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  Sept. 19, 2026 | Weekend Drive: The V-8 comeback; Stellantis’ Brampton dilemma 19.09.2026 23мин

  Michael Martinez and Greg Layson break down the return of the V-8 at two Detroit automakers, Stellantis losing interest in its idled Brampton plant and Canada’s push toward a new partnership with the European Union.
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  Sept. 18, 2026 | Fed’s rate hike another hit to affordability; AI models show pedestrian bias 18.09.2026 21мин

  The Fed’s new rate hike further complicates efforts to address the vehicle affordability crisis. Hyundai’s CEO warns Washington about China. Plus, a new study finds self-driving artificial intelligence treats pedestrians unequally.
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  Sept. 17, 2026 | Stellantis: No business case to keep Brampton plant; Geely’s Zack Zhang 17.09.2026 20мин

  Stellantis says there’s no business case to keep its Brampton plant. The Fed raises interest rates for the first time in three years. Plus, Geely’s Zack Zhang on the E2’s European debut.
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  Sept. 16, 2026 | GM's next CarPlay play; AN Rising Stars talk AI, EVs and affordability 16.09.2026 18мин

  General Motors brings back CarPlay to gasoline-powered pickups. The Federal Trade Commission releases new guidance on dealer price advertising. Plus, three Automotive News Rising Stars talk about artificial intelligence and electric vehicles.
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  Sept. 15, 2026 | Ford freshens F-150 for 2027; Toyota’s Kenta Kon (Part 2) 15.09.2026 23мин

  Ford refreshes the F-150 for 2027 with more V-8 availability and hands-free towing. Stellantis eyes a Ram production shift. Plus, part two of our exclusive interview with Toyota CEO Kenta Kon.
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  Sept. 14, 2026 | Toyota CEO Kenta Kon’s first international media interview (Part 1) 14.09.2026 26мин

  Toyota CEO Kenta Kon speaks with Automotive News in his first international media interview since taking the helm. Plus, Hyundai delays driver-assist software, Tesla teases the Roadster, and Chinese automakers eye North America.
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  Sept. 12, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant bet; VW eyes U.S. trucks 12.09.2026 25мин

  Ford counters Washington with a billion-dollar move. Plus, a look at Volkswagen’s truck ambitions and China’s opportunity amid the U.S.-Canada trade war.
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  Sept. 11, 2026 | Ford bets $1 billion on Kentucky Truck Plant; Bozard Ford’s Ed Roberts 11.09.2026 18мин

  Ford drops a billion dollars on its most profitable plant just days after a broadside from the Trump administration. Plus, Bozard Ford COO Ed Roberts talks about his mobile service success.
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  Sept. 10, 2026 | Range Rover’s Martin Limpert on EV ambitions; VW restructuring’s massive price tag 10.09.2026 20мин

  Range Rover Global Managing Director Martin Limpert talks about electric ambitions, a new model and the U.S. bespoke push. Plus, Volkswagen puts a staggering number on its overhaul.
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  Sept. 9, 2026 | Sonatus CEO on AI in the vehicle; Ford pushes back on Duffy’s security claims 09.09.2026 22мин

  Sonatus CEO Jeff Chou talks about the software challenge of fitting artificial intelligence inside today’s vehicles. Plus, Ford fires back after the U.S. Transportation Secretary calls out its CATL and Geely deals.
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  Sept. 8, 2026 | VW eyes U.S. pickup trucks; KPMG’s Lenny LaRocca on tariffs and adaptation 08.09.2026 14мин

  Volkswagen signals a major U.S. pivot toward pickups and SUVs while German labor pushes back on restructuring. Plus, KPMG’s Lenny LaRocca talks about why the tariff meltdown has not come.
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  Sept. 5, 2026 | Weekend Drive: VW’s Future Plan 2030; Ford’s quality surge 05.09.2026 27мин

  Volkswagen’s supervisory board has unanimously approved an ambitious restructuring plan but leaves the hardest decisions for later. Meanwhile, Ford plots a quality turnaround.
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  Sept. 4 2026, | Tesla’s Cybercab launches; the fraud threatening your showroom 04.09.2026 15мин

  Fraud is surging, and dealerships are vulnerable. Volkswagen Group’s restructuring takes a step forward. Plus, Tesla’s Cybercab officially launches, but it has a long way to catch up with Waymo.
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  Sept. 3, 2026 | Mazda’s Tom Donnelly Part II: “What does Mazda stand for?” 03.09.2026 18мин

  Mazda North America CEO Tom Donnelly on leasing, his 500,000 sales goal and surviving “Liberation Day.” Volkswagen Group gets a new U.S. chief. Plus, a look at Carvana’s threat to traditional dealers.
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  Sept. 2, 2026 | Mazda North America CEO Tom Donnelly on tariffs, hybrids; Uber slashes workforce 02.09.2026 18мин

  Mazda North America CEO Tom Donnelly talks tariffs and hybrids with Automotive News. Uber cuts 3,300 jobs. Plus, August sales results beat expectations.
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  Sept. 1, 2026 | Talk from the Top: Toyota’s Ted Ogawa on affordability, incentives and trade 01.09.2026 20мин

  Ted Ogawa, CEO of Toyota Motor North America, talks about affordability, incentives and trade. Canada’s China electric vehicle quota resets. Plus, Nissan fast-tracks the Rogue hybrid again.
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  Aug. 31, 2026 | Unifor ratifies GM deal; how sodium ion batteries could reshape automotive 31.08.2026 16мин

  Unifor ratifies its General Motors Canada deal with 80 percent voting yes. Toyota and Honda face the steepest Canada tariff exposure. Plus, Emerald Battery Labs’ David Bell details sodium ion’s potential.
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  Aug. 30, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Mini borrows from sneaker culture; dealership techs hit the rally stage 30.08.2026 13мин

  Mini is borrowing from sneaker culture with limited-edition Icon Drops. Plus, the brand is sending dealership technicians to work pit service at rally events nationwide.
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  Aug. 29, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Trade war of nerves puts industry in a vice 29.08.2026 26мин

  The UAW and Honda both push back on the escalating U.S.-Canada trade war. Plus, Jeep heads back to China, and Lincoln revives the Corsair.
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  Aug. 28, 2026 | UAW: Tone it down, U.S. and Canada; how F&I fraud is evolving 28.08.2026 20мин

  The UAW wants the U.S. and Canada to stop escalating the trade war. Volkswagen may bypass its own board on restructuring. Plus, Informativ’s Teresa Bordenet talks about the rising threat of auto loan fraud.