Oct. 9, 2026 | What DIY repair boom means for dealers; Chevy invests in its small crossovers
Sanderson Ford’s Tom Duenkel Jr. unpacks the rise of DIY auto repairs and what it means for service drives. Plus, Chevy refreshes the Trax and Trailblazer small crossovers and F&I profits hit a record...
9 Okt 23min
Oct. 8, 2026 | North America auto execs talk investment, China; Porsche nixes U.S. factory
North American chiefs from GM, Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai talk U.S. investment and China’s threat. Plus, Porsche’s CEO unveils a turnaround plan and rules out a U.S. factory.
8 Okt 25min
Oct. 7, 2026 | Experts spar over China’s automotive rise; Honda delays CR-V
A panel of global auto experts at Automotive News Congress unpacks what the West misunderstands about China’s electric vehicle rise. Plus, Honda delays the CR-V, Nissan’s sales slump, and Stellantis r...
7 Okt 25min
Oct. 6, 2026 | Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz on $26 billion U.S. investment; Europe reaches EV record
Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz talks about Hyundai’s $26 billion U.S. investment and more. Europe’s EV share reaches a record. Plus, most car buyers don’t know what F&I products they bought.
6 Okt 19min
Oct. 5, 2026 | Tesla’s Q3 deliveries beat expectations; GMC’s Denali, AT4 gamble
Tesla’s third-quarter global deliveries topped expectations as its core business stabilizes. GMC pushes into premium Denali and AT4 trims. Plus, C.J. Finn of PwC talks about the state of the electric ...
5 Okt 20min
Oct. 4, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Ford CEO Jim Farley on skilled trades and the China threat
Ford CEO Jim Farley tells Automotive News Publisher KC Crain why America’s skilled trades shortage threatens the country’s AI and reshoring ambitions, then turns to a passionate warning about Chinese ...
4 Okt 13min
Oct. 3, 2026 | Weekend Drive: ‘D-Day’ warning on China and the industry’s hiring freeze pattern
Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez break down the biggest moments from the 50th Automotive News Congress, including a stark warning from top executives on Chinese market access.
3 Okt 23min
Oct. 2, 2026 | Toyota’s September surge; AI and the retail customer journey
Toyota posts a September sales jump while the Detroit 3 struggle in Q3. Volvo scraps its 2026 outlook. Plus, industry leaders discuss who really owns the customer relationship in the age of AI.
2 Okt 25min
