# Aug. 28, 2026 | UAW: Tone it down, U.S. and Canada; how F&I fraud is evolving

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Podcast: [Automotive News Daily Drive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/automotive-news-daily-drive-58649)
Published: 2026-08-28T19:00:00+00:00
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The UAW wants the U.S. and Canada to stop escalating the trade war. Volkswagen may bypass its own board on restructuring. Plus, Informativ’s Teresa Bordenet talks about the rising threat of auto loan fraud.

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