# Michael Martinez

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Oct. 10, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Shawn Fain goes for 2nd UAW term; gas guzzlers pile up on lots

Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez break down Shawn Fain’s bid for a second term as UAW president, Nissan’s weakest global sales in decades, and dealership lots piling up with trucks and SUVs.

Episode 420: Seattle Sounders heating up as playoffs draw near... - Soundwaves from the Sea, October 12th, 2026

In the 42nd episode of "Soundwaves from the Sea," Circling Seattle Sports' weekly show covering the Seattle Sounders FC, Sounders writer/Managing Editor for Cascadia FC and University of Oregon journalism and communications alum Michael Martinez joins Charles Hamaker to recap the club's back-to-bac…

Oct. 17, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Tesla’s ‘flying’ Roadster; Ford’s certified pre-owned push

Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss Tesla’s thruster-powered Roadster, Ford’s certified pre-owned push, Penske Automotive’s $16.3 billion buyout and Lexus’ extra inventory.

Navigating Retirement and Avoiding Tax Pitfalls

In this episode of Your Money Matters, Michael Martinez, founder and president of The Pension Group, breaks down key strategies for retirement security while discussing the benefits of working with an independent fiduciary that uses key tax planning strategies & techniques. Subscribe today to hear …

Oct. 24, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Canada’s $8.7 billion auto and steel plan; UAW warns GM over buyback

Michael Martinez and Greg Layson unpack Canada’s $8.7 billion auto and steel plan, the UAW’s warning on General Motors’ buyback plan and Chinese automakers’ ambitions in North America.

Pension Changes and Retirement Realities

In this episode of Your Money Matters, Michael Martinez, president and founder of The Pension Group,  explains how Federal Reserve interest rate hikes drive up segment rates; potentially shrinking lump-sum pension payouts significantly. Subscribe today to hear more!

Medicare Advantage Plan Alert!

In this episode of Your Money Matters, Michael Martinez, founder and president of The Pension Group, spotlights Medicare Advantage Plans. Some providers are eliminating select plans for 2027 impacting hundreds of thousands of retirees. That makes open enrollment review especially important this yea…

Nov. 7, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Blue tsunami sweeps across U.S. Will the industry need to recalibrate?

Michael Martinez and Larry P. Vellequette break down Democrats’ midterm wins and what they mean for autos, Mercedes’ Alabama delay and Toyota’s leadership shakeup.

What it takes to scale autonomous trucking beyond the 1st driverless truck

Torc Robotics aims to put driverless trucks on public roads by the end of the year. Nick Elder, the company’s vice president of commercialization, joins “Shift” host Molly Boigon to discuss the plan. Elder said that the goal is important, but it is not the finish line. Next, Torc must prepare the t…