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March 7, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Iran conflict could spike oil prices; Ford plant’s pivot to energy storage

The Iran conflict threatens global automakers with rising oil prices the real risk. Ford pivots its Kentucky battery plant to energy storage. Hyundai invests $6 billion in robotics and hydrogen. Plus, wealthy shoppers keep auto sales afloat while lower-income buyers struggle with seven-year loans.

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  March 9, 2026 | Mercedes settles UAW union case; Lidar goes mainstream

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  March 8, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Farewell to the Kia Soul, the quirky hatchb…

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  March 6, 2026 | Cox Automotive’s Erin Keating on dealer outlook; Chrysler …

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  March 5, 2026 | Pinewood.AI CEO on why Apax deal fell apart; buyers stretc…

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  March 4, 2026 | Does Toyota need a sixth U.S. plant?; More VW dealers sue …

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  March 3, 2026 | Iran conflict: What the auto industry needs to know

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  March 2, 2026 | Honda revives reverse-import strategy; Lei Xing says Chine…

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  Feb. 28, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Stellantis profit-sharing woes, Nissan’s Pa…

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  Feb. 27, 2026 | Software woes persist; BMW’s humanoid robot expansion

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  Feb. 26, 2026 | No profit sharing for Stellantis UAW workers; Will compani…

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  Feb. 25, 2026 | Nissan's dual Pathfinder bet; Why Chinese automakers face …

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  Feb. 24, 2026 | What you need to know about latest tariff chaos; Canada's …

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  Feb. 23, 2026 | Auto industry gets reprieve from new tariffs; AlixPartners…

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  Bonus Episode: Tekion CEO Jay Vijayan on profitability plans and ROI trans…

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  Feb. 21, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Will auto companies get tariff refunds afte…