Automotive News Daily Drive
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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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Sep 23, 2025 • 21min
Sept. 23, 2025 | Former Congressman Mike Rogers Part 1; JLR extends shutdown
Former Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Mich., who is running for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, says President Donald Trump’s tariffs are working to boost U.S. manufacturing investments. JLR extends its production shutdown again after this month’s cyberattack. Plus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom says General Motors CEO Mary Barra “sold us out” on EV tax credits.
Sep 22, 2025 • 18min
Sept. 22, 2025 | Stellantis data breach; Larry Dominique talks China threats
Stellantis is the latest auto company to suffer a data breach. Jeep cancels the Gladiator 4xe. Plus, Larry Dominique, president of LD Management Consulting, talks about automaker tech challenges amid increasing threats from China.
Sep 21, 2025 • 12min
Bonus Episode: Asbury CEO talks EV sales; fallout from Hyundai-LG raid
Asbury Automotive Group CEO David Hult talks about the state of electric vehicle sales as regulations change and most federal support ends. Plus, Automotive News’ Molly Boigon provides a comprehensive look at the U.S. immigration raid at a joint battery plant being built by Hyundai and LG Energy Solution in Georgia and what happens next.
Sep 20, 2025 • 13min
Sept. 20, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Ford’s HQ move; EVs surge ahead of tax credit sunset
Automotive News’ Michael Martinez and Hannah Lutz discuss Ford’s plan to demolish its longtime “Glass House” global headquarters and move to the automaker’s nearby engineering campus. Plus, they talk about the rush to buy electric vehicles ahead of the end of federal tax incentives Sept. 30.
Sep 19, 2025 • 21min
Sept. 19, 2025 | VW price hikes; Pied Piper ranks brands by service drive scheduling practices
Volkswagen of America is raising starting prices on most 2026 models. Automakers and suppliers warn the unpredictability of tariffs makes it harder to justify U.S. investments. Plus, Pied Piper has a new look at which auto brands are best at scheduling service appointments by phone or website.
Sep 18, 2025 • 21min
Sept. 18, 2025 | Asbury CEO David Hult interview; Nissan drops Ariya EV in U.S.
Asbury Automotive Group CEO David Hult talks about the mergers and acquisitions market, how tariffs are affecting the public retail group and more. Nissan says it will pause U.S. market production of its compact Ariya electric crossover for the 2026 model year. Plus, the Federal Reserve’s rate cut could ripple to auto loans.
Sep 17, 2025 • 25min
Sept. 17, 2025 | Hyundai Executive Chair Euisun Chung interview; EV registrations surge
Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung talks with Automotive News Publisher KC Crain about the recent immigration raid in Georgia, plans for U.S. investments and more. EV registrations surge for legacy brands while Tesla keeps falling. Plus, JLR’s cyberattack fallout spreads to suppliers.
Sep 16, 2025 • 24min
Sept. 16, 2025 | GM CEO Mary Barra Interview Part 2
In the second and final part of Automotive News’ exclusive interview with General Motors CEO Mary Barra, she talks about growing manufacturing challenges, how hybrids fit into future product plans and more. A fifth of all auto suppliers topple into financial distress. Plus, experts discuss the state of electrification amid shifting federal policies and sluggish demand.
Sep 15, 2025 • 24min
Sept. 15, 2025 | GM CEO Mary Barra Interview Part 1
General Motors CEO Mary Barra sits down for an exclusive interview with Automotive News’ Lindsay VanHulle and Nick Bunkley at the site of the automaker’s new global headquarters. Ford plans to demolish its global headquarters and relocate to its nearby engineering campus. Plus, Tesla halts orders of its cheapest Cybertruck while Ram cancels its electric pickup.
Sep 14, 2025 • 12min
Sept. 14, 2025 | Bonus Episode: SellMyRide says used-car demand at all-time high
In the second and final part of this interview, SellMyRide Chairman Chip Perry and President Dom Pope discuss dealer demand for used vehicles in 2025. Plus, Susann Kazunas, Toyota Motor North America group vice president of production engineering, talks about how the automaker is responding to tariff headwinds.
