Toyota posts record sales despite tariffs thanks to hybrids. Automotive News Managing Editor Jerry Hirsch makes the case for simple, affordable “appliance cars” to solve the vehicle affordability crisis. Plus, Boston Consulting Group’s Eric Jesse discusses how automakers can find “white space” to win in different powertrain segments.
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April 30, 2026 | Beijing Auto Show reveals Chinese brands' global ambitions; Fed holds rates
Douglas Bolduc, managing editor of Automotive News Europe, discusses his visit to the Beijing auto show and how Chinese automakers are positioning themselves for global expansion. The Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady could compound affordability problems. Plus, Ford a ... 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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Jan 2024
At CES, a look down the long road ahead for automotive tech
CES is many things — including a gadget fest and a glimpse into the kind of technology we might be using a month or a decade from now. CES also hosts one of the biggest auto shows on the planet, which is why it’s worth noting that General Motors, Ford and Chrysler aren’t here thi ... Show More
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Apr 2025
EVs, Big Pharma, Tech and the Tariff Threat
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Sean Tucker, Editor at Kelley Blue Book, joins to discuss the latest on Tesla and the tariff impact. Brad Carson, President of Americas for Responsible Innovation, continues the tariff conversation and the impa ... Show More
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