Automotive News Daily Drive

Ram brand chief Tim Kuniskis will lead all of Stellantis’ U.S. brands . Autos and parts theft at industrial sites is on the rise, according to FBI data. And the Trump administration wants to make it easier for cars to drive themselves.

U.S. auto sales slowed in June with more brands reporting declines. Elon Musk and President Donald Trump resume their feud over the Senate budget bill . And a Congress Conversation livestream panel address the issues facing suppliers.

Canada rescinded its digital services tax and the finance minister said trade negotiations with the U.S. will resume. Also, a Lyft executive explains how the company is working with Mobileye, May Mobility and others to launch robotaxis.

Penske Automotive Group CEO Roger Penske shares what his Presidential Medal of Freedom means to him. Plus, service and parts experts discuss the importance of customer retention and how to do it.

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa is cultivating openness at the company he just took over. Staff Reporter Vince Bond Jr. joins the show to discuss the relationships that need mending.

Auto sales finish the second quarter at their slowest pace of the year. Japanese automakers continue to increase exports to the U.S. despite tariffs. And service and parts experts stress the need to keep customers visiting for more than recall work.

Automaker trade group says NHTSA is impeding its progress and struggling to modernize. Ford calls most salaried workers back to the office . And Roger Penske, auto dealer and motorsports giant, receives Automotive News centennial award.

A federal judge blocks Trump administration from withholding EV charging infrastructure funds. Continental warns that tariffs will hold back profits . And Marc Winterhoff, Lucid Motors’ interim CEO, argues for small manufacturers to get EV tax credits.

Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa takes tough questions at shareholder meeting. Despite Trump’s tariffs, Mexico is seen as a v ital automotive hub . And J.D. Power’s Kathleen Rizk and Lisa Boor explain American consumers’ dissatisfaction with advanced driver-assistance systems.

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa keeps responsibility for North America and key brands. Tesla robotaxis start rolling in Texas. Toyota raises prices in the U.S. Plus, Stellantis Chairman John Elkann reflects on his family’s legacy.

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. Plus, Paul Thomas, president of Bosch North America, and MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers President Collin Shaw discuss how artificial intelligence technology is affecting the supply chain.

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 those companies face as trade tensions stir and market conditions evolve.

Tariffs are likely to add about $2,000 to sticker prices . Stellantis considers selling one of its brands. Plus, Finance and Insurance Reporter John Huetter talks about why service members are more likely to buy F&I products at dealerships.

Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff explains why electric vehicle registrations recently fell for the first time in more than two years and how much Tesla’s woes are to blame. Toyota adds battery pack lines at two plants to pave the way for the new RAV4 . Plus, Ford orders dealers to halt deliveries of some Mach-Es.

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 bottom lines in 2025. The UAW’s federal monitor paints a damning picture of President Shawn Fain’s leadership. Plus, the U.S. Senate looks to phase out EV tax credits over six months.

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 summit. Tesla dominates this year’s Cars.com’s American-Made Index. Plus, as Tesla readies its robotaxi launch, New Industry VC’s Alex Roy raises questions about safety and profit potential.

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. Plus, Paul Thomas, president of Bosch North America, and MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers President Collin Shaw discuss the latest challenges facing parts makers amid tariffs and supply chain bottlenecks.

Telemetry’s Sam Abuelsamid talks about where Tesla’s brand image stands after CEO Elon Musk’s online spat with President Donald Trump. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Richard Truett talks about Brian Wilson’s indelible impact on American car culture after the Beach Boys’ founder’s death this past week at age 82. Brian Wilson/Beach Boys/Car Hits playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0e7Q...

More often than not, revenue from service, parts and the body shop carry dealerships through tough times. Automotive News Senior Retail Editor Dan Shine talks about this year’s list of top dealership groups as ranked by service and parts revenue and body shop revenue.

President Trump repeals California’s gas-car ban and floats higher auto tariffs. Electric vehicle momentum halts in April. Plus, EasyCare’s Corey Smith talks about how service drives can cut stress and boost profits by rethinking their scheduling processes.

Openlane CEO Peter Kelly talks about the digital wholesaler’s view of tariffs as well as the benefits and shortcomings of artificial intelligence technologies. A survey finds the auto industry is the most vulnerable to financial distress . Plus, Dana inks a massive deal to sell its off-highway business.

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 Abuelsamid, vice president of market research at Telemetry, talks about Tesla’s planned robotaxi launch and why he thinks it’s a big risk for the self-driving industry.

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 rare-earths stockpile that can last about a year. Plus, Dean Evans, co-founder of rare-earth midstream processor Evolution Metals and Technologies, talks about the bottleneck in China and what his company is seeing as a result.

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 begins to set in over the rare-earth mineral shortage . Plus, MIT Research Scientist Bryan Reimer says companies and regulators need to rethink the ways they tackle distracted driving.

Ralph Gilles, Stellantis chief design officer, talks about the past and future of Chrysler design as the brand celebrates its centennial. Supply chain executives and experts discuss tariff impacts.