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Jan. 13, 2026 | Separating auto tech hype from reality; Honda dealers revolt over Sony Jan 13, 2026

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PwC’s CJ Finn discusses how to separate hype from reality at CES 2026 as artificial intelligence dominated nearly every automotive announcement. Honda dealers call on the automaker to end its partnership with Sony, calling the Afeela electric vehicle “an albatross” that bypasses franchised dealerships. Plus, U.S. inventory holds steady near 3 million units.

Jan. 12, 2026 | Stellantis scraps all plug-in hybrids; Mobileye's $900M robot bet Jan 12, 2026

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Stellantis is pulling the plug on its entire lineup of plug-in hybrids for 2026, including the top-selling Jeep Wrangler 4xe. BMW and Qualcomm announce third-party customers for their jointly developed driver-assistance system. Plus, Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua discusses the company’s $900 million acquisition of humanoid robotics startup Mentee Robotics and plans for commercial deployment by 2028.

Jan. 12, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Volvo’s Thomas Ingenlath on design’s return to center stage Jan 11, 2026

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Volvo is bringing back Thomas Ingenlath as chief design officer starting Feb. 1. The designer of the XC60 — Volvo’s all-time bestseller — and Polestar’s first CEO discusses his vision for harmonizing digital screens with physical controls and why design needs to make cars feel “joyful” again. Automotive News Europe Managing Editor Doug Bolduc sits down with Ingenlath for an exclusive conversation about his return to Volvo.

Jan. 10, 2026 | Weekend Drive: CES 2026 recap; autonomy's future; Hyundai’s humanoid robot push Jan 10, 2026

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Automotive News’ Molly Boigon and Jerry Hirsch discuss the biggest takeaways from CES 2026, including Ford’s eyes-off driving announcement, Hyundai’s humanoid robot push and what autonomous technology means for personal car ownership.

Jan. 9, 2026 | GM takes $7B in EV charges; AI dominates CES floor Jan 09, 2026

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General Motors takes over $7 billion in charges as it scales back electric vehicle production and shifts back to gasoline-powered trucks. Volkswagen partners with Qualcomm for chips to power its software-defined vehicles. Plus, insights from CES 2026 on how artificial intelligence is transforming the auto industry with McKinsey’s Kersten Heineke and Automotive News reporters.

Jan. 8, 2026 | Ex-Waymo CEO Krafcik on autonomy; Ford eyes-off driving Jan 08, 2026

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Former Waymo CEO John Krafcik says autonomous technology will enhance personal car ownership rather than replace it. Ford announces plans to launch eyes-off, hands-free driver assistance in 2028 on its Universal EV Platform — starting with a $30,000 midsize pickup. Plus, the IRS clarifies rules for the new auto loan interest deduction.

Jan. 7, 2026 | CES interview: SDVerse CEO Prashant Gulati; Nissan sales chief resigns Jan 07, 2026

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Here at CES, SDVerse CEO Prashant Gulati discusses accelerating software-defined vehicle development timelines. Nissan’s Michael Soutter resigns after just four months as U.S. sales boss, replaced by Tiago Castro. Plus, Volvo brings back Thomas Ingenlath as chief design officer.

Jan. 6, 2026 | Hyundai dives into humanoid robots; Kodiak Robotics CEO Don Burnette Jan 06, 2026

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Hyundai gets into the humanoid robot game, joining Tesla, BMW and Mercedes. Sony Honda Mobility debuts its second vehicle. Plus, Kodiak Robotics founder and CEO Don Burnette discusses his company’s new partnership with Bosch to scale autonomous trucking hardware.

Jan. 6, 2026 | CES kickoff; Nissan dealer chief on profitability Jan 05, 2026

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CES festivities get underway in Las Vegas. Nissan Dealer Advisory Board chair Mike Rezi discusses the brand’s plan to lift dealer profitability to 3 percent by end of fiscal 2026 — and why fresh product is critical to hitting that goal. Plus, Toyota and Honda post mixed December results as the U.S. market shows signs of slowing.

Jan. 2, 2026 | Retail Year-In-Review: AI, M&A and the evolving dealership model Jan 02, 2026

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Daily Drive's year-end series concludes with the final installment from the Automotive News retail team, which wraps up the biggest retail stories of 2025. In this episode, they examine the impact of AI on dealerships, mergers and acquisitions trends, and the state of service and parts operations.

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