https://simplecast.com 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. en Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:00:12 +0000 https://autotown-with-jamie-butters.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/51e42878-f1e7-4a15-8016-b011524d9dac/5fa22941-8e2d-4afe-b7d3-4cde7d80ba65/3000x3000/autotownpodtile052726.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://autotown-with-jamie-butters.simplecast.com episodic 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. Jamie Butters false https://feeds.simplecast.com/DOO2qlVm auto,auto industry,automotive,vehicle Cumulus Media curtis.paul@cumulus.com bc24bd9a-ccf2-4138-a74f-bc169b5ed0ce Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Media) https://autotown-with-jamie-butters.simplecast.com/episodes/autotown-f-150-uaw-and-lincolns-future-IRSDeV3z Autotown ~ F-150, UAW, and Lincoln’s Future Cumulus Media 00:37:50 June 13, 2026 ~ Host Jamie Butters discusses Ford’s F-Series production, the impact of the Gordie Howe Bridge on US-Canada trade, and the Detroit automakers’ potential return to the sedan market. June 13, 2026 ~ Host Jamie Butters discusses Ford’s F-Series production, the impact of the Gordie Howe Bridge on US-Canada trade, and the Detroit automakers’ potential return to the sedan market. false full 4 48fa33ff-0467-4d8a-b8bb-9e0f27da4338 Sat, 6 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Media) https://autotown-with-jamie-butters.simplecast.com/episodes/autotown-auto-industry-shifts-prices-tech-consumer-choices-kEDcUSST Autotown ~ Auto Industry Shifts: Prices, Tech, & Consumer Choices Cumulus Media 00:37:50 June 6, 2026 ~ Host Jamie Butters talks with Bryan Nesbitt, GM’s VP of Global Design, about his expanded role, the new Foundations design team, and the challenges of vehicle design in a competitive market. He later explores the Ram 1500, pickup truck market competition, and the impact of gas prices on consumer choices, noting the rise of hybrid sales and the complexity of EV adoption. June 6, 2026 ~ Host Jamie Butters talks with Bryan Nesbitt, GM’s VP of Global Design, about his expanded role, the new Foundations design team, and the challenges of vehicle design in a competitive market. He later explores the Ram 1500, pickup truck market competition, and the impact of gas prices on consumer choices, noting the rise of hybrid sales and the complexity of EV adoption. false full 3 9f06fca3-127c-4ef7-8273-788d10b889ed Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Media) https://autotown-with-jamie-butters.simplecast.com/episodes/autotown-motorsports-driving-auto-sales-supply-chains-and-policy-NW67qdwl Autotown ~ Motorsports: Driving Auto Sales, Supply Chains, and Policy Cumulus Media 00:37:50 May 30, 2026 ~ Host Jamie Butters explores the improved relationships between automakers and suppliers, rising oil prices, and the uncertainty surrounding the USMCA renegotiation. Lance Woelfer of American Honda noted strong vehicle demand and Honda’s advantageous position due to its hybrid sales and North American production. The discussion also focused on motorsports’ role in marketing and engineering. May 30, 2026 ~ Host Jamie Butters explores the improved relationships between automakers and suppliers, rising oil prices, and the uncertainty surrounding the USMCA renegotiation. Lance Woelfer of American Honda noted strong vehicle demand and Honda’s advantageous position due to its hybrid sales and North American production. The discussion also focused on motorsports’ role in marketing and engineering. false full 2 cf2b210b-63ca-402a-be78-e03003dcb0ff Sat, 23 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Media) https://autotown-with-jamie-butters.simplecast.com/episodes/autotown-may-22-2026-JkYRXcEk Autotown ~ China’s EV Expansion and VW’s Crossroads Cumulus Media 00:37:49 May 23, 2026 ~ In the inaugural episode of Autotown, Jamie Butters is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Joe White to break down the latest headlines and trends driving the auto business. They then sit down with John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, for a clear-eyed look at China’s aggressive global EV push and what it means for U.S. automakers. Plus, Jessica Caldwell of Edmunds goes deep on Volkswagen, from strategy to market performance. Listen in to understand the global power shifts, competitive pressures, and real-world dynamics shaping the future of the auto industry. May 23, 2026 ~ In the inaugural episode of Autotown, Jamie Butters is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Joe White to break down the latest headlines and trends driving the auto business. They then sit down with John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, for a clear-eyed look at China’s aggressive global EV push and what it means for U.S. automakers. Plus, Jessica Caldwell of Edmunds goes deep on Volkswagen, from strategy to market performance. Listen in to understand the global power shifts, competitive pressures, and real-world dynamics shaping the future of the auto industry. false full 1