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April 25, 2025 | How tariffs affect F&I; U.S. DOT kicks off driverless push Apr 25, 2025

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Protective Asset Protection’s Paul McCarthy talks about how tariff ripples are being felt in dealership F&I offices. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveils an automated vehicle framework. Plus, Toyota’s chairman proposes a supplier buyout valued at $42 billion.

April 24, 2025 | Nissan faces $5.3 billion loss; Tesla’s tumbling sales and earnings Apr 24, 2025

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Nissan is staring at the possibility of a $5.3 billion net loss. Hyundai shifts some Mexican production to the U.S. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff talks about what’s happening at Tesla and whether the EV leader can turn the ship around.

April 23, 2025 | Tesla earnings plummet; Wayve’s Kaity Fischer Apr 23, 2025

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Tesla says first-quarter net income fell 71 percent. A U.S. auto industry coalition tells the White House that parts tariffs will cause layoffs and bankruptcy. Plus, Kaity Fischer, Wayve’s vice president of commercial and operations, talks about the company’s new partnership with Nissan and what is next for the self-driving tech startup.

April 22, 2025 | A3 President Jeff Burnstein; tariffs dent global production outlook Apr 23, 2025

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Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation, talks about the future of robotics in the auto industry and the upcoming Automate 2025 show in Detroit. Tariffs dent the outlook for global auto production. Plus, Nissan tells dealers there won’t be any price hikes until June.

April 21, 2025 | Nissan sales boss Vinay Shahani on brand potential; Tesla faces ‘code red’ Apr 21, 2025

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Nissan executive Vinay Shahani joins Daily Drive from New York. Tesla faces brand challenge heading into earnings. Plus, an EV battery showdown: CATL says it has technology that can top BYD’s latest claims.

April 20, 2025 | Bonus episode: Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz talks Amazon partnership Apr 20, 2025

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Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Muñoz discusses the status of the automaker’s partnership with Amazon Autos, which this week announced that it is now offering leases through the online car shopping platform. Plus, industry experts discuss vehicle affordability amid tariffs during an Automotive News Congress Conversations livestream from the New York International Auto Show.

April 19, 2025 | Weekend Drive: U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno; N.Y. auto show Apr 19, 2025

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U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, a former auto dealer, talks tariffs, electric vehicle policy and other issues facing the industry. Plus, Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker talk about the biggest news out of this week’s New York International Auto Show.

April 18, 2025 | Nissan’s tariff silver lining; Interactive EQ CEO Napo Rumteen Apr 18, 2025

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The Trump administration’s sweeping war on imports could alleviate one of Nissan’s biggest manufacturing migraines. GM and Honda see EV gains as Tesla and Rivian slip. Plus, Interactive EQ CEO Napo Rumteen talks about the importance of soft skills in service department hiring and how artificial intelligence can help.

April 17, 2025 | Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz interview; tariffs could force Ford to raise prices Apr 17, 2025

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Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Muñoz joins Daily Drive from the New York International Auto Show. Ford might raise prices in May if tariffs continue. Plus, supply chain stress is bubbling over into litigation.

April 16, 2025 | Civic hybrid production moving to U.S.; John Bozzella talks tariffs Apr 16, 2025

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Honda confirms plans to move production of its Civic hybrid to the U.S. Hyundai plans to “sell like hell” to battle tariffs. Plus, Alliance for Automotive Innovation CEO John Bozzella joins the show to talk about how the industry is navigating the chaotic policy environment in 2025.

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