On Weekend Drive, the new weekly podcast and video series from Automotive News, our reporters have a lively, in-depth and often humorous discussion about the biggest stories of the past week. We’ll also highlight major stories you’ll want to look for in the week ahead. Automotive News is the leadin…
Jan. 22, 2025 | More Trump tariffs; AIAG CEO Matt Pohlman by Automotive News
Jan. 21, 2025 | Trump tariffs; Continental Automotive's Aruna Anand, Philipp von Hirschheydt by Automotive News
C.J. Finn, partner and U.S. automotive industry leader at PwC, discusses some of the most important auto industry trends at the beginning of 2025. Plus, Daniel Roeska, Bernstein Research managing director of U.S. automotive research, talks about tech challenges facing automakers.
Jan. 18, 2025 | Weekend Drive: The meaning and significance of 16 million U.S. auto sales by Automotive News
Jan. 17, 2025 | EVs surge on fears of incentive cuts; Widewail CEO Matt Murray by Automotive News
Jan. 16, 2025 | Tesla Cybertruck demand plummets; KPMG's Lenny LaRocca by Automotive News
Jan. 14, 2025 | Bernstein Research's Daniel Roeska; Hyundai names new COO by Automotive News
Jan. 13, 2025 | Bidding starts up again for U.S. Steel; BCG's Augustin Wegscheider by Automotive News
Automotive News journalists share some of their biggest takeaways from CES in Las Vegas. Plus, a look at Sony Honda Mobility's Afeela 1 EV.
Jan. 11, 2025 | Weekend Drive: U.S. Sen. Gary Peters interview by Automotive News
Jan. 10, 2025 | Bill Ford confident Trump wants to help industry; ASE CEO David Johnson by Automotive News
Jan. 9, 2025 | Apex.AI CEO Jan Becker; fewer EVs eligible for tax credits in 2025 by Automotive News
Jan. 8, 2025 | CES: Forvia's Mona Levacher; Tesla could see $1 billion EU emissions windfall by Automotive News
Jan. 7, 2025 | CES: Gentex's Craig Piersma; Nvidia CEO predicts multitrillion-dollar AV industry by Automotive News
Jan. 6, 2025 | CES interview: Aptiv's Benjamin Lyon, Javed Khan by Automotive News
Jan. 4, 2025 | Weekend Drive: History of CES parallels with Automotive News centennial by Automotive News
Jan. 3, 2025 | Biden blocks U.S. Steel sale; Botdoc CEO Karl Falk by Automotive News
Jan. 2, 2025 | BYD sets global sales record while Tesla falls; CES preview by Automotive News
Automotive News Staff Reporter Jack Walsworth talks about the biggest news for Volkswagen Group of America in the past 12 months. Plus, Luca Ciferri, associate publisher and editor of Automotive News Europe, recaps developments in the European auto market in 2024.
Automotive News Deputy Editor Hannah Lutz discusses the challenges for EV growth in 2024. Plus, Pete Bigelow, director of technology and innovation coverage for Automotive News, talks about the ups and downs for autonomous vehicles this past year.
Automotive News Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff talks about the biggest news stories of the year for Tesla, Rivian and Lucid. Plus, Staff Reporter John Irwin discusses the biggest challenges for suppliers in 2024.
Automotive News retail editors Melissa Burden and Dan Shine talk about the biggest stories of the year for new- and used-car sales, mergers and acquisitions, F&I, service and parts, and more.
Automotive News Asia Editor Hans Greimel talks about the biggest stories of 2024 for Toyota and Nissan. Plus, Staff Reporter Carly Schaffner discusses Hyundai, Kia, Genesis and Honda. Both conversations were recorded before news broke that Nissan and Honda were discussing a possible tie-up.
Automotive News Staff Reporter Michael Martinez talks about the biggest stories of 2024 for both Ford Motor and the UAW.
Automotive News Reporter Lindsay VanHulle talks about General Motors' trajectory over the past 12 months. Plus, Reporter Vince Bond Jr. discusses Stellantis' turbulent 2024.
Automotive News' Nick Bunkley talks about the top stories of 2024, as voted on by staff at the publication. Plus, Reporters Molly Boigon and John Irwin talk about the impact of the U.S. presidential election in the first installment of Daily Drive's annual year-in-review series.
New-vehicle sales are on pace to finish 2024 strong. VW and German unions reach a deal on cost cuts. Plus, Jon Meredith, national service operations senior manager at Volkswagen, talks about how the automaker is helping dealerships sell more maintenance and repairs with service drive financing.
Automotive News Asia Editor Hans Greimel joins the show to dig into the possibility of a merger between Nissan and Honda and the potential downsides. The Federal Reserve's quarter-point benchmark rate decrease is welcome news for dealers and other industry stakeholders. Plus, the U.S. backs off recalling 50 million airbag parts. Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices
Honda and Nissan explore a possible merger. President-elect Donald Trump's transition team looks to scrap a car crash reporting rule that Tesla opposes. Plus, Tyson Jominy, J.D. Power vice president of data and analytics, joins the show to talk about what the firm expects for the rest of the year and 2025.
GM's design chief Michael Simcoe joins the show to talk about the automaker's ever-evolving identity as it transitions more to electric vehicles. The massive expansion of EV charging infrastructure is likely to continue under President-elect Donald Trump. Plus, Waymo goes global.
The U.S. finalizes a $9.6 billion loan for Ford's battery venture with SK On. Some of the world's largest suppliers are skipping CES. Plus, Gartner's Mike Ramsey talks about GM's decision to scrap Cruise and its robotaxi ambitions. Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices
Automotive News' John Huetter explains why dealers are feeling better than they have in a long time about the future of the retail business. Plus, Jamie Butters and Jake Neher discuss a series of executive comebacks announced this week, why industry leaders are using more profane language in public comments lately, and more. Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices
Volkswagen is offering workers at its Tennessee assembly plant a 14 percent wage increase over four years as well as profit-sharing. Electric vehicle registrations increase again despite another drop for Tesla. Plus, Protective Asset Protection's Rick Kurtz joins the show to talk about how different approaches to finance and insurance can help improve customer loyalty. Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices
Scott Bell, Chevrolet's global vice president, joins the show to talk about the brand's EV transition, plans for 2025 and more. President-elect Donald Trump makes his pick to steer the Federal Trade Commission. Plus, used-car prices continue to come down. Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices
Tom Donnelly, Mazda's North America chief, joins the show to talk about the automaker's win streak, its new marketing push and its goals for the new year. General Motors' Cruise unit is abandoning its effort to develop robotaxis. Plus, Hyundai picks a new North America CEO.
Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices
Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices
Dec. 7, 2024 | Weekend Drive: How one supplier in N.C. weathered Helene by Automotive News
Dec. 6, 2024 | Tesla pivots to leasing; TransUnion's Satyan Merchant by Automotive News
Dec. 5, 2024 | Tekion CEO Jay Vijayan interview; Infiniti stores combine with Nissan by Automotive News
Dec. 4, 2024 | GM faces $5 billion in charges for China woes; Bot Auto's Xiaodi Hou by Automotive News
Dec. 3, 2024 | Hybrids drive November U.S. sales; GM Envolve's Cody Collins by Automotive News
Dec. 2, 2024 | Carlos Tavares resigns; Croft CEO Rodrick Blevins by Automotive News
Nov. 29, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Jaguar's rebranding uproar; Nissan production cuts by Automotive News
Nov. 27, 2024 | GM CFO Paul Jacobson interview; analysts warn against Trump tariffs by Automotive News
Nov. 26, 2024 | Hyundai's Jose Muñoz interview Part 2; Trump tariff threats roil markets by Automotive News
Nov. 25, 2024 | Jose Muñoz interview Part 1; Trump energy plan protects ICE future by Automotive News
Nov. 23, 2024 | Weekend Drive: L.A. Auto Show with Edmunds' Jessica Caldwell by Automotive News
Nov. 22, 2024 | Jeep, Hyundai new hybrid plans; ASOTU show filming second season by Automotive News
Nov. 21, 2024 | Ineos Automotive CEO Lynn Calder interview; Nissan cuts 500 U.S. jobs by Automotive News
Nov. 20, 2024 | Ford cuts production, thousands of jobs; Stellantis tries to get lean by Automotive News
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