Automotive News Daily Drive

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May 9, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Toyota's billion-dollar paradox; Ford Skunk Works May 09, 2026

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Ford Reporter Michael Martinez shares details from his rare visit inside the automaker’s secretive California skunk works. Larry P. Vellequette talks about Toyota’s big loss despite record U.S. sales. Plus, the panel discusses the pickup market as General Motors tries to capitalize on F-150 shortages.

May 8, 2026 | Why a Pennsylvania dealer sold his collision center; court blocks Trump tariffs May 08, 2026

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John Masano of Masano Auto Group in Pennsylvania explains why he sold his collision center to focus on his core business. A federal trade court strikes down Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs as unlawful. Plus, General Motors pushes for more pickup inventory as Ford production problems linger.

May 7, 2026 | New Jersey dealers fight broker networks; April sales takeaways May 07, 2026

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Laura Perrotta, president of the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers, says dealers are pushing back against a growing network of brokers who charge fees and operate without licenses in the state. Ram wants more dealers chasing small-business buyers. Plus, U.S. auto sales fell nearly 7 percent in April as tariffs and high prices continue to weigh on the market.

May 6, 2026 | The case for bringing back EV credits to counter China; Lucid's billion-dollar loss May 06, 2026

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Automotive News Managing Editor Jerry Hirsch argues in a new column that the U.S. needs its own electric vehicle industrial policy to counter China’s strategic push to dominate global auto exports. Lucid suspends 2026 production guidance after reporting a $1 billion first-quarter net loss. Plus, hybrid demand surges as fuel prices climb.

May 5, 2026 | Inside Ford's California Skunk Works; Chinese automakers land in Canada May 05, 2026

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Automotive News Ford Reporter Michael Martinez shares an inside look at the automaker’s secretive California Skunk Works, where an isolated team is developing the automaker’s answer to Chinese EVs. Public dealership groups lean on used vehicles as affordability pressures mount. Plus, Chinese automakers including Zeekr and Chery are making serious moves to enter the Canadian market.

May 4th, 2026 | UAW strike vote at Stellantis Ram plant; Honda extends model life cycles May 04, 2026

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The UAW plans a strike authorization vote at Stellantis’ Ram truck plant over contractor disputes. Honda is stretching vehicle life cycles after taking a $15.8 billion hit backing away from its electric vehicle plans. Plus, Alex Oyler of SBD Automotive discusses whether traditional automakers can keep up with EV makers on software-defined vehicles.

May 2, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Ford’s employee pricing return; tariff refunds buoy earnings May 02, 2026

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Automotive News journalists Larry P. Vellequette, Michael Martinez and Molly Boigon discuss Ford bringing back employee pricing for all customers through July, Toyota posting record sales despite tariffs, Detroit automakers expecting over $2 billion in tariff refunds and more.

May 1, 2026 | Preview of top 100 dealership groups in used-vehicle sales; Ford brings back employee pricing for all May 01, 2026

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Automotive News previews the 2026 top 100 dealership groups ranked by used-car sales as dealers increasingly bet on pre-owned vehicles. Nissan cancels its $500 million electric vehicle investment in Mississippi, pivoting to gas-powered trucks. Plus, Ford brings back employee pricing, and Detroit automakers await $2 billion in tariff refunds.

April 30, 2026 | Beijing Auto Show reveals Chinese brands' global ambitions; Fed holds rates Apr 30, 2026

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Douglas Bolduc, managing editor of Automotive News Europe, discusses his visit to the Beijing auto show and how Chinese automakers are positioning themselves for global expansion. The Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady could compound affordability problems. Plus, Ford and Stellantis post first-quarter earnings boosted by tariff refunds.

April 29, 2026 | BMW’s Sebastian Mackensen; Toyota suppliers face crisis from Iran war Apr 29, 2026

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BMW North America CEO Sebastian Mackensen talks about the rollout of the Neue Klasse electric vehicle platform and whether the brand is nervous about the timing as EV markets reset. Toyota suppliers face urgent shortages because of the Iran war. Plus, deep cuts could force Volkswagen to completely rethink its production model.

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