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 Okt 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 Okt 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 Okt 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 Okt 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 Okt 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 Okt 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 Okt 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 Okt 25min
