Episode

May 4th, 2026 | UAW strike vote at Stellantis Ram plant; Honda extends model life cycles

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Automotive News Daily Drive
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May 4, 2026
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Summary

The UAW plans a strike authorization vote at Stellantis’ Ram truck plant over contractor disputes. Honda is stretching vehicle life cycles after taking a $15.8 billion hit backing away from its electric vehicle plans. Plus, Alex Oyler of SBD Automotive discusses whether traditional automakers can keep up with EV makers on software-defined vehicles.