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.

April 18, 2025 | Nissan’s tariff silver lining; Interactive EQ CEO Napo Rumteen
Apr 18, 2025 – 18:35
April 17, 2025 | Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz interview; tariffs could force Ford to raise prices
Apr 17, 2025 – 22:49
April 16, 2025 | Civic hybrid production moving to U.S.; John Bozzella talks tariffs
Apr 16, 2025 – 14:38
April 15, 2025 | Magna CEO Swamy Kotagiri interview; Trump floats tariff exemptions
Apr 15, 2025 – 23:22
April 14, 2025 | Tariffs force shipment pauses; Woven by Toyota’s John Absmeier
Apr 14, 2025 – 16:08
Bonus episode: Tariff mechanics explained; Bernstein’s Daniel Roeska
Apr 13, 2025 – 08:59
April 12, 2025 | Weekend Drive: OPmobility CEO Laurent Favre talks tariffs
Apr 12, 2025 – 19:38
April 11, 2025 | Lincoln keeps importing Nautilus from China; Chariot Automotive’s Rex Gingerich
Apr 11, 2025 – 14:29
April 10, 2025 | President Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs; impacts on supplier M&A
Apr 10, 2025 – 21:53
April 9, 2025 | Canada, China hit back with countertariffs; Bernstein’s Daniel Roeska
Apr 9, 2025 – 19:32
April 8, 2025 | Tariff impacts on retail investments with Don Reese of Franchise Equity Partners
Apr 8, 2025 – 20:14
April 7, 2025 | Trump threatens additional 50% tariff on China; author Dan Albert
Apr 7, 2025 – 18:15
April 6, 2025 | Bonus episode: Congress Conversations explores tariffs
Apr 6, 2025 – 16:34
April 5, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Industry reacts to tariffs
Apr 5, 2025 – 23:02
April 4, 2025 | Stellantis lays off nearly 1,000; tariffs could be an opportunity for fixed ops
Apr 4, 2025 – 15:22
April 3, 2025 | Auto tariffs take effect; reaction from Seoul Mobility Show
Apr 3, 2025 – 17:40
April 2, 2025 | Detroit 3 want Canadian plants humming; Top 150 Dealership Groups
Apr 2, 2025 – 18:06
April 1, 2025 | Detroit 3 press Trump to temper tariffs; S&P Global Mobility’s Stephanie Brinley
Apr 1, 2025 – 22:58
March 31, 2025 | Trump ‘couldn’t care less’ if carmakers raise prices; Aurora Innovation’s Nat Beuse
Mar 31, 2025 – 19:20
March 30, 2025 | Bonus episode: Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Muñoz on tariffs; EV sales in 2025
Mar 30, 2025 – 11:06
March 29, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Tariff turmoil; GM Brennon White on additive manufacturing
Mar 29, 2025 – 19:15
March 28, 2025 | Trump wants auto loan interest deductions; retailers react to tariffs
Mar 28, 2025 – 16:57
March 27, 2025 | Auto tariffs coming April 3; Kia America COO Steve Center
Mar 27, 2025 – 14:50
March 26, 2025 | Nissan plans 10 new, refreshed models; BYD aims to double overseas sales
Mar 26, 2025 – 20:37
March 25, 2025 | Nvidia GTC spotlights auto tech; tariff confusion mounts
Mar 25, 2025 – 21:07
March 24, 2025 | Auto tariffs unlikely on April 2; Cloud Theory’s Rick Wainschel
Mar 24, 2025 – 17:52
March 23, 2025 | Bonus Episode: J.D. Power’s Doug Betts on the threat of tariffs
Mar 23, 2025 – 11:19
March 22, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Former EPA official reacts to Trump’s EV moves
Mar 22, 2025 – 19:56
March 21, 2025 | Anxiety grows over tariff crisis; how Fed rate decision affects F&I
Mar 21, 2025 – 17:21
March 20, 2025 | Cyberattack against 1,000 dealerships thwarted; Cox Automotive’s Erin Keating
Mar 20, 2025 – 20:03
March 19, 2025 | J.D. Power’s Doug Betts interview; Japan’s automakers brace for tariffs
Mar 19, 2025 – 20:51
March 18, 2025 | BYD’s battery bombshell; Amazon Autos’ Fan Jin interview Part Two
Mar 18, 2025 – 15:15
March 17, 2025 | Amazon Auto’s Fan Jin interview Part 1; Ford stockpiles parts
Mar 17, 2025 – 17:46
March 16, 2025 | Bonus episode: EVs other than Tesla surge; Leading Women panel
Mar 16, 2025 – 11:44
March 15, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Nissan’s surprising CEO change; trade chaos continues
Mar 15, 2025 – 19:15
March 14, 2025 | Detroit 3 scrutinize suppliers; Ford, Hireology team up on tech shortage
Mar 14, 2025 – 18:38
March 13, 2025 | Trump begins effort to roll back EV rules; Tesla brand damage
Mar 13, 2025 – 23:40
March 12, 2025 | Steel, aluminum tariffs take effect; Homayune Ghaussi
Mar 12, 2025 – 20:01
March 11, 2025 | Trump doubles planned tariffs on Canadian metals; GM’s Adam Rodriguez
Mar 11, 2025 – 17:00
March 10, 2025 | Asia reacts to tariff threats; Ford to inject up to $4.7 billion in Germany
Mar 10, 2025 – 20:39
March 9, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Fate of EVs under Trump; how tariffs could affect sticker prices
Mar 9, 2025 – 09:54
March 8, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Auto industry rides the tariff roller coaster
Mar 8, 2025 – 22:22
March 7, 2025 | Trump says tariffs could go higher; F&I offices react to import tax threats
Mar 7, 2025 – 16:39
March 6, 2025 | Industry embraces tariff reprieve; Cirba Solutions CEO David Klanecky
Mar 6, 2025 – 16:50
March 5, 2025 | Trump exempts autos from tariffs for one month; Alix Partners’ Martin French
Mar 5, 2025 – 18:22
March 4, 2025 | Trump’s tariffs take effect; S&P Global Mobility’s Stephanie Brinley talks impact
Mar 4, 2025 – 20:14
March 3, 2025 | Industry braces for possible tariffs; Hyundai, Kia keep sales streak going
Mar 3, 2025 – 18:37
March 2, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Cox Automotive’s Lori Wittman on DMS competition
Mar 2, 2025 – 15:55
March 1, 2025 | Weekend Drive: A sellers’ market for automaker CEOs
Mar 1, 2025 – 17:12
Feb. 28, 2025 | Jérémie Papin could serve as Nissan interim CEO; latest F&I trends
Feb 28, 2025 – 17:01

Recent Reviews

Jammed inbox

Great pod

Super informative
Fightinirish76

Good Source For News With One Major Annoyance

If you are a fan of the auto industry, this Podcast is probably for you. I enjoy the quick briefs about the happenings in the industry and the second-half interviews with leaders in the industry are usually interesting. My biggest gripe is that for a year a lengthy ad for their Driving to Zero sister Podcast series runs in the middle of every episode. Enough already...those who want to check out this Podcast would have already done so. Also, the commercial is already out of touch. Manufacturers are scaling back the move to EVs and sales are slowing.
KevLJen

Used to like it.

I listen to this podcast all the time. Thank you. Now I’m not anti EV, I own a hybrid and love it. But this podcast has become more of an EV propaganda outlet. You even make me listen to snippets of another podcast of another Eav related podcast. I’m going to sign off for a while.
LisaIsHereForIt

A must-listen for automotive news 🙌🏻

Daily Drive has quickly become a favorite in my feed! Jamie is a talented host, and I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations and insightful content. I truly learn something every time I listen!
Laurat5

Must for auto industry

Must for anyone in automotive industry
dmholcomb

Fantastic Podcast

Really enjoyed listening to this show. The December 2021 episode was very informative. If you are interested in a manufacturing podcast, check out a show I host — “The Right Direction Podcast” from Compass Precision.
Nuco

Venturing into the darkest corner of politics

Been listening all through the pandemic. Most episodes are great. But today they let the platform be taken over by a politician spouting bigoted and dehumanizing views
tabbish18

Trust Your Customer

The Mercedes episode with Drew Slaven and Jeff Swickard is the best car selling dialogue out there! Mercedes is leading the way in Dealer Trust!
JumadepeG

low quality audio

Good podcast with interesting interviews related with the automotive industry. Unfortunately the audio quality for the guess speakers is very low quality. Sounds like is recorded via a phone call. In 2020 there are better methods to record guess remotely.