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Autotown with Jamie Butters

Jamie Butters
USMCA
Electric Vehicles
China
General Motors
Stellantis
Ford Motor Company
Tariffs
JD Power
Gas Prices
Detroit
Automotive Industry
UAW
Tesla
China Auto Market
Average Marketed Price
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Electric Vehicle
Evs
Mobile Service
Cybersecurity

Automotive journalist Jamie Butters dives deep weekly into discussions with auto industry experts on the current happenings into the industry. Make sure you pull over when you get to Autotown every Saturday at 7 a.m. on WJR.

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Jamie Butters is joined by guest co-host Jordyn Grzelewski to talk about trade relations between the U.S. and Canada, robot technicians, and funding for a mobility startup.

They Stop at the Coffee Shop to chat with Johannes Ariens, CEO of Zero Rang... more

Jamie Butters is joined by Joann Muller, transportation correspondent at Axios, to discuss the trade war with Canada and smart headlights.

They Stop at the Coffee Shop with Erin Keating, executive analyst at Cox Automotive, about the resilient Ameri... more

Jamie Butters is joined by Michael Martinez, reporter at Automotive News, to discuss Ford’s product plans and the proliferation of in-car AI assistants.

Acura sales chief Jessika Laudermilk discusses the Nexera Vision concept car the brand revealed ... more

Jamie Butters is joined by guest co-host Stephanie Brinley to discuss electric vehicle registrations and plans for the next Jeep Cherokee.

They Stop at the Coffee Shop to talk with Glen DeVos, CEO of MicroVision, the solid-state lidar company, abou... more

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Recent Guests

Micky Bly
Senior Vice President for Global Propulsion Systems Engineering
Stellantis
Episode: Autotown Radio 13 — Jordyn Grzelewski, Micky Bly, Mark Stewart
Mark Stewart
CEO
Goodyear
Episode: Autotown Radio 13 — Jordyn Grzelewski, Micky Bly, Mark Stewart
Srini Rajagopalan
Vice President at JD Power
JD Power
Episode: Autotown Podcast 12 — Jackie Charniga, Srini Rajagopalan
Arthur Wheaton
Director of Labor Studies at Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations
Cornell University
Episode: Autotown Radio 12 — Mike Austin, Art Wheaton, Elena Ciccotelli
Elena Ciccotelli
Host of the EVs for Everyone Podcast
EVs for Everyone
Episode: Autotown Radio 12 — Mike Austin, Art Wheaton, Elena Ciccotelli
Wayne Yount
OE tire category manager, Michelin
Michelin
Episode: Autotown Podcast 11 — Larry Vellequette, Wayne Yount
Michael Dunne
CEO of Dunne Insights; China auto industry expert
Dunne Insights
Episode: Autotown Radio 11 — Keith Naughton, Michael Dunne, Scotty Reiss
Scotty Reiss
Founder of A Girls Guide to Cars; automotive journalist
A Girls Guide to Cars
Episode: Autotown Radio 11 — Keith Naughton, Michael Dunne, Scotty Reiss
Matt Simpson
Director of Ford Customization
Ford Motor Company
Episode: Autotown Podcast 10 — Gary Vasilash, Matt Simpson

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Jamie Butters
Host of Autotown/WJR; automotive journalist

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
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Strong guest lineup and in-depth analysis that connects policy to real-world outcomes.
Great balance of market, policy, and consumer-focused discussions; informative for sponsors and guests alike.
Thoughtful auto-industry coverage with practical insights.

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Autotown Radio — Auto Industry Shifts: Prices, Tech, & Consumer Choices
Q: In your experience, Elizabeth, do higher gas prices push more people toward EVs or hybrids?
Historically there was a correlation between gas prices and EV consideration, but over time the bigger drivers have been availability, infrastructure, incentives, and total cost of ownership rather than price alone.
Autotown Radio — Motorsports: Driving Auto Sales, Supply Chains, and Policy
Q: What is the status and potential impact of USMCA renegotiations on suppliers and automakers?
The renegotiation creates uncertainty that affects investment and planning; the August/July timelines and potential changes in content rules and tariff structures could shift where and how products are built, influencing supply chains and costs.
Autotown Radio — Motorsports: Driving Auto Sales, Supply Chains, and Policy
Q: What are the key differences between IndyCar and IMSA racing, and why do brands care about both?
IndyCar is sprint-focused with single-driver commitments, while IMSA is endurance-based with multi-class competition; brands participate in both to showcase different technologies and to maximize fan exposure and technology transfer.
Autotown Radio — Motorsports: Driving Auto Sales, Supply Chains, and Policy
Q: Is the old adage 'win on Sunday, sell on Monday' still relevant for automakers from a marketing perspective?
Yes, it remains relevant as a marketing narrative and brand-building tool, but there is significant engineering and cultural value in racing that translates into product development and organizational agility.
Autotown Podcast 11 — Larry Vellequette, Wayne Yount
Q: What is a key factor behind Toyota's current profitability strategy in North America?
The approach prioritizes maintaining strong partnerships with dealers and suppliers and managing the long-term health of the ecosystem, even if it means softer short-term results.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Autotown

What is Autotown about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly automotive briefing that blends market analysis, policy shifts, and technology trends with practitioner-focused storytelling. Across episodes, listeners hear roundtable discussions with journalists, analysts, and industry insiders, covering earnings, supply chains, EV incentives, and showroom experiences, paired with hands-on segments about dealership services, design, and connected-car tech. Noteworthy are long-form interviews and Coffee Shop style chats that pull back the curtain on strategic decisions at automakers, policy impacts, and cross-border trade, making it valuable for brand partners, sponsors, and professionals tracking the shifting auto landscape.

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