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Jan. 31, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Tesla ditches Model S/X; 2026 NADA preview

Automotive News' Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss Tesla ending Model S and Model X production for Optimus robots, Hyundai axing the Santa Cruz after one generation, and what to expect at next week's NADA Show in Las Vegas—from dealer sentiment trends to the biggest issues facing retailers in 2026.

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  Feb. 7, 2026 | Weekend Drive: NADA 2026 wrap-up; UAW-VW deal

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  February 6, 2026 | Cox Automotive's Steve Rowley on AI revolution; Toyota …

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  Feb. 5, 2026 | Meet Megan and Lauren: dealership AI avatars; UAW, VW reach…

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  Feb. 4, 2026 | NASCAR champ Joey Logano on Ford dealership partnership; J.…

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  Feb. 3, 2026 | Hyundai, Kia set January sales records; Chrysler CEO Chris …

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  Feb. 2, 2026 | Dealers worry about economy ahead of NADA Show; Bosch cuts …

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  Feb. 1, 2026 | Bonus Episode: MADD’s Stephanie Manning on impairment tech …

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  Jan. 30, 2026 | Tesla-SpaceX merger talk; car buyer satisfaction

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  Jan. 29, 2026 | Tesla axes Model S and Model X; why kei cars are “doomed” …

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  Jan. 28, 2026 | MADD pushes impairment tech mandate; GM cuts Oshawa shift

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  Jan. 27, 2026 | Ancor CEO: “Data is king”; Hyundai, Kia face new disadvant…

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  Jan. 26, 2026 | Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs; AWS on AI timeli…

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  Jan. 25, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Lincoln President Joaquin Nuño-Whelan on gr…

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  Jan. 24, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Trump reloads trade chaos; Lincoln's growth…

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  Jan. 23, 2026 | Tesla launches robotaxis without safety monitors; F&I cash…