Our Auto Expert

Three hundred thousand dollars, is the start. For ONE car. How much more do ya got?

$300,000 is just the beginning. Cadillac is smooth with it and is about to drop a game changer in the EV market. 

We got the first reports from the 82nd Sturgis Rally via, Mike Caudill

Auto Andy explains which car he drove that helps the best with a divorce. 

Nik Miles is extra British this episode. 

A Behind The Scenes Look At The Cadillac Lyriq, Andy’s Top 5, and Checking In With Michael Caudill! - 4-23-2022

On this rendition of Ourautoexpert.com the radio show/podcast:

• We speak with Katie Minter - product and brand manager for the new electric Cadillac Lyriq. And how Cadillac will be entering the Era of electrification.
• OAE staff member Javier Mota tells us all about the latest with Land Rover and Range Rover, as he was able to spend some quality time with these two powerhouses. 
• OAE AutoAndy  Automatic Andy's top 5 (he's got so much to say we had to let him do two this episode) he tells us why you should buy the 2022 Audi Q5 sportback and the 2022 Lexus NX250
• The other half of OAE  Michael Caudill rounded out the show and made us look good. He might also have something to say about some motorbikes and vehicles joined by Nik Miles, the host of the world's best automotive radio show. 

Taking A Look Under The Hood Of The 2022 GMC Sierra AT4, Unpacking The Florida RV Show, And What Does One Of Our Favorite Automotive Journalists Ask The CEO Of Lamborghini? - 1-29-2022

Today's topics for Nik and the Crew:

• Javier Mota - Digital Automotive Journalist is driving around in the KIA Sorento Hybrid as well as the Lexus NX F.Sport, and also got to have a sit-down interview with Lamborghini's CEO
• GMC's Chas Russel brings us the first look at the 2022 Sierra
• Mike Caudill tells us what stands out at the Florida RV Show, and has also gotten behind the wheel of the Cadillac CT4 V, as well as the Chevrolet ZLT w/Z51 Package
• Andy's Top 5 for the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE
• Anton Wahlman and Nik unpackage the global automotive news from the last week

New Upgrades Are Coming In The 2022 Kia Stinger, A Deep Look In To The 2021 Hyundai Venue, And A Special Edition From Maserati

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Maserati's Karl DeBoer tells us how they are commemorating Juan Manuel Fangio with the F Tributo Special Edition
• Even though it's only been around for 4 years, Kia has rolled out the upgrades for the 2022 Edition of the Stinger. Kia's James Bell has the details
• Out Auto Expert's Mike Caudill brings you his take as he cruised around town in the 2021 Cadillac CT4
• What's new in the 2021 Hyundai Venue? Well Hyundai's Michael Evanoff stops by with the answers
• Our own Perry Stern got his hands on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, with a V8 HEMI!
• Audi's Anthony Garbis runs down the list of updates that are coming to the 2022 Audi Sport
• Nik got to get behind the wheel of BOTH the 2021 BMW M440iCV as well as the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata, both of which are sure to turn some heads. Hear his take right here!

Nik Takes An Elegant Trip To Amelia Island, Getting The Rundown On The New Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel, And Getting One Of Our Own's Opinion On Both The New Cadillac Escalade, And The Hyundai Santa Fe

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Nik gives us a look back at his trip to beautiful Amelia Island, where he got to experience the Concours d'Elegance
• Perry Stern calls in to tell us everything he loves about the new Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel, and SUV with impressive fuel mileage
• MINI's Patrick McKenna tells us why both the MINI Cooper SE and the MINI E were on full display on Amelia Island
• Nik and Jen break down both the Volkswagen Taos, their new compact SUV, as well as the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning
• We look to him for another set of eyes on cars that should be in your driveway, and Mike Caudill joins us to give us his take on both the new Cadillac Escalade as well as the Hyundai Santa Fe
• Our weekly check in with Anton Wahlman has us looking in to why Tesla is no longer offering a radar in select models, in some markets, as well as the fallout from a lawsuit involving Tesla for a car sold in Norway
• Nik got behind the wheel of a Lincoln Nautilus, which has it's signature design, but with elevated technology

Maserati Is Celebrating It's Racing Past, Hyundai's New Small SUV Packs A Big Punch, And Audi Announces Updates To The 2022 Audi Sport - 5-8-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Maserati's Karl DeBoer tells us how they are commemorating Juan Manuel Fangio with the F Tributo Special Edition
• Even though it's only been around for 4 years, Kia has rolled out the upgrades for the 2022 Edition of the Stinger. Kia's James Bell has the details
• Out Auto Expert's Mike Caudill brings you his take as he cruised around town in the 2021 Cadillac CT4
• What's new in the 2021 Hyundai Venue? Well Hyundai's Michael Evanoff stops by with the answers
• Our own Perry Stern got his hands on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, with a V8 HEMI!
• Audi's Anthony Garbis runs down the list of updates that are coming to the 2022 Audi Sport
• Nik got to get behind the wheel of BOTH the 2021 BMW M440iCV as well as the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata, both of which are sure to turn some heads. Hear his take right here!

Getting The Inside Scoop On The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, A New Edition Of MINI Is On The Way, And Cadillac Recasts The Concept Of American Luxury - 4-17-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• AMG's Keri Richardson shares all the info on the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63
• Jeff Zurschmeide has your tips this week for Car Care Month
• New details are out on MINI USA launching the Countryman Boardwalk Edition in the U.S. MINI's Patrick McKenna shares the news
• Cadillac's Megan Quinn brings us the details on the 2021 CT5
• The Head of Jeep North America Jim Morrison tells us about Jeep's most capable Wrangler yet, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392
• Anton Wahlman brings us your weekly dose of automotive news from around the globe, which include the latest on Tesla and electric vehicles here in the States, and abroad.
• Nik also shares how Washington State is racing to ban gas cars, and how a major electric vehicle rollout could look in the USA, and his thoughts on the new Hyundai Venue

A Car Aimed At Performance-Luxury Customers, Celebrating National Car Care Month, And After Nearly Two Decades The Next Evolution Of The VW Golf R Is On The Way

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Cadillac's Meagan Quinn joins us to talk about 2021 CT4
• Toyota's Sam Adams has all the details on their trendy crossover, the 2021 Toyota Venza
• With April being National Car Care Month, and the sun starting to come back out for longer periods of time, get your wax on with Jim Dvorak from Mothers
• Kia's James Bell gives us some insight on Kia's new design philosophy
• Quarter One has now come and gone for 2021, so we check in with journalist Anton Wahlman about how car companies have fared, both in the U.S. and abroad
• Nik was cruising behind the wheel of the all-new 603 horsepower Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe. Listen in to how he and Jen feel about the POWER!

Upgrades Are On The Way For The Cadillac XT5, The Return Of The Wagoneer, And Taking A Look At The Ford Explorer King Ranch Edition - 3-13-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Cadillac's Michael Myczkowiak stops by with everything you need to know, and everything they've upgraded on, the XT5
• The rebirth of an American Icon is here, as the Wagoneer returns to the Jeep lineup. Also, taking a look at the upgrades to the Toyota 4RunnerHyundai's Michael Evanoff joins us with everything you need to know about the 2021 Hyundai Elantra
• Ford's Lee Newcombe has all the details on the new Ford Explorer King Ranch Edition
• GM's Stuart Fowle fills us in on the Cadillac commercial during the Super Bowl, as well as their future in electric vehicles
• Anton Wahlman joins us as always to take a look at automotive news from across the globe, including what the trend looks like when forecasting Tesla sales in places like Spain, The Netherlands, and Norway
• Nik cruised in style this week, as he was behind the wheel of the BMW M330E. Nik and Jen will tell you their thoughts of the ride in to the studio

The New Ford Bronco Will Be Put To The Test Off-Road, A New High-Performance Hybrid Supercar, And Updates On The Styling Of The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross - 2-20-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• BIG changes are coming to the 2022 Nissan Frontier. Nissan's Michael Yarger gives us the details
• McLaren comes out with the next-generation hybrid supercar, the Artura. North American Vice President of Communications and PR Roger Ormisher tells us all about it
• Car commercials are always a big hit during the Super Bowl. Nik gives his take on the best
• New tech and capability have come to the GMC Sierra. GMC's Chas Russel breaks down what changes you will find in the 2021 model
• Ford reveals the Bronco 4600 Race Vehicle that is slated to run in the ULTRA4 off-road series, and Ford Motorsports Supervisor Brian Novak stops by to fill us in
• Changes are coming in the next generation of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. Mitsubishi's Jeremy Barnes shares what to expect from the new sleek and sporty SUV
  
• The newest addition to Holden Motorsports, Troy Olason, calls in to share about a new car they are building for the Trans-Am Series presented by Pirelli, and what to expect from the racing team moving forward
• Nik cruised the streets in the Nissan Kicks this week, leading Jen to ask about his weight! Listen in for his take on the SUV

From SUV's, To Muscle Cars, To The Most Luxurious, We Run Down The Best Rides of 2020! - 1-2-2021

Topics for Nik Miles:

• Green Car Report's Bengt Halvoson has the best electric vehicles of the year
• Jeff Zurschmeide is the Editor-in-Chief of The Star Magazine, and he is tackling the best family cars
• To cover the best trucks, we bring in Sean Holman, the Co-Host and Co-Creator of The Truck Show Podcast
• Our own Mike Caudill is bringing the muscle with the beefed up rides of 2020
• We run down the numbers with US News and World Report's John Vincent on the best selling segment.... SUV's
• Perry Stern, part of Our Auto Expert and MSN shifts it in to the next gear with the fastest of the fast
• Get your weekly auto news update with Anton Wahlman
• Roadfly's Brian Armstead has the best luxury rides of the year.

The Ford Bronco Gets Sporty, Taking A Look At The 2020 Cadillac CT4, And Sportscar Jeff Hangs Out In The Studio - 11-7-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Sportscar Jeff:

• Jeff gives his take on the Nissan Rogue
• Cadillac's Meagan Quinn has the latest and greatest on the 2020 CT4
• Ford Bronco's Jovina Young tells us about cruising across the country in their newest addition, as well as how well it holds up off-road
• The Ghostbusters car will soon becoming to a LEGO set near you! We will tell you when to look out for it, as well as how many Lego pieces you need to look out for under your feet
• Anton Wahlman has the latest news update from here in the USA, as well as overseas

We Delve In To The Design Of The New 2022 GMC HUMMER EV, The U.S. Army Has A New Transport Vehicle, And What's New For The GMC Canyon And Denali? - 10-31-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Cadillac's David Schiavone tells us what to expect out of the 2021 Escalade
• General Motors has now surpassed 1 million Wi-Fi subscribers. GM's Stuart Fowle tells us what's next
• GMC has announced it's first fully electronic addition to the line up, and it's a HUMMER. Phil Zak is the Executive Design Director at HUMMER and tells us how they did it
• After being awarded the contract in June, GM Defense has delivered its first Infantry Squad Vehicle. Chevrolet's Shad Balch joins us with more
• GMC is taking aim at premium midsize truck customers with the first-ever Canyon AT4, and the Denali gets a but of a makeover. GMC's Mikhael Farah calls in with the details
• Our own Anton Wahlman has his take on the HUMMER's timeline to market, the rise of the all-electric pickup, and the fight between Tesla and Volkswagen in Europe
• Mike Caudill got to fly through the streets in the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette, while Nik went less sporty and more luxury in the Genesis G80

Our First Look At The 2022 Volkswagen Taos Along With The 2022 Acura MDX Prototype, And The Transformation Of The Infiniti QX60 Monograph - 10-17-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Volkswagen's Mark Gillies joins us as their 2022 Taos SUV was unveiled this last week
• Jeff Pope is the Vice President for Infiniti Americas, and he tells us about how they transformed the QX60 Monograph SUV in to the next generation
• The most "premium and performance-focused" SUV from Acura has been unveiled, the 2022 MDX Prototype. Acura's Karina Gonzalez stops by with the details
• Mike Caudill gets dirty and heads back to school this week. He is at the MSF Dirt Bike School
• J.D. Power's Vice President of Data and Analytics Tyson Jominy calls in to give us an update on the auto industry as a whole across the country
• Anton Wahlman is back to give us your auto news from across the globe, including Tesla lowering their prices in multiple countries, and asking the question.... Is this what you do when demand is high? Also, who rules them all when it comes to electric vehicles in Europe?
• Always wanted an RV, but just don't have the space for it? MSN Auto's Perry Stern has the perfect product for you
• Nik cruised to the studio in the Cadillac Escalade, but he also drove the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition. He gives his thoughts on all three

OnStar Teams With The Department Of Veterans Affairs, And ALPINA Introduces It's First SUV In The American Market - 8-22-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• GM's Stuart Fowle tells us about what is bringing OnStar and the VA together
• Head of the Ram Brand Mike Koval the all new Ram 1500 TRX
• Bentley's Tim Hannig shares how they are bringing the 1920's to the 2020's.
• BMW's Kate Alini joins us once again, this time to discuss the BMW ALPINA XB7
• All new Bronco adventure concepts have been announced. Bronco Chief Designer Paul Wraith has the details
• Volkswagen jump starts production, how the Polestar 2 is matching up with Tesla overseas, and what's next for BMW in terms of all-electric vehicles? Anton Wahlman has that and more in your news update
• Our own Perry Stern give his take on the Mercedes Benz GLA, and chats about What 3 Words.
• What's in Nik's driveway this week? How about the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD? Or maybe the 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury AWD is more your style.

New Options From Cadillac, Including A New Escalade, Checking Out The Latest Lineup Of Motorcycles From Honda Motorsports, And BMW Is Casting A Dark Shadow - 8-8-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Northside Ford General Manager Dave Sanford tells us how you can get your hands on the Mach-E and the Bronco
• Cadillac's Jason Sledziewski showcases the CT-4, CT-5, and the Escalade
• Honda's Colin Miller takes us from 4 wheels down to 2 with a rundown of Honda's 2021 lineup of street and off road motorcycles
• Our owm Mike Caudill brings us the latest on the Chevrolet Bolt, Kia Seltos, and the Hyundai Ioniq
• JD Power's Tyson Jominy goes over the latest trends in the auto industry
• BMW's Kate Alini shares the secrets behind the X7 Dark Shadow Edition
• From Porsche, to Lexus, and Ford and Cadillac, Anton Wahlman brings us the auto news from around the globe
• Perry Stern has the latest and greatest on the BMW X6 M

A New Collection Car From Rolls-Royce, The Latest In Minivans From Fiat Chrysler, Dodge Gets Possessed By A Demon - 7-18-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Polestar's JP Canton shares information on a partnership between Polestar and Waymo
• Rolls-Royce's Gerry Spahn has the latest on their new collection cars, the Kryptos Collection
• Who says Minivans can't be luxiourious? Certainly not Chrysler's MaryAnn Capo, who has the new details on the Pacifica
• GMC's Stuart Pierce runs down the new Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab AT4
• Dodge Charger's Ashton Munoz tells us why their 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye is "Demon Possessed"
• BMW unveils final production on the iX3, there's a new king atop the mountain of 3-row SUV sales, and Nissan is on the final leg of production on their all-electric crossover. Anton Wahlman has the latest in our rundown of the news
• Our Auto Expert's Perry Stern was cruising around in a Porsche 911 Turbo
• Perry wasn't the only one taking to the streets in style, as Nik was driving the Rolls Royce Cullinan, Cadillac XT6, and the Toyota Hanoak

The V-Series Is BACK From Cadillac... And When You Hear "Volkswagen", You Might Think German Engineering, But Not With This SUV! - 5-2-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• FCA has added new features to the new U-Connect 5 system, and we have the Chief Designer of User Experience Vince Galante on to tell us all about it
• Cadillac's Ken Kornas has all the details on the return of the "V" in their CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing
• Volkswagen's Mark Gilles has the SEVEN reasons that their SUV, The Atlas, is All-American
• Chris Mosco from Ford tells us how they have brought style AND substance to their small SUV, the Escape
• Elon Musk says he will sell all of his possessions! Anton Wahlman joins us to tell us what the Tesla CEO's latest tweets mean for the company, as well as what the status is for auto-manufacturers wanting to reopen in the wake of the worldwide pandemic
• Speaking of Volkswagen's Atlas, Nik drove that around this week, as well as the BMW 228i Coupe

8-3-19 OUR AUTO EXPERT: LINCOLN CADILLAC SUBARU AUDI

• Katie Bolen the Lincoln Consumer Marketing Manager talks about the new monochromatic themes on the 2020 Navigator
• Megan Wristen with Mommy Travels asks for advice on purchasing a car for her son.
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  Joel Hofman the Engineering Manager for Cadillac talks about the new 2020 XT6 with expanded 3rd row
• Jeff Zurschmeide with Portland Tribune explain the New Audi Q3 and the Subaru Outback
   
   
• More Tesla information with Anton from Seeking Alpha

04-21-2019 Our Auto Expert New Cars From The New York Auto Show

• John Vincent from US News and World Report join Nik in Studio.
• Nik and John break down all the new cars from the New York Auto Show
• Anton Walhman from Seeking Alpha brings the latest on auto industry finance

03-17-2019 Our Auto Expert - Concours d’Elegance Volkswagen Geneva Auto Show

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew

• Chris Brewer from Amelia Concours d’Elegance tells us about Rock Stars and Cars
• Mark Gillies with Volkswagen explores some Volkswagen history at the Amelia Concours d’Elegance.
• Perry Stern from MSN Autos breaks down the Geneva Auto Show and the new Aston Martin
• John Vincent from US News And World Report talks Mudfest and Military Discounts when you buy a new vehicle.
• Anton Walhman from Seeking Alpha bring us the latest on electrics and the auto business

01-27-19 Our Auto Expert Detroit Auto Show Highlights

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew

• Nik’s Trip To Bahrain
• James Bell, Head Of Public Relations - The KIA Telluride
• Myriam Joire, CES Car Tech
• Joel Hofman, Cadillac Vehicle Program Engineering Manager - XT6
• Anton Walhman - Nissan launching a 226-mile LEAF

9-16-18 Our Auto Expert RAM Cadillac BMW Lamborghini

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew 

• Nik talks about testing Police vehicles and maneuvers
• David Sower Head of Ram Commercial Vehicle Marketing talks about the new Harvest Ram 
• Alessandro Farmeschi of Lamborghini CEO of America shares the details of the Aventador SVJ recently unveiled and Nürburgring-Nordschleife circuit track times
• Perry Stern of MSN dicusses the Cadillac XT4 reveal
• Nik explains the new debut of the BMW X5
• Crazy Anton Wahlman from Seeking Alpha talks EV Finances and Tesla

9-9-18 Cadillac Nissan INFINITI AlexonAutos FCA Tesla and more

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew 

• Todd Pawlik Chief Engineer reveals the New XT4 from Cadillac
• Jannelle Grigsby from Nissan talks about the Million dollar GTR 50 and the Japanese Classic Car show in Long Beach
• Phil O'connor from INFINITI explains the Prototype 10 and exciting news from Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
• Alex Dykes from AlexonAutos in studio chats with Nik regarding the AVA event
• Crazy Anton Wahlman from Seeking Alpha

4-29-18 Cadillac Alfa Romeo Hyundai Maserati

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew

• Todd Pawlik Chief Engineer Introduces the New TX4 Cadillac

• Trevor Lai Product Planning Manager of Hyundai talk about the Kona

• Ben Lyon from Alfa Romeo talks about the Trendy new Giulia

• Matt McAlear from Maserati