Automotive News Daily Drive

Updated: 06 May 2025 • 1051 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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Ford posted a 65 percent drop in first-quarter net income and withdrew its full-year earnings forecast amid tariffs. Sources say Audi could make cars at three U.S. sites. Plus, Toyota Motor North America’s Mike Tripp and Burrell Communications’ Corey Seaton join the show to talk about an ad campaign targeting young Bla

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General Motors names a new chief for North America. Jaguar restarts shipments to the U.S. after its tariff pause. Plus, Jeff Lick of Stephens talks about the state of the retail side of the auto industry amid tariffs and shifting economic outlooks.

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In this final portion of their interview, Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda and Automotive News Asia Editor Hans Greimel discuss President Trump’s tariffs, what they mean for the automaker and more.

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Toyota Motor Corp. Chairman Akio Toyoda sits down for an exclusive interview with Automotive News Asia Editor Hans Greimel. In this first part of the conversation, they discuss the company’s history and the future of the Toyoda family’s leadership of the world’s largest automaker.

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General Motors is slashing production at its Oshawa Assembly Plant in Ontario, citing “the evolving trade environment.” Revenue slips for North America’s top supplier. Plus, Tully Williams of Niello Company and Cox Automotive’s Skyler Chadwick talk about how service departments can convince customers to spend their tax

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General Motors says tariffs could have up to a $5 billion impact this year as it cuts its 2025 profit forecast. Ford CEO Jim Farley says Trump’s import duty changes don’t do enough. Plus, Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and the company’s executive analyst, Erin Keating, talk about the likely impacts of th

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