Bonus Episode: Tekion CEO Jay Vijayan on profitability plans and ROI transparency
In the second half of his interview with Automotive News Retail Tech Reporter Mark Hollmer, Tekion CEO Jay Vijayan discusses the company’s path to profitability in 2026, why Tekion isn’t rushing to go...
22 Helmi 6min
Feb. 21, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Will auto companies get tariff refunds after SCOTUS ruling?
Automotive News’ Larry P. Vellequette and Automotive News Canada’s Greg Layson discuss the U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down many of Trump’s tariffs, steep price increases on Canadian and Japane...
21 Helmi 31min
Feb. 20, 2026 | SCOTUS strikes down Trump tariffs; understanding IRS negative equity decision
Automotive News reporter John Irwin discusses the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down many Trump tariffs as unconstitutional, and what happens next for the billions paid by the auto industry. Volk...
20 Helmi 22min
Feb. 19, 2026 | Tekion CEO Jay Vijayan on AI security; Auto execs anxious about job security
Tekion CEO Jay Vijayan discusses the company’s growth to 3,000 rooftops and why he says artificial intelligence security is becoming more critical than ever. Auto executives report more job security a...
19 Helmi 22min
Feb. 18, 2026 | Reynolds & Reynolds CEO Chris Walsh; Automakers bet on humanoid robots
Chris Walsh, president and acting CEO of Reynolds and Reynolds, discusses the company’s record year at NADA and how artificial intelligence is evolving. General manager invests in Oshawa upgrades whil...
18 Helmi 18min
Feb. 17, 2026 | Jesse Jackson's auto legacy; Elektrobit CEO Maria Anhalt
A look at civil rights leader Jesse Jackson’s impact on the auto industry, his advocacy for minority-owned dealerships and suppliers, and his push to preserve Detroit jobs during the financial crisis....
17 Helmi 15min
Feb. 15, 2026 | Bonus Episode: MichAuto’s Glenn Stevens on bridge uncertainty
MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens discusses the real-world impact of President Donald Trump’s threat to delay the Gordie Howe Bridge and what it means for cross-border investments.
15 Helmi 5min
Feb. 14, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Gordie Howe Bridge dispute; Larry flies a Joby air taxi
Automotive News’ Michael Martinez and Larry P. Vellequette discuss President Donald Trump’s threat to block the Gordie Howe Bridge opening and what it reveals about trade policy. Plus, Larry takes us ...
14 Helmi 25min
