Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchJune 22, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan interview; suppliers and AI
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan talks about how tariffs are affecting the U.S. auto industry’s hometown and his dream of landing a Toyota plant in Michigan…
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June 21, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Suppliers face unique challenges in 2025
Automotive News is releasing our list of top auto suppliers in 2025. Staff Reporter John Irwin joins the show to talk about this year’s list and what…
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June 20, 2025 | Customers bear $30 billion tariff brunt; service members buying more F&I
Tariffs are likely to add about $2,000 to sticker prices. Stellantis considers selling one of its brands. Plus, Finance and Insurance Reporter John H…
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June 19, 2025 | Why Tesla sales, EV market are struggling; Toyota adds battery pack lines
Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff explains why electric vehicle registrations recently fell for the first time in more than two years and how much Tesla’…
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June 18, 2025 | KPMG’s Lenny LaRocca; UAW monitor skewers Shawn Fain’s leadership
Lenny LaRocca, head of KPMG’s automotive practice, talks about the evolving mergers and acquisitions market and how his clients are trying to beef up…
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June 17, 2025 | U.S., Japan fail to reach trade deal; New Industry VC’s Alex Roy
U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba failed to reach an agreement on a trade package on the sidelines of the G7 sum…
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June 16, 2025 | Renault CEO Luca de Meo resigns; suppliers weigh in on latest tariff turmoil
Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group, is stepping down after five years. Ford’s rare-earth magnet supply is “day to day” after forcing a plant shutdown.…
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June 15, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Tesla brand damage; Brian Wilson’s car culture legacy
Telemetry’s Sam Abuelsamid talks about where Tesla’s brand image stands after CEO Elon Musk’s online spat with President Donald Trump. Plus, Automoti…
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June 14, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Top retail groups by service and parts revenue
More often than not, revenue from service, parts and the body shop carry dealerships through tough times. Automotive News Senior Retail Editor Dan Sh…
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June 13, 2025 | Trump floats higher auto tariffs; EasyCare’s Corey Smith
President Trump repeals California’s gas-car ban and floats higher auto tariffs. Electric vehicle momentum halts in April. Plus, EasyCare’s Corey Smi…
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