WEEKEND DRIVE PODCAST: Why Education is Key to Overcoming Subscription ‘Hurdles’ Tuesday January 21, 2020 10 Read At the annual Cox Automotive Industry Insights Breakfast in Detroit, Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke joined Mike Martinez on the Automotive News Weekend Drive podcast. Smoke said his theme for the new year is that it is “not so bad.” He says vehicle subscription programs are poised to cause “substantial disruption” this year. Plus, he analyzes U.S. retail and fleet sales. Listen to the podcast. Related Market Insights Smoke on Cars Auto Loan Rates Trend Higher as Federal Reserve Cuts Rate Policy 4 min Read Market Insights Cox Automotive Auto Market Report: September 16 5 min Read Uncategorized EV Market Monitor – August 2025 5 min Read