Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDec. 18, 2025 | Steven Rattner on 2009 auto bailout: "Everybody had to take pain"
Steven Rattner, who led the Obama administration’s auto rescue, reflects 16 years later on General Motors and Chrysler’s bankruptcies and addresses w…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Dec. 17, 2025 | Impact of EU ICE ban reversal; Tesla sales at risk in California
The EU’s reversal on its combustion engine ban will reshape where automakers invest billions and which vehicles they prioritize globally. Automotive …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Dec. 16, 2025 | New tool tracks distressed suppliers; Rivian CEO talks China, R2 launch
Reporter John Irwin talks about the new Automotive News Supplier Distress Tracker, which finds that auto suppliers have cut more than 60,000 jobs acr…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Dec. 15, 2025 | Trump’s CAFE retreat likely to cost consumers; Nissan overhauls stair-steps
Automotive News’ Molly Boigon explains why relaxed emissions standards are likely to cost consumers more than they would save. Nissan revamps its sta…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Dec. 14, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson’s vision for cars of the future
Volvo Cars CEO Hakan Samuelsson talks about the automaker’s powertrain strategy moving forward, its relationship with parent company Geely and more.
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Dec. 13, 2025 | Weekend Drive: USMCA drama; EVs do better than expected in October
Automotive News reporters Molly Boigon and Richard Truett discuss some of the biggest news stories in the auto industry from the past week, including…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Dec. 12, 2025 | Ford, SK On end joint battery venture; doing mobile service right
South Korean battery maker SK On is ending its joint venture with Ford. Mexico plans tariffs as high as 50 percent on Chinese cars. Plus, Jeremy Step…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Dec. 11, 2025 | Ionna CEO Seth Cutler interview Part 2; automakers push to preserve USMCA
In this second and final part of Automotive News’ interview with Seth Cutler, the Ionna CEO discusses softening electric vehicle demand after the los…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Dec. 10, 2025 | Ionna CEO Seth Cutler interview Part 1; affordable cars selling fast
Seth Cutler, CEO of the Ionna charging network, talks about the eight automakers trying to beat Tesla at its own game. U.S. inventory dips with affor…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Dec. 9, 2025 | Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson interview; Nissan eyes hybrid hub in U.S.
Volvo Cars CEO Hakan Samuelsson says 2026 will be a comeback year for the automaker. Nissan considers making hybrid powertrains in Tennessee to make …
8 months, 3 weeks ago