Automotive News Daily Drive

Paul Metrey, NADA executive vice president of public policy, talks about issues affecting retailers, from artificial intelligence to environmental regulations. The Automotive News Auto Industry Confidence Index finds that dealers are losing confidence in the future of the auto industry. Plus, Teamsters picket in three states over nonunion car carriers.

Automotive News’ inaugural Auto Industry Confidence Index shows automaker executives are upbeat about current business conditions but less optimistic about the future. Cleveland-Cliffs inks a multiyear deal to supply U.S. carmakers amid tariffs. Plus, “The Rideshare Guy,” Harry Campbell, talks about the momentum behind robotaxis and partnerships with traditional platforms such as Uber and Lyft.

In this second and final portion of this interview, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., discusses President Joe Biden’s push for electric vehicle adoption, as well as how policymakers can protect the U.S. from Chinese threats while also maintaining a strong and adaptable supply chain.

Automotive News staff reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Molly Boigon join the show to talk about whether Ford can reinvent vehicle assembly in its bid to compete with China. They also discuss the trajectory of software-defined vehicles and growing collaboration around the technology.

Jeep is restoring the Hemi V-8 after its electric vehicle push. VinFast will spin off assets in a $1.5 billion deal with its founder. Plus, TechForce Foundation CEO Jennifer Maher talks about efforts to help aspiring service techs pay for their education.

Electric vehicle registrations rise in June, but U.S. market share drops. Automaker incentives are on the rise in August. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Carly Schaffner joins the show from Monterey Car Week, where Acura just unveiled its new electric crossover. 

Canada imported more vehicles from Mexico than the United States in June for the first time in three decades. Suppliers continue to push tariffs costs to automakers. Plus, Gabe Klein, the former head of the U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, talks about the changing electric vehicle landscape under President Donald Trump.

Ford bets big on a midsize EV pickup and a new assembly process. GM eyes a return to driverless cars. Plus, Unifor President Lana Payne talks about the high stakes for the North American auto industry as the U.S. and Canada negotiate a new trade landscape.

Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) joins the show to talk about increasing competition from China and the state of the auto industry as Washington swerves. The global lithium market soars after CATL idles a mine in China. Plus, car buyers had an easier time getting approved for loans in the second quarter.

Rivian and Lucid this past week showed signs of trouble for EV startups under President Donald Trump’s policies. Plus, Roger Penske’s IndyCar Series is distancing itself from a post by the Department of Homeland Security depicting an IndyCar vehicle outfitted with a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement emblem.