Volkswagen is offering workers at its Tennessee assembly plant a 14 percent wage increase over four years as well as profit-sharing. Electric vehicle registrations increase again despite another drop for Tesla. Plus, Protective Asset Protection’s Rick Kurtz joins the show to talk about how different approaches to finance and insurance can help improve customer loyalty.Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices

Scott Bell, Chevrolet’s global vice president, joins the show to talk about the brand’s EV transition, plans for 2025 and more. President-elect Donald Trump makes his pick to steer the Federal Trade Commission. Plus, used-car prices continue to come down.Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices

Tom Donnelly, Mazda’s North America chief, joins the show to talk about the automaker’s win streak, its new marketing push and its goals for the new year. General Motors’ Cruise unit is abandoning its effort to develop robotaxis. Plus, Hyundai picks a new North America CEO.

Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices

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