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Sept. 18, 2026 | Fed’s rate hike another hit to affordability; AI models show pedestrian bias Sep 18, 2026

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The Fed’s new rate hike further complicates efforts to address the vehicle affordability crisis. Hyundai’s CEO warns Washington about China. Plus, a new study finds self-driving artificial intelligence treats pedestrians unequally.

Sept. 17, 2026 | Stellantis: No business case to keep Brampton plant; Geely’s Zack Zhang Sep 17, 2026

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Stellantis says there’s no business case to keep its Brampton plant. The Fed raises interest rates for the first time in three years. Plus, Geely’s Zack Zhang on the E2’s European debut.

Sept. 16, 2026 | GM's next CarPlay play; AN Rising Stars talk AI, EVs and affordability Sep 16, 2026

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General Motors brings back CarPlay to gasoline-powered pickups. The Federal Trade Commission releases new guidance on dealer price advertising. Plus, three Automotive News Rising Stars talk about artificial intelligence and electric vehicles.

Sept. 15, 2026 | Ford freshens F-150 for 2027; Toyota’s Kenta Kon (Part 2) Sep 15, 2026

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Ford refreshes the F-150 for 2027 with more V-8 availability and hands-free towing. Stellantis eyes a Ram production shift. Plus, part two of our exclusive interview with Toyota CEO Kenta Kon.

Sept. 14, 2026 | Toyota CEO Kenta Kon’s first international media interview (Part 1) Sep 14, 2026

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Toyota CEO Kenta Kon speaks with Automotive News in his first international media interview since taking the helm. Plus, Hyundai delays driver-assist software, Tesla teases the Roadster, and Chinese automakers eye North America.

Sept. 12, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant bet; VW eyes U.S. trucks Sep 12, 2026

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Ford counters Washington with a billion-dollar move. Plus, a look at Volkswagen’s truck ambitions and China’s opportunity amid the U.S.-Canada trade war.

Sept. 11, 2026 | Ford bets $1 billion on Kentucky Truck Plant; Bozard Ford’s Ed Roberts Sep 11, 2026

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Ford drops a billion dollars on its most profitable plant just days after a broadside from the Trump administration. Plus, Bozard Ford COO Ed Roberts talks about his mobile service success.

Sept. 10, 2026 | Range Rover’s Martin Limpert on EV ambitions; VW restructuring’s massive price tag Sep 10, 2026

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Range Rover Global Managing Director Martin Limpert talks about electric ambitions, a new model and the U.S. bespoke push. Plus, Volkswagen puts a staggering number on its overhaul.

Sept. 9, 2026 | Sonatus CEO on AI in the vehicle; Ford pushes back on Duffy’s security claims Sep 09, 2026

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Sonatus CEO Jeff Chou talks about the software challenge of fitting artificial intelligence inside today’s vehicles. Plus, Ford fires back after the U.S. Transportation Secretary calls out its CATL and Geely deals.