Automotive News Canada Podcast

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

March 13, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Unifor’s Lana Payne on auto investment

VW’s firm line; Chinese brands eye launch; Pacifica refresh on tap. Plus, Unifor President Lana Payne talks Canadian auto investment and gives her thoughts on the Government of Canada’s approach to tying new factories to a $12-billion submarine deal.

Mar 13, 2026 11 min 3 annotations

March 6, 2026 | The week’s top stories and AlixPartners’ Dan Hearsch on Iran conflict

February’s flat sales; Linamar’s Q4 profits; EV rebates return. Plus, Dan Hearsch, global co-leader of the automotive and industrial practice at AlixPartners, explains how the latest military conflict in Iran could affect the auto industry.

Mar 05, 2026 13 min 9 annotations

Feb. 27, 2026 | The week’s top stories and CIAS GM Jason Campbell

Brampton’s murky future; a warning amid trade talks; auto investment for sub deal. Plus, Canadian International AutoShow GM Jason Campbell talks about the record-setting event, looks ahead, and talks about a possible Chinese presence in 2027.

Feb 26, 2026 20 min 32 annotations

Feb. 20, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Hyundai Canada CEO Steve Flamand

GM spends in Oshawa; Toyota to deploy humanoid robots. Plus, Hyundai Canada CEO Steve Flamand sits down with Automotive News Canada for a lengthy fireside chat.

Feb 20, 2026 29 min 14 annotations

Feb. 13, 2026 | The week’s top stories and CADA’s Tim Reuss on Chinese EVs, sales, more

Trump’s latest threat; Chinese EV demand; More EV infrastructure. Plus, Canadian Automobile Dealers Association President Tim Reuss talks about Canada’s new auto strategy, 2025 sales and what’s ahead in 2026, and Chinese EVs.

Feb 13, 2026 26 min 6 annotations

Feb. 6, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Jason Campbell of the Toronto auto show

EV rebates return; Canadians support Chinese EVs; Strong January sales. Plus, Canadian International AutoShow General Manager Jason Campbell sets the table for the 2026 event.

Feb 06, 2026 18 min 15 annotations

Jan. 30, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Chrysler’s Chris Feuell

RAV4 output ramps up; GM Oshawa cuts a shift; Century Auto expands. Plus, Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell talks about the resurgence of minivans, the future of the Chrysler brand, affordability, and the brand’s plan to enter the car market.

Jan 30, 2026 14 min 14 annotations

Jan. 23, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Cadillac’s Mike Speranzini

Chinese EVs are coming, Changes to AutoTrader.ca; David Adams retiring. Plus, Cadillac Canada Managing Director Mike Speranzini talks about record sales, winning new customers, digital marketing, the Luxury market, image programs, new product, and more.

Jan 23, 2026 13 min 12 annotations

Jan. 16, 2026 | The week’s top stories and AutoTrader’s Baris Akyurek

Canada courts VW, Hyundai plants; no Ford Escape; Tesla sales sink. Plus, AutoTrader.ca Vice-president of Insights and Intelligence Baris Akyurek talks about affordability, Canadian buying behaviour, the used market, EVs, tariffs, and more.

Jan 16, 2026 15 min 14 annotations

Jan. 9, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Nissan Canada’s Steve Rhind on affordability, product, more

2025 sales were up; a better way to defrost; 401 Group expands in Ontario. Plus, new Nissan Canada President Steve Rhind talks about his new role, his priorities, dealer relations, affordability, product mix, new Canadian buyers, and more.

Jan 09, 2026 18 min 19 annotations

ANC Podcast Replay: Jan. 2, 2026 | Retired John Hiscock on affordability, fraud

In this replay of the June 6, 2025 episode, former Senior Vice-President of Automotive Finance at Scotiabank Canada John Hiscock talks affordability, dealership health, fraud, and retirement.

Jan 02, 2026 19 min 10 annotations

ANC Podcast Replay: Dec. 26, 2025 | Google’s Nisha Hariharan on Gen Z car buyers

In this replay of the May 30, 2025 episode, Google Strategic Insights Lead Nisha Hariharan offers some insight into Gen Z car buyers. She tells us who they are, what they want and need, and most importantly, how they shop for new vehicles.

Dec 26, 2025 11 min 13 annotations

Dec. 19, 2025 | The week’s top stories and Stellantis Canada President Trevor Longley

Hybrid sales surge; AutoCanada’s new COO; hope for Stellantis Brampton. Plus, Stellantis Canada President Trevor Longley on his new role and what he learned while at Nissan Canada. He also discusses affordability, product, tariffs, Canadian manufacturing, and more.

Dec 19, 2025 21 min 23 annotations