Automotive News Canada Podcast

July 17, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Kia’s David Sherrard on PV5

Dealers second guess China; Dongfeng eyes Canada; Ford, Unifor deal. Plus, Kia Canada Director of Strategic Planning David Sherrard, discusses the new PV5 commercial electric van, from pricing to capabilities.

Jul 17, 2026 9 min 40 annotations

July 10, 2026 | The week’s top stories and J.D. Power’s Robert Karwel on sales, pricing, incentives

USMCA uncertainty; Subaru’s Solterra price cut; and sub deal lacks auto. Plus, J.D. Power Canada Director of OEM Solutions Robert Karwel talks first-half sales, pricing, leasing, incentives and more.

Jul 09, 2026 28 min 36 annotations

ANC Podcast Replay | The APMA’s Flavio Volpe on the need for the Gordie Howe bridge

In this replay of the May 22, 2026 Automotive News Canada Podcast, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association President Flavio Volpe talks about the need for the Gordie Howe International Bridge to open. It’s a key link in the North American automotive supply chain.

Jul 02, 2026 17 min 8 annotations

June 26, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Unifor’s Lana Payne sets the table for contract talks

China brands eye JVs, output; GM Oshawa’s future; and Honda Element’s comeback. Plus, Unifor President Lana Payne sets the table for the 2026 contract talks between her union and the Detroit 3 automakers.

Jun 25, 2026 19 min 28 annotations

June 19, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Toyota’s Scott MacKenzie on EVs, assembly, USMCA

China brands eye production; the USMCA case for Canada; and Honda’s warning. Plus, Toyota Canada Director of Corporate Strategy and External Affairs Scott MacKenzie on electrification, powertrains, Canadian production, affordability, USMCA and more.

Jun 19, 2026 23 min 60 annotations

June 12, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Magna’s Swamy Kotagiri on investment, EVs, USMCA

BYD is hiring; Ineos is expanding; and Trump downplays USMCA. Plus, Magna CEO Swamy Kotagiri on capital investment, electric-vehicle volume shortfall, Chinese automakers, and how Magna is preparing for a renegotiated USMCA.

Jun 12, 2026 20 min 8 annotations

June 5, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Hyundai Canada’s Steve Flamand on sales, EVs, more

Linamar’s cobot bet; Mazda’s price cuts; and $122M in EV rebates. Plus, Hyundai Auto Canada CEO Steve Flamand talks record May sales, promotions, Genesis, electrification, tariffs and more.

Jun 05, 2026 18 min 38 annotations

May 29, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Lexus Canada’s Martin Gilbert talks luxury sales

A bridge to benefit auto; Hope for Stellantis Brampton; Honda halts Ridgeline. Plus, Director of Lexus Canada Martin Gilbert talks Lexus sales, the luxury market, electrification, the Lexus ES, sedans, and more

May 29, 2026 16 min 33 annotations

May 22, 2026 | The week’s top stories and the AMPA’s Flavio Volpe on the Gordie Howe bridge

Nissan eyes China exports; Tech’s effect on pricing; VW Canada expansion. Plus, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association President Flavio Volpe talks about the need for the Gordie Howe International Bridge to open. It’s a key link in the North American automotive supply chain.

May 22, 2026 20 min 17 annotations

May 15, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Mazda’s Jennifer Morrison on vehicle safety

Honda’s cancelled EV plans; AutoCanada earnings dip; Chinese automakers’ market entry. Plus, Mazda North American Operations Director of Vehicle Safety Jennifer Morrison on safety features, how they become standard equipment, and at what cost, and how AI is integrated into safety development.

May 15, 2026 17 min 57 annotations

May 8, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Infiniti Canada’s Ken Hearn

Chinese EVs are closer; Honda halts $15B plan; Tesla’s cheap Model 3 Plus, Infiniti Canada Managing Director Ken Hearn talks about the QX65, tariffs, the brand’s expanding lineup, affordability, and more.

May 08, 2026 14 min 25 annotations

May 1, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Boston Consulting’s Eric Jesse on powertrains

Used EVs lose value; GM invests in Canada; Stellantis suggests regulatory change. Plus, Boston Consulting Group’s Eric Jesse discusses how automakers can find “white space” to win in different powertrain segments.

May 01, 2026 15 min 40 annotations

April 124, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Nissan Chief Performance Officer Guillaume Cartier

Genesis’ hybrid plan; Leapmotor idea panned; CADA’s warning. Plus, Nissan Chief Performance Officer Guillaume Cartier talks about profitability, new product, SUVs, and more.

Apr 24, 2026 12 min 33 annotations

April 17, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Chrysler CEO Matt McAlear

BYD brand recognition; Stellantis Brampton stalled; Q1 sales recap. Plus, new Chrysler and Dodge brand CEO Matt McAlear talks about what Canadian dealers and consumers can expect from the two brands. He also discusses new product, affordability, and more.

Apr 17, 2026 20 min 29 annotations

April 10, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Australian dealer association CEO James Voortman

401 Group’s AI buy; Clutch expands; slow trade talks. Plus, Australian Automotive Dealer Association CEO James Voortman offers a glimpse of what might lie ahead for Canadian dealers and consumers once Chinese brands land in Canada.

Apr 10, 2026 26 min 35 annotations

ANC Podcast Replay: Apr. 3, 2026 | A fireside chat with Hyundai Canada CEO Steve Flamand

On this Automotive News Canada Podcast Replay from Feb. 20, 2026, Hyundai Canada CEO Steve Flamand sits down with Automotive News Canada for a lengthy fireside chat.

Apr 03, 2026 26 min 28 annotations

March 27, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Australian auto industries CEO Tony Weber

Tariff relief program; Groupe Park Avenue’s plan; EV security concerns. Plus, Automotive News Canada Toronto Bureau Chief David Kennedy speaks with Tony Weber, CEO of Australia’s Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. He discusses China’s sudden dominance of the Australian new-vehicle market.

Mar 27, 2026 18 min 30 annotations

March 20, 2026 | The week’s top stories and David Kennedy explains the China EV deal

EV sales slide; Chery eyes Canada; Sigma expansion. Plus, Automotive News Canada Toronto Bureau Chief David Kennedy explains in detail the Canada-China compromise that sees more China-made EVs on the way to Canada. He also explains the quota limits, who might sell them, and at what cost.

Mar 20, 2026 19 min 31 annotations