Automotive News Daily Drive

CarMax ousts longtime CEO Bill Nash in a surprise leadership shake-up aimed at strengthening sales and cutting costs. Meanwhile, Nissan continues its global restructuring , confirming plans to end production at its joint factory with Mercedes-Benz in Mexico. Plus, S&P Global Mobility’s Stephanie Brinley joins the show to discuss how hybrids are reaching hitting a sweet spot with consumers look...

The Michigan Department of State suspends the license of a well-known dealership , alleging it sold used loaners as new. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump’s sweeping tariffs and whether the president was lawful in his decisions. Plus, our own Laurence Iliff joins the show to talk about Slate Auto and how it plans to simplify its services.

Waymo brings its autonomous ride-hailing service to Detroit as the company expands testing in cold-weather markets . Meanwhile, dealership employees brace for the rise of artificial intelligence as automation reshapes jobs across the industry. Plus, our own John Huetter sits down with Stephen McDaniel, CEO of F&I Sentinel.

China eases its Nexperia export ban , allowing select companies to resume chip imports as the semiconductor crisis continues through the industry. EV demand cools as Hyundai dips and Kia is up after federal tax credits expire. Plus, an excerpt from the Shift Podcast with Alix Partners’ Abhijit Boora, on foreign trades and tariff delays. 

Scot Hensel, finance director at Kunes Auto Group, talks about the collapse of major used-vehicle dealership group and buy-here-pay-here lender Tricolor Holdings and what it means for other lenders and dealers. Hensel tells Automotive News Staff Reporter John Huetter that he hasn’t seen any subprime lenders tightening up on the deals they’ll accept from Kunes. 

Automotive News journalists Hans Greimel and Larry P. Vellequette join the show from Tokyo, where they are covering the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. They discuss the new products on display, involvement from Chinese automakers  and some of the more dubious unveilings at this year’s show.

A key supplier to Volkswagen and BMW slows output as the Nexperia crisis intensifies. Ram is getting its first-ever SUV in 2028. Plus, Jessica Gonzalez of InformedIQ joins the show to talk about the latest concerning forms of fraud in the auto lending space.

Tariffs and chip concerns hit the bottom lines of three global automakers. A new analysis suggests automakers are not getting the full tariff break on vehicles shipped to the U.S. from Canada and Mexico. Plus, Automotive News’ Lindsay VanHulle explains GM’s decision to lay off more than 3,000 workers as it rethinks its electric vehicle production plans.

General Motors is pausing production at its Detroit electric vehicle plant and two battery facilities, affecting more than 3,000 workers. The power struggle inside chipmaker Nexperia is escalating as automakers ring alarm bells. Plus, Automotive News’ Carly Schaffner talks about opportunities for Hyundai’s partnership with GM now that the Detroit automaker has discontinued BrightDrop electric van...

Tekion CEO Jay Vijayan joins the show to talk about his dealership management system provider’s growth ambitions, as well as incoming competition in the U.S. market. A new report says the Dutch government took over Nexperia over fears it was being gutted . Volkswagen Group shrugs off tariffs and starts construction on a $7 billion battery plant in Canada.

J.D. Power expects electric vehicle sales to plunge more than 40 percent in October after the sunset of U.S. federal tax credits. U.S. assembly plants could be just weeks away from shutdowns due to the Nexperia chip crisis. Plus, General Motors Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson talks about the automaker’s ambitious tech goals, including eyes-off driving in personal vehicles in 2028.

Automotive News’ Hannah Lutz and Paige Hodder speak with experts about the state of vehicle affordability issues. The panel includes Cars Commerce’s Jennifer Newman, Melinda Zabritsky of Experian, Car Pros Automotive Group’s Shirley Jones and New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers’ Laura Perrotta.

Automotive News’ Hannah Lutz and Larry P. Vellequette discuss the biggest stories from the past week, including the fallout from multiple supply chain crises , as well as General Motors’ big bet on eyes-off driving in 2028.

Nissan’s largest plant in the Americas goes down due to an aluminum shortage. That same disruption could cost Ford $2 billion . Plus, Alex Snyder and Tom Harsha of VehicleLyfe discuss how dealership service departments can create loyalty with customers.

The Nexperia chip crisis spreads to Japan . General Motors unveils a bold plan to bring eyes-off driving to the market in 2028. Plus, experts discuss vehicle affordability challenges and what’s driving higher prices in the new- and used-car markets.

Nexperia China declares independence from its parent company as the industry braces for chip disruptions. Those concerns spark a warning from Volkswagen to its workers about possible stoppages. Plus, Capital One’s Annie Fallows talks about the company’s attempts to streamline the auto lending process with its Navigator platform.

Automotive News Europe’s Peter Sigal joins the show to break down everything you need to know about the Nexperia chip crisis and what comes next. GM’s profits drop in the third quarter, but the company raises its 2025 forecast. Plus, Canada cuts off its incentive program for electrified vehicles.

The White House has extended a key tariff break for American carmakers. Confidence slips among automaker executives in the latest Automotive News Auto Industry Confidence Index . Plus, QNX COO John Wall talks about how software recalls are changing vehicle tech development.

Automotive News Publisher KC Crain sits down with Cox Automotive President Steve Rowley to talk about how artificial intelligence is shaping Cox’s business and the rest of the industry, as well as Rowley’s view of the impact of tariffs on the market.

Automotive News reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss the biggest news stories from the past week, including a historic $13 billion investment by Stellantis in U.S. manufacturing and August’s 24 percent jump for electric vehicle sales in the U.S.

The fallout from an aluminum plant fire in New York spreads to Stellantis, idling its Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer plant near Detroit. North American tariffs on cars and parts have crossed the $10 billion mark . Plus, Matt Babcock of Wolters Kluwer talks about the pace of tech adoption among auto lenders and what’s holding them back from completely going digital.

U.S. and China export restrictions threaten BMW’s chip supply . Vehicle cybersecurity concerns grow. Plus, Automotive News’ Laurence Iliff breaks down August EV registration data and what it could reveal about future sales.

CEO Antonio Filosa talks about Stellantis’ plan to pour $13 billion into the U.S., its biggest move since Chrysler was founded 100 years ago. Stellantis and General Motors are on a list of mysterious Department of Energy award cancellations . Plus, electric vehicle registrations surged in August , revealing clear winners and losers from the tax credit rush.

Automotive News’ Mark Hollmer talks about Pinewood. AI’s big, risky plan to jump headfirst into the U.S. dealership management system market. GM takes a $1.6 billion charge on its electric vehicle realignment. Plus, Toyota taps Century as its top luxury brand, even above Lexus.

First Brands founder Patrick James has stepped down as the auto parts maker advances its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. Price hikes loom as tariffs erode profits. Plus, Shmuel De-Leon, CEO of Israeli battery consulting firm De-Leon Energy, talks about the safety and performance benefits of solid-state batteries in electric vehicles.