May 16, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Toyota's $2B Texas plant; Ford's supplier crackdown
Automotive News reporters Larry Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss Toyota’s potential $2 billion Texas assembly plant, Ford cracking down on suppliers over quality and costs, and the latest elec...
16 Mai 23min
May 15th, 2026 | Toyota eyes $2B Texas plant; AutoPayPlus CEO on affordability
Toyota is considering a new $2 billion assembly plant in Texas. Subaru puts its electric vehicle plans on ice and shifts focus back to internal combustion and hybrid cars. Plus, AutoPayPlus CEO Robert...
15 Mai 15min
May 14, 2026 | Ford’s Liz Door on supplier relations; Honda posts first loss since 1957
Liz Door, Ford’s chief supply chain officer, discusses how the automaker is managing supplier relationships and disruptions. Honda abandons its combustion-free goal as it reports its first loss since ...
14 Mai 21min
May 13th, 2026 | Ford cracks down on suppliers; APMA’s Flavio Volpe on USMCA talks
Ford is putting suppliers with quality problems on a “no bid” list and pushing parts makers to sign three-year cost savings plans. Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa says partnerships will be key to the co...
13 Mai 16min
May 12th, 2026 | Unifor President Lana Payne on USMCA talks; Mazda delays EV by 2 years
Unifor President Lana Payne discusses what Canadian auto workers want from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement renegotiations, including its push for a “sell in North America, build in North Ame...
12 Mai 23min
May 11th, 2026 | Nissan cuts tariff costs $2.3B; Geely lands first in Canada
Nissan slashed its tariff bill by $2.3 billion with an America-first production strategy. Geely becomes the first Chinese automaker to enter Canada, shipping Lotus EVs under a new trade deal. Plus, Vo...
11 Mai 17min
Bonus Episode: Top 100 dealership groups by service and parts revenue preview
A preview of Automotive News’ Top 100 dealership groups ranked by service and parts and body shop revenue. Hear from leaders at Vaughan Automotive, Hendrick Automotive Group, and Masano Auto Group abo...
10 Mai 16min
May 9, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Toyota's billion-dollar paradox; Ford Skunk Works
Ford Reporter Michael Martinez shares details from his rare visit inside the automaker’s secretive California skunk works. Larry P. Vellequette talks about Toyota’s big loss despite record U.S. sales....
9 Mai 28min
