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Back to SearchAug. 25, 2025 | Nissan’s Christian Meunier; possible bombshell in EU trade framework
Nissan Americas Chairperson Christian Meunier joins the show to talk about how the Japanese automaker hopes to win back customers with a fresh lineup and more powertrain options. A possible bombshell…
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
Aug. 24, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Autos Drive America CEO Jennifer Safavian; Slate’s Tisha Johnson
Jennifer Safavian, CEO of Autos Drive America, reacts to the latest developments in trade talks between the U.S. and EU. Plus, the conclusion of Automotive News Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff’s interv…
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
Aug. 23, 2025 | Weekend Drive: EU trade framework; pessimism grows across industry
Automotive News’ Hannah Lutz, director of technology and innovation coverage, and Staff Reporter Michael Martinez discuss the biggest auto industry news stories from the past week, including a new tr…
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago
Aug. 22, 2025 | How budget bill will affect F&I profits; Jeep revives the Cherokee
Protective Asset Protection’s Rick Kurtz talks about how dealership finance and insurance offices can leverage the new tax deduction on auto loan interest. Industry groups react to the U.S. trade fra…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Aug. 21, 2025 | Slate Auto’s Tisha Johnson; U.S., EU reach deal to cut tariffs
Tisha Johnson, Slate Auto’s head of design, joins the show to talk about the low-cost electric pickup that can be customized and converted to an SUV. The U.S. and EU reach a deal that could cut auto …
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Aug. 20, 2025 | Maserati’s Andrea Soriani; suppliers expect tough six months
Maserati North America chief Andrea Soriani talks about challenges and opportunities for the brand in an uncertain trade environment. Suppliers are more pessimistic about their companies’ overall per…
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Aug. 19, 2025 | NADA’s Paul Metrey interview; new study finds dealers losing confidence in industry future
Paul Metrey, NADA executive vice president of public policy, talks about issues affecting retailers, from artificial intelligence to environmental regulations. The Automotive News Auto Industry Confi…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Aug. 18, 2025 | Automakers see future prospects degrade; ‘The Rideshare Guy’ Harry Campbell
Automotive News’ inaugural Auto Industry Confidence Index shows automaker executives are upbeat about current business conditions but less optimistic about the future. Cleveland-Cliffs inks a multiye…
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Aug. 17, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Congresswoman Haley Stevens Part II
In this second and final portion of this interview, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., discusses President Joe Biden’s push for electric vehicle adoption, as well as how policymakers can protect the U…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Aug. 16, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Ford’s latest ‘Model T moment;’ SDVs gain momentum
Automotive News staff reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Molly Boigon join the show to talk about whether Ford can reinvent vehicle assembly in its bid to compete with China. They also discuss the tr…
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago