Automotive News Daily Drive
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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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Oct 1, 2025 • 24min
Oct. 1, 2025 | Ford’s five years of Farley; What government shutdown means for industry
Ford CEO Jim Farley says “we’ve made a lot of progress” in his time leading the automaker, which began five years ago. EV sales take off in September ahead of the end of federal tax credits. Plus, Staff Reporter Molly Boigon talks about what the federal government shutdown means for the auto industry.
Sep 30, 2025 • 21min
Sept. 30, 2025 | End of electric vehicle tax credits; EV Politics Project’s Mike Murphy
Federal electric vehicle tax credits expire at midnight. General Motors and Ford are using their financing arms to offer the federal incentive beyond its expiration. Plus, EV Politics Project founder Mike Murphy talks about the state of electrification as federal support evaporates.
Sep 29, 2025 • 24min
Sept. 29, 2025 | Market resilience about to be tested; JLR restarts some production
Experts say they expect tariffs, expiring EV tax credits and other factors to hamper affordability in the coming months. JLR starts a phased production restart after a recent cyberattack. Plus, EVs are expected to buoy third-quarter sales results.
Sep 28, 2025 • 14min
Sept. 28, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Former Congressman Mike Rogers Part 2
In this second and final part of Molly Boigon’s interview with U.S. Senate Candidate Mike Rogers, the former Republican Congressman from Michigan talks about the elimination of federal tax credits for EVs, funding for battery research and more.Listen to Part 1 of the interview here: What JLR production shutdown means for dealers - Automotive News
Sep 27, 2025 • 23min
Sept. 27, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Cyberattack fallout for Stellantis, JLR
Automotive News’ Larry P. Vellequette and Richard Truett discuss the biggest news of the past week, including fallout from cyberattacks against JLR and Stellantis, the brewing battle over the EPA’s emissions rules and more.
Sep 26, 2025 • 17min
Sept. 26, 2025 | New tariffs on heavy trucks; How Fed’s rate cut affects F&I offices
The U.S. will impose tariffs on heavy trucks and other products. Tesla urges President Donald Trump not to repeal vehicle emissions rules. Plus, TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant talks about what the Fed’s interest rate cut means for auto lending and the refinance market.
Sep 25, 2025 • 23min
Sept. 25, 2025 | GM supply chain chief Jeff Morrison interview; Bosch to cut 13,000 jobs
Jeff Morrison, General Motors’ senior vice president of global purchasing and supply chain, talks about how the automaker is working through growing challenges related to trade and tariffs. Bosch plans to cut 13,000 jobs to bring down costs. Plus, Honda cancels the Acura ZDX built by General Motors after just one model year.
Sep 24, 2025 • 22min
Sept. 24, 2025 | Automakers “spread the peanut butter” with tariff costs, say experts
A panel of experts discusses uncertainty and higher costs from tariffs, with one saying automakers are managing so far by “spreading the peanut butter” — distributing the financial burden across global operations. Automakers urge the EPA to ease tailpipe emissions rules. Plus, JLR works to pay struggling suppliers during its production halt.
Sep 23, 2025 • 21min
Sept. 23, 2025 | Former Congressman Mike Rogers Part 1; JLR extends shutdown
Former Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Mich., who is running for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, says President Donald Trump’s tariffs are working to boost U.S. manufacturing investments. JLR extends its production shutdown again after this month’s cyberattack. Plus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom says General Motors CEO Mary Barra “sold us out” on EV tax credits.
Sep 22, 2025 • 18min
Sept. 22, 2025 | Stellantis data breach; Larry Dominique talks China threats
Stellantis is the latest auto company to suffer a data breach. Jeep cancels the Gladiator 4xe. Plus, Larry Dominique, president of LD Management Consulting, talks about automaker tech challenges amid increasing threats from China.
