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.

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Is the car industry about to change forever? 🚗⚡ In this episode of The Drive, Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer break down the massive shifts hitting EVs, dealerships, pricing, and tech—right now.

From EV subsidies disappearing to Amazon disrupting car sales, this is the year everything changes.

On The Drive – Episode 13, automotive experts Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer are joined by Brian Moody to explain why this year marks a turning point for the global auto industry. Electric vehicles, government incentives, dealer models, infotainment tech, and car design are all undergoing rapid transformation—and consumers will feel it first.

Are electric cars really better for drivers and the environment? What happens now that EV subsidies are gone? Could Amazon replace traditional car dealerships? And why do so many new cars look exactly the same?

If you’re planning to buy a car, follow the auto market, or want to understand what’s next for the industry, this episode delivers the insights you need—without the hype.

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Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer, both World Car Awards jurors, sit down with fellow jurors from around the globe to talk cars, trends, and what’s shaping the auto industry in their countries. Hear insights from Maciej Pertynski (Poland), Carlos Sandoval (Mexico), Sid Patankar (India), and Jens Meiners (Germany) as they discuss standout vehicles, regional differences, and what’s influencing the future of driving worldwide. All today on episode 12 of The Drive with Lauren and Karl.

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