

Automotive News Daily Drive
Automotive News
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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Mar 21, 2025 • 17min
March 21, 2025 | Anxiety grows over tariff crisis; how Fed rate decision affects F&I

Mar 20, 2025 • 20min
March 20, 2025 | Cyberattack against 1,000 dealerships thwarted; Cox Automotive’s Erin Keating

Mar 19, 2025 • 21min
March 19, 2025 | J.D. Power’s Doug Betts interview; Japan’s automakers brace for tariffs

Mar 18, 2025 • 15min
March 18, 2025 | BYD’s battery bombshell; Amazon Autos’ Fan Jin interview Part Two

Mar 17, 2025 • 18min
March 17, 2025 | Amazon Auto’s Fan Jin interview Part 1; Ford stockpiles parts

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.


