Automotive News Daily Drive
Business & Economics Podcasts
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...
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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.
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Episodes
April 22, 2026 | GM shelves EV pickups; Amazon Autos wins over new dealers
4/22/2026
General Motors is indefinitely delaying its next-generation electric pickups and redirecting cash to gasoline engines and plug-in hybrids. Sony Honda Mobility scales back its Afeela EV venture. Plus, we hear from a dealer who’s embracing Amazon Autos — a contrast to dealers who have opted out.
Duration:00:21:15
April 21, 2026 | Dealer who helped launch Amazon Autos explains why he’s opting out
4/21/2026
Andrew Wright, managing partner at Vinart Dealerships, explains why he chose not to participate in Hyundai’s Amazon Autos partnership despite helping establish the program. The FTC wants dealers to report competitors who violate advertising rules. Plus, Hyundai’s CEO says tariffs are hurting the company.
Duration:00:18:42
April 20, 2026 | F-150 inventory crisis deepens; Iran war threatens helium supply for chips
4/20/2026
Ford F-150 supplies remain constrained seven months after the Novelis plant fire, with inventory down 43 percent and market share slipping. Pessimism is on the rise among auto executives. Plus, the Iran war is constricting helium supplies critical for semiconductor manufacturing.
Duration:00:16:32
April 18, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Ford's tech shakeup; Nissan's new vision
4/18/2026
Automotive News journalists Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss organizational changes at Ford, Volkswagen’s financial hit from ending ID4 production in Tennessee, Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa’s new strategic vision, and Toyota’s push to recruit Lexus dealers for its GR performance brand.
Duration:00:27:00
April 17, 2026 | Stellantis' Brampton plant pitch rejected; RockEd CEO Matthias Stoever
4/17/2026
Stellantis’ plan to assemble Chinese Leapmotor electric vehicles at its idled Brampton plant gets rejected. Stellantis doubles down on artificial intelligence with a new Microsoft partnership. Plus, Matthias Stoever of RockEd discusses the critical need to train service advisers as dealerships face staffing challenges.
Duration:00:17:10
April 16, 2026 | Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa on turnaround strategy; EVs plunge in February
4/16/2026
In an exclusive interview with Automotive News, Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa discusses his vision for the automaker’s turnaround, including artificial intelligence-driven autonomous tech and reducing the global lineup. Electric vehicle registrations fall 37 percent in February as share drops below 5 percent. Plus, Ford’s Doug Field departs and Stellantis hires Michael Orange to boost U.S. sales.
Duration:00:20:06
April 15, 2026 | Ford's Andrew Frick on electric pickup strategy; Stellantis, Dongfeng eye tie-up
4/15/2026
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.
Duration:00:18:05
April 14, 2026 | Ford CEO’s warning about China; 2026 top 150 dealership groups
4/14/2026
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.
Duration:00:17:41
Nissan Rogue to debut as hybrid; NTSB’s Ford BlueCruise investigation
4/13/2026
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.
Duration:00:16:37
Bonus Episode: Kia’s Russell Wager on EV3, Seltos hybrid and multi-powertrain strategy
4/12/2026
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.
Duration:00:14:36
April 11, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Is a U.S. sedan comeback on the horizon?
4/11/2026
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.
Duration:00:30:40
April 10, 2026 | Top 150 Dealership Groups preview; VW ends ID4 U.S. production
4/10/2026
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.
Duration:00:19:47
April 9, 2026 | Genesis COO Ted Mengiste on Magma line; Kia gets into pickups
4/9/2026
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.”
Duration:00:21:01
April 8, 2026 | Nissan's Christian Meunier on turnaround; U.S. sedan comeback?
4/8/2026
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.
Duration:00:20:20
April 7, 2026 | Hyundai's Randy Parker on Boulder concept; Gas prices boost EV economics
4/7/2026
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.
Duration:00:19:59
April 6, 2026 | Is it time to kill the gas tax?; Senators push Trump on China
4/6/2026
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.
Duration:00:18:58
April 4, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Q1 sales dipped for several major automakers; New York International Auto Show recap
4/4/2026
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.
Duration:00:24:40
April 3, 2026 | The compliance risks auto lenders face when they use AI; Stellantis in talks to produce Chinese EVs at idled Canada plant
4/3/2026
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.
Duration:00:18:25
April 2, 2026 | What the European auto crisis might mean for the U.S.; first-quarter sales start to roll in; Genesis to expand lineup by 2030
4/2/2026
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.
Duration:00:15:28
April 1, 2026 | Six years of crisis for auto industry; Mercedes invests $4 billion into Alabama plant
4/1/2026
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.
Duration:00:16:08