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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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18:05

April 15, 2026 | Ford's Andrew Frick on electric...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/04/15

Andrew Frick, president of Ford Blue and Ford Model e, discusses the automaker’s evolving pickup strategy, including extended-range EVs. Stellantis is in talks with Chinese automaker Dongfeng about sharing factories in Europe and China. Plus, Nissan faces a math problem on shifting production from Mexico.

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17:41

April 14, 2026 | Ford CEO’s warning about China; 2026...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/04/14

Ford CEO Jim Farley warns against Chinese automaker imports. Lucid appoints Silvio Napoli as CEO to lead turnaround efforts. Plus, dealers offer insights from Automotive News’ 2026 top 150 dealership groups rankings, including how groups are growing sales without adding stores.

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16:37

Nissan Rogue to debut as hybrid; NTSB’s Ford...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/04/13

Nissan is launching the next Rogue as hybrid-only late this year as it plays catch-up in a market dominated by Toyota and Honda. New steel and aluminum tariff math could cost automakers more. Plus, Kristin Poland of the National Transportation Safety Board’s Office of Highway Safety discusses the board’s investigation into fatal crashes involving the Ford BlueCruise.

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14:36

Bonus Episode: Kia’s Russell Wager on EV3, Seltos...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/04/12

Russell Wager, Kia’s vice president of marketing, discusses the brand’s newly announced EV3 compact electric SUV coming to the U.S., the redesigned Seltos with hybrid powertrain and how Kia’s multi-powertrain strategy is helping the brand navigate changing consumer preferences.

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30:40

April 11, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Is a U.S. sedan...

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2026/04/11

Automotive News reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez join Kellen Walker to discuss whether Buick’s planned new sedan could mean a broader comeback for the segment in the U.S. Plus, Kia enters the pickup market targeting 90,000 annual sales, new-vehicle inventories drop sharply to 2.98 million, and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation calls for a federal gas tax repeal.

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19:47

April 10, 2026 | Top 150 Dealership Groups preview;...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/04/10

A look at the trends and changes in Automotive News’ upcoming 2026 top 150 dealership groups rankings. Volkswagen halts ID4 production in Chattanooga as EV demand slows. Plus, Tesla is reportedly developing a smaller, cheaper electric SUV for production in Shanghai.

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21:01

April 9, 2026 | Genesis COO Ted Mengiste on Magma...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/04/09

Genesis Motor North America COO Ted Mengiste talks about the brand’s new Magma performance trim and growth strategy. Kia CEO Ho Sung Song announces the brand will launch midsize pickups by 2030, targeting 90,000 annual sales. Plus, Hyundai Motor reroutes ships around Africa to avoid the Strait of Hormuz as CEO Jose Muñoz declares “globalization is over.”

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20:20

April 8, 2026 | Nissan's Christian Meunier on...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/04/08

Christian Meunier, chairman of Nissan Americas, discusses the brand’s turnaround strategy and future direction. U.S. automakers accuse the European Union of blocking large pickup imports, potentially violating last year’s trade deal. Plus, Buick plans a new sedan for North America.

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19:59

April 7, 2026 | Hyundai's Randy Parker on Boulder...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/04/07

Automotive News Deputy Editor Lindsay VanHulle speaks with Hyundai Motor North America CEO Randy Parker about the brand’s new Boulder concept and its push into body-on-frame vehicles. Gasoline prices have hit $4.14 a gallon, making the economic case for EVs stronger. Plus, Volkswagen praises Rivian’s tech but gets vague when you ask when drivers will be able to use it in VW’s cars.

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18:58

April 6, 2026 | Is it time to kill the gas tax?;...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/04/06

John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, argues that the time has come to get rid of the federal gasoline tax. Three Democratic senators urge President Donald Trump to keep Chinese automakers out of the U.S. market ahead of his May summit with President Xi Jinping. Plus, Jeep’s streamlined Grand Wagoneer strategy pays off with a sixfold sales increase.

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24:40

April 4, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Q1 sales dipped for...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/04/04

Automotive News’ staff reporters Larry Vellequette and Jack Walsworth discuss first-quarter sales results. A California ruling that could determine the future of the Scout brand. Plus, a recap of the New York International Auto Show.

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18:25

April 3, 2026 | The compliance risks auto lenders...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/04/03

Sarah Milovich, general counsel and vice president of compliance at Carleton Inc., talks about the compliance risks auto lenders are facing when they use artificial intelligence. Stellantis is in talks to produce Leapmotor Chinese EVs at its idled Canadian plant. Plus, more on Mercedes’ $4 billion investment into its Alabama facility.

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15:28

April 2, 2026 | What the European auto crisis might...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/04/02

Doug Bolduc, managing editor of Automotive News Europe, talks about the crisis racking the European auto industry and what it might mean for American automakers and dealers. Plus, many automakers see a drop in first-quarter sales.

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16:08

April 1, 2026 | Six years of crisis for auto...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/04/01

Mercedes-Benz invests $4 billion into its Alabama plant. Molly Boigon talks about how crises have battered the auto industry. Plus, a federal judge rules that a California lawsuit against Scout Motors’ direct sales may proceed.

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17:36

March 31, 2026 | General Motors idles 1,300 workers...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/03/31

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, talks gas prices and consumer behavior. General Motors idles 1,300 workers at Factory Zero, its electric vehicle plant in Detroit. And Infiniti scales back its U.S. growth targets for the fiscal year.

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17:02

March 30, 2026 | Aumovio’s Dennis Fritsch talks dry...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/03/30

Dennis Fritsch, Aumovio’s vice president of safety and motion, discusses dry brake technology and how it could impact vehicle engineering. Audi is phasing out its five-star engine in Europe by 2027. Plus, what dealers can learn from China’s rapid expansion in Mexico.

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14:08

March 29, 2026 | Bonus Episode: CarEdge CEO says...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/03/29

CarEdge CEO Zach Shefska discusses how his company’s AI agents are bypassing traditional vehicle listing sites to connect car buyers directly with dealerships. Shefska explains how the technology works, why he believes listings sites are outdated, and what the future holds for automotive retail.

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22:45

March 28, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Afeela’s demise,...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/03/28

Automotive News reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez join Kellen Walker to discuss Sony Honda Mobility’s cancellation of its Afeela electric vehicles, Ford CEO Jim Farley’s $27 million compensation despite record recalls, Stellantis ticketing employees who drive competitor vehicles and what to expect at next week’s New York auto show.

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26:04

March 27, 2026 | WrenchWay’s Jay Goninen talks about...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/03/27

WrenchWay President Jay Goninen discusses the company’s Voice of the Technician survey results and what technicians are looking for in a dealership. Hyundai pledges to increase U.S. production by 2030. Plus, what dealers need to know about the wave of used electric vehicles hitting the market.

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18:18

March 26, 2026 | What Afeela cancellations signal for...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/03/26

Automotive News Asia Editor Hans Greimel discusses Sony Honda Mobility’s decision to cancel its Afeela EVs. U.S. auto sales are heading for a rough first quarter. Plus, Stellantis workers face parking tickets for driving the wrong brand.

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