Automotive News Daily Drive

Hyundai Motor Group is adding $5 billion of investments to its U.S. operations. California dealers sue Sony Honda over direct sales of Afeela electric vehicles. Plus, three industry experts scheduled to speak at Automotive News Congress 2025 discuss Chinese competition, the retail market and more.

Nissan Americas Chairperson Christian Meunier joins the show to talk about how the Japanese automaker hopes to win back customers with a fresh lineup and more powertrain options. A possible bombshell lies in the U.S.-EU trade framework. NHTSA probes more than 1.4 million Honda vehicles over engine failures.

Jennifer Safavian, CEO of Autos Drive America, reacts to the latest developments in trade talks between the U.S. and EU. Plus, the conclusion of Automotive News Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff’s interview with Tisha Johnson, Slate Auto’s head of design.

Automotive News’ Hannah Lutz, director of technology and innovation coverage, and Staff Reporter Michael Martinez discuss the biggest auto industry news stories from the past week, including a new trade framework between the U.S. and European Union and increasing uncertainty about the industry’s future.

Protective Asset Protection’s Rick Kurtz talks about how dealership finance and insurance offices can leverage the new tax deduction on auto loan interest. Industry groups react to the U.S. trade framework with the EU. Plus, the Jeep Cherokee is coming back with a hybrid powertrain.

Tisha Johnson, Slate Auto’s head of design, joins the show to talk about the low-cost electric pickup that can be customized and converted to an SUV. The U.S. and EU reach a deal that could cut auto tariffs. Plus, Nissan plans a major product blitz that would reincarnate the Xterra.

Maserati North America chief Andrea Soriani talks about challenges and opportunities for the brand in an uncertain trade environment. Suppliers are more pessimistic about their companies’ overall performance than automakers and dealers. Plus, Honda taps a Silicon Valley startup for self-driving software.

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.