
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

Nov 1, 2023 • 19min
Nov. 1, 2023 | Israeli auto companies try to adapt during war
Israeli auto startups and tech companies talk about how they are trying to keep their businesses running while dealing with the horrors of war. Early indications suggest that gains won by the UAW will not be as much of a blow to the Detroit 3 as early rhetoric suggested. Hyundai and Kia edge up in October sales.

Oct 31, 2023 • 22min
Oct. 31, 2023 | Toyota pours $8 billion into U.S. battery plant; UAW could target Tesla
Oct. 31, 2023 | Toyota pours $8 billion into U.S. battery plant; UAW could target Tesla by Automotive News

Oct 30, 2023 • 20min
Oct. 30, 2023 | UAW has tentative deals with all of Detroit 3; Impacts on Stellantis
Oct. 30, 2023 | UAW has tentative deals with all of Detroit 3; Impacts on Stellantis by Automotive News

Oct 27, 2023 • 21min
Oct. 27, 2023 | UAW, GM talks intensify; Cruise halts all driverless operations
The UAW and General Motors are in intensive talks to reach a deal. Cruise has decided to pause driverless operations across its fleets. Plus, Christian Brothers Automotive CEO Donnie Carr joins the show to talk about why he thinks the key to good customer service is treating staff members well.

Oct 26, 2023 • 20min
Oct. 26, 2023 | What the tentative UAW-Ford deal means for GM, Stellantis
Automotive News reporter Michael Martinez says the UAW’s tentative agreement with Ford marks a historic turning point for the U.S. auto industry and sets critical benchmarks for talks with General Motors and Stellantis. Meanwhile, Stellantis makes a big move to boost its presence in China.

Oct 25, 2023 • 22min
Oct. 25, 2023 | UAW now wants 25 percent pay bump; How China views strike
The UAW is now seeking raises totaling at least 25 percent from the Detroit 3. Honda shelves plans to develop affordable EVs with GM. Plus, Dunne Insights CEO Michael Dunne talks about how Chinese automakers are reacting to the UAW strike, saying they are "astonished at what they're seeing."

Oct 24, 2023 • 22min
Oct. 24, 2023 | GM's most profitable plant goes down in UAW strike
Oct. 24, 2023 | GM's most profitable plant goes down in UAW strike by Automotive News

Oct 23, 2023 • 18min
Oct. 23, 2023 | UAW strikes Stellantis' biggest moneymaker; More Ford layoffs
Oct. 23, 2023 | UAW strikes Stellantis' biggest moneymaker; More Ford layoffs by Automotive News

Oct 20, 2023 • 18min
Oct. 20, 2023 | GM makes new UAW offer as Detroit 3 announce hundreds more layoffs
Oct. 20, 2023 | GM makes new UAW offer as Detroit 3 announce hundreds more layoffs by Automotive News

Oct 19, 2023 • 20min
Oct. 19, 2023 | Tesla profits drop in Q3; Possible path out of UAW strike
Oct. 19, 2023 | Tesla profits drop in Q3; Possible path out of UAW strike by Automotive News