Automotive News Daily Drive

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan talks about how tariffs are affecting the U.S. auto industry’s hometown and his dream of landing a Toyota plant in Michigan. Plus, Paul Thomas, president of Bosch North America, and MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers President Collin Shaw discuss how artificial intelligence technology is affecting the supply chain.

Automotive News is releasing our list of top auto suppliers in 2025. Staff Reporter John Irwin joins the show to talk about this year’s list and what those companies face as trade tensions stir and market conditions evolve.

Tariffs are likely to add about $2,000 to sticker prices. Stellantis considers selling one of its brands. Plus, Finance and Insurance Reporter John Huetter talks about why service members are more likely to buy F&I products at dealerships.

Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff explains why electric vehicle registrations recently fell for the first time in more than two years and how much Tesla’s woes are to blame. Toyota adds battery pack lines at two plants to pave the way for the new RAV4. Plus, Ford orders dealers to halt deliveries of some Mach-Es.

Lenny LaRocca, head of KPMG’s automotive practice, talks about the evolving mergers and acquisitions market and how his clients are trying to beef up bottom lines in 2025. The UAW’s federal monitor paints a damning picture of President Shawn Fain’s leadership. Plus, the U.S. Senate looks to phase out EV tax credits over six months.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba failed to reach an agreement on a trade package on the sidelines of the G7 summit. Tesla dominates this year’s Cars.com’s American-Made Index. Plus, as Tesla readies its robotaxi launch, New Industry VC’s Alex Roy raises questions about safety and profit potential.

Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group, is stepping down after five years. Ford’s rare-earth magnet supply is “day to day” after forcing a plant shutdown. Plus, Paul Thomas, president of Bosch North America, and MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers President Collin Shaw discuss the latest challenges facing parts makers amid tariffs and supply chain bottlenecks.

More often than not, revenue from service, parts and the body shop carry dealerships through tough times. Automotive News Senior Retail Editor Dan Shine talks about this year’s list of top dealership groups as ranked by service and parts revenue and body shop revenue.

President Trump repeals California’s gas-car ban and floats higher auto tariffs. Electric vehicle momentum halts in April. Plus, EasyCare’s Corey Smith talks about how service drives can cut stress and boost profits by rethinking their scheduling processes.

Openlane CEO Peter Kelly talks about the digital wholesaler’s view of tariffs as well as the benefits and shortcomings of artificial intelligence technologies. A survey finds the auto industry is the most vulnerable to financial distress. Plus, Dana inks a massive deal to sell its off-highway business.

The U.S. reaches a trade framework with China to ease the rare-earths shortage. GM makes a blockbuster investment in U.S. production. Plus, Sam Abuelsamid, vice president of market research at Telemetry, talks about Tesla’s planned robotaxi launch and why he thinks it’s a big risk for the self-driving industry.

Chinese officials say they are willing to fast-track approval of rare-earth exports to eligible users in the European Union. Hyundai reportedly has a rare-earths stockpile that can last about a year. Plus, Dean Evans, co-founder of rare-earth midstream processor Evolution Metals and Technologies, talks about the bottleneck in China and what his company is seeing as a result.

The number of cars being shipped to the U.S. via sea routes has plunged as a result of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported vehicles. Panic begins to set in over the rare-earth mineral shortage. Plus, MIT Research Scientist Bryan Reimer says companies and regulators need to rethink the ways they tackle distracted driving.

Ralph Gilles, Stellantis chief design officer, talks about the past and future of Chrysler design as the brand celebrates its centennial. Supply chain executives and experts discuss tariff impacts.

Omari Gardner, director of content and commentary, discusses the deeper impacts of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s fallout with President Donald Trump. Plus, Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker talk about the China rare-earth mineral shortage and other major news stories from the past week.

President Donald Trump threatens subsidies and contracts for Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s companies amid their public falling-out. The U.S. dumps Biden-era fuel economy rules. Plus, TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant talks about the latest impacts of tariffs on auto finance.

CEO Christine Feuell talks about Chrysler’s centennial and her expectations for the brand in the coming years. President Trump’s tariffs pummel Canada’s auto exports. Plus, U.S. suppliers call for immediate action on China rare-earth restrictions.

A rare-earth shortage forces supplier plants in Europe to shut down. U.S. sales streaks come to an end for Mazda and Subaru. Plus, a panel of experts talk about the latest tariff news and what it all means for the automotive supply chain.