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March 9, 2026 | Mercedes settles UAW union case; Lidar goes mainstream

Mercedes-Benz settles a National Labor Relations Board case over alleged anti-union conduct during 2024 Alabama organizing drive. Fourth-quarter dealership buy-sell activity rises, with Stellantis stores changing hands at the highest rate. Plus, Automotive News reporter Laurence ...  Show more

March 8, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Farewell to the Kia Soul, the quirky hatchback that defied the odds

After 17 years and 1.5 million units sold, Kia is ending production of the Soul, its all-time bestselling vehicle in the U.S. Reporter Richard Truett joins Jake Neher to discuss why the quirky, affordable hatchback earned such devoted fans across all demographics, what went wrong ...  Show more

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