Feb. 11, 2026 | CDK CEO Brian MacDonald interview; Ford posts $11B Q4 loss

Feb. 11, 2026 | CDK CEO Brian MacDonald interview; Ford posts $11B Q4 loss

Author: Automotive News February 11, 2026 Duration: 20:00
CDK Global CEO Brian MacDonald discusses how the company is moving beyond basic artificial intelligence applications to deliver data-driven insights for dealers. Ford posts its worst quarterly loss since 2008, driven by EV write-downs and tariff costs. Plus, Honda names a new leader for its critical U.S. operations.

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