Automotive News Daily Drive
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Updated about 24 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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Feb. 9, 2025 | Bonus Episode: What’s next for tariff threats; Costco Auto’s Casey Ivins
Automotive News’ Rudy Schork and Lindsay VanHulle talk about the status of possible tariffs against Canada and Mexico and the lingering implications for the auto industry. Plus, Costco Auto’s Casey Ivins talks about how the company is connecting thousands of U.S. dealerships with customers at its network of retail locations nationwide.
Feb. 8, 2025 | Weekend Drive: XPEL’s Tony Rimas; tariff scares keep industry on edge
Feb. 7, 2025 | Incentives eat away at Mazda profits; biggest F&I issues in 2025
Feb. 6, 2025 | Dave Cantin Group’s Brian Gordon; Nissan looks for new partner
Feb. 5, 2025 | Nissan slams brakes on Honda merger; Curbee CEO Amit Chandarana
Feb. 4, 2025 | China retaliates against tariffs; Cox Automotive’s Steve Rowley interview
Feb. 3, 2025 | Trump delays Mexican tariffs; GM’s David Richardson
Feb. 2, 2025 | Bonus Episode: A visit to Honda’s EV hub; Toyota 4Runner, new and old
Automotive News Executive editor Jamie Butters takes a trip to central Ohio to visit Honda’s EV hub and speak with Tim Leopold, BEV project leader for Marysville Assembly Plant. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Larry P. Vellequette talks about the new Toyota 4Runner with AlwaysToyota owner Alan Dreiman.
Feb. 1, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Haig Partners’ Alan Haig on state of retail in 2025
Jan. 31, 2025 | Industry leaders weigh in on tariff threats; Polly CMO Mike Burgiss
Jan. 30, 2025 | Tesla earnings tumble; JM&A Group’s Jonathan Jordan
Jan. 29, 2025 | Cox Automotive’s Lori Wittman; supplier warns tariffs could shut down production
Jan. 28, 2025 | CDK CEO Brian MacDonald interview; GM sets earnings record
CDK Global CEO Brian MacDonald joins Daily Drive from the NADA Show to talk about the state of the company after a turbulent year. GM sets an annual earnings record. Plus, a U.S. appeals court throws out the Biden administration’s FTC car buying rules.
Jan. 27, 2025 | NADA show recap with CEO Mike Stanton; Nissan calls workers back to office
Jan. 27, 2025 | NADA show recap with CEO Mike Stanton; Nissan calls workers back to office by Automotive News
Jan. 26, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Cox Automotive’s Jonathan Smoke at NADA Show
Jonathan Smoke, chief economist for Cox Automotive, shares his optimistic outlook for 2025 at the NADA Show in New Orleans. Plus, McKinsey & Co. Senior Partner Inga Maurer talks about her expectations for U.S. electric vehicle sales this year.
Jan. 25, 2025 | NADA takeaways with McKinsey & Co.’s Inga Maurer
Jan. 25, 2025 | NADA takeaways with McKinsey & Co.’s Inga Maurer by Automotive News
Jan. 24, 2025 | Car Pros CEO Matthew Phillips; Mitsubishi to sit out Honda, Nissan merger
Jan. 24, 2025 | Car Pros CEO Matthew Phillips; Mitsubishi to sit out Honda, Nissan merger by Automotive News
Jan. 23, 2025 | NADA CEO Mike Stanton interview; Toyota’s Jack Hollis retires
Mike Stanton, CEO of the National Automobile Dealers Association, joins the show to talk about how the organization is adjusting as a historic winter storm threatens the festivities this week in New Orleans. Jack Hollis retires from Toyota Motor North America. Plus, Ram cancels the long-range variant of its Ram 1500 REV.
Jan. 22, 2025 | More Trump tariffs; AIAG CEO Matt Pohlman
Jan. 22, 2025 | More Trump tariffs; AIAG CEO Matt Pohlman by Automotive News
Jan. 21, 2025 | Trump tariffs; Continental Automotive’s Aruna Anand, Philipp von Hirschheydt
Jan. 21, 2025 | Trump tariffs; Continental Automotive’s Aruna Anand, Philipp von Hirschheydt by Automotive News
Jan. 19, 2025 | Bonus Episode: PwC’s C.J. Finn on industry trends in 2025
C.J. Finn, partner and U.S. automotive industry leader at PwC, discusses some of the most important auto industry trends at the beginning of 2025. Plus, Daniel Roeska, Bernstein Research managing director of U.S. automotive research, talks about tech challenges facing automakers.
Jan. 18, 2025 | Weekend Drive: The meaning and significance of 16 million U.S. auto sales
Jan. 18, 2025 | Weekend Drive: The meaning and significance of 16 million U.S. auto sales by Automotive News
Jan. 17, 2025 | EVs surge on fears of incentive cuts; Widewail CEO Matt Murray
Jan. 17, 2025 | EVs surge on fears of incentive cuts; Widewail CEO Matt Murray by Automotive News
Jan. 16, 2025 | Tesla Cybertruck demand plummets; KPMG’s Lenny LaRocca
Jan. 16, 2025 | Tesla Cybertruck demand plummets; KPMG’s Lenny LaRocca by Automotive News
Jan. 14, 2025 | Bernstein Research’s Daniel Roeska; Hyundai names new COO
Jan. 14, 2025 | Bernstein Research’s Daniel Roeska; Hyundai names new COO by Automotive News