Automotive News Daily Drive

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May 20th, 2026 | Hyundai overhauls service operations; Mercedes-AMG's first EV May 20, 2026

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Hyundai is overhauling its service operations after years at the bottom of customer satisfaction surveys. Mitsubishi’s dealer network is shrinking fast. Plus, Mercedes-AMG unveils its first all-electric performance car.

May 19th, 2026 | Ford wants to supply military; the dos and don’ts of retail AI contracts May 19, 2026

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Ford is in talks to supply pickups to the military. After years of tightening standards, subprime lending is on the rise once again. Plus, Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures shares advice for dealers navigating the artificial intelligence landscape.

May 18th, 2026 | Used EV sales surge; automakers, suppliers getting along better May 18, 2026

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Elena Ciccotelli, host of the “EVs for Everyone” podcast, and Cox Automotive’s Stephanie Valdez Streaty talk about surging used electric vehicle sales in April. Automakers and suppliers improve their relationships for the first time in 26 years. Plus, Stellantis partners with Dongfeng in France.

May 16, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Toyota's $2B Texas plant; Ford's supplier crackdown May 16, 2026

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Automotive News reporters Larry Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss Toyota’s potential $2 billion Texas assembly plant, Ford cracking down on suppliers over quality and costs, and the latest electric vehicle strategy shifts from Honda, Mazda and Subaru.

May 15th, 2026 | Toyota eyes $2B Texas plant; AutoPayPlus CEO on affordability May 15, 2026

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Toyota is considering a new $2 billion assembly plant in Texas. Subaru puts its electric vehicle plans on ice and shifts focus back to internal combustion and hybrid cars. Plus, AutoPayPlus CEO Robert Steenbergh explains why he says lowering interest rates won’t solve the auto industry’s affordability problem.

May 14, 2026 | Ford’s Liz Door on supplier relations; Honda posts first loss since 1957 May 14, 2026

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Liz Door, Ford’s chief supply chain officer, discusses how the automaker is managing supplier relationships and disruptions. Honda abandons its combustion-free goal as it reports its first loss since going public in 1957. Plus, David Kennedy of Automotive News Canada discusses what’s at stake for the North American auto industry in USMCA renegotiations.

May 13th, 2026 | Ford cracks down on suppliers; APMA’s Flavio Volpe on USMCA talks May 13, 2026

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Ford is putting suppliers with quality problems on a “no bid” list and pushing parts makers to sign three-year cost savings plans. Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa says partnerships will be key to the company’s turnaround strategy. Plus, Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, discusses what Canadian suppliers want from USMCA negotiations.

May 12th, 2026 | Unifor President Lana Payne on USMCA talks; Mazda delays EV by 2 years May 12, 2026

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Unifor President Lana Payne discusses what Canadian auto workers want from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement renegotiations, including its push for a “sell in North America, build in North America” rule. Mazda delays its first dedicated electric vehicle by two years and slashes its EV investment nearly in half, pivoting to hybrids. Plus, a look at Automotive News’ series on the state of trade in 2026.

May 11th, 2026 | Nissan cuts tariff costs $2.3B; Geely lands first in Canada May 11, 2026

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Nissan slashed its tariff bill by $2.3 billion with an America-first production strategy. Geely becomes the first Chinese automaker to enter Canada, shipping Lotus EVs under a new trade deal. Plus, Volvo’s Anders Bell discusses how organizational changes have accelerated the company’s software-defined vehicle development.

Bonus Episode: Top 100 dealership groups by service and parts revenue preview May 10, 2026

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A preview of Automotive News’ Top 100 dealership groups ranked by service and parts and body shop revenue. Hear from leaders at Vaughan Automotive, Hendrick Automotive Group, and Masano Auto Group about training, technology, and the tough decisions around collision centers.

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