
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

May 28, 2024 • 21min
May 28, 2024 | GM North America chief Marissa West; Stellantis sales boss resigns
May 28, 2024 | GM North America chief Marissa West; Stellantis sales boss resigns by Automotive News

May 25, 2024 • 22min
May 25, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Automakers rethink EV strategies; is there a saving grace?
May 25, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Automakers rethink EV strategies; is there a saving grace? by Automotive News

May 24, 2024 • 17min
May 24, 2024 | Ford to open EV sales to all dealers; AI in auto lending
May 24, 2024 | Ford to open EV sales to all dealers; AI in auto lending by Automotive News

May 23, 2024 • 14min
May 23, 2024 | Kia looks to blitz affordable EV market; Ford EV retail woes
May 23, 2024 | Kia looks to blitz affordable EV market; Ford EV retail woes by Automotive News

May 22, 2024 • 21min
May 22, 2024 | Ford’s Lisa Drake talks EV strategy; VW delays ID7 launch for U.S.
Lisa Drake, vice president of Ford’s EV programs and energy supply chain, talks about the automaker’s evolving strategy for electric vehicles. Volkswagen delays the U.S. launch of its ID7 electric sedan. Plus, cars on U.S. roads are older than ever.

May 21, 2024 • 19min
May 21, 2024 | Ford tells dealers to pause EV investments; women in auto leadership
May 21, 2024 | Ford tells dealers to pause EV investments; women in auto leadership by Automotive News

May 20, 2024 • 23min
May 20, 2024 | Wayve CEO Alex Kendall; UAW loses Mercedes vote in Alabama
May 20, 2024 | Wayve CEO Alex Kendall; UAW loses Mercedes vote in Alabama by Automotive News

May 18, 2024 • 21min
May 18, 2024 | Weekend Drive: When every car is made in China; AI series takeaways
The podcast discusses China's potential dominance in global automotive production, challenges faced by US automakers, and the impact of AI on manufacturing processes. It also explores Chinese companies' strategies for market access in the US and the competitive landscape of the automotive industry.

May 17, 2024 • 15min
May 17, 2024 | Dodge, Ram CEO retires; benefits of mobile service vans
May 17, 2024 | Dodge, Ram CEO retires; benefits of mobile service vans by Automotive News

May 16, 2024 • 18min
May 16, 2024 | Ford issues call to action for EV suppliers; Jim Adler of Toyota Ventures on AI
May 16, 2024 | Ford issues call to action for EV suppliers; Jim Adler of Toyota Ventures on AI by Automotive News