
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

Sep 7, 2024 • 22min
Sept. 7, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Once-banned cars make a comeback in the U.S.
Sept. 7, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Once-banned cars make a comeback in the U.S. by Automotive News

Sep 6, 2024 • 20min
Sept. 6, 2024 | Dealers increasingly pessimistic; how high prices are affecting the market
Sept. 6, 2024 | Dealers increasingly pessimistic; how high prices are affecting the market by Automotive News

Sep 5, 2024 • 20min
Sept. 5, 2024 | Kia America COO Steve Center; Biden to block U.S. Steel sale to Nippon
Steve Center, the COO of Kia America, discusses the brand's impressive 4.3% sales growth, driven mainly by electric vehicles and the new EV9 crossover. He emphasizes the balanced approach Kia is taking, blending gasoline vehicles with hybrids and fully electric models. The conversation also touches on the competitive EV landscape, including challenges in infrastructure, consumer demand, and the impact of policy changes on the electric vehicle market. Additionally, the podcast highlights the potential implications of President Biden's intervention in the U.S. Steel acquisition.

Sep 4, 2024 • 15min
Sept. 4, 2024 | Jeep gets a new North America chief; ChargerHelp’s Kameale Terry
Sept. 4, 2024 | Jeep gets a new North America chief; ChargerHelp’s Kameale Terry by Automotive News

Sep 3, 2024 • 21min
Sept. 3, 2024 | GM manufacturing chief JP Clausen; GM delays lithium investment
Sept. 3, 2024 | GM manufacturing chief JP Clausen; GM delays lithium investment by Automotive News

Aug 31, 2024 • 16min
Aug. 31, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Reaction to CDK Global CEO’s exclusive interview
Aug. 31, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Reaction to CDK Global CEO’s exclusive interview by Automotive News

Aug 30, 2024 • 17min
Aug. 30, 2024 | GM faces class action over faulty transmissions; Pied Piper CEO Fran O’Hagan
Aug. 30, 2024 | GM faces class action over faulty transmissions; Pied Piper CEO Fran O’Hagan by Automotive News

Aug 29, 2024 • 17min
Aug. 29, 2024 | CDK Global CEO Brian MacDonald exclusive interview Part 2
Aug. 29, 2024 | CDK Global CEO Brian MacDonald exclusive interview Part 2 by Automotive News

Aug 28, 2024 • 24min
Aug. 28, 2024 | CDK Global CEO Brian MacDonald exclusive interview Part 1
Aug. 28, 2024 | CDK Global CEO Brian MacDonald exclusive interview Part 1 by Automotive News

Aug 27, 2024 • 20min
Aug. 27, 2024 | NAMAD Chair Damon Lester; CDK says personal data safe
Aug. 27, 2024 | NAMAD Chair Damon Lester; CDK says personal data safe by Automotive News