Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, December 2, 2025

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

Detroit – The mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 is the highest performance ‘Vette ever. Lingenfelter Engineering’s Ken Lingenfelter talks about how his shop brings even more performance with supercharged and 427-cubic inch engines. 2 min. Originally aired December 2, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Season 7, Podcast 273: Lingenfelter mods for Corvette C8

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, December 2, 2025
Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News
Detroit &ndash; The mid-engine Chevy Corvette C8 is the highest performance &lsquo;Vette ever. Lingenfelter Engineering&rsquo;s Ken Lingenfelter talks about how his shop brings even more performance with supercharged and 427-cubic inch engines. 2 min. Originally aired December 2, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF
Headline: Car Radio, Season 7, Podcast 273: Lingenfelter mods for Corvette C8

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Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, March 31, 2026

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

Michigan Central, Detroit – At the 2026 Ford Racing Season Launch, Vaughn Gittin Jr. talks about the coming Mustang and Bronco RTRs. Is he the new Carroll Shelby? Gittin Jr. on what drove him to create the new Ford hellions. 2 min. Originally aired March 31, 2026 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Season 7, Podcast 272: Is Gittin Jr. the new Shelby?

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, March 31, 2026
Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News
Michigan Central, Detroit &ndash; At the 2026 Ford Racing Season Launch, Vaughn Gittin Jr. talks about the coming Mustang and Bronco RTRs. Is he the new Carroll Shelby? Gittin Jr. on what drove him to create the new Ford hellions. 2 min. Originally aired March 31, 2026 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF
Headline: Car Radio, Season 7, Podcast 272: Is Gittin Jr. the new Shelby?

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Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, March 24, 2026

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

Westlake, California – The Chevy Bolt is back with its first model since 2023. The second-gen EV is comprehensively updated with better range, interior, and Google Built-in infotainment. Payne digs into the details with Executive Chief Engineer Mandi Damman. 2 min. Originally aired March 24, 2026 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Season 7, Podcast 271: Chevy Bolt back Damman

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, March 24, 2026
Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News
Westlake, California &ndash; The Chevy Bolt is back with its first model since 2023. The second-gen EV is comprehensively updated with better range, interior, and Google Built-in infotainment. Payne digs into the details with Executive Chief Engineer Mandi Damman. 2 min. Originally aired March 24, 2026 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF
Headline: Car Radio, Season 7, Podcast 271: Chevy Bolt back Damman

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Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, March 5, 2026

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

Orange County, California - Subaru has brought to market three SUV EVs – Uncharted, Solterra, and Trailseeker – to sell across from its SUV ICE lineup of Crosstrek, Forester, Outback. Payne talks with Trailseeker product manager Garrick Goh on the midsize SUV. 2 min. Originally aired March 5, 2026 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Season 7, Podcast 270: Subaru Trailseeker mngr Garrick Goh

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, March 5, 2026
Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News
Orange County, California - Subaru has brought to market three SUV EVs &ndash; Uncharted, Solterra, and Trailseeker &ndash; to sell across from its SUV ICE lineup of Crosstrek, Forester, Outback. Payne talks with Trailseeker product manager Garrick Goh on the midsize SUV. 2 min. Originally aired March 5, 2026 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF
Headline: Car Radio, Season 7, Podcast 270: Subaru Trailseeker mngr Garrick Goh

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Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, December 30, 2025

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

For 2026, the Team Penske #12 car has a new driver, David Malukas. Malukas on what make Team Penske different: “Everything has meaning, has purpose,” he begins. “There’s an environment Roger has created, it’s really good chemistry.” 2 min. Originally aired December 30, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Season 6, Podcast 269: Driver Malukas on the Penske difference

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, December 30, 2025
Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News
For 2026, the Team Penske #12 car has a new driver, David Malukas. Malukas on what make Team Penske different: &ldquo;Everything has meaning, has purpose,&rdquo; he begins. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s an environment Roger has created, it&rsquo;s really good chemistry.&rdquo; 2 min. Originally aired December 30, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF
Headline: Car Radio, Season 6, Podcast 269: Driver Malukas on the Penske difference

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Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, December 18, 2025

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

The gas bags are out, gas cars are back in. For years we heard it from elites: EVs were the future. The EPA, The New York Times, Jennifer Granholm, Will Ferrel, automotive media – they told us in unison that the world was going electric and, if the US didn’t follow, it would be left behind. EVs were inevitable. Until they weren’t. What elites forgot was the US became the world’s richest economy– not by following the rest of the planet’s socialist lemmings over a cliff – but by giving consumers choice in a free market. In 2025, EV demand waned. It’s not that shoppers don’t like EVs, they just like gas cars better. 2 min. Originally aired December 18, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Season 6, Podcast 268: Payne on gas bags out, gas cars in

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, December 18, 2025
Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News
The gas bags are out, gas cars are back in. For years we heard it from elites: EVs were the future. The EPA, The New York Times, Jennifer Granholm, Will Ferrel, automotive media &ndash; they told us in unison that the world was going electric and, if the US didn&rsquo;t follow, it would be left behind. EVs were inevitable. Until they weren&rsquo;t. What elites forgot was the US became the world&rsquo;s richest economy&ndash; not by following the rest of the planet&rsquo;s socialist lemmings over a cliff &ndash; but by giving consumers choice in a free market. In 2025, EV demand waned. It&rsquo;s not that shoppers don&rsquo;t like EVs, they just like gas cars better. 2 min. Originally aired December 18, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF
Headline: Car Radio, Season 6, Podcast 268: Payne on gas bags out, gas cars in

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Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, December 23, 2025

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

Car shoppers had plenty of choices in 2025 as auto grocery shelves were teeming with goods. At The Detroit News, we’re biased towards value, style, innovation, and performance - and we choose our Vehicle of the Year accordingly. As Detroit News auto critic, I tested 59 new cars this year from the compact, $24,000 Nissan Sentra gas-sipper to the posh, $82,000 Lucid Gravity EV. For Vehicle of the Year, I reduced that list to three finalists: Mazda CX-30, Chevy Corvette ZR1, Dodge Charger SIXpack. 2 min. Originally aired December 23, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Season 6, Podcast 267: 2025 Detroit News Vehicle of the Year

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, December 23, 2025
Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News
Car shoppers had plenty of choices in 2025 as auto grocery shelves were teeming with goods. At The Detroit News, we&rsquo;re biased towards value, style, innovation, and performance - and we choose our Vehicle of the Year accordingly. As Detroit News auto critic, I tested 59 new cars this year from the compact, $24,000 Nissan Sentra gas-sipper to the posh, $82,000 Lucid Gravity EV. For Vehicle of the Year, I reduced that list to three finalists: Mazda CX-30, Chevy Corvette ZR1, Dodge Charger SIXpack. 2 min. Originally aired December 23, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF
Headline: Car Radio, Season 6, Podcast 267: 2025 Detroit News Vehicle of the Year

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Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, November 25, 2025

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

Scottsdale, Arizona – The Nissan Sentra is all-new for 2026. Vehicle Product Manager Mark Zoba talks about major upgrades in styling and tech as Sentra looks to attract new, younger buyers. Zoba says that producing affordable cars like the Sentra and Versa are important to bringing in first-time buyers – 40% of whom stick with the brand and buy more models. 2 min. Originally aired November 25, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Season 6, Podcast 266: Nissan Sentra w Product Planner Zoba

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, November 25, 2025
Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News
Scottsdale, Arizona &ndash; The Nissan Sentra is all-new for 2026. Vehicle Product Manager Mark Zoba talks about major upgrades in styling and tech as Sentra looks to attract new, younger buyers. Zoba says that producing affordable cars like the Sentra and Versa are important to bringing in first-time buyers &ndash; 40% of whom stick with the brand and buy more models. 2 min. Originally aired November 25, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF
Headline: Car Radio, Season 6, Podcast 266: Nissan Sentra w Product Planner Zoba

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Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, November 20, 2025

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

Braselton, Georgia – At the 2025 Petit Le Mans season finale of the IMSA Weathertech Sportscar series in Road Atlanta, IMSA President John Doonan talks about the series’ maturity, attraction to Detroit automakers, and mix of brands. “Motorsport is the most authentic way to market your brand,” said Doonan. 2 min. Originally aired November 20, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Season 6, Podcast 265: Doonan on state of IMSA Weathertech series

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, November 20, 2025
Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News
Braselton, Georgia &ndash; At the 2025 Petit Le Mans season finale of the IMSA Weathertech Sportscar series in Road Atlanta, IMSA President John Doonan talks about the series&rsquo; maturity, attraction to Detroit automakers, and mix of brands. &ldquo;Motorsport is the most authentic way to market your brand,&rdquo; said Doonan. 2 min. Originally aired November 20, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF
Headline: Car Radio, Season 6, Podcast 265: Doonan on state of IMSA Weathertech series

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Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, November 18, 2025

Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News

Tochigi, Japan – I got a sneak peak of Prelude before it hits dealer lots in January. It was easy on the eyes and easy to drive fast as I flogged it on the streets of Ann Arbor and on Honda’s test track in Japan If you want a manual, $40,000 Honda, get a Civic Type R. But if you’re looking for a $40k looker with useful hatchback and 500 miles of range, the Prelude is just the ticket. 2 min. Originally aired November 18, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF

Headline: Car Radio, Season 6, Podcast 264: Payne on Honda Prelude

Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, November 18, 2025
Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News
Tochigi, Japan &ndash; I got a sneak peak of Prelude before it hits dealer lots in January. It was easy on the eyes and easy to drive fast as I flogged it on the streets of Ann Arbor and on Honda&rsquo;s test track in Japan If you want a manual, $40,000 Honda, get a Civic Type R. But if you&rsquo;re looking for a $40k looker with useful hatchback and 500 miles of range, the Prelude is just the ticket. 2 min. Originally aired November 18, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF
Headline: Car Radio, Season 6, Podcast 264: Payne on Honda Prelude

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Veteran Detroit News auto columnist Henry Payne in a weekly car talk podcast.

Car Radio with Henry Payne

Veteran Detroit News auto columnist Henry Payne brings you his takes on the state of cars and the car industry.

Veteran Detroit News auto columnist Henry Payne brings you his takes on the state of cars and the car industry.

Car Radio with Henry Payne

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