Dealers Losing Control, Pentagon Eyes Automakers, EV Demand Falters

Podcast: The Drive Car Show · The Drive with Lauren & Karl

Opublikowano: 2026-05-09

On this episode of The Drive, Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer take on the shifting forces reshaping the auto industry, from service bays to global supply concerns. More consumers are skipping dealership service departments and turning to independent repair shops. Lower costs are driving the shift, but it also raises serious questions about who really controls your right to repair your own vehicle. In a move that feels like a page out of World War II, the Pentagon is reportedly evaluating automakers for potential weapons production. With stockpiles depleted and capacity concerns rising, this could...