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Dec. 8, 2025 | Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe interview; six EU leaders call to stop ICE ban Dec 08, 2025

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In the first part of an exclusive interview with Automotive News, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said the auto industry is on the verge of a self-driving revolution. Six countries call on the European Union to abandon its 2035 combustion engine ban. Plus, Canadian auto retailers have poured millions into electric vehicle infrastructure upgrades, but many say there’s been no return on investment.

Dec. 7, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Steps dealers should take before picking AI vendors Dec 07, 2025

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Part Two of Automotive News Retail Reporter Mark Hollmer’s interview with Yuriy Demidko, chief information Officer at Fox Motors, outlining the steps dealers need to take when selecting a vendor for artificial intelligence tools.

Dec. 6, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Is Trump’s CAFE rollback moot? Dec 06, 2025

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Auto industry leaders joined President Donald Trump at the White House to announce proposed rollbacks of Biden-era fuel economy standards. Automotive News’ Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez talk about that and other news from the past week, including Toyota’s leap back into supercars.

Dec. 5, 2025 | Trump wants kei cars in U.S.; how to set up dealership mobile service Dec 05, 2025

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President Donald Trump wants Asian kei cars to be built and sold in the U.S. Toyota leaps back into supercars. Plus, service and parts consultant Vernon Davis talks about his new book about how to implement mobile service at a dealership.

Dec. 4, 2025 | How dealers should shop for AI tools; Trump unveils relaxed CAFE standards Dec 04, 2025

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Yuri Demidko, chief information Officer at Fox Motors, outlines the steps dealers need to take before settling on new artificial intelligence tools for their stores. President Donald Trump unveils his plan to slash fuel economy rules. Plus, dealer sentiment sinks as the tariff rush fades and tax credits end.

Dec. 3, 2025 | Edmunds’ Jessica Caldwell on state of the market; Trump set to ease CAFE standards Dec 03, 2025

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Jessica Caldwell, head of insights at Edmunds, talks about the state of the industry heading into 2026 and how affordability issues have continued to shrink the new car market. Trump is poised to propose relaxed fuel economy standards. Plus, thousands of dealerships fall victim to a new data breach.

Dec. 2, 2025 | Hybrids surge in November; Helion President Erik Nachbahr Dec 02, 2025

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Toyota, Ford, Honda, Hyundai and Kia posted mixed November U.S. sales, with strong hybrid volume offset by an EV slump. JLR fires the design boss behind Jaguar’s polarizing rebrand. Plus, Helion Technologies President Erik Nachbahr explains why the cybersecurity tools dealerships relied on five years ago are becoming obsolete.

Dec. 1, 2025 | Stellantis hiring spree; ChargerHelp CEO Kameale Terry Dec 01, 2025

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Stellantis goes on a hiring spree at its North American headquarters. Pressure grows on Mercedes’ CEO as the company’s luxury strategy stalls. Plus, ChargerHelp CEO Kameale Terry explains why charging attempts still fail despite better uptime.

Nov. 26, 2025 | Kia America’s Eric Watson on 2026 optimism; Audi price hikes Nov 26, 2025

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Eric Watson, Kia America’s vice president of sales operations, joins the show to talk about the automaker’s affordability strategy and why he’s optimistic about 2026. Audi’s pared down U.S. compact crossover lineup comes with big price hikes. Plus, 2025 has been the year artificial intelligence has started making a big mark on both carmaking and sales.

Nov. 25, 2025 | Hyundai’s Randy Parker interview; GM misses CAMI deadline Nov 25, 2025

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Hyundai Motor America CEO Randy Parker joins the show to talk about the automaker’s fresh models and why it’s still optimistic about the future of its electric vehicles. GM misses Canada’s deadline for a plan on its shuttered BrightDrop plant. And industry executives pitch collaboration on supply chain mapping.

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