AutoLooks Podcast

AutoLooks Podcast

The untold stories from an automotive world. Follow AutoLooks as they take you on a journey through the automotive industry and the untold stories about it.

Episodes

July 23, 2024 22 mins

    How can a band who hardly sings about cars, be so famous in the automotive world?  AutoLooks takes a look at how ZZ Top became an automotive icon and how they influenced many parts of the automotive marketplace.

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     How did Pixar come up with all of the products from the Cars movie?  AutoLooks takes a look at which cars they used and how they blended a few others to make some seem like originals.

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July 9, 2024 24 mins

    Can a movie make such a difference on the world, that it wasn't even noticed by most of the general public?  AutoLooks takes a look at how Cars influenced the world without anyone even knowing they were doing it.  Come with us as we discover how this children's movie influenced the world.

 

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July 2, 2024 24 mins

    Why do we all love movies with a few cool cars in them?  AutoLooks takes a look at our love affair with cars in movies.  From the best car chase movies to just a few with some great cars, we tend to love some movies which are a bit questionable, but there is a reason for it and we are here to talk about why.

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June 24, 2024 21 mins

    How did we end up with Charger / Challenger siblings when they were both dedicated muscle cars in the beginning?  AutoLooks takes a look at how these two products, wound up on the same platform with only one winning there ultimate battle.

 

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June 17, 2024 17 mins

    Why do siblings have to fight with each other, can't they all just get along.  Even in the automotive world this isn't true and the reasons behind internal siblings is deeper than you think.  Follow AutoLooks as we take a look at why companies create sibling rivalries and their overall benefits to both companies involved.

 

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June 10, 2024 25 mins

    Why do companies release such odd vehicles into a market which may not want them?   AutoLooks takes a look at the reasons behind some of the greatest automotive oddities in history, as to why their companies tried their hand at this marketplace.

 

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June 3, 2024 20 mins

   You may never want to own one, but if you need to move lots of stuff, they are the best vehicle for the job.  Vans may not be your first choice for personal transportation, but they have been around longer than the any other segment.  Follow AutoLooks as we take a look at the history of the Van marketplace. 

 

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May 27, 2024 21 mins

    Can they be real and what truly defines an automotive unicorn?  AutoLooks takes a look at the world of automotive unicorns, those great products which were just not appreciated in our world.  Find out about some of the great products and more on this podcast.

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May 20, 2024 19 mins

    Where did all the sports cars go and will they ever come back?  With a lost generation of fun now behind us, can we make up some lost market share with the reintroduction of some new sports cars.  AutoLooks takes a look at how the sports car market is starting to grow again and what happened over the past, as it seemed that our fun little rides seemed to all disappear.

 

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May 13, 2024 34 mins

    Where did it come from and why was it here?  AutoLooks takes a look at the concept behind the original Type 2 all the way up to why it had to leave us, as we dive deep into the history of the Type 2 Microbus from Volkswagen.

 

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May 6, 2024 19 mins

     Do you really need a vehicle when you live in a major city?  Some automakers don't think so, as you may only require a monthly subscription plan to be mobile in the future.  But why would any automaker want to do this?  AutoLooks takes a look at the future of mobility as we uncover what a few automakers and current subscription providers are cooking up to add onto our future monthly bills.

 

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April 29, 2024 17 mins

    How do you build a manufacturing plant without securing the raw materials you require?  Canada thinks they have an answer to this question with their new battery plants.  But can they catch up to the manufacturing process in time to keep their own economy circular?  AutoLooks will take a look at this question on this podcast.

 

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April 23, 2024 23 mins

    Why are our roads getting worse, if more people are riding the bus?  AutoLooks takes a look at the reason why our roads are getting worse, as we transition to an EV future.  They may seem good for the environment, but not for our pocketbooks and tax system.

 

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April 16, 2024 18 mins

    Can a little chaos help build our autonomous technology faster?  AutoLooks takes a look at how adding in a little chaos, may be what we need to help speed up development of autonomous technology.   Follow us as we dive deep inside the chaotic world to see how planning for the unforeseen may help you grow faster.

 

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April 8, 2024 24 mins

    Africa is the last automotive frontier, but how can it help us build the future of the automotive world?  AutoLooks takes a look at how Africa's well connected countries and growth chaos could help us expand our current technology.  Africa can be our key to an automotive future, but how?  Listen in to find out.

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March 30, 2024 27 mins

    Can you find all of the Easter Eggs which the bunny left for you?  Grab your baskets as AutoLooks takes a look at the how and why, the auto industry hides Easter Eggs in vehicles.  You might be surprised as to what you may find inside your vehicle and the reason behind it being there.

 

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March 25, 2024 22 mins

    We all know the answer to the question, but how do the Ghostbusters get to their jobs?  You could say in style, or you could say, in a big classic car.  AutoLooks takes a look at how one classic Cadillac ambulance meant as means of travel, became one of the biggest cult cars of all time.

 

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March 19, 2024 22 mins

    Does Ireland have an auto industry and how has it contributed to the automotive world?  AutoLooks takes a look at the Irish auto industry as a whole to see how it helped shape the auto industry in Europe and had ties to one of the largest auto makers out there.

 

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March 12, 2024 24 mins

    How does a children's television show help us see how vehicles help us in our everyday life?  AutoLooks takes a look at how Paw Patrol not only entertains our children, but showcases how each situation requires a different vehicle to do the job.  It's not just about Ryder and his pups, Paw Patrol is about the vehicles.

 

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