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 3, 2025 • 16min
Feb. 3, 2025 | Trump delays Mexican tariffs; GM’s David Richardson
Feb 2, 2025 • 11min
Feb. 2, 2025 | Bonus Episode: A visit to Honda’s EV hub; Toyota 4Runner, new and old
Automotive News Executive editor Jamie Butters takes a trip to central Ohio to visit Honda’s EV hub and speak with Tim Leopold, BEV project leader for Marysville Assembly Plant. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Larry P. Vellequette talks about the new Toyota 4Runner with AlwaysToyota owner Alan Dreiman.
Feb 1, 2025 • 18min
Feb. 1, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Haig Partners’ Alan Haig on state of retail in 2025
Jan 31, 2025 • 17min
Jan. 31, 2025 | Industry leaders weigh in on tariff threats; Polly CMO Mike Burgiss
Jan 30, 2025 • 18min
Jan. 30, 2025 | Tesla earnings tumble; JM&A Group’s Jonathan Jordan
Jan 29, 2025 • 19min
Jan. 29, 2025 | Cox Automotive’s Lori Wittman; supplier warns tariffs could shut down production
Jan 28, 2025 • 18min
Jan. 28, 2025 | CDK CEO Brian MacDonald interview; GM sets earnings record
CDK Global CEO Brian MacDonald joins Daily Drive from the NADA Show to talk about the state of the company after a turbulent year. GM sets an annual earnings record. Plus, a U.S. appeals court throws out the Biden administration’s FTC car buying rules.
Jan 27, 2025 • 20min
Jan. 27, 2025 | NADA show recap with CEO Mike Stanton; Nissan calls workers back to office
Jan. 27, 2025 | NADA show recap with CEO Mike Stanton; Nissan calls workers back to office by Automotive News
Jan 26, 2025 • 10min
Jan. 26, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Cox Automotive’s Jonathan Smoke at NADA Show
Jonathan Smoke, chief economist for Cox Automotive, shares his optimistic outlook for 2025 at the NADA Show in New Orleans. Plus, McKinsey & Co. Senior Partner Inga Maurer talks about her expectations for U.S. electric vehicle sales this year.
Jan 25, 2025 • 15min
Jan. 25, 2025 | NADA takeaways with McKinsey & Co.’s Inga Maurer
Jan. 25, 2025 | NADA takeaways with McKinsey & Co.’s Inga Maurer by Automotive News
