# Sept. 2, 2026 | Mazda North America CEO Tom Donnelly on tariffs, hybrids; Uber slashes workforce

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Podcast: [Automotive News Daily Drive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/automotive-news-daily-drive-58649)
Published: 2026-09-02T17:00:00+00:00
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Mazda North America CEO Tom Donnelly talks tariffs and hybrids with Automotive News. Uber cuts 3,300 jobs. Plus, August sales results beat expectations.

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