Shows / Auto News Talk
Auto News Talk
Auto News Talk is your quick-hit briefing on the auto industry—built for people who don’t have time to chase twenty tabs. We cover the biggest developments across dealers, OEMs, EVs, retail trends, pricing, regulations, tech, and the broader market, then translate them into what actually changes decisions.
Expect sharp, repeatable takeaways: what happened, why it matters, who it impacts, and what to watch next. Short episodes, straight to the point—so you can stay current without living on the…
Episodes
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | AUG 05 | Ford Rental -96%, Used EVs 120K, AI Fraud 21x, $739 Ads
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The dealership business is moving away from…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | AUG 04 | GM Native AI, Ram 1.27M Recall, Used EVs 120K, $15K LSVs
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Automakers are building cars that act like rolling…
- Auto News Talk
DAILY ROUNDUP | AUG 03 | CA Hybrids 22.1%, Rivian $1.7B Capex, $90/Day Lot Cost
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Buyers are choosing practical value over industry…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 31 | 90% BDC Blind Spot, Fake IDs +21%, Genesis $71K, Stellantis 1.8%
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The next dealership risk may not be a bad deal. It may…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 30 | Novelis Fires Hit Ford, Audi Q9 $119K, Used Cars $25.8K
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A factory fire in New York, an earthquake in Japan…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 29 | $808 Payments, $27K Used Cars, Dodge Six-Pack, Data Leak
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Your old car may be carrying more than mileage…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 28 | $23K EV Price Cut, 20-Second Voicemails, $13.7K Pink Bronco
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Automakers are cutting futuristic EV prices by as much…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 27 | VW -3%, 100K Jobs, Bronco 565K, China Tech +15%
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Volkswagen is moving from a growth forecast to a sales…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 24 | Hybrids +20%, Maserati -$23K, Civic Si Pause, Mercedes 20%
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Automakers are throwing hybrids, discounted EVs…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 23 | Tesla 480K, 48-1 Repair Bill, LPR Cameras, V12 EV Split
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Automakers are promising an AI-driven electric future…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 22 | GM $10.9B EV Hit, Honda 90% Plants, Minority Buyers 1/3
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! GM is writing down billions tied to its EV pullback…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 21 | McKinsey 32% Delay, $23K Maserati Cut, Ford 741K Recall, Repair Act
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The auto industry’s electric future is running into a…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 20 | Jeep 160-Day Supply, Prologue -49%, Used EVs +12.4%, Gemini
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Automakers are trying to fund a software-defined…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 17 | EVs 5.4%, $7,290 Deals, Used EVs +20%, VW Cuts Half
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! New EVs are sitting on lots even with more than $7,000…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 16 | 16M Sales, $8K Underwater, CA $270M EV Rebates, Amazon Ads
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The auto industry looks healthy on paper, but the…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 15 | $50K Barrier, 31.1% Long Loans, 13% EV Deals, $270M CA
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The $50,000 new-car threshold has become more than…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 14 | $10K Used Cars, Sierra 157K, E-Transit -88%, USMCA 82%
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The industry is selling an electric future, but local…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 13 | $1.69T Debt, 84-Mo Loans, EVs 5.8%, VW Cuts Half
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A seven-year auto loan can now outlast the technology…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 10 | Maserati -$23K, Lucid 0% APR, Slate $24,950, Used EVs +25%
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The auto industry is trying to sell 200-mph supercars…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 09 | Used $27K, EV Index +12%, Toyota $3.6B Texas, Fiat <$15K
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The used-car lot is now the front line of the auto…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 08 | Toyota $3.6B Texas, EV Residual Gap, LotLinks 44%, Reynolds Ray
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Dealership lots may look stable from the street, but…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 07 | SAR 16.5M, Hybrids 18%, Polestar U.S. Exit, MG 10,395
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Auto sales look stronger than the broader economy, but…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 06 | $51,974 Cars, Ford 12M Recalls, NAPA $10B, Ioniq 5 -17%
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The logic of car buying has flipped: a high-tech EV…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 03 | Ford EVs -40.7%, VW 100K Jobs, GM-Micron $2B, Legacy IT
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Automakers bet billions on an EV future that buyers…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 02 | USMCA 82%, GM EVs -33%, Used EVs +29%, Ford 741K Recall
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A vehicle’s price tag is no longer just about metal…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUL 01 | $50K Cars, Ford 540K Recall, 86% AI Ads, No Brake Pedals
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The modern car market is not just expensive at the…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 30 | $1K Payments, VW 100K Jobs, 15.8M Sales, F&I Reinsurance
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Nearly one in five new vehicles now comes with a…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 29 | VW 100K Cuts, Hybrids 27%, Polestar U.S. Ban
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Automakers are cutting models, delaying launches, and…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 26 | China 3-Yr Cycles, Sierra Cuts Trims, $7,140 Car Burden
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! China’s automakers are forcing the global industry to…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 25 | SAR 16.1M, EVs -23.3%, Slate $24,950, $767 Payments
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The new-car market is still moving at a 16.1…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 24 | 79% Need Cars, UVI 3M Scans, Volvo £5,102, Tesla NHTSA
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Gas dipping below $4 a gallon may feel like relief…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 23 | Lucid Cuts 18%, BMW Bot $7K Gap, Ferrari 1,035 HP
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The auto industry wants a frictionless high-tech…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 22 | $59.99 Oil, 400 Cars in 2.7K Town, Sun GMC $15M Suit
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The dealership cheat codes are off. Easy money, scarce…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 19 | Carvana 7 Stellantis Stores, Dallas Test Drives, EV Sales Reset
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Carvana built its brand around skipping the…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 18 | 34.9-Week Cars, $30K Ford EV Truck, Toyota 270K Recall
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Buying the average new vehicle now takes 34.9 weeks of…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 17 | Silverado 16.3-in Screen, 56% After-Hours Leads, Carvana 7 Stores
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A $65,000 truck is now being sold as a rolling…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 16 | 25% Salvage Gaps, Ford 255K Recall, GM $15M Suit, Magna-XPeng
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The auto industry’s trust layer is cracking, from…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 15 | EV $7.6K Discounts, Xiaomi -$5.6K, AI Chat 45.6%, Repair Fight
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! New-car prices are cooling, but not because automakers…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 12 | Novelis Fire Hits Ford, Honda 880K Recall, Lucid Level 2
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The badge on the steering wheel is only the visible…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 11 | Rivian $45K R2, GM V2G, 48% Power Rise, £2M Lookers
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The auto business is moving past the shiny-metal era…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 10 | 84-Mo Loans, Mitchell £35.6K, AI $1 Truck, China EVs
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Consumers are stretching into 72- and 84-month loans…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 09 | China EV 125% Wall, EU 55% Rule, Ford 8%, Keyloop AI
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Chinese EV makers are facing a cumulative 125% tariff…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 08 | Hybrids +14.8%, BEVs -30.8%, $810 Payments, 92% Sites Fail
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The EV gold rush is running into a hard affordability…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 05 | Dogwood 60-Sec Quotes, $10.4B Fraud, MG4 8.4 Days
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Dogwood Automotive is trying to turn car buying into a…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 04 | Ford 4.6K Do-Not-Drive, Honda 8yr Warranty, BYD 165 UK Sites
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A basic ball joint can still stop the whole…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 03 | 1K Axle Strike, FTC 97 Dealers, Cox 2.3B, UVI 9 Days
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A single axle plant in Michigan can threaten GM pickup…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 02 | Mercedes 19.67%, Jeep 419K, Oil +40%, AI Reviews 50%
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Mercedes-Benz could get caught in a proposed U.S…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | JUN 01 | 88% Video Trust, Upstart 280 Data Points, UVI 3.5M Scans
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Dealerships are trying to rebuild trust before a…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | MAY 29 | 37% Charger Gap, Motability 29%, Volvo Geely Exemption
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! EV demand is not disappearing, but the local charging…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | MAY 28 | Ridgeline 18-Mo Pause, $2,501 F&I, FTC 97 Letters
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Honda’s Ridgeline pause shows how emissions pressure…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | MAY 27 | Qualcomm Cars, 119 Software Recalls, Ford InRide AI, 33 China Brands
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Cars are turning into edge-computing devices, and the…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | MAY 26 | Ford Canada -99.5%, Ram V8 Returns, 28M NHTSA Recalls
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A $70,000 pickup can now be sidelined by one bad line…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | MAY 25 | Stellantis €60B Bet, 800K Capacity Cut, Ram 777 HP
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Stellantis is trying to save €6 billion a year while…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | MAY 22 | Ram 777-HP Rumble Bee, Toyota 250K Recall, $4.5M Collision Bet
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Buyers are hunting older vehicles and used EVs to…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | MAY 21 | Hybrids 20%, EVs 5.3%, AMG 1,153 HP, NPS -40
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Hybrids are capturing nearly 20% of new-car sales…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | MAY 20 | $50K Cars, $22K K4/Jetta, Changan 60 UK Sites, 60% Dirty Data
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The industry is trying to relearn affordability from…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | MAY 19 | Honda $2.7B Loss, Canada 49K China EV Cap, $32B Warranty
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Honda’s $2.7 billion loss shows how quickly the…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | MAY 18 | $49,461 Cars, EV Sales -23.1%, 200 China EVs Under $25K
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A $50,000 bank balance now barely covers the average…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | MAY 15 | $49,461 Cars, 13.8% EV Deals, £200 EV Tax, Moreno China Ban
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The average new vehicle is still hovering around…
Auto News TalkDAILY ROUNDUP | MAY 14 | EU €200B EV Bet, 16K UK Openings, $49,461 Average Car
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Europe is trying to buy its way out of China’s battery…