Podcasts
Automotive News Staff Reporter John Irwin gives a breakdown of the early effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the auto industry. Plus, Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker discuss other top news stories from the past week.
Stellantis lays off nearly a thousand U.S. workers as tariffs pause production. Lincoln President Dianne Craig is retiring. Plus, Skyler Chadwick, director of product consulting at Cox Automotive, and Tully Williams, fixed ops director at The Niello Co., talk about how tariffs are an opportunity to boost service and parts revenue.
Trump’s tariffs finally land; New possibilities for GM CAMI; and the Vancouver auto show wants Tesla back. Plus, Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association CEO Brian Kingston explains the effect U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs will have on Canadian assembly, talks about the future of EV rebates and mandates, and lets us know what automakers want from the next Canadian government.
A 25 percent tariff now applies to vehicles imported to the U.S., with an exception. Ford offers employee pricing for all customers while Stellantis halts some production in Canada and Mexico. Plus, Automotive News Asia Editor Hans Greimel and Executive Editor Jamie Butters talk from the Seoul Mobility Show in South Korea.
The Detroit 3 are keen to keep Canadian production going strong, but tariffs inject uncertainty. More automakers ride the pre-tariff sales wave. Plus, this year’s Automotive News Top 150 Dealership Groups work to navigate economic uncertainty.
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.
