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June 22nd, 2026 | Unifor-Ford contract talks begin; TomTom's Locarno Ajayi on AI mapping Jun 22, 2026

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Unifor and Ford kick off contract talks in Toronto today, the first of three negotiations with the Detroit 3 automakers this summer. Toyota’s RAV4 finds a new home in Kentucky. Plus, TomTom’s Senior Vice President Manuela Locarno Ajayi explains how artificial intelligence is delivering real-time, lane-level mapping and why it matters for the future of autonomous driving.

June 20th, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Shawn Fain's 2nd term bid; are dealers softening on Carvana? Jun 20, 2026

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UAW President Shawn Fain heads into a fall election facing five challengers and a federal monitor’s scrutiny. Toyota’s all-hybrid RAV4 is flying off lots faster than dealers can stock them. And Mike Stanton, CEO of the National Automobile Dealers Association, calls Carvana “part of the family.” Michael Martinez and Larry Vellequette break it all down on this edition of Weekend Drive.

June 19th, 2026 | Top 100 dealerships by F&I preview; what’s next for FTC’s dealership ad crackdown? Jun 19, 2026

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Reporter Paige Hodder previews Automotive News’ upcoming list of the top 100 U.S. dealership groups ranked by F&I revenue. Attorneys Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso of Troutman Pepper Locke break down the Federal Trade Commission’s warning letters to 97 dealerships and what comes next. Plus, General Motors’ Oshawa plant is set to lose the light-duty Silverado.

June 18th, 2026 | NADA’s Mike Stanton: Carvana now "part of the family"; Ram targets Jeep Jun 18, 2026

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NADA CEO Mike Stanton joins Automotive News from the sidelines of the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars in Ypsilanti, Mich., to discuss the durability of the franchise system — whether it’s Chinese brands, direct-sales models such as Scout, or Carvana’s new-car push. Ram sets its sights on dethroning Jeep by 2030. Plus, Volkswagen’s CEO faces a shareholder revolt.

June 17th, 2026 | Mitsubishi walks the talk on new products; AlixPartners’ Mark Wakefield Jun 17, 2026

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Mitsubishi previews a wave of new models for U.S. dealers. Chevrolet pulls the wraps off a redesigned Silverado 1500. Plus, AlixPartners Global Automotive Market Lead Mark Wakefield joins Automotive News from the Center for Automotive Research’s Management Briefing Seminars to discuss how China is redefining the artificial intelligence-powered vehicle and what a renegotiated USMCA could mean for North America’s competitiveness.

June 16th, 2026 | Ford's $30K EV pickup breaks cover; Nicole Lacy on F&I trends Jun 16, 2026

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Camouflaged prototypes of Ford’s $30,000 electric pickup are turning heads in California: Automotive News’ Michael Martinez breaks down what the footage tells us about Ford’s EV ambitions. A peace deal with Iran may be in the works, but don’t expect relief at the service counter anytime soon. Plus, RC Lacy Ford-Subaru Business Manager Nicole Lacy talks finance and insurance trends from the dealership floor.

June 15th, 2026 | EV registrations stabilizing; Factorial Energy CEO on solid-state batteries Jun 15, 2026

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U.S. electric vehicle registrations are showing signs of stabilization, but the recovery is uneven. The Dauch strike is officially over. Plus, Factorial Energy CEO Siyu Huang explains how geopolitical tensions are complicating the path to market.

June 14, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Porsche builds Toy Story 911s for the Toy Story 5 premiere Jun 14, 2026

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Porsche rolled out three custom 911s themed after Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie for the red carpet premiere of Toy Story 5. Automotive News Staff Reporter Jack Walsworth joins Executive Producer Jake Neher to break down how the Porsche-Pixar relationship started, what went into building the cars and what it means for Porsche’s brand and bespoke business.

June 13, 2026 | Weekend Drive: UAW strikes Dauch; Ford moves Escape buyers to Explorer Jun 13, 2026

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The UAW and Dauch Corp. reach a tentative deal after a 10-day strike that threatened General Motors’ most profitable trucks, and our panel breaks down what’s in it. Japan’s automakers are absorbing a historic tariff hit. Plus, Ford hopes orphaned Escape and Edge buyers are willing to step up to the Explorer.

June 12th, 2026 | Japan's automakers absorb $28B tariff hit; dealerships losing service share Jun 12, 2026

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An Automotive News analysis finds Japan’s automakers have absorbed $28 billion in combined costs from tariffs, electric vehicle write-downs and policy reversals — with more pain ahead. Two major auto suppliers are merging. Plus, Ducker Carlisle analyst Nate Chenenko breaks down data showing dealerships have been steadily losing service business to quick lubes and independent shops since 2022.

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