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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.

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Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Jan. 8, 2024 | Should U.S. auto industry be 'terrified' of BYD, Chinese rivals? 08.01.2024

Jan. 8, 2024 | Should U.S. auto industry be 'terrified' of BYD, Chinese rivals? by Automotive News

Jan. 6, 2024 | Weekend Drive: CES preview; strong Q4 sales 06.01.2024

Jan. 6, 2024 | Weekend Drive: CES preview; strong Q4 sales by Automotive News

Jan. 5, 2024 | U.S. auto market reaches post-COVID high; F&I trends in 2024 05.01.2024

Jan. 5, 2024 | U.S. auto market reaches post-COVID high; F&I trends in 2024 by Automotive News

Jan. 4, 2024 | $1 Chevy Tahoe prank sends up red flags for retail tech and ChatGPT 04.01.2024

Jan. 4, 2024 | $1 Chevy Tahoe prank sends up red flags for retail tech and ChatGPT by Automotive News

Jan. 3, 2024 | Final 2023 sales results start rolling in; Clarios CEO Mark Wallace 03.01.2024

Jan. 3, 2024 | Final 2023 sales results start rolling in; Clarios CEO Mark Wallace by Automotive News

Jan. 2, 2024 | Cox chief economist gives outlook for 2024; BYD gains momentum on Tesla 02.01.2024

Jan. 2, 2024 | Cox chief economist gives outlook for 2024; BYD gains momentum on Tesla by Automotive News

Jan. 1, 2024 | Government's role in auto industry in 2023 01.01.2024

Automotive News reporter Audrey LaForest discusses the biggest stories and trends related to government regulation of the auto industry in 2023, the first full year of new rules under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Dec. 29, 2023 | Automotive retail 2023 year in review 29.12.2023

Automotive News senior editors Melissa Burden and Dan Shine discuss the biggest auto retail stories in 2023, including increasing pessimism among dealers, marquee mergers and acquisitions, and the impact of the UAW strike on service departments.

Dec. 28, 2023 | Autonomous vehicles 2023 year in review 28.12.2023

Automotive News tech and innovation team leader Pete Bigelow talks about the biggest stories in 2023 related to autonomous vehicles, including Cruise's safety crisis and how other robotaxi companies hope to avoid similar existential problems.

Dec. 27, 2023 | Electric vehicles 2023 year in review 27.12.2023

Automotive News electrification reporter Hannah Lutz discusses how electric vehicles fared in 2023 and the biggest ongoing pain points for adoption.

Dec. 26, 2023 | Tesla, Lucid, and Rivian 2023 year in review 26.12.2023

Laurence Iliff, who covers Tesla and Silicon Valley for Automotive News, talks about the year that Tesla had in 2023. He talks about its price cuts and legal battles over its driver assistance systems. Plus, he discusses the diverging fortunes of two other EV startups, Lucid and Rivian.

Dec. 25, 2023 | Hyundai and Kia 2023 year in review 25.12.2023

Carly Schaffner, who covers Hyundai and Kia for Automotive News, discusses the brands' year in 2023, including the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act tax credits on their EV sales. Plus, Hyundai's landmark deal with Amazon to help sell its vehicles online.

Dec. 22, 2023 | Some GM, Ford EVs to lose tax credit; Toyota, VW year in review 22.12.2023

Dec. 22, 2023 | Some GM, Ford EVs to lose tax credit; Toyota, VW year in review by Automotive News

Dec. 21, 2023 | Dealership profits falling; Stellantis year in review 21.12.2023

Dec. 21, 2023 | Dealership profits falling; Stellantis year in review by Automotive News

Dec. 20, 2023 | Half of Buick’s dealerships leave brand; GM year in review 20.12.2023

Dec. 20, 2023 | Half of Buick’s dealerships leave brand; GM year in review by Automotive News

Dec. 19, 2023 | Tesla boosts hourly wages; Ford's year in 2023 19.12.2023

Dec. 19, 2023 | Tesla boosts hourly wages; Ford's year in 2023 by Automotive News

Dec. 18, 2023 | Tesla Model 3 losing EV tax credit; UAW's year in 2023 18.12.2023

Dec. 18, 2023 | Tesla Model 3 losing EV tax credit; UAW's year in 2023 by Automotive News

Dec. 15, 2023 | GM lays off 1,300 workers; auto lending expectations in 2024 15.12.2023

General Motors is laying off more than 1,300 employees at two manufacturing plants in Michigan. Tesla avoids a recall in Europe over Autopilot safety issues. Plus, Equifax General Manager of Automotive Lena Bourgeois talks about what to expect with auto lending in 2024.

Dec. 14, 2023 | Cruise fires 9 leaders, will slash work force; Cybertruck features 14.12.2023

Cruise has fired 9 top leaders and is slashing 24 percent of its full-time work force. Rivian lands a pilot deal to supply commercial vehicles to AT&T. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff talks about some of the most notable features in the Tesla Cybertruck.

Dec. 13, 2023 | GM names new NA chief; how China is reacting to EV tax credit rules 13.12.2023

General Motors has named Marissa West as president of North America. Tesla recalls more than 2 million vehicles for Autopilot safety flaws. Plus, Dunne Insights CEO Michael Dunne talks about tensions between China and the U.S. related to EV tax credit rules.

Dec. 12, 2023 | Ford slashes F-150 Lightning production; UP.Labs President Katelyn Foley 12.12.2023

Ford will cut F-150 Lightning production in half next year. The UAW files unfair labor charges against three non-union automakers. Plus, UP.Labs President Katelyn Foley talks about developing startups for companies including Porsche.

Dec. 11, 2023 | Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro; new-vehicle inventory continues to grow 11.12.2023

Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro joins the show to talk about demand for electric vehicles and what it means for the automaker’s electrification strategy. New-vehicle inventory grows again in November. Plus, battery startup Our Next Energy replaces its founder with a new CEO.

Dec. 8, 2023 | Stellantis cuts jobs at 2 Jeep plants; dealers pessimistic going into 2024 08.12.2023

Dec. 8, 2023 | Stellantis cuts jobs at 2 Jeep plants; dealers pessimistic going into 2024 by Automotive News

Dec. 7, 2023 | UAW signs 1,000 VW workers in TN; CES 2024 preview 07.12.2023

Dec. 7, 2023 | UAW signs 1,000 VW workers in TN; CES 2024 preview by Automotive News

Dec. 6, 2023 | Hyundai Motor America CMO Angela Zepeda; Stellantis says EVs profitable 06.12.2023

Dec. 6, 2023 | Hyundai Motor America CMO Angela Zepeda; Stellantis says EVs profitable by Automotive News

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