Automotive News Daily Drive

By Automotive News

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.

Recent Episodes

March 6, 2026 | Cox Automotive’s Erin Keating on dealer outlook; Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell leaves Stellantis

● Released 11 hours ago | 6 March 2026
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March 5, 2026 | Pinewood.AI CEO on why Apax deal fell apart; buyers stretch loans to 7 years

● Released 1 day ago | 5 March 2026
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March 4, 2026 | Does Toyota need a sixth U.S. plant?; More VW dealers sue Scout

● Released 2 days ago | 4 March 2026
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March 3, 2026 | Iran conflict: What the auto industry needs to know

● Released 3 days ago | 3 March 2026
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March 2, 2026 | Honda revives reverse-import strategy; Lei Xing says Chinese EV threat ‘overblown’

● Released 4 days ago | 2 March 2026
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Feb. 28, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Stellantis profit-sharing woes, Nissan’s Pathfinder gamble

● Released 7 days ago | 28 February 2026
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Feb. 27, 2026 | Software woes persist; BMW’s humanoid robot expansion

● Released 1 week ago | 27 February 2026
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Feb. 26, 2026 | No profit sharing for Stellantis UAW workers; Will companies get tariff refunds?

● Released 1 week ago | 26 February 2026
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Feb. 25, 2026 | Nissan's dual Pathfinder bet; Why Chinese automakers face a U.S. brick wall

● Released 1 week ago | 25 February 2026
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Feb. 24, 2026 | What you need to know about latest tariff chaos; Canada's trade warning

● Released 1 week ago | 24 February 2026
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Feb. 23, 2026 | Auto industry gets reprieve from new tariffs; AlixPartners' Dan Hearsch

● Released 2 weeks ago | 23 February 2026
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Bonus Episode: Tekion CEO Jay Vijayan on profitability plans and ROI transparency

● Released 2 weeks ago | 22 February 2026
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Feb. 21, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Will auto companies get tariff refunds after SCOTUS ruling?

● Released 2 weeks ago | 21 February 2026
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Feb. 20, 2026 | SCOTUS strikes down Trump tariffs; understanding IRS negative equity decision

● Released 2 weeks ago | 20 February 2026
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Feb. 19, 2026 | Tekion CEO Jay Vijayan on AI security; Auto execs anxious about job security

● Released 2 weeks ago | 19 February 2026
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Feb. 18, 2026 | Reynolds & Reynolds CEO Chris Walsh; Automakers bet on humanoid robots

● Released 2 weeks ago | 18 February 2026
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Feb. 17, 2026 | Jesse Jackson's auto legacy; Elektrobit CEO Maria Anhalt

● Released 3 weeks ago | 17 February 2026
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Feb. 15, 2026 | Bonus Episode: MichAuto’s Glenn Stevens on bridge uncertainty

● Released 3 weeks ago | 15 February 2026
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Feb. 14, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Gordie Howe Bridge dispute; Larry flies a Joby air taxi

● Released 3 weeks ago | 14 February 2026
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Feb. 13, 2026 | Trump EPA tosses emissions rules; How agentic AI transforms dealerships

● Released 3 weeks ago | 13 February 2026
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Feb. 12, 2026 | Windsor mayor reacts to Trump’s bridge threat; Nissan exits factories ahead of schedule

● Released 3 weeks ago | 12 February 2026
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Feb. 11, 2026 | CDK CEO Brian MacDonald interview; Ford posts $11B Q4 loss

● Released 3 weeks ago | 11 February 2026
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Feb. 10, 2026 | Lance Woelfer on Honda's fresh lineup strategy; Trump threatens Gordie Howe Bridge

● Released 4 weeks ago | 10 February 2026
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Feb. 9, 2026 | Toyota Highlander goes electric; TrueCar founder Scott Painter on his comeback

● Released 4 weeks ago | 9 February 2026
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Feb. 8, 2026 | Bonus Episode: More from NASCAR Champ Joey Logano

● Released 4 weeks ago | 8 February 2026
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Feb. 7, 2026 | Weekend Drive: NADA 2026 wrap-up; UAW-VW deal

● Released 4 weeks ago | 7 February 2026
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February 6, 2026 | Cox Automotive's Steve Rowley on AI revolution; Toyota names new CEO

● Released 4 weeks ago | 6 February 2026
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Feb. 5, 2026 | Meet Megan and Lauren: dealership AI avatars; UAW, VW reach tentative deal

● Released 4 weeks ago | 5 February 2026
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Feb. 4, 2026 | NASCAR champ Joey Logano on Ford dealership partnership; J.D. Power profit forecast

● Released 1 month ago | 4 February 2026
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Feb. 3, 2026 | Hyundai, Kia set January sales records; Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell

● Released 1 month ago | 3 February 2026
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