Automotive News Daily Drive

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  Oct. 3, 2026 | Weekend Drive: ‘D-Day’ warning on China and the industry’s hiring freeze pattern 03.10.2026 23min

  Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez break down the biggest moments from the 50th Automotive News Congress, including a stark warning from top executives on Chinese market access.
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  Oct. 2, 2026 | Toyota’s September surge; AI and the retail customer journey 02.10.2026 25min

  Toyota posts a September sales jump while the Detroit 3 struggle in Q3. Volvo scraps its 2026 outlook. Plus, industry leaders discuss who really owns the customer relationship in the age of AI.
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  Oct. 1, 2026 | CEO Antonio Filosa on Stellantis “reset,” China at AN Congress 01.10.2026 21min

  Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa talks reset, turnaround and China with Publisher KC Crain at the Automotive News Congress in Detroit. Plus, Honda, Hyundai and Kia post September sales gains.
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  Sept. 30, 2026 | Ford’s Jim Farley talks reinvention, China threat at Automotive News Congress; Hyundai’s $500 million Alabama bet 30.09.2026 24min

  Ford CEO Jim Farley talks quality, culture and China with Publisher KC Crain at the 50th Automotive News Congress in Detroit. Plus, Hyundai bets big on Alabama hybrids.
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  Sept. 29, 2026 | Volvo freezes hiring; GM’s Mark Reuss at Automotive News Congress 29.09.2026 26min

  Volvo freezes white-collar hiring across the globe. Plus, live from Automotive News Congress in Detroit, General Motors President Mark Reuss talks tech, affordability and supplier partnerships with Publisher KC Crain.
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  Sept. 28, 2026 | Trump rolls back fuel economy rules; hacking the connected car 28.09.2026 17min

  The Trump administration finalizes a major fuel economy rollback. Dealership buy-sell activity stays hot. Plus, a look at why hackers find the auto industry so easy to target.
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  Sept. 26, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Honda’s next U.S. plant; VW’s profit warning 26.09.2026 16min

  Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez break down Honda’s plans for a new U.S. plant, Volkswagen’s slashed profit forecast and why record diesel prices are rattling truck dealers heading into the third quarter.
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  Sept. 25, 2026 | Honda’s next U.S. plant plans take shape; 120-month auto loans on the rise 25.09.2026 17min

  Urvaksh Karkaria discusses Honda’s new hybrid plant and its next flagship crossovers. Plus, Bobby Steenbergh of AutoPayPlus breaks down why 100- and even 120-month auto loans are on the rise.
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  Sept. 24, 2026 | Detroit running out of time to catch up on EVs, says Dale Hall of the International Council on Clean Transportation 24.09.2026 18min

  Dale Hall of the International Council on Clean Transportation says Detroit is running out of time to compete on EVs. Plus, Honda reportedly eyes Ohio for an up to $2.5 billion assembly plant.
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  Sept. 23, 2026 | Volvo CCO Erik Severinson on aging platforms; Honda eyes supersized Pilot 23.09.2026 21min

  Volvo CCO Erik Severinson explains why the automaker is repowering its oldest platforms instead of chasing new ones. Plus, Urvaksh Karkaria discusses Honda’s plans for a “Pilot XXL” and a new Acura flagship.
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  Sept. 22, 2026 | Canada’s tariff hit on U.S. car sales; Mercedes warns of German plant closures 22.09.2026 16min

  Automotive News Canada’s David Kennedy breaks down why U.S.-made vehicle sales in Canada just hit a new low. Plus, Mercedes-Benz warns two German plants could close.
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  Sept. 21, 2026 | VW slashes profit forecast; HERE Technologies CEO 21.09.2026 16min

  Volkswagen slashes its profit forecast. Toyota bets big on robots. Plus, HERE Technologies CEO Mike Nefkens explains how incumbent map companies are competing with big-tech upstarts Google and Apple.
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  Sept. 20, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Stellantis weighs bringing Ram production back to Michigan 20.09.2026 8min

  A “From the Newsroom” report from Automotive News’ Rudy Schork on why Stellantis is studying a potential move of heavy-duty Ram pickup production from Mexico to Michigan and what’s standing in the way.
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  Sept. 19, 2026 | Weekend Drive: The V-8 comeback; Stellantis’ Brampton dilemma 19.09.2026 23min

  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 21min

  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 20min

  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 18min

  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 23min

  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 26min

  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 25min

  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.