March 27, 2026 | WrenchWay’s Jay Goninen talks about what technicians are looking for; Hyundai pledges increase in U.S. production
WrenchWay President Jay Goninen discusses the company’s Voice of the Technician survey results and what technicians are looking for in a dealership. Hyundai pledges to increase U.S. production by 2030...
27 Maalis 26min
March 26, 2026 | What Afeela cancellations signal for Honda, Sony; Q1 sales preview
Automotive News Asia Editor Hans Greimel discusses Sony Honda Mobility’s decision to cancel its Afeela EVs. U.S. auto sales are heading for a rough first quarter. Plus, Stellantis workers face parking...
26 Maalis 18min
March 25, 2026 | Toyota’s Mark Templin on tariff pressure, price hikes; Honda, Sony nix Afeela EVs
Mark Templin, Toyota Motor North America COO, talks about how the automaker is navigating rising tariff costs and global unrest. Sony and Honda cancel their Afeela electric vehicles. Plus, what dealer...
25 Maalis 18min
March 24, 2026 | Could AI replace vehicle listing sites?; Zoox expands to two new markets
A new wave of startups is betting that artificial intelligence can replace third-party vehicle listings sites entirely, saving money for dealers and customers alike. Amazon’s Zoox is bringing its robo...
24 Maalis 21min
March 23, 2026 | VW cuts capacity despite backlog; Nvidia's Ali Kani
Volkswagen pushes ahead with factory cuts and job reductions despite a backlog of orders, while ZF hunts for asset buyers as debt mounts. Automotive News’ Urvaksh Karkaria breaks down Mercedes-Benz’s ...
23 Maalis 21min
March 22, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Vinturas CEO on supply chain crisis; IMSA president on racing’s growth
Vinturas CEO Ronald Kleijwegt talks about why supply chain disruption has become structural rather than episodic, and what automotive executives need to do differently. Plus, Automotive News reporter ...
22 Maalis 16min
March 21, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Ford's casting gamble; China's route to U.S. via Canada
Ford is making what CEO Jim Farley calls “the most radical change” to assembly since the Model T, replacing hundreds of parts with giant aluminum castings. Automotive News staff reporters Larry P. Vel...
21 Maalis 25min
March 20, 2026 | Ford bets on giant castings; Service Manager Micah Morton
Ford is planning to replace hundreds of parts with giant aluminum castings on its upcoming electric pickup. New data shows dealership pricing practices the FTC warned about are widespread. Plus, servi...
20 Maalis 14min
