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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Sep 26, 2025 • 17min
Sept. 26, 2025 | New tariffs on heavy trucks; How Fed’s rate cut affects F&I offices
The U.S. will impose tariffs on heavy trucks and other products. Tesla urges President Donald Trump not to repeal vehicle emissions rules. Plus, TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant talks about what the Fed’s interest rate cut means for auto lending and the refinance market.
Sep 25, 2025 • 23min
Sept. 25, 2025 | GM supply chain chief Jeff Morrison interview; Bosch to cut 13,000 jobs
Jeff Morrison, General Motors’ senior vice president of global purchasing and supply chain, talks about how the automaker is working through growing challenges related to trade and tariffs. Bosch plans to cut 13,000 jobs to bring down costs. Plus, Honda cancels the Acura ZDX built by General Motors after just one model year.
Sep 24, 2025 • 22min
Sept. 24, 2025 | Automakers “spread the peanut butter” with tariff costs, say experts
A panel of experts discusses uncertainty and higher costs from tariffs, with one saying automakers are managing so far by “spreading the peanut butter” — distributing the financial burden across global operations. Automakers urge the EPA to ease tailpipe emissions rules. Plus, JLR works to pay struggling suppliers during its production halt.
Sep 23, 2025 • 21min
Sept. 23, 2025 | Former Congressman Mike Rogers Part 1; JLR extends shutdown
Former Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Mich., who is running for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, says President Donald Trump’s tariffs are working to boost U.S. manufacturing investments. JLR extends its production shutdown again after this month’s cyberattack. Plus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom says General Motors CEO Mary Barra “sold us out” on EV tax credits.
Sep 22, 2025 • 18min
Sept. 22, 2025 | Stellantis data breach; Larry Dominique talks China threats
Stellantis is the latest auto company to suffer a data breach. Jeep cancels the Gladiator 4xe. Plus, Larry Dominique, president of LD Management Consulting, talks about automaker tech challenges amid increasing threats from China.
Sep 21, 2025 • 12min
Bonus Episode: Asbury CEO talks EV sales; fallout from Hyundai-LG raid
Asbury Automotive Group CEO David Hult talks about the state of electric vehicle sales as regulations change and most federal support ends. Plus, Automotive News’ Molly Boigon provides a comprehensive look at the U.S. immigration raid at a joint battery plant being built by Hyundai and LG Energy Solution in Georgia and what happens next.
Sep 20, 2025 • 13min
Sept. 20, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Ford’s HQ move; EVs surge ahead of tax credit sunset
Automotive News’ Michael Martinez and Hannah Lutz discuss Ford’s plan to demolish its longtime “Glass House” global headquarters and move to the automaker’s nearby engineering campus. Plus, they talk about the rush to buy electric vehicles ahead of the end of federal tax incentives Sept. 30.
Sep 19, 2025 • 21min
Sept. 19, 2025 | VW price hikes; Pied Piper ranks brands by service drive scheduling practices
Volkswagen of America is raising starting prices on most 2026 models. Automakers and suppliers warn the unpredictability of tariffs makes it harder to justify U.S. investments. Plus, Pied Piper has a new look at which auto brands are best at scheduling service appointments by phone or website.
Sep 18, 2025 • 21min
Sept. 18, 2025 | Asbury CEO David Hult interview; Nissan drops Ariya EV in U.S.
Asbury Automotive Group CEO David Hult talks about the mergers and acquisitions market, how tariffs are affecting the public retail group and more. Nissan says it will pause U.S. market production of its compact Ariya electric crossover for the 2026 model year. Plus, the Federal Reserve’s rate cut could ripple to auto loans.
Sep 17, 2025 • 25min
Sept. 17, 2025 | Hyundai Executive Chair Euisun Chung interview; EV registrations surge
Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung talks with Automotive News Publisher KC Crain about the recent immigration raid in Georgia, plans for U.S. investments and more. EV registrations surge for legacy brands while Tesla keeps falling. Plus, JLR’s cyberattack fallout spreads to suppliers.
