Peter Maier is an automobile designer, industrial designer, and fine artist. After seeing Maier’s work at the New York World’s Fair— VP of General Motors Corporation, Bill Mitchell, hired Peter prior to his junior year in college, Peter was only 19 at the time.
John Buck is the Owner and Producer of Rod Shows, producers of the West Coast’s premier indoor hot rod and custom car shows including the Grand National Roadster Show and the Sacramento Autorama.
Jeff Nowak is the Creative Director at Macchina Speciale. He and his team form a marketing agency that works exclusively with automotive specialists. They help brokers, restoration masters, and car specialists grow their businesses through digital marketing.
Chris Blanchette is Vice President, Strategic Store Operations at Advanced Auto Parts. He is also the President and Chairman at Techforce Foundation and Director of ASE Education Foundation.
Kevin Pavlov is the Chief Executive Officer and Director of ElectraMeccanica where they build the electric Solo vehicle. It's a completely new way to view and experience the automobile.
Jim Taylor is the CEO of Electric Last Mile Solutions, ELMS, where they are transforming commercial fleets to drive the e-mobility business of today and tomorrow. Jim also held various leadership positions at General Motors from 1995 to 2010, including CEO of Hummer and President of Cadillac.
For almost ten years artist Rachael Clegg has made motorsport the subject of her cult collectible photographs. Her images, published as calendars and as collectible art prints, have celebrated some of motorsports best and least known stories, specifically around the Isle of Man TT course and the infamous Nürburgring circuit in Germany.
Mel Craig an industry leader in car care for now almost 50 years. Mel has spent his entire career building a brand and a global name in the automotive appearance industry. At 64 years old Mel is not only one of the biggest names in car care, but still working his very exclusive, high end shop location in Huntington Beach California.
Kevin Robinson is the Founder of TRAC, a company that designs and manufactures tools that make changing wheels and tires easier at home and in the shop. In 2019 he won the SEMA New Product award for his Tire Rotation Assistance Cart.
Barrie Wills has spent over 50 years in the global automotive industry. His newest book is the prequel/sequel to his first book and its title is, 45+ Years without John DeLorean… and a little more with. It covers Barrie’s 50+ year career spent working in 50 countries around the globe.
Michael Zarnock is an American Author, Columnist, Publisher, Diecast Hall of Fame Hot Wheels Historian, 3 Time Guinness World Record Holder, Actor, Musician, Race Car Driver, Builder and Fabricator. Michael's knowledge and his 30,000 vehicle Hot Wheels collection is amazing.
Tony and Carmen Matthews are co-founders of SuperFly Autos, ‘This is how we roll’, an automotive media lifestyle brand that searches the globe to find car creators from the many cultures of the automotive world.
Rick Seger is the Chairman and CEO of Sigma Sense, a global leader in touch sensing performance, and the future of automotive screens and displays. His company is revolutionizing sensing through a foundational technology breakthrough which delivers better, cleaner data from the analog world.
Juan Diego Calle is the CEO at Classic.com. He is a serial entrepreneur who after selling his 2nd company in 2014, he and his brother Nelson (a past Cars Yeah guest) started to focus on their hobby of car collecting, and more specifically, restoring their grandfather's vintage Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 with the FJ Company.
Maggie Pugesek is an expert in automotive call training. As a Partner at C&M Coaching, she has developed training material, word tracks and processes that help improve overall call quality for sales, collections, service, and BDC departments.
Mehdi Izemmour is the Founder of Hills where they provide Tesla owners with an opportunity to showcase distinction in a world of sameness. They design and manufacture made-to-order accessories that are manufactured with precision and crafted using noble and natural materials.
Cole Sorenson has been a lifelong fan of motorsport in all forms. He's a race track announcer and a video journalist with CHEK TV. His latest project is CHEK's Sorenson Speed Talk podcast where he interviews a variety of different guests from around the province of British Columbia with connections to motorsports.
Camrie Caruso is a 23-year-old, third generation drag racer who will become the second woman to contest a full season of NHRA Pro Stock racing when she joins the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series in 2022.
Tabetha Hammer is the CEO and President of America’s Automotive Trust. She oversees the work of LeMay – America’s Car Museum, RPM Foundation, and America on Wheels Museum as well as the Club Auto and Concours Club.
Michael Allen is the author and researcher for the book Ontario Motor Speedway: Racings Paradise Lost, a history of that track that operated in Southern California from 1970 until the end of 1980.
Catherine Bond Muir is the Chief Executive Officer of the W Series, a free-to-enter championship that provides equal opportunities for women by eliminating the financial barriers that have historically prevented them from progressing to the upper echelons of motorsport.
Scott Shrader is the owner of The Palm Event that takes place at the Mar-A-Lago Club in Palm Beach Florida. It is a weekend celebration of motorsports where guests enjoy amazing automobiles, gourmet food, fine wine, and breathtaking fashion, plus a rally, all while raising money for worthy causes.
Gary Mantz is the host of the broadcast and podcast “American Road Trip Talk” on 1150 KKNW Seattle and Podcast One. Created by Thomas and Becky Repp, producers of the award-winning American Road magazine, the show brings you unique guests and a discovery of the backroads that embody true Americana.
John Koszewnik is an automotive industry veteran with over 40 years of experience. A retired chief technical officer for Achates Power and over 30 years with Ford Motor Company as an executive.
Steve Holter has been a race car driver, engineer, and worked in television. In his new book he unravels the true story of Crusader , his book about John Cobb’s Ill-fated quest for speed on water.
Today's show is a Memoriam to 7 past Cars Yeah guests who we've lost this year. It's a tribute to their lives and all the inspiration that they gave to the automotive world. They are a reminder that each day is a precious gift. Here's wishing you all a restful and healthy Thanksgiving.
Kelly Crandall has been on the NASCAR beat full-time since 2013. She and joined RACER magazine as chief NASCAR writer in 2017. Her work has also appeared in NASCAR.com, the NASCAR Illustrated magazine, and NBC Sports. Kelly also hosts a weekly The Racing Writer’s Podcast.
Zach Wingfield is a film producer and Founder of Zwingfilms, a company he started in 2012. Today he has made Zwingfilms, a subsidiary to his brand “ZWING” selling merchandise, working on vehicles, and participating in drifting events.
Mitch Bergeron is a professional motorcycle builder whose bikes have earned him numerous wins at the biggest bike shows in the US. His first book titled Harley Davidson Source Book celebrating these iconic motorcycles in encyclopedia form.
Shauna McIntyre is president of Ouster Automotive where they are focused on driving mass-market adoption of digital lidar in consumer and commercial vehicles.
