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.
Latest episodes
Mar 16, 2025 • 12min
March 16, 2025 | Bonus episode: EVs other than Tesla surge; Leading Women panel
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.
Mar 15, 2025 • 19min
March 15, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Nissan’s surprising CEO change; trade chaos continues
Mar 14, 2025 • 19min
March 14, 2025 | Detroit 3 scrutinize suppliers; Ford, Hireology team up on tech shortage
Mar 13, 2025 • 24min
March 13, 2025 | Trump begins effort to roll back EV rules; Tesla brand damage
Mar 12, 2025 • 20min
March 12, 2025 | Steel, aluminum tariffs take effect; Homayune Ghaussi
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.
Mar 11, 2025 • 17min
March 11, 2025 | Trump doubles planned tariffs on Canadian metals; GM’s Adam Rodriguez
Mar 10, 2025 • 21min
March 10, 2025 | Asia reacts to tariff threats; Ford to inject up to $4.7 billion in Germany
Mar 9, 2025 • 10min
March 9, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Fate of EVs under Trump; how tariffs could affect sticker prices
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.
Mar 8, 2025 • 22min
March 8, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Auto industry rides the tariff roller coaster
Mar 7, 2025 • 17min
