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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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Jun 5, 2023 • 22min
June 5, 2023 | Our Next Energy CEO Mujeeb Ijaz; GM makes big investments
June 5, 2023 | Our Next Energy CEO Mujeeb Ijaz; GM makes big investments by Automotive News

Jun 2, 2023 • 18min
June 2, 2023 | Ford posts sixth straight sales gain; service trainer AJ Holst
Big pickups helped Ford post its sixth consecutive sales gain in May. Kia and Hyundai’s antitheft software fix needs to be fixed. Rivian could lose its Nasdaq 100 spot after a massive sell-off. Plus, service drive trainer AJ Holst joins the show to talk about combating a lack of focus and energy among dealership service advisers.

Jun 1, 2023 • 16min
June 1, 2023 | Big sales gains in May; Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Hyundai, Toyota, Honda and others report sales gains in May. Toyota picks Kentucky for production of its first U.S.-made EV. Plus, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins the show to talk about the state’s strategy for attracting more auto investments and controversy surrounding taxpayer support for Chinese battery makers building plants in the state.

May 31, 2023 • 20min
May 31, 2023 | Tesla Model Y was world’s best-selling car in Q1
May 31, 2023 | Tesla Model Y was world’s best-selling car in Q1 by Automotive News

May 30, 2023 • 20min
May 30, 2023 | Ford Blue’s outlook and a heavy-truck JV in Japan
May 30, 2023 | Ford Blue’s outlook and a heavy-truck JV in Japan by Automotive News

May 26, 2023 • 13min
May 26, 2023 | Hyundai plans $4.3B U.S. battery plant; Ford, Tesla team up on charging
May 26, 2023 | Hyundai plans $4.3B U.S. battery plant; Ford, Tesla team up on charging by Automotive News

May 25, 2023 • 17min
May 25, 2023 | Mary Barra's surprise trip to China; Redwood Materials' Jackson Switzer
May 25, 2023 | Mary Barra's surprise trip to China; Redwood Materials' Jackson Switzer by Automotive News

May 24, 2023 • 16min
May 24, 2023 | Tekion's unorthodox decision to buy its own dealerships
May 24, 2023 | Tekion's unorthodox decision to buy its own dealerships by Automotive News

May 23, 2023 • 21min
May 23, 2023 | Toyota Tacoma enters 'midsize truck royal rumble'; Ford sees ICE growing
May 23, 2023 | Toyota Tacoma enters 'midsize truck royal rumble'; Ford sees ICE growing by Automotive News

May 22, 2023 • 20min
May 22, 2023 | UAW reaches tentative deal with Clarios; CarMax leads used-only dealers
May 22, 2023 | UAW reaches tentative deal with Clarios; CarMax leads used-only dealers by Automotive News