Automotive News Daily Drive

North American chiefs from GM, Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai talk U.S. investment and China’s threat. Plus, Porsche’s CEO unveils a turnaround plan and rules out a U.S. factory.

A panel of global auto experts at Automotive News Congress unpacks what the West misunderstands about China’s electric vehicle rise. Plus, Honda delays the CR-V, Nissan’s sales slump, and Stellantis rethinks supplier relations. 

Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz talks about Hyundai’s $26 billion U.S. investment and more. Europe’s EV share reaches a record. Plus, most car buyers don’t know what F&I products they bought.

Tesla’s third-quarter global deliveries topped expectations as its core business stabilizes. GMC pushes into premium Denali and AT4 trims. Plus, C.J. Finn of PwC talks about the state of the electric vehicle market and robotaxis.

Ford CEO Jim Farley tells Automotive News Publisher KC Crain why America’s skilled trades shortage threatens the country’s AI and reshoring ambitions, then turns to a passionate warning about Chinese automakers’ global export surge.

Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez break down the biggest moments from the 50th Automotive News Congress, including a stark warning from top executives on Chinese market access.

Toyota posts a September sales jump while the Detroit 3 struggle in Q3. Volvo scraps its 2026 outlook. Plus, industry leaders discuss who really owns the customer relationship in the age of AI.

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa talks reset, turnaround and China with Publisher KC Crain at the Automotive News Congress in Detroit. Plus, Honda, Hyundai and Kia post September sales gains.

Ford CEO Jim Farley talks quality, culture and China with Publisher KC Crain at the 50th Automotive News Congress in Detroit. Plus, Hyundai bets big on Alabama hybrids.

Volvo freezes white-collar hiring across the globe. Plus, live from Automotive News Congress in Detroit, General Motors President Mark Reuss talks tech, affordability and supplier partnerships with Publisher KC Crain.