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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Oct 27, 2025 • 22min
Oct. 27, 2025 | EV sales to plunge in October; GM Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson
J.D. Power expects electric vehicle sales to plunge more than 40 percent in October after the sunset of U.S. federal tax credits. U.S. assembly plants could be just weeks away from shutdowns due to the Nexperia chip crisis. Plus, General Motors Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson talks about the automaker’s ambitious tech goals, including eyes-off driving in personal vehicles in 2028.
Oct 26, 2025 • 14min
Oct. 26, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Experts unpack vehicle affordability trends
Automotive News’ Hannah Lutz and Paige Hodder speak with experts about the state of vehicle affordability issues. The panel includes Cars Commerce’s Jennifer Newman, Melinda Zabritsky of Experian, Car Pros Automotive Group’s Shirley Jones and New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers’ Laura Perrotta.
Oct 25, 2025 • 21min
Oct. 25, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Multiple supply shortages rattle industry
Automotive News’ Hannah Lutz and Larry P. Vellequette discuss the biggest stories from the past week, including the fallout from multiple supply chain crises, as well as General Motors’ big bet on eyes-off driving in 2028.
Oct 24, 2025 • 20min
Oct. 24, 2025 | Nissan’s biggest U.S. plant goes idle; building service drive loyalty
Nissan’s largest plant in the Americas goes down due to an aluminum shortage. That same disruption could cost Ford $2 billion. Plus, Alex Snyder and Tom Harsha of VehicleLyfe discuss how dealership service departments can create loyalty with customers.
Oct 23, 2025 • 24min
Oct. 23, 2025 | Japan braces for chip crisis; vehicle affordability problems escalate
The Nexperia chip crisis spreads to Japan. General Motors unveils a bold plan to bring eyes-off driving to the market in 2028. Plus, experts discuss vehicle affordability challenges and what’s driving higher prices in the new- and used-car markets.
Oct 22, 2025 • 23min
Oct. 22, 2025 | Nexperia China breaks from parent company; Capitol One’s Annie Fallows
Nexperia China declares independence from its parent company as the industry braces for chip disruptions. Those concerns spark a warning from Volkswagen to its workers about possible stoppages. Plus, Capital One’s Annie Fallows talks about the company’s attempts to streamline the auto lending process with its Navigator platform.
Oct 21, 2025 • 20min
Oct. 21, 2025 | Nexperia chip crisis explained; GM profits plunge on EV production charges
Automotive News Europe’s Peter Sigal joins the show to break down everything you need to know about the Nexperia chip crisis and what comes next. GM’s profits drop in the third quarter, but the company raises its 2025 forecast. Plus, Canada cuts off its incentive program for electrified vehicles.
Oct 20, 2025 • 16min
Oct. 20, 2025 | Trump extends auto tariff relief; QNX COO John Wall
The White House has extended a key tariff break for American carmakers. Confidence slips among automaker executives in the latest Automotive News Auto Industry Confidence Index. Plus, QNX COO John Wall talks about how software recalls are changing vehicle tech development.
Oct 19, 2025 • 16min
Oct. 19, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Cox Automotive President Steve Rowley on AI, tariffs
Automotive News Publisher KC Crain sits down with Cox Automotive President Steve Rowley to talk about how artificial intelligence is shaping Cox’s business and the rest of the industry, as well as Rowley’s view of the impact of tariffs on the market.
Oct 18, 2025 • 21min
Oct. 18, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Does Stellantis’ $13 billion investment vindicate tariffs?
Automotive News reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss the biggest news stories from the past week, including a historic $13 billion investment by Stellantis in U.S. manufacturing and August’s 24 percent jump for electric vehicle sales in the U.S.
