Automotive News Daily Drive Nov. 19, 2025 | Netherlands relinquishes control of Nexperia; Nissan weighs Rogue spinoff
Nov 19, 2025
Molly Boygon, an Automotive News reporter focusing on connected vehicles, discusses the vital role of cellular networks in car functionality and highlights the challenges posed by dead zones, especially in rural areas. Stefano Marzani, an engineering technology leader at Amazon Web Services, elaborates on the architecture needed for connected vehicles and the importance of keeping critical systems local. They also explore solutions like pre-downloading data and the potential of satellite connectivity, raising questions about safety and efficiency in today's automotive landscape.
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Nexperia Pause Eases But Doesn’t End Chip Risk
- The Netherlands suspended its takeover of Nexperia after constructive talks with Beijing, easing immediate global chip-supply risk.
- Automakers still face volatile supply with Bosch and ZF reporting ongoing disruptions despite the political thaw.
Nissan May Spin Off Rogue Into Infiniti
- Nissan plans a lineup overhaul that could spin off a new Infiniti model from the Rogue and build it in Tennessee.
- CEO Ivan Espinosa views hybrid launches and added U.S. capacity as stabilizers amid tariff pressures.
Stellantis Joins Tesla Supercharger Network
- Stellantis will adopt the North American charging standard and give vehicles access to Tesla's Supercharger network starting in 2026.
- This opens more than 28,000 Tesla chargers to models like the Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona.