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June 5, 2025 | Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell interview; Canada auto exports plummet Jun 05, 2025

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CEO Christine Feuell talks about Chrysler’s centennial and her expectations for the brand in the coming years. President Trump’s tariffs pummel Canada’s auto exports. Plus, U.S. suppliers call for immediate action on China rare-earth restrictions.

June 4, 2025 | Rare-earth shortage shutters plants; impacts of tariff turmoil on supply chain Jun 04, 2025

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A rare-earth shortage forces supplier plants in Europe to shut down. U.S. sales streaks come to an end for Mazda and Subaru. Plus, a panel of experts talk about the latest tariff news and what it all means for the automotive supply chain.

June 3, 2025 | EV interest hits six-year low; LG Energy Solution’s Bob Lee Jun 03, 2025

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Interest in electric vehicles has sunk to its lowest level since 2019. May sales gains couldn’t keep up with previous months. Plus, Bob Lee, North American president for LG Energy Solution, talks about how the battery maker is reacting to tariffs and its strategy for electrification amid sluggish EV demand.

June 2, 2025 | American Honda’s Lance Woelfer; Trump plans to double steel tariffs Jun 02, 2025

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Lance Woelfer, American Honda’s vice president of auto sales, joins the show from the Detroit Grand Prix. President Trump plans to double steel tariffs. Plus, automakers warn of a rare-earth magnet shortage from China.

June 1, 2025 | Bonus Episode: A2MAC1 CEO Patrick Katenkamp interview Jun 01, 2025

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A2MAC1 CEO Patrick Katenkamp talks about how the French automotive tech firm is building its presence in the U.S. Plus, Automotive News Director of Tech and Innovation Coverage Hannah Lutz breaks down the latest tariff news.

May 31, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Washington whiplash and tariff tumult May 31, 2025

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Omari Gardner, Automotive News director of content and commentary, talks about how all of the activity in Washington, D.C. is trickling down to the auto industry. Plus, Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Executive Producer Jake Neher discuss some of the biggest news stories from the past week.

May 30, 2025 | Court halts tariff ruling; Rex Gingerich of Chariot Automotive Group May 30, 2025

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A day after being deemed illegal, many tariffs are temporarily back in place. Ford Chairman Bill Ford says the “Big Beautiful Bill” would put a major battery factory in peril. Plus, Rex Gingerich, owner of Chariot Automotive Group, talks about how his dealerships are tackling the tech shortage.

May 29, 2025 | Musk leaves Trump administration; court blocks tariffs May 29, 2025

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration. A trade court blocks President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs,” but auto-specific levies are still in place. Plus, Magna International’s Steven Jenkins talks about the race to innovate in driver-assist technology.

May 28, 2025 | Stellantis picks Filosa as CEO; Presidio President George Karolis May 28, 2025

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After a six-month search, Stellantis chooses Antonio Filosa as its new CEO. Nissan looks for a $7 billion boost with backing from the U.K. Plus, Presidio President George Karolis joins the show to talk about the state of the dealership buy-sell market.

May 27, 2025 | Toyota Motor North America CEO Ted Ogawa interview; Trump backs Nippon, U.S. Steel deal May 27, 2025

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Ted Ogawa, CEO of Toyota Motor North America, joins the show for an exclusive interview about how the company is navigating tariffs. In a major reversal, President Donald Trump backs Nippon’s acquisition of U.S. Steel. Plus, Nissan considers selling its global headquarters to fund its restructuring.

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