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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.

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21:45

June 19, 2025 | Why Tesla sales, EV market are...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/06/19

Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff explains why electric vehicle registrations recently fell for the first time in more than two years and how much Tesla’s woes are to blame. Toyota adds battery pack lines at two plants to pave the way for the new RAV4. Plus, Ford orders dealers to halt deliveries of some Mach-Es.

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16:25

June 18, 2025 | KPMG’s Lenny LaRocca; UAW monitor...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/06/18

Lenny LaRocca, head of KPMG’s automotive practice, talks about the evolving mergers and acquisitions market and how his clients are trying to beef up bottom lines in 2025. The UAW’s federal monitor paints a damning picture of President Shawn Fain’s leadership. Plus, the U.S. Senate looks to phase out EV tax credits over six months.

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17:55

June 17, 2025 | U.S., Japan fail to reach trade deal;...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/06/17

U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba failed to reach an agreement on a trade package on the sidelines of the G7 summit. Tesla dominates this year’s Cars.com’s American-Made Index. Plus, as Tesla readies its robotaxi launch, New Industry VC’s Alex Roy raises questions about safety and profit potential.

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20:33

June 16, 2025 | Renault CEO Luca de Meo resigns;...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/06/16

Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group, is stepping down after five years. Ford’s rare-earth magnet supply is “day to day” after forcing a plant shutdown. Plus, Paul Thomas, president of Bosch North America, and MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers President Collin Shaw discuss the latest challenges facing parts makers amid tariffs and supply chain bottlenecks.

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14:38

June 15, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Tesla brand damage;...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/06/15

Telemetry’s Sam Abuelsamid talks about where Tesla’s brand image stands after CEO Elon Musk’s online spat with President Donald Trump. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Richard Truett talks about Brian Wilson’s indelible impact on American car culture after the Beach Boys’ founder’s death this past week at age 82. Brian Wilson/Beach Boys/Car Hits playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0e7QhkZtdBlMcTApGeGscZ?si=150664ce58f34406

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17:14

June 14, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Top retail groups by...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/06/14

More often than not, revenue from service, parts and the body shop carry dealerships through tough times. Automotive News Senior Retail Editor Dan Shine talks about this year’s list of top dealership groups as ranked by service and parts revenue.

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17:56

June 13, 2025 | Trump floats higher auto tariffs;...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/06/13

President Trump repeals California’s gas-car ban and floats higher auto tariffs. Electric vehicle momentum halts in April. Plus, EasyCare’s Corey Smith talks about how service drives can cut stress and boost profits by rethinking their scheduling processes.

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24:41

June 12, 2025 | Openlane CEO Peter Kelly interview;...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/06/12

Openlane CEO Peter Kelly talks about the digital wholesaler’s view of tariffs as well as the benefits and shortcomings of artificial intelligence technologies. A survey finds the auto industry is the most vulnerable to financial distress. Plus, Dana inks a massive deal to sell its off-highway business.

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16:54

June 11, 2025 | U.S., China reach rare-earths...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/06/11

The U.S. reaches a trade framework with China to ease the rare-earths shortage. GM makes a blockbuster investment in U.S. production. Plus, Sam Abuelsamid, vice president of market research at Telemetry, talks about Tesla’s planned robotaxi launch and why he thinks it’s a big risk for the self-driving industry.

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22:39

June 10, 2025 | China eases some rare-earth...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/06/10

Chinese officials say they are willing to fast-track approval of rare-earth exports to eligible users in the European Union. Hyundai reportedly has a rare-earths stockpile that can last about a year. Plus, Dean Evans, co-founder of rare-earth recycling company Evolution Metals and Technologies, talks about the bottleneck in China and what his company is seeing as a result.

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19:36

June 9, 2025 | Auto shipments plummet amid tariffs;...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/06/09

The number of cars being shipped to the U.S. via sea routes has plunged as a result of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported vehicles. Panic begins to set in over the rare-earth mineral shortage. Plus, MIT Research Scientist Bryan Reimer says companies and regulators need to rethink the ways they tackle distracted driving.

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14:25

June 7, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Stellantis design chief...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/06/08

Ralph Gilles, Stellantis chief design officer, talks about the past and future of Chrysler design as the brand celebrates its centennial. Supply chain executives and experts discuss tariff impacts.

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21:24

June 6, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Implications of Trump,...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/06/07

Omari Gardner, director of content and commentary, discusses the deeper impacts of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s fallout with President Donald Trump. Plus, Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker talk about the China rare-earth mineral shortage and other major news stories from the past week.

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22:51

June 6, 2025 | Trump, Musk go from joyride to road...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/06/06

President Donald Trump threatens subsidies and contracts for Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s companies amid their public falling-out. The U.S. dumps Biden-era fuel economy rules. Plus, TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant talks about the latest impacts of tariffs on auto finance.

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20:37

June 5, 2025 | Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/06/05

CEO Christine Feuell talks about Chrysler’s centennial and her expectations for the brand in the coming years. President Trump’s tariffs pummel Canada’s auto exports. Plus, U.S. suppliers call for immediate action on China rare-earth restrictions.

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20:58

June 4, 2025 | Rare-earth shortage shutters plants;...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/06/04

A rare-earth shortage forces supplier plants in Europe to shut down. U.S. sales streaks come to an end for Mazda and Subaru. Plus, a panel of experts talk about the latest tariff news and what it all means for the automotive supply chain.

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19:49

June 3, 2025 | EV interest hits six-year low; LG...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/06/03

Interest in electric vehicles has sunk to its lowest level since 2019. May sales gains couldn’t keep up with previous months. Plus, Bob Lee, North American president for LG Energy Solution, talks about how the battery maker is reacting to tariffs and its strategy for electrification amid sluggish EV demand.

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20:52

June 2, 2025 | American Honda’s Lance Woelfer; Trump...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/06/02

Lance Woelfer, American Honda’s vice president of auto sales, joins the show from the Detroit Grand Prix. President Trump plans to double steel tariffs. Plus, automakers warn of a rare-earth magnet shortage from China.

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14:07

June 1, 2025 | Bonus Episode: A2MAC1 CEO Patrick...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/06/01

A2MAC1 CEO Patrick Katenkamp talks about how the French automotive tech firm is building its presence in the U.S. Plus, Automotive News Director of Tech and Innovation Coverage Hannah Lutz breaks down the latest tariff news.

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24:06

May 31, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Washington whiplash and...

Automotive News Daily Drive ·

2025/05/31

Omari Gardner, Automotive News director of content and commentary, talks about how all of the activity in Washington, D.C. is trickling down to the auto industry. Plus, Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Executive Producer Jake Neher discuss some of the biggest news stories from the past week.

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