Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDec. 2, 2025 | Hybrids surge in November; Helion President Erik Nachbahr
Toyota, Ford, Honda, Hyundai and Kia posted mixed November U.S. sales, with strong hybrid volume offset by an EV slump. JLR fires the design boss beh…
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Dec. 1, 2025 | Stellantis hiring spree; ChargerHelp CEO Kameale Terry
Stellantis goes on a hiring spree at its North American headquarters. Pressure grows on Mercedes’ CEO as the company’s luxury strategy stalls. Plus, …
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Nov. 26, 2025 | Kia America’s Eric Watson on 2026 optimism; Audi price hikes
Eric Watson, Kia America’s vice president of sales operations, joins the show to talk about the automaker’s affordability strategy and why he’s optim…
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Nov. 25, 2025 | Hyundai’s Randy Parker interview; GM misses CAMI deadline
Hyundai Motor America CEO Randy Parker joins the show to talk about the automaker’s fresh models and why it’s still optimistic about the future of it…
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Nov. 24, 2025 | GM doubles down on gasoline engines; Calstart CEO Michael Berube
General Motors is investing $550 million dollars at two component plants to support expanded U.S. vehicle production in 2027. Mercedes plots a comeba…
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Nov. 23, 2025 | Bonus Episode: VW Microbus fire survivor; Amazon Web Services’ Stefano Marzani
Rachael Zaluzec, senior vice president of brand marketing and customer experience at Volkswagen of America, talks about the automaker’s restored micr…
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Nov. 22, 2025 | Weekend Drive: LA Auto Show; Akio Toyoda goes full MAGA
Automotive News’ Jerry Hirsch and Larry P. Vellequette discuss the biggest news from the Los Angeles Auto Show, including Kia’s spotlight on the rede…
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Nov. 21, 2025 | Ford suppliers go to court over canceled EVs; Cox Automotive’s Skylar Chadwick
A Tier 2 supplier is suing Nexteer over a canceled Ford EV program. China makes new demands to end the Nexperia chip crisis. Plus, Cox Automotive’s S…
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Nov. 20, 2025 | Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa exclusive interview; Gen Z F&I
Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa talks about the company’s turnaround plan and the slew of new products it will unleash on the market next year. A breakdown …
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Nov. 19, 2025 | Netherlands relinquishes control of Nexperia; Nissan weighs Rogue spinoff
The Netherlands suspends its takeover of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia. Nissan considers a Rogue spin-off for Infiniti. Plus, Stefano Marzani of A…
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