Automotive News Daily Drive
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Updated about 11 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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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.
March 15, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Nissan’s surprising CEO change; trade chaos continues
March 14, 2025 | Detroit 3 scrutinize suppliers; Ford, Hireology team up on tech shortage
March 13, 2025 | Trump begins effort to roll back EV rules; Tesla brand damage
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.
March 11, 2025 | Trump doubles planned tariffs on Canadian metals; GM’s Adam Rodriguez
March 10, 2025 | Asia reacts to tariff threats; Ford to inject up to $4.7 billion in Germany
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.
March 8, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Auto industry rides the tariff roller coaster
March 7, 2025 | Trump says tariffs could go higher; F&I offices react to import tax threats
March 6, 2025 | Industry embraces tariff reprieve; Cirba Solutions CEO David Klanecky
March 5, 2025 | Trump exempts autos from tariffs for one month; Alix Partners’ Martin French
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.
March 3, 2025 | Industry braces for possible tariffs; Hyundai, Kia keep sales streak going
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.
March 1, 2025 | Weekend Drive: A sellers’ market for automaker CEOs
Feb. 28, 2025 | Jérémie Papin could serve as Nissan interim CEO; latest F&I trends
Feb. 27, 2025 | Nissan’s CEO future in question; What’s next for Lucid
Feb. 26, 2025 | Stellantis profits tank; Mitsubishi retailers plead for new products
Feb. 25, 2025 | What’s next for Nissan; Toyota Motor taps Chris Reynolds for board
Feb. 24, 2025 | Moody’s downgrades Nissan to junk status; Sino Auto Insights’ Tu Le
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. 22, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Public dealer groups weigh in on tariff threats
Feb. 21, 2025 | Stellantis halts production at Brampton plant; NCM Associates’ David Kain