Automotive News Daily Drive

A day after being deemed illegal, many tariffs are temporarily back in place. Ford Chairman Bill Ford says the “Big Beautiful Bill” would put a major battery factory in peril. Plus, Rex Gingerich, owner of Chariot Automotive Group, talks about how his dealerships are tackling the tech shortage.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration. A trade court blocks President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs,” but auto-specific levies are still in place. Plus, Magna International’s Steven Jenkins talks about the race to innovate in driver-assist technology.

After a six-month search, Stellantis chooses Antonio Filosa as its new CEO. Nissan looks for a $7 billion boost with backing from the U.K. Plus, Presidio President George Karolis joins the show to talk about the state of the dealership buy-sell market.

Ted Ogawa, CEO of Toyota Motor North America, joins the show for an exclusive interview about how the company is navigating tariffs. In a major reversal, President Donald Trump backs Nippon’s acquisition of U.S. Steel. Plus, Nissan considers selling its global headquarters to fund its restructuring.

Roxanna Metz, plant lead of Honda’s Indiana Auto Plant, talks about plans for Civic Hybrid production to move back to the plant amid tariffs. Plus, Alicia Davis, Chief Strategy Officer for Lear Corp., addresses issues surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion strategies in the auto industry.

A panel of retail experts discuss how auto dealers are reacting to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and what they expect in the coming months. Plus, Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker talk about some of the biggest news stories from the past week.

The U.S. Senate sends a bill to end California’s gasoline car ban to President Trump’s desk. Canadian auto leaders see an end in sight for U.S. vehicle tariffs. Plus, Tom Oscherwitz of Informed.IQ says that while the CFPB and FTC are shells of their former selves, lenders and F&I offices must still be vigilant about consumer protection.

Hyundai Motor America COO Claudia Marquez talks about her unexpected rise through automotive leadership and her approach to leadership in 2025. U.S. automakers want preferential tariffs for Canada and Mexico over the U.K. Plus, Japan’s auto industry asks for emergency stimulus and a tariff breakthrough.

Chris Feuell, CEO of Chrysler and Alfa Romeo, talks about the hunt for a new Stellantis CEO and why her brands have no plans to pass tariff costs on to customers. Despite jumps in sales and profits, dealers are not cheering for tariffs. Plus, automotive software company LeddarTech lays off 95 percent of its staff.

Linamar Executive Chair Linda Hasenfratz talks about the need for strong leadership in the auto industry through uncertain times. Automakers expect the U.S. to try to end Biden-era fuel economy standards. Plus, Slate Auto draws 100,000 reservations for its bare-bones electric mini-truck.