Podcasts about auto industry

U.S. consumers looking for the least expensive new vehicle option are facing both bad and good news.The bad news is that the U.S. market no longer has a new vehicle with an average MSRP below $20,000. According to Kelley Blue Book, the all-but-gone Mitsubishi Mirage was the last hope. The good news is that the new cheapest car, the Nissan Versa, carries a fairly reasonable MSRP of $22,315. But the other bad news is that the Versa is dead.As Kelley points out, Nissan reportedly ended production of the Versa in December. Josh Clifton, senior product communications manager for the automaker, revealed to The Drive that the Versa died so Nissan's product strategy could live.#CarPrices, #AutoIndustry, #NissanVersa, #MitsubishiMirage, #KelleyBlueBook, #CoxAutomotive, #CarMarket, #NewCars, #AffordableCars, #AutomotiveNews, #CarBuyers, #CompactSUV, #VehicleMSRP, #CarInflation, #AutoTrends

Nearly two years after its workers voted to establish one of the first unions at an auto factory in the South, employees at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have approved their first contract.The United Auto Workers union announced Thursday that 96% of workers at the Chattanooga plant voted in favor of the deal, which was hashed out over months of often slow-moving talks between the union and the German automaker. It reportedly includes immediate bonuses of more than $6,500, a 20% wage increase over the life of the four-year contract, job security benefits, and cuts of at least 20% in health care premiums.#Volkswagen, #VWChattanooga, #UAW, #UnionContract, #AutoWorkers, #ManufacturingNews, #LaborNews, #UnionVictory, #CollectiveBargaining, #AutoIndustry, #USManufacturing, #Chattanooga, #TennesseeJobs, #WageIncrease, #JobSecurity, #SouthernManufacturing, #WorkforceNews, #ElectricVehicles, #ID4, #AtlasSUV, #IndustrialNews, #Unionization

February 23, 2026 ~ Paul Eisenstein, Editor of Headlight.News discusses what kind of effect Friday's SCOTUS decision will have on the auto industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 In this episode, we sit down with JK Walker—owner of a thriving mobile auto repair business and founder of a mail-order ECM company specializing in Chrysler vehicles. We dive into the culture of negativity in the auto industry, how it holds shops back, and the powerful sales processes that separate struggling businesses from thriving ones. If you're serious about growth, mindset, and building something different, this episode is for you. 

with Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen

Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest news from Mercedes-Benz & Nissan. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest trends in the car market. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why would an American president stab Americas signature industry in the back? Our guest today, Ryan Cooper senior editor of The American Prospect argues that it makes no actual economic sense but that Trump is dragging his obsessive anti-green agenda The post Why Did Trump Try to Kill the American Auto Industry? appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

Auto dealers and lenders are looking to new technologies and ventures to grow operations as the retail auto market faces uncertainty, especially around used vehicles and EVs, in 2026. Dealer captive financier AutoNation Finance's originations rose 66% year over year in 2025. Meanwhile, the retailer's full-year finance and insurance revenue increased 7.7% YoY to $1.5 billion, which represented 5.3% of total revenue and 29.6% of total gross profit, according to the company's earnings release. Additionally, AutoNation Finance is looking to improve call center operations with the deployment of Balto AI, while Capital One also aims to boost call centers with AI.  Bank of America is navigating affordability needs of consumer finance customers by expanding its 84-month-term eligibility for auto loans and advancing lending technology, especially in the RV space. Other lenders are taking different paths to growth: Huntington Bank expects its $7.4 billion merger with Cadence Bank to drive auto originations  growth; and  Fellow bank financier Santander acquired U.S.-based Webster Bank for $12.2 billion on Feb. 6. Dealers and lenders continue various strategies for growth in a complicated auto market, as J.D. Power predicts flat retail sales of 13.6 million units in 2026 and declining retailer profit, while projecting that used-vehicle prices could drop as much as 4% this year. All of this comes as auto dealers and lenders descended on Las Vegas last week for several key events, including the American Financial Services Association's Vehicle Finance Conference and Expo, the J.D. Power Auto Summit 2026 and the National Automobile Dealers Association Show. Auto Finance News was on site throughout the events, speaking to lenders, dealers and analysts. Keep an eye out for more news from those event. In this episode of “Weekly Wrap,” Auto Finance News Editor Amanda Harris, Deputy Editor Johnnie Martinez, Senior Editor Truth Headlam and Associate Editor Aidan Bush discuss trends affecting the automotive industry and key updates for the week ended Feb 6. 

Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, visited Linamar, a Canadian company and global leader in advanced automotive manufacturing, to highlight the Government of Canada's new Automotive Strategy. The world is changing rapidly, fundamentally reshaping trade relationships and leaving economies, businesses and workers under a cloud of uncertainty. Canada's automotive industry is on the front line of this shift, with more than 90% of Canadian-made vehicles and 60% of Canadian-made auto parts currently exported to the U.S. The government is focused on what we can control—implementing a new industrial strategy. Canada is transforming the economy from one that is reliant on a single trade partner to one that is more resilient to global shocks—a stronger, more sustainable, more independent economy built on the solid foundation of strong Canadian industries and bolstered by diverse international trade partners. In parallel, the government is launching a national electricity strategy to leverage our energy advantage to provide clean, affordable and reliable power to Canadians. These shifts present a unique opportunity to transform Canada's auto industry to be less reliant on the U.S. and gas-powered vehicles. To that end, the government has introduced a new auto strategy that rewards the production of made-in-Canada vehicles and harnesses our world-class capabilities in artificial intelligence and technology expertise to build the cars of the future. This is a strategy that positions Canada to become a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) production. On February 5, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the following new measures: 1.     To accelerate investment in Canada's auto manufacturing sector, the government will:allocate $3 billion from the Strategic Response Fund and up to $100 million from the Regional Tariff Response Initiative to help the auto industry adapt, grow, and diversify to new markets.harness the Productivity Super-Deduction and reduced corporate tax rates for zero emission‑ technology manufacturers to encourage investment in clean technologies and EVs.2.     To rationalise emissions reduction policies to focus on outcomes that matter to Canadians, the government will:introduce stronger greenhouse gas emission standards for model years 2027–32. These standards will put Canada on a path to achieve a goal of 75% EV sales by 2035 and 90% EV sales by 2040—reducing our carbon footprint and securing Canada's global leadership in clean energy.These more stringent emissions standards will enable the Government of Canada to repeal the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard. This approach will allow manufacturers to use a wide array of technologies to meet the standards and respond to consumer preferences in the near term, while driving EV adoption over time.3.     To build up a domestic consumer base and make electric vehicles more affordable and reliable, the government will:launch a five-year EV Affordability Program to lower the cost of EVs for Canadians and create a stronger domestic consumer market.The new $2.3 billion program will offer individuals and businesses purchase or lease incentives of up to $5,000 for battery electric and fuel EVs, and up to $2,500 for plug-in hybrids (PHEV) with a final transaction value up to $50,000 on cars made by countries Canada has free trade agreements with. To support the Canadian automotive industry, this $50,000 cap will not apply to Canadian made‑ EVs and PHEVs.enhance our national EV charging network through investments of $1.5 billion through the Canada Infrastructure Bank's Charging and Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure Initiative, making it easier and more convenient for drivers to charge their EVs across the country.4.     To establish a comprehensive trade regime that strengthens the competitiveness of the auto sector, the government will:strengthen Canada's automotive remission framework to reward companies that produce and invest in Canada.maintain counter-tariffs on auto imports from the United States to ensure a level playing field for Canadian automotive manufacturers in the domestic market.build on its recently strengthened strategic partnership with the Republic of Korea by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen Canada Korea‑ industrial collaboration for future mobility. This builds on other MOUs that Canada has signed with global automakers to promote cooperation.focus on establishing a new strategic partnership with China, a global leader in EV manufacturing, to further diversify trade and catalyse new investment in the automotive sector. The recently announced partnership will look to drive new Chinese joint venture investment in Canada and allow for a fixed volume of Chinese EV imports into the Canadian market.[KP2]5.     To protect Canadian auto workers and businesses from immediate pressures while helping them bridge them to the future, the government will:provide support to employees through a new Work-Sharing grant—preventing layoffs and supporting worker retention so businesses can plan for the future.establish a new workforce alliance of industry, labour and training partners to address bottlenecks and catalyse private investment.provide employment assistance and reskilling supports for up to 66,000 workers across Canada, including for displaced auto workers, through a $570 million investment.The government will leverage our new and existing trade agreements—including the recent EV arrangement with China—to catalyse massive new investment in the sector, diversify Canada's auto export markets and position Canada as a global leader in EVs. Canadian workers and industries are well equipped to seize this opportunity, and we are making generational investments in critical minerals, including those essential for batteries, to secure Canada's place in the world's most important supply chains. The choices made now will shape the Canadian auto industry for decades to come. By protecting the industry and incentivising automakers to build here, we are helping ensure that Canada's workers and businesses can transform to compete and win in this new global environment. These measures build on previously announced initiatives to help transform strategic Canadian industries, including steel and softwood lumber. Together, they form an ambitious industrial strategy that will build a stronger, more resilient, more independent Canadian economy and ensure workers and industries can bridge to that future and seize its opportunities. Canada is a nation of builders and our auto sector has grown and powered communities across the country for more than a century. The skills and dedication of Canadian auto workers is at the heart of this new strategy. Our new government's message is clear: Canada intends not only to keep building vehicles at home, but to shape the future of the industry with Canadian workers at its core.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

The India-EU FTA has opened up a whole new and exciting conversation for European cars in India. Hormazd Sorabjee - Editor, Autocar India and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional talk on its advantages, myths and what to expect. 

Former Auto Industry Executive Laura Schwab

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a new electric vehicle strategy to transform the country's auto industry. The federal government will launch a five-year program worth 2.3 billion Canadian dollars, offering consumers purchase or lease incentives.

It's hard out there for any automaker dealing with tariffs, development costs, consumer sentiment and a muted shift to electric vehicles – and luxury carmakers are not exempt.A new report suggests that Porsche's cost cutting efforts may be so aggressive that the luxury automaker could kill two brand new models before they've even left the building.At issue are the all-electric Cayman and 718 Boxer, models that Carscoops says were “meant to define Porsche's future” but might soon fall victim to soaring costs and shifting market dynamics.In 2022, under the oversight of then-CEO Oliver Blume, Porsche announced an ambitious goal: 80% or more of its new vehicles would be all-electric by 2030.As we know, in a few short years a lot has changed. And while Porsche was sunsetting the ICE versions of the 718 Boxer and Cayman and developing the new electric ones, it began struggling with mounting costs and delays.https://www.ien.com/product-development/video/22959886/porsche-may-kill-these-2-models-before-they-even-hit-the-market#Porsche, #PorscheEV, #ElectricVehicles, #EVNews, #AutoIndustry, #LuxuryCars, #CarNews, #AutomotiveNews, #ElectricCars, #Cayman, #718Boxster, #PorscheCayman, #Porsche718, #EVMarket, #AutoTariffs, #CarManufacturing, #SupplyChain, #BatteryShortage, #Northvolt, #FutureOfCars, #EVTransition, #AutoBusiness, #Bloomberg, #Carscoops

February 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds speak with Keith Naughton, Bloomberg Auto Reporter. They discuss US trade agreements, especially with Canada and Mexico, and their impact on the auto industry and car prices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wolfgang and Jack are joined by: James A (Sandy) McIntyre, Retired Strategist, currently at Loch Tay Foundation.  Former Capital Markets Strategist at CI Investments, Feb 2018 - Jan 2020.  Former Vice Chairman at Sentry Investments Aug 2000 – 2018.   Simar Bedi, founder of Sol Recycling, is a visionary entrepreneur dedicated to transforming recycling through "urban mining"—extracting valuable commodities from general waste and operating one of Canada's few genuinely profitable recycling companies.

Many have tried, but no one has quite perfected the solar car.The average vehicle spends most – or all – of its time outside, either in use or parked, and with more than 6 million electric vehicles now present on American roads, many auto companies have been captivated by the prospect of capturing the energy of the sun to provide a boost in range.One of those is Nissan, which recently unveiled a concept that pairs its all-electric Ariya model with solar panels. Nissan says the project hopes to target the ambitious question that many have posed over the years: what if electric vehicles could charge themselves?Unveiled in time for Clean Energy Day in January, the concept features an array of flat photovoltaic panels on the Ariya's hood, liftgate and roof – visible to the eye, but not adding bulk. #Nissan, #ElectricVehicles, #SolarCar, #EVTechnology, #CleanEnergy, #RenewableEnergy, #AutomotiveInnovation, #FutureOfMobility, #SustainableTransportation, #EVCharging, #SolarPanels, #GreenTechnology, #AutoIndustry, #ConceptCars, #EVAdoption, #EnergyEfficiency, #ClimateTech, #IndustryTrends

Hundreds of auto workers in Oshawa, Ontario are working their last shifts this week, as GM scales back its Canadian operations. One of them tells us he's not sure how he'll support his family now.The emcee of the Conservative Party's convention tells us delegates are still firmly behind Pierre Poilievre, as he prepares for his leadership review. Two years after a ship smashed into a bridge in Baltimore, four members of its crew are still stuck in the city -- even though they aren't facing criminal charges. The mayor of Budapest is charged for allowing Pride celebrations in his own city. A member of his party says they won't let reprisals rain on anyone's parade. After more than a decade behind the mic, Paddy Daly is leaving Newfoundland and Labrador's famous call-in show “Open Line”. He'll talk about some of the moments he felt most dialed-in. An intense competition pits five of Japan's laziest capybaras against one another, in a contest to see who can luxuriate in the tub the longest.As It Happens, the Thursday Edition. Radio that takes the bath of least resistance.

https://www.ien.com/video/video/22959340/volkswagen-chief-puts-plans-for-us-audi-factory-on-iceIn spring of 2025, after a flurry of tariffs were announced, foreign automakers were in crisis mode. Among them was Volkswagen, a German company with a substantial US footprint for some brands, such as VW, but a non-existent one for others, like Audi.Specifically, Audi vehicles have thus far been produced at plants in both Germany and Mexico. Due to the April tariffs proposed on foreign-made vehicles, VW suggested at the time that perhaps an Audi production base on US soil was in the cards. It was never certain whether this US-made Audi would mean a new factory or simply adding production capabilities at an existing plant: this could be VW's Tennessee manufacturing compound or a new factory currently being built in South Carolina to manufacture the Scout line. A June report even suggested that Audi was considering building a greenfield site in the south with a price tag north of $4 billion, though the company didn't confirm these details, choosing to say, instead, that it was continuing to evaluate its options.But right now, none of these options are looking good. VW CEO Oliver Blume recently told German media outlet Handelsblatt that plans for a potential US factory for Audi are not progressing.Blume said the prospect is too expensive based on the added cost burden Volkswagen has taken on with tariffs – a shift that has cost the automaker a reported $2.5 billion in the first three quarters of 2025. Talks between VW and local officials were also said to have been unsuccessful – meaning no additional financial incentives for a potential factory project or expansion had been established.Said Blume, “Given an unchanged tariff burden, large additional investment cannot be funded,” adding: “Reduction of costs in the short term and reliable business conditions in the long term are what we need.”Blume believes VW can still grow its U.S. business, but as evidence of its changing expectations, the company walked back a previously stated goal of capturing 10% market share in the United States, and will instead pursue more gradual progress.#Volkswagen, #Audi, #AutoIndustry, #AutomotiveNews, #ManufacturingNews, #Tariffs, #USTradePolicy, #ForeignAutomakers, #USManufacturing, #AutoManufacturing, #ElectricVehicles, #GlobalSupplyChain, #FactoryExpansion, #GreenfieldProject, #EconomicImpact, #AutomotiveMarket, #OEMs, #IndustryTrends

Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest data from Cox Automotive and it's hard to believe! Tune in to learn more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From tariffs to trade policies, today's automakers must respond to a variety of pressures to remain competitive in a changing manufacturing landscape.   As the voice of international automakers in the United States, Autos Drive America is strengthening the automotive manufacturing by advocating for trade and investment policies that expand jobs and support economic growth in America.   Listen in as we sit down with Jennifer Safavian, President & CEO, to discuss why a strong U.S. auto industry is vital for the nation's economy and how Autos Drive America is supporting integrated supply chains that keep American manufacturing competitive on the global stage.   We'd love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don't forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today — a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform.   Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including the introduction of a new member, car buying adventures, the intricacies of the GT3 market, upcoming events, and personal watch collections. They share insights on watch sizes, trends, and their preferences, while also planning future topics for discussion. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to bourbon tasting, market trends, the impact of tariffs on the auto industry, and the challenges faced by the spirits industry. They explore the pricing of bourbon, the effects of tariffs on consumer goods, and the changing drinking habits of younger generations. The discussion highlights the complexities of the market and the future of drinking trends.

Greg Brady spoke with Jeff Gray, President of Unifor Local 222 about Prime Minister Carney needs to deal with Canada's crumbling auto sector Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join this episode of DM Radio as host Eric Kavanagh sits down with Kevin Tynan of The Presidio Group, known for his early and accurate predictions on major automotive shifts. Drawing from Presidio's 2026 year-ahead outlook, Tynan will explain why EV subsidies, tariff fears, and long-standing growth drivers are fading - and what that means for automakers. Find out how the industry's pivot toward trucks and SUVs reshaped profitability, why electrification hasn't delivered the expected returns, and how rising prices collide with consumer expectations. Hear more about the U.S. and Chinese auto economies, their subsidies, supply chains, and the strategic challenges now facing the global market.

January 13, 2026 ~ Jamie Butters, Executive Editor Automotive News joins Kevin to discuss how President Trump visiting Michigan is important to the auto industry Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the United States, driverless taxis piloted by artificial intelligence are appearing in cities from Los Angeles to Miami. But are these phantom drivers more or less prone to accidents than humans? Do robotaxis pose risks to our safety? Our France 2 colleagues went for a test drive. 

Gaps in data verification likely contributed to missed double-pledging of assets at Tricolor Auto, prompting changes at rating agencies, Larry Chiavaro, president at his consulting company LC Advisors Group, told Auto Finance News during a special recording of the Weekly Wrap podcast.  Chiavaro also served as executive vice president and co-founder of First Associates Loan Servicing from 2010 to 2021. That company was rebranded as Vervent in 2020. The backup servicer took over Tricolor's portfolio following the company's Sept. 10 bankruptcy filing.  Tricolor is under investigation for allegations of fraudulently double-pledging assets to warehouse lines, with former Tricolor Chief Executive Daniel Chu and other former Tricolor executives facing a federal indictment alleging they committed fraud at the company.  The Tricolor bankruptcy served as a “wake-up call for the industry” and has spurred changes, Chiavaro tells AFN.In this special episode of the Weekly Wrap, Auto Finance News Founder and CEO JJ Hornblass joins Chiavaro to discuss the collapse of Tricolor Auto, backup servicing operations and risk management.  

The 10-year Treasury yield is finally pushing comfortably above the 2-year yield; we will explain why this "normalization" is healthy but often precedes a mid-cycle slowdown.Today's Stocks & Topics: ThSprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM), Oil Field Services, Market Wrap, “The Yield Curve "Un-Inversion", Anebulo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANEB), Invest in the Demand for Magnets, The Auto Industry, United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), Rollover 403b to Roth I-R-A, Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH), Winners and Loser Around the Tax Cuts and Tariffs.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

January 6, 2026 ~ Glenn Stevens, Vice President of the Detroit Regional Chamber and MICHauto Executive Director discusses Donald Trump's to do list for the auto industry in 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest news from Colorado. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Continued conversation with Automotive Expert Craig Fitzgerald, discussing what’s ahead for the auto industry in 2026! Listen as they discuss auto dealer consolidation, EV sales, tax credits, new driving laws, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Automotive Expert Craig Fitzgerald joined Bradley with information about what’s ahead for the auto industry in 2026! Listen as they discuss auto dealer consolidation, EV sales, tax credits, new driving laws, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest used car market data. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest data from CarFax and it is SHOCKING! Tune in to learn more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PREVIEW Guest: Anatol Lieven Summary: Anatol Lieven critiques NATO defense spending, arguing that while Germany prioritizes tanks to support its auto industry, effective defense against Russia requires cheaper solutions like drones and mines. He warns that expensive armored vehicles may prove "suicidal" in modern war, whereas cheaper defenses are more practical. 1870 SIEGE OF PARIS

Judy Dempsey addresses the industrial crisis in Germany, specifically the auto industry's struggle against Chinese electric vehicles. She notes that Chancellor Merz is avoiding necessary pension reforms due to political pressure, while the rise of the AfD and a shifting transatlantic relationship further complicate Germany's economic stability. 1860 BECHTESGADEN

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports China has massive automotive over capacity and the government is trying to help by putting an end to price wars.

The European Union has proposed changes to a 2023 law that effectively banned the sale of new internal combustion engine cars from 2035. Instead of cutting CO2 emissions by 100 percent from 2021 levels, carmakers would be required to reduce them by 90 percent, meaning small-scale production of petrol or hybrid cars could continue. The auto industry and some member states had been lobbying hard to get the rules relaxed in the face of slow market growth for EVs. 

Ford is abandoning top EV models like the F-150 Lightning as weak demand and hostile policies from the Trump administration weigh on sales. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: the EU prepares to water down its own upcoming ban on sales of new internal combustion vehicles, while France tries to support its own EV battery sector.

In 1937, a 23-year-old Flint woman stood between General Motors security, Flint police gunfire, and the workers fighting for their lives inside Fisher Body.Her name was Genora Johnson Dollinger — and she did more than rally the Women's Emergency Brigade.She dodged bullets for the UAW and helped spark a labor uprising that reshaped the American middle class.This episode begins with a cinematic reenactment of the Flint Sit-Down Strike and Genora's electrifying moment on the picket line. From her kitchen-table organizing to the chaos outside the plants, Genora's bravery becomes the doorway into a deeper story about labor, power, and the long shadow cast over America's auto industry.

Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest news from Edmunds. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest news from Capital One. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest info from Consumer Reports. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Massachusetts company is moving to New Hampshire, and President Trump is ending the harmful green new scam in the auto industry.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

A growing trend is emerging where a Health Savings Account (HSA) is treated not as spending money, but instead as a "Super IRA" for retirement. Could this be the right call for you?Today's Stocks & Topics: Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT), Marker Wrap, Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (PLG), “The "6-Figure HSA" Retirement Strategy”, Liquidity, Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS), The Auto Industry, Emerging Markets Bonds.Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest news from Carvana and Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Auto-parts maker First Brands Group, the company behind products like Autolite spark plugs and Fram oil filters, declared bankruptcy last month. Court filings have revealed a trove of irregularities and a $2 billion dollar hole. WSJ's Alexander Gladstone says the bankruptcy is having an impact on the company's lenders and on Wall Street. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening:  - Trump's Tariffs Cause Chaos in Auto Industry  - How Spirit Airlines Landed in Bankruptcy  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices