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Aug. 31, 2026 | Unifor ratifies GM deal; how sodium ion batteries could reshape automotive
Unifor ratifies its General Motors Canada deal with 80 percent voting yes. Toyota and Honda face the steepest Canada tariff exposure. Plus, Emerald B…
6 hours ago
Aug. 30, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Mini borrows from sneaker culture; dealership techs hit the rally stage
Mini is borrowing from sneaker culture with limited-edition Icon Drops. Plus, the brand is sending dealership technicians to work pit service at rall…
1 day, 13 hours ago
Aug. 29, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Trade war of nerves puts industry in a vice
The UAW and Honda both push back on the escalating U.S.-Canada trade war. Plus, Jeep heads back to China, and Lincoln revives the Corsair.
2 days, 13 hours ago
Aug. 28, 2026 | UAW: Tone it down, U.S. and Canada; how F&I fraud is evolving
The UAW wants the U.S. and Canada to stop escalating the trade war. Volkswagen may bypass its own board on restructuring. Plus, Informativ’s Teresa B…
3 days, 4 hours ago
Aug. 27, 2026 | APMA’s Flavio Volpe on trade war: ‘What the F are we doing?’
President Donald Trump doubles down on 50 percent Canada tariffs. China orders a massive electric vehicle recall. Plus, Flavio Volpe of the Automotiv…
4 days, 5 hours ago
Aug. 26, 2026 | Honda: USMCA breakdown could mean no new plant; AlixPartners’ Soumya Sen Part 2
Honda says a new U.S. plant hinges on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Hyundai makes its biggest product bet yet. Plus, AlixPartners’ Soumy…
5 days, 7 hours ago
Aug. 25. 2026 | Canada fires back on tariffs; AlixPartners’ Soumya Sen on Ford-Apple Maps
Canada retaliates with 50 percent countertariffs on U.S. goods. Jeep returns production to China. Plus, AlixPartners’ Soumya Sen on what Ford’s Apple…
6 days, 6 hours ago
Aug. 24, 2026 | U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse; Trump threatens 50% auto tariffs
U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse and President Donald Trump escalates. Unifor and General Motors reach a deal in Ontario. Plus, the Mitsubishi Pajero…
1 week ago
Aug. 23, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Can Nissan turn incentive spending into lasting market share gains?
Nissan is spending big on incentives while the rest of the industry pulls back. On this bonus episode, Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez brea…
1 week, 1 day ago
Aug. 22, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Ford's Bronco pickup, 4-door Mustang plans; Carvana's new-car premium
Ford plans a product blitz with a Bronco pickup, a four-door Mustang and a luxury off-roader for Lincoln. Plus, Carvana is charging thousands more fo…
1 week, 2 days ago