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Our Auto Expert covers the car industry, from new cars to giving potential buyers all the background and information on buying a new vehicle. National TV and Radio expert Anchor Nik Miles brings his dry and sarcastic British views and interview style to the radio. Top Car designers and executives give exclusive and insightful background information on the car development and sales process. Adam Corolla called Nik Miles the V8 of Car Radio hosts. Joining Nik, Automatic Andy, Air filter Anthony, Motor Mike, Javier Mota, Anton Walman, and More.
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Buick's Rob Peterson shares with us everything new coming in the 2021 Envision
- Jeremy Barnes from Mitsubishi outlines the redesign coming to the 2022 Outlander
- Ford Archive & Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan is going in to a FRENZY! Why? Well it's the Ford Frenzy, a bracket style tournament for consumers like you to choose their favorite Ford's of all-time!
- J.D. Power's Tyson Jominy stops by with the latest numbers from across the country
- RAM's Mark Trostle brings us all the details on the Stellantis Drive for Design contest
- Anton Wahlman has all of your International automotive news, including delays in Elon Musk's "full self-driving" and BMW confirming their electric car rollout program
- Our own Perry Stern got behind the wheel of the Polestar 2, and tells you what he thinks
- Nik got cruised around town in the Audi Q5 PHEV and the Buick Encore GX. Listen in to hear his thoughts
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Our Auto Expert's Perry Stern gives his take on the Porsche Taycan 4S
- Getting an in-depth look at the 2021 Volkswagen ID4 with VW's Mark Gilles
- INFINITI's Kyle Bazemore has everything you need to know about the 2022 QX55
- Lexus's Richard Hollingsworth tells us about the perfect balance of sporty and suave with the 2021 Lexus IS & LX
- Kia's James Bell is helping getting the tent put up as he fills us in on the 2022 Kia Carnival MPV
- Hyundai has redesigned the 2022 Kona and Kona Electric, including sophisticated design elements and all-new N Line trim. Hyundai's Melvyn Bautista gives us the details
- Anton Wahlman has our news update from across the globe, including that we are within months of there being so many electric vehicles on the market, it will be nearly too hard to keep track
- Have you ever "bespoked" a vehicle? Nik got to see it happen from behind the scenes. Hear his thoughts right now!
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Technology writer Myriam Joire calls in to help us unpack everything new out of CES
- Nissan's Vishnu Jayamohan brings us everything we need to know about the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder
- MINI Department Head Patrick McKenna unpacks the 2021 lineup, pricing, and equipment updates, the same day that Nik cruised to the studio in a MINI Cooper S
- Thea Toney with Ford's EV Department compares the new Mach-E against other electric vehicles.
- New tech and sharper designs are on the way to Volkswagen's Arteon. VW's Mark Gilles gives us the lowdown
- Anton Wahlman stops by with the latest on automotive news across the globe, including updates on how European electric car registrations are doing, and how inflation in component costs will be felt in your wallet
- Our Auto Expert's Perry Stern gives his opinion of the Dodge Durango Hellcat
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 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.
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- McLaren's Brandon Smith joins us to chat about the new Limited-Edition 720S and 765LT inspired collection
- A new survey shows consumers find the car buying experience more transparent. Nik shares why he thinks that is
- We get to in to the details of the new Ford Bronco with Engineer Adrian Aguirre
- Kia's James Bell tells you what you can look forward to in the 2021 Sorento
- Anton Wahlman has the latest on electric vehicles in the U.S. and in Europe, including Toyota describing it's battery-electric vehicle rollout plan, and what end-of-quarter electric vehicle sales look like in Europe
- Perry Stern gives us an update on a supercar that only 2 dozen will have a chance to own, the Hennessey Venom F5
- Nik owned the asphalt this week both the Ford F-150 Hybrid, as well as the AMG Mercedes A63. He will give his takes on the rides
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles an Truck (or Corvette) Girl Jen:
- Honda's Carl Pulley has all the details on the 2022 Honda Civic Prototype
- Rides & Drives Editor and Publisher Harvey Briggs gives insight like no other in to Rolls-Royce in his upcoming book "Rolls-Royce Motor Cars: Making a Legend"
- Chevrolet's Shad Balch runs down the "Battle of the Vettes"
- Mike Caudill has the best holiday movies for the "car guy" in the family
- Ford is making a huge charitable donation this holiday season. Ford's Mark LaNeve tells us about their 3.5 million dollar donation
- Perry Stern gives his take on the Jeep's new Wrangler 392 and the Gladiator Rubicon Diesel
- Not only was Nik able to talk to Shad about the new Corvette Stingray, he got to drive it HIMSELF. Nik, and Jen, both give their opinions
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Toyota's Rommel Momen tells us what is new with the 2021 Toyota C-HR
- Our own Mike Caudill tells us about a few recent programs launched by manufacturers
- Nissan's Vice President of the West Region Shawn Mirabel gives us an inside look in to the 2021 Nissan Rogue
- J.D. Power's Tyson Jominy joins us for our monthly look in the latest sales and predictions in the auto industry
- Special Editions are on the way for the MINI Cooper 1499GT, and Ishaan Khatri joins us with all the details
- Anton Wahlman stops by for a look at the battery-electric vehicle battle in Europe, and getting prepared for deliveries of the Ford Mustang Mach-E
- It's getting cold out, so Perry Stern has the best tips for winter driving
- Nik got to cruise the roads in the BMW 228i and the Chevrolet Tahoe. He gives his takes on the rides
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- It's definitely been a different year, but we have ways for you to go out and enjoy the holiday
- Rolls-Royce's Gerry Spahn tells us how they always get the spookiest names in the industry
- Ashton Munoz from Dodge shares how the Charger Red Eye Hellcat is possessed by a DEMON!
- Our own Mike Caudill takes a haunted adventure in the RV this week
- Jeff Zurschmeide tells us about a few sinister designs from years past
- The Fast Lane's Roman Mica has the best vehicle for you in the case of a zombie apocalypse
- Ted Ryan is Ford's Archive and Historian Manager, and tells us about Halloween events that Ford has done
- MSN Auto's Perry Stern has a few wicked and hair-raising powerful cars
- Nik got to go trick-or-treating in many different vehicles this week, including the 2020 CT4 AWD Premium, the 2021 TLX 2.0T Advance, and the 2021 Pacifica AWD
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 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
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Nissan's Jonathan Buhler has all the details on the Maxima's 40th Anniversary Edition
- John Quinn from BMW shares some insight in to the 2021 BMW 330e
- Going electric with the 2020 Bolt EV. Chevrolet's Shad Balch stops by with more information
- General Motor's has unveiled the 2021 Yukon Denali, and GM's Mikhael Farah has everything you need to know
- Anton Wahlman stops by with the latest and greatest in Automotive news, including some of the most popular electric vehicle brands you may have NEVER heard of
- Our own Perry Stern has been cruising around in luxury the last couple of weeks. This week, he got to drive the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette, and gives us his takes
- Nik had some fun on the roads in the Polaris Slingshot, but when he isn't looking to turn as many heads, he took to the streets in the Jeep Gladiator Diesel and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. He shares his driving impressions.
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Perry Stern from Our Auto Expert and MSN will talk about the stunning 718 GTS Boxster from Porsche
- Ford just announced the Ranger Tremor for 2021 Chad Callendar Ranger Manager shares the juicy details
- Tyson Jominy is back to tell us the latest from JD Power
- Mike Caudill will join us to share his views on the GX50 from Infiniti and C63 AMG S
- Shad Balch from Chevrolet will tell us what changed on the new 2021 Trailblazer
- Anton Wahlman takes a look at ID3 sales as the quarter draws to a close, Volvo's planning to announce U.S. delivery dates for the XC-40, and checking in on Tesla's progress on building factories in the U.S. and overseas
- Hard Water spots from summer sprinklers are difficult to remove, but we have all the answers. Joining us from Mothers is Jim Dvorak.
- Nik drives the 2021 Trailblazer, Mini GP and the Lexus RC F
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Volkswagen's Mark Gilles joins us to review the 2020 Passat R-Line
- Nissan has announced the 2021 GT-R and GT-R Nismo. Nissan's Julio Vitti has all the details
- Genesis knows luxury, and Genesis's Kevin Smith is in the know on the new G80 and GV80, and which one may be best for you
- You know it's big news when the North American Head of a company stops by. Jeep's Jim Morrison brings us all the sweet details on the return of the Wagoneer!
- Thinking about buying a mid-size truck? Fast Lane's Roman Mica has the best ones for you
- Anton Wahlman wraps up this week's automotive news
- Our Auto Expert's Perry Stern got to live the high life in the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and gives us his take
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 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.
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- JD Power has announced the winner of it's APEL award, the Lincoln Navigator! Lincoln's Katie Bolen tells us what this means for the company and how to stay Calm
- Honda's Carl Pulley stops in to share what's coming up in Honda's line up
- Mercedes Benz's Peter Phan has the scoop on GLA 250 SUV
- Hyundai's Michael Evanoff has everything you need to know about the Elantra N Line, and the Veloster N
- What's new in Lexus's 2021 NX 300 and 300 H? Lexus's Todd Blickenstaff has all the answers
- Mike Caudill talks about the BMW US Rider Academy, the Ram 1500 TRX and the Hyundai Venue
- Our Auto Expert is missing out on Pebble Beach this year. Our own Perry Stern will tell you why.
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 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
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Ford's Ted Ryan makes sure we are completely up to date with the Ford Bronco
- Toyota's Tim Annick sets us straight about the 86 Hakone Edition, as well as dives in to its history
- You've heard the saying "like a bat out of hell", but what about a CAT out of hell? Dodge's Paul Tyll stops by to share all about the 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat
- Nik was feeling like royalty as he cruised around town in the Ford Expedition King Ranch. When he tired of the royal life, he instead took to the streets in the Volkswagen Atlas 3-Row
- A town of less than 50,000 now has autonomous shuttles! Our Auto Expert's Mike Caudill tells us all about them
- Ford Mustang's Jim Owens tells us what we can expect out of the newest edition of the Mach 1
- Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles? It's on the horizon. Anton Wahlman tells us who is on the road to making that happen, as well as news from Polestar, Tesla, and Volkswagen
- Our Auto Expert's Perry Stern tells you the sleekest and most powerful ways to take your top off this summer, with his list of favorite convertible sports cars
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 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
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Ram introduces their Built To Serve edition for their trucks. Ram's Mike Koval joins us with the details
- The biggest family member of the MINI model family is back! BMW's Pat McKenna has everything you need to know about the new Countryman
- Jeff Zurschmeide has your tips and tricks for getting that car that's been sitting for months back in tip top shape
- Buick's Rob Peterson stops in to share the latest and greatest on the Encore GX
- Range Rover's Joe Stauble is in a celebratory mood, as the company is celebrating their Golden Jubilee, 50 YEARS of quality vehicles
- Is Volkswagen on schedule with the release of the ID.3 in Europe? Will sales start on Volvo's Polestar 2 in China this week? All these questions and more for our own Anton Wahlman as he runs down our automotive news
- Ford announces what they call their "Toughest, most productive" F-150 ever. Our own Perry Stern stops by to give his take
- Nik took to the streets this week in the Jeep Gladiator Mojave, hear what his thoughts were on it right now!
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Checking out the 2020 Nissan GT-R Track Edition with Perry Stern
- Andrew Quillin from Acura has the latest and greatest on the Acura RDX
- Coffee is bringing McDonalds and Ford together. We will tell you how
- What's new on the Volkswagen Atlas Cross? Tomas Mica has the answers
- Have you been keeping out for quality cars throughout the year? Mike Caudill reminds you what you should be looking for
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Mercedes Lilienthal talks about her adventures in the Alcan 500
- Mercedes-Benz AMG Product Manager Keri Richardson has the details on the new GLE 63
- MSN's Perry Stern touches on a list of topics including the his ultimate road trip with McLaren and the Mercedes-Benz launch of the GLS and GLE
- Nik and Jen discuss how to protect yourself from the Coronavirus when renting a car or taking ride sharing services
- Anton Wahlman reports on why China is going at the USA, and the latest from Polestar
- In Nik's driveway this week was the Toyota Sequoia and the Ford Escape
Sunday Feb 23, 2020
Sunday Feb 23, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Volkswagen's Mark Gillis explains how you can design your own Atlas Cross Sport
- Perry Stern tells us what he saw at the Portland Auto Show, and tells us how much fun the BMW Z4 is to drive
- Audi's Anthony Garbis explains the redesign of the A-5
- Anton Wahlman discusses what kinds of affects the Coronavirus outbreak in China is impacted the auto industry in the USA
- Nik had three cars in his driveway this week, including the Hyundai Venue, Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition, and the BMW XCX8
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Today's topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- We check out the 2020 Nissan GT-R Track Edition with Perry Stern
- Acura's Andrew Quillan has the latest on the Acura RDX
- Ford and McDonalds are teaming up..... with COFFEE
- Tomas Mica has the latest on the Atlas Cross
- Mike Caudill has the cars coming in 2020 that you need to keep your eyes out for
Sunday Jan 05, 2020
1-04-2020 - Running Down The BEST of 2019!!!!
Sunday Jan 05, 2020
Sunday Jan 05, 2020
Nik Miles, Truck Girl Jen, and John Vincent's topics for today's show:
- Perry Stern runs down his top picks for Luxury Sedans
- Brian Armstead checks off his top Electronic Vehicles of 2019
- The Fast Lane Truck's Roman Micah has his best trucks of the year
- John Vincent has your best choices at SUV
- New fees you should be aware of that may soon be coming to your area when it comes to registrations
- Nik drove the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat in to the studio, but what should be in your driveway? Just about everything in this show!!!
Sunday Dec 15, 2019
Sunday Dec 15, 2019
Nik Miles and special guest-host... US News and World Report's John Vincent's talking points:
- MSN's Perry Stern shares details on Nissan's GTR Track Edition
- John tells us what auto loans you should keep your eyes open for, as well discusses Chevrolet's new Suburban
- Acura's Matt Sloustcher previews the Type S as well as the MDX PMC Edition
- Mini USA's Patrick McKenna comments on what makes their newest electric vehicle a great value
- TJ Higgins, Group President, Americas Tire at Bridgestone Americas, Inc. talks about a barrier-less curb system that they are rolling out in Japan
- Rides that Nik and John have been driving that YOU should have in your driveway include the Volvo XC-90 T8? Or perhaps the Honda Civic SI?
All that and more on this week's Our Auto Expert!
Sunday Nov 03, 2019
Sunday Nov 03, 2019
Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen's topics:
- Nik takes a trip across the OTHER pond to the Tokyo Auto Show
- Tomas Micah previews the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
- The top 10 vehicles that holds the MOST value
- Super Duty Manager Tom Somerville discusses Ford's new Super Duty trucks
- MSN's Perry Stern brings us more from Tokyo
- Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot announce terms on a merger to create the world's third largest automaker
- Fiat Chrysler's CEO says they may buy technology from Tesla
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Mike Koval Jr gives us everything you need to know about Ram trucks
- Lincoln's Ted Ryan shares how the company is celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Lincoln Continental
- Perry Stern with MSN Auto gets your vehicle winter ready, as well as discusses the Mercedes GLC
- Brian Armstead gets the scoop on the Toyota Marai and their Hybrids
- Nik discusses the Aston Martin Vantage Manual
Sunday Sep 29, 2019
Sunday Sep 29, 2019
Nik Miles And The Pit Crew:
- What amazing vehicles were displayed at Frankfurt? Perry Stern from MSN just returned to the Northwest to give us the scoop
- The perfect family SUV that rides in STYLE! Ford's Craig Patterson explains why you should look at the 2020 Explorer ST
- We drove the Kia Stinger GTS at Run to the Sun, and James Bell tells us how they made a great car even better
- How did the Trail Trek Tour go this year? Autosense's Brian Armstead gives us the results
- Nik checks out some trucks at the Texas State Fair