Pinewood.AI CEO Bill Berman explains why private equity firm Apax Partners backed out of acquiring his company, and it has everything to do with AI disruption fears in the software market. More buyers are stretching auto loans to seven years or longer just to afford record vehicle prices. Plus, the Iran conflict forces automakers to delay Middle East shipmen ... Show More
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March 6, 2026 | Cox Automotive’s Erin Keating on dealer outlook; Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell leaves Stellantis
Cox Automotive Executive Analyst Erin Keating says dealers continue to face a cloudy outlook, but there’s reason to be optimistic heading into Spring 2026. Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell has left Stellantis for personal reasons. Plus, new research shows automakers face big risks relat ... Show More
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March 4, 2026 | Does Toyota need a sixth U.S. plant?; More VW dealers sue Scout
Automotive News’ Larry P. Vellequette explains why he thinks Toyota may be considering a sixth U.S. assembly plant to build a compact pickup and meet surging demand. Two more Volkswagen dealers are suing to block Scout Motors from direct sales, seeking class-action status. Plus, ... Show More
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Jul 2025
Russia plane crash, Epstein files, EU-China, Tesla and Big 3
A passenger plane carrying around 50 people has crashed in far eastern Russia. U.S. President Donald Trump was told in May he is in the Epstein files. Trump says a trade deal with China and the EU is close. Tesla posts its worst quarterly sales decline in over a decade. And the B ... Show More
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Apr 2024
Zelenskiy Welcomes Aid, A TikTok Countdown & Tesla Woes Mount
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today’s podcast: (1) US approval of more than $60 billion in aid throws a lifeline to Ukraine’s beleaguered military, though it’s unlikely to turn the tide in the war on its own.
(2) After years of workin ... Show More
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