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Back to SearchJune 15, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Tesla brand damage; Brian Wilson’s car culture legacy
Telemetry’s Sam Abuelsamid talks about where Tesla’s brand image stands after CEO Elon Musk’s online spat with President Donald Trump. Plus, Automoti…
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June 14, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Top retail groups by service and parts revenue
More often than not, revenue from service, parts and the body shop carry dealerships through tough times. Automotive News Senior Retail Editor Dan Sh…
9 months ago
June 13, 2025 | Trump floats higher auto tariffs; EasyCare’s Corey Smith
President Trump repeals California’s gas-car ban and floats higher auto tariffs. Electric vehicle momentum halts in April. Plus, EasyCare’s Corey Smi…
9 months ago
June 12, 2025 | Openlane CEO Peter Kelly interview; auto industry most vulnerable in 2025
Openlane CEO Peter Kelly talks about the digital wholesaler’s view of tariffs as well as the benefits and shortcomings of artificial intelligence tec…
9 months ago
June 11, 2025 | U.S., China reach rare-earths framework; Telemetry’s Sam Abuelsamid
The U.S. reaches a trade framework with China to ease the rare-earths shortage. GM makes a blockbuster investment in U.S. production. Plus, Sam Abuel…
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June 10, 2025 | China eases some rare-earth approvals; Evolution Co-Founder Dean Evans
Chinese officials say they are willing to fast-track approval of rare-earth exports to eligible users in the European Union. Hyundai reportedly has a…
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June 9, 2025 | Auto shipments plummet amid tariffs; MIT’s Bryan Reimer
The number of cars being shipped to the U.S. via sea routes has plunged as a result of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported vehicles. Panic b…
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June 7, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Stellantis design chief Ralph Gilles interview
Ralph Gilles, Stellantis chief design officer, talks about the past and future of Chrysler design as the brand celebrates its centennial. Supply chai…
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June 6, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Implications of Trump, Musk feud for auto industry
Omari Gardner, director of content and commentary, discusses the deeper impacts of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s fallout with President Donald Trump. Plus, E…
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June 6, 2025 | Trump, Musk go from joyride to road rage; tariff effects on auto finance
President Donald Trump threatens subsidies and contracts for Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s companies amid their public falling-out. The U.S. dumps Biden-era …
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