Automotive News Daily Drive

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Aug. 25, 2025 | Nissan’s Christian Meunier; possible bombshell in EU trade framework Aug 25, 2025

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Nissan Americas Chairperson Christian Meunier joins the show to talk about how the Japanese automaker hopes to win back customers with a fresh lineup and more powertrain options. A possible bombshell lies in the U.S.-EU trade framework. NHTSA probes more than 1.4 million Honda vehicles over engine failures.

Aug. 24, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Autos Drive America CEO Jennifer Safavian; Slate’s Tisha Johnson Aug 24, 2025

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Jennifer Safavian, CEO of Autos Drive America, reacts to the latest developments in trade talks between the U.S. and EU. Plus, the conclusion of Automotive News Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff’s interview with Tisha Johnson, Slate Auto’s head of design.

Aug. 23, 2025 | Weekend Drive: EU trade framework; pessimism grows across industry Aug 23, 2025

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Automotive News’ Hannah Lutz, director of technology and innovation coverage, and Staff Reporter Michael Martinez discuss the biggest auto industry news stories from the past week, including a new trade framework between the U.S. and European Union and increasing uncertainty about the industry’s future.

Aug. 22, 2025 | How budget bill will affect F&I profits; Jeep revives the Cherokee Aug 22, 2025

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Protective Asset Protection’s Rick Kurtz talks about how dealership finance and insurance offices can leverage the new tax deduction on auto loan interest. Industry groups react to the U.S. trade framework with the EU. Plus, the Jeep Cherokee is coming back with a hybrid powertrain.

Aug. 21, 2025 | Slate Auto’s Tisha Johnson; U.S., EU reach deal to cut tariffs Aug 21, 2025

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Tisha Johnson, Slate Auto’s head of design, joins the show to talk about the low-cost electric pickup that can be customized and converted to an SUV. The U.S. and EU reach a deal that could cut auto tariffs. Plus, Nissan plans a major product blitz that would reincarnate the Xterra.

Aug. 20, 2025 | Maserati’s Andrea Soriani; suppliers expect tough six months Aug 20, 2025

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Maserati North America chief Andrea Soriani talks about challenges and opportunities for the brand in an uncertain trade environment. Suppliers are more pessimistic about their companies’ overall performance than automakers and dealers. Plus, Honda taps a Silicon Valley startup for self-driving software.

Aug. 19, 2025 | NADA’s Paul Metrey interview; new study finds dealers losing confidence in industry future Aug 19, 2025

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Paul Metrey, NADA executive vice president of public policy, talks about issues affecting retailers, from artificial intelligence to environmental regulations. The Automotive News Auto Industry Confidence Index finds that dealers are losing confidence in the future of the auto industry. Plus, Teamsters picket in three states over nonunion car carriers.

Aug. 18, 2025 | Automakers see future prospects degrade; ‘The Rideshare Guy’ Harry Campbell Aug 18, 2025

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Automotive News’ inaugural Auto Industry Confidence Index shows automaker executives are upbeat about current business conditions but less optimistic about the future. Cleveland-Cliffs inks a multiyear deal to supply U.S. carmakers amid tariffs. Plus, “The Rideshare Guy,” Harry Campbell, talks about the momentum behind robotaxis and partnerships with traditional platforms such as Uber and Lyft.

Aug. 17, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Congresswoman Haley Stevens Part II Aug 17, 2025

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In this second and final portion of this interview, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., discusses President Joe Biden’s push for electric vehicle adoption, as well as how policymakers can protect the U.S. from Chinese threats while also maintaining a strong and adaptable supply chain.

Aug. 16, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Ford’s latest ‘Model T moment;’ SDVs gain momentum Aug 16, 2025

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Automotive News staff reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Molly Boigon join the show to talk about whether Ford can reinvent vehicle assembly in its bid to compete with China. They also discuss the trajectory of software-defined vehicles and growing collaboration around the technology.

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