The Culture Lane

Shifting Dodge: Powering Into Electrification

The electrification of Dodge has become one of the most buzzed-about evolutions in the auto industry, namely because of what the brand has represented as an American nameplate. In this episode of The Culture Lane (the final full episode in Season 2), we explore how Dodge plans to navigate its shift into electrification, with Matt McAlear, the newly appointed CEO of Dodge.

Deeper Connection: Marketing Cars Culturally

Cultural relevance has become a key business strategy for many companies seeking to position their products or services in the market. However, knowing how to navigate culture can be challenging, especially when it comes to selling vehicles in today's market. In this episode of The Culture Lane, we explore some of those challenges with Angela Spencer Ford, executive vice president and managing partner of the Detroit-based marketing agency, BLVD Content.

Cultural Icon: Inside the Nissan GT-R

The Nissan R35 GT-R is currently in its last model year. However, as one of the most iconic vehicles in the world, the benchmark the Japanese supercar has set for performance will live on for years to come. In this episode of The Culture Lane, we delve into what has made the GT-R so ionic. The guest is Kazutoshi Mizuno, known as the “Father” of the GTR, who shares some deeper insight on the supercar in his new collector’s book titled, The GT-R: My Philosophy and My Original Technologies.

Traction On: Hankook Tire Digs In

The tire industry is poised to play a pivotal role in the evolution of the automotive and mobility business, likely more than many realize. Be it EVs or motorsports, tires will help drive the future of vehicle transportation. In this episode of The Culture Lane, we explore the transformation of the tire business with Rob Williams, who is charged with navigating the future of Hankook Tire, North America, as president.

Buying Trends: Personalizing the Data

Consumer car purchases are arguably the heartbeat of automotive, given that every facet of the industry is predicated on that continuing pulse of the business. However, understanding what drives those purchases can be challenging, to say the least, especially in today’s market. To get a better understanding of the factors that influence car purchases, The Culture Lane elicited the insight of Rebecca Lindland, senior director of industry data and insights at Cars.com, as the featured guest on this week’s episode.