Oct. 11, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Dunne, Müller clash over keeping markets open to Chinese automakers
Michael Dunne of Dunne Insights and Hildegard Müller of Germany’s VDA disagree about how to respond to China’s auto push. In this bonus episode, they debate open markets, tariffs and who benefits from...
11 Loka 11min
Oct. 10, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Shawn Fain goes for 2nd UAW term; gas guzzlers pile up on lots
Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez break down Shawn Fain’s bid for a second term as UAW president, Nissan’s weakest global sales in decades, and dealership lots piling up with trucks and SUVs.
10 Loka 25min
Oct. 9, 2026 | What DIY repair boom means for dealers; Chevy invests in its small crossovers
Sanderson Ford’s Tom Duenkel Jr. unpacks the rise of DIY auto repairs and what it means for service drives. Plus, Chevy refreshes the Trax and Trailblazer small crossovers and F&I profits hit a record...
9 Loka 23min
Oct. 8, 2026 | North America auto execs talk investment, China; Porsche nixes U.S. factory
North American chiefs from GM, Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai talk U.S. investment and China’s threat. Plus, Porsche’s CEO unveils a turnaround plan and rules out a U.S. factory.
8 Loka 25min
Oct. 7, 2026 | Experts spar over China’s automotive rise; Honda delays CR-V
A panel of global auto experts at Automotive News Congress unpacks what the West misunderstands about China’s electric vehicle rise. Plus, Honda delays the CR-V, Nissan’s sales slump, and Stellantis r...
7 Loka 25min
Oct. 6, 2026 | Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz on $26 billion U.S. investment; Europe reaches EV record
Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz talks about Hyundai’s $26 billion U.S. investment and more. Europe’s EV share reaches a record. Plus, most car buyers don’t know what F&I products they bought.
6 Loka 19min
Oct. 5, 2026 | Tesla’s Q3 deliveries beat expectations; GMC’s Denali, AT4 gamble
Tesla’s third-quarter global deliveries topped expectations as its core business stabilizes. GMC pushes into premium Denali and AT4 trims. Plus, C.J. Finn of PwC talks about the state of the electric ...
5 Loka 20min
Oct. 4, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Ford CEO Jim Farley on skilled trades and the China threat
Ford CEO Jim Farley tells Automotive News Publisher KC Crain why America’s skilled trades shortage threatens the country’s AI and reshoring ambitions, then turns to a passionate warning about Chinese ...
4 Loka 13min
