Automotive News Daily Drive

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung talks with Automotive News Publisher KC Crain about the recent immigration raid in Georgia, plans for U.S. investments and more. EV registrations surge for legacy brands while Tesla keeps falling. Plus, JLR’s cyberattack fallout spreads to suppliers.

In the second and final part of Automotive News’ exclusive interview with General Motors CEO Mary Barra, she talks about growing manufacturing challenges, how hybrids fit into future product plans and more. A fifth of all auto suppliers topple into financial distress . Plus, experts discuss the state of electrification amid shifting federal policies and sluggish demand.

General Motors CEO Mary Barra sits down for an exclusive interview with Automotive News’ Lindsay VanHulle and Nick Bunkley at the site of the automaker’s new global headquarters. Ford plans to demolish its global headquarters and relocate to its nearby engineering campus. Plus, Tesla halts orders of its cheapest Cybertruck while Ram cancels its electric pickup .

In the second and final part of this interview, SellMyRide Chairman Chip Perry and President Dom Pope discuss dealer demand for used vehicles in 2025. Plus, Susann Kazunas, Toyota Motor North America group vice president of production engineering, talks about how the automaker is responding to tariff headwinds. 

Automotive News Staff Reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Molly Boigon discuss the past week’s biggest news stories, including the fallout from the U.S. immigration raid of a Hyundai-LG battery plant site in Georgia as well as the possible implications of an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling on President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Attorney Charles Kuck represents some of the Hyundai-LG workers who were detained in a U.S. immigration raid last week in Georgia. He talks about what they experienced and what it all means for other foreign companies thinking about investing in the U.S. Plus, General Motors CEO Mary Barra says “agility and resiliency” are key to navigating a changing industry.

Hyundai and LG workers are traveling back to South Korea despite an overture from President Trump to stay. Analysts say Tesla drivers are defecting to legacy brands in big numbers. Plus, TD Cowen’s Itay Michaeli talks about how well the auto industry is adapting to tariffs.

Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller touts the electric vehicle startup’s new flagship vehicle, the Polestar 5. SellMyRide President Dom Pope and Chairman Chip Perry discuss the company’s strategy as an acquisition platform for high-volume dealers. Plus, U.S. immigration raid disruptions spread beyond Hyundai and LG Energy to other South Korean projects.

Consumer advocate and author Ralph Nader talks about his view of the auto industry in 2025, from safety standards to automated driving. A report says Toyota will consolidate Lexus production sites in the U.S. Plus, Ford will recall nearly 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a rear-view camera issue.

Audi CEO Gernot Döllner talks about the automaker’s focus on strategic clarity and its plans for electrification going forward. South Korea sends a “rapid response team” to bring back workers detained in a U.S. immigration raid . Plus, Stellantis plans to scrap its target of 100 percent electric vehicles in Europe by 2030.

In the second and final portion of this interview, State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, D-Mich., talks about her ideas for effective tariff policy and how lawmakers on all levels can help create better conditions for homegrown manufacturing and talent.

Automotive News’ Larry P. Vellequette and Hannah Lutz discuss Tesla’s proposal to give CEO Elon Musk a compensation package worth up to $1 trillion. They also talk about three automakers announcing EV production or staffing cuts amid headwinds and demand challenges.

U.S. immigration authorities carried out a raid at Hyundai Motor Group’s massive electric vehicle complex outside Savannah, Ga. Canada delays its EV mandate by one year. Plus, David Frontiera of Informativ talks about what’s driving up cases of synthetic identity fraud in F&I.

Three Japanese automakers see sales slip in August . Dealers are feeling gloomier than ever about EV markets. Plus, Automotive News Canada’s Greg Layson gives an update on trade talks starting up again between Ottawa and Washington D.C. after about a month of silence.

Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow talks about her ideas for bolstering federal support for electric vehicle infrastructure, R&D and more. Several brands see strong sales in August . Plus, dealers and automakers get extra time to deliver EVs after tax credits expire.

A court rules that most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs are illegal . JLR is hit by a cybersecurity incident , disrupting production and sales. Plus, Qualcomm’s Anshuman Saxena talks about the company’s driver-assistance partnership with BMW.

In the second and final portion of his interview with Automotive News’ Molly Boigon, U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed discusses the future of safety and emissions standards, changing attitudes toward vehicle ownership and more.

Automotive News staff reporters Michael Martinez and Molly Boigon talk about the biggest news stories from the past week, including a portion of the U.S.-EU trade framework that could reshape safety and emissions standards. Plus, a look at how the UAW and Automotive News’ coverage of labor issues have evolved over the past century.

The European Commission says it would agree to remove tariffs on U.S. industrial goods to cut U.S. duties on European cars. Lana Payne is reelected president of Unifor . Plus, our own John Huetter and Paige Hodder discuss the new retail finance and insurance special section in Automotive News.

Mercedes-Benz wants the U.S. and Europe to lower auto tariffs . AAA’s director of automotive research Greg Brannon talks about how driver-assistance systems fare in traffic. Plus, the UAW encounters a speed bump in a vote in Kentucky.

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, talks about his vision for a stronger American auto industry. Stellantis pays $190 million in U.S. fuel economy penalties . Plus, Automotive News journalists celebrate the publication’s 100th birthday with stories of some of the most influential figures they have covered in the industry.

Hyundai Motor Group is adding $5 billion of investments to its U.S. operations. California dealers sue Sony Honda over direct sales of Afeela electric vehicles. Plus, three industry experts scheduled to speak at Automotive News Congress 2025 discuss Chinese competition, the retail market and more.

Nissan Americas Chairperson Christian Meunier joins the show to talk about how the Japanese automaker hopes to win back customers with a fresh lineup and more powertrain options. A possible bombshell lies in the U.S.-EU trade framework . NHTSA probes more than 1.4 million Honda vehicles over engine failures.

Jennifer Safavian, CEO of Autos Drive America, reacts to the latest developments in trade talks between the U.S. and EU. Plus, the conclusion of Automotive News Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff’s interview with Tisha Johnson, Slate Auto’s head of design.

Automotive News’ Hannah Lutz, director of technology and innovation coverage, and Staff Reporter Michael Martinez discuss the biggest auto industry news stories from the past week, including a new trade framework between the U.S. and European Union and increasing uncertainty about the industry’s future.