
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

Aug 15, 2024 • 18min
Aug. 15, 2024 | Kia America’s Eric Watson; four-door, off-road Mustangs on the way
Aug. 15, 2024 | Kia America’s Eric Watson; four-door, off-road Mustangs on the way by Automotive News

Aug 14, 2024 • 21min
Aug. 14, 2024 | AutoCanada mulls selling U.S. stores; state of EVs in 2024
Aug. 14, 2024 | AutoCanada mulls selling U.S. stores; state of EVs in 2024 by Automotive News

Aug 13, 2024 • 19min
Aug. 13, 2024 | What’s going on at Nissan? Plus, Elon Musk pitches EVs to Trump voters
Aug. 13, 2024 | What’s going on at Nissan? Plus, Elon Musk pitches EVs to Trump voters by Automotive News

Aug 12, 2024 • 17min
Aug. 12, 2024 | More layoffs at Stellantis; Electrify Expo’s BJ Birtwell
Aug. 12, 2024 | More layoffs at Stellantis; Electrify Expo’s BJ Birtwell by Automotive News

Aug 10, 2024 • 20min
Aug. 10, 2024 | Weekend Drive: MBS conference takeaways
Get the latest insights from the MBS conference, focusing on key trends in the automotive industry. Discover how the shift to electric vehicles is reshaping labor relations and factory operations. Hear about strategies that car dealerships must adopt to thrive with tools like AutoTrader. Learn about the challenges suppliers face amid slow EV sales and the importance of partnerships. Finally, explore the critical need for talent in the auto sector, emphasizing collaboration between companies and educational institutions.

Aug 9, 2024 • 21min
Aug. 9, 2024 | Marissa West out at GM; Volvo raises EX90 prices
Aug. 9, 2024 | Marissa West out at GM; Volvo raises EX90 prices by Automotive News

Aug 8, 2024 • 17min
Aug. 8, 2024 | Sonic calls out ‘ridiculous’ inventories; Nissan’s David Johnson
Aug. 8, 2024 | Sonic calls out ‘ridiculous’ inventories; Nissan’s David Johnson by Automotive News

Aug 7, 2024 • 23min
Aug. 7, 2024 | Honda posts record profits; Alliance for Automotive Innovation’s John Bozzella
Aug. 7, 2024 | Honda posts record profits; Alliance for Automotive Innovation’s John Bozzella by Automotive News

Aug 6, 2024 • 19min
Aug. 6, 2024 | UAW reacts to Walz pick; Toyota’s Tom Stricker on policy whiplash
Aug. 6, 2024 | UAW reacts to Walz pick; Toyota’s Tom Stricker on policy whiplash by Automotive News

Aug 5, 2024 • 21min
Aug. 5, 2024 | July sales mixed bag; FM Capital’s Mark Norman
Aug. 5, 2024 | July sales mixed bag; FM Capital’s Mark Norman by Automotive News