Automotive News Daily Drive

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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Episodes (971)

March 16, 2025 | Bonus episode: EVs other than Tesla surge; Leading Women panel

Automotive News Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff talks about the latest electric vehicle registration numbers, which show legacy automakers continuing to eat into Tesla’s share of the EV market. Plus, a handful of honorees of this year’s Automotive News 100 Leading Women program discuss their careers and the status and impact of women in the industry.

Mar 16, 2025 11 min

March 15, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Nissan’s surprising CEO change; trade chaos continues

Mar 15, 2025 19 min

March 14, 2025 | Detroit 3 scrutinize suppliers; Ford, Hireology team up on tech shortage

Mar 14, 2025 18 min

March 13, 2025 | Trump begins effort to roll back EV rules; Tesla brand damage

Mar 13, 2025 23 min

March 12, 2025 | Steel, aluminum tariffs take effect; Homayune Ghaussi

Steel and aluminum tariffs take effect but President Trump backs down on his threat to double them. Tesla’s registrations sink, a sign of possible brand damage. Plus, Homayune Ghaussi, partner at Warner Norcross + Judd and chair of the firm’s Supply Chain Industry Group, talks about the new metal duties and their likely impact on the auto industry.

Mar 12, 2025 20 min

March 11, 2025 | Trump doubles planned tariffs on Canadian metals; GM’s Adam Rodriguez

Mar 11, 2025 17 min

March 10, 2025 | Asia reacts to tariff threats; Ford to inject up to $4.7 billion in Germany

Mar 10, 2025 20 min

March 9, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Fate of EVs under Trump; how tariffs could affect sticker prices

Martin French of Berylls by AlixPartners discusses his expectations for electric vehicle production and demand under a second Trump administration. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Molly Boigon talks about how tariff costs could travel all the way down to the consumer and what that might mean for dealers and automakers.

Mar 09, 2025 9 min

March 8, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Auto industry rides the tariff roller coaster

Mar 08, 2025 22 min

March 7, 2025 | Trump says tariffs could go higher; F&I offices react to import tax threats

Mar 07, 2025 16 min

March 6, 2025 | Industry embraces tariff reprieve; Cirba Solutions CEO David Klanecky

Mar 06, 2025 16 min

March 5, 2025 | Trump exempts autos from tariffs for one month; Alix Partners’ Martin French

Mar 05, 2025 18 min

March 4, 2025 | Trump’s tariffs take effect; S&P Global Mobility’s Stephanie Brinley talks impact

President Trump’s tariffs take effect, upending North America’s complex automotive supply chains. The new duties could cost Stellantis and Volkswagen alone billions of dollars in earnings. S&P Global Mobility analyst Stephanie Brinley talks about what we know so far about the impact of new tariffs on the industry.

Mar 04, 2025 20 min

March 3, 2025 | Industry braces for possible tariffs; Hyundai, Kia keep sales streak going

Mar 03, 2025 18 min

March 2, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Cox Automotive’s Lori Wittman on DMS competition

Lori Wittman, Cox Automotive president of retail solutions, talks about the competitive dynamics in the dealership management system market. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Larry P. Vellequette explains how one dealership is finding innovative ways to improve customer retention.

Mar 02, 2025 15 min

March 1, 2025 | Weekend Drive: A sellers’ market for automaker CEOs

Mar 01, 2025 17 min

Feb. 28, 2025 | Jérémie Papin could serve as Nissan interim CEO; latest F&I trends

Feb 28, 2025 17 min

Feb. 27, 2025 | Nissan’s CEO future in question; What’s next for Lucid

Feb 27, 2025 15 min

Feb. 26, 2025 | Stellantis profits tank; Mitsubishi retailers plead for new products

Feb 26, 2025 16 min

Feb. 25, 2025 | What’s next for Nissan; Toyota Motor taps Chris Reynolds for board

Feb 25, 2025 19 min

Feb. 24, 2025 | Moody’s downgrades Nissan to junk status; Sino Auto Insights’ Tu Le

Feb 24, 2025 17 min

Feb. 23, 2025 | Bonus episode: Bill Ford on tariff threats; rethinking auto shows

Ford Motor Co. Executive Chair Bill Ford talks with Automotive News Publisher KC Crain about the threat of tariffs and why he thinks President Donald Trump is listening to industry concerns. Plus, Jennifer Morand, general manager of the Chicago Auto Show, and Philadelphia Auto Show Director Mike Gempp continue their conversation with Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters about why auto shows need to update their missions.

Feb 23, 2025 15 min

Feb. 22, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Public dealer groups weigh in on tariff threats

Feb 22, 2025 18 min

Feb. 21, 2025 | Stellantis halts production at Brampton plant; NCM Associates’ David Kain

Feb 21, 2025 20 min

Feb. 20, 2025 | GM warns about costs of longstanding tariffs; S&P’s Stephanie Brinley

Feb 20, 2025 20 min