Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchJuly 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…
11 months, 4 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…
11 months, 4 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…
1 year ago
July 10, 2025 | Making sense of trade developments; Volvo Cars slashes U.S. workforce
Automotive News Staff Reporter John Irwin discusses the latest tariff news and what comes next with volatile trade talks. Volvo Cars axes 15 percent …
1 year ago
July 9, 2025 | Ford manufacturing chief looks to change culture; new tariffs on copper
Automotive News Staff Reporter Michael Martinez talks about how Ford’s top manufacturing executive, Bryce Currie, is trying to change the company’s c…
1 year ago
July 8, 2025 | Ford drops employee pricing for new deals; unpacking the end of EV incentives
Ford Motor Co. is starting the third quarter with a new incentive campaign. Nissan tells suppliers it will postpone the start of production of two U.…
1 year ago
Industry reacts to Trump budget bill; Dunne Insights CEO Michael Dunne
Biden-era electric vehicle tax credits will come to an end this fall now that President Donald Trump has signed his budget bill. Tariffs force Nissan…
1 year ago
July 6, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Suppliers’ investment priorities; exemptions to vehicle rules
Executives from LG Energy Solution and Qualcomm Technologies explain where they are placing their bets. Plus, technical consultant Phil Koopman expla…
1 year ago
July 5, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Why generative AI hallucinations persist and how to deal
Even as generative artificial intelligence tools become more widespread at dealerships, they continue to churn out inaccurate or nonsensical informat…
1 year ago
July 3, 2025 | Trade partners seek tariff relief; Pinewood eyes North America tech rollout
The clock is ticking for trade partners as the pause on reciprocal trades is set to expire July 9. Plus, Pinewood Technologies Group CEO Bill Berman …
1 year ago