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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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Oct. 15, 2024 | VW’s Pablo Di Si on ID Buzz rollout; Stellantis ends work-from-home push

Volkswagen Group of America CEO Pablo Di Si talks about the launch of the automaker’s critical ID Buzz electric SUV and more. Stellantis employees are heading back to the office at least three days a week. Plus, a supplier for GM and Mercedes wins a big grant for microchip production.

Oct 15, 2024 19 min

Oct. 14, 2024 | Sion Power CEO Pam Fletcher; dealerships reopen after Milton

Oct. 14, 2024 | Sion Power CEO Pam Fletcher; dealerships reopen after Milton by Automotive News

Oct 14, 2024 16 min

Oct. 12, 2024 | Weekend Drive: A week of shake-ups at Stellantis; Best Dealerships To Work For

Automotive News Executive Editor and Daily Drive Executive Producer Jake Neher talk about Stellantis’ big executive moves, Tesla’s Cybercab reveal and more. Plus, Retail Editor Melissa Burden joins the show to recap this week’s Automotive News Best Dealerships To Work For awards in Nashville.

Oct 12, 2024 17 min

Oct. 11, 2024 | Stellantis N.A. top bosses out; collision repair customer service

The top North America bosses at Stellantis are out and CEO Carlos Tavares will retire in 2026. Tesla finally shows the world its robotaxi. Plus, CCC Intelligent Solutions’ Mare Yu talks about the firm’s recent study that looked at how collision centers can best serve their customers.

Oct 11, 2024 18 min

Oct. 10, 2024 | Stellantis eyes executive shakeup; state of EV demand

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is planning a deep management reshuffle. GM will re-introduce the Bolt as part of a family of EVs. Plus, experts talk about the trajectory of EV sales in 2024 and what companies can do to reinvigorate demand.

Oct 10, 2024 20 min

Oct. 9, 2024 | Milton closes dealerships, auctions; future of online auto retail

Oct. 9, 2024 | Milton closes dealerships, auctions; future of online auto retail by Automotive News

Oct 09, 2024 17 min

Oct. 8, 2024 | Stair-step incentives back at Nissan; Carvana’s Tony Hall

Oct. 8, 2024 | Stair-step incentives back at Nissan; Carvana’s Tony Hall by Automotive News

Oct 08, 2024 20 min

Oct. 7, 2024 | Stellantis sues UAW to prevent strike; how utilities plan for EVs

Oct. 7, 2024 | Stellantis sues UAW to prevent strike; how utilities plan for EVs by Automotive News

Oct 07, 2024 23 min

Oct. 5, 2024 | Weekend Drive: The Battery Show preview; Stellantis’ tough week

Oct. 5, 2024 | Weekend Drive: The Battery Show preview; Stellantis’ tough week by Automotive News

Oct 05, 2024 15 min

Oct. 4, 2024 | Port strike ends; BizzyCar’s Ryan Maher on opportunities from recalls

Oct. 4, 2024 | Port strike ends; BizzyCar’s Ryan Maher on opportunities from recalls by Automotive News

Oct 04, 2024 18 min

Oct. 3, 2024 | NADA, others activate emergency relief funds; U.S. elections impact on industry

Oct. 3, 2024 | NADA, others activate emergency relief funds; U.S. elections impact on industry by Automotive News

Oct 03, 2024 23 min

Oct. 2, 2024 | Experts weigh in on Chinese competition; Q3 sales highlight difficult period

Oct. 2, 2024 | Experts weigh in on Chinese competition; Q3 sales highlight difficult period by Automotive News

Oct 02, 2024 19 min

Oct. 1, 2024 | Ford Model e COO Marin Gjaja interview; September, Q3 sales results

Oct. 1, 2024 | Ford Model e COO Marin Gjaja interview; September, Q3 sales results by Automotive News

Oct 01, 2024 21 min

Sept. 30, 2024 | Stellantis cuts forecast; future of software-defined vehicles

Sept. 30, 2024 | Stellantis cuts forecast; future of software-defined vehicles by Automotive News

Sep 30, 2024 20 min

Sept. 28, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Automotive News Congress highlights; proposed China tech ban

Sept. 28, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Automotive News Congress highlights; proposed China tech ban by Automotive News

Sep 28, 2024 20 min

Sept. 27, 2024 | Hurricane Helene closes dealerships; Protective Asset Protection’s Paul McCarthy

Sept. 27, 2024 | Hurricane Helene closes dealerships; Protective Asset Protection’s Paul McCarthy by Automotive News

Sep 27, 2024 17 min

Sept. 26, 2024 | GM’s Rory Harvey interview; UAW, Ford reach tentative agreement at Rouge complex

Sept. 26, 2024 | GM’s Rory Harvey interview; UAW, Ford reach tentative agreement at Rouge complex by Automotive News

Sep 26, 2024 18 min

Sept. 25, 2024 | Ford CEO Jim Farley interview; Stellantis job cuts

Ford CEO Jim Farley opens up about work, life, and how he tries to keep perspective in high-pressure situations in an interview with Automotive News Publisher KC Crain. Stellantis will cut about 200 jobs at the plant that makes the Ram 1500. Plus, Kia EVs will get access to Tesla Superchargers.

Sep 25, 2024 22 min

Sept. 24, 2024 | VW’s Pablo Di Si; U.S. proposed rule would halt GM, Ford imports

Sept. 24, 2024 | VW’s Pablo Di Si; U.S. proposed rule would halt GM, Ford imports by Automotive News

Sep 24, 2024 21 min

Sept. 23, 2024 | U.S. readies ban on Chinese vehicle software; Luminar CEO Austin Russell

Sept. 23, 2024 | U.S. readies ban on Chinese vehicle software; Luminar CEO Austin Russell by Automotive News

Sep 23, 2024 16 min

Sept. 21, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Alix Partners’ Mark Wakefield and Neal Ganguli

Sept. 21, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Alix Partners’ Mark Wakefield and Neal Ganguli by Automotive News

Sep 21, 2024 20 min

Sept. 20, 2024 | Hyundai, Waymo explore partnership; Informed.IQ’s Jessica Gonzalez

Sept. 20, 2024 | Hyundai, Waymo explore partnership; Informed.IQ’s Jessica Gonzalez by Automotive News

Sep 20, 2024 15 min

Sept. 19, 2024 | U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt; Fed rate cut could spur auto sales

Sept. 19, 2024 | U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt; Fed rate cut could spur auto sales by Automotive News

Sep 19, 2024 20 min

Sept. 18, 2024 | Tesla Superchargers open to GM EVs; Michigan Central COO Carolina Pluszczynski

Sept. 18, 2024 | Tesla Superchargers open to GM EVs; Michigan Central COO Carolina Pluszczynski by Automotive News

Sep 18, 2024 16 min

Sept. 17, 2024 | GM, Hyundai tie-up implications; VW quits in-house lending

Sept. 17, 2024 | GM, Hyundai tie-up implications; VW quits in-house lending by Automotive News

Sep 17, 2024 19 min