1. EachPod

Automotive News Daily Drive - Podcast

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.

Automotive Daily News Business News News Business
Update frequency
every day
Average duration
19 minutes
Episodes
718
Years Active
2023 - 2025
Share to:
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
Aug. 16, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Ford’s latest ‘Model T moment;’ SDVs gain momentum

Aug. 16, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Ford’s latest ‘Model T moment;’ SDVs gain momentum

Automotive News staff reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Molly Boigon join the show to talk about whether Ford can reinvent vehicle assembly in its bid to compete with China. They also discuss the tr…

00:24:25  |   Sat 16 Aug 2025
Aug. 15, 2025 | Jeep revs up Hemi offerings; TechForce CEO Jennifer Maher

Aug. 15, 2025 | Jeep revs up Hemi offerings; TechForce CEO Jennifer Maher

Jeep is restoring the Hemi V-8 after its electric vehicle push. VinFast will spin off assets in a $1.5 billion deal with its founder. Plus, TechForce Foundation CEO Jennifer Maher talks about efforts…

00:18:38  |   Fri 15 Aug 2025
Aug. 14, 2025 | EV registrations rise, share drops; Monterey Car Week preview

Aug. 14, 2025 | EV registrations rise, share drops; Monterey Car Week preview

Electric vehicle registrations rise in June, but U.S. market share drops. Automaker incentives are on the rise in August. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Carly Schaffner joins the show from Mont…

00:20:53  |   Thu 14 Aug 2025
Aug. 13, 2025 | U.S. auto exports to Canada plummet; Gabe Klein talks EV rollback

Aug. 13, 2025 | U.S. auto exports to Canada plummet; Gabe Klein talks EV rollback

Canada imported more vehicles from Mexico than the United States in June for the first time in three decades. Suppliers continue to push tariffs costs to automakers. Plus, Gabe Klein, the former head…

00:18:05  |   Wed 13 Aug 2025
Aug. 12, 2025 | Ford’s big EV bet; Unifor President Lana Payne

Aug. 12, 2025 | Ford’s big EV bet; Unifor President Lana Payne

Ford bets big on a midsize EV pickup and a new assembly process. GM eyes a return to driverless cars. Plus, Unifor President Lana Payne talks about the high stakes for the North American auto industr…

00:24:29  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
Aug. 11, 2025 | Rep. Haley Stevens discusses threat from China; CATL idles lithium mine

Aug. 11, 2025 | Rep. Haley Stevens discusses threat from China; CATL idles lithium mine

Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) joins the show to talk about increasing competition from China and the state of the auto industry as Washington swerves. The global lithium market soars after CA…

00:20:08  |   Mon 11 Aug 2025
Aug. 10, 2025 | Bonus Episode: EV startups struggle under Trump administration

Aug. 10, 2025 | Bonus Episode: EV startups struggle under Trump administration

Rivian and Lucid this past week showed signs of trouble for EV startups under President Donald Trump’s policies. Plus, Roger Penske’s IndyCar Series is distancing itself from a post by the Department…

00:07:55  |   Sun 10 Aug 2025
Aug. 9, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Michelle Krebs talks EV climate, UAW turmoil

Aug. 9, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Michelle Krebs talks EV climate, UAW turmoil

Retired automotive analyst Michelle Krebs guest co-hosts the show from Automotive News’ offices in Detroit. She and Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker discuss the week’s biggest news stories, including c…

00:07:25  |   Sat 09 Aug 2025
Aug. 8, 2025 | Ford delays EV pickup; AI in the service drive

Aug. 8, 2025 | Ford delays EV pickup; AI in the service drive

Ford is once again delaying two of its next-generation electric vehicles, including its upcoming EV pickup. General Motors will reportedly import EV batteries from China’s CATL. Plus, Charisma Commun…

00:16:54  |   Fri 08 Aug 2025
Aug. 7, 2025 | Tariffs to slash UAW profit-sharing checks; GM, Hyundai to develop vehicles together

Aug. 7, 2025 | Tariffs to slash UAW profit-sharing checks; GM, Hyundai to develop vehicles together

Automotive News Staff Reporter Michael Martinez talks about how tariffs stand to cut UAW profit-sharing checks by thousands of dollars, as well as the growing effort to oust union President Shawn Fai…

00:18:05  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
Aug. 6, 2025 | California emissions rules stick with six automakers; Honda profits tumble

Aug. 6, 2025 | California emissions rules stick with six automakers; Honda profits tumble

Alix Partners’ Shea Burns talks about the six automakers that have legal agreements with California to keep emissions low and what President Donald Trump’s environmental policy changes mean for them.…

00:22:42  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
Aug. 5, 2025 | Mazda blames tariffs for loss; automakers pull back hydrogen plans

Aug. 5, 2025 | Mazda blames tariffs for loss; automakers pull back hydrogen plans

Mazda tumbles to a loss in the latest quarter as the import-dependent Japanese automaker grapples with U.S. tariffs. Rivian sues Ohio over its direct-sales ban that exempts Tesla. Plus, Automotive Ne…

00:18:25  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
Aug. 4, 2025 | Amazon Autos starts used-vehicle sales; Plus CEO David Liu

Aug. 4, 2025 | Amazon Autos starts used-vehicle sales; Plus CEO David Liu

Amazon is expanding its online car-shopping platform to include used and certified pre-owned vehicles. Tesla CEO Elon Musk gets his payday. Plus, David Liu, CEO of self-driving company Plus, talks ab…

00:18:40  |   Mon 04 Aug 2025
Aug. 3, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Impact of trade deals; angry customer takes dealership’s name

Aug. 3, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Impact of trade deals; angry customer takes dealership’s name

Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions talks with Automotive News’ Hannah Lutz about the impact of new U.S. trade deals on the automotive market. Plus, a look at how one woman in Ohio tried to reclaim…

00:08:04  |   Sun 03 Aug 2025
Aug. 2, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Sales gains under unusual conditions; trade deals

Aug. 2, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Sales gains under unusual conditions; trade deals

Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker and Automotive News Staff Reporter Larry P. Vellequette discuss strong sales gains in June amid unusual market conditions, a string of new U.S. trade deals, and more.

00:20:56  |   Sat 02 Aug 2025
Aug. 1, 2025 | Canada to see 35 percent tariffs; how lenders can gain from auto refinancing

Aug. 1, 2025 | Canada to see 35 percent tariffs; how lenders can gain from auto refinancing

President Donald Trump enacts 35 percent tariffs on Canada while giving Mexico a reprieve. Unusual market conditions drive higher July sales for several automakers. Plus, TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant…

00:18:08  |   Fri 01 Aug 2025
July 31, 2025 | GM CEO Mary Barra’s leadership through change; Ford posts loss

July 31, 2025 | GM CEO Mary Barra’s leadership through change; Ford posts loss

Automotive News Staff Reporter Lindsay VanHulle talks about her profile of General Motors CEO Mary Barra, who will receive a Centennial Award as part of Automotive News’ 100th anniversary. Ford swing…

00:19:32  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
July 30, 2025 | Toyota shrugs off tariffs; the engine’s impact on U.S. car culture

July 30, 2025 | Toyota shrugs off tariffs; the engine’s impact on U.S. car culture

Despite steep tariffs, Toyota’s auto exports to the U.S. keep climbing and have helped drive record sales for the world’s biggest automaker. Mercedes pauses EV orders in the U.S. Plus, Automotive New…

00:16:27  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
July 29, 2025 | Stellantis braces for $1.4 billion tariff hit; stop-start technology under fire

July 29, 2025 | Stellantis braces for $1.4 billion tariff hit; stop-start technology under fire

Stellantis expects tariffs to take a $1.4 billion bite out of profits in the second half. Ford opens a $3 billion credit line ahead of its earnings report. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Molly …

00:17:39  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are the property of Automotive News. This content is not affiliated with or endorsed by eachpod.com.