Our Auto Expert (Saturdays from 5:00am-7:00am Central on WCGO 1590AM/95.9FM) covers the car industry to give potential buyers all of the background and information on buying a new vehicle. National TV and radio expert and anchor Nik Miles brings his dry and sarcastic British views and interview style to the radio.
Top car designers and executives give exclusive and insightful background information into the car development and sales process. Adam Corolla calls Nik the V8 of car radio hosts. Nik is joined weekly by his sidekick and executive producer Truck Girl Jen.
“Our Auto Expert” airs live on MFN Fridays from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Central (rebroadcast Saturday and Sundays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Central). Visit ourautoexpert.com
ABOUT THE TEAM
Nik Miles has been a staple of the American broadcasting scene since the early ’90s. Nik is best known nationally for his Fox Sports and NBC Sports TV show and locally for his morning show segments on 50 local stations. With 32 years experience as a radio and TV host and 14 years as an automotive journalist, Nik has a witty and informative automotive perspective. He got his start in radio with the number one Portland and Seattle afternoon show. He was an early adopter of digital media and has been part of the YouTube landscape since 2006.
Born in England, Nik has worked for the BBC, Tribune Broadcasting, CBS, Entercom, and many more major broadcast network companies. He has five dogs — Porsche, Samwise, Joey, Bhel, and Arwen — and has spent many years rescuing animals in need. Nik spends any free time he has at his house in Portland Oregon, riding his motorcycles and working will local charitable organizations. Whenever Nik appears on TV he wears Union Jack socks. This is his tribute to his homeland.
Jennifer Jenkins is the executive radio producer and news director for “Our Auto Expert.” She works directly with journalists, automotive brand managers, and public relations representatives to retain high-profile guests for on-air interviews. While reporting on the latest press releases, Jennifer provides an in-depth perspective of the newest trends and concepts from each automotive manufacturer. Her ability to capture the energy of innovation and the fine details of technology provide the listening audience an educated insight to what’s on the horizon. Utilizing her creative skills, Jennifer maintains her listeners’ attention with her dynamic presence and automotive trivia. She has worked alongside Nik Miles since 2013 and supported his efforts by developing and planning program concepts and content.
As a member of the Northwest Automotive Press Association, she was able to showcase her 20+ years of business management skills by successfully organizing and coordinating social events that joined various members of the automotive society.
She currently lives in the Pacific Northwest with her two Siberian link points, Enzo and Aria, but this high-spirited individual hails from Pennsylvania. She takes pride in her hometown, her Steelers, her son, and crafting her next automotive report.
She also goes by TruckGirlJen on air.
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