Automotive News Daily Drive

A2MAC1 CEO Patrick Katenkamp talks about how the French automotive tech firm is building its presence in the U.S. Plus, Automotive News Director of Tech and Innovation Coverage Hannah Lutz breaks down the latest tariff news.

Omari Gardner, Automotive News director of content and commentary, talks about how all of the activity in Washington, D.C. is trickling down to the auto industry. Plus, Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Executive Producer Jake Neher discuss some of the biggest news stories from the past week.

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.