Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchJune 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…
1 year, 2 months ago
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…
1 year, 2 months ago
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.…
1 year, 2 months ago
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…
1 year, 2 months ago
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…
1 year, 2 months ago
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…
1 year, 2 months ago
June 12, 2025 | Openlane CEO Peter Kelly interview; auto industry most vulnerable in 2025
Openlane CEO Peter Kelly talks about the digital wholesaler’s view of tariffs as well as the benefits and shortcomings of artificial intelligence tec…
1 year, 2 months ago
June 11, 2025 | U.S., China reach rare-earths framework; Telemetry’s Sam Abuelsamid
The U.S. reaches a trade framework with China to ease the rare-earths shortage. GM makes a blockbuster investment in U.S. production. Plus, Sam Abuel…
1 year, 2 months ago
June 10, 2025 | China eases some rare-earth approvals; Evolution Co-Founder Dean Evans
Chinese officials say they are willing to fast-track approval of rare-earth exports to eligible users in the European Union. Hyundai reportedly has a…
1 year, 3 months ago
June 9, 2025 | Auto shipments plummet amid tariffs; MIT’s Bryan Reimer
The number of cars being shipped to the U.S. via sea routes has plunged as a result of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported vehicles. Panic b…
1 year, 3 months ago