Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNov. 26, 2025 | Kia America’s Eric Watson on 2026 optimism; Audi price hikes
Eric Watson, Kia America’s vice president of sales operations, joins the show to talk about the automaker’s affordability strategy and why he’s optim…
11 months ago
Nov. 25, 2025 | Hyundai’s Randy Parker interview; GM misses CAMI deadline
Hyundai Motor America CEO Randy Parker joins the show to talk about the automaker’s fresh models and why it’s still optimistic about the future of it…
11 months, 1 week ago
Nov. 24, 2025 | GM doubles down on gasoline engines; Calstart CEO Michael Berube
General Motors is investing $550 million dollars at two component plants to support expanded U.S. vehicle production in 2027. Mercedes plots a comeba…
11 months, 1 week ago
Nov. 23, 2025 | Bonus Episode: VW Microbus fire survivor; Amazon Web Services’ Stefano Marzani
Rachael Zaluzec, senior vice president of brand marketing and customer experience at Volkswagen of America, talks about the automaker’s restored micr…
11 months, 1 week ago
Nov. 22, 2025 | Weekend Drive: LA Auto Show; Akio Toyoda goes full MAGA
Automotive News’ Jerry Hirsch and Larry P. Vellequette discuss the biggest news from the Los Angeles Auto Show, including Kia’s spotlight on the rede…
11 months, 1 week ago
Nov. 21, 2025 | Ford suppliers go to court over canceled EVs; Cox Automotive’s Skylar Chadwick
A Tier 2 supplier is suing Nexteer over a canceled Ford EV program. China makes new demands to end the Nexperia chip crisis. Plus, Cox Automotive’s S…
11 months, 1 week ago
Nov. 20, 2025 | Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa exclusive interview; Gen Z F&I
Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa talks about the company’s turnaround plan and the slew of new products it will unleash on the market next year. A breakdown …
11 months, 1 week ago
Nov. 19, 2025 | Netherlands relinquishes control of Nexperia; Nissan weighs Rogue spinoff
The Netherlands suspends its takeover of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia. Nissan considers a Rogue spin-off for Infiniti. Plus, Stefano Marzani of A…
11 months, 1 week ago
Nov. 18, 2025 | Kathleen Ligocki reflects on Barra’s rise at GM; Toyota pours $900 million into U.S. hybrid production
As part of Automotive News’ 100 year anniversary, former Ford Mexico CEO Kathleen Ligocki reflects on Mary Barra’s rise at General Motors and what it…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Nov. 17, 2025 | Ford joins Amazon Autos for certified pre-owned sales; Cox Automotive’s Erin Keating
Ford joins Hyundai on Amazon Autos for certified pre-owned vehicle sales. Hyundai Motor is set to invest $86 billion in South Korea in the wake of th…
11 months, 2 weeks ago