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May 25, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Honda Indiana plant grows amid tariffs; DEI in auto industry May 25, 2025

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Roxanna Metz, plant lead of Honda’s Indiana Auto Plant, talks about plans for Civic Hybrid production to move back to the plant amid tariffs. Plus, Alicia Davis, Chief Strategy Officer for Lear Corp., addresses issues surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion strategies in the auto industry.

May 24, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Retail experts talk tariff impacts on dealers May 24, 2025

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A panel of retail experts discuss how auto dealers are reacting to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and what they expect in the coming months. Plus, Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker talk about some of the biggest news stories from the past week.

May 23, 2025 | Bill to end state emissions rules clears Senate; Informed.IQ’s Tom Oscherwitz May 23, 2025

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The U.S. Senate sends a bill to end California’s gasoline car ban to President Trump’s desk. Canadian auto leaders see an end in sight for U.S. vehicle tariffs. Plus, Tom Oscherwitz of Informed.IQ says that while the CFPB and FTC are shells of their former selves, lenders and F&I offices must still be vigilant about consumer protection.

May 22, 2025 | Hyundai’s Claudia Marquez on leadership, unlikely journey in auto industry May 22, 2025

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Hyundai Motor America COO Claudia Marquez talks about her unexpected rise through automotive leadership and her approach to leadership in 2025. U.S. automakers want preferential tariffs for Canada and Mexico over the U.K. Plus, Japan’s auto industry asks for emergency stimulus and a tariff breakthrough.

May 21, 2025 | Chrysler, Alfa Romeo CEO Chris Feuell interview; dealers down on tariffs May 21, 2025

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Chris Feuell, CEO of Chrysler and Alfa Romeo, talks about the hunt for a new Stellantis CEO and why her brands have no plans to pass tariff costs on to customers. Despite jumps in sales and profits, dealers are not cheering for tariffs. Plus, automotive software company LeddarTech lays off 95 percent of its staff.

May 20, 2025 | Linamar Executive Chair Linda Hasenfratz; U.S. targets Biden-era emissions rules May 20, 2025

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Linamar Executive Chair Linda Hasenfratz talks about the need for strong leadership in the auto industry through uncertain times. Automakers expect the U.S. to try to end Biden-era fuel economy standards. Plus, Slate Auto draws 100,000 reservations for its bare-bones electric mini-truck.

May 19, 2025 | Tariffs drive up prices; The Road to Autonomy CEO Grayson Brulte May 19, 2025

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Auto prices are rising amid tariffs and another wave of sticker shock is on the way. A new report says Toyota offered to help Nissan after talks with Honda fell apart. Plus, Grayson Brulte, CEO of The Road to Autonomy, discusses big ups and downs for self-driving truck start-up Aurora.

May 18, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Nissan’s Christian Meunier; Leading Women honorees May 18, 2025

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Christian Meunier, chairman of Nissan Americas, discusses his decision to return to the Japanese automaker and more. Plus, Automotive News 100 Leading Women honorees talk about their efforts to recruit more women to the auto industry.

May 17, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Leading women in the auto industry May 17, 2025

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Hannah Lutz, Automotive News director of tech and innovation coverage, and Staff Reporter Lindsay VanHulle preview the Automotive News 100 Leading Women awards gala and conference.

May 16, 2025 | Tariffs cutting North America production; need for certified body shops May 16, 2025

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North American auto production is decreasing amid tariffs. Toyota overhauls its supply chain process amid tariffs. Plus, Andreas Hecht, senior vice president of mobility at CCCIS, talks about why it’s important to grow the number of manufacturer-certified body shops.

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