Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNov. 12, 2025 | Toyota’s $10 billion U.S. investment; KPMG’s Lenny LaRocca
Toyota announces another massive U.S. investment. Waymo hits the highways, pulling further ahead of Tesla in the robotaxi race. Plus, KPMG’s Lenny La…
4 months ago
Nov. 11, 2025 | Tesla loses two key execs; What Musk, Scaringe pay plans mean for industry
Tesla has lost two key vehicle program leaders this week. Dutch officials visit China to end disputes over Nexperia. Plus, Automotive News’ Laurence …
4 months ago
Nov. 10, 2025 | Nexperia chip supply flowing again; Upstream Security’s Jennifer Tisdale
China is easing its export restrictions on Nexperia chips, a move that is already relieving pressure on global automakers hit by recent shortages. Ri…
4 months ago
Nov. 9, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Slate not interested in self-driving; Gen Z loves auto shows
Automotive News’ Laurence Iliff talks about why Slate has no interest in getting especially high-tech or jumping into the self-driving race with fell…
4 months, 1 week ago
Nov. 8, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Ford’s Signature 2.0 program
Automotive News Staff Reporters Michael Martinez and Molly Boigon talk about the week’s biggest news stories, including Ford’s Signature 2.0 program …
4 months, 1 week ago
Nov. 7, 2025 | Tesla to enter a new growth phase; Apple Tree Honda’s Fixed Ops Director Richard Lupo
Tesla enters a new growth phase with the approval of Elon Musk’s new pay package. Meanwhile, some Nexperia chip deliveries resume. Honda’s bet on EVs…
4 months, 1 week ago
Nov. 6, 2025 | CarMax’s CEO fired amid financial weakness; S&P Global Mobility’s Stephanie Brinley on hybrid vehicle tech
CarMax ousts longtime CEO Bill Nash in a surprise leadership shake-up aimed at strengthening sales and cutting costs. Meanwhile, Nissan continues its…
4 months, 1 week ago
Nov. 5, 2025 | Supreme Court justices question Trump tariffs; Slate Auto repair strategy
The Michigan Department of State suspends the license of a well-known dealership, alleging it sold used loaners as new. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court …
4 months, 1 week ago
Nov. 4, 2025 | Surviving AI at the dealership; F&I Sentinel’s Stephen McDaniel
Waymo brings its autonomous ride-hailing service to Detroit as the company expands testing in cold-weather markets. Meanwhile, dealership employees b…
4 months, 1 week ago
Nov. 3, 2025 | Chip imports to resume amid Nexperia export ban; Alix Partner’s Ahbijit Boora
China eases its Nexperia export ban, allowing select companies to resume chip imports as the semiconductor crisis continues through the industry. EV …
4 months, 1 week ago