April 27, 2026 | Toyota posts record sales; finding white space in powertrain segments
Toyota posts record sales despite tariffs thanks to hybrids. Automotive News Managing Editor Jerry Hirsch makes the case for simple, affordable “appliance cars” to solve the vehicle affordability cris...
27 Apr 19min
April 26, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Kia’s Eric Watson on the EV3 and electrification strategy
Eric Watson, vice president of sales operations for Kia America, discusses the automaker’s confirmation of the EV3 for the U.S. market, the importance of expanding its electric vehicle lineup, and how...
26 Apr 12min
April 25, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Should Stellantis just cut brands?; Elon Musk’s FSD admission
Reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss Stellantis’ move to focus investments on Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat; GM shelving its electric pickup plans; rising pessimism in the Automot...
25 Apr 24min
April 24, 2026 | Stellantis bets on four core brands; growing fixed ops revenue
Stellantis is focusing investments on Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat to lead its turnaround. A look at the questions dealers and customers should ask before embracing Chinese vehicles. Plus, Cox Automoti...
24 Apr 22min
April 23, 2026 | AI cloning scams plague dealers; Tesla's autonomous future
Frank McKenna of Point Predictive discusses how dealerships can protect themselves from artificial intelligence-powered website cloning scams. Tesla says the Roadster will be its only human-driven car...
23 Apr 23min
April 22, 2026 | GM shelves EV pickups; Amazon Autos wins over new dealers
General Motors is indefinitely delaying its next-generation electric pickups and redirecting cash to gasoline engines and plug-in hybrids. Sony Honda Mobility scales back its Afeela EV venture. Plus, ...
22 Apr 21min
April 21, 2026 | Dealer who helped launch Amazon Autos explains why he’s opting out
Andrew Wright, managing partner at Vinart Dealerships, explains why he chose not to participate in Hyundai’s Amazon Autos partnership despite helping establish the program. The FTC wants dealers to re...
21 Apr 18min
April 20, 2026 | F-150 inventory crisis deepens; Iran war threatens helium supply for chips
Ford F-150 supplies remain constrained seven months after the Novelis plant fire, with inventory down 43 percent and market share slipping. Pessimism is on the rise among auto executives. Plus, the Ir...
20 Apr 16min
