# Sept. 14, 2026 | Toyota CEO Kenta Kon’s first international media interview (Part 1)

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Podcast: [Automotive News Daily Drive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/automotive-news-daily-drive-58649)
Published: 2026-09-14T17:00:00+00:00
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Toyota CEO Kenta Kon speaks with Automotive News in his first international media interview since taking the helm. Plus, Hyundai delays driver-assist software, Tesla teases the Roadster, and Chinese automakers eye North America.

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