Edmunds Head of Insights Jessica Caldwell breaks down why auto sales are holding steady even as inflation hits a three-year high and consumer confidence slides. A major Jeep recall raises fresh questions about Stellantis’ quality trajectory. Plus, Honda’s CEO survives a revolt by retired executives.
Today
June 13, 2026 | Weekend Drive: UAW strikes Dauch; Ford moves Escape buyers to Explorer
The UAW and Dauch Corp. reach a tentative deal after a 10-day strike that threatened General Motors’ most profitable trucks, and our panel breaks down what’s in it. Japan’s automakers are absorbing a historic tariff hit. Plus, Ford hopes orphaned Escape and Edge buyers are willin ... Show More
23m 42s
Yesterday
June 12th, 2026 | Japan's automakers absorb $28B tariff hit; dealerships losing service share
An Automotive News analysis finds Japan’s automakers have absorbed $28 billion in combined costs from tariffs, electric vehicle write-downs and policy reversals — with more pain ahead. Two major auto suppliers are merging. Plus, Ducker Carlisle analyst Nate Chenenko breaks down d ... Show More
19m 34s
Jun 11
June 11th, 2026 | UAW, Dauch reach deal; Honda targets Toyota with Accord, Passport updates
The UAW and Dauch Corp. have a tentative deal, likely ending a 10-day strike that threatened General Motors’ most profitable trucks. Volvo’s top U.S. manufacturing chief is out just months before the launch of its best-selling model on American soil. Plus, Automotive News Atlanta ... Show More
12m 55s
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
16m 2s
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
10m 36s
Apr 2025
EVs, Big Pharma, Tech and the Tariff Threat
Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.
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
43m 59s