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
588 episodes
April 27, 2025 | Bonus episode: Subaru Canada CEO Tomohiro Kubota on cutting U.S. imports
Tomohiro Kubota, CEO of Subaru Canada, talks about shaking up the company’s mix of imports from assembly plants in the U.S. and Japan amid tariffs. Plus, Automotive News Staf...
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April 26, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Level setting on tariffs
Automotive News Staff Reporter John Irwin talks about the latest tariff news and what to expect when rules about parts duties roll out in the coming days.
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April 25, 2025 | How tariffs affect F&I; U.S. DOT kicks off driverless push
Protective Asset Protection’s Paul McCarthy talks about how tariff ripples are being felt in dealership F&I offices. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveils an
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April 24, 2025 | Nissan faces $5.3 billion loss; Tesla’s tumbling sales and earnings
Nissan is staring at the possibility of a $5.3 billion net loss. Hyundai shifts some Mexi...
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April 23, 2025 | Tesla earnings plummet; Wayve’s Kaity Fischer
Tesla says first-quarter net income fell 71 percent. A U.S. auto industry coalition tells the White House that parts tariffs will cause
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April 22, 2025 | A3 President Jeff Burnstein; tariffs dent global production outlook
Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation, talks about the future of robotics in the auto industry and the upcoming Automate 2025 show in Detroit.
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April 21, 2025 | Nissan sales boss Vinay Shahani on brand potential; Tesla faces ‘code red’
Nissan executive Vinay Shahani joins Daily Drive from New York. Tesla faces brand challenge heading into earnings. Plus, an
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April 20, 2025 | Bonus episode: Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz talks Amazon partnership
Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Muñoz discusses the status of the automaker’s partnership with Amazon Autos, which this week announced that it is now offering leases through the online car shopping platform. Plus, industry experts discuss vehicle afford...
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April 19, 2025 | Weekend Drive: U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno; N.Y. auto show
U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, a former auto dealer, talks tariffs, electric vehicle policy and other issues facing the industry. Plus, Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker talk about the biggest news out ...
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April 18, 2025 | Nissan’s tariff silver lining; Interactive EQ CEO Napo Rumteen
The Trump administration’s sweeping war on imports could alleviate one of Nissan’s biggest manufacturing migraines. GM and Honda see EV gains as Tesla and Rivian slip. Plus, Interactive EQ CEO Napo Rumteen talks about the importance of soft ski...
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April 17, 2025 | Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz interview; tariffs could force Ford to raise prices
Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Muñoz joins Daily Drive from the New York International Auto Show. Ford might raise prices in May if tariffs continue. Plus,
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April 16, 2025 | Civic hybrid production moving to U.S.; John Bozzella talks tariffs
Honda confirms plans to move production of its Civic hybrid to the U.S. Hyundai plans to “sell like hell” to
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April 15, 2025 | Magna CEO Swamy Kotagiri interview; Trump floats tariff exemptions
Magna International CEO Swamy Kotagiri joins the show to talk about why he thinks this tariff environment is untenable for the auto industry in the long term. Pre...
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April 14, 2025 | Tariffs force shipment pauses; Woven by Toyota’s John Absmeier
Tariffs force Mitsubishi to hold vehicles at U.S. ports. General Motors will idle its CAMI BrightDrop plant in Ontario for five months. Plus, John Absmeier, chief technology officer of Woven by Toyota, gives an update on the unit’s progress tow...
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Bonus episode: Tariff mechanics explained; Bernstein’s Daniel Roeska
Hannah Lutz, Automotive News deputy editor of technology and innovation, breaks down the mechanics of tariffs on global vehicle and parts imports. Plus, Daniel Roeska, managing director of U.S. automotive research at Bernstein, talks abou...
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April 11, 2025 | Lincoln keeps importing Nautilus from China; Chariot Automotive’s Rex Gingerich
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April 8, 2025 | Tariff impacts on retail investments with Don Reese of Franchise Equity Partners
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April 6, 2025 | Bonus episode: Congress Conversations explores tariffs
Industry insiders react to new 25 percent auto tariffs on this week’s Automotive News Congress Conversations livestream. Plus, Hyundai executives discuss the business case for racing.
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