Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchJuly 20, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Flavio Volpe; trade group showdown
Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association President Flavio Volpe talks about the idea of an all-Canadian automaker and why North American productio…
9 months, 1 week ago
July 19, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Farewell to Jamie Butters
Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters is moving to the next stage of his career. He and Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker talk about his time w…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
July 18, 2025 | Latest tariffs threaten battery makers; PayNearMe’s Dawn Fretwell
The U.S. is set to impose more than 90 percent tariffs on a key EV battery material. NHTSA is shedding more than a quarter of its employees. Plus, Da…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
July 17, 2025 | CAFE defanged; solving the service tech shortage with Faulkner’s Mike Rocchi
Automakers are off the hook for fuel efficiency penalties for the last three years. Volvo swings to a $1 billion loss. Plus, Faulkner Automotive's Mi…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
July 16, 2025 | NADA, alliance clash over franchise laws; Redwood Materials’ Cal Lankton
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation is provoking a battle with NADA over state dealership franchise laws. Canadian auto companies see double-digit…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
July 15, 2025 | Renault names interim CEO; FTC FAQ on Safeguards Rule
Renault has named an interim CEO to lead the group while it searches for a permanent replacement for Luca de Meo. Tesla’s North America sales chief e…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
July 14, 2025 | Bergstrom Automotive’s John Bergstrom interview; EU, Mexico tariffs
Bergstrom Automotive Chairman John Bergstrom talks about his decades-long career as a dealer and how his company has grown to about $2 billion in sal…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
July 13, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Nissan’s Christian Meunier on tariffs; Ford’s new deals
Nissan Americas Chairperson Christian Meunier talks about tariffs and changing regulations in the U.S. and Canada. Plus, Automotive News Staff Report…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
July 12, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Toyota close to dream of building on demand
Long considered an industry pipe dream, Toyota’s Georgetown, Ky., plant is closing in on on-demand production. Automotive News Staff Reporter Larry P…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
July 11, 2025 | AI vs. humans on dealership service calls; EVs continue slump
Pied Piper CEO Fran O’Hagan talks about how well artificial intelligence is doing compared to humans when answering service appointment calls. EVs co…
9 months, 3 weeks ago