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DriveChicagoDrive Chicago - (02/08/25) - LIVE at the 2025 Chicago Auto ShowJoin DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they broadcast from the 2025 Chicago Auto Show. Paul Eisenstein, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of TheDetroitBureau.com kicks off the program with his first impressions after last night's First Look for Charity. Ryan Patrick Joyce, Director of Interior Design at Rivian, tells us all about the new R2 & R3 models appearing at the show. Curt McAllister, Midwestern Public Relations Manager for Toyota Motors, North America details the latest version of the 4Runner and 46 other vehicles on display. Patricia Coppola, Product Specialist for Subaru has deta...2025-02-0843 min
Ron Ananian The Car DoctorClassic Car Doctor - December 27, 2014 - First Hour, Second Half - Ron Ananian, The Car DoctorRon Ananian, The Car Doctor opens this segment talking with Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau; thedetroitbureau.com.. They cover a wide range of topics from new for 2014 vehicle designs and models to the price of gas. Its a great look back and reminder of from where we have come from just 10 short years ago. Ron closes out the hour answering an email regarding problems someone is having with their 10 year old vehicle in the catalytic converter system; a 2004 Subaru with a constant check engine light. Is it worth the projected $4000 estimated price tag to repair? 2024-08-2817 min
Mobility Makers with 'JR MorningPaul Eisenstein ~ Mobility MakersMay 10, 2022 ~ Paul Eisenstein, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief of TheDetroitBureau.com, joins Guy Gordon for Mobility Makers.2022-05-1004 min
Mobility Makers with 'JR MorningPaul Eisenstein ~ Mobility MakersApril 26, 2022 ~ Paul Eisenstein, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief of TheDetroitBureau.com, joins Guy Gordon for Mobility Makers.2022-04-2606 min
Consumerpedia13 - Thinking About Buying an Electric Vehicle? Here's What You Need to KnowHigher gas prices have a lot of people thinking about making the switch to electric vehicles, and automakers are racing to provide customers with options—sedans, sports cars, SUVs, and trucks.
In this episode, we look at where things stand right now, what’s coming down the road, and things to consider before buying a plug-in hybrid or fully electric vehicle.
Special Guests: Paul Eisenstein, Automotive Journalist and Publisher of thedetroitbureau.com, and Mike Monticello, Manager of Road Tests & Reviews at Consumer Reports Autos
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How to Decide If a Hybr...2022-04-0724 minRon Ananian The Car DoctorThe Car Doctor - 12/25/21 - A Chat With Paul EisensteinRon talks with Paul Eisenstein of TheDetroitBureau.com, taking a look back towards 2021 and a look ahead to 2022. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-12-2535 min
To The Point with Marcus Amick2. Takeaways From the L.A. Auto ShowThe second episode of To the Point with Marcus Amick delves into some of the biggest takeaways from the recent 2021 LA Auto Show, with special guest Paul A. Eisenstein, a longtime auto industry insider. Episode 2 also zeroes in on the presence of some lesser-known car brands on the finalists list for the North American International Car, Truck and Utility of the Year (NACTOY) 2022 Awards, announced during the show. This Episode's GuestPaul A. Eisenstein is a contributor to NBC, Forbes Wheels and several other media outlets. He is also the publisher of TheDetroitBureau.co...2021-12-1715 minRon Ananian The Car DoctorThe Car Doctor - 11/13/21 - A Chat with Paul EisensteinRon spends this episode chatting with Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com about various auto topics. Visit our website at https://www.cardoctorshow.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-11-1335 min
The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Push for Electric Vehicles is On: Are Local Utilities the Weakest Link?Craig's guest is Paul Eisenstein, Publisher of TheDetroitBureau.com. The two discuss recent lengthy power outages for tens of thousands of Metro Detroit residents, and whether or not the uncertainty about the reliability of the local electric grid may impact people's faith in emerging electric vehicle technology. Will the government's push for electric vehicles force utilities to upgrade the existing infrastructure? Also, the two discuss how the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has begun an investigation into EV pioneer Tesla's "Automatic Pilot" systems, which have now been linked to a series of accidents. 2021-08-1731 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Automotive World is Changing At A Pace We Haven't Seen in Decades - A Conversation with Paul Eisenstein of TheDetroitBureau.comCraig's guest is Paul Eisenstein, publisher of The Detroit Bureau. They discuss a couple of big product announcements by Ford, plus the rapidly changing world of electric vehicles. The automotive world is undergoing a period of innovation that hasn't been seen since the earliest days of cars. 2021-06-2938 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitVW Pranks the Media - on March Fools Day?Craig's guest is Paul Eisenstein, Publisher of TheDetroitBureau.com. They talk about Volkswagen's April Fools prank that actually did fool a number of automotive journalists...who are none too pleased about it. The company issued a press release two days before the annual prank day, suggesting that they were changing the company name to "Voltswagen" to celebrate their investment into electric vehicles. Despite many of us assuming it was indeed a prank or a marketing gimmick, the company convinced some of the reporters that called that it was a permanent change. Craig and Paul also discuss criticism that GM has re...2021-04-0128 min
Cars YeahPaul Eisenstein from The Detroit BureauPaul Eisenstein is the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of TheDetroitBureau.com, the voice of the automotive world. He is an award-winning publisher, photographer, editor and one of the world’s most widely published automotive journalists. 2021-02-0849 minRon Ananian The Car DoctorThe Car Doctor- 12/26/20 - Women In Auto CareRon starts this episode talking with Jessica Toliuszis of Women in Auto Care : and talks with Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com on 2020 in review and looking ahead. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-12-2735 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitElectric Vehicles are Coming En Masse...Sooner Than You Might ThinkCraig's guest is Paul Eisenstein, publisher of TheDetroitBureau.Com about the increasing number of electric vehicles being announce by companies large and small. Charge life is getting longer, costs are coming down, and we'll have more choices than ever soon. Are consumers ready for the switch? 2020-10-2230 minRon Ananian The Car DoctorThe Car Doctor - 10/17/20 - Electric Vehicles and Auto Industry EmploymentRon starts this episode with a call on an 02 GMC Envoy with an intermittent crank/no start : takes a call on a 15 Subaru Outback that is intermittently draining the battery : and talks with Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com about electric vehicles and employment in the auto industry, among other topics. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-10-1735 minRon Ananian The Car DoctorThe Car Doctor - 9/26/20 - California Bans Internal Combustion Engine CarsRon starts this episode talking about the proposed California 2035 ban on the sales of internal combustion vehicles : takes a call on a 2000 Suburban looking for advice on changing the heater hoses : takes a call on a BMW M3 : talks with Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com on the California 2035 internal combustion vehicle ban : and ends the hour talking about the economic impact of electric vehicles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-09-2735 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Bronco Returns - and It Looks Pretty Darn Cool.Craig is joined by Paul Eisenstein of TheDetroitBureau.com to discuss Ford's unveiling of not one, but three new Bronco models. The company used some fairly unorthodox methods to unveil the new SUV's, which it hopes will put a big dent in Jeep's dominance of the off-road market. 2020-07-1630 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitNeighbors That Care: A New Way to Help Those That Are Helping All Of UsCraig talks with Paul Eisenstein of TheDetroitBureau.com about his new project, Neighbors That Care. As the nation struggles to battle the coronavirus, we are seeing devastating numbers of people falling victim to it. This time, it’s our doctors and nurses, our police officers, firefighters and EMS crews manning the front lines, and putting themselves in harm's way to protect us. These first responders are working nearly around the clock, facing overcrowded hospitals and shortages of medical equipment, while watching the situation grow more dire by the day. Then, in their rare moments off duty, they struggle to find...2020-04-1321 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Auto Industry Responds to Covid 19 - A Conversation About Their Efforts, and ChallengesCraig is joined by Paul Eisenstein, Publisher of TheDetroitBureau.com for a very frank discussion about the automakers' response to the Covid-19 threat. Also on the agenda is the cancellation of the upcoming Detroit Auto Show, and how well the companies are set up to ride out the ecomomic uncertainty we are all living with now. 2020-03-3031 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitWhat's New At the CES in Vegas? Also...The STRANGE Story of Carlos Ghosn.Today, Craig is joined by Paul Eisenstein, publisher of TheDetroitBureau.com about the latest automotive tech on display at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Also, they discuss the strange legal saga of former Renault / Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn. He recently escaped Japan as he was awaiting trial. 2020-01-0832 min
Jack Lessenberry Politics & PrejudicesIs American Democracy Really in Serious Danger?We have a President, Donald Trump, who often doesn’t appear to understand the nature of the presidency or its traditions. Nor does he seem to understand the central role of our Constitution.
Mr. Trump also doesn’t seem to recognize that in our system, the President is not just a political leader, he is the head of state, the symbol of our nation and its heritage to our people and the world.
It’s important to note that I am not talking here about his specific positions on the issues, but about his understanding of the nature of his job an...2020-01-0756 min
Ron Ananian The Car DoctorThe Car Doctor - 11/30/19 - The GM Electric CarsRon starts this episode with a call on a 15 Silverado where the radio doesn’t work in cold weather : takes a call with a general question on batteries : talks with Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com on GM electric cars and other automotive topics : talks about troubleshooting the latest air conditioning systems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2019-11-3035 min
Ron Ananian The Car DoctorThe Car Doctor - 9/21/19 - Electric Cars and The GM StrikeRon starts this episode with Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com discussing electric cars and the GM strike : takes a call on an 06 GMC Savannah where the Moog upper ball joints that broke when the vehicle was put on a lift : takes a call on a 99 Dodge RAM Cargo Van that stalls, has a check engine light and a P1389 code : talks about the role of computers in cars today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2019-09-2135 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThis is not your father's GM strike...and we celebrate the return of Pat Batcheller to the Craig Fahle show, at least on Mondays.Craig is joined by Paul Eisenstein of TheDetroitBureau.com to discuss the UAW strike against GM. Also, WDET news anchor Pat Batcheller returns! He and Craig talk all things Lions after the team's unexpected victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. 2019-09-1633 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitSticker shock? How much we are paying, and for how long when it comes to new cars.Craig talks with Paul Eisenstein of TheDetroitBureau.com about how much Americans are spending on new cars and trucks...and also about the failed partnership (so far) between FCA and Renault. Also, a chat with Rachel Alternative of the Alternative Foundation about their investment in an eastside Detroit neighborhood that needs a boost. 2019-06-1028 min
Ron Ananian The Car DoctorThe Car Doctor - 4/6/19 - MexicoRon starts this episode talking to Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com regarding the impact Mexico has on the auto industry : takes a call on an 18 F150 where the caller is asking about transmission fluid operating temperature and on setting tire pressure : takes a call on an 03 Dodge Dakota with questions on the ECM. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2019-04-0635 min
This Week in BusinessThe Auto Industry 2019: A Look AheadWe're featuring a series this month called “2019: A Look Ahead” and continue with a look at the future of the auto industry. In 2018, car makers announced the end of many lines of sedans and coupes to focus on more popular SUVs and trucks. Companies like Ford, General Motors and Toyota are looking to spend more resources on autonomous vehicles and electric cars. The companies are also dealing with rising interest rates and trade tariffs that impact steel prices as well as sales in China. If the disappointing reviews coming out of the motor city are a sign, 2019 could be a rough year for...2019-01-3029 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Craig Fahle Show on Deadline Detroit - Thursday, January 10, 2019Topics today include big news for the Ford Motor company in advance of next week's auto show. Paul Eisenstein of TheDetroitBureau.com is our guest. Also, we'll discuss the "tsunami of waste" responsible for the giant sinkhole in Macomb County, and the change in political power in Oakland County. 2019-01-1032 min
Ron Ananian The Car DoctorThe Car Doctor - 12/1/18- The GM LayoffsRon starts this episode with a story of a Jeep with auto aiming headlights – takes a call on a 2000 Ford Excursion that is literally blowing plugs out of the head : takes a call on a 2000 Camry where the passenger floor gets wet when it rains : takes a call on a 13 Impala with questions on the 5 qt transmission fluid change : talks to Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com about the announced GM layoffs and closings in addition to the LA Auto Show : takes a call on a 2003 Subaru Baha with drivetrain problems : and ends the hour talking about his ride in a 2016 Do...2018-12-0135 minThis Week in BusinessWharton Experts on The Great Recession, 10 Years Later - Part 2Business Radio Special: The Great Recession: What's Changed in 10 years Part 2 About one in five workers in the U.S, lost their job in the beginning of the Great Recession and many of them never recovered. What has happened to the millions of people who settled for work below the level in which they were qualified, for less pay? With an improved unemployment number today at 4%, compared to the height of the recession when the unemployment rate peaked at 10 %, the wages are not catching up with the jobs. To look deeper at the impact of The Grea...2018-09-201h 36
Emily T Gail Talk StoryEmily T Gail Talk Story-Paul and Jennifer Eisenstein: TheDetroitBureau.comPaul and Jennifer Eisenstein and I met up at the Fish and The Hog in Waimea on Hawaii Island. I've known Paul Eisenstein, Automotive Journalist TheDetroitBureau.com since the late 1970's in Detroit when he was with WXYZ Channel 7 and a regular at Emily's Across the Street. However, we had not seen each other for 35+ years. Paul & Jennifer were on the Kona Coast for the roll out of the 2018 Hyundai Kona at the beautiful Mauna Kea Resort. I call Kona home. I call Detroit home. I feel a part of both communities and like many Detroiters who I meet...2018-03-2912 min
Emily T Gail Talk StoryEmily T Gail Talk Story-Paul and Jennifer Eisenstein: TheDetroitBureau.comPaul and Jennifer Eisenstein and I met up at the Fish and The Hog in Waimea on Hawaii Island. I've known Paul Eisenstein, Automotive Journalist TheDetroitBureau.com since the late 1970's in Detroit when he was with WXYZ Channel 7 and a regular at Emily's Across the Street. However, we had not seen each other for 35+ years. Paul & Jennifer were on the Kona Coast for the roll out of the 2018 Hyundai Kona at the beautiful Mauna Kea Resort. I call Kona home. I call Detroit home. I feel a part of both communities and like many Detroiters who I meet up...2018-03-2912 min
Ron Ananian The Car DoctorThe Car Doctor - 10/14/17 - The GM Electric CarRon starts this episode talking to Paul Eisenstein from thedetroitbureau.com about GM’s electric car announcement, and talks to callers about various car issues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2017-10-1535 min
Ron Ananian The Car DoctorThe Car Doctor, August 19, Hr 2, Paul EisensteinRon's guest is Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com. They discuss a myriad of topics such as auto leasing and the DeLorean that Paul is watching on a test track as they speak. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2017-08-2035 min
Autoline After HoursAAH #186 - The Supercar Segment has Hit its PeakThis week the AAH team gets out its crystal ball to see what is in store for the industry in the next few years. Michael Robinet from IHS will be on hand to help us do just that. We'll ask him to map out the state of the global industry in the years ahead. Plus, we'll take a look at future vehicles through the prism of the spectacle known stateside as the Geneva Motor Show. Paul Eisenstein from TheDetroitBureau.com has spent the last several days at this massive show, and he'll tell us what cars to watch. Plus, we'll...2013-03-081h 01Autoline After HoursAutoline After Hours 31 - My Tank is FULL!Could more news have been crammed into one week? Hardly. GM decides to keep Opel, Ford posts a billion-dollar profit and Toyota gets in trouble with NHTSA. All that, plus the After Hours guys are all whipped after a nine-hour marathon press conference at Chrysler. So what does Fiat’s wizkid have up his sleeve? Find out in today’s show as John McElroy is joined by regulars Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist and David Welch of BusinessWeek as well as guest panelist Paul Eisenstein from TheDetroitBureau.com.2009-11-061h 03