GM continues to leverage its global resources with the introduction of the new Pontiac G8, a rear-wheel-drive sedan developed by its Australian Holden division. Unveiled during the Chicago Auto Show, the new G8 is set to replace the Pontiac Grand [See the full post…]

This interview at the Chicago Auto Show happened by chance. I was standing next to the Chevy Volt and began a conversation with a gentleman who turned out to be Rich Lannen, one of the lead engineers of the this [See the full post…]

Can a luxury vehicle come in a hatchback? That’s the challenge Chrysler addressed with its new concept car, the Nassau. With sweeping curves and a more emotional expression of what it means to be a Chrysler, the 4-passenger luxury model [See the full post…]

Sister Judith Zoebelein, editorial director of the Holy See, runs the team that builds the Vatican‘s Website. We have a fun talk at the recent LIFT conference, where we discuss the challenges of building a site for one of the [See the full post…]

Nicole Simon is the German blogger we see most often at various conferences around the world. She’s a geek — and more — and here we get to know her a little bit better, and hear why she does so [See the full post…]

One of the newest lineups of automobiles was completed during the 2007 Chicago Auto Show, with the world premeire of the new, 2008 Saturn Astra. With a 140 horsepower, 1.8-liter engine, the Astra is part of a joint venture with [See the full post…]

It’s alphabet soup at the NETGEAR booth, as Vivek Chugh talks about SSL VPN at RSA. It’s a flexible, low-cost, secure solution that allows an organization to provide remote access to their network. Check out this podcast ASAP. Click here [See the full post…]

At RSA 2007 in San Francisco, PodTech’s Michael Johnson spoke with Paul Brady, CEO, and Dimitri Vlachos, senior product manager at MAZU Networks, about Mazu’s visual network analysis and control applications. Host: Michael Johnson – PodTech Guest: Paul Brady – [See the full post…]

Imagine never having to stop at a refueling station ever again and still be able to drive a vehicle with little to zero fossil fuel emissions. That’s the promise of Phill, the new at-home, natural gas refueling appliance. Made by [See the full post…]

Kevin Walsh, managing director and leader of GE Energy Financial Services’ renewable energy team, talks about GE’s energy renewable business in his keynote address at the Cleantech Venture Forum in New York. The Cleantech Forum is right around the corner, [See the full post…]

In this keynote address at the Cleantech Venture Forum in New York, AIG Global Investment Group Chairman Win Neuger talks about the importance of Cleantech and clean technology. Transcript: Guest: Win J. Neuger – AIG Global Investment Group Announcer It [See the full post…]

While at the Chicago Auto Show, I had the opportunity to speak with Chevrolet General Manager Ed Peper about the promise of the new Chevy Volt and the beauty and styling of the new 2009 Camaro, among other things. Our [See the full post…]

Wind-turbine manufacturing company Nordic Windpower was one many clean technology companies at the Cleantech Venture Forum in New York. In this podcast, NWP Chairman and CEO Steve Taber talks about the company’s goals, how its products differ from its competitors’ [See the full post…]

Marrone Organic Innovations is the creator of natural, environmentally responsible products for weed and pest management. PodTech’s Rio Pesino spoke with MOI Founder Pam Marrone at the Cleantech Venture Forum in New York. The Cleantech Forum is right around the [See the full post…]

Yet another new product for General Motors’s Saturn brand. At the Chicago Auto Show, the world’s largest automaker lauched the Saturn Astra. A collaboration with GM’s Opel division, the new Astra will complete the re-launch of the brand that started [See the full post…]

Bill McCarthy, operations director with MetaSwitch partner Cisco talked with PodTech.net about opportunities and challenges for competitive local exchange carriers. The interview took place during a MetaSwitch-sponsored breakfast event at the World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida. Transcript: Host: Catherine [See the full post…]

PodTech CEO and Founder John Furrier spotted a real-life legend milling around at DEMO 07. Jean-Louis Gassée has played important roles at Hewlett-Packard and Apple Computer, he’s a blogger (you can test your French), and he confesses here that this [See the full post…]

After the official announcement of the new Cadillac CTS, I had the opportunity to meet John Howell, director of global products for Cadillac. He spoke with me about GM’s attention to design, as well as the Cadillac Escalade’s impact in [See the full post…]

“Cadillac is back!” says John Manoogian, director of design exteriors for GM. I spoke with him at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit about the unveiling of the new Cadillac CTS. The redesign features a dramatic presence with [See the full post…]

One of the companies with something big to announce at DEMO 07 was ThePort, which premiered Blerts. Here, PodTech Founder John Furrier talks with ThePort Network CEO and Chairman Robert Cramer about the future of social media. Photo: Rob Lee [See the full post…]

“Sharing the Road: Big Safety/Small Vehicles” was the theme at this year’s Michelin Challenge Design, an annual event at the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit. A catalyst for design students, design firms, professional designers from top car companies, [See the full post…]

What do a bunch of elite venture capital folks do after a long day at DEMO 07 in Palm Desert, Calif.? They pile into a cab to have a chat about the day’s highlights. Here, PodTech Founder and CEO John [See the full post…]

Boasting a V10, the Acura Advanced Sports Car concept car debuted at the North American International Auto Show, with quite an impact. A long, pronounced hood, slim LED headlights, wraparound rear tail lights and a wide, low-to-the-ground wheel stance all [See the full post…]

“If we are going to reduce our dependency on petroleum, there has to be a demand for flex fuel and electric vehicles,” says GM‘s Vice President of Environment & Energy, Beth Lowery. I spoke with her during the North American [See the full post…]

The University of Michigan’s Solar Car Team had one of the more inspiring booths at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last month. The entirely student-run organization is dedicated to designing, financing, building and racing solar powered cars. [See the full post…]