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Automotive News Daily Drive

Automotive News
Stellantis
Ford Motor Company
Automotive Industry
China
General Motors
Electric Vehicles
Toyota
Honda
USMCA
Volkswagen
Tariffs
Nissan
UAW
Toyota Motor Corporation
Ford
Artificial Intelligence
Carvana
Polestar
Canada
Chinese Automakers

Daily Drive is a daily podcast series hosted by 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

KPMG’s Andreas Ries unpacks China’s rise. Ford’s net income falls 16 percent, but it lifts the low end of its outlook. Plus, Honda flip-flops on fleet sales.

Bugatti Rimac CEO Mate Rimac says Europe can’t beat China at its own game. Plus, General Motors plans $750 million for hybrid SUVs and Stellantis’ profits rise as cash drains.

General Motors is moving its stock listing to Nasdaq. Mazda ends the CX-70 with plans to roll customers over to the CX-90. Plus, Bugatti Rimac CEO Mate Rimac describes winning BMW’s battery business.

Audi’s CEO draws union anger over a Trump rally. Plus, Transport and Environment’s Lucien Mathieu talks about why plug-in hybrids look cleaner in the lab than on the road.

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Recent Guests

Jeet Brahmadan
Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: Oct. 25, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Will humanoid robots replace factory workers?
Simon Floyd
General Manager of Manufacturing and Mobility Industry Advisory for the Americas at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Oct. 25, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Will humanoid robots replace factory workers?
Suzanne Kazunis
Group Vice President and Executive Engineering Officer at Toyota Motor North America
Toyota Motor North America
Episode: Oct. 25, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Will humanoid robots replace factory workers?
Barry Phillips
Chief Commercial Officer at Apptronik
Apptronik
Episode: Oct. 25, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Will humanoid robots replace factory workers?
Michael Martinez
Automotive News reporter covering Ford and the UAW
Automotive News
Episode: Oct. 24, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Canada’s $8.7 billion auto and steel plan; UAW warns GM over buyback
Greg Layson
Digital and mobile editor at Automotive News Canada and host of the Automotive News Canada podcast
Automotive News Canada
Episode: Oct. 24, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Canada’s $8.7 billion auto and steel plan; UAW warns GM over buyback
John Irwin
Automotive News reporter covering General Motors
Automotive News
Episode: Oct. 23, 2026 | What Chinese brands would mean for service and parts; Volvo cuts 2,500 jobs
Quin Garcia
Managing director at Autotech Ventures, which invests in dealership fixed-operations startups
Autotech Ventures
Episode: Oct. 23, 2026 | What Chinese brands would mean for service and parts; Volvo cuts 2,500 jobs
Gail Howe
Automotive News reporter covering dealership acquisitions.
Automotive News
Episode: Oct. 22, 2026 | Polestar CEO on path to profit: “We will not give you a date”

Hosts

Jake Neer
Host of Daily Drive and Weekend Drive; Automotive News
Kellen Walker
Co-host/Host of Daily Drive; Lead host in several episodes

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 190 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 Statesa year 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
    India2 years 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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    2
    Trish Listens
    Canada2 years 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    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
    3 years ago

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Audiences value on-the-ground reporting and diverse guest perspectives from OEMs, suppliers, and regulators.
Listeners appreciate timely auto industry updates and expert insights, but some desire more conversational flow and less scripted delivery.
Feedback highlights strong industry relevance; occasional comments about audio quality and mid-roll ads.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#103
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Apple Podcasts
#216
Indonesia/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Aug. 4, 2026 | Repossessions rising; dealerships face California wiretapping law
Q: Why hasn't the industry been able to fix or improve those systemic problems?
Boygon says repossession requires verifying many details, often manually, across lenders, forwarding agents and repo agents. Automation can still produce errors, and fragmented processes and limited access to records make mistakes more likely.
Aug. 4, 2026 | Repossessions rising; dealerships face California wiretapping law
Q: For a dealer who gets one of these letters, what's their best move?
Clem recommends seeking legal counsel, reviewing website tracking and cookie-banner settings, and ensuring consumers can opt out before information is collected.
Aug. 2, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Top supplier execs on China’s rise
Q: In which areas are you seeing the most growth or growth potential?
The executives point to hybrid and multi-pathway powertrains, software-defined vehicles, integrated exterior and powertrain offerings, and technology that helps customers manage vehicle complexity.
Aug. 2, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Top supplier execs on China’s rise
Q: So how does this change the competitive landscape when we look at Chinese companies coming in and rising very quickly?
The executives describe China as a growing source of manufacturing and innovation that intensifies competition and influences costs. They say suppliers should learn from Chinese companies while building resilient supply chains and pursuing fair, mutually beneficial collaboration.
Aug. 8, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Ford Fathom EV pickup; July sales
Q: Why are repos up like they are right now? It seems like they're higher than they've ever been.
Larry Vellequette says repossessions are rising as people are persuaded to buy vehicles they cannot afford, with some facing monthly payments of $1,000 or more and long loan terms.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Automotive News Daily Drive

What is Automotive News Daily Drive about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This daily briefing focuses on the auto industry's latest market dynamics, product moves, and technology adoption, with a heavy emphasis on AI, semiconductors, policy, and regulatory risk as they affect dealers, OEMs, and suppliers. Episodes frequently feature hands-on reporting from Automotive News reporters paired with expert guests—from executives and engineers to analysts and regulators—to unpack market-share shifts, supply-chain pressures, and the evolving software-defined vehicle landscape. A standout trait is the blend of timely market updates with strategic, actionable insights for dealership operations and supplier decisions, often anchored by insider perspectives from top industry executives. Listeners are likely seeking timely, p... more

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