Loading...

PODCAST

Automotive News Daily Drive

Automotive News

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.

business business news

All Episodes

17:34

Jan. 2, 2026 | Retail Year-In-Review: AI, M&A and the...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2026/01/02

Daily Drive's year-end series concludes with the final installment from the Automotive News retail team, which wraps up the biggest retail stories of 2025. In this episode, they examine the impact of AI on dealerships, mergers and acquisitions trends, and the state of service and parts operations.

en

18:47

Dec. 31, 2025 | Retail Year-In-Review: Dealers'...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/12/31

Daily Drive's year-end series shifts to the automotive retail landscape in 2025. The Automotive News retail team breaks down the year's biggest retail stories, from dealers' regulatory wins and losses to the expansion of Amazon Autos and evolving dealership dynamics.

en

24:46

Dec. 30, 2025 | Tech Year-In-Review: Tariffs, Tesla...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/12/30

Daily Drive’s year-end series continues with the second installment from the Automotive News Tech and Innovation team, which examines how tariffs and trade policy reshaped the industry in 2025. Plus, a look at the year EV makers such as Tesla and Rivian had navigating a rapidly evolving market.

en

32:20

Dec. 29, 2025 | Tech Year-In-Review: Innovation and...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/12/29

Daily Drive’s year-end series shifts focus to automotive technology in 2025. The Automotive News Tech and Innovation team examines the year’s biggest tech stories, from advances in vehicle software and connected technology to the disruption caused by the Nexperia chip crisis.

en

19:30

Dec. 26, 2025 | Automaker Year-In-Review: Toyota and...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/12/26

Daily Drive's year-end series continues with a look at Toyota and Subaru's 2025. Automotive News Toyota reporter Larry P. Vellequette and Atlanta Bureau Chief Urvaksh Karkaria discuss Toyota's electrification strategy throughout the year and how the world's largest automaker adapted to shifting market demands. Plus, a look at Subaru's performance in 2025.

en

14:58

Dec. 24, 2025 | Automaker Year-In-Review: Nissan's...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/12/24

Daily Drive's year-end series continues with a deep dive into Nissan's challenging 2025. Automotive News Atlanta Bureau Chief Urvaksh Karkaria and Toyota reporter Larry P. Vellequette examine the long list of struggles that plagued the Japanese automaker this year, plus its recent decision to overhaul its controversial dealer stair-step incentive program.

en

14:15

Dec. 23, 2025 | Automaker Year-In-Review: GM's steady...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/12/23

Daily Drive’s year-end series continues with a look at how General Motors and Volkswagen Group navigated 2025. GM reporter Lindsay VanHulle examines how the automaker posted solid numbers while adapting to the changing EV landscape. VW reporter Jack Walsworth breaks down Volkswagen’s struggles and successes in a year of contrasts.

en

19:49

Dec. 22, 2025 | Automaker Year-In Review: Stellantis...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/12/22

Daily Drive’s year-end series kicks off with a deep dive into how the Detroit automakers navigated 2025. In this first installment, the Automotive News Automaker team breaks down the biggest stories of the year. Today’s focus: Stellantis and Ford’s challenging 2025, with insights from the reporters who covered them closest.

en

11:39

Dec. 21, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Gestamp's Riberas on...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/12/21

Gestamp Executive Chairman Francisco Riberas explains why he thinks the century-old model for financing new vehicle programs is breaking down and what needs to replace it. Plus, more from NADA's incoming chair Rob Cochran on dealer expectations for 2025.

en

28:50

Dec. 20, 2025 | Weekend Drive: EU's EV retreat;...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/12/20

Automotive News’ Molly Boigon and Automotive News Canada’s Greg Layson discuss the European Commission’s expected reversal of its 2035 combustion engine ban and Ford’s drastic scaling back of electric vehicle plans. Plus, Molly discusses her column on the auto industry’s policy whiplash, and Greg talks about Ford’s Canadian Super Duty plans amid tariff uncertainty.

en

19:44

Dec. 19, 2025 | Incoming NADA chair talks 2026...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/12/19

Incoming National Automobile Dealers Association chair Rob Cochran discusses his priorities for 2026. U.S.-Canada trade talks are set to begin in January with high stakes for automakers. Plus, deleted texts reveal an alleged conspiracy against UAW Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Mock.

en

24:43

Dec. 18, 2025 | Steven Rattner on 2009 auto bailout:...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/12/18

Steven Rattner, who led the Obama administration’s auto rescue, reflects 16 years later on General Motors and Chrysler’s bankruptcies and addresses whether he’d do anything differently today. Plus, why Europe’s EV future remains intact despite this week’s combustion ban reversal— and what Ford dealers fear as the Escape goes away.

en

17:34

Dec. 17, 2025 | Impact of EU ICE ban reversal; Tesla...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/12/17

The EU’s reversal on its combustion engine ban will reshape where automakers invest billions and which vehicles they prioritize globally. Automotive News Europe’s Peter Sigal details how this policy shift creates winners and losers for companies operating in both Europe and the U.S. Plus, California could suspend Tesla sales, and Scout Motors wins direct-sales rights in Colorado.

en

21:43

Dec. 16, 2025 | New tool tracks distressed suppliers;...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/12/16

Reporter John Irwin talks about the new Automotive News Supplier Distress Tracker, which finds that auto suppliers have cut more than 60,000 jobs across North America and Europe in 2025. Ford is discontinuing the F-150 Lightning after less than four years. Plus, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe discusses threats from China and the launch of the electric vehicle maker’s first mass-market vehicle in 2026.

en

20:19

Dec. 15, 2025 | Trump’s CAFE retreat likely to cost...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/12/15

Automotive News’ Molly Boigon explains why relaxed emissions standards are likely to cost consumers more than they would save. Nissan revamps its stair-step bonuses after a dealer uproar. Plus, JLR says it did not, in fact, fire its controversial design chief.

en

11:48

Dec. 14, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Volvo CEO Hakan...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/12/14

Volvo Cars CEO Hakan Samuelsson talks about the automaker’s powertrain strategy moving forward, its relationship with parent company Geely and more.

en

21:16

Dec. 13, 2025 | Weekend Drive: USMCA drama; EVs do...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/12/13

Automotive News reporters Molly Boigon and Richard Truett discuss some of the biggest news stories in the auto industry from the past week, including President Donald Trump’s threat to dismantle USMCA and EV registrations doing better than expected in October after the repeal of federal tax credits.

en

21:37

Dec. 12, 2025 | Ford, SK On end joint battery...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/12/12

South Korean battery maker SK On is ending its joint venture with Ford. Mexico plans tariffs as high as 50 percent on Chinese cars. Plus, Jeremy Stephens of Bozard Ford joins the show to talk about how mobile service has helped serve his customers and boost the company’s bottom line.

en

25:57

Dec. 11, 2025 | Ionna CEO Seth Cutler interview Part...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/12/11

In this second and final part of Automotive News’ interview with Seth Cutler, the Ionna CEO discusses softening electric vehicle demand after the loss of the federal tax credit and why the company is opting not to develop its own charging app. Automakers push to preserve USMCA as President Donald Trump floats bilateral deals. Plus, EV registrations do better in October than analysts expected.

en

23:46

Dec. 10, 2025 | Ionna CEO Seth Cutler interview Part...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/12/10

Seth Cutler, CEO of the Ionna charging network, talks about the eight automakers trying to beat Tesla at its own game. U.S. inventory dips with affordable cars flying off dealer lots. Plus, VinFast’s U.S. expansion collapses.

en

1,367 results

Similar Podcasts

TaxTalent.com The Golden Rule Podcast

Adam Golden

TaxTalent.com Podcast

Tony Santiago

SoldiOnline

Mondadori Digital

Automotive News Daily Drive

Automotive News

Bloomberg Talks

Bloomberg