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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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 …