Automotive News Daily Drive

Updated: 27 Oct 2025 • 1222 episodes
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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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J.D. Power expects electric vehicle sales to plunge more than 40 percent in October after the sunset of U.S. federal tax credits. U.S. assembly plants could be just weeks away from shutdowns due to the Nexperia chip crisis. Plus, General Motors Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson talks about the automaker’s ambitio

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Automotive News’ Hannah Lutz and Paige Hodder speak with experts about the state of vehicle affordability issues. The panel includes Cars Commerce’s Jennifer Newman, Melinda Zabritsky of Experian, Car Pros Automotive Group’s Shirley Jones and New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers’ Laura Perrotta.

Automotive News’ Hannah Lutz and Larry P. Vellequette discuss the biggest stories from the past week, including the fallout from multiple supply chain crises, as well as General Motors’ big bet on eyes-off driving in 2028.

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Nissan’s largest plant in the Americas goes down due to an aluminum shortage. That same disruption could cost Ford $2 billion. Plus, Alex Snyder and Tom Harsha of VehicleLyfe discuss how dealership service departments can create loyalty with customers.

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The Nexperia chip crisis spreads to Japan. General Motors unveils a bold plan to bring eyes-off driving to the market in 2028. Plus, experts discuss vehicle affordability challenges and what’s driving higher prices in the new- and used-car markets.

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Nexperia China declares independence from its parent company as the industry braces for chip disruptions. Those concerns spark a warning from Volkswagen to its workers about possible stoppages. Plus, Capital One’s Annie Fallows talks about the company’s attempts to streamline the auto lending process with its Navigator

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