Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchOct. 18, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Jeep is sliding, but Wrangler special editions are drawing orders
Vince Bond Jr. explains why Jeep sales are down 8 percent through September and why dealers who built standalone showrooms are struggling. Plus, how …
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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 billi…
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Oct. 16, 2026 | Tesla’s rocket-powered Roadster; InformedIQ’s Jessica Gonzalez on generative AI fraud
Tesla shows a second-generation Roadster that uses SpaceX thrusters. Plus, InformedIQ’s Jessica Gonzalez explains how generative AI fuels auto loan f…
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Oct. 15, 2026 | Penske Automotive going private; fast-charging industry charges ahead
Penske Automotive agrees to go private in a $16.3 billion deal. Plus, EVgo’s Badar Khan and Chargeonomics’ Loren McDonald discuss what automakers can…
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Oct. 14, 2026 | Fain wins second UAW term; Acura confirms two new crossovers
Shawn Fain sweeps the UAW presidential vote. Acura adds two crossovers. Plus, David Wyler, CEO of Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, talks dealer culture …
3 days, 19 hours ago
Oct. 13, 2026 | Stellantis plans V-8 Hellcat Charger; affordability crisis
A planning document points to a V-8 Hellcat Charger from Stellantis. Plus, experts from Hyundai, Cox and Mobility Global debate who ends up paying fo…
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Oct. 12, 2026 | Tesla drops ‘Full Self-Driving’ name in Europe; Albert Gore on clean tech
Tesla renames its driver-assist system in Europe. BYD shows off a nine-minute charger. Plus, Albert Gore of the Zero Emission Transportation Associat…
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Oct. 11, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Dunne, Müller clash over keeping markets open to Chinese automakers
Michael Dunne of Dunne Insights and Hildegard Müller of Germany’s VDA disagree about how to respond to China’s auto push. In this bonus episode, they…
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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, a…
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Oct. 9, 2026 | What DIY repair boom means for dealers; Chevy invests in its small crossovers
Sanderson Ford’s Tom Duenkel Jr. unpacks the rise of DIY auto repairs and what it means for service drives. Plus, Chevy refreshes the Trax and Trailb…
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