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 (972)

March 1, 2024 | Fisker’s future in question; auto finance digitization on the rise

March 1, 2024 | Fisker’s future in question; auto finance digitization on the rise by Automotive News

Mar 01, 2024 17 min

Feb. 29, 2024 | BYD says it has no plans for U.S. sales; Car Pros CEO Matthew Phillips

Feb. 29, 2024 | BYD says it has no plans for U.S. sales; Car Pros CEO Matthew Phillips by Automotive News

Feb 29, 2024 17 min

Feb. 28, 2024 | GM CFO Paul Jacobson interview part two; Apple ends car project

Feb. 28, 2024 | GM CFO Paul Jacobson interview part two; Apple ends car project by Automotive News

Feb 28, 2024 22 min

Feb. 27, 2024 | GM CFO Paul Jacobson interview part one

Feb. 27, 2024 | GM CFO Paul Jacobson interview part one by Automotive News

Feb 27, 2024 26 min

Feb. 26, 2024 | 2024 F-150s piling up in holding lots; Jeep CEO lays out turnaround plan

Feb. 26, 2024 | 2024 F-150s piling up in holding lots; Jeep CEO lays out turnaround plan by Automotive News

Feb 26, 2024 21 min

Feb. 24, 2024 | Weekend Drive: U.S. slowing down EV push; electrification hurdles

Feb. 24, 2024 | Weekend Drive: U.S. slowing down EV push; electrification hurdles by Automotive News

Feb 24, 2024 18 min

Feb. 23, 2024 | Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares gets big pay boost; common F&I mistake

Feb. 23, 2024 | Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares gets big pay boost; common F&I mistake by Automotive News

Feb 23, 2024 16 min

Feb. 22, 2024 | Mercedes walks back EV sales target; Cox Automotive’s Lori Wittman

Feb. 22, 2024 | Mercedes walks back EV sales target; Cox Automotive’s Lori Wittman by Automotive News

Feb 22, 2024 16 min

Feb. 21, 2024 | Cars Commerce President Doug Miller; Ford avoids UAW strike in Kentucky

Feb. 21, 2024 | Cars Commerce President Doug Miller; Ford avoids UAW strike in Kentucky by Automotive News

Feb 21, 2024 16 min

Feb. 20, 2024 | Biden administration slows EV transition; Mazda N.A. CEO Tom Donnelly

Feb. 20, 2024 | Biden administration slows EV transition; Mazda N.A. CEO Tom Donnelly by Automotive News

Feb 20, 2024 16 min

Feb. 17, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Dealers grapple with new EV tax credits at point of sale

Feb. 17, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Dealers grapple with new EV tax credits at point of sale by Automotive News

Feb 17, 2024 21 min

Feb. 16, 2024 | EV registrations grow 52 percent in 2023; how retailers see EV future

Feb. 16, 2024 | EV registrations grow 52 percent in 2023; how retailers see EV future by Automotive News

Feb 16, 2024 20 min

Feb. 15, 2024 | Reynolds and Reynolds President Chris Walsh; UAW strike cuts into Stellantis’ profit

Reynolds and Reynolds President Chris Walsh talks about the changing retail landscape. The UAW strike took a bite out of Stellantis’ earnings in the second half. Plus, Sonic increases net profits while other large retail groups see those margins shrink.

Feb 15, 2024 18 min

Feb. 14, 2024 | BYD plans factory in Mexico; Erin Kerrigan on dealership valuations

Feb. 14, 2024 | BYD plans factory in Mexico; Erin Kerrigan on dealership valuations by Automotive News

Feb 14, 2024 18 min

Feb. 13, 2024 | CDK CEO Brian MacDonald; AutoNation earnings drop

Feb. 13, 2024 | CDK CEO Brian MacDonald; AutoNation earnings drop by Automotive News

Feb 13, 2024 17 min

Feb. 12, 2024 | Super Bowl auto ads; Tesla rakes in billions from other automakers

Feb. 12, 2024 | Super Bowl auto ads; Tesla rakes in billions from other automakers by Automotive News

Feb 12, 2024 19 min

Feb. 10, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Is Toyota ready to say ‘I told you so’ on EVs?

Feb. 10, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Is Toyota ready to say ‘I told you so’ on EVs? by Automotive News

Feb 10, 2024 26 min

Feb. 9, 2024 | Asbury’s net income nosedives; M5 CEO Lee Harkins

Feb. 9, 2024 | Asbury’s net income nosedives; M5 CEO Lee Harkins by Automotive News

Feb 09, 2024 14 min

Feb. 8, 2024 | Ford looks to smaller, affordable EVs; AutoFi CMO Kerri Wise

Feb. 8, 2024 | Ford looks to smaller, affordable EVs; AutoFi CMO Kerri Wise by Automotive News

Feb 08, 2024 22 min

Feb. 7, 2024 | Ford loses $500M in Q4; Nissan’s U.S. sales VP Judy Wheeler

Feb. 7, 2024 | Ford loses $500M in Q4; Nissan’s U.S. sales VP Judy Wheeler by Automotive News

Feb 07, 2024 20 min

Feb. 6, 2024 | Cox Automotive President Steve Rowley; Toyota may slow production

Feb. 6, 2024 | Cox Automotive President Steve Rowley; Toyota may slow production by Automotive News

Feb 06, 2024 18 min

Feb. 5, 2024 | Toyota’s Jack Hollis; Ford admits EV missteps

Feb. 5, 2024 | Toyota’s Jack Hollis; Ford admits EV missteps by Automotive News

Feb 05, 2024 20 min

Feb. 3, 2024 | Weekend Drive: NADA Show 2024; Toyota’s EV pace

Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive co-host Kellen Walker talk from the floor of the NADA Show in Las Vegas about Toyota’s electrification strategy, the growing political polarization around EVs and more. Plus, Automotive News Senior Editor Dan Shine and auto retail attorney Leonard Bellavia discuss highlights from this year’s NADA Show.

Feb 03, 2024 15 min

Feb. 2, 2024 | U.S. should pump brakes on EVs, say vast majority of dealers

More than 80 percent of dealers say the U.S. government is moving too fast on electric vehicles. General Motors says it is not giving up on driverless technology. Plus, Hireology CEO Adam Robinson and Walser Automotive Group’s Sherry Schultz talk about retailers’ struggles to recruit and retain workers in the high-tech era.

Feb 02, 2024 18 min

Feb. 1, 2024 | Lithia closes Pendragon megadeal; growing EV polarization

Lithia closes on its nearly $500 million purchase of UK retail group Pendragon. Toyota and Honda sales roll on in January, while Hyundai and Kia slip. Plus, Republican political consultant Mike Murphy joins the show to talk about how automakers and retailers can counteract growing polarization over EVs.

Feb 01, 2024 20 min