Automotive News Daily Drive

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June 1st, 2026 | New UAW strike threatens GM truck production; who owns vehicle data? Jun 01, 2026

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The UAW has walked off the job at a key supplier, threatening production of General Motors’ best-selling pickups. New USMCA content rules could sideline Canada entirely. Plus, Richard Ward of the American Vehicle Owners Alliance talks about legislation that would change the rules around who owns personal vehicle data.

May 30, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Motor oil warning light flashes as trade tensions heat up May 30, 2026

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Lindsay VanHulle and Molly Boigon of Automotive News join host Kellen Walker to break down the looming synthetic motor oil shortage, the biggest trade and tariff issues ahead of USMCA negotiations and how automakers are adapting to the U.S. ban on Chinese hardware and software.

May 29, 2026 | Mitsubishi gets into midsize pickups; how dealers should prepare for motor oil shortage May 29, 2026

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Mitsubishi will come out with a U.S.-built midsize pickup with help from Nissan. CDK’s declining debt value raises concerns about future dealership tech investments. Plus, Ducker Carlisle analyst Nate Chenenko breaks down the impending synthetic motor oil shortage and what dealerships need to know.

May 28th, 2026 | APMA’s Flavio Volpe talks Gordie Howe Bridge delay; motor oil shortage imminent May 28, 2026

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Flavio Volpe of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association talks about what the Gordie Howe Bridge means for the auto industry. Honda is leaning hard into hybrids to hold onto its double-digit share. Plus, a motor oil shortage is imminent and could last until at least mid-2027.

May 27, 2026 | Gordie Howe Bridge could finally ease key trade bottleneck; dealers positive in Q2 May 27, 2026

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Automotive News Canada’s Greg Layson breaks down what’s at stake for the North American auto industry with the expected opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. Dealers are feeling positive despite economic and geopolitical headwinds. Plus, Volvo gets the green light to import connected vehicles despite its Chinese ownership stake.

May 26th, 2026 | Honda pauses Ridgeline; Nuro COO Andrew Chapin May 26, 2026

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Honda will pause Ridgeline pickup production until 2028 due to tougher emissions standards. Ferrari just unveiled its first electric car. Plus, Nuro COO Andrew Chapin discusses scaling robotaxis safely.

May 24, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Mercedes-AMG’s electric performance gamble May 24, 2026

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Automotive News reporter Jack Walsworth elaborates on Mercedes-AMG’s first all-electric performance car, including the complex sound engineering behind the GT 4-Door Coupe and the glitzy, star-studded L.A. reveal event complete with Brad Pitt and Blink-182.

May 23, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Stellantis’ affordable product blitz; state of trade in 2026 May 23, 2026

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Our panel breaks down Stellantis’ ambitious plan to launch 11 new models in North America by 2030, most under $40,000. Plus, a look at Automotive News’ series on the state of trade and tariffs in 2026 ahead of USMCA negotiations.

May 22, 2026 | Motor oil shortage worsens; Ram's Maverick challenger coming in 2028 May 22, 2026

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Arnold Gacita, president of Petra Automotive Products, talks about the growing motor oil shortage linked to the Iran war that is hitting dealerships and service centers. Ram will bring a compact pickup to challenge Ford’s Maverick in 2028. Plus, Stellantis sees opportunities for its idled Brampton plant.

May 21st, 2026 | Stellantis’ $70B turnaround plan; Mitsubishi's dealership exodus May 21, 2026

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Stellantis unveils plans for nine vehicles under $40,000 by 2030. Nissan eyes importing Chinese-made vehicles to Canada. Plus, Automotive News’ Urvaksh Karkaria explains why Mitsubishi has cut 56 dealerships since 2019.

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