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Automotive News Daily Drive

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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Update frequency
every day
Average duration
19 minutes
Episodes
717
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Sept. 6, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package; EV cutbacks

Sept. 6, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package; EV cutbacks

Automotive News’ Larry P. Vellequette and Hannah Lutz discuss Tesla’s proposal to give CEO Elon Musk a compensation package worth up to $1 trillion. They also talk about three automakers announcing E…

00:16:00  |   Sat 06 Sep 2025
Sept. 5, 2025 | ICE raids Hyundai plant, detains 450 workers; How to avoid F&I fraud

Sept. 5, 2025 | ICE raids Hyundai plant, detains 450 workers; How to avoid F&I fraud

U.S. immigration authorities carried out a raid at Hyundai Motor Group’s massive electric vehicle complex outside Savannah, Ga. Canada delays its EV mandate by one year. Plus, David Frontiera of Info…

00:17:46  |   Fri 05 Sep 2025
Sept. 4, 2025 | Sales fall for three Japanese automakers; state of trade talks with Canada

Sept. 4, 2025 | Sales fall for three Japanese automakers; state of trade talks with Canada

Three Japanese automakers see sales slip in August. Dealers are feeling gloomier than ever about EV markets. Plus, Automotive News Canada’s Greg Layson gives an update on trade talks starting up agai…

00:22:43  |   Thu 04 Sep 2025
Sept. 3, 2025 | U.S. Senate Candidate Mallory McMorrow Part 1; sales strong in August

Sept. 3, 2025 | U.S. Senate Candidate Mallory McMorrow Part 1; sales strong in August

Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow talks about her ideas for bolstering federal support for electric vehicle infrastructure, R&D and more. Several brands see strong sales in August. Plus, dealers a…

00:23:12  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
Sept. 2, 2025 | What tariff court ruling means for auto industry; Qualcomm’s Anshuman Saxena

Sept. 2, 2025 | What tariff court ruling means for auto industry; Qualcomm’s Anshuman Saxena

A court rules that most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs are illegal. JLR is hit by a cybersecurity incident, disrupting production and sales. Plus, Qualcomm’s Anshuman Saxena talks about the comp…

00:18:43  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
Aug. 31, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Abdul El-Sayed interview, Part 2

Aug. 31, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Abdul El-Sayed interview, Part 2

In the second and final portion of his interview with Automotive News’ Molly Boigon, U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed discusses the future of safety and emissions standards, changing attitude…

00:13:34  |   Sun 31 Aug 2025
Aug. 30,2025 | Weekend Drive: Trade bombshell?; UAW coverage over 90 years

Aug. 30,2025 | Weekend Drive: Trade bombshell?; UAW coverage over 90 years

Automotive News staff reporters Michael Martinez and Molly Boigon talk about the biggest news stories from the past week, including a portion of the U.S.-EU trade framework that could reshape safety …

00:19:55  |   Sat 30 Aug 2025
Aug. 29, 2025 | EU begins process to cut auto tariffs; F&I special coverage

Aug. 29, 2025 | EU begins process to cut auto tariffs; F&I special coverage

The European Commission says it would agree to remove tariffs on U.S. industrial goods to cut U.S. duties on European cars. Lana Payne is reelected president of Unifor. Plus, our own John Huetter and…

00:19:39  |   Fri 29 Aug 2025
Aug. 28, 2025 | Mercedes wants a Europe tariff deal; AAA’s Greg Brannon

Aug. 28, 2025 | Mercedes wants a Europe tariff deal; AAA’s Greg Brannon

Mercedes-Benz wants the U.S. and Europe to lower auto tariffs. AAA’s director of automotive research Greg Brannon talks about how driver-assistance systems fare in traffic. Plus, the UAW encounters a…

00:19:18  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
Aug. 27, 2025 | U.S. Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Part 1; AN 100th birthday

Aug. 27, 2025 | U.S. Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Part 1; AN 100th birthday

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, talks about his vision for a stronger American auto industry. Stellantis pays $190 million in U.S. fuel economy penalties. Plus…

00:25:02  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
Aug. 26, 2025 | Hyundai adds $5 billion in U.S. investments; AN Congress preview

Aug. 26, 2025 | Hyundai adds $5 billion in U.S. investments; AN Congress preview

Hyundai Motor Group is adding $5 billion of investments to its U.S. operations. California dealers sue Sony Honda over direct sales of Afeela electric vehicles. Plus, three industry experts scheduled…

00:20:02  |   Tue 26 Aug 2025
Aug. 25, 2025 | Nissan’s Christian Meunier; possible bombshell in EU trade framework

Aug. 25, 2025 | Nissan’s Christian Meunier; possible bombshell in EU trade framework

Nissan Americas Chairperson Christian Meunier joins the show to talk about how the Japanese automaker hopes to win back customers with a fresh lineup and more powertrain options. A possible bombshell…

00:19:28  |   Mon 25 Aug 2025
Aug. 24, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Autos Drive America CEO Jennifer Safavian; Slate’s Tisha Johnson

Aug. 24, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Autos Drive America CEO Jennifer Safavian; Slate’s Tisha Johnson

Jennifer Safavian, CEO of Autos Drive America, reacts to the latest developments in trade talks between the U.S. and EU. Plus, the conclusion of Automotive News Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff’s interv…

00:12:38  |   Sun 24 Aug 2025
Aug. 23, 2025 | Weekend Drive: EU trade framework; pessimism grows across industry

Aug. 23, 2025 | Weekend Drive: EU trade framework; pessimism grows across industry

Automotive News’ Hannah Lutz, director of technology and innovation coverage, and Staff Reporter Michael Martinez discuss the biggest auto industry news stories from the past week, including a new tr…

00:14:53  |   Sat 23 Aug 2025
Aug. 22, 2025 | How budget bill will affect F&I profits; Jeep revives the Cherokee

Aug. 22, 2025 | How budget bill will affect F&I profits; Jeep revives the Cherokee

Protective Asset Protection’s Rick Kurtz talks about how dealership finance and insurance offices can leverage the new tax deduction on auto loan interest. Industry groups react to the U.S. trade fra…

00:19:03  |   Fri 22 Aug 2025
Aug. 21, 2025 | Slate Auto’s Tisha Johnson; U.S., EU reach deal to cut tariffs

Aug. 21, 2025 | Slate Auto’s Tisha Johnson; U.S., EU reach deal to cut tariffs

Tisha Johnson, Slate Auto’s head of design, joins the show to talk about the low-cost electric pickup that can be customized and converted to an SUV. The U.S. and EU reach a deal that could cut auto …

00:25:09  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
Aug. 20, 2025 | Maserati’s Andrea Soriani; suppliers expect tough six months

Aug. 20, 2025 | Maserati’s Andrea Soriani; suppliers expect tough six months

Maserati North America chief Andrea Soriani talks about challenges and opportunities for the brand in an uncertain trade environment. Suppliers are more pessimistic about their companies’ overall per…

00:21:57  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
Aug. 19, 2025 | NADA’s Paul Metrey interview; new study finds dealers losing confidence in industry future

Aug. 19, 2025 | NADA’s Paul Metrey interview; new study finds dealers losing confidence in industry future

Paul Metrey, NADA executive vice president of public policy, talks about issues affecting retailers, from artificial intelligence to environmental regulations. The Automotive News Auto Industry Confi…

00:21:54  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
Aug. 18, 2025 | Automakers see future prospects degrade; ‘The Rideshare Guy’ Harry Campbell

Aug. 18, 2025 | Automakers see future prospects degrade; ‘The Rideshare Guy’ Harry Campbell

Automotive News’ inaugural Auto Industry Confidence Index shows automaker executives are upbeat about current business conditions but less optimistic about the future. Cleveland-Cliffs inks a multiye…

00:19:10  |   Mon 18 Aug 2025
Aug. 17, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Congresswoman Haley Stevens Part II

Aug. 17, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Congresswoman Haley Stevens Part II

In this second and final portion of this interview, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., discusses President Joe Biden’s push for electric vehicle adoption, as well as how policymakers can protect the U…

00:12:55  |   Sun 17 Aug 2025
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