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Oct. 13, 2025 | First Brands CEO resigns amid bankruptcy; De-Leon Energy CEO Shmuel De-Leon

First Brands founder Patrick James has stepped down as the auto parts maker advances its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. Price hikes loom as tariffs erode profits. Plus, Shmuel De-Leon, CEO of Israeli battery consulting firm De-Leon Energy, talks about the safety and performance benefits of solid-state batteries in electric vehicles.

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  Dec. 5, 2025 | Trump wants kei cars in U.S.; how to set up dealership mobi…

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  Dec. 4, 2025 | How dealers should shop for AI tools; Trump unveils relaxed…

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  Dec. 3, 2025 | Edmunds’ Jessica Caldwell on state of the market; Trump set…

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  Dec. 2, 2025 | Hybrids surge in November; Helion President Erik Nachbahr

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  Dec. 1, 2025 | Stellantis hiring spree; ChargerHelp CEO Kameale Terry

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  Nov. 26, 2025 | Kia America’s Eric Watson on 2026 optimism; Audi price hik…

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  Nov. 25, 2025 | Hyundai’s Randy Parker interview; GM misses CAMI deadline

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  Nov. 24, 2025 | GM doubles down on gasoline engines; Calstart CEO Michael …

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  Nov. 23, 2025 | Bonus Episode: VW Microbus fire survivor; Amazon Web Servi…

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  Nov. 22, 2025 | Weekend Drive: LA Auto Show; Akio Toyoda goes full MAGA

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  Nov. 21, 2025 | Ford suppliers go to court over canceled EVs; Cox Automoti…

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  Nov. 20, 2025 | Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa exclusive interview; Gen Z F&I

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  Nov. 19, 2025 | Netherlands relinquishes control of Nexperia; Nissan weigh…

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  Nov. 18, 2025 | Kathleen Ligocki reflects on Barra’s rise at GM; Toyota po…

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  Nov. 17, 2025 | Ford joins Amazon Autos for certified pre-owned sales; Cox…

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  Nov. 16, 2025 | Bonus episode: Hollywood’s century-old love for cars; rare…