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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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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 autom... more

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 ... more

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 c... more

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 2... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Cochran
Incoming NADA Chair and President and CEO of Number One Cochran
NADA
Episode: Dec. 19, 2025 | Incoming NADA chair talks 2026 priorities; USMCA talks set for January
Steven Rattner
CEO of Willett Advisors and former counselor to the Treasury Secretary during the Obama administration's auto industry rescue.
Willett Advisors
Episode: Dec. 18, 2025 | Steven Rattner on 2009 auto bailout: "Everybody had to take pain"
Peter Sigal
Editor of Automotive News Europe
Automotive News Europe
Episode: Dec. 17, 2025 | Impact of EU ICE ban reversal; Tesla sales at risk in California
Jack Wallsworth
Reporter at Automotive News
Automotive News
Episode: Dec. 17, 2025 | Impact of EU ICE ban reversal; Tesla sales at risk in California
RJ Scaringe
CEO of Rivian
Rivian
Episode: Dec. 16, 2025 | New tool tracks distressed suppliers; Rivian CEO talks China, R2 launch
David Kennedy
Columnist for Automotive News Canada
Automotive News Canada
Episode: Dec. 15, 2025 | Trump’s CAFE retreat likely to cost consumers; Nissan overhauls stair-steps
Jeremy Stephens
Remote Services Director at Bozard Ford
Bozard Ford
Episode: Dec. 12, 2025 | Ford, SK On end joint battery venture; doing mobile service right
Seth Cutler
CEO of Ionna Charging Network
Ionna
Episode: Dec. 10, 2025 | Ionna CEO Seth Cutler interview Part 1; affordable cars selling fast
Hakan Samuelsson
CEO at Volvo Cars
Volvo Cars
Episode: Dec. 9, 2025 | Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson interview; Nissan eyes hybrid hub in U.S.

Host

Kellen Walker
Host of Daily Drive, contributing to discussions and insights regarding the automotive industry and market.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 181 ratings
  • Communism Much?

    Show made by wokesters and ex-hippies. Listen to Autoline Daily for the same news without the bad flavor. Episode from Sep 6th, 2025 was the final straw for me. Love or hate Musk as much as you want, but to argue that a 1/8 compensation package for VALUE CREATION in new value as somehow “criminal” shows the commie flag flying hard. The covetousness & envy is disgusting. Then the idea that UNREALIZED capital gains should be taxed in an off hand comment continues the narrative of economic illitera... more

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    Logic Mechanic
    United States4 months ago
  • Could be improved

    The overall content can be presented in lesser time, and better structured. Conversations. Feels dragged. Also scope can cover more with global focus than just around US.

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    3
    SGSandMan
    Indiaa year ago
  • Great content, hard to listen

    I force myself to listen because the content is timely and valuable, but the “read the news” format is really hard to stay focused on. I end up having to rewind often as my mind drifts. Would be so so much better if it used a typical podcast conversational style. My preference would be that they trash the script and speak from bullet points.

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    Trish Listens
    Canadaa year ago
  • Snooze fest

    If you like the delivery style of NPR radio you’ll love Automotive News Daily Drive. The delivery style of a librarian telling you what happened in the auto industry. Very little opinion and analysis and what they do offer is so vanilla as to never offend OEMs. If you want more interesting daily auto news with actual opinion and analysis try Autoline Daily.

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    ConvergentLabs
    United States2 years ago
  • It was fine, but now all it does is push electric vehicles and most of the news is electric centered. Pushing tailpipe emissions without disclosing the negative environmental harm electric batteries and their manufacturing process creates.

    Podcast Addict
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    Eric4953
    2 years ago

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Content is generally considered valuable, especially for industry professionals looking for current automotive news and trends.
Listeners appreciate the insightful interviews with industry leaders and the timely news, though some find the presentation style lacking in engagement.
There are criticisms regarding the style of delivery, with suggestions that it could be more conversational and less scripted.

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Dec. 19, 2025 | Incoming NADA chair talks 2026 priorities; USMCA talks set for January
Q: Is there anything in particular with Cafe standards that you'd like to work on this year, or the upcoming year, or that you'd like to see change?
Cochran hopes to ensure that government does not impede consumer choices regarding vehicle selection.
Dec. 19, 2025 | Incoming NADA chair talks 2026 priorities; USMCA talks set for January
Q: What are your top concerns then for US franchise dealership groups heading into 2026?
Cochran reflects on the need for improvement in customer experience and the industry's ability to adapt to changes.
Dec. 19, 2025 | Incoming NADA chair talks 2026 priorities; USMCA talks set for January
Q: What are your priorities for your NADA chairmanship in 2026? What do you hope to accomplish?
Cochran emphasizes the team effort at NADA and aims to balance current policy issues with long-term strategic thinking.
Dec. 15, 2025 | Trump’s CAFE retreat likely to cost consumers; Nissan overhauls stair-steps
Q: What is the disconnect between CAFE as a cost savings tool?
Molly explains that CAFE was originally designed for energy conservation, and the emphasis on affordability may lead to legal challenges.
Dec. 15, 2025 | Trump’s CAFE retreat likely to cost consumers; Nissan overhauls stair-steps
Q: Have automakers, regulators, has anyone addressed this publicly as far as you know, other than deep in that appendix?
Molly reports that automakers have not publicly addressed the issue, and NHTSA emphasizes the price increase due to previous fuel economy standards.

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Focusing on the latest happenings and trends in the automotive industry, the episodes explore a wide range of topics including electric vehicles, corporate strategies, cybersecurity, and market dynamics. The content is often driven by discussions with industry experts and executives, providing listeners with insights into current market conditions, consumer trends, and technological advancements impacting the sector. Noteworthy themes include the evolution of fuel efficiency standards, the complexities of the electric vehicle market, and the competitive landscape as manufacturers adapt to changing consumer demands.

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7. Jeremy Stephens
8. Seth Cutler

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