Automotive News Daily Drive
Business og økonomiPolitikk og nyheterDaily 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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- Oct. 2, 2025 | EV surge propels Q3 sales; Cox Automotive’s Stephanie Valdez Streaty (00:20:57)
The pull-up of electric vehicle sales before federal incentives went away juiced sales for many automakers in September and the third quarter. LG Energy is resuming U.S. business trips after a visa deal with South Korea. Plus, Stephanie Valdez Streaty, Cox Automotive’s director of industry insights, talks about the likely short- and long-term impacts of the end of federal EV tax credits.
- Oct. 1, 2025 | Ford’s five years of Farley; What government shutdown means for industry (00:24:11)
Ford CEO Jim Farley says “we’ve made a lot of progress” in his time leading the automaker, which began five years ago. EV sales take off in September ahead of the end of federal tax credits. Plus, Staff Reporter Molly Boigon talks about what the federal government shutdown means for the auto industry.
- Sept. 30, 2025 | End of electric vehicle tax credits; EV Politics Project’s Mike Murphy (00:20:34)
Federal electric vehicle tax credits expire at midnight. General Motors and Ford are using their financing arms to offer the federal incentive beyond its expiration. Plus, EV Politics Project founder Mike Murphy talks about the state of electrification as federal support evaporates.
- Sept. 29, 2025 | Market resilience about to be tested; JLR restarts some production (00:23:31)
Experts say they expect tariffs, expiring EV tax credits and other factors to hamper affordability in the coming months. JLR starts a phased production restart after a recent cyberattack. Plus, EVs are expected to buoy third-quarter sales results.
- Sept. 28, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Former Congressman Mike Rogers Part 2 (00:13:44)
In this second and final part of Molly Boigon’s interview with U.S. Senate Candidate Mike Rogers, the former Republican Congressman from Michigan talks about the elimination of federal tax credits for EVs, funding for battery research and more. Listen to Part 1 of the interview here: What JLR production shutdown means for dealers - Automotive News
- Sept. 27, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Cyberattack fallout for Stellantis, JLR (00:22:39)
Automotive News’ Larry P. Vellequette and Richard Truett discuss the biggest news of the past week, including fallout from cyberattacks against JLR and Stellantis, the brewing battle over the EPA’s emissions rules and more.
- Sept. 26, 2025 | New tariffs on heavy trucks; How Fed’s rate cut affects F&I offices (00:17:25)
The U.S. will impose tariffs on heavy trucks and other products. Tesla urges President Donald Trump not to repeal vehicle emissions rules. Plus, TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant talks about what the Fed’s interest rate cut means for auto lending and the refinance market.
- Sept. 25, 2025 | GM supply chain chief Jeff Morrison interview; Bosch to cut 13,000 jobs (00:22:32)
Jeff Morrison, General Motors’ senior vice president of global purchasing and supply chain, talks about how the automaker is working through growing challenges related to trade and tariffs. Bosch plans to cut 13,000 jobs to bring down costs. Plus, Honda cancels the Acura ZDX built by General Motors after just one model year.
- Sept. 24, 2025 | Automakers “spread the peanut butter” with tariff costs, say experts (00:22:29)
A panel of experts discusses uncertainty and higher costs from tariffs, with one saying automakers are managing so far by “spreading the peanut butter” — distributing the financial burden across global operations. Automakers urge the EPA to ease tailpipe emissions rules. Plus, JLR works to pay struggling suppliers during its production halt.
- Sept. 23, 2025 | Former Congressman Mike Rogers Part 1; JLR extends shutdown (00:20:59)
Former Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Mich., who is running for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, says President Donald Trump’s tariffs are working to boost U.S. manufacturing investments. JLR extends its production shutdown again after this month’s cyberattack. Plus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom says General Motors CEO Mary Barra “sold us out” on EV tax credits.
- Sept. 22, 2025 | Stellantis data breach; Larry Dominique talks China threats (00:18:21)
Stellantis is the latest auto company to suffer a data breach. Jeep cancels the Gladiator 4xe. Plus, Larry Dominique, president of LD Management Consulting, talks about automaker tech challenges amid increasing threats from China.
- Bonus Episode: Asbury CEO talks EV sales; fallout from Hyundai-LG raid (00:12:25)
Asbury Automotive Group CEO David Hult talks about the state of electric vehicle sales as regulations change and most federal support ends. Plus, Automotive News’ Molly Boigon provides a comprehensive look at the U.S. immigration raid at a joint battery plant being built by Hyundai and LG Energy Solution in Georgia and what happens next.
- Sept. 20, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Ford’s HQ move; EVs surge ahead of tax credit sunset (00:13:14)
Automotive News’ Michael Martinez and Hannah Lutz discuss Ford’s plan to demolish its longtime “Glass House” global headquarters and move to the automaker’s nearby engineering campus. Plus, they talk about the rush to buy electric vehicles ahead of the end of federal tax incentives Sept. 30.
- Sept. 19, 2025 | VW price hikes; Pied Piper ranks brands by service drive scheduling practices (00:20:45)
Volkswagen of America is raising starting prices on most 2026 models. Automakers and suppliers warn the unpredictability of tariffs makes it harder to justify U.S. investments. Plus, Pied Piper has a new look at which auto brands are best at scheduling service appointments by phone or website.
- Sept. 18, 2025 | Asbury CEO David Hult interview; Nissan drops Ariya EV in U.S. (00:21:03)
Asbury Automotive Group CEO David Hult talks about the mergers and acquisitions market, how tariffs are affecting the public retail group and more. Nissan says it will pause U.S. market production of its compact Ariya electric crossover for the 2026 model year. Plus, the Federal Reserve’s rate cut could ripple to auto loans.
- Sept. 17, 2025 | Hyundai Executive Chair Euisun Chung interview; EV registrations surge (00:24:39)
Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung talks with Automotive News Publisher KC Crain about the recent immigration raid in Georgia, plans for U.S. investments and more. EV registrations surge for legacy brands while Tesla keeps falling. Plus, JLR’s cyberattack fallout spreads to suppliers.
- Sept. 16, 2025 | GM CEO Mary Barra Interview Part 2 (00:23:41)
In the second and final part of Automotive News’ exclusive interview with General Motors CEO Mary Barra, she talks about growing manufacturing challenges, how hybrids fit into future product plans and more. A fifth of all auto suppliers topple into financial distress. Plus, experts discuss the state of electrification amid shifting federal policies and sluggish demand.
- Sept. 15, 2025 | GM CEO Mary Barra Interview Part 1 (00:24:08)
General Motors CEO Mary Barra sits down for an exclusive interview with Automotive News’ Lindsay VanHulle and Nick Bunkley at the site of the automaker’s new global headquarters. Ford plans to demolish its global headquarters and relocate to its nearby engineering campus. Plus, Tesla halts orders of its cheapest Cybertruck while Ram cancels its electric pickup.
- Sept. 14, 2025 | Bonus Episode: SellMyRide says used-car demand at all-time high (00:11:40)
In the second and final part of this interview, SellMyRide Chairman Chip Perry and President Dom Pope discuss dealer demand for used vehicles in 2025. Plus, Susann Kazunas, Toyota Motor North America group vice president of production engineering, talks about how the automaker is responding to tariff headwinds.
- Sept. 13, 2025 | Weekend Drive: What Hyundai-LG ICE raid means for industry (00:15:40)
Automotive News Staff Reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Molly Boigon discuss the past week’s biggest news stories, including the fallout from the U.S. immigration raid of a Hyundai-LG battery plant site in Georgia as well as the possible implications of an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling on President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
- Sept. 12, 2025 | Attorney for Hyundai-LG workers describes their experience (00:23:05)
Attorney Charles Kuck represents some of the Hyundai-LG workers who were detained in a U.S. immigration raid last week in Georgia. He talks about what they experienced and what it all means for other foreign companies thinking about investing in the U.S. Plus, General Motors CEO Mary Barra says “agility and resiliency” are key to navigating a changing industry.
- Sept. 11, 2025 | Hyundai-LG workers head back to South Korea; TD Cowen’s Itay Michaeli (00:19:40)
Hyundai and LG workers are traveling back to South Korea despite an overture from President Trump to stay. Analysts say Tesla drivers are defecting to legacy brands in big numbers. Plus, TD Cowen’s Itay Michaeli talks about how well the auto industry is adapting to tariffs.
- Sept. 10, 2025 | Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller; SellMyRide’s Chip Perry and Dom Pope (00:21:42)
Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller touts the electric vehicle startup’s new flagship vehicle, the Polestar 5. SellMyRide President Dom Pope and Chairman Chip Perry discuss the company’s strategy as an acquisition platform for high-volume dealers. Plus, U.S. immigration raid disruptions spread beyond Hyundai and LG Energy to other South Korean projects.
- Sept. 9, 2025 | Ralph Nader talks auto safety in 2025; Toyota to consolidate U.S. Lexus production (00:20:15)
Consumer advocate and author Ralph Nader talks about his view of the auto industry in 2025, from safety standards to automated driving. A report says Toyota will consolidate Lexus production sites in the U.S. Plus, Ford will recall nearly 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a rear-view camera issue.
- Sept. 8, 2025 | Audi CEO Gernot Döllner interview; South Korea responds to Hyundai ICE raid (00:19:10)
Audi CEO Gernot Döllner talks about the automaker’s focus on strategic clarity and its plans for electrification going forward. South Korea sends a “rapid response team” to bring back workers detained in a U.S. immigration raid. Plus, Stellantis plans to scrap its target of 100 percent electric vehicles in Europe by 2030.