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.