Sonatus CEO Jeff Chou talks about the software challenge of fitting artificial intelligence inside today’s vehicles. Plus, Ford fires back after the U.S. Transportation Secretary calls out its CATL and Geely deals.

Volkswagen signals a major U.S. pivot toward pickups and SUVs while German labor pushes back on restructuring. Plus, KPMG’s Lenny LaRocca talks about why the tariff meltdown has not come.

Volkswagen’s supervisory board has unanimously approved an ambitious restructuring plan but leaves the hardest decisions for later. Meanwhile, Ford plots a quality turnaround.

Fraud is surging, and dealerships are vulnerable. Volkswagen Group’s restructuring takes a step forward. Plus, Tesla’s Cybercab officially launches, but it has a long way to catch up with Waymo.

Mazda North America CEO Tom Donnelly on leasing, his 500,000 sales goal and surviving “Liberation Day.” Volkswagen Group gets a new U.S. chief. Plus, a look at Carvana’s threat to traditional dealers.

Mazda North America CEO Tom Donnelly talks tariffs and hybrids with Automotive News. Uber cuts 3,300 jobs. Plus, August sales results beat expectations.

Ted Ogawa, CEO of Toyota Motor North America, talks about affordability, incentives and trade. Canada’s China electric vehicle quota resets. Plus, Nissan fast-tracks the Rogue hybrid again.

Unifor ratifies its General Motors Canada deal with 80 percent voting yes. Toyota and Honda face the steepest Canada tariff exposure. Plus, Emerald Battery Labs’ David Bell details sodium ion’s potential.

Mini is borrowing from sneaker culture with limited-edition Icon Drops. Plus, the brand is sending dealership technicians to work pit service at rally events nationwide.

The UAW and Honda both push back on the escalating U.S.-Canada trade war. Plus, Jeep heads back to China, and Lincoln revives the Corsair.