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Automotive News Daily Drive

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Daily Drive is a daily podcast series hosted by 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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19:06

May 29, 2026 | Mitsubishi gets into midsize pickups;...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/29

Mitsubishi will come out with a U.S.-built midsize pickup with help from Nissan. CDK’s declining debt value raises concerns about future dealership tech investments. Plus, Ducker Carlisle analyst Nate Chenenko breaks down the impending synthetic motor oil shortage and what dealerships need to know.

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21:48

May 28th, 2026 | APMA’s Flavio Volpe talks Gordie...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/28

Flavio Volpe of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association talks about what the Gordie Howe Bridge means for the auto industry. Honda is leaning hard into hybrids to hold onto its double-digit share. Plus, a motor oil shortage is imminent and could last until at least mid-2027.

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22:07

May 27, 2026 | Gordie Howe Bridge could finally ease...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/27

Automotive News Canada’s Greg Layson breaks down what’s at stake for the North American auto industry with the expected opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. Dealers are feeling positive despite economic and geopolitical headwinds. Plus, Volvo gets the green light to import connected vehicles despite its Chinese ownership stake.

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17:26

May 26th, 2026 | Honda pauses Ridgeline; Nuro COO...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/26

Honda will pause Ridgeline pickup production until 2028 due to tougher emissions standards. Ferrari just unveiled its first electric car. Plus, Nuro COO Andrew Chapin discusses scaling robotaxis safely.

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15:03

May 24, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Mercedes-AMG’s electric...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/24

Automotive News reporter Jack Walsworth elaborates on Mercedes-AMG’s first all-electric performance car, including the complex sound engineering behind the GT 4-Door Coupe and the glitzy, star-studded L.A. reveal event complete with Brad Pitt and Blink-182.

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24:14

May 23, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Stellantis’ affordable...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/23

Our panel breaks down Stellantis’ ambitious plan to launch 11 new models in North America by 2030, most under $40,000. Plus, a look at Automotive News’ series on the state of trade and tariffs in 2026 ahead of USMCA negotiations.

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19:40

May 22, 2026 | Motor oil shortage worsens; Ram's...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/22

Arnold Gacita, president of Petra Automotive Products, talks about the growing motor oil shortage linked to the Iran war that is hitting dealerships and service centers. Ram will bring a compact pickup to challenge Ford’s Maverick in 2028. Plus, Stellantis sees opportunities for its idled Brampton plant.

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21:29

May 21st, 2026 | Stellantis’ $70B turnaround plan;...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/21

Stellantis unveils plans for nine vehicles under $40,000 by 2030. Nissan eyes importing Chinese-made vehicles to Canada. Plus, Automotive News’ Urvaksh Karkaria explains why Mitsubishi has cut 56 dealerships since 2019.

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19:18

May 20th, 2026 | Hyundai overhauls service...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/20

Hyundai is overhauling its service operations after years at the bottom of customer satisfaction surveys. Mitsubishi’s dealer network is shrinking fast. Plus, Mercedes-AMG unveils its first all-electric performance car.

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13:30

May 19th, 2026 | Ford wants to supply military; the...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/19

Ford is in talks to supply pickups to the military. After years of tightening standards, subprime lending is on the rise once again. Plus, Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures shares advice for dealers navigating the artificial intelligence landscape.

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20:33

May 18th, 2026 | Used EV sales surge; automakers,...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/18

Elena Ciccotelli, host of the “EVs for Everyone” podcast, and Cox Automotive’s Stephanie Valdez Streaty talk about surging used electric vehicle sales in April. Automakers and suppliers improve their relationships for the first time in 26 years. Plus, Stellantis partners with Dongfeng in France.

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23:16

May 16, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Toyota's $2B Texas...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/16

Automotive News reporters Larry Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss Toyota’s potential $2 billion Texas assembly plant, Ford cracking down on suppliers over quality and costs, and the latest electric vehicle strategy shifts from Honda, Mazda and Subaru.

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15:21

May 15th, 2026 | Toyota eyes $2B Texas plant;...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/15

Toyota is considering a new $2 billion assembly plant in Texas. Subaru puts its electric vehicle plans on ice and shifts focus back to internal combustion and hybrid cars. Plus, AutoPayPlus CEO Robert Steenbergh explains why he says lowering interest rates won’t solve the auto industry’s affordability problem.

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21:46

May 14, 2026 | Ford’s Liz Door on supplier relations;...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/14

Liz Door, Ford’s chief supply chain officer, discusses how the automaker is managing supplier relationships and disruptions. Honda abandons its combustion-free goal as it reports its first loss since going public in 1957. Plus, David Kennedy of Automotive News Canada discusses what’s at stake for the North American auto industry in USMCA renegotiations.

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16:25

May 13th, 2026 | Ford cracks down on suppliers;...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/13

Ford is putting suppliers with quality problems on a “no bid” list and pushing parts makers to sign three-year cost savings plans. Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa says partnerships will be key to the company’s turnaround strategy. Plus, Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, discusses what Canadian suppliers want from USMCA negotiations.

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23:30

May 12th, 2026 | Unifor President Lana Payne on USMCA...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/12

Unifor President Lana Payne discusses what Canadian auto workers want from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement renegotiations, including its push for a “sell in North America, build in North America” rule. Mazda delays its first dedicated electric vehicle by two years and slashes its EV investment nearly in half, pivoting to hybrids. Plus, a look at Automotive News’ series on the state of trade in 2026.

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17:16

May 11th, 2026 | Nissan cuts tariff costs $2.3B;...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/11

Nissan slashed its tariff bill by $2.3 billion with an America-first production strategy. Geely becomes the first Chinese automaker to enter Canada, shipping Lotus EVs under a new trade deal. Plus, Volvo’s Anders Bell discusses how organizational changes have accelerated the company’s software-defined vehicle development.

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16:07

Bonus Episode: Top 100 dealership groups by service...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/10

A preview of Automotive News’ Top 100 dealership groups ranked by service and parts and body shop revenue. Hear from leaders at Vaughan Automotive, Hendrick Automotive Group, and Masano Auto Group about training, technology, and the tough decisions around collision centers.

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28:28

May 9, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Toyota's billion-dollar...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/09

Ford Reporter Michael Martinez shares details from his rare visit inside the automaker’s secretive California skunk works. Larry P. Vellequette talks about Toyota’s big loss despite record U.S. sales. Plus, the panel discusses the pickup market as General Motors tries to capitalize on F-150 shortages.

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21:16

May 8, 2026 | Why a Pennsylvania dealer sold his...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/05/08

John Masano of Masano Auto Group in Pennsylvania explains why he sold his collision center to focus on his core business. A federal trade court strikes down Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs as unlawful. Plus, General Motors pushes for more pickup inventory as Ford production problems linger.

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