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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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Automotive News Staff Reporter Michael Martinez and Greg Layson, digital and mobile editor for Automotive News Canada, talk about the week’s biggest news stories, including the rush to snap up electric vehicles before the Sept. 30 end of U.S. EV tax credits and what the government shutdown could mean for the auto market.
Tesla sets a sales record in the third quarter as consumers rushed to snap up federal electric vehicle tax credits before their Sept. 30 expiration. Most EV defectors say they would reconsider with a $5,000 incentive. Plus, Andy Mayers, lender solutions strategist at Cox Automotive, talks about opportunities for lenders in the subprime market.
The pull-up of electric vehicle sales before federal incentives went away juiced sales for many automakers in September and the third quarter. LG Energy is resuming U.S. business trips after a visa deal with South Korea. Plus, Stephanie Valdez Streaty, Cox Automotive’s director of industry insights, talks about the likely short- and long-term impacts of the end of federal EV tax credits.
Ford CEO Jim Farley says “we’ve made a lot of progress” in his time leading the automaker, which began five years ago. EV sales take off in September ahead of the end of federal tax credits. Plus, Staff Reporter Molly Boigon talks about what the federal government shutdown means for the auto industry.
Federal electric vehicle tax credits expire at midnight. General Motors and Ford are using their financing arms to offer the federal incentive beyond its expiration. Plus, EV Politics Project founder Mike Murphy talks about the state of electrification as federal support evaporates.
Experts say they expect tariffs, expiring EV tax credits and other factors to hamper affordability in the coming months. JLR starts a phased production restart after a recent cyberattack. Plus, EVs are expected to buoy third-quarter sales results.
In this second and final part of Molly Boigon’s interview with U.S. Senate Candidate Mike Rogers, the former Republican Congressman from Michigan talks about the elimination of federal tax credits for EVs, funding for battery research and more. Listen to Part 1 of the interview here: What JLR production shutdown means for dealers - Automotive News
Automotive News’ Larry P. Vellequette and Richard Truett discuss the biggest news of the past week, including fallout from cyberattacks against JLR and Stellantis, the brewing battle over the EPA’s emissions rules and more.
The U.S. will impose tariffs on heavy trucks and other products. Tesla urges President Donald Trump not to repeal vehicle emissions rules. Plus, TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant talks about what the Fed’s interest rate cut means for auto lending and the refinance market.
Jeff Morrison, General Motors’ senior vice president of global purchasing and supply chain, talks about how the automaker is working through growing challenges related to trade and tariffs. Bosch plans to cut 13,000 jobs to bring down costs. Plus, Honda cancels the Acura ZDX built by General Motors after just one model year.
A panel of experts discusses uncertainty and higher costs from tariffs, with one saying automakers are managing so far by “spreading the peanut butter” — distributing the financial burden across global operations. Automakers urge the EPA to ease tailpipe emissions rules. Plus, JLR works to pay struggling suppliers during its production halt.
Former Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Mich., who is running for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, says President Donald Trump’s tariffs are working to boost U.S. manufacturing investments. JLR extends its production shutdown again after this month’s cyberattack. Plus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom says General Motors CEO Mary Barra “sold us out” on EV tax credits.
Stellantis is the latest auto company to suffer a data breach. Jeep cancels the Gladiator 4xe. Plus, Larry Dominique, president of LD Management Consulting, talks about automaker tech challenges amid increasing threats from China.
Asbury Automotive Group CEO David Hult talks about the state of electric vehicle sales as regulations change and most federal support ends. Plus, Automotive News’ Molly Boigon provides a comprehensive look at the U.S. immigration raid at a joint battery plant being built by Hyundai and LG Energy Solution in Georgia and what happens next.
Automotive News’ Michael Martinez and Hannah Lutz discuss Ford’s plan to demolish its longtime “Glass House” global headquarters and move to the automaker’s nearby engineering campus. Plus, they talk about the rush to buy electric vehicles ahead of the end of federal tax incentives Sept. 30.
Volkswagen of America is raising starting prices on most 2026 models. Automakers and suppliers warn the unpredictability of tariffs makes it harder to justify U.S. investments. Plus, Pied Piper has a new look at which auto brands are best at scheduling service appointments by phone or website.
Asbury Automotive Group CEO David Hult talks about the mergers and acquisitions market, how tariffs are affecting the public retail group and more. Nissan says it will pause U.S. market production of its compact Ariya electric crossover for the 2026 model year. Plus, the Federal Reserve’s rate cut could ripple to auto loans.
Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung talks with Automotive News Publisher KC Crain about the recent immigration raid in Georgia, plans for U.S. investments and more. EV registrations surge for legacy brands while Tesla keeps falling. Plus, JLR’s cyberattack fallout spreads to suppliers.
In the second and final part of Automotive News’ exclusive interview with General Motors CEO Mary Barra, she talks about growing manufacturing challenges, how hybrids fit into future product plans and more. A fifth of all auto suppliers topple into financial distress. Plus, experts discuss the state of electrification amid shifting federal policies and sluggish demand.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra sits down for an exclusive interview with Automotive News’ Lindsay VanHulle and Nick Bunkley at the site of the automaker’s new global headquarters. Ford plans to demolish its global headquarters and relocate to its nearby engineering campus. Plus, Tesla halts orders of its cheapest Cybertruck while Ram cancels its electric pickup.
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Even a 100 year home should be able to charge an EV for the daily commute. If you manage to charge more than your daily commute, you can have your EV topped up every morning (after a few days of getting to that 80-90%
Why chargers with cables? A solution was needed now, not in 2025 or 2030. And Blockbuster? Better comparison is RJ45. Nobody has "Blockbuster" at home, but they do have an RJ45 connector on their modem. Sure, everybody mostly uses WiFi now, but you can fall back on a cable connector, if the wireless solution has an issue.
The intro wasn't clean (small cut outs, stop-starts), but at least the interview was.
@06:20 Did I hear "foam shortages" correctly?
22:00 Nice spewing of FUD there. The rolling blackouts were mostly from the high winds as a fire prevention method. For Joe Average the idea of TCO is a mystery. It is possible to recycle 95% of a battery right now. If you take Tesla as an example and Average Joe's yearly distance, the worst battery pack will be at 75% (replacement) range after ~25 years range. Then those are still home battery grade, so still 30 years of life. The industry has 50 years to prepare for the recycling spike of 2070.