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Sept. 28, 2026 | Trump rolls back fuel economy rules; hacking the connected car
The Trump administration finalizes a major fuel economy rollback. Dealership buy-sell activity stays hot. Plus, a look at why hackers find the auto i…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Sept. 26, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Honda’s next U.S. plant; VW’s profit warning
Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez break down Honda’s plans for a new U.S. plant, Volkswagen’s slashed profit forecast and why record diesel p…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Sept. 25, 2026 | Honda’s next U.S. plant plans take shape; 120-month auto loans on the rise
Urvaksh Karkaria discusses Honda’s new hybrid plant and its next flagship crossovers. Plus, Bobby Steenbergh of AutoPayPlus breaks down why 100- and …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Sept. 24, 2026 | Detroit running out of time to catch up on EVs, says Dale Hall of the International Council on Clean Transportation
Dale Hall of the International Council on Clean Transportation says Detroit is running out of time to compete on EVs. Plus, Honda reportedly eyes Ohi…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Sept. 23, 2026 | Volvo COO Erik Severinson on aging platforms; Honda eyes supersized Pilot
Volvo COO Erik Severinson explains why the automaker is repowering its oldest platforms instead of chasing new ones. Plus, Urvaksh Karkaria discusses…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Sept. 22, 2026 | Canada’s tariff hit on U.S. car sales; Mercedes warns of German plant closures
Automotive News Canada’s David Kennedy breaks down why U.S.-made vehicle sales in Canada just hit a new low. Plus, Mercedes-Benz warns two German pla…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Sept. 21, 2026 | VW slashes profit forecast; HERE Technologies CEO
Volkswagen slashes its profit forecast. Toyota bets big on robots. Plus, HERE Technologies CEO Mike Nefkens explains how incumbent map companies are …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Sept. 20, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Stellantis weighs bringing Ram production back to Michigan
A “From the Newsroom” report from Automotive News’ Rudy Schork on why Stellantis is studying a potential move of heavy-duty Ram pickup production fro…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Sept. 19, 2026 | Weekend Drive: The V-8 comeback; Stellantis’ Brampton dilemma
Michael Martinez and Greg Layson break down the return of the V-8 at two Detroit automakers, Stellantis losing interest in its idled Brampton plant a…
1 month ago
Sept. 18, 2026 | Fed’s rate hike another hit to affordability; AI models show pedestrian bias
The Fed’s new rate hike further complicates efforts to address the vehicle affordability crisis. Hyundai’s CEO warns Washington about China. Plus, a …
1 month ago