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July 28, 2026 | Top suppliers list reveals global shifts; Japan earthquake rattles auto production

Automotive News reporter John Irwin walks through the biggest trends in this year’s top suppliers list, from the rise of Chinese suppliers to a North American supply chain just trying to get through 2025. A 7.1-magnitude earthquake disrupts Toyota and Nissan production in Japan. Plus, NHTSA moves to overhaul car door rules after deadly Tesla incidents.

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  Aug. 22, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Ford's Bronco pickup, 4-door Mustang plans;…

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  Aug. 21, 2026 | Nissan scraps U.S. bank plan; inside mobile service at a C…

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  Aug. 20, 2026 | NADA CEO: VW needs to rethink priorities; tentative trade …

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  Aug. 19, 2026 | Canada tariff standoff continues; inside LG Energy Solutio…

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  Aug. 18, 2026 | Time running out for U.S.-Canada trade deal; Cespira exec …

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  Aug. 17, 2026 | Stellantis eyes Brampton sale; premium vehicles losing edg…

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  Aug. 16, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Nissan spending big on incentives while the…

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  Aug. 15, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Lincoln pulls production out of China; Toyo…

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  Aug. 14, 2026 | Tesla dominates shrinking EV market; AI risk in dealership…

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  Aug. 13, 2026 | EVgo looks to match gas station convenience; Polestar deal…

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  Aug. 12, 2026 | AIADA chairman on call for Chinese auto ban; Unifor-GM tal…

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  Aug. 11, 2026 | Used-vehicle prices defy affordability push; Japanese auto…

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  Aug. 10, 2026 | Ford previews $25K crossover and 4-door Mustang; EV fire t…

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  Aug. 8, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Ford Fathom EV pickup; July sales

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  Aug. 7, 2026 | A chat with Akio Toyoda AI; Widewail CEO Cuyler Owens on de…

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  Aug. 6, 2026 | AIADA calls for Chinese vehicle ban; ACLU attorney on licen…