearrsquos NAIAS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sergio Marchionne CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sergio comes by the NAIAS Press preview and chats with Paul W about his pride for all the vehicles produced under the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles umbrella building a new mini-van and what hersquos enjoying about hosting WJR at the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles stand at the NAIAS.
Alan Batey Executive Vice President and President of North America at General Motors Alan talks with Paul W about the Bolt concept car how it compares to the Volt and what yoursquoll see at the GM display when the NAIAS opens for the public.
Mark Fields Ford Motor Company CEO Mark stops by the NAIAS Press Preview to talk with Paul W about changing the iconic F-150 and then winning multiple awards for it the new Mustang the new GT and how Ford invites employees to the auto show on Sundayhellipthe day before the official opening of the show to the public.
Mark Reuss Executive Vice President Global Product Development Purchasing and Supply Chain Mark drops by the NAIAS Press Preview to chat with Paul W about todayrsquos introduction of the Cadillac CTSV a 640 horsepower street legal vehicle yesterdayrsquos introduction of the Bolt and the Volt and what wersquoll all get to see when the NAIAS opens to the pubic next week
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.
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.
Jose Munoz Chairman of Nissan North America Jose stops by the NAIAS Press Preview to chat with Paul W about the new Nissan Titan Nissanrsquos commitment to electric cars and what yoursquoll see at the Nissan stand when the NAIAS opens for the public.
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.
United States Senator Gary Peters Senator Peters stops by the NAIAS to talk with Paul W about his first day on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives what he plans on getting accomplished and what hersquos looking forward to seeing at this yearrsquos NAIAS and at Fridayrsquos Charity Preview.
Scott LaRiche Chairman of the North American International Auto Show and Paul Sabatini Vice-Chairman of the NAIAS Scott and Paul stop by the welcome Paul W to the North American International Auto Show. They chat about the upcoming show what wersquoll all see and how this yearrsquos NAIAS is different from last yearrsquos event.
Bill Ford Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company Bill stops by the NAIAS to talk to Paul W about winning Truck of the Year for the 2015 Ford F-150 last weekrsquos visit with President Obama and what hersquos looking forward to at this yearrsquos NAIAS and this Fridayrsquos Charity Preview.
Kristin Varela reporter for Cars.com Kristin gives Paul W the womenrsquos perspective on this years NAIAS including new technology for the family vehicle the new SUVs that are at the show and they take a minute to reminisce about the late-great station wagon.
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Democrat from Michiganrsquos 12th District Congresswoman Dingell stops by the NAIAS to talk with Paul W about her first week in office her ride back to Michigan on Air Force One with President Obama and her hopes for this yearrsquos NAIAS and Fridayrsquos Charity Preview.
Oliver Francois - Head of Fiat Brand and Chief Marketing Officer. Jason Stoicevich - Head of Fiat Brand for North America discuss their big reveal on Thusday.