Automotive News Daily Drive

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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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January 20 · 16 min
Jan. 20, 2026 | Trump's Greenland tariff threat; software-defined vehicles arrive
President Donald Trump announces new tariffs on eight European nations unless Denmark sells Greenland to the U.S. Mazda delays its first dedicated EV to 2029. Plus, EY’s George Lenyo said software-defined vehicles have “crossed the tipping point” in 2026.
January 18 · 7 min
Jan. 18, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Trump, EVs and state-level incentives
In this second and final portion of his interview with Daily Drive Executive Producer Jake Neher, EVs for All America CEO Mike Murphy explains why only 28% of auto consumers rate Trump as a friend of the U.S. auto industry, how 80% of EVs are sold in just 15 states, and why blue states like California and red states like Georgia are fighting back with state-level incentives.
January 17 · 18 min
Jan. 17, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Trump welcomes China in Detroit; Stellantis dumps PHEVs
Automotive News’ Larry Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss President Donald Trump’s combative Detroit visit, including him flipping off a Ford plant worker who heckled him and his invitation for Chinese automakers to build U.S. plants. Plus, Stellantis cancels its entire plug-in hybrid lineup while GM still plans PHEVs, and what the diverging strategies mean for the industry.
January 16 · 19 min
Jan. 16, 2026 | Canada opens door to Chinese EVs; insurance at dealerships
Canada strikes a deal with China allowing up to 49,000 Chinese EVs annually in exchange for agricultural concessions, marking a dramatic policy shift. Ford explores battery deals with BYD for international hybrids. Plus, Polly’s Chris Pres explains how integrating auto insurance into the car-buying process is helping dealerships close deals amid affordability pressures.
January 15 · 21 min
Jan. 15, 2026 | Stellantis staying together; suppliers shift to U.S. production
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa says the automaker will stay together as one company with $13 billion in U.S. investments over four years. Tesla ditches one-time Full Self-Driving purchases for subscription only. Plus, KPMG’s Lenny LaRocca explains why tariff uncertainty is finally pushing suppliers to invest in U.S. production, supply chain consolidation needs, and the shift from electric vehicles to artificial intelligence at CES.
January 14 · 24 min
Jan. 14, 2026 | Trump’s combative Detroit visit; Republican EV resistance easing
President Donald Trump visited Detroit to tout tariffs and flipped off a worker at Ford’s F-150 plant. Bill Ford defends the automaker’s nearly $20 billion EV write-down. Plus, new polling shows Republican resistance to EVs has eased 20 points over three years as cultural hostility declines, though purchase interest dipped recently. Mike Murphy of EVs for All America explains what’s driving the shift and why only 28 percent of auto consumers rate Trump as a friend of the industry.
January 13 · 23 min
Jan. 13, 2026 | Separating auto tech hype from reality; Honda dealers revolt over Sony
PwC’s CJ Finn discusses how to separate hype from reality at CES 2026 as artificial intelligence dominated nearly every automotive announcement. Honda dealers call on the automaker to end its partnership with Sony, calling the Afeela electric vehicle “an albatross” that bypasses franchised dealerships. Plus, U.S. inventory holds steady near 3 million units.
January 12 · 17 min
Jan. 12, 2026 | Stellantis scraps all plug-in hybrids; Mobileye's $900M robot bet
Stellantis is pulling the plug on its entire lineup of plug-in hybrids for 2026, including the top-selling Jeep Wrangler 4xe. BMW and Qualcomm announce third-party customers for their jointly developed driver-assistance system. Plus, Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua discusses the company’s $900 million acquisition of humanoid robotics startup Mentee Robotics and plans for commercial deployment by 2028.
January 11 · 12 min
Jan. 12, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Volvo’s Thomas Ingenlath on design’s return to center stage
Volvo is bringing back Thomas Ingenlath as chief design officer starting Feb. 1. The designer of the XC60 — Volvo’s all-time bestseller — and Polestar’s first CEO discusses his vision for harmonizing digital screens with physical controls and why design needs to make cars feel “joyful” again. Automotive News Europe Managing Editor Doug Bolduc sits down with Ingenlath for an exclusive conversation about his return to Volvo.
January 10 · 16 min
Jan. 10, 2026 | Weekend Drive: CES 2026 recap; autonomy's future; Hyundai’s humanoid robot push
Automotive News’ Molly Boigon and Jerry Hirsch discuss the biggest takeaways from CES 2026, including Ford’s eyes-off driving announcement, Hyundai’s humanoid robot push and what autonomous technology means for personal car ownership.
January 9 · 20 min
Jan. 9, 2026 | GM takes $7B in EV charges; AI dominates CES floor
General Motors takes over $7 billion in charges as it scales back electric vehicle production and shifts back to gasoline-powered trucks. Volkswagen partners with Qualcomm for chips to power its software-defined vehicles. Plus, insights from CES 2026 on how artificial intelligence is transforming the auto industry with McKinsey’s Kersten Heineke and Automotive News reporters.
January 8 · 21 min
Jan. 8, 2026 | Ex-Waymo CEO Krafcik on autonomy; Ford eyes-off driving
Former Waymo CEO John Krafcik says autonomous technology will enhance personal car ownership rather than replace it. Ford announces plans to launch eyes-off, hands-free driver assistance in 2028 on its Universal EV Platform — starting with a $30,000 midsize pickup. Plus, the IRS clarifies rules for the new auto loan interest deduction.
January 7 · 24 min
Jan. 7, 2026 | CES interview: SDVerse CEO Prashant Gulati; Nissan sales chief resigns
Here at CES, SDVerse CEO Prashant Gulati discusses accelerating software-defined vehicle development timelines. Nissan’s Michael Soutter resigns after just four months as U.S. sales boss, replaced by Tiago Castro. Plus, Volvo brings back Thomas Ingenlath as chief design officer.
January 6 · 19 min
Jan. 6, 2026 | Hyundai dives into humanoid robots; Kodiak Robotics CEO Don Burnette
Hyundai gets into the humanoid robot game, joining Tesla, BMW and Mercedes. Sony Honda Mobility debuts its second vehicle. Plus, Kodiak Robotics founder and CEO Don Burnette discusses his company’s new partnership with Bosch to scale autonomous trucking hardware.
January 5 · 18 min
Jan. 6, 2026 | CES kickoff; Nissan dealer chief on profitability
CES festivities get underway in Las Vegas. Nissan Dealer Advisory Board chair Mike Rezi discusses the brand’s plan to lift dealer profitability to 3 percent by end of fiscal 2026 — and why fresh product is critical to hitting that goal. Plus, Toyota and Honda post mixed December results as the U.S. market shows signs of slowing.
January 2 · 17 min
Jan. 2, 2026 | Retail Year-In-Review: AI, M&A and the evolving dealership model
Daily Drive's year-end series concludes with the final installment from the Automotive News retail team, which wraps up the biggest retail stories of 2025. In this episode, they examine the impact of AI on dealerships, mergers and acquisitions trends, and the state of service and parts operations.
Dec 31, 2025 · 18 min
Dec. 31, 2025 | Retail Year-In-Review: Dealers' regulatory battles and Amazon's arrival
Daily Drive's year-end series shifts to the automotive retail landscape in 2025. The Automotive News retail team breaks down the year's biggest retail stories, from dealers' regulatory wins and losses to the expansion of Amazon Autos and evolving dealership dynamics.
Dec 30, 2025 · 24 min
Dec. 30, 2025 | Tech Year-In-Review: Tariffs, Tesla and the EV shakeout
Daily Drive’s year-end series continues with the second installment from the Automotive News Tech and Innovation team, which examines how tariffs and trade policy reshaped the industry in 2025. Plus, a look at the year EV makers such as Tesla and Rivian had navigating a rapidly evolving market.
Dec 29, 2025 · 32 min
Dec. 29, 2025 | Tech Year-In-Review: Innovation and disruption in a year of upheaval
Daily Drive’s year-end series shifts focus to automotive technology in 2025. The Automotive News Tech and Innovation team examines the year’s biggest tech stories, from advances in vehicle software and connected technology to the disruption caused by the Nexperia chip crisis.
Dec 26, 2025 · 19 min
Dec. 26, 2025 | Automaker Year-In-Review: Toyota and Subaru navigate a changing landscape
Daily Drive's year-end series continues with a look at Toyota and Subaru's 2025. Automotive News Toyota reporter Larry P. Vellequette and Atlanta Bureau Chief Urvaksh Karkaria discuss Toyota's electrification strategy throughout the year and how the world's largest automaker adapted to shifting market demands. Plus, a look at Subaru's performance in 2025.

Automotive News Daily Drive

Jan. 20, 2026 | Trump's Greenland tariff threat; software-defined vehicles arrive

Jan. 18, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Trump, EVs and state-level incentives

Jan. 17, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Trump welcomes China in Detroit; Stellantis dumps PHEVs

Jan. 16, 2026 | Canada opens door to Chinese EVs; insurance at dealerships

Jan. 15, 2026 | Stellantis staying together; suppliers shift to U.S. production

Jan. 14, 2026 | Trump’s combative Detroit visit; Republican EV resistance easing

Jan. 13, 2026 | Separating auto tech hype from reality; Honda dealers revolt over Sony

Jan. 12, 2026 | Stellantis scraps all plug-in hybrids; Mobileye's $900M robot bet

Jan. 12, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Volvo’s Thomas Ingenlath on design’s return to center stage

Jan. 10, 2026 | Weekend Drive: CES 2026 recap; autonomy's future; Hyundai’s humanoid robot push

Jan. 9, 2026 | GM takes $7B in EV charges; AI dominates CES floor

Jan. 8, 2026 | Ex-Waymo CEO Krafcik on autonomy; Ford eyes-off driving

Jan. 7, 2026 | CES interview: SDVerse CEO Prashant Gulati; Nissan sales chief resigns

Jan. 6, 2026 | Hyundai dives into humanoid robots; Kodiak Robotics CEO Don Burnette

Jan. 6, 2026 | CES kickoff; Nissan dealer chief on profitability

Jan. 2, 2026 | Retail Year-In-Review: AI, M&A and the evolving dealership model

Dec. 31, 2025 | Retail Year-In-Review: Dealers' regulatory battles and Amazon's arrival

Dec. 30, 2025 | Tech Year-In-Review: Tariffs, Tesla and the EV shakeout

Dec. 29, 2025 | Tech Year-In-Review: Innovation and disruption in a year of upheaval

Dec. 26, 2025 | Automaker Year-In-Review: Toyota and Subaru navigate a changing landscape