Automotive News Daily Drive

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Sept. 29, 2026 | Volvo freezes hiring; GM’s Mark Reuss at Automotive News Congress Sep 29, 2026

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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.

Sept. 28, 2026 | Trump rolls back fuel economy rules; hacking the connected car Sep 28, 2026

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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.

Sept. 26, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Honda’s next U.S. plant; VW’s profit warning Sep 26, 2026

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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.

Sept. 25, 2026 | Honda’s next U.S. plant plans take shape; 120-month auto loans on the rise Sep 25, 2026

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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.

Sept. 24, 2026 | Detroit running out of time to catch up on EVs, says Dale Hall of the International Council on Clean Transportation Sep 24, 2026

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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.

Sept. 23, 2026 | Volvo CCO Erik Severinson on aging platforms; Honda eyes supersized Pilot Sep 23, 2026

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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.

Sept. 22, 2026 | Canada’s tariff hit on U.S. car sales; Mercedes warns of German plant closures Sep 22, 2026

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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.

Sept. 21, 2026 | VW slashes profit forecast; HERE Technologies CEO Sep 21, 2026

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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.

Sept. 20, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Stellantis weighs bringing Ram production back to Michigan Sep 20, 2026

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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.

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

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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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