https://auto-news-talk-tvu00h.jellypod.comPowered by Jellypod (https://www.jellypod.com)Wed, 27 May 2026 23:41:56 GMTFri, 30 Jan 2026 21:45:58 GMTyes88e86924-7ab2-41c2-97b6-dee8ff9dd0daTodd KatcherAuto News Talk is your weekly recap of the stories shaping the automotive industry — minus the noise, fluff, and press-release polish.Each episode breaks down the most important headlines from across automotive retail, OEMs, technology, regulation, and maAuto News Talk is your weekly recap of the stories shaping the automotive industry — minus the noise, fluff, and press-release polish.Each episode breaks down the most important headlines from across automotive retail, OEMs, technology, regulation, and market trends, giving you a clear view of what actually matters and why. Whether it’s dealer operations, EV strategy shifts, AI and automation, policy changes, or consumer behavior, Auto News Talk connects the dots so you don’t have to.Designed for dealers, executives, operators, and industry professionals who want to stay informed without drowning in daily news cycles, this podcast delivers concise, structured insights you can actually use.No hot takes for the sake of hot takes.No endless speculation.Just smart, weekly summary for a fast-moving industry.episodicTodd Katcherfeed+129d1bd8@podcasts.jellypod.comfalsehttps://auto-news-talk-tvu00h.jellypod.com/episodes/272fca4f-f3f7-449f-8843-2de18c861667272fca4f-f3f7-449f-8843-2de18c861667Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:54:22 GMT3Todd KatcherDecember used-car sales defied expectations with a 3% rise, while AI reshapes dealership service lines by saving advisor time and boosting customer engagement. Plus, a major New England dealership acquisition highlights ongoing industry consolidation and December used-car sales defied expectations with a 3% rise, while AI reshapes dealership service lines by saving advisor time and boosting customer engagement. Plus, a major New England dealership acquisition highlights ongoing industry consolidation and operational efficiencies.false00:08:13fullhttps://auto-news-talk-tvu00h.jellypod.com/episodes/2d0f19f7-b9dc-4a76-b04e-d471a60b062c2d0f19f7-b9dc-4a76-b04e-d471a60b062cFri, 06 Feb 2026 21:18:50 GMT2Todd KatcherThis week on Auto News Talk, we explore calls for part standardization to reduce costs, the rising focus on cybersecurity in used-car remarketing, and Stellantis ending its plug-in hybrid line amid shifting EV strategies. Plus, December sales insights, KiThis week on Auto News Talk, we explore calls for part standardization to reduce costs, the rising focus on cybersecurity in used-car remarketing, and Stellantis ending its plug-in hybrid line amid shifting EV strategies. Plus, December sales insights, Kia's new electric SUV for Europe, and GM's costly EV investment rollback including BrightDrop's shutdown.false00:11:00fullhttps://auto-news-talk-tvu00h.jellypod.com/episodes/76cd0c50-f0f6-4695-9cda-a31f07f92ede76cd0c50-f0f6-4695-9cda-a31f07f92edeFri, 06 Feb 2026 21:17:53 GMT1Todd KatcherExplore how dealers can master their online presence to boost sales and reputation, the transformative power of open-source software in auto manufacturing, and why Ford's Maverick is leading compact pickup sales. Plus, get essential insights on 2026 trendExplore how dealers can master their online presence to boost sales and reputation, the transformative power of open-source software in auto manufacturing, and why Ford's Maverick is leading compact pickup sales. Plus, get essential insights on 2026 trends, the steady used-car market, and the impact of a JLR cyberattack disrupting supply.false00:09:28full