John Paul - Car Doctor Radio Podcast

In this full show podcast we talk with journalist Cliff Atiyeh about the happenings at the NY Auto Show what he has been doing with Car and Driver, Car Gurus, Forbes and what he has coming up in the future. Cliff is also VP of the www.nempa.org 

With the growth of electric vehicles will there be enough electricity to go around. Jake Navarro answers those questions and more. 

We talk with Mark Trostle Head of Ram Truck and Mopar Design at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles about the Drive for Design program to help young students find their way to design school. Interesting note, Mark won this contest when he was a student.

Paul Fernandez is the General Manager at Automotive Touchup and takes us through the products that they can supply to touch up, repair and repaint just about any car and even motorcycles and guitars 

Brian Moody is at the Kia Booth at the NY Auto Show and gives us some insights to what is happening at both the show and the industry  

Jim Owens is the Ford Mustang marketing manager and a die hard Mustang fan 

Ted Ryan was at the NY Auto Show with one of the most beautiful cars made the Lincoln Mark II

In this episode we talk with Massachusetts State Representative Steven Howitt who recently filed a bill to help prevent catalytic converter theft. Steve is also quite the car guy and passionate about the old car hobby. Plus we chat with our listeners both old and new. 

Do you get tired of driving the same car after  6 months or a year, there is and answer, a subscription service. Just like switching phones when the latest model comes out now you can switch cars. Ceo of Finn Auto (https://www.finn.auto/en-US) Max-Josef Meier calls in from Germany and gives us all the details. Plus an update on a WORX impact wrench and they  handled a problem 

In this episode we talk with Jason Buckles of Bolt lock about keeping your trailer secure. Also we give away a complete trailer set of Bolt locks (www.boltlocks.com)  to a luck listener. And a positive warranty experience with my Shell portable jump pack. 

In this episode we talk with Empire Car Cover's Scott Shemtov www.empirecovers.com About choosing the right cover for your car. Additionally we reviewed the WORX 1/2 20-volt impact wrench and talked with our listeners from West Palm Beach Florida to Bridgewater Massachusetts. Bonus Scott created a Car Doctor discount code, put Car Doctor in the Car Cover order page and get 20 percent off. 

We talk with old friend and PR professional Mike Geylin the editor of www.thebrakereport.com as well as what is going on in the auto industry. Then is was all about batteries with a full slate of callers 

Are electric vehicles cleaner than gasoline cars when you factor in battery production, the answer may surprise you. Give it a listen and learn along with me 

In this episode we talk with Consumer Report's Mike Quincy about CR's top picks for cars and trucks https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm Then I review the Mercedes Benz GLE 450, talk with our listeners and even get a cocktail tip from Mike after a day of shoveling snow. 

In this episode I talk with one of the best motor sports announcers Brian Lohnes about drag racing, his podcast-- Dork-O-Motive and talk with our regular listeners  

In this bonus episode we talk with the director of Ford's Driving Skills for Life program 

In this program we talk with Kelly Funkhouser of Consumer Reports  https://www.consumerreports.org/ about vehicle safety systems and driver monitor systems. We then review the Cadillac XT4 and chat with our radio family, where one listener leaves me speechless. 

in This episode we talk about new Everglades edition Bronco 

In this episode we talk with Ford's ETransit brand manager Drew Walker about the all new all electric Transit van 

In this episode we talk Matt McAlear about a new job opening at Dodge as Chief Donut Maker. The job is only temporary but - Dodge has opened a search across U.S for the greatest automotive job in the world, a one year gig as brand ambassador with a $150,000 salary, a Hellcat as a company car, and more.