The $1,000 Car Payment?! What Experian’s Data Really Reveals with Melinda Zabritski

by Elena Ciccotelli | Jun 11, 2026 | Podcast Episode

The $1,000 Car Payment?! What Experian’s Data Really Reveals with Melinda Zabritski   Episode 265 What’s worse: hitting a speed bump with a full cup of coffee… or signing up for a $1,000/month car payment? Both are bad, but that $1K car note stings a whole lot...

Volvo EX60 Deep Dive with Jim Nichols (Live from AutoTech Detroit)

by Elena Ciccotelli | Jun 8, 2026 | Podcast Episode

Volvo EX60 Deep Dive with Jim Nichols (Live from AutoTech Detroit)   Episode 264 What do a Jenga tower, seamless tolling, and a sub 5-second 0–60 Volvo have in common? Apparently…a lot. In this episode, I sat down with Jim Nichols, VP, Head of Product Technology...

James Bond Now Drives a BYD (And Other Things You Should Know) with Michael Dunne

by Elena Ciccotelli | May 22, 2026 | Podcast Episode

James Bond Now Drives a BYD (And Other Things You Should Know) with Michael Dunne   Episode 263 China is quickly becoming the auto industry’s final boss, and Michael Dunne, CEO of Dunne Insights, is here to explain why everyone else in the world is still trying...

The One Where We Talk About Chinese EVs (And So Much More) with Patrick George, The Wall Street Journal

by Elena Ciccotelli | May 11, 2026 | Podcast Episode

The One Where We Talk About Chinese EVs (And So Much More) with Patrick George, The Wall Street Journal   Episode 262 Is this an EV story, a China story, or an “America forgot how to build affordable cars” story? My guest today, Patrick George, Detroit Bureau...

“Hey Chat, Where Should I Buy a Car?” Voice Search & AI with Experian Automotive

by Elena Ciccotelli | May 7, 2026 | Podcast Episode

“Hey Chat, Where Should I Buy a Car?” Voice Search & AI with Experian Automotive   Episode 261 Car shoppers are now voice‑dictating their way to dealerships at 10pm from the couch. If your AI bouncer is guarding bad data, you’re losing deals...