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

Automotive News Retail Tech Reporter Mark Hollmer talks about how dealerships are starting to use AI avatars in their customer service. The UAW and Volkswagen have reached a tentative agreement covering the Chattanooga plant nearly two years after workers voted to join the union. Plus, VW of America aims for a 10 percent sales increase amid tensions with dealers.

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

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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…