Podcast

Chevrolet Impala

3/13/2023

Podcast Episode: 0140
How the Chevrolet Impala became an icon

Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet had an incredible car at one point, but time was not on its side. How did Chevrolet let the Impala die a slow death? AutoLooks takes a look at the history behind this icon, to see where Chevrolet went wrong and how this great icon came back to die a slow death.

Halo Cars

12/12/2022

Podcast Episode: 0127
Why do limited production vehicles exist?

Halo Cars - AutoLooks

Most automakers have had them over their lifetime. They bring awareness to your brand on a big scale. But, why do auto companies make these exquisite pieces of machinery if they don't plan on keeping them for the long haul? AutoLooks takes a look at the why auto makers do this and why some just don't get into this market.

Ford's Raptor Pit

9/27/2022

Podcast Episode: 0116
Can Ford keep its Pit safe from the new wave of competition?

Fords Raptor Pit - AutoLooks

Ford's Raptor offerings have come a long way, but can they hold their ground when it comes to new competition. With RAM getting into the game, could this mean the game is over for the Raptor's? Can they hold off the impeding doom of the T-Rex and competition from China? AutoLooks takes a look at this and more.....

Platform Follies

9/19/2022

Podcast Episode: 0115
What's with all the Platform Clones?

Platform Follies - AutoLooks

Platform building has been around for a long time. But why is it that during the 80's and 90's, it became more of a cloning feature. Follow AutoLooks as we take a look at some of the follies from the platform building marketplace, to see why it was done and why it eventually failed.

Bread and Butter Cars

9/13/2022

Podcast Episode: 0114
What is a Bread and Butter Car?

Bread and Butter Cars - AutoLooks

We all know why the milk is always at the back of the store and why you have to travel through women's clothes to get to the men's section. But what is the milk which brings customers into dealership rooms? Either you were inspired by a Halo product or you can't get that one model out of your mind. And that one model is what makes up the Bread and Butter.

Illusion of Luxury

4/5/2022

Podcast Episode: 0091
Illusions of luxury vehicles

AutoLooks Illusion of Luxury

Luxury can be an illusion if you look at it the right way. Auto companies know this and have been exploiting this illusion for years. But why fool us into believing something is luxurious when it in fact is not. This is what AutoLooks takes a look at on this podcast.

DeLorean

3/15/2022

Podcast Episode: 0088
The Rise and Fall of the DeLorean Motor Company

DMC-12

John DeLorean was a visionary with a great dream. A dream to build the future of the automotive world and send us into a brighter future. But, like most of us, his dreams came crashing down in the end. Although his story of how he and his company can to be, are to great to just leave alone. And as usual AutoLooks wants to take you on a journey to see where the DeLorean name has gone.

Electric Checker

3/1/2022

Podcast Episode: 0086
could checker return as an electric cab?

Checker Cab

Similar to the black cabs of London, yellow checker cabs used to be the standard for both New York and Chicago. Today you won't find any Checker cabs from CMC, but with a rise in retro inspired electric vehicles today, could they return. This is what AutoLooks takes a look at, as we travel along with the original Checker Cab from its beginnings, to what could be its future.

Full Size Follies from Japan

1/24/2022

podcast Episode: 0082
why japan fails at the full size truck market

Full Size Follies - AutoLooks

Japan can dominate every sector of the American automotive market, except for one. Could there be a good reason why they just can win the full size truck market, or are our values to engrained in North American products to look at a Japanese full size pickup. This and more is covered on this podcast.

Subscription Required

12/7/2021

Podcast Episode: 0074
Subscription cars are on their way

With less people looking to purchase new vehicles and rental companies dying, its no wonder that someone would make a subscription service for vehicles. But will this be the future or just a fad, as we all move back to the suburbs.

AutoLooks takes a look at this new market and how it can help the industry survive. So come with us as we take you on a trip into subscription car services.