Automotive News Daily Drive

March 23, 2025 | Bonus Episode: J.D. Power’s Doug Betts on the threat of tariffs 23.03.2025 11:19 ↓

Doug Betts, president of J.D. Power’s automotive division, talks about the likely impacts of President Trump’s planned tariffs and what they could mean for automakers.

March 16, 2025 | Bonus episode: EVs other than Tesla surge; Leading Women panel 16.03.2025 11:44 ↓

Automotive News Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff talks about the latest electric vehicle registration numbers, which show legacy automakers continuing to eat into Tesla’s share of the EV market. Plus, a handful of honorees of this year’s Automotive News 100 Leading Women program discuss their careers and the status and impact of women in the industry.

March 12, 2025 | Steel, aluminum tariffs take effect; Homayune Ghaussi 12.03.2025 20:01 ↓

Steel and aluminum tariffs take effect but President Trump backs down on his threat to double them. Tesla’s registrations sink, a sign of possible brand damage. Plus, Homayune Ghaussi, partner at Warner Norcross + Judd and chair of the firm’s Supply Chain Industry Group, talks about the new metal duties and their likely impact on the auto industry.

March 9, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Fate of EVs under Trump; how tariffs could affect sticker prices 09.03.2025 9:54 ↓

Martin French of Berylls by AlixPartners discusses his expectations for electric vehicle production and demand under a second Trump administration. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Molly Boigon talks about how tariff costs could travel all the way down to the consumer and what that might mean for dealers and automakers.

March 4, 2025 | Trump’s tariffs take effect; S&P Global Mobility’s Stephanie Brinley talks impact 04.03.2025 20:14 ↓

President Trump’s tariffs take effect, upending North America’s complex automotive supply chains. The new duties could cost Stellantis and Volkswagen alone billions of dollars in earnings. S&P Global Mobility analyst Stephanie Brinley talks about what we know so far about the impact of new tariffs on the industry.

March 2, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Cox Automotive’s Lori Wittman on DMS competition 02.03.2025 15:55 ↓

Lori Wittman, Cox Automotive president of retail solutions, talks about the competitive dynamics in the dealership management system market. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Larry P. Vellequette explains how one dealership is finding innovative ways to improve customer retention.