
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

Feb 24, 2025 • 17min
Feb. 24, 2025 | Moody’s downgrades Nissan to junk status; Sino Auto Insights’ Tu Le

Feb 23, 2025 • 16min
Feb. 23, 2025 | Bonus episode: Bill Ford on tariff threats; rethinking auto shows
Ford Motor Co. Executive Chair Bill Ford talks with Automotive News Publisher KC Crain about the threat of tariffs and why he thinks President Donald Trump is listening to industry concerns. Plus, Jennifer Morand, general manager of the Chicago Auto Show, and Philadelphia Auto Show Director Mike Gempp continue their conversation with Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters about why auto shows need to update their missions.

Feb 22, 2025 • 19min
Feb. 22, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Public dealer groups weigh in on tariff threats

Feb 21, 2025 • 20min
Feb. 21, 2025 | Stellantis halts production at Brampton plant; NCM Associates’ David Kain

Feb 20, 2025 • 20min
Feb. 20, 2025 | GM warns about costs of longstanding tariffs; S&P’s Stephanie Brinley

Feb 19, 2025 • 16min
Feb. 19, 2025 | Trump plans 25% auto tariffs; Waabi CEO Raquel Urtasun

Feb 18, 2025 • 20min
Feb. 18, 2025 | Group looks to reinvent auto shows; Asbury’s megadeal

Feb 16, 2025 • 12min
Feb. 16, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Changing marketing priorities keep brands from Super Bowl
Ad Age News Editor E.J. Schultz discusses the larger automotive marketing trends that kept most brands from buying Super Bowl ads. Plus, Automotive News Asia Editor Hans Greimel talks about why Nissan and Honda called off merger talks.

Feb 15, 2025 • 18min
Feb. 15, 2025 | Weekend Drive: A look at China-made cars reveals trouble for legacy automakers

Feb 14, 2025 • 17min