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Automotive News Daily Drive

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Daily Drive is a daily podcast series hosted by Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Kellen Walker. We speak with industry experts, insiders and Automotive News reporters about events and trends impacting and reshaping the automotive industry.Automotive News is the leading source of news, data and understanding for the auto industry's decision-makers. Learn more at autonews.com.

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Aug. 31, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Abdul El-Sayed interview, Part 2

In the second and final portion of his interview with Automotive News’ Molly Boigon, U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed discusses the future of safety and emissions standards, changing attitudes toward vehicle ownership and more.

Aug 31, 2025 13 min 1 annotation

Aug. 30,2025 | Weekend Drive: Trade bombshell?; UAW coverage over 90 years

Automotive News staff reporters Michael Martinez and Molly Boigon talk about the biggest news stories from the past week, including a portion of the U.S.-EU trade framework that could reshape safety and emissions standards. Plus, a look at how the UAW and Automotive News’ coverage of labor issues have evolved over the past century.

Aug 30, 2025 19 min 6 annotations

Aug. 29, 2025 | EU begins process to cut auto tariffs; F&I special coverage

The European Commission says it would agree to remove tariffs on U.S. industrial goods to cut U.S. duties on European cars. Lana Payne is reelected president of Unifor. Plus, our own John Huetter and Paige Hodder discuss the new retail finance and insurance special section in Automotive News.

Aug 29, 2025 19 min 5 annotations

Aug. 28, 2025 | Mercedes wants a Europe tariff deal; AAA’s Greg Brannon

Mercedes-Benz wants the U.S. and Europe to lower auto tariffs. AAA’s director of automotive research Greg Brannon talks about how driver-assistance systems fare in traffic. Plus, the UAW encounters a speed bump in a vote in Kentucky.

Aug 28, 2025 19 min

Aug. 27, 2025 | U.S. Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Part 1; AN 100th birthday

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, talks about his vision for a stronger American auto industry. Stellantis pays $190 million in U.S. fuel economy penalties. Plus, Automotive News journalists celebrate the publication’s 100th birthday with stories of some of the most influential figures they have covered in the industry.

Aug 27, 2025 25 min 1 annotation

Aug. 26, 2025 | Hyundai adds $5 billion in U.S. investments; AN Congress preview

Hyundai Motor Group is adding $5 billion of investments to its U.S. operations. California dealers sue Sony Honda over direct sales of Afeela electric vehicles. Plus, three industry experts scheduled to speak at Automotive News Congress 2025 discuss Chinese competition, the retail market and more.

Aug 26, 2025 20 min 3 annotations

Aug. 25, 2025 | Nissan’s Christian Meunier; possible bombshell in EU trade framework

Nissan Americas Chairperson Christian Meunier joins the show to talk about how the Japanese automaker hopes to win back customers with a fresh lineup and more powertrain options. A possible bombshell lies in the U.S.-EU trade framework. NHTSA probes more than 1.4 million Honda vehicles over engine failures.

Aug 25, 2025 19 min 3 annotations

Aug. 24, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Autos Drive America CEO Jennifer Safavian; Slate’s Tisha Johnson

Jennifer Safavian, CEO of Autos Drive America, reacts to the latest developments in trade talks between the U.S. and EU. Plus, the conclusion of Automotive News Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff’s interview with Tisha Johnson, Slate Auto’s head of design.

Aug 24, 2025 12 min 1 annotation

Aug. 23, 2025 | Weekend Drive: EU trade framework; pessimism grows across industry

Automotive News’ Hannah Lutz, director of technology and innovation coverage, and Staff Reporter Michael Martinez discuss the biggest auto industry news stories from the past week, including a new trade framework between the U.S. and European Union and increasing uncertainty about the industry’s future.

Aug 23, 2025 14 min 5 annotations

Aug. 22, 2025 | How budget bill will affect F&I profits; Jeep revives the Cherokee

Protective Asset Protection’s Rick Kurtz talks about how dealership finance and insurance offices can leverage the new tax deduction on auto loan interest. Industry groups react to the U.S. trade framework with the EU. Plus, the Jeep Cherokee is coming back with a hybrid powertrain.

Aug 22, 2025 19 min 3 annotations

Aug. 21, 2025 | Slate Auto’s Tisha Johnson; U.S., EU reach deal to cut tariffs

Tisha Johnson, Slate Auto’s head of design, joins the show to talk about the low-cost electric pickup that can be customized and converted to an SUV. The U.S. and EU reach a deal that could cut auto tariffs. Plus, Nissan plans a major product blitz that would reincarnate the Xterra.

Aug 21, 2025 25 min 6 annotations

Aug. 20, 2025 | Maserati’s Andrea Soriani; suppliers expect tough six months

Maserati North America chief Andrea Soriani talks about challenges and opportunities for the brand in an uncertain trade environment. Suppliers are more pessimistic about their companies’ overall performance than automakers and dealers. Plus, Honda taps a Silicon Valley startup for self-driving software.

Aug 20, 2025 21 min

Aug. 19, 2025 | NADA’s Paul Metrey interview; new study finds dealers losing confidence in industry future

Paul Metrey, NADA executive vice president of public policy, talks about issues affecting retailers, from artificial intelligence to environmental regulations. The Automotive News Auto Industry Confidence Index finds that dealers are losing confidence in the future of the auto industry. Plus, Teamsters picket in three states over nonunion car carriers.

Aug 19, 2025 21 min

Aug. 18, 2025 | Automakers see future prospects degrade; ‘The Rideshare Guy’ Harry Campbell

Automotive News’ inaugural Auto Industry Confidence Index shows automaker executives are upbeat about current business conditions but less optimistic about the future. Cleveland-Cliffs inks a multiyear deal to supply U.S. carmakers amid tariffs. Plus, “The Rideshare Guy,” Harry Campbell, talks about the momentum behind robotaxis and partnerships with traditional platforms such as Uber and Lyft.

Aug 18, 2025 19 min 4 annotations

Aug. 17, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Congresswoman Haley Stevens Part II

In this second and final portion of this interview, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., discusses President Joe Biden’s push for electric vehicle adoption, as well as how policymakers can protect the U.S. from Chinese threats while also maintaining a strong and adaptable supply chain.

Aug 17, 2025 12 min

Aug. 16, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Ford’s latest ‘Model T moment;’ SDVs gain momentum

Automotive News staff reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Molly Boigon join the show to talk about whether Ford can reinvent vehicle assembly in its bid to compete with China. They also discuss the trajectory of software-defined vehicles and growing collaboration around the technology.

Aug 16, 2025 24 min 2 annotations

Aug. 15, 2025 | Jeep revs up Hemi offerings; TechForce CEO Jennifer Maher

Jeep is restoring the Hemi V-8 after its electric vehicle push. VinFast will spin off assets in a $1.5 billion deal with its founder. Plus, TechForce Foundation CEO Jennifer Maher talks about efforts to help aspiring service techs pay for their education.

Aug 15, 2025 18 min

Aug. 14, 2025 | EV registrations rise, share drops; Monterey Car Week preview

Electric vehicle registrations rise in June, but U.S. market share drops. Automaker incentives are on the rise in August. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Carly Schaffner joins the show from Monterey Car Week, where Acura just unveiled its new electric crossover.

Aug 14, 2025 20 min

Aug. 13, 2025 | U.S. auto exports to Canada plummet; Gabe Klein talks EV rollback

Canada imported more vehicles from Mexico than the United States in June for the first time in three decades. Suppliers continue to push tariffs costs to automakers. Plus, Gabe Klein, the former head of the U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, talks about the changing electric vehicle landscape under President Donald Trump.

Aug 13, 2025 18 min

Aug. 12, 2025 | Ford’s big EV bet; Unifor President Lana Payne

Ford bets big on a midsize EV pickup and a new assembly process. GM eyes a return to driverless cars. Plus, Unifor President Lana Payne talks about the high stakes for the North American auto industry as the U.S. and Canada negotiate a new trade landscape.

Aug 12, 2025 24 min

Aug. 11, 2025 | Rep. Haley Stevens discusses threat from China; CATL idles lithium mine

Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) joins the show to talk about increasing competition from China and the state of the auto industry as Washington swerves. The global lithium market soars after CATL idles a mine in China. Plus, car buyers had an easier time getting approved for loans in the second quarter.

Aug 11, 2025 20 min

Aug. 10, 2025 | Bonus Episode: EV startups struggle under Trump administration

Rivian and Lucid this past week showed signs of trouble for EV startups under President Donald Trump’s policies. Plus, Roger Penske’s IndyCar Series is distancing itself from a post by the Department of Homeland Security depicting an IndyCar vehicle outfitted with a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement emblem.

Aug 10, 2025 7 min

Aug. 9, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Michelle Krebs talks EV climate, UAW turmoil

Retired automotive analyst Michelle Krebs guest co-hosts the show from Automotive News’ offices in Detroit. She and Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker discuss the week’s biggest news stories, including concerning earnings reports from EV startups, turbulence inside the UAW and Amazon Autos launching used-car sales.

Aug 09, 2025 7 min

Aug. 8, 2025 | Ford delays EV pickup; AI in the service drive

Ford is once again delaying two of its next-generation electric vehicles, including its upcoming EV pickup. General Motors will reportedly import EV batteries from China’s CATL. Plus, Charisma Communications Owner Laurie Halter talks about what dealers want from AI in the service drive and how those expectations stack up against reality.

Aug 08, 2025 16 min

Aug. 7, 2025 | Tariffs to slash UAW profit-sharing checks; GM, Hyundai to develop vehicles together

Automotive News Staff Reporter Michael Martinez talks about how tariffs stand to cut UAW profit-sharing checks by thousands of dollars, as well as the growing effort to oust union President Shawn Fain. General Motors and Hyundai strike a deal to develop vehicles together. Plus, Toyota will build a new assembly plant in Japan despite a $10 billion tariff bill.

Aug 07, 2025 18 min

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