Automotive News Daily Drive

The number of cars being shipped to the U.S. via sea routes has plunged as a result of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported vehicles. Panic begins to set in over the rare-earth mineral shortage. Plus, MIT Research Scientist Bryan Reimer says companies and regulators need to rethink the ways they tackle distracted driving.

Ralph Gilles, Stellantis chief design officer, talks about the past and future of Chrysler design as the brand celebrates its centennial. Supply chain executives and experts discuss tariff impacts.

Omari Gardner, director of content and commentary, discusses the deeper impacts of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s fallout with President Donald Trump. Plus, Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker talk about the China rare-earth mineral shortage and other major news stories from the past week.

President Donald Trump threatens subsidies and contracts for Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s companies amid their public falling-out. The U.S. dumps Biden-era fuel economy rules. Plus, TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant talks about the latest impacts of tariffs on auto finance.

CEO Christine Feuell talks about Chrysler’s centennial and her expectations for the brand in the coming years. President Trump’s tariffs pummel Canada’s auto exports. Plus, U.S. suppliers call for immediate action on China rare-earth restrictions.

A rare-earth shortage forces supplier plants in Europe to shut down. U.S. sales streaks come to an end for Mazda and Subaru. Plus, a panel of experts talk about the latest tariff news and what it all means for the automotive supply chain.

Interest in electric vehicles has sunk to its lowest level since 2019. May sales gains couldn’t keep up with previous months. Plus, Bob Lee, North American president for LG Energy Solution, talks about how the battery maker is reacting to tariffs and its strategy for electrification amid sluggish EV demand.

Lance Woelfer, American Honda’s vice president of auto sales, joins the show from the Detroit Grand Prix. President Trump plans to double steel tariffs. Plus, automakers warn of a rare-earth magnet shortage from China.

A2MAC1 CEO Patrick Katenkamp talks about how the French automotive tech firm is building its presence in the U.S. Plus, Automotive News Director of Tech and Innovation Coverage Hannah Lutz breaks down the latest tariff news.

Omari Gardner, Automotive News director of content and commentary, talks about how all of the activity in Washington, D.C. is trickling down to the auto industry. Plus, Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Executive Producer Jake Neher discuss some of the biggest news stories from the past week.