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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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

Jan. 31, 2024 | EV sales drop in California; GoJo Auto CEO Amanda Gordon

Jan. 31, 2024 | EV sales drop in California; GoJo Auto CEO Amanda Gordon by Automotive News

Jan 31, 2024 16 min

Jan. 30, 2024 | GM’s big hybrid reversal; McKinsey’s Russell Hensley

Jan. 30, 2024 | GM’s big hybrid reversal; McKinsey’s Russell Hensley by Automotive News

Jan 30, 2024 20 min

Jan. 29, 2024 | Lincoln President Dianne Craig on trimming retail network

Lincoln President Dianne Craig talks about the brand’s mission to slim down its dealer network and how it is choosing which stores to cut. Toyota suspends shipments of several vehicles with diesel engines after testing irregularities. And Rivian lands a longtime Apple developer for its top product post.

Jan 29, 2024 17 min

Jan. 27, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Can Stellantis pull off EV strategy? NADA preview

Jan. 27, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Can Stellantis pull off EV strategy? NADA preview by Automotive News

Jan 27, 2024 20 min

Jan. 26, 2024 | Lincoln to drop 100 more stores; student loan payments challenge F&I

Jan. 26, 2024 | Lincoln to drop 100 more stores; student loan payments challenge F&I by Automotive News

Jan 26, 2024 16 min

Jan. 25, 2024 | Tesla profits plunge; GM, Honda hydrogen joint venture reaches production

Jan. 25, 2024 | Tesla profits plunge; GM, Honda hydrogen joint venture reaches production by Automotive News

Jan 25, 2024 19 min

Jan. 24, 2024 | Tesla plans $25K EV; Pronto CEO Anthony Levandowski

Jan. 24, 2024 | Tesla plans $25K EV; Pronto CEO Anthony Levandowski by Automotive News

Jan 24, 2024 18 min

Jan. 23, 2024 | Vroom screeches to a halt; AUO’s Arun Mahapatra talks screen evolution

Jan. 23, 2024 | Vroom screeches to a halt; AUO’s Arun Mahapatra talks screen evolution by Automotive News

Jan 23, 2024 18 min

Jan. 22, 2024 | Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida; Stellantis to launch up to 8 EVs on new platform

Jan. 22, 2024 | Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida; Stellantis to launch up to 8 EVs on new platform by Automotive News

Jan 22, 2024 23 min