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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May 27 · 22 min
May 27, 2026 | Gordie Howe Bridge could finally ease key trade bottleneck; dealers positive in Q2
Automotive News Canada’s Greg Layson breaks down what’s at stake for the North American auto industry with the expected opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. Dealers are feeling positive despite economic and geopolitical headwinds. Plus, Volvo gets the green light to import connected vehicles despite its Chinese ownership stake.
May 26 · 17 min
May 26th, 2026 | Honda pauses Ridgeline; Nuro COO Andrew Chapin
Honda will pause Ridgeline pickup production until 2028 due to tougher emissions standards. Ferrari just unveiled its first electric car. Plus, Nuro COO Andrew Chapin discusses scaling robotaxis safely.
May 24 · 15 min
May 24, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Mercedes-AMG’s electric performance gamble
Automotive News reporter Jack Walsworth elaborates on Mercedes-AMG’s first all-electric performance car, including the complex sound engineering behind the GT 4-Door Coupe and the glitzy, star-studded L.A. reveal event complete with Brad Pitt and Blink-182.
May 23 · 24 min
May 23, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Stellantis’ affordable product blitz; state of trade in 2026
Our panel breaks down Stellantis’ ambitious plan to launch 11 new models in North America by 2030, most under $40,000. Plus, a look at Automotive News’ series on the state of trade and tariffs in 2026 ahead of USMCA negotiations.
May 22 · 19 min
May 22, 2026 | Motor oil shortage worsens; Ram's Maverick challenger coming in 2028
Arnold Gacita, president of Petra Automotive Products, talks about the growing motor oil shortage linked to the Iran war that is hitting dealerships and service centers. Ram will bring a compact pickup to challenge Ford’s Maverick in 2028. Plus, Stellantis sees opportunities for its idled Brampton plant.
May 21 · 21 min
May 21st, 2026 | Stellantis’ $70B turnaround plan; Mitsubishi's dealership exodus
Stellantis unveils plans for nine vehicles under $40,000 by 2030. Nissan eyes importing Chinese-made vehicles to Canada. Plus, Automotive News’ Urvaksh Karkaria explains why Mitsubishi has cut 56 dealerships since 2019.
May 20 · 19 min
May 20th, 2026 | Hyundai overhauls service operations; Mercedes-AMG's first EV
Hyundai is overhauling its service operations after years at the bottom of customer satisfaction surveys. Mitsubishi’s dealer network is shrinking fast. Plus, Mercedes-AMG unveils its first all-electric performance car.
May 19 · 13 min
May 19th, 2026 | Ford wants to supply military; the dos and don’ts of retail AI contracts
Ford is in talks to supply pickups to the military. After years of tightening standards, subprime lending is on the rise once again. Plus, Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures shares advice for dealers navigating the artificial intelligence landscape.
May 18 · 20 min
May 18th, 2026 | Used EV sales surge; automakers, suppliers getting along better
Elena Ciccotelli, host of the “EVs for Everyone” podcast, and Cox Automotive’s Stephanie Valdez Streaty talk about surging used electric vehicle sales in April. Automakers and suppliers improve their relationships for the first time in 26 years. Plus, Stellantis partners with Dongfeng in France.
May 16 · 23 min
May 16, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Toyota's $2B Texas plant; Ford's supplier crackdown
Automotive News reporters Larry Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss Toyota’s potential $2 billion Texas assembly plant, Ford cracking down on suppliers over quality and costs, and the latest electric vehicle strategy shifts from Honda, Mazda and Subaru.
May 15 · 15 min
May 15th, 2026 | Toyota eyes $2B Texas plant; AutoPayPlus CEO on affordability
Toyota is considering a new $2 billion assembly plant in Texas. Subaru puts its electric vehicle plans on ice and shifts focus back to internal combustion and hybrid cars. Plus, AutoPayPlus CEO Robert Steenbergh explains why he says lowering interest rates won’t solve the auto industry’s affordability problem.
May 14 · 21 min
May 14, 2026 | Ford’s Liz Door on supplier relations; Honda posts first loss since 1957
Liz Door, Ford’s chief supply chain officer, discusses how the automaker is managing supplier relationships and disruptions. Honda abandons its combustion-free goal as it reports its first loss since going public in 1957. Plus, David Kennedy of Automotive News Canada discusses what’s at stake for the North American auto industry in USMCA renegotiations.
May 13 · 16 min
May 13th, 2026 | Ford cracks down on suppliers; APMA’s Flavio Volpe on USMCA talks
Ford is putting suppliers with quality problems on a “no bid” list and pushing parts makers to sign three-year cost savings plans. Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa says partnerships will be key to the company’s turnaround strategy. Plus, Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, discusses what Canadian suppliers want from USMCA negotiations.
May 12 · 23 min
May 12th, 2026 | Unifor President Lana Payne on USMCA talks; Mazda delays EV by 2 years
Unifor President Lana Payne discusses what Canadian auto workers want from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement renegotiations, including its push for a “sell in North America, build in North America” rule. Mazda delays its first dedicated electric vehicle by two years and slashes its EV investment nearly in half, pivoting to hybrids. Plus, a look at Automotive News’ series on the state of trade in 2026.
May 11 · 17 min
May 11th, 2026 | Nissan cuts tariff costs $2.3B; Geely lands first in Canada
Nissan slashed its tariff bill by $2.3 billion with an America-first production strategy. Geely becomes the first Chinese automaker to enter Canada, shipping Lotus EVs under a new trade deal. Plus, Volvo’s Anders Bell discusses how organizational changes have accelerated the company’s software-defined vehicle development.
May 10 · 16 min
Bonus Episode: Top 100 dealership groups by service and parts revenue preview
A preview of Automotive News’ Top 100 dealership groups ranked by service and parts and body shop revenue. Hear from leaders at Vaughan Automotive, Hendrick Automotive Group, and Masano Auto Group about training, technology, and the tough decisions around collision centers.
May 9 · 28 min
May 9, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Toyota's billion-dollar paradox; Ford Skunk Works
Ford Reporter Michael Martinez shares details from his rare visit inside the automaker’s secretive California skunk works. Larry P. Vellequette talks about Toyota’s big loss despite record U.S. sales. Plus, the panel discusses the pickup market as General Motors tries to capitalize on F-150 shortages.
May 8 · 21 min
May 8, 2026 | Why a Pennsylvania dealer sold his collision center; court blocks Trump tariffs
John Masano of Masano Auto Group in Pennsylvania explains why he sold his collision center to focus on his core business. A federal trade court strikes down Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs as unlawful. Plus, General Motors pushes for more pickup inventory as Ford production problems linger.
May 7 · 20 min
May 7, 2026 | New Jersey dealers fight broker networks; April sales takeaways
Laura Perrotta, president of the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers, says dealers are pushing back against a growing network of brokers who charge fees and operate without licenses in the state. Ram wants more dealers chasing small-business buyers. Plus, U.S. auto sales fell nearly 7 percent in April as tariffs and high prices continue to weigh on the market.
May 6 · 19 min
May 6, 2026 | The case for bringing back EV credits to counter China; Lucid's billion-dollar loss
Automotive News Managing Editor Jerry Hirsch argues in a new column that the U.S. needs its own electric vehicle industrial policy to counter China’s strategic push to dominate global auto exports. Lucid suspends 2026 production guidance after reporting a $1 billion first-quarter net loss. Plus, hybrid demand surges as fuel prices climb.

Automotive News Daily Drive

May 27, 2026 | Gordie Howe Bridge could finally ease key trade bottleneck; dealers positive in Q2

May 26th, 2026 | Honda pauses Ridgeline; Nuro COO Andrew Chapin

May 24, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Mercedes-AMG’s electric performance gamble

May 23, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Stellantis’ affordable product blitz; state of trade in 2026

May 22, 2026 | Motor oil shortage worsens; Ram's Maverick challenger coming in 2028

May 21st, 2026 | Stellantis’ $70B turnaround plan; Mitsubishi's dealership exodus

May 20th, 2026 | Hyundai overhauls service operations; Mercedes-AMG's first EV

May 19th, 2026 | Ford wants to supply military; the dos and don’ts of retail AI contracts

May 18th, 2026 | Used EV sales surge; automakers, suppliers getting along better

May 16, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Toyota's $2B Texas plant; Ford's supplier crackdown

May 15th, 2026 | Toyota eyes $2B Texas plant; AutoPayPlus CEO on affordability

May 14, 2026 | Ford’s Liz Door on supplier relations; Honda posts first loss since 1957

May 13th, 2026 | Ford cracks down on suppliers; APMA’s Flavio Volpe on USMCA talks

May 12th, 2026 | Unifor President Lana Payne on USMCA talks; Mazda delays EV by 2 years

May 11th, 2026 | Nissan cuts tariff costs $2.3B; Geely lands first in Canada

Bonus Episode: Top 100 dealership groups by service and parts revenue preview

May 9, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Toyota's billion-dollar paradox; Ford Skunk Works

May 8, 2026 | Why a Pennsylvania dealer sold his collision center; court blocks Trump tariffs

May 7, 2026 | New Jersey dealers fight broker networks; April sales takeaways

May 6, 2026 | The case for bringing back EV credits to counter China; Lucid's billion-dollar loss