
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

Feb 14, 2024 • 19min
Feb. 14, 2024 | BYD plans factory in Mexico; Erin Kerrigan on dealership valuations
Feb. 14, 2024 | BYD plans factory in Mexico; Erin Kerrigan on dealership valuations by Automotive News

Feb 13, 2024 • 17min
Feb. 13, 2024 | CDK CEO Brian MacDonald; AutoNation earnings drop
Feb. 13, 2024 | CDK CEO Brian MacDonald; AutoNation earnings drop by Automotive News

Feb 12, 2024 • 20min
Feb. 12, 2024 | Super Bowl auto ads; Tesla rakes in billions from other automakers
Feb. 12, 2024 | Super Bowl auto ads; Tesla rakes in billions from other automakers by Automotive News

Feb 10, 2024 • 27min
Feb. 10, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Is Toyota ready to say ‘I told you so’ on EVs?
This podcast explores Toyota's success with hybrids as EV growth slows in the US, their shift towards sustainability, and the challenges faced by automakers in the electric vehicle market.

Feb 9, 2024 • 15min
Feb. 9, 2024 | Asbury’s net income nosedives; M5 CEO Lee Harkins
Feb. 9, 2024 | Asbury’s net income nosedives; M5 CEO Lee Harkins by Automotive News

Feb 8, 2024 • 23min
Feb. 8, 2024 | Ford looks to smaller, affordable EVs; AutoFi CMO Kerri Wise
Feb. 8, 2024 | Ford looks to smaller, affordable EVs; AutoFi CMO Kerri Wise by Automotive News

Feb 7, 2024 • 21min
Feb. 7, 2024 | Ford loses $500M in Q4; Nissan’s U.S. sales VP Judy Wheeler
Feb. 7, 2024 | Ford loses $500M in Q4; Nissan’s U.S. sales VP Judy Wheeler by Automotive News

Feb 6, 2024 • 18min
Feb. 6, 2024 | Cox Automotive President Steve Rowley; Toyota may slow production
Feb. 6, 2024 | Cox Automotive President Steve Rowley; Toyota may slow production by Automotive News

Feb 5, 2024 • 21min
Feb. 5, 2024 | Toyota’s Jack Hollis; Ford admits EV missteps
Feb. 5, 2024 | Toyota’s Jack Hollis; Ford admits EV missteps by Automotive News

Feb 3, 2024 • 16min
Feb. 3, 2024 | Weekend Drive: NADA Show 2024; Toyota’s EV pace
Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive co-host Kellen Walker talk from the floor of the NADA Show in Las Vegas about Toyota’s electrification strategy, the growing political polarization around EVs and more. Plus, Automotive News Senior Editor Dan Shine and auto retail attorney Leonard Bellavia discuss highlights from this year’s NADA Show.