Auto News Talk

About Auto News Talk

Auto News Talk is your quick-hit briefing on the auto industry—built for people who don’t have time to chase twenty tabs. We cover the biggest developments across dealers, OEMs, EVs, retail trends, pricing, regulations, tech, and the broader market, then translate them into what actually changes decisions. Expect sharp, repeatable takeaways: what happened, why it matters, who it impacts, and what to watch next. Short episodes, straight to the point—so you can stay current without living on the internet. To keep up with the latest headlines, check in daily at AutoNewsTalk.com (http://AutoNewsTalk.com)

Publisher

Auto News Talk

Category

leisure · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 May 2026

Latest episode

3 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

131 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Nov 2026

   DAILY ROUNDUP | NOV 03 | 84-Month Loans 25%, Used EVs $32K, Rivian 42%, Penske $8.42B

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/auto-news-talk/voicemail) The automotive affordability crisis is forcing buyers into seven-year loans, leaving nearly three in ten trade-ins underwater. Meanwhile, used EVs are selling faster than gasoline vehicles, manufacturers are struggling to turn production into profit, and dealerships are discovering that record revenue means little without stronger margins. Today's episode breaks down 25% of financed buyers taking 84-month loans, used EVs averaging just 42 days on dealer lots, Rivian's 42% software and services gross margin despite automotive losses, Penske Automotive's $8.42 billion revenue quarter, and five CRM automations designed to stop dealership leads from going cold. Today's Key Headlines ~Approximately 25% of financed buyers take 84-month auto loans, while nearly 30% of trade-ins carry negative equity ~Used EVs sell in approximately 42 days versus 55 days for gasoline vehicles and 49 days for hybrids, despite average used EV prices climbing nearly 10% to more than $32,000 ~Audi's Q4 Sportback e-tron leads used EV turnover at just 29.8 days on dealer lots ~Rivian raises its delivery outlook to 67,000–70,000 vehicles, reporting a 42% software and services gross margin while its automotive segment records an $80 million gross loss ~Penske Automotive revenue climbs 9.4% to $8.42 billion, but net income rises just 3.7% as profit margins narrow from 2.8% to 2.6% 00:07 Welcome to Auto News Talk 01:36 Affordable vehicles disappear as 84-month loans surge 05:09 Used EVs sell faster than gasoline vehicles despite rising prices 08:03 Rivian's R2 strategy and the challenge of profitable EV manufacturing 10:52 Penske's $8.42 billion quarter exposes shrinking dealership margins 13:03 Five CRM automations to stop dealership leads from going cold 14:46 Big takeaway: affordability, profitability and efficiency reshape the industry 16:49 Outro: financial survival replaces growth at all costs To keep up with the latest headlines — plus explore our Marketplace, Vendor Directory, and Job Listings — check in daily at AutoNewsTalk.com (http://AutoNewsTalk.com)

2. 

   2 Nov 2026

   DAILY ROUNDUP | NOV 02 | Dodge EV Lease +103%, Group 1 Profit +691%, Toyota MPG +15%

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/auto-news-talk/voicemail) The auto industry is facing an affordability crisis where a vehicle costing just 9% more can carry a monthly lease payment that's 103% higher. Meanwhile, rising interest rates are shutting buyers out of financing, and dealerships are discovering that selling fewer vehicles doesn't necessarily mean making less money. Today's episode breaks down the Dodge Charger Daytona's $1,480 monthly lease compared with $730 for the gas-powered Sixpack, prime auto loan rates of 6.7% versus nearly 18% for subprime borrowers, Group 1 Automotive's 691% profit surge despite falling revenue, the growing importance of dealership service absorption, and Toyota's next-generation Corolla targeting more than 15% better fuel economy. Today's Key Headlines ~Dodge Charger Daytona EV lease costs approximately $1,480 monthly versus $730 for the gas-powered Sixpack, a 103% difference despite just a 9% MSRP gap ~Charger Daytona EV residual values are projected at 40% after three years compared with 67% for the gasoline model ~Prime auto loan rates average around 6.7%, while subprime borrowers face rates near 18%, with state interest-rate caps potentially blocking financing altogether ~Group 1 Automotive's net income surges more than 691% to $102.9 million despite approximately $380 million less revenue and declining U.S. vehicle sales ~Toyota develops a new 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine for the next-generation Corolla, targeting fuel-economy improvements exceeding 15% 00:07 Welcome to Auto News Talk 01:29 Dodge Charger Daytona's $1,480 EV lease exposes the depreciation problem 05:32 Auto loan rates and state lending caps squeeze buyers 08:39 Group 1 Automotive's profits surge 691% despite falling sales 11:52 Why operational execution matters more than automotive hype 15:41 Toyota's next-generation Corolla targets 15% better fuel economy 18:42 Big takeaway: affordability and execution determine survival 21:12 Practical takeaway: look beyond the sticker price 21:50 Outro: calculate the real cost before buying or leasing To keep up with the latest headlines — plus explore our Marketplace, Vendor Directory, and Job Listings — check in daily at AutoNewsTalk.com (http://AutoNewsTalk.com)

3. 

   30 Oct 2026

   DAILY ROUNDUP | OCT 30 | Jaguar Goes Empty, Lexus RX 90K, Ford 102K Recall, Honda Outage

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/auto-news-talk/voicemail) Imagine walking into a Jaguar dealership ready to buy a new vehicle, only to discover there's nothing left to sell. Automakers are eliminating iconic models, SUVs are dominating luxury sales, and technology failures are exposing serious vulnerabilities across the dealership industry. Today's episode breaks down more than 20 vehicle models being discontinued or paused for 2027, Jaguar's temporary showroom inventory gap, the Lexus RX approaching 90,000 sales, Ford recalling more than 102,000 trucks for faulty speedometers, and a nationwide Honda and Acura network outage forcing dealerships back to handwritten paperwork. Today's Key Headlines ~Automakers eliminate or pause more than 20 vehicle models for 2027, including BMW's 8 Series and iX, Cadillac's CT4 and CT5, and Lexus' LC and LS ~Jaguar discontinues the F-Pace, leaving the brand without a new vehicle to sell until its next-generation electric lineup arrives ~Lexus RX approaches 90,000 sales, outselling the BMW X5 by more than 26,000 units, while all 10 leading luxury vehicles in the cited ranking are SUVs ~Ford recalls more than 102,000 F-Series trucks over sticking analog speedometers, with replacement parts facing extended delays ~Honda and Acura dealerships experience a nationwide Interactive Network outage disrupting financing, leases, parts ordering, recalls and service diagnostics 00:06 Welcome to Auto News Talk 01:13 Automakers eliminate more than 20 models for 2027 04:43 Lexus RX dominates luxury sales as SUVs replace sedans 08:08 Ford recalls more than 102,000 trucks over faulty speedometers 10:35 Honda and Acura network outage paralyzes dealerships 13:33 Dealerships rethink customer follow-ups and sales communication 16:14 Industry recap: SUV dominance, system failures and precision 18:38 Big takeaway: adaptability determines dealership survival 19:02 Outro: who's really controlling your buying experience? To keep up with the latest headlines — plus explore our Marketplace, Vendor Directory, and Job Listings — check in daily at AutoNewsTalk.com (http://AutoNewsTalk.com)

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