Podcasts
The Detroit 3 automakers are making a last-ditch effort to sway the Trump administration on tariffs set to take effect this week. Meanwhile, the pre-tariff rush is propelling some automakers’ sales. Plus, S&P Global Mobility analyst Stephanie Brinley talks about what 25 percent auto tariffs will likely mean for the industry.
President Donald Trump says he “couldn’t care less” if automakers raise car prices in response to the planned tariffs on imported vehicles. Ford CEO Jim Farley weighs in on the cost of the new import duties. Plus, Aurora Innovation’s head of safety talks about the company’s plans to launch commercial service with its driverless trucks in April.
Jose Muñoz, CEO of Hyundai Motor, talks with reporters at the company’s new plant in Savannah, Ga., about new auto tariffs from the White House. Plus, Cloud Theory’s Rick Wainschel discusses electric vehicle demand after a late-2024 sales surge.
Self-driving truck company Aurora Innovation is set to launch driverless trucks with no human backups aboard in April. Nat Beuse, the company's head of safety, and senior VP of government relations Gerardo Interiano delve into the details on this week's episode.
Auto tariffs dominate a week of upheaval as automakers, suppliers and retailers search for answers about details. Plus, Brennon White, General Motors technology specialist for additive design and manufacturing, talks about how new technology is shaping GM’s plants and product development.
President Trump wants auto loan interest deductions for U.S.-made vehicles. A new analysis says tariffs could cut Stellantis’ earnings by 75 percent this year. Plus, auto dealers emphasize their resilience and adaptability amid tariffs, while expressing confusion over details.
More bad news for Tesla in Canada; Quebec brings back EV rebates; and the Vancouver International Auto Show saw record attendance. Plus, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association President Flavio Volpe talks about U.S. President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs, explains how they will affect Canada, and looks ahead at what might come next.
Auto tariffs are coming April 3. Outrage grows overseas. Plus, Kia America COO Steve Center joins the show from Hyundai Group’s new plant near Savannah, Ga., to talk about what the factory means for protecting the company from new tariffs.
Automotive News Staff Reporter Urvaksh Karkaria joins the show from Yokohama, Japan, where Nissan held a new product show-and-tell in an attempt to quiet critics and reassure dealers. BYD aims to double overseas sales this year. Plus, Canada freezes Tesla’s EV rebate payments.
Pete Bigelow, Automotive News director of tech and innovation coverage, speaks with tech leaders at Nvidia GTC, including Nvidia Automotive Vice President Ali Kani. Tariff confusion builds as President Trump says auto import taxes could still come on April 2 or sooner. Plus, the FBI and ATF probe Tesla store vandalism.
