Genesis’ hybrid plan; Leapmotor idea panned; CADA’s warning. Plus, Nissan Chief Performance Officer Guillaume Cartier talks about profitability, new product, SUVs, and more.

BYD brand recognition; Stellantis Brampton stalled; Q1 sales recap. Plus, new Chrysler and Dodge brand CEO Matt McAlear talks about what Canadian dealers and consumers can expect from the two brands. He also discusses new product, affordability, and more.

401 Group’s AI buy; Clutch expands; slow trade talks. Plus, Australian Automotive Dealer Association CEO James Voortman offers a glimpse of what might lie ahead for Canadian dealers and consumers once Chinese brands land in Canada.

On this Automotive News Canada Podcast Replay from Feb. 20, 2026, Hyundai Canada CEO Steve Flamand sits down with Automotive News Canada for a lengthy fireside chat.

Tariff relief program; Groupe Park Avenue’s plan; EV security concerns. Plus, Automotive News Canada Toronto Bureau Chief David Kennedy speaks with Tony Weber, CEO of Australia’s Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. He discusses China’s sudden dominance of the Australian new-vehicle market.

EV sales slide; Chery eyes Canada; Sigma expansion. Plus, Automotive News Canada Toronto Bureau Chief David Kennedy explains in detail the Canada-China compromise that sees more China-made EVs on the way to Canada. He also explains the quota limits, who might sell them, and at what cost.

VW’s firm line; Chinese brands eye launch; Pacifica refresh on tap. Plus, Unifor President Lana Payne talks Canadian auto investment and gives her thoughts on the Government of Canada’s approach to tying new factories to a $12-billion submarine deal.

February’s flat sales; Linamar’s Q4 profits; EV rebates return. Plus, Dan Hearsch, global co-leader of the automotive and industrial practice at AlixPartners, explains how the latest military conflict in Iran could affect the auto industry.