Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMay 23, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Stellantis’ affordable product blitz; state of trade in 2026
Our panel breaks down Stellantis’ ambitious plan to launch 11 new models in North America by 2030, most under $40,000. Plus, a look at Automotive New…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
May 22, 2026 | Motor oil shortage worsens; Ram's Maverick challenger coming in 2028
Arnold Gacita, president of Petra Automotive Products, talks about the growing motor oil shortage linked to the Iran war that is hitting dealerships …
5 months ago
May 21st, 2026 | Stellantis’ $70B turnaround plan; Mitsubishi's dealership exodus
Stellantis unveils plans for nine vehicles under $40,000 by 2030. Nissan eyes importing Chinese-made vehicles to Canada. Plus, Automotive News’ Urvak…
5 months ago
May 20th, 2026 | Hyundai overhauls service operations; Mercedes-AMG's first EV
Hyundai is overhauling its service operations after years at the bottom of customer satisfaction surveys. Mitsubishi’s dealer network is shrinking fa…
5 months ago
May 19th, 2026 | Ford wants to supply military; the dos and don’ts of retail AI contracts
Ford is in talks to supply pickups to the military. After years of tightening standards, subprime lending is on the rise once again. Plus, Steve Gree…
5 months ago
May 18th, 2026 | Used EV sales surge; automakers, suppliers getting along better
Elena Ciccotelli, host of the “EVs for Everyone” podcast, and Cox Automotive’s Stephanie Valdez Streaty talk about surging used electric vehicle sale…
5 months ago
May 16, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Toyota's $2B Texas plant; Ford's supplier crackdown
Automotive News reporters Larry Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss Toyota’s potential $2 billion Texas assembly plant, Ford cracking down on su…
5 months ago
May 15th, 2026 | Toyota eyes $2B Texas plant; AutoPayPlus CEO on affordability
Toyota is considering a new $2 billion assembly plant in Texas. Subaru puts its electric vehicle plans on ice and shifts focus back to internal combu…
5 months, 1 week ago
May 14, 2026 | Ford’s Liz Door on supplier relations; Honda posts first loss since 1957
Liz Door, Ford’s chief supply chain officer, discusses how the automaker is managing supplier relationships and disruptions. Honda abandons its combu…
5 months, 1 week ago
May 13th, 2026 | Ford cracks down on suppliers; APMA’s Flavio Volpe on USMCA talks
Ford is putting suppliers with quality problems on a “no bid” list and pushing parts makers to sign three-year cost savings plans. Stellantis CEO Ant…
5 months, 1 week ago