Oct. 17, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Tesla’s ‘flying’ Roadster; Ford’s certified pre-owned push
Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss Tesla’s thruster-powered Roadster, Ford’s certified pre-owned push, Penske Automotive’s $16.3 billion buyout and Lexus’ extra inventory.
17 Loka 20min
Oct. 16, 2026 | Tesla’s rocket-powered Roadster; InformedIQ’s Jessica Gonzalez on generative AI fraud
Tesla shows a second-generation Roadster that uses SpaceX thrusters. Plus, InformedIQ’s Jessica Gonzalez explains how generative AI fuels auto loan fraud, and how dealers and lenders can fight back.
16 Loka 19min
Oct. 15, 2026 | Penske Automotive going private; fast-charging industry charges ahead
Penske Automotive agrees to go private in a $16.3 billion deal. Plus, EVgo’s Badar Khan and Chargeonomics’ Loren McDonald discuss what automakers can do to make public charging easier.
15 Loka 18min
Oct. 14, 2026 | Fain wins second UAW term; Acura confirms two new crossovers
Shawn Fain sweeps the UAW presidential vote. Acura adds two crossovers. Plus, David Wyler, CEO of Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, talks dealer culture and why he won’t sell Chinese vehicles.
14 Loka 22min
Oct. 13, 2026 | Stellantis plans V-8 Hellcat Charger; affordability crisis
A planning document points to a V-8 Hellcat Charger from Stellantis. Plus, experts from Hyundai, Cox and Mobility Global debate who ends up paying for tariffs.
13 Loka 22min
Oct. 12, 2026 | Tesla drops ‘Full Self-Driving’ name in Europe; Albert Gore on clean tech
Tesla renames its driver-assist system in Europe. BYD shows off a nine-minute charger. Plus, Albert Gore of the Zero Emission Transportation Association talks about how clean tech companies are planni...
12 Loka 22min
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
