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 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
March 7, 2025 | Trump says tariffs could go higher; F&I offices react to import tax threats
Mar 6, 2025 • 17min
March 6, 2025 | Industry embraces tariff reprieve; Cirba Solutions CEO David Klanecky
Mar 5, 2025 • 18min
March 5, 2025 | Trump exempts autos from tariffs for one month; Alix Partners’ Martin French
Mar 4, 2025 • 20min
March 4, 2025 | Trump’s tariffs take effect; S&P Global Mobility’s Stephanie Brinley talks impact
President Trump’s tariffs take effect, upending North America’s complex automotive supply chains. The new duties could cost Stellantis and Volkswagen alone billions of dollars in earnings. S&P Global Mobility analyst Stephanie Brinley talks about what we know so far about the impact of new tariffs on the industry.
Mar 3, 2025 • 19min
March 3, 2025 | Industry braces for possible tariffs; Hyundai, Kia keep sales streak going
Mar 2, 2025 • 16min
March 2, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Cox Automotive’s Lori Wittman on DMS competition
Lori Wittman, Cox Automotive president of retail solutions, talks about the competitive dynamics in the dealership management system market. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Larry P. Vellequette explains how one dealership is finding innovative ways to improve customer retention.
