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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Sep 9, 2025 • 20min
Sept. 9, 2025 | Ralph Nader talks auto safety in 2025; Toyota to consolidate U.S. Lexus production
Consumer advocate and author Ralph Nader talks about his view of the auto industry in 2025, from safety standards to automated driving. A report says Toyota will consolidate Lexus production sites in the U.S. Plus, Ford will recall nearly 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a rear-view camera issue.
Sep 8, 2025 • 19min
Sept. 8, 2025 | Audi CEO Gernot Döllner interview; South Korea responds to Hyundai ICE raid
Audi CEO Gernot Döllner talks about the automaker’s focus on strategic clarity and its plans for electrification going forward. South Korea sends a “rapid response team” to bring back workers detained in a U.S. immigration raid. Plus, Stellantis plans to scrap its target of 100 percent electric vehicles in Europe by 2030.
Sep 7, 2025 • 13min
Sept. 7, 2025 | Bonus Episode: U.S. Senate Candidate Mallory McMorrow Part 2
In the second and final portion of this interview, State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, D-Mich., talks about her ideas for effective tariff policy and how lawmakers on all levels can help create better conditions for homegrown manufacturing and talent.
Sep 6, 2025 • 16min
Sept. 6, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package; EV cutbacks
Automotive News’ Larry P. Vellequette and Hannah Lutz discuss Tesla’s proposal to give CEO Elon Musk a compensation package worth up to $1 trillion. They also talk about three automakers announcing EV production or staffing cuts amid headwinds and demand challenges.
Sep 5, 2025 • 18min
Sept. 5, 2025 | ICE raids Hyundai plant, detains 450 workers; How to avoid F&I fraud
U.S. immigration authorities carried out a raid at Hyundai Motor Group’s massive electric vehicle complex outside Savannah, Ga. Canada delays its EV mandate by one year. Plus, David Frontiera of Informativ talks about what’s driving up cases of synthetic identity fraud in F&I.
Sep 4, 2025 • 23min
Sept. 4, 2025 | Sales fall for three Japanese automakers; state of trade talks with Canada
Three Japanese automakers see sales slip in August. Dealers are feeling gloomier than ever about EV markets. Plus, Automotive News Canada’s Greg Layson gives an update on trade talks starting up again between Ottawa and Washington D.C. after about a month of silence.
Sep 3, 2025 • 23min
Sept. 3, 2025 | U.S. Senate Candidate Mallory McMorrow Part 1; sales strong in August
Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow talks about her ideas for bolstering federal support for electric vehicle infrastructure, R&D and more. Several brands see strong sales in August. Plus, dealers and automakers get extra time to deliver EVs after tax credits expire.
Sep 2, 2025 • 19min
Sept. 2, 2025 | What tariff court ruling means for auto industry; Qualcomm’s Anshuman Saxena
A court rules that most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs are illegal. JLR is hit by a cybersecurity incident, disrupting production and sales. Plus, Qualcomm’s Anshuman Saxena talks about the company’s driver-assistance partnership with BMW.
Aug 31, 2025 • 14min
Aug. 31, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Abdul El-Sayed interview, Part 2
In the second and final portion of his interview with Automotive News’ Molly Boigon, U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed discusses the future of safety and emissions standards, changing attitudes toward vehicle ownership and more.
Aug 30, 2025 • 20min
Aug. 30,2025 | Weekend Drive: Trade bombshell?; UAW coverage over 90 years
Automotive News staff reporters Michael Martinez and Molly Boigon talk about the biggest news stories from the past week, including a portion of the U.S.-EU trade framework that could reshape safety and emissions standards. Plus, a look at how the UAW and Automotive News’ coverage of labor issues have evolved over the past century.
