Automotive News Daily Drive

Penske Automotive Group CEO Roger Penske shares what his Presidential Medal of Freedom means to him. Plus, service and parts experts discuss the importance of customer retention and how to do it.

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa is cultivating openness at the company he just took over. Staff Reporter Vince Bond Jr. joins the show to discuss the relationships that need mending.

Auto sales finish the second quarter at their slowest pace of the year. Japanese automakers continue to increase exports to the U.S. despite tariffs. And service and parts experts stress the need to keep customers visiting for more than recall work.

Automaker trade group says NHTSA is impeding its progress and struggling to modernize. Ford calls most salaried workers back to the office. And Roger Penske, auto dealer and motorsports giant, receives Automotive News centennial award.

A federal judge blocks Trump administration from withholding EV charging infrastructure funds. Continental warns that tariffs will hold back profits. And Marc Winterhoff, Lucid Motors’ interim CEO, argues for small manufacturers to get EV tax credits.

Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa takes tough questions at shareholder meeting. Despite Trump’s tariffs, Mexico is seen as a vital automotive hub. And J.D. Power’s Kathleen Rizk and Lisa Boor explain American consumers’ dissatisfaction with advanced driver-assistance systems.

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa keeps responsibility for North America and key brands. Tesla robotaxis start rolling in Texas. Toyota raises prices in the U.S. Plus, Stellantis Chairman John Elkann reflects on his family’s legacy.

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.