Automotive News Daily Drive
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Updated about 21 hours agoDaily 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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April 26, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Level setting on tariffs
Automotive News Staff Reporter John Irwin talks about the latest tariff news and what to expect when rules about parts duties roll out in the coming days.
April 25, 2025 | How tariffs affect F&I; U.S. DOT kicks off driverless push
Protective Asset Protection’s Paul McCarthy talks about how tariff ripples are being felt in dealership F&I offices. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveils an automated vehicle framework. Plus, Toyota’s chairman proposes a supplier buyout valued at $42 billion.
April 24, 2025 | Nissan faces $5.3 billion loss; Tesla’s tumbling sales and earnings
Nissan is staring at the possibility of a $5.3 billion net loss. Hyundai shifts some Mexican production to the U.S. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff talks about what’s happening at Tesla and whether the EV leader can turn the ship around.
April 23, 2025 | Tesla earnings plummet; Wayve’s Kaity Fischer
Tesla says first-quarter net income fell 71 percent. A U.S. auto industry coalition tells the White House that parts tariffs will cause layoffs and bankruptcy. Plus, Kaity Fischer, Wayve’s vice president of commercial and operations, talks about the company’s new partnership with Nissan and what is next for the self-driving tech startup.
April 22, 2025 | A3 President Jeff Burnstein; tariffs dent global production outlook
Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation, talks about the future of robotics in the auto industry and the upcoming Automate 2025 show in Detroit. Tariffs dent the outlook for global auto production. Plus, Nissan tells dealers there won’t be any price hikes until June.
April 21, 2025 | Nissan sales boss Vinay Shahani on brand potential; Tesla faces ‘code red’
Nissan executive Vinay Shahani joins Daily Drive from New York. Tesla faces brand challenge heading into earnings. Plus, an EV battery showdown: CATL says it has technology that can top BYD’s latest claims.
April 20, 2025 | Bonus episode: Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz talks Amazon partnership
Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Muñoz discusses the status of the automaker’s partnership with Amazon Autos, which this week announced that it is now offering leases through the online car shopping platform. Plus, industry experts discuss vehicle affordability amid tariffs during an Automotive News Congress Conversations livestream from the New York International Auto Show.
April 19, 2025 | Weekend Drive: U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno; N.Y. auto show
U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, a former auto dealer, talks tariffs, electric vehicle policy and other issues facing the industry. Plus, Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker talk about the biggest news out of this week’s New York International Auto Show.
April 18, 2025 | Nissan’s tariff silver lining; Interactive EQ CEO Napo Rumteen
The Trump administration’s sweeping war on imports could alleviate one of Nissan’s biggest manufacturing migraines. GM and Honda see EV gains as Tesla and Rivian slip. Plus, Interactive EQ CEO Napo Rumteen talks about the importance of soft skills in service department hiring and how artificial intelligence can help.
April 17, 2025 | Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz interview; tariffs could force Ford to raise prices
Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Muñoz joins Daily Drive from the New York International Auto Show. Ford might raise prices in May if tariffs continue. Plus, supply chain stress is bubbling over into litigation.
April 16, 2025 | Civic hybrid production moving to U.S.; John Bozzella talks tariffs
Honda confirms plans to move production of its Civic hybrid to the U.S. Hyundai plans to “sell like hell” to battle tariffs. Plus, Alliance for Automotive Innovation CEO John Bozzella joins the show to talk about how the industry is navigating the chaotic policy environment in 2025.
April 15, 2025 | Magna CEO Swamy Kotagiri interview; Trump floats tariff exemptions
Magna International CEO Swamy Kotagiri joins the show to talk about why he thinks this tariff environment is untenable for the auto industry in the long term. President Trump floats exemptions for auto parts facing 25 percent tariffs. Plus, Mazda is the first to pause production of a U.S.-made car bound for Canada.
April 14, 2025 | Tariffs force shipment pauses; Woven by Toyota’s John Absmeier
Tariffs force Mitsubishi to hold vehicles at U.S. ports. General Motors will idle its CAMI BrightDrop plant in Ontario for five months. Plus, John Absmeier, chief technology officer of Woven by Toyota, gives an update on the unit’s progress toward transforming the world’s largest automaker into a mobility company.
Bonus episode: Tariff mechanics explained; Bernstein’s Daniel Roeska
Hannah Lutz, Automotive News deputy editor of technology and innovation, breaks down the mechanics of tariffs on global vehicle and parts imports. Plus, Daniel Roeska, managing director of U.S. automotive research at Bernstein, talks about how suppliers should approach investment decisions in the coming weeks and months.
April 12, 2025 | Weekend Drive: OPmobility CEO Laurent Favre talks tariffs
April 11, 2025 | Lincoln keeps importing Nautilus from China; Chariot Automotive’s Rex Gingerich
April 10, 2025 | President Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs; impacts on supplier M&A
April 9, 2025 | Canada, China hit back with countertariffs; Bernstein’s Daniel Roeska
April 8, 2025 | Tariff impacts on retail investments with Don Reese of Franchise Equity Partners
April 7, 2025 | Trump threatens additional 50% tariff on China; author Dan Albert
April 6, 2025 | Bonus episode: Congress Conversations explores tariffs
Industry insiders react to new 25 percent auto tariffs on this week’s Automotive News Congress Conversations livestream. Plus, Hyundai executives discuss the business case for racing.
April 5, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Industry reacts to tariffs
April 4, 2025 | Stellantis lays off nearly 1,000; tariffs could be an opportunity for fixed ops
April 3, 2025 | Auto tariffs take effect; reaction from Seoul Mobility Show