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Aug. 5, 2026 | Repo agent James Waldron on the repossession surge; Lucid delays Cosmos to 2027 Aug 05, 2026

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Texas repo agent James Waldron, whose agency handles thousands of repossession cases a month, explains what’s driving the surge, why wrongful repossessions happen and when the work becomes dangerous. Lucid delays its mass-market Cosmos crossover to 2027 after a $1 billion second-quarter loss. Plus, General Motors doubles down on China with a 20-year joint venture extension.

Aug. 4, 2026 | Repossessions rising; dealerships face California wiretapping law Aug 04, 2026

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Vehicle repossessions are on the rise, creating new issues for lenders and dealers navigating the affordability crisis. A 1967 California wiretapping law is being used to target dealership websites, with violations starting at $5,000. Plus, Ford and Toyota sales round out a mixed July for the industry.

Aug. 3, 2026 | Red hot hybrids lift Honda, Hyundai and Kia; Volvo reveals EX50 Aug 03, 2026

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Hybrids carry Honda, Hyundai and Kia to strong July results. Volvo reveals its new entry-level electric vehicle. Plus, John Pelliccio, QNX global product marketing director, explains how vehicle sound systems are moving onto the main chip in software-defined vehicles, saving automakers money and opening the door to a new kind of buyer experience.

Aug. 2, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Top supplier execs on China’s rise Aug 02, 2026

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China now ties the U.S. with 16 companies each on the Automotive News Top Suppliers list. In this bonus episode, four North American supplier executives from Aumovio, ZF, Denso and OPmobility weigh in on what that means for the competitive landscape, and share where they each see the most growth ahead.

Aug. 1, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Ford & Stellantis Q2 earnings; Japan earthquake impact Aug 01, 2026

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Automotive News reporters Michael Martinez and Larry P. Vellequette break down Ford and Stellantis’ second-quarter earnings and what they reveal about where Detroit automakers stand heading into the second half of 2026. Plus, fallout from the Japan earthquake keeps spreading production disruption far beyond the original quake zone.

July 31, 2026 | Toyota disruptions spread after quake; F&I fraud up 3x since 2018 Jul 31, 2026

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Japan’s earthquake fallout keeps spreading far beyond the quake zone. Audi reveals its largest vehicle ever, the Q9, targeting American families and dealers hungry for a product boost. Plus, TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant breaks down a new report showing auto finance fraud has nearly tripled since 2018.

July 30, 2026 | Stellantis back in black; top supplier execs on navigating uncertainty Jul 30, 2026

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Stellantis swings back to profit in the second quarter. Nissan is trying to build cars at China speed. Plus, four North American supplier executives share how they’re planning through an industry defined by tariffs, electric vehicle retreats and geopolitical disruption.

July 29, 2026 | Ford posts $1.3B Q2 loss; Frank Peña on buying his first dealerships Jul 29, 2026

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Ford posts a $1.3 billion second-quarter net loss on charges tied to scrapped electric vehicle programs but raises its full-year guidance. The earthquake damage in Japan keeps growing for automakers. Plus, Frank Peña, who spent 30 years running stores for others before closing on three New Mexico dealerships of his own, talks about the road to ownership.

July 28, 2026 | Top suppliers list reveals global shifts; Japan earthquake rattles auto production Jul 28, 2026

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Automotive News reporter John Irwin walks through the biggest trends in this year’s top suppliers list, from the rise of Chinese suppliers to a North American supply chain just trying to get through 2025. A 7.1-magnitude earthquake disrupts Toyota and Nissan production in Japan. Plus, NHTSA moves to overhaul car door rules after deadly Tesla incidents.

July 27, 2026 | Honda eyes Accord hatchback to fight Subaru; why are used EV prices rising? Jul 27, 2026

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Honda is eyeing a lifted Accord hatchback to take on the Subaru Outback, potentially launching in 2029. America’s Car-Mart warns it may not survive without new financing. And Andrew Garberson of Recurrent explains why used electric vehicle prices keep climbing even as off-lease supply surges.

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