# The Auto Industry's Biggest Shock | 2025 Breakdown & 2026 Predictions

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Podcast: [The Drive Car Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-drive-car-show-7624749)
Published: 2026-01-10T15:39:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thedrivecarshow.com/thedrive/the-auto-industrys-biggest-shock-2025-breakdown-2026-predictions
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What Happened in 2025, What Will Happen in 2026? It was a disruptive year for the automotive industry, with a massive shift in momentum for electric vehicles, the rise of hybrids and plug-in hybrids, Chinese automotive global dominance, the introduction of tariffs in both the U.S. and European markets to fight China’s dominance, and massive financial disruptions at Ford, Stellantis, and VW – largely related to the previous topics. Lauren and Karl discuss this years success and failure and what we know the next year will bring. Then we speak with Yazaki and what cool new developments are happening when automotive meets home building. You will be surprised what we find out. Follow us on social media: Join Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer for the ride—follow us on X and FB @thedrivecarshow

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