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.
Episodes
863 episodes
Feb. 10, 2026 | Lance Woelfer on Honda's fresh lineup strategy; Trump threatens Gordie Howe Bridge
Lance Woelfer, vice president of automobile sales for American Honda, discusses how the company plans to grow in a contracting market with its refreshed lineup and flexi...
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Feb. 9, 2026 | Toyota Highlander goes electric; TrueCar founder Scott Painter on his comeback
The Toyota Highlander nameplate is going all-electric for 2027. While
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Feb. 8, 2026 | Bonus Episode: More from NASCAR Champ Joey Logano
In the second and final part of Automotive News’ interview with three-time NACSAR champion Joey Logano, he talks more about his ownership stake in with Huntersville Ford and whether he plans to be in the auto retail business for the long haul.&...
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Feb. 7, 2026 | Weekend Drive: NADA 2026 wrap-up; UAW-VW deal
Automotive News’ Michael Martinez and Larry P. Vellequette discuss the week’s biggest stories from the NADA Show in Las Vegas, including
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February 6, 2026 | Cox Automotive's Steve Rowley on AI revolution; Toyota names new CEO
Cox Automotive President Steve Rowley joins Daily Drive from the NADA Show 2026 to talk about how the AI revolution is transforming dealerships.
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Feb. 5, 2026 | Meet Megan and Lauren: dealership AI avatars; UAW, VW reach tentative deal
Automotive News Retail Tech Reporter Mark Hollmer talks about how dealerships are starting to use AI avatars in their customer service. The UAW and Volkswag...
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Feb. 4, 2026 | NASCAR champ Joey Logano on Ford dealership partnership; J.D. Power profit forecast
Three-time NASCAR champion Joey Logano discusses his partnership with Huntersville Ford and why he’s getting into automotive retail. J.D. Power expects U.S.
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Feb. 3, 2026 | Hyundai, Kia set January sales records; Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell
Hyundai and Kia post record January sales driven by hybrids and crossovers. Consumer Reports crowns nine hybrids in its
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Feb. 2, 2026 | Dealers worry about economy ahead of NADA Show; Bosch cuts 13K jobs
Automotive News Retail Reporter Paige Hodder discusses the 2026 Dealer Outlook Survey and how dealers are navigating economic uncertainty heading into t...
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Feb. 1, 2026 | Bonus Episode: MADD’s Stephanie Manning on impairment tech roadblocks
In the second and final part of Automotive News Tech Reporter Molly Boigon’s interview with Stephanie Manning, Chief Government Affairs Officer for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, they discuss the roadblocks to
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Jan. 31, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Tesla ditches Model S/X; 2026 NADA preview
Automotive News' Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss Tesla ending Model S and Model X production for Optimus robots, Hyundai axing the Santa Cruz after one generation, and what to expect at next week's NADA Show in Las Vegas—from ...
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Jan. 30, 2026 | Tesla-SpaceX merger talk; car buyer satisfaction
Elon Musk is weighing a potential SpaceX-Tesla merger ahead of a planned public offering that could raise $50 billion.
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Jan. 29, 2026 | Tesla axes Model S and Model X; why kei cars are “doomed” in U.S.
Tesla is ending production of its Model S and Model X to make room for a humanoid robot factory as the company shifts from being a ...
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Jan. 28, 2026 | MADD pushes impairment tech mandate; GM cuts Oshawa shift
MADD’s Stephanie Manning explains why she thinks impairment prevention technology is “the next seatbelt.” General Motors is
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Jan. 27, 2026 | Ancor CEO: “Data is king”; Hyundai, Kia face new disadvantage
Ancor CEO Jose Flores explains why data management is the overlooked key to the software-defined vehicle era and why companies are “bleeding profit, trust and time” by treating data as back-office compliance.
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Jan. 26, 2026 | Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs; AWS on AI timelines
President Donald Trump threatens Canada with 100 percent tariffs over its new trade deal with China that includes electric vehicles. Volksw...
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Jan. 25, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Lincoln President Joaquin Nuño-Whelan on growth plans
Lincoln President Joaquin Nuño-Whelan talks about the brand’s plan to grow sales in 2026 despite losing the Corsair crossover, future product direct...
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Jan. 24, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Trump reloads trade chaos; Lincoln's growth bet
Automotive News’ Larry Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss President Donald Trump’s whiplash on European tariffs, the latest...
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Jan. 23, 2026 | Tesla launches robotaxis without safety monitors; F&I cash deal
Tesla finally launches robotaxi rides without safety monitors in Austin, years after Elon Musk’s predictions.
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Jan. 22, 2026 | GM moves Buick out of China; Karma's product reinvention
GM shifts production of its Buick compact crossover out of China and into the U.S. starting in 2028. Cash buyers are
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Jan. 21, 2026 | Hyundai’s market value surge; Teradar's Matt Carey on sensors
Hyundai’s market value surges, overtaking General Motors to become the world’s fourth-most valuable automaker.
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Jan. 20, 2026 | Trump's Greenland tariff threat; software-defined vehicles arrive
President Donald Trump announces new tariffs on eight European nations
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Jan. 18, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Trump, EVs and state-level incentives
In this second and final portion of his interview with Daily Drive Executive Producer Jake Neher, EVs for All America CEO Mike Murphy explains...
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