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Dec. 31, 2025 | Retail Year-In-Review: Dealers' regulatory battles and Amazon's arrival Dec 31, 2025

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Daily Drive's year-end series shifts to the automotive retail landscape in 2025. The Automotive News retail team breaks down the year's biggest retail stories, from dealers' regulatory wins and losses to the expansion of Amazon Autos and evolving dealership dynamics.

Dec. 30, 2025 | Tech Year-In-Review: Tariffs, Tesla and the EV shakeout Dec 30, 2025

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Daily Drive’s year-end series continues with the second installment from the Automotive News Tech and Innovation team, which examines how tariffs and trade policy reshaped the industry in 2025. Plus, a look at the year EV makers such as Tesla and Rivian had navigating a rapidly evolving market.

Dec. 29, 2025 | Tech Year-In-Review: Innovation and disruption in a year of upheaval Dec 29, 2025

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Daily Drive’s year-end series shifts focus to automotive technology in 2025. The Automotive News Tech and Innovation team examines the year’s biggest tech stories, from advances in vehicle software and connected technology to the disruption caused by the Nexperia chip crisis.

Dec. 26, 2025 | Automaker Year-In-Review: Toyota and Subaru navigate a changing landscape Dec 26, 2025

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Daily Drive's year-end series continues with a look at Toyota and Subaru's 2025. Automotive News Toyota reporter Larry P. Vellequette and Atlanta Bureau Chief Urvaksh Karkaria discuss Toyota's electrification strategy throughout the year and how the world's largest automaker adapted to shifting market demands. Plus, a look at Subaru's performance in 2025.

Dec. 24, 2025 | Automaker Year-In-Review: Nissan's year of turbulence Dec 24, 2025

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Daily Drive's year-end series continues with a deep dive into Nissan's challenging 2025. Automotive News Atlanta Bureau Chief Urvaksh Karkaria and Toyota reporter Larry P. Vellequette examine the long list of struggles that plagued the Japanese automaker this year, plus its recent decision to overhaul its controversial dealer stair-step incentive program.

Dec. 23, 2025 | Automaker Year-In-Review: GM's steady hand and VW's rocky road Dec 23, 2025

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Daily Drive’s year-end series continues with a look at how General Motors and Volkswagen Group navigated 2025. GM reporter Lindsay VanHulle examines how the automaker posted solid numbers while adapting to the changing EV landscape. VW reporter Jack Walsworth breaks down Volkswagen’s struggles and successes in a year of contrasts.

Dec. 22, 2025 | Automaker Year-In Review: Stellantis and Ford’s tumultuous 2025 Dec 22, 2025

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Daily Drive’s year-end series kicks off with a deep dive into how the Detroit automakers navigated 2025. In this first installment, the Automotive News Automaker team breaks down the biggest stories of the year. Today’s focus: Stellantis and Ford’s challenging 2025, with insights from the reporters who covered them closest.

Dec. 21, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Gestamp's Riberas on the supplier financing crisis Dec 21, 2025

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Gestamp Executive Chairman Francisco Riberas explains why he thinks the century-old model for financing new vehicle programs is breaking down and what needs to replace it. Plus, more from NADA's incoming chair Rob Cochran on dealer expectations for 2025.

Dec. 20, 2025 | Weekend Drive: EU's EV retreat; Ford's $20 billion gas pivot Dec 20, 2025

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Automotive News’ Molly Boigon and Automotive News Canada’s Greg Layson discuss the European Commission’s expected reversal of its 2035 combustion engine ban and Ford’s drastic scaling back of electric vehicle plans. Plus, Molly discusses her column on the auto industry’s policy whiplash, and Greg talks about Ford’s Canadian Super Duty plans amid tariff uncertainty.

Dec. 19, 2025 | Incoming NADA chair talks 2026 priorities; USMCA talks set for January Dec 19, 2025

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Incoming National Automobile Dealers Association chair Rob Cochran discusses his priorities for 2026. U.S.-Canada trade talks are set to begin in January with high stakes for automakers. Plus, deleted texts reveal an alleged conspiracy against UAW Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Mock.

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