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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Jul 28, 2025 • 19min
July 28, 2025 | U.S., EU reach trade deal; GM’s Kurt Kelty on EV transition
The U.S. and the European Union reach a trade deal. Tesla signs a chip deal with Samsung. Plus, Kurt Kelty, General Motors’ vice president of battery, propulsion and sustainability, talks about why the company believes the EV era is inevitable despite sluggish demand and policy challenges.
Jul 27, 2025 • 8min
July 27, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Bill Ford’s children on father’s “heart and humanity”
In these excerpts from Automotive News Staff Reporter Michael Martinez’s interviews with Ford Motor Co. Executive Chair Bill Ford’s children, Will Ford and Alexandra Ford English discuss their father’s leadership through crises, such as the 2023 UAW strike.
Jul 26, 2025 • 20min
July 26, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Tariffs hit Q2 earnings; EPA looks to ditch CAFE
Automotive News staff reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss this week’s automakers’ earnings results and the impact of tariffs. Plus, they talk about what it would mean if the EPA eliminates tailpipe emissions standards.
Jul 25, 2025 • 27min
July 25, 2025 | Kia reshapes U.S. sales strategy; warranty work headaches
Kia will adjust its business operations in the U.S. and cut incentives amid tariffs and policy changes. LG Energy Solution warns of slowing electric vehicle battery demand. Plus, service technician trainer Joshua Taylor and Jeff Daniel, service director for Maple Hill Auto Group, talk about how warranty reimbursement processes are hurting dealerships.
Jul 24, 2025 • 22min
July 24, 2025 | Tesla earnings fall; how auto loan tax deduction could affect retail market
Tesla’s earnings fall further in the second quarter. Hyundai warns of growing costs from U.S. tariffs in the second half. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Paige Hodder talks about what a new tax deduction for auto loan borrowers will mean for the overall retail market.
Jul 23, 2025 • 23min
July 23, 2025 | Bill Ford’s children share insights, memories; Japan deal worries Detroit 3
Alexandra Ford English, Nick Ford and Will Ford talk about their father’s career leading Ford Motor Co., his values and who he is inside and outside of work. The Detroit 3 have concerns about the deal President Donald Trump says he has reached with Japan. Plus, a key driver of Tesla’s profits is drying up.
Jul 22, 2025 • 22min
July 22, 2025 | 2025 future product pipeline; Tariffs cost GM $1.1 billion
Automotive News Staff Reporter Lindsay VanHulle talks about this year’s Future Product Pipeline series and how General Motors looks to plan for an uncertain future. Meanwhile, tariffs cost GM more than $1 billion in the second quarter. Plus, Nissan plans to shrink its industrial footprint in Mexico by ending production at two assembly plants.
Jul 21, 2025 • 18min
July 21, 2025 | Stellantis’ $2.7 billion loss; Factorial Energy’s Siyu Huang
Stellantis expects a $2.7 billion loss in the first half. A new report says franchised dealerships saw double-digit profit gains in the second quarter. Plus, Siyu Huang, founder and CEO of Factorial Energy, talks about the solid-state battery maker’s business in 2025.
Jul 20, 2025 • 15min
July 20, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Flavio Volpe; trade group showdown
Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association President Flavio Volpe talks about the idea of an all-Canadian automaker and why North American production has not shut down as predicted with new U.S. tariffs. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Molly Boigon breaks down rising tensions between two of the leading U.S. auto industry trade groups.
Jul 19, 2025 • 25min
July 19, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Farewell to Jamie Butters
Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters is moving to the next stage of his career. He and Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker talk about his time with the publication and his future.
