Analysts say Tuesday’s elections in the U.S. are especially critical for the future of the automotive industry. Jeep slashes prices on two of its key models. Plus, Hinrich Woebcken, former Volkswagen Group of America CEO, talks about his transition to venture capital with his role at Trousdale Ventures.

A new report says Volkswagen will replace Pablo Di Si as North America chief. Honda edges up and Volvo slips in October sales. Plus, autonomous vehicle expert Bryant Walker Smith talks about why he’s not buying Elon Musk’s hype about Tesla’s Cybercab.

Highlights from the Automotive News Daily Drive podcast from Oct. 26-Oct. 30

Automotive News Staff Reporter Jack Walsworth discusses how NADA and state dealer groups plan to fight Scout Motors’ direct-to-consumer sales strategy. Plus, Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive Co-Host Kellen Walker preview the U.S. elections and how they might affect the auto industry.

Ford will shut down F-150 Lightning production for the rest of the year. Stellantis revenue plunges. Plus, Automotive News’ Molly Boigon talks about the popularity of dash cams and why automakers face headwinds trying to compete with the aftermarket.

The legal fight between Stellantis and its suppliers continues to grow with a new lawsuit. Volkswagen Group’s third-quarter operating profit and margin shrank to the lowest since the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, Automotive News’ Laurence Iliff talks about some of the biggest takeaways from Tesla’s latest earnings results.

Automotive News Staff Reporter Michael Martinez breaks down Ford’s third-quarter earnings results. UAW workers will vote on a strike authorization at GM’s Fort Wayne plant. Plus, Polestar says Biden’s China tech ban would effectively prohibit sales of its cars in the U.S.

Volkswagen is reportedly shutting down at least three German plants. Waymo closes a massive funding round. Plus, John Motlow, chief strategy officer for Zero Emission Industries, talks about why he is still bullish on hydrogen’s future in automotive.