Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchJuly 2, 2025 | Kuniskis takes over U.S. brands; how Trump is encouraging robotaxis
Ram brand chief Tim Kuniskis will lead all of Stellantis’ U.S. brands. Autos and parts theft at industrial sites is on the rise, according to FBI dat…
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July 1, 2025 | June sales sputter for some automakers; panel airs suppliers’ many issues
U.S. auto sales slowed in June with more brands reporting declines. Elon Musk and President Donald Trump resume their feud over the Senate budget bil…
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June 30, 2025 | Canada pulls tax to spur trade talks; Lyft sees robotaxi partnership model
Canada rescinded its digital services tax and the finance minister said trade negotiations with the U.S. will resume. Also, a Lyft executive explains…
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June 29, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Roger Penske’s medal of freedom; fixed ops solutions
Penske Automotive Group CEO Roger Penske shares what his Presidential Medal of Freedom means to him. Plus, service and parts experts discuss the impo…
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June 28, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Stellantis CEO fosters a more open culture
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa is cultivating openness at the company he just took over. Staff Reporter Vince Bond Jr. joins the show to discuss the r…
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June 27, 2025 | Second-quarter sales slow at end; customer-pay work is key for service profits
Auto sales finish the second quarter at their slowest pace of the year. Japanese automakers continue to increase exports to the U.S. despite tariffs.…
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June 26, 2025 | Automaker group blasts NHTSA; Roger Penske honored by Automotive News
Automaker trade group says NHTSA is impeding its progress and struggling to modernize. Ford calls most salaried workers back to the office. And Roger…
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June 25, 2025 | Judge protects EV charger funds; Lucid leader argues for tax credit fairness
A federal judge blocks Trump administration from withholding EV charging infrastructure funds. Continental warns that tariffs will hold back profits.…
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June 24, 2025 | Espinosa faces unruly shareholders; why driver assistance fails to satisfy
Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa takes tough questions at shareholder meeting. Despite Trump’s tariffs, Mexico is seen as a vital automotive hub. And J.D. Po…
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June 23, 2025 | Filosa keeps responsibility for North America; Elkann on global industry
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa keeps responsibility for North America and key brands. Tesla robotaxis start rolling in Texas. Toyota raises prices in …
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