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Autotown with Jamie Butters

Jamie Butters
Electric Vehicles
China
General Motors
USMCA
Stellantis
Automotive Industry
China Auto Market
UAW
Average Marketed Price
Tesla
Ford Motor Company
Mobile Service
Cybersecurity
Autonomous Vehicles
Curbee
Xiaomi
National Security
Lincoln
Artificial Intelligence
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

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 Mike Austin, executive editor of Road & Track, to discuss the Ford Fathom and what’s next for U.S. auto sales.

They Stop at the Coffee Shop to chat with Art Wheaton, director of Labor Studies at Cornell Unive... more

Jamie Butters is joined by guest co-host Larry Vellequette, senior staff reporter and columnist for Automotive News to discuss the companies he covers: Toyota, Subaru and Mazda.

Then Jamie returns to the Michigan International Speedway to Browse the... more

Jamie Butters is joined by guest co-host Keith Naughton from Bloomberg News to take Ford’s latest results for a Drive Around the Block.

They Stop at the Coffee Shop to chat with consultant and author Michael Dunne about Chinese automakers and their ... more

Host Jamie Butters is joined by guest co-host Gary Vasilash to discuss the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Ford’s partnership with Geely, affordability and customer satisfaction.

Jamie visits the Michigan International Speedway to Browse the Deal... more

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Juan Acosta
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Mike Murphy
CEO of the American EV Jobs Alliance
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Kate Kalutkiewicz
Trade Practice Lead at McLarty Associates
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Henry Payne
Car critic at The Detroit News
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Episode: Autotown Radio — July 18, 2026

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Jamie Butters
Host of Autotown/WJR; automotive journalist

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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 10 — Nora Eckert, Jana Askeland, Chris Thomas
Q: What kinds of things are you looking at these days, Chris?
Chris explains three focus areas: physical AI, holistic robotics, and defense-oriented dual-use technologies, emphasizing the private sector's role in advancing innovation quickly.
Autotown Radio — Kalea Hall, Scott Krugger, Patrick Masterson
Q: How do you see the impact of this 250 celebration on sales or brand perception?
Krugger notes that he is not the sales guy, but from a design perspective the celebrations reinforce brand heritage and customer connection, while specific editions use stars, stripes, and color schemes to honor American legacy across Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler.
Autotown Radio — Kalea Hall, Scott Krugger, Patrick Masterson
Q: Tell me, how long has the design teams been working on this thing?
Scott Krugger explains that the design teams have been working on the America 250 editions for several months, aiming for cohesion across all four brands and leveraging heritage with color palettes and graphics that celebrate American origins.
Autotown Podcast 5 — Lindsay VanHulle, Dariusz Mikulski, Jennifer Tisdale
Q: What do you think about the current EV strategy as automakers gauge demand and tax incentives?
The conversation suggests that manufacturers are adopting nuanced strategies, with some expanding EVs and others pivoting to hybrids or more incremental EV programs, balancing profitability with market demand and policy timing.
Autotown Podcast 6 — Dan Shine, Amit Chandarana
Q: How does mobile service affect ROI for dealerships?
ROI is driven by lower capital expenditure for mobile units versus full service bays, higher utilization of staff, and potential for customer retention and incremental sales, with some dealers testing pricing models and sometimes waiving the fee for loyalty.

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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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