Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of Cars & Culture, host Jason Stein sits down with Duncan Aldred, President of General Motors North America, to discuss the rapidly evolving automotive landscape — from EV adoption and connected vehicles to Cadillac’s bold move into Formula One.
Aldred oversees GM’s four powerhouse brands in North America — Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, and GMC — and shares how the company is navigating a complex industry shift while continuing to dominate key segments like pickup trucks and full-size SUVs.
They also explore GM’s expanding electric vehicle portfolio, the future of software-defined vehicles, and how technologies like Super Cruise and connected services are transforming the ownership experience.
Plus, Aldred reflects on his journey from an intern near the factory floor in the UK to leading GM’s largest regional market — and what that path taught him about leadership during one of the most transformative periods in automotive history.
The conversation also dives into Cadillac’s entry into Formula One, GM’s strategy to elevate the brand globally, and the incredible engineering behind the 1,250-horsepower Corvette ZR1X, a vehicle capable of competing with the world’s top hypercars.
In this episode:
- GM’s strategy for EV adoption and electrification
- Why the EV market is growing slower than originally expected
- GM’s continued dominance in trucks and SUVs
- Cadillac’s bold Formula One entry
- The future of software-defined and connected vehicles
- Super Cruise and the rise of hands-free driving
- The story behind the Corvette ZR1X hypercar
- Duncan Aldred’s journey from factory intern to GM executive
Cars & Culture with Jason Stein explores the personalities, leadership stories, and business forces shaping the global automotive industry.
0:00 - Intro
2:14 - GM’s Massive Product Portfolio: ICE, EVs, and Connected Vehicles
4:54 - Is the Auto Industry in an Evolution or Revolution?
6:57 - EV Adoption: What Real Consumer Demand Looks Like
9:25 - Navigating Tariffs, Regulations, and Industry Volatility
12:27 - Duncan Aldred’s Journey from Factory Floor to GM Executive
20:52 - Inside GM’s Four Brands: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac
24:48 - Cadillac’s Bold Entry into Formula One
31:44 - The Rise of Software-Defined Vehicles and Super Cruise
38:20 - The 1,250 HP Corvette ZR1X and GM’s Future Strategy
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In this episode of Cars & Culture, host Jason Stein sits down with Duncan Aldred, President of General Motors North America, to discuss the rapidly evolving automotive landscape — from EV adoption and connected vehicles to Cadillac’s bold move into Formula One.
Aldred oversees GM’s four powerhouse brands in North America — Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, and GMC — and shares how the company is navigating a complex industry shift while continuing to dominate key segments like pickup trucks and full-size SUVs.
They also explore GM’s expanding electric vehicle portfolio, the future of software-defined vehicles, and how technologies like Super Cruise and connected services are transforming the ownership experience.
Plus, Aldred reflects on his journey from an intern near the factory floor in the UK to leading GM’s largest regional market — and what that path taught him about leadership during one of the most transformative periods in automotive history.
The conversation also dives into Cadillac’s entry into Formula One, GM’s strategy to elevate the brand globally, and the incredible engineering behind the 1,250-horsepower Corvette ZR1X, a vehicle capable of competing with the world’s top hypercars.
In this episode:
- GM’s strategy for EV adoption and electrification
- Why the EV market is growing slower than originally expected
- GM’s continued dominance in trucks and SUVs
- Cadillac’s bold Formula One entry
- The future of software-defined and connected vehicles
- Super Cruise and the rise of hands-free driving
- The story behind the Corvette ZR1X hypercar
- Duncan Aldred’s journey from factory intern to GM executive
Cars & Culture with Jason Stein explores the personalities, leadership stories, and business forces shaping the global automotive industry.
0:00 - Intro
2:14 - GM’s Massive Product Portfolio: ICE, EVs, and Connected Vehicles
4:54 - Is the Auto Industry in an Evolution or Revolution?
6:57 - EV Adoption: What Real Consumer Demand Looks Like
9:25 - Navigating Tariffs, Regulations, and Industry Volatility
12:27 - Duncan Aldred’s Journey from Factory Floor to GM Executive
20:52 - Inside GM’s Four Brands: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac
24:48 - Cadillac’s Bold Entry into Formula One
31:44 - The Rise of Software-Defined Vehicles and Super Cruise
38:20 - The 1,250 HP Corvette ZR1X and GM’s Future Strategy
Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders driving the future of mobility.
