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
633 episodes
June 12, 2025 | Openlane CEO Peter Kelly interview; auto industry most vulnerable in 2025
Openlane CEO Peter Kelly talks about the digital wholesaler’s view of tariffs as well as the benefits and shortcomings of artificial intelligence technologies. A survey finds the auto industry is the most vulnerable to
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June 11, 2025 | U.S., China reach rare-earths framework; Telemetry’s Sam Abuelsamid
The U.S. reaches a trade framework with China to ease the rare-earths shortage. GM makes a
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June 10, 2025 | China eases some rare-earth approvals; Evolution Co-Founder Dean Evans
Chinese officials say they are willing to fast-track approval of rare-earth exports to eligible users in the European Union. Hyundai reportedly has a
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June 9, 2025 | Auto shipments plummet amid tariffs; MIT’s Bryan Reimer
The number of cars being shipped to the U.S. via sea routes has plunged as a result of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported vehicle...
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June 7, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Stellantis design chief Ralph Gilles interview
Ralph Gilles, Stellantis chief design officer, talks about the past and future of Chrysler design as the brand celebrates its centennial. Supply chain executives and experts discuss tariff impacts.
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June 6, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Implications of Trump, Musk feud for auto industry
Omari Gardner, director of content and commentary, discusses the deeper impacts of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s fallout with President Donald Trump. Plus, Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker talk about the China rare-eart...
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June 6, 2025 | Trump, Musk go from joyride to road rage; tariff effects on auto finance
President Donald Trump threatens subsidies and contracts for Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s companies amid their public falling-out. The U.S.
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June 5, 2025 | Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell interview; Canada auto exports plummet
CEO Christine Feuell talks about Chrysler’s centennial and her expectations for the brand in the coming years. President Trump’s tariffs<...
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June 4, 2025 | Rare-earth shortage shutters plants; impacts of tariff turmoil on supply chain
A rare-earth shortage forces supplier plants in Europe to shut down. U.S. s...
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June 3, 2025 | EV interest hits six-year low; LG Energy Solution’s Bob Lee
Interest in electric vehicles has sunk to its lowest level since 2019. May sales gains cou...
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June 2, 2025 | American Honda’s Lance Woelfer; Trump plans to double steel tariffs
Lance Woelfer, American Honda’s vice president of auto sales, joins the show from the Detroit Grand Prix. President Trump plans to double steel tariffs. Plus, aut...
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June 1, 2025 | Bonus Episode: A2MAC1 CEO Patrick Katenkamp interview
A2MAC1 CEO Patrick Katenkamp talks about how the French automotive tech firm is building its presence in the U.S. Plus, Automotive News Director of Tech and Innovation Coverage Hannah Lutz breaks down the latest tariff news.
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May 31, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Washington whiplash and tariff tumult
Omari Gardner, Automotive News director of content and commentary, talks about how all of the activity in Washington, D.C. is trickling down to the auto industry. Plus, Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Executive Producer Jake ...
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May 30, 2025 | Court halts tariff ruling; Rex Gingerich of Chariot Automotive Group
A day after being deemed illegal, many tariffs are temporarily back in place. Ford Chairman Bill Ford says the “Big Beautiful Bill” would
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May 29, 2025 | Musk leaves Trump administration; court blocks tariffs
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration. A trade court blocks Pr...
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May 28, 2025 | Stellantis picks Filosa as CEO; Presidio President George Karolis
After a six-month search, Stellantis chooses Antonio Filosa as its new CEO. Nissan looks for a
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May 27, 2025 | Toyota Motor North America CEO Ted Ogawa interview; Trump backs Nippon, U.S. Steel deal
Ted Ogawa, CEO of Toyota Motor North America, joins the show for an exclusive interview about how the company is navigating tariffs. In a major reversal, President Donald Trump backs
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May 25, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Honda Indiana plant grows amid tariffs; DEI in auto industry
Roxanna Metz, plant lead of Honda’s Indiana Auto Plant, talks about plans for Civic Hybrid production to move back to the plant amid tariffs. Plus, Alicia Davis, Chief Strategy Officer for Lear Corp., addresses issues surrounding diversity, equ...
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May 24, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Retail experts talk tariff impacts on dealers
A panel of retail experts discuss how auto dealers are reacting to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and what they expect in the coming months. Plus, Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker talk about so...
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May 23, 2025 | Bill to end state emissions rules clears Senate; Informed.IQ’s Tom Oscherwitz
The U.S. Senate sends a bill to end California’s gasoline car ban to President Trump’s desk. Canadian auto leaders
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May 22, 2025 | Hyundai’s Claudia Marquez on leadership, unlikely journey in auto industry
Hyundai Motor America COO Claudia Marquez talks about her unexpected rise through automotive leadership and her approach to leadership in 2025. U.S. automakers want
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May 21, 2025 | Chrysler, Alfa Romeo CEO Chris Feuell interview; dealers down on tariffs
Chris Feuell, CEO of Chrysler and Alfa Romeo, talks about the hunt for a new Stellantis CEO and why her brands have no plans to pass tariff costs on to customers. Despite jumps in sales and profits,
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May 20, 2025 | Linamar Executive Chair Linda Hasenfratz; U.S. targets Biden-era emissions rules
Linamar Executive Chair Linda Hasenfratz talks about the need for strong leadership in the auto industry through uncertain times. Automakers ...
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