Podcast

China's CopyCats

3/6/2023

Podcast Episode: 0139
Why does China make so many CopyCats?

China's Copycats - AutoLooks

Copycats are always springing up trying to take what you have made and make it their own. But why do they do this and why can't we stop them? The exploding Chinese marketplace is no stranger to copycats and AutoLooks knows it. Follow us as we dive deep into the deep end of the copycat world of China's automotive marketplace.

Startup Production Woes

1/10/2023

Podcast episode: 0131
Why do some Startups fail to go big?

Startup Production Woes

Not every company is destined for greatness and even less are destined to make it past the initial growth stage. But why is that? AutoLooks takes a look at why some companies fail to make it big and why others have major issues during this stage. From manufacturing defects to missing production capacities, we cover it all on this podcast.

Cookie Cutter Cars

10/31/2022

Podcast Episode: 0121
Why does my cookie look just like the car in my driveway?

Cookie Cutter Cars

Have you ever had the issue of tracking down your vehicle in a large parking lot? Or have had a hard time distinguishing your vehicle from the competition? Well, then you're in luck, since you have just witnessed a cookie cutter car. Yes, we have all witnessed this at some point in our lives and have found it odd that an auto company would release such a simple design, which blends in with the crowd. So, why do they do it? AutoLooks will uncover the truth behind the Cookie Cutter Car culture.

Automotive Lost Souls

10/24/2022

Podcast Episode: 0120
What happened to the souls of some of our favourite vehicles?

Automotive Lost Souls - AutoLooks

Money is always the root of all evil, is what a lot of people say. But how true is that when it comes to an automotive corporations bottom line? AutoLooks takes a look at how this mentality has killed the soul of a few of the greats and even a few of the great images. So, follow us on a journey, as we search for our soul!

Lack of Automotive Fun

10/4/2022

Podcast Episode: 0117
Where has all the fun gone from the auto industry?

Lack of Fun - AutoLOoks

With better designs you would think that the automotive world has become more fun. Unfortunately this isn't true, as the automotive world has become stale. Less and less fun vehicles come out every year, as our automotive world gets inundated with more four door products. Can we change or are we doomed to this bland future fate?

Rise and Fall of the Minivan

7/26/2022

Podcast Episode: 0107
What Killed off the Minivan Craze and why did we ever like them?

Rise and Fall of the Minivan - AutoLooks

Minivans have been around a lot longer than most of us know of. But how did this market come to be so big during the 90's and early 2000's and yet disappear so quickly after the 2008 recession? This is one of those questions which AutoLooks knows the answer too. So, come with us, as we take a look at the rise and fall of the minivan marketplace.

Brand Loyalty

7/19/2022

Podcast Episode: 0106
Why do we love the automotive brands that we do?

Why is it that some of us are loyal to one only brand, while others just get what they like. This is one of those questions which people may only understand when they dive deep into the world automotive culture. Good news for you, that AutoLooks covers subjects like this, as we take a look at why some of us are loyal to the brands we love, on this weeks episode.

The Homer

4/19/2022

Podcast Episode: 0093
The Homer, a car built for the everyday man

AutoLooks the Homer

The Simpsons have always played with pop culture on the show. But how is it that one episode played on the automotive segment. The Homer was a car inspired by the everyday man (Homer) for the everyday man. So, what went wrong and why did Powell Motors fail. This and more are uncovered on this podcast episode.

Automotive Advertising

4/12/2022

Podcast Episode: 0092
AutoMotive Advertising in plain sight

Autolooks Automotive Advertising

Auto companies are using ingenious ways to get their products noticed and unlike other products out there, their products are in more places than you would think. Come along with AutoLooks as we look at how the auto companies of the world are making you more aware of their products then you think.

Toaster Cars

3/29/2022

Podcast Episode: 0090
Toaster cars of the world

Toaster Car

Photo by: R.D.J Media

We have all seen them and most of us have had the same thought. But what really defines a true toaster car. Can anything with a two-box layout be a considered one? AutoLooks takes a look at this question and helps you understand the background of the toaster car world.