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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 E…
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 Info…
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 agai…
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 a…
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 comp…
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 attitude…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 interv…
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 tr…
Protective Asset Protection’s Rick Kurtz talks about how dealership finance and insurance offices can leverage the new tax deduction on auto loan interest. Industry groups react to the U.S. trade fra…
Tisha Johnson, Slate Auto’s head of design, joins the show to talk about the low-cost electric pickup that can be customized and converted to an SUV. The U.S. and EU reach a deal that could cut auto …
Maserati North America chief Andrea Soriani talks about challenges and opportunities for the brand in an uncertain trade environment. Suppliers are more pessimistic about their companies’ overall per…
Paul Metrey, NADA executive vice president of public policy, talks about issues affecting retailers, from artificial intelligence to environmental regulations. The Automotive News Auto Industry Confi…
Automotive News’ inaugural Auto Industry Confidence Index shows automaker executives are upbeat about current business conditions but less optimistic about the future. Cleveland-Cliffs inks a multiye…
In this second and final portion of this interview, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., discusses President Joe Biden’s push for electric vehicle adoption, as well as how policymakers can protect the U…