Automotive News Daily Drive

In the second and final part of this interview, SellMyRide Chairman Chip Perry and President Dom Pope discuss dealer demand for used vehicles in 2025. Plus, Susann Kazunas, Toyota Motor North America group vice president of production engineering, talks about how the automaker is responding to tariff headwinds. 

Automotive News Staff Reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Molly Boigon discuss the past week’s biggest news stories, including the fallout from the U.S. immigration raid of a Hyundai-LG battery plant site in Georgia as well as the possible implications of an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling on President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Attorney Charles Kuck represents some of the Hyundai-LG workers who were detained in a U.S. immigration raid last week in Georgia. He talks about what they experienced and what it all means for other foreign companies thinking about investing in the U.S. Plus, General Motors CEO Mary Barra says “agility and resiliency” are key to navigating a changing industry.

Hyundai and LG workers are traveling back to South Korea despite an overture from President Trump to stay. Analysts say Tesla drivers are defecting to legacy brands in big numbers. Plus, TD Cowen’s Itay Michaeli talks about how well the auto industry is adapting to tariffs.

Michael Lohscheller, CEO of Polestar, unveils the sleek and high-performing Polestar 5, highlighting its advanced 800V technology and eco-friendly benefits. Dom Pope, President of SellMyRide, discusses the platform's innovative strategy for dealers, focusing on direct acquisitions from consumers. Chip Perry, the new chairman, shares his vision for supporting dealer success and explains how SellMyRide tracks leads, ensuring efficiency in the sales process. Together, they navigate the evolving landscape of automotive retail and electric vehicles.

Consumer advocate and author Ralph Nader talks about his view of the auto industry in 2025, from safety standards to automated driving. A report says Toyota will consolidate Lexus production sites in the U.S. Plus, Ford will recall nearly 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a rear-view camera issue.

Audi CEO Gernot Döllner talks about the automaker’s focus on strategic clarity and its plans for electrification going forward. South Korea sends a “rapid response team” to bring back workers detained in a U.S. immigration raid. Plus, Stellantis plans to scrap its target of 100 percent electric vehicles in Europe by 2030.

In the second and final portion of this interview, State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, D-Mich., talks about her ideas for effective tariff policy and how lawmakers on all levels can help create better conditions for homegrown manufacturing and talent.

Automotive News’ Larry P. Vellequette and Hannah Lutz discuss Tesla’s proposal to give CEO Elon Musk a compensation package worth up to $1 trillion. They also talk about three automakers announcing EV production or staffing cuts amid headwinds and demand challenges.

U.S. immigration authorities carried out a raid at Hyundai Motor Group’s massive electric vehicle complex outside Savannah, Ga. Canada delays its EV mandate by one year. Plus, David Frontiera of Informativ talks about what’s driving up cases of synthetic identity fraud in F&I.