Automotive News Daily Drive
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Updated about 7 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 (972)
Jan. 1, 2024 | Government's role in auto industry in 2023
Automotive News reporter Audrey LaForest discusses the biggest stories and trends related to government regulation of the auto industry in 2023, the first full year of new rules under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Dec. 29, 2023 | Automotive retail 2023 year in review
Automotive News senior editors Melissa Burden and Dan Shine discuss the biggest auto retail stories in 2023, including increasing pessimism among dealers, marquee mergers and acquisitions, and the impact of the UAW strike on service departments.
Dec. 28, 2023 | Autonomous vehicles 2023 year in review
Automotive News tech and innovation team leader Pete Bigelow talks about the biggest stories in 2023 related to autonomous vehicles, including Cruise's safety crisis and how other robotaxi companies hope to avoid similar existential problems.
Dec. 27, 2023 | Electric vehicles 2023 year in review
Automotive News electrification reporter Hannah Lutz discusses how electric vehicles fared in 2023 and the biggest ongoing pain points for adoption.
Dec. 26, 2023 | Tesla, Lucid, and Rivian 2023 year in review
Laurence Iliff, who covers Tesla and Silicon Valley for Automotive News, talks about the year that Tesla had in 2023. He talks about its price cuts and legal battles over its driver assistance systems. Plus, he discusses the diverging fortunes of two other EV startups, Lucid and Rivian.
Dec. 25, 2023 | Hyundai and Kia 2023 year in review
Carly Schaffner, who covers Hyundai and Kia for Automotive News, discusses the brands' year in 2023, including the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act tax credits on their EV sales. Plus, Hyundai's landmark deal with Amazon to help sell its vehicles online.
Dec. 22, 2023 | Some GM, Ford EVs to lose tax credit; Toyota, VW year in review
Dec. 22, 2023 | Some GM, Ford EVs to lose tax credit; Toyota, VW year in review by Automotive News
Dec. 21, 2023 | Dealership profits falling; Stellantis year in review
Dec. 21, 2023 | Dealership profits falling; Stellantis year in review by Automotive News
Dec. 20, 2023 | Half of Buick’s dealerships leave brand; GM year in review
Dec. 20, 2023 | Half of Buick’s dealerships leave brand; GM year in review by Automotive News
Dec. 19, 2023 | Tesla boosts hourly wages; Ford's year in 2023
Dec. 19, 2023 | Tesla boosts hourly wages; Ford's year in 2023 by Automotive News
Dec. 18, 2023 | Tesla Model 3 losing EV tax credit; UAW's year in 2023
Dec. 18, 2023 | Tesla Model 3 losing EV tax credit; UAW's year in 2023 by Automotive News
Dec. 15, 2023 | GM lays off 1,300 workers; auto lending expectations in 2024
General Motors is laying off more than 1,300 employees at two manufacturing plants in Michigan. Tesla avoids a recall in Europe over Autopilot safety issues. Plus, Equifax General Manager of Automotive Lena Bourgeois talks about what to expect with auto lending in 2024.
Dec. 14, 2023 | Cruise fires 9 leaders, will slash work force; Cybertruck features
Cruise has fired 9 top leaders and is slashing 24 percent of its full-time work force. Rivian lands a pilot deal to supply commercial vehicles to AT&T. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff talks about some of the most notable features in the Tesla Cybertruck.
Dec. 13, 2023 | GM names new NA chief; how China is reacting to EV tax credit rules
General Motors has named Marissa West as president of North America. Tesla recalls more than 2 million vehicles for Autopilot safety flaws. Plus, Dunne Insights CEO Michael Dunne talks about tensions between China and the U.S. related to EV tax credit rules.
Dec. 12, 2023 | Ford slashes F-150 Lightning production; UP.Labs President Katelyn Foley
Ford will cut F-150 Lightning production in half next year. The UAW files unfair labor charges against three non-union automakers. Plus, UP.Labs President Katelyn Foley talks about developing startups for companies including Porsche.
Dec. 11, 2023 | Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro; new-vehicle inventory continues to grow
Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro joins the show to talk about demand for electric vehicles and what it means for the automaker’s electrification strategy. New-vehicle inventory grows again in November. Plus, battery startup Our Next Energy replaces its founder with a new CEO.
Dec. 8, 2023 | Stellantis cuts jobs at 2 Jeep plants; dealers pessimistic going into 2024
Dec. 8, 2023 | Stellantis cuts jobs at 2 Jeep plants; dealers pessimistic going into 2024 by Automotive News
Dec. 7, 2023 | UAW signs 1,000 VW workers in TN; CES 2024 preview
Dec. 7, 2023 | UAW signs 1,000 VW workers in TN; CES 2024 preview by Automotive News
Dec. 6, 2023 | Hyundai Motor America CMO Angela Zepeda; Stellantis says EVs profitable
Dec. 6, 2023 | Hyundai Motor America CMO Angela Zepeda; Stellantis says EVs profitable by Automotive News
Dec. 5, 2023 | Cox Automotive’s Manheim exiting Canada; Dealership consolidation
Dec. 5, 2023 | Cox Automotive’s Manheim exiting Canada; Dealership consolidation by Automotive News
Dec. 4, 2023 | Ford U.S. sales dip; AV safety critic talks Cruise crisis
Dec. 4, 2023 | Ford U.S. sales dip; AV safety critic talks Cruise crisis by Automotive News
Dec. 1, 2023 | November sales start fast; customers get first Tesla Cybertrucks
Dec. 1, 2023 | November sales start fast; customers get first Tesla Cybertrucks by Automotive News
Nov. 30, 2023 | Aldo Kamper comes home to ams OSRAM to deal with debt
Nov. 30, 2023 | Aldo Kamper comes home to ams OSRAM to deal with debt by Automotive News
Nov. 29, 2023 | GM raises dividend despite $1.1 billion cost of UAW strike
Nov. 29, 2023 | GM raises dividend despite $1.1 billion cost of UAW strike by Automotive News
Nov. 28, 2023 | Nikola CEO Steve Girsky aims for zero-emission hauling
Nov. 28, 2023 | Nikola CEO Steve Girsky aims for zero-emission hauling by Automotive News