Automotive News Daily Drive

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Oct. 25, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Multiple supply shortages rattle industry Oct 25, 2025

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Automotive News’ Hannah Lutz and Larry P. Vellequette discuss the biggest stories from the past week, including the fallout from multiple supply chain crises, as well as General Motors’ big bet on eyes-off driving in 2028.

Oct. 24, 2025 | Nissan’s biggest U.S. plant goes idle; building service drive loyalty Oct 24, 2025

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Nissan’s largest plant in the Americas goes down due to an aluminum shortage. That same disruption could cost Ford $2 billion. Plus, Alex Snyder and Tom Harsha of VehicleLyfe discuss how dealership service departments can create loyalty with customers.

Oct. 23, 2025 | Japan braces for chip crisis; vehicle affordability problems escalate Oct 23, 2025

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The Nexperia chip crisis spreads to Japan. General Motors unveils a bold plan to bring eyes-off driving to the market in 2028. Plus, experts discuss vehicle affordability challenges and what’s driving higher prices in the new- and used-car markets.

Oct. 22, 2025 | Nexperia China breaks from parent company; Capitol One’s Annie Fallows Oct 22, 2025

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Nexperia China declares independence from its parent company as the industry braces for chip disruptions. Those concerns spark a warning from Volkswagen to its workers about possible stoppages. Plus, Capital One’s Annie Fallows talks about the company’s attempts to streamline the auto lending process with its Navigator platform.

Oct. 21, 2025 | Nexperia chip crisis explained; GM profits plunge on EV production charges Oct 21, 2025

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Automotive News Europe’s Peter Sigal joins the show to break down everything you need to know about the Nexperia chip crisis and what comes next. GM’s profits drop in the third quarter, but the company raises its 2025 forecast. Plus, Canada cuts off its incentive program for electrified vehicles.

Oct. 20, 2025 | Trump extends auto tariff relief; QNX COO John Wall Oct 20, 2025

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The White House has extended a key tariff break for American carmakers. Confidence slips among automaker executives in the latest Automotive News Auto Industry Confidence Index. Plus, QNX COO John Wall talks about how software recalls are changing vehicle tech development.

Oct. 19, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Cox Automotive President Steve Rowley on AI, tariffs Oct 19, 2025

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Automotive News Publisher KC Crain sits down with Cox Automotive President Steve Rowley to talk about how artificial intelligence is shaping Cox’s business and the rest of the industry, as well as Rowley’s view of the impact of tariffs on the market.

Oct. 18, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Does Stellantis’ $13 billion investment vindicate tariffs? Oct 18, 2025

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Automotive News reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss the biggest news stories from the past week, including a historic $13 billion investment by Stellantis in U.S. manufacturing and August’s 24 percent jump for electric vehicle sales in the U.S.

Oct. 17, 2025 | Jeep plant goes idle due to aluminum shortage; Wolters Kluwer’s Matt Babcock Oct 17, 2025

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The fallout from an aluminum plant fire in New York spreads to Stellantis, idling its Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer plant near Detroit. North American tariffs on cars and parts have crossed the $10 billion mark. Plus, Matt Babcock of Wolters Kluwer talks about the pace of tech adoption among auto lenders and what’s holding them back from completely going digital.

Oct. 16, 2025 | BMW faces chip supply threat; August EV surge offers insights Oct 16, 2025

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U.S. and China export restrictions threaten BMW’s chip supply. Vehicle cybersecurity concerns grow. Plus, Automotive News’ Laurence Iliff breaks down August EV registration data and what it could reveal about future sales.

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