Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchJuly 8, 2026 | NASCAR champ Joey Logano’s dealership journey; Scout lawsuit spreads to Washington state
A few months into his auto retail journey, NASCAR champion Joey Logano discusses the complexity of the business, the customization angle he’s leaning…
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July 7, 2026 | Toyota’s $3.6B Texas expansion; Teradar CEO on new sensor tech
Toyota’s board approved a $3.6 billion expansion of its San Antonio truck plant, nearly doubling its size and moving most Tacoma production back to t…
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July 6, 2026 | Tesla launches longer three-row Model Y; Sonatus’ John Heinlein
Tesla just filled a gap in its lineup with a longer, three-row Model Y. The number of car buyers signing up for 84-month loans is now at a record sha…
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July 3, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Mike and Larry’s top stories of the year so far
Michael Martinez and Larry P. Vellequette join Jake Neher for a special holiday “Weekend Drive.” Honda’s CR-V just knocked the F-150 off the top of t…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
July 2, 2026 | Honda CR-V tops first-half sales; why DRAM shortage hits autos especially hard
Honda’s CR-V dethrones the F-150 as America’s best-selling vehicle through the first half of 2026. Nissan’s CEO pushes back on Renault alliance fract…
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July 1, 2026 | BMW's Sebastian Mackensen on the new X5; new vehicle prices hit record high
BMW of North America CEO Sebastian Mackensen joins Daily Drive from Spartanburg, S.C., to talk about the redesigned X5 and why he’s aiming for a four…
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June 30, 2026 | JD Power’s Tyson Jominy: Chasing peak sales is the wrong goal; USMCA preview
JD Power’s Tyson Jominy makes the case that the auto industry is more profitable today selling fewer vehicles than it was at its peak and why the big…
2 months ago
June 29, 2026 | Texas closing in on California as largest market; Qualcomm’s Nakul Duggal
Texas is quietly closing in on California as the country’s largest auto market. America’s publicly traded dealer groups are going all-in on artificia…
2 months ago
June 28, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Who wins and loses when AI dominates the chip supply?
Kearney partner Kushal Fernandes breaks down which industries are best — and worst — positioned to survive the DRAM memory chip shortage, why the aut…
2 months ago
June 27, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Midyear market outlook; Polestar U.S. ban
Automotive News journalists Larry Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss the past week’s biggest stories, including the state of the auto market at…
2 months ago