July 26, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Ford and Geely partner in Spain to build electrified vehicles
Ford and Chinese automaker Geely have formed a joint venture to produce new electrified vehicles from both brands at Ford’s factory in Valencia, Spain.
26 Jul 7min
July 25, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Honda is considering a new North American factory; GM raises its guidance for a second time this year
Honda has its sights set on a new North American factory. President Donald Trump has ordered 50 percent tariffs on some Canadian goods. Plus, General Motors is raising its guidance for the second time...
25 Jul 23min
July 24, 2026 | Lexus leads in winter NADA Dealer Attitude survey; Volkswagen slashes 2026 revenue forecast
Lexus ranked highest among dealers in the National Automobile Dealers Association’s winter Dealer Attitude Survey. Volkswagen has cut back on its 2026 revenue forecast as U.S. tariffs and competition ...
24 Jul 22min
July 23, 2026 | Lexus reveals EV plans for iconic models; Nissan dealership strikes back at a bad customer review
Lexus unveils the future of electrification in its product plans, balancing a slower approach to electric vehicles along with the return of an iconic nameplate. A Nissan dealership’s general manager f...
23 Jul 19min
July 22, 2026 | Toyota stays the course with EVs and hybrids; Penske Automotive Group may go private
Toyota doubles down on its multipath electrification strategy with new electric vehicles and next-generation hybrids. Penske Corp. and Mitsui make a $3.8 billion bid to take Penske Automotive Group pr...
22 Jul 18min
July 21, 2026 | GM raises guidance as Q2 profits soar; negative equity worries F&I managers
General Motors raised its guidance for the second time this year as North American profits jumped 43 percent from a year ago, even though net income has fallen in the second quarter with more electric...
21 Jul 19min
July 20, 2026 | UAW President Shawn Fain faces federal investigation; Honda eyes expansion
The Department of Justice is investigating UAW President Shawn Fain for alleged favoritism toward his fiancée, Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe is considering an eighth North American plant, and General Motor...
20 Jul 21min
July 18, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Toyota’s Koji Sato wants parts standardization; UAW President Shawn Fain is under investigation by the DOJ
Toyota's Koji Sato wants parts standardization among Japanese automakers to combat China. UAW President Shawn Fain is under investigation by the Department of Justice. Plus, Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blum...
18 Jul 28min
