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Automotive News Daily Drive

Automotive News
Electric Vehicles
Stellantis
Automotive Industry
Toyota
Ford
Tariffs
USMCA
Nissan
General Motors
Ford Motor Company
China
Honda
Volkswagen
Tesla
Hyundai
UAW
Artificial Intelligence
Canada
Toyota Motor Corporation
Software-Defined Vehicles

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

The Trump administration finalizes a major fuel economy rollback. Dealership buy-sell activity stays hot. Plus, a look at why hackers find the auto industry so easy to target.

Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez break down Honda’s plans for a new U.S. plant, Volkswagen’s slashed profit forecast and why record diesel prices are rattling truck dealers heading into the third quarter.

Urvaksh Karkaria discusses Honda’s new hybrid plant and its next flagship crossovers. Plus, Bobby Steenbergh of AutoPayPlus breaks down why 100- and even 120-month auto loans are on the rise.

Dale Hall of the International Council on Clean Transportation says Detroit is running out of time to compete on EVs. Plus, Honda reportedly eyes Ohio for an up to $2.5 billion assembly plant.

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Recent Guests

Mike Nefkens
CEO of HERE Technologies
HERE Technologies
Episode: Sept. 21, 2026 | VW slashes profit forecast; HERE Technologies CEO
Rudy Schork
Automotive News reporter
Automotive News
Episode: Sept. 20, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Stellantis weighs bringing Ram production back to Michigan
Zack Zhang
Geely Auto Europe chief product officer
Geely Auto Europe
Episode: Sept. 17, 2026 | Stellantis: No business case to keep Brampton plant; Geely’s Zack Zhang
Kenta Kon
CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation
Toyota Motor Corporation
Episode: Sept. 14, 2026 | Toyota CEO Kenta Kon’s first international media interview (Part 1)
Lenny LaRocca
KPMG's US Automotive Industry Leader
KPMG
Episode: Sept. 8, 2026 | VW eyes U.S. pickup trucks; KPMG’s Lenny LaRocca on tariffs and adaptation
Larry Beliquette
Journalist covering Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru
Automotive News
Episode: Sept. 5, 2026 | Weekend Drive: VW’s Future Plan 2030; Ford’s quality surge
Lawrence Iliff
Automotive News reporter covering Tesla
Automotive News
Episode: Sept. 4 2026, | Tesla’s Cybercab launches; the fraud threatening your showroom
Paige Hodder
Automotive News reporter focusing on F&I
Automotive News
Episode: Sept. 4 2026, | Tesla’s Cybercab launches; the fraud threatening your showroom
Todd Lawrence
Subaru executive focusing on aftersales and loyalty
Subaru of America
Episode: July 24, 2026 | Lexus leads in winter NADA Dealer Attitude survey; Volkswagen slashes 2026 revenue forecast

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 189 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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    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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    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.

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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.

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    Eric4953
    3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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.

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Sept. 21, 2026 | VW slashes profit forecast; HERE Technologies CEO
Q: Is there light at the end of the tunnel for EV demand, or will hybrids dominate in the near term?
Lonnie notes that buyers express interest in EVs in surveys, but actual adoption may lag; hybrids look financially and practically favorable in the near term, while long-term projections suggest EVs could rebound to higher market share by 2030-2031.
Sept. 21, 2026 | VW slashes profit forecast; HERE Technologies CEO
Q: Walk us through the July EV numbers. How steep was the drop and what's driving it?
Lonnie Iliff explains July registrations dropped about 31% year over year, driven by a difficult comparison to a year when Congress had just repealed the federal tax credit, with EV share remaining around 6.2% of light vehicle sales versus 8.9% a year earlier.
Sept. 14, 2026 | Toyota CEO Kenta Kon’s first international media interview (Part 1)
Q: You mentioned a focus on profitability as a foundation for the future. Can you explain how that translates into Toyota's day-to-day decisions?
Kon emphasizes that profit and capital are tools to secure the ability to invest in better cars, mobility, and societal contribution; profits should not be the target themselves, but a means to sustain long-term value.
July 24, 2026 | Lexus leads in winter NADA Dealer Attitude survey; Volkswagen slashes 2026 revenue forecast
Q: Jim, what challenges do you see with technician shortages and how is Subaru addressing them?
Subaru is leveraging Subaru University, partnerships with tech schools, and structured career paths to attract and retain technicians, positioning Subaru as a brand that offers growth, purpose, and loyalty to employees, which in turn supports customer loyalty.
July 24, 2026 | Lexus leads in winter NADA Dealer Attitude survey; Volkswagen slashes 2026 revenue forecast
Q: Todd, how does Subaru plan to keep customers loyal as the service experience evolves with AI and new facility concepts?
Subaru emphasizes heart-centered service, transparent communication, and a tangible, personalized customer journey through initiatives like the Connection Hub, Subaru U training, and career pathways for technicians, all aimed at building lasting relationships with customers and retailers alike.

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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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5. Lenny LaRocca
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7. Lawrence Iliff
8. Paige Hodder

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