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
Mar 2, 2025 • 16min
March 2, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Cox Automotive’s Lori Wittman on DMS competition
Lori Wittman, Cox Automotive president of retail solutions, talks about the competitive dynamics in the dealership management system market. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Larry P. Vellequette explains how one dealership is finding innovative ways to improve customer retention.
Mar 1, 2025 • 17min
March 1, 2025 | Weekend Drive: A sellers’ market for automaker CEOs
Feb 28, 2025 • 17min
Feb. 28, 2025 | Jérémie Papin could serve as Nissan interim CEO; latest F&I trends
Feb 27, 2025 • 15min
Feb. 27, 2025 | Nissan’s CEO future in question; What’s next for Lucid
Feb 26, 2025 • 17min
Feb. 26, 2025 | Stellantis profits tank; Mitsubishi retailers plead for new products
Feb 25, 2025 • 19min
Feb. 25, 2025 | What’s next for Nissan; Toyota Motor taps Chris Reynolds for board
Feb 24, 2025 • 17min
Feb. 24, 2025 | Moody’s downgrades Nissan to junk status; Sino Auto Insights’ Tu Le
Feb 23, 2025 • 16min
Feb. 23, 2025 | Bonus episode: Bill Ford on tariff threats; rethinking auto shows
Ford Motor Co. Executive Chair Bill Ford talks with Automotive News Publisher KC Crain about the threat of tariffs and why he thinks President Donald Trump is listening to industry concerns. Plus, Jennifer Morand, general manager of the Chicago Auto Show, and Philadelphia Auto Show Director Mike Gempp continue their conversation with Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters about why auto shows need to update their missions.
Feb 22, 2025 • 19min
Feb. 22, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Public dealer groups weigh in on tariff threats
Feb 21, 2025 • 20min
Feb. 21, 2025 | Stellantis halts production at Brampton plant; NCM Associates’ David Kain
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