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Sept. 25, 2025 | GM supply chain chief Jeff Morrison interview; Bosch to cut 13,000 jobs Sep 25, 2025

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Jeff Morrison, General Motors’ senior vice president of global purchasing and supply chain, talks about how the automaker is working through growing challenges related to trade and tariffs. Bosch plans to cut 13,000 jobs to bring down costs. Plus, Honda cancels the Acura ZDX built by General Motors after just one model year.

Sept. 24, 2025 | Automakers “spread the peanut butter” with tariff costs, say experts Sep 24, 2025

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A panel of experts discusses uncertainty and higher costs from tariffs, with one saying automakers are managing so far by “spreading the peanut butter” — distributing the financial burden across global operations. Automakers urge the EPA to ease tailpipe emissions rules. Plus, JLR works to pay struggling suppliers during its production halt.

Sept. 23, 2025 | Former Congressman Mike Rogers Part 1; JLR extends shutdown Sep 23, 2025

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Former Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Mich., who is running for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, says President Donald Trump’s tariffs are working to boost U.S. manufacturing investments. JLR extends its production shutdown again after this month’s cyberattack. Plus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom says General Motors CEO Mary Barra “sold us out” on EV tax credits.

Sept. 22, 2025 | Stellantis data breach; Larry Dominique talks China threats Sep 22, 2025

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Stellantis is the latest auto company to suffer a data breach. Jeep cancels the Gladiator 4xe. Plus, Larry Dominique, president of LD Management Consulting, talks about automaker tech challenges amid increasing threats from China.

Bonus Episode: Asbury CEO talks EV sales; fallout from Hyundai-LG raid Sep 21, 2025

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Asbury Automotive Group CEO David Hult talks about the state of electric vehicle sales as regulations change and most federal support ends. Plus, Automotive News’ Molly Boigon provides a comprehensive look at the U.S. immigration raid at a joint battery plant being built by Hyundai and LG Energy Solution in Georgia and what happens next.

Sept. 20, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Ford’s HQ move; EVs surge ahead of tax credit sunset Sep 20, 2025

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Automotive News’ Michael Martinez and Hannah Lutz discuss Ford’s plan to demolish its longtime “Glass House” global headquarters and move to the automaker’s nearby engineering campus. Plus, they talk about the rush to buy electric vehicles ahead of the end of federal tax incentives Sept. 30.

Sept. 19, 2025 | VW price hikes; Pied Piper ranks brands by service drive scheduling practices Sep 19, 2025

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Volkswagen of America is raising starting prices on most 2026 models. Automakers and suppliers warn the unpredictability of tariffs makes it harder to justify U.S. investments. Plus, Pied Piper has a new look at which auto brands are best at scheduling service appointments by phone or website.

Sept. 18, 2025 | Asbury CEO David Hult interview; Nissan drops Ariya EV in U.S. Sep 18, 2025

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Asbury Automotive Group CEO David Hult talks about the mergers and acquisitions market, how tariffs are affecting the public retail group and more. Nissan says it will pause U.S. market production of its compact Ariya electric crossover for the 2026 model year. Plus, the Federal Reserve’s rate cut could ripple to auto loans.

Sept. 17, 2025 | Hyundai Executive Chair Euisun Chung interview; EV registrations surge Sep 17, 2025

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Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung talks with Automotive News Publisher KC Crain about the recent immigration raid in Georgia, plans for U.S. investments and more. EV registrations surge for legacy brands while Tesla keeps falling. Plus, JLR’s cyberattack fallout spreads to suppliers.

Sept. 16, 2025 | GM CEO Mary Barra Interview Part 2 Sep 16, 2025

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In the second and final part of Automotive News’ exclusive interview with General Motors CEO Mary Barra, she talks about growing manufacturing challenges, how hybrids fit into future product plans and more. A fifth of all auto suppliers topple into financial distress. Plus, experts discuss the state of electrification amid shifting federal policies and sluggish demand.

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