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Dec. 18, 2024 | Honda, Nissan consider merger; J.D. Power’s Tyson Jominy interview Dec 18, 2024

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Honda and Nissan explore a possible merger. President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team looks to scrap a car crash reporting rule that Tesla opposes. Plus, Tyson Jominy, J.D. Power vice president of data and analytics, joins the show to talk about what the firm expects for the rest of the year and 2025.

Dec. 17, 2024 | GM design chief Michael Simcoe interview; Trump unlikely to stop charging expansion Dec 17, 2024

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GM’s design chief Michael Simcoe joins the show to talk about the automaker’s ever-evolving identity as it transitions more to electric vehicles. The massive expansion of EV charging infrastructure is likely to continue under President-elect Donald Trump. Plus, Waymo goes global.

Dec. 16, 2024 | U.S. finalizes $9.6 billion Ford, SK On loan; Gartner’s Mike Ramsey on Cruise Dec 16, 2024

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The U.S. finalizes a $9.6 billion loan for Ford’s battery venture with SK On. Some of the world’s largest suppliers are skipping CES. Plus, Gartner’s Mike Ramsey talks about GM’s decision to scrap Cruise and its robotaxi ambitions.Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices

Dec. 14, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Why dealers are the most optimistic since 2022 Dec 14, 2024

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Automotive News’ John Huetter explains why dealers are feeling better than they have in a long time about the future of the retail business. Plus, Jamie Butters and Jake Neher discuss a series of executive comebacks announced this week, why industry leaders are using more profane language in public comments lately, and more.Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices

Dec. 13, 2024 | VW offers wage increases in Chattanooga; Protective Asset Protection’s Rick Kurtz Dec 13, 2024

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Volkswagen is offering workers at its Tennessee assembly plant a 14 percent wage increase over four years as well as profit-sharing. Electric vehicle registrations increase again despite another drop for Tesla. Plus, Protective Asset Protection’s Rick Kurtz joins the show to talk about how different approaches to finance and insurance can help improve customer loyalty.Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices

Dec. 12, 2024 | Chevrolet’s Scott Bell interview; Trump makes pick for FTC chair Dec 12, 2024

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Scott Bell, Chevrolet’s global vice president, joins the show to talk about the brand’s EV transition, plans for 2025 and more. President-elect Donald Trump makes his pick to steer the Federal Trade Commission. Plus, used-car prices continue to come down.Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices

Dec. 11, 2024 | Mazda’s Tom Donnelly interview; GM pulls plug on Cruise robotaxis Dec 11, 2024

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Tom Donnelly, Mazda’s North America chief, joins the show to talk about the automaker’s win streak, its new marketing push and its goals for the new year. General Motors’ Cruise unit is abandoning its effort to develop robotaxis. Plus, Hyundai picks a new North America CEO.

Dec. 10, 2024 | Nissan brings back Christian Meunier; Erin Kerrigan talks M&A market Dec 10, 2024

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Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices

Dec. 9, 2024 | Tim Kuniskis returns to Stellantis to lead Ram; AV policy under Trump Dec 09, 2024

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Dec. 7, 2024 | Weekend Drive: How one supplier in N.C. weathered Helene Dec 07, 2024

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Dec. 7, 2024 | Weekend Drive: How one supplier in N.C. weathered Helene by Automotive News

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