
Automotive News Daily Drive
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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June 30, 2025 | Canada pulls tax to spur trade talks; Lyft sees robotaxi partnership model
Canada rescinded its digital services tax and the finance minister said trade negotiations with the U.S. will resume. Also, a Lyft executive explains how the company is working with Mobileye, May Mobility and others to launch robotaxis.

June 29, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Roger Penske’s medal of freedom; fixed ops solutions
Penske Automotive Group CEO Roger Penske shares what his Presidential Medal of Freedom means to him. Plus, service and parts experts discuss the importance of customer retention and how to do it.
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa is cultivating openness at the company he just took over. Staff Reporter Vince Bond Jr. joins the show to discuss the relationships that need mending.

June 27, 2025 | Second-quarter sales slow at end; customer-pay work is key for service profits
Auto sales finish the second quarter at their slowest pace of the year. Japanese automakers continue to increase exports to the U.S. despite tariffs. And service and parts experts stress the need to keep customers visiting for more than recall work.

June 26, 2025 | Automaker group blasts NHTSA; Roger Penske honored by Automotive News
Automaker trade group says NHTSA is impeding its progress and struggling to modernize. Ford calls most salaried workers back to the office. And Roger Penske, auto dealer and motorsports giant, receives Automotive News centennial award.

June 25, 2025 | Judge protects EV charger funds; Lucid leader argues for tax credit fairness
A federal judge blocks Trump administration from withholding EV charging infrastructure funds. Continental warns that tariffs will hold back profits. And Marc Winterhoff, Lucid Motors’ interim CEO, argues for small manufacturers to get EV tax credits.