General Motors takes over $7 billion in charges as it scales back electric vehicle production and shifts back to gasoline-powered trucks. Volkswagen partners with Qualcomm for chips to power its software-defined vehicles. Plus, insights from CES 2026 on how artificial intelligence is transforming the auto industry with McKinsey’s Kersten Heineke and Automotive News reporters.

Former Waymo CEO John Krafcik says autonomous technology will enhance personal car ownership rather than replace it. Ford announces plans to launch eyes-off, hands-free driver assistance in 2028 on its Universal EV Platform — starting with a $30,000 midsize pickup. Plus, the IRS clarifies rules for the new auto loan interest deduction.

Here at CES, SDVerse CEO Prashant Gulati discusses accelerating software-defined vehicle development timelines. Nissan’s Michael Soutter resigns after just four months as U.S. sales boss, replaced by Tiago Castro. Plus, Volvo brings back Thomas Ingenlath as chief design officer.

Hyundai gets into the humanoid robot game, joining Tesla, BMW and Mercedes. Sony Honda Mobility debuts its second vehicle. Plus, Kodiak Robotics founder and CEO Don Burnette discusses his company’s new partnership with Bosch to scale autonomous trucking hardware.

CES festivities get underway in Las Vegas. Nissan Dealer Advisory Board chair Mike Rezi discusses the brand’s plan to lift dealer profitability to 3 percent by end of fiscal 2026 — and why fresh product is critical to hitting that goal. Plus, Toyota and Honda post mixed December results as the U.S. market shows signs of slowing.

Daily Drive's year-end series concludes with the final installment from the Automotive News retail team, which wraps up the biggest retail stories of 2025. In this episode, they examine the impact of AI on dealerships, mergers and acquisitions trends, and the state of service and parts operations.

Daily Drive's year-end series shifts to the automotive retail landscape in 2025. The Automotive News retail team breaks down the year's biggest retail stories, from dealers' regulatory wins and losses to the expansion of Amazon Autos and evolving dealership dynamics.

Daily Drive’s year-end series continues with the second installment from the Automotive News Tech and Innovation team, which examines how tariffs and trade policy reshaped the industry in 2025. Plus, a look at the year EV makers such as Tesla and Rivian had navigating a rapidly evolving market.

Daily Drive’s year-end series shifts focus to automotive technology in 2025. The Automotive News Tech and Innovation team examines the year’s biggest tech stories, from advances in vehicle software and connected technology to the disruption caused by the Nexperia chip crisis.

Daily Drive's year-end series continues with a look at Toyota and Subaru's 2025. Automotive News Toyota reporter Larry P. Vellequette and Atlanta Bureau Chief Urvaksh Karkaria discuss Toyota's electrification strategy throughout the year and how the world's largest automaker adapted to shifting market demands. Plus, a look at Subaru's performance in 2025.

Daily Drive's year-end series continues with a deep dive into Nissan's challenging 2025. Automotive News Atlanta Bureau Chief Urvaksh Karkaria and Toyota reporter Larry P. Vellequette examine the long list of struggles that plagued the Japanese automaker this year, plus its recent decision to overhaul its controversial dealer stair-step incentive program.

Daily Drive’s year-end series continues with a look at how General Motors and Volkswagen Group navigated 2025. GM reporter Lindsay VanHulle examines how the automaker posted solid numbers while adapting to the changing EV landscape. VW reporter Jack Walsworth breaks down Volkswagen’s struggles and successes in a year of contrasts.

Daily Drive’s year-end series kicks off with a deep dive into how the Detroit automakers navigated 2025. In this first installment, the Automotive News Automaker team breaks down the biggest stories of the year. Today’s focus: Stellantis and Ford’s challenging 2025, with insights from the reporters who covered them closest.

Gestamp Executive Chairman Francisco Riberas explains why he thinks the century-old model for financing new vehicle programs is breaking down and what needs to replace it. Plus, more from NADA's incoming chair Rob Cochran on dealer expectations for 2025.

Automotive News’ Molly Boigon and Automotive News Canada’s Greg Layson discuss the European Commission’s expected reversal of its 2035 combustion engine ban and Ford’s drastic scaling back of electric vehicle plans. Plus, Molly discusses her column on the auto industry’s policy whiplash, and Greg talks about Ford’s Canadian Super Duty plans amid tariff uncertainty.

Incoming National Automobile Dealers Association chair Rob Cochran discusses his priorities for 2026. U.S.-Canada trade talks are set to begin in January with high stakes for automakers. Plus, deleted texts reveal an alleged conspiracy against UAW Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Mock.

Steven Rattner, who led the Obama administration’s auto rescue, reflects 16 years later on General Motors and Chrysler’s bankruptcies and addresses whether he’d do anything differently today. Plus, why Europe’s EV future remains intact despite this week’s combustion ban reversal— and what Ford dealers fear as the Escape goes away.

The EU’s reversal on its combustion engine ban will reshape where automakers invest billions and which vehicles they prioritize globally. Automotive News Europe’s Peter Sigal details how this policy shift creates winners and losers for companies operating in both Europe and the U.S. Plus, California could suspend Tesla sales, and Scout Motors wins direct-sales rights in Colorado.

Reporter John Irwin talks about the new Automotive News Supplier Distress Tracker, which finds that auto suppliers have cut more than 60,000 jobs across North America and Europe in 2025. Ford is discontinuing the F-150 Lightning after less than four years. Plus, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe discusses threats from China and the launch of the electric vehicle maker’s first mass-market vehicle in 2026.

Automotive News’ Molly Boigon explains why relaxed emissions standards are likely to cost consumers more than they would save. Nissan revamps its stair-step bonuses after a dealer uproar. Plus, JLR says it did not, in fact, fire its controversial design chief.