Automotive News Daily Drive
Automotive News
Updated about 18 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)
Dec. 24, 2024 | Ford, UAW year-in-review
Automotive News Staff Reporter Michael Martinez talks about the biggest stories of 2024 for both Ford Motor and the UAW.
Dec. 23, 2024 | GM, Stellantis 2024 year-in-review
Automotive News Reporter Lindsay VanHulle talks about General Motors' trajectory over the past 12 months. Plus, Reporter Vince Bond Jr. discusses Stellantis' turbulent 2024.
Dec. 21, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Top stories of 2024
Automotive News’ Nick Bunkley talks about the top stories of 2024, as voted on by staff at the publication. Plus, Reporters Molly Boigon and John Irwin talk about the impact of the U.S. presidential election in the first installment of Daily Drive’s annual year-in-review series.
Dec. 20, 2024 | Analysts expect 2024 sales just shy of 16 million; service drive financing
New-vehicle sales are on pace to finish 2024 strong. VW and German unions reach a deal on cost cuts. Plus, Jon Meredith, national service operations senior manager at Volkswagen, talks about how the automaker is helping dealerships sell more maintenance and repairs with service drive financing.
Dec. 19, 2024 | Potential and pitfalls of Nissan-Honda tie-up; industry reacts to Fed rate cut
Automotive News Asia Editor Hans Greimel joins the show to dig into the possibility of a merger between Nissan and Honda and the potential downsides. The Federal Reserve’s quarter-point benchmark rate decrease is welcome news for dealers and other industry stakeholders. Plus, the U.S. backs off recalling 50 million airbag parts.Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices
Dec. 18, 2024 | Honda, Nissan consider merger; J.D. Power’s Tyson Jominy interview
Honda and Nissan explore a possible merger. President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team looks to scrap a car crash reporting rule that Tesla opposes. Plus, Tyson Jominy, J.D. Power vice president of data and analytics, joins the show to talk about what the firm expects for the rest of the year and 2025.
Dec. 17, 2024 | GM design chief Michael Simcoe interview; Trump unlikely to stop charging expansion
GM’s design chief Michael Simcoe joins the show to talk about the automaker’s ever-evolving identity as it transitions more to electric vehicles. The massive expansion of EV charging infrastructure is likely to continue under President-elect Donald Trump. Plus, Waymo goes global.
Dec. 16, 2024 | U.S. finalizes $9.6 billion Ford, SK On loan; Gartner’s Mike Ramsey on Cruise
The U.S. finalizes a $9.6 billion loan for Ford’s battery venture with SK On. Some of the world’s largest suppliers are skipping CES. Plus, Gartner’s Mike Ramsey talks about GM’s decision to scrap Cruise and its robotaxi ambitions.Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices
Dec. 14, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Why dealers are the most optimistic since 2022
Automotive News’ John Huetter explains why dealers are feeling better than they have in a long time about the future of the retail business. Plus, Jamie Butters and Jake Neher discuss a series of executive comebacks announced this week, why industry leaders are using more profane language in public comments lately, and more.Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices
Dec. 13, 2024 | VW offers wage increases in Chattanooga; Protective Asset Protection’s Rick Kurtz
Volkswagen is offering workers at its Tennessee assembly plant a 14 percent wage increase over four years as well as profit-sharing. Electric vehicle registrations increase again despite another drop for Tesla. Plus, Protective Asset Protection’s Rick Kurtz joins the show to talk about how different approaches to finance and insurance can help improve customer loyalty.Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices
Dec. 12, 2024 | Chevrolet’s Scott Bell interview; Trump makes pick for FTC chair
Scott Bell, Chevrolet’s global vice president, joins the show to talk about the brand’s EV transition, plans for 2025 and more. President-elect Donald Trump makes his pick to steer the Federal Trade Commission. Plus, used-car prices continue to come down.Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices
Dec. 11, 2024 | Mazda’s Tom Donnelly interview; GM pulls plug on Cruise robotaxis
Tom Donnelly, Mazda’s North America chief, joins the show to talk about the automaker’s win streak, its new marketing push and its goals for the new year. General Motors’ Cruise unit is abandoning its effort to develop robotaxis. Plus, Hyundai picks a new North America CEO.
Dec. 10, 2024 | Nissan brings back Christian Meunier; Erin Kerrigan talks M&A market
Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices
Dec. 9, 2024 | Tim Kuniskis returns to Stellantis to lead Ram; AV policy under Trump
Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpractices
Dec. 7, 2024 | Weekend Drive: How one supplier in N.C. weathered Helene
Dec. 7, 2024 | Weekend Drive: How one supplier in N.C. weathered Helene by Automotive News
Dec. 6, 2024 | Tesla pivots to leasing; TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant
Dec. 6, 2024 | Tesla pivots to leasing; TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant by Automotive News
Dec. 5, 2024 | Tekion CEO Jay Vijayan interview; Infiniti stores combine with Nissan
Dec. 5, 2024 | Tekion CEO Jay Vijayan interview; Infiniti stores combine with Nissan by Automotive News
Dec. 4, 2024 | GM faces $5 billion in charges for China woes; Bot Auto’s Xiaodi Hou
Dec. 4, 2024 | GM faces $5 billion in charges for China woes; Bot Auto’s Xiaodi Hou by Automotive News
Dec. 3, 2024 | Hybrids drive November U.S. sales; GM Envolve’s Cody Collins
Dec. 3, 2024 | Hybrids drive November U.S. sales; GM Envolve’s Cody Collins by Automotive News
Dec. 2, 2024 | Carlos Tavares resigns; Croft CEO Rodrick Blevins
Dec. 2, 2024 | Carlos Tavares resigns; Croft CEO Rodrick Blevins by Automotive News
Nov. 29, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Jaguar’s rebranding uproar; Nissan production cuts
Nov. 29, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Jaguar’s rebranding uproar; Nissan production cuts by Automotive News
Nov. 27, 2024 | GM CFO Paul Jacobson interview; analysts warn against Trump tariffs
Nov. 27, 2024 | GM CFO Paul Jacobson interview; analysts warn against Trump tariffs by Automotive News
Nov. 26, 2024 | Hyundai’s Jose Muñoz interview Part 2; Trump tariff threats roil markets
Nov. 26, 2024 | Hyundai’s Jose Muñoz interview Part 2; Trump tariff threats roil markets by Automotive News
Nov. 25, 2024 | Jose Muñoz interview Part 1; Trump energy plan protects ICE future
Nov. 25, 2024 | Jose Muñoz interview Part 1; Trump energy plan protects ICE future by Automotive News
Nov. 23, 2024 | Weekend Drive: L.A. Auto Show with Edmunds’ Jessica Caldwell
Nov. 23, 2024 | Weekend Drive: L.A. Auto Show with Edmunds’ Jessica Caldwell by Automotive News