Automotive News Special Reports

Automotive News Special Reports

Author: Automotive News Language: English Episodes: 65
Dive deeper into the stories shaping the global auto industry with Automotive News Special Reports. This audio companion from the editors of Automotive News moves beyond the headlines, offering nuanced analysis and extended conversations that the weekly magazine and website can only hint at. Each episode focuses on a single, pressing topic-whether it's the seismic shift toward electric vehicles, the intricate dance of supply chain logistics, or the strategies behind the latest executive moves. You'll hear directly from the reporters on the ground, along with candid interviews with industry insiders, engineers, and analysts who are driving these changes. Think of this podcast as your backstage pass to the decisions and disruptions that define the business of making and selling cars. It’s for professionals who need context, not just the news, and for anyone fascinated by the complex machinery of this trillion-dollar sector. Tune in for these periodic, in-depth explorations that connect the dots on the forces transforming transportation.
Episodes
100 Leading Women | Women persevering: ‘Success is in the Struggle’ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:55
On August 13, nine leaders from the 2020 list of 100 Leading Women joined Automotive News editors via Zoom to discuss the most pressing industry issues facing females today and beyond. We’ll explore key themes from those…
All Ears on F&I | Reshaping the future of F&I [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:36
Sponsored by Ally. Ally's Vice President of Sales Gabe Garroni discusses how the pandemic has accelerated digital retailing and how remote F&I allows dealers to engage consumers in ways that continue to contribute to pro…
A Call to Action Ep. 4 | The Power of One [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:55
Kristina Karschnia, a 25-year Ford veteran, led a team of workers that hand-made 19 million face shields for first responders. This is the final episode in a four-part Automotive News podcast series on the industry’s res…
A Call to Action Ep. 3 | Giving Back, Paying Forward [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:18
Learn how the Do Good Auto Coalition is using data science to be sure donations are reaching the people who need them most. This is the third in a four-part Automotive News podcast series on the industry’s response to th…
A Call to Action Ep. 2 | Help on Wheels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:30
Learn how the city of Detroit helps get essential workers to the job when cars aren’t an option. This is the second in a four-part Automotive News podcast series on the industry’s response to the coronavirus crisis.
A Call to Action Ep. 1 | The Mobilizers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:12
Go behind the scenes as General Motors transforms itself into a producer of critically needed ventilators. This is the first in a four-part Automotive News podcast series on the industry’s response to the coronavirus cri…
Retail Realities Ep. 4 | How dealers are winning the war for talent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:33
As many auto retailers continue to wrestle with sky-high employee turnover rates, some dealers are holding onto staffers longer by customizing pay plans, ditching bell-to-bell schedules and looking at the business throug…