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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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Latest Episodes

The Toyota Highlander nameplate is going all-electric for 2027. While Kia is stepping back from plug-in hybrids, Nissan is doubling down on them. Plus, TrueCar founder Scott Painter talks about his return to the company and how he plans to turn it ar... more

In the second and final part of Automotive News’ interview with three-time NACSAR champion Joey Logano, he talks more about his ownership stake in with Huntersville Ford and whether he plans to be in the auto retail business for the long haul.

Automotive News’ Michael Martinez and Larry P. Vellequette discuss the week’s biggest stories from the NADA Show in Las Vegas, including China making waves at the show and J.D. Power’s forecast for dealer profits in 2026. Plus, the UAW and Volkswagen... more

Cox Automotive President Steve Rowley joins Daily Drive from the NADA Show 2026 to talk about how the AI revolution is transforming dealerships. Toyota CFO Kenta Kon will become CEO effective April 1, just three years after the last major leadership ... more

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Recent Guests

Joey Logano
Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion
Huntersville Ford
Episode: Feb. 4, 2026 | NASCAR champ Joey Logano on Ford dealership partnership; J.D. Power profit forecast
George Corollas
President of the Presidio Group
Episode: Feb. 3, 2026 | Hyundai, Kia set January sales records; Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell
Jessica Stafford
Senior Vice President of Consumer Solutions
Cox Automotive
Episode: Jan. 30, 2026 | Tesla-SpaceX merger talk; car buyer satisfaction
Stephanie Manning
Chief Government Affairs Officer for Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Episode: Jan. 28, 2026 | MADD pushes impairment tech mandate; GM cuts Oshawa shift
Lisa Drake
President of Ford's new battery energy storage business
Ford
Episode: Jan. 28, 2026 | MADD pushes impairment tech mandate; GM cuts Oshawa shift
Steve Blasing
Chairman of Ford National Dealer Council and owner of Blazing Motor Company
Ford National Dealer Council
Episode: Jan. 28, 2026 | MADD pushes impairment tech mandate; GM cuts Oshawa shift
Greg Lason
Digital and mobile editor for Automotive News Canada
Automotive News Canada
Episode: Jan. 26, 2026 | Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs; AWS on AI timelines
Ozgur Tohumcu
General Manager for Automotive and Manufacturing at Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services
Episode: Jan. 26, 2026 | Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs; AWS on AI timelines
Joaquin Nuño-Whelan
President of Lincoln
Lincoln
Episode: Jan. 25, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Lincoln President Joaquin Nuño-Whelan on growth plans

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 182 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 States5 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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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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Feb. 3, 2026 | Hyundai, Kia set January sales records; Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell
Q: In 2026, is there a dealership group that's on an acquisition track that we should pay more attention to?
There's numerous groups active, but specifics were not commented on due to their proprietary nature.
Feb. 3, 2026 | Hyundai, Kia set January sales records; Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell
Q: Is there anything new about M&A in 2026 that dealerships should know about?
There's a trend where dealers optimize their portfolios, selling off stores that don't match their long-term strategy.
Feb. 3, 2026 | Hyundai, Kia set January sales records; Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell
Q: Does that mean they're approaching dealerships that hadn't really expressed interest in selling?
Yes, most dealers are often approached by brokers or even peers looking to acquire.
Feb. 3, 2026 | Hyundai, Kia set January sales records; Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell
Q: What is the state of M&A and dealerships in 2026?
The market is highly active with a high cadence of deals continuing as consolidation persists.
Feb. 4, 2026 | NASCAR champ Joey Logano on Ford dealership partnership; J.D. Power profit forecast
Q: How realistic is Nissan's goal to sell a million cars by 2027?
It's definitely a challenge for Nissan due to operational problems and macroeconomic trends, but they are making changes to improve their product development cycles and marketing strategies.

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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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