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 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.
Feb 2, 2024 • 19min
Feb. 2, 2024 | U.S. should pump brakes on EVs, say vast majority of dealers
Dealers express concerns over the U.S. government's push for EVs and pollution limits. Challenges and trends in employee retention at dealerships are discussed. The podcast also focuses on the labor shortage in the United States and its impact on employment, particularly in the automotive industry.
Feb 1, 2024 • 20min
Feb. 1, 2024 | Lithia closes Pendragon megadeal; growing EV polarization
Lithia closes on its nearly $500 million purchase of UK retail group Pendragon. Toyota and Honda sales roll on in January, while Hyundai and Kia slip. Plus, Republican political consultant Mike Murphy joins the show to talk about how automakers and retailers can counteract growing polarization over EVs.
Jan 31, 2024 • 16min
Jan. 31, 2024 | EV sales drop in California; GoJo Auto CEO Amanda Gordon
Jan. 31, 2024 | EV sales drop in California; GoJo Auto CEO Amanda Gordon by Automotive News
Jan 30, 2024 • 20min
Jan. 30, 2024 | GM’s big hybrid reversal; McKinsey’s Russell Hensley
Jan. 30, 2024 | GM’s big hybrid reversal; McKinsey’s Russell Hensley by Automotive News
Jan 29, 2024 • 17min
Jan. 29, 2024 | Lincoln President Dianne Craig on trimming retail network
Lincoln President Dianne Craig talks about the brand’s mission to slim down its dealer network and how it is choosing which stores to cut. Toyota suspends shipments of several vehicles with diesel engines after testing irregularities. And Rivian lands a longtime Apple developer for its top product post.
Jan 27, 2024 • 21min
Jan. 27, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Can Stellantis pull off EV strategy? NADA preview
Jan. 27, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Can Stellantis pull off EV strategy? NADA preview by Automotive News
Jan 26, 2024 • 16min
Jan. 26, 2024 | Lincoln to drop 100 more stores; student loan payments challenge F&I
Jan. 26, 2024 | Lincoln to drop 100 more stores; student loan payments challenge F&I by Automotive News
Jan 25, 2024 • 20min
Jan. 25, 2024 | Tesla profits plunge; GM, Honda hydrogen joint venture reaches production
Jan. 25, 2024 | Tesla profits plunge; GM, Honda hydrogen joint venture reaches production by Automotive News
Jan 24, 2024 • 19min
Jan. 24, 2024 | Tesla plans $25K EV; Pronto CEO Anthony Levandowski
Jan. 24, 2024 | Tesla plans $25K EV; Pronto CEO Anthony Levandowski by Automotive News
