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Dec. 16, 2025 | New tool tracks distressed suppliers; Rivian CEO talks China, R2 launch

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.

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  Dec. 17, 2025 | Impact of EU ICE ban reversal; Tesla sales at risk in Cali…

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  Dec. 15, 2025 | Trump’s CAFE retreat likely to cost consumers; Nissan over…

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  Dec. 14, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson’s vision for car…

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  Dec. 13, 2025 | Weekend Drive: USMCA drama; EVs do better than expected in…

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  Dec. 12, 2025 | Ford, SK On end joint battery venture; doing mobile servic…

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  Dec. 11, 2025 | Ionna CEO Seth Cutler interview Part 2; automakers push to…

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  Dec. 10, 2025 | Ionna CEO Seth Cutler interview Part 1; affordable cars se…

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  Dec. 9, 2025 | Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson interview; Nissan eyes hybrid hu…

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  Dec. 8, 2025 | Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe interview; six EU leaders call to st…

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  Dec. 7, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Steps dealers should take before picking AI …

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  Dec. 6, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Is Trump’s CAFE rollback moot?

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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