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Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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    AutoReport_12-30-25_MalukasPenskeDifference

    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

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  2. 12/27/2025

    AutoReport 12-18-25 Payne - 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 – 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

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  3. 12/25/2025

    AutoReport 122325 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’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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  4. 12/08/2025

    AutoReport_NissanSentra-Zoba_MP3

    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

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  5. 11/30/2025

    AutoReport_11-20-25_IMSADoonan_MP3

    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

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  6. 11/30/2025

    AutoReport_11-18-25_HondaPrelude-Payne_MP3

    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

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  7. 11/07/2025

    Auto Report 092325 Ford GT40 Le Mans Ryan

    Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, September 23, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News Le Mans, France – Ford Archivist Ted Ryan on the 1966-69 Ford GT40’s enduring fame at Le Mans. It is (along with Ferraris) the most popular racer in the Le Mans Museum. And Ford is coming back to Le Mans in 2027 to race for the overall championship.. 2 min. Originally aired September 23, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headline: Car Radio, Season 6, Podcast 263: Ryan on Ford GT40 at Le Mans

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  8. 11/06/2025

    AutoReport 091625 Honda CR-V Yu

    Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, September 16, 2025 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News San Diego – Honda CR-V Product Planner Jonathan Yu on the compact SUV’s notable statistics: second-best-selling compact SUV; 55% hybrid powertrain sales; and 2/3rds of models Made in USA. 2 min. Originally aired September 16, 2025 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headline: Car Radio, Season 6, Podcast 262: Yu on Honda CR-V

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  • Creator
    Henry Payne, The Detroit News
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Henry Payne, The Detroit News
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