# June 18th, 2026 | NADA’s Mike Stanton: Carvana now "part of the family"; Ram targets Jeep

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Podcast: [Automotive News Daily Drive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/automotive-news-daily-drive-58649)
Published: 2026-06-18T17:00:00+00:00
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NADA CEO Mike Stanton joins Automotive News from the sidelines of the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars in Ypsilanti, Mich., to discuss the durability of the franchise system — whether it’s Chinese brands, direct-sales models such as Scout, or Carvana’s new-car push. Ram sets its sights on dethroning Jeep by 2030. Plus, Volkswagen’s CEO faces a shareholder revolt.

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