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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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ANHW Midwest Zone recommends these books. Enjoy the podcast. There is no Frigate like a Book (1286) BY EMILY DICKINSON There is no Frigate like a Book To take us Lands away Nor any Coursers like a Page Of prancing Poetry – This Traverse may the poorest take Without oppress of Toll – How frugal is the Chariot That bears the Human Soul – Emily Dickinson, "There is no Frigate like a Book" from (02138: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press)
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June 7, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Stellantis design chief Ralph Gilles interview
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14:25Ralph Gilles, Stellantis chief design officer, talks about the past and future of Chrysler design as the brand celebrates its centennial. Supply chain executives and experts discuss tariff impacts.By Automotive News
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June 6, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Implications of Trump, Musk feud for auto industry
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21:24Omari Gardner, director of content and commentary, discusses the deeper impacts of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s fallout with President Donald Trump. Plus, Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker talk about the China rare-earth mineral shortage and other major news stories from the past week.…
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June 6, 2025 | Trump, Musk go from joyride to road rage; tariff effects on auto finance
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22:51President Donald Trump threatens subsidies and contracts for Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s companies amid their public falling-out. The U.S. dumps Biden-era fuel economy rules. Plus, TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant talks about the latest impacts of tariffs on auto finance.By Automotive News
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June 5, 2025 | Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell interview; Canada auto exports plummet
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20:37CEO Christine Feuell talks about Chrysler’s centennial and her expectations for the brand in the coming years. President Trump’s tariffs pummel Canada’s auto exports. Plus, U.S. suppliers call for immediate action on China rare-earth restrictions.By Automotive News
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June 4, 2025 | Rare-earth shortage shutters plants; impacts of tariff turmoil on supply chain
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20:58A rare-earth shortage forces supplier plants in Europe to shut down. U.S. sales streaks come to an end for Mazda and Subaru. Plus, a panel of experts talk about the latest tariff news and what it all means for the automotive supply chain.By Automotive News
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June 3, 2025 | EV interest hits six-year low; LG Energy Solution’s Bob Lee
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19:49Interest in electric vehicles has sunk to its lowest level since 2019. May sales gains couldn’t keep up with previous months. Plus, Bob Lee, North American president for LG Energy Solution, talks about how the battery maker is reacting to tariffs and its strategy for electrification amid sluggish EV demand.…
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June 2, 2025 | American Honda’s Lance Woelfer; Trump plans to double steel tariffs
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20:52Lance Woelfer, American Honda’s vice president of auto sales, joins the show from the Detroit Grand Prix. President Trump plans to double steel tariffs. Plus, automakers warn of a rare-earth magnet shortage from China.By Automotive News
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June 1, 2025 | Bonus Episode: A2MAC1 CEO Patrick Katenkamp interview
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14:07A2MAC1 CEO Patrick Katenkamp talks about how the French automotive tech firm is building its presence in the U.S. Plus, Automotive News Director of Tech and Innovation Coverage Hannah Lutz breaks down the latest tariff news.By Automotive News
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May 31, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Washington whiplash and tariff tumult
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24:06Omari Gardner, Automotive News director of content and commentary, talks about how all of the activity in Washington, D.C. is trickling down to the auto industry. Plus, Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Executive Producer Jake Neher discuss some of the biggest news stories from the past week.…
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May 30, 2025 | Court halts tariff ruling; Rex Gingerich of Chariot Automotive Group
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17:42A day after being deemed illegal, many tariffs are temporarily back in place. Ford Chairman Bill Ford says the “Big Beautiful Bill” would put a major battery factory in peril. Plus, Rex Gingerich, owner of Chariot Automotive Group, talks about how his dealerships are tackling the tech shortage.By Automotive News
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May 29, 2025 | Musk leaves Trump administration; court blocks tariffs
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22:40Tesla CEO Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration. A trade court blocks President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs,” but auto-specific levies are still in place. Plus, Magna International’s Steven Jenkins talks about the race to innovate in driver-assist technology.By Automotive News
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May 28, 2025 | Stellantis picks Filosa as CEO; Presidio President George Karolis
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18:48After a six-month search, Stellantis chooses Antonio Filosa as its new CEO. Nissan looks for a $7 billion boost with backing from the U.K. Plus, Presidio President George Karolis joins the show to talk about the state of the dealership buy-sell market.By Automotive News
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May 27, 2025 | Toyota Motor North America CEO Ted Ogawa interview; Trump backs Nippon, U.S. Steel deal
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17:40Ted Ogawa, CEO of Toyota Motor North America, joins the show for an exclusive interview about how the company is navigating tariffs. In a major reversal, President Donald Trump backs Nippon’s acquisition of U.S. Steel. Plus, Nissan considers selling its global headquarters to fund its restructuring.By Automotive News
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May 25, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Honda Indiana plant grows amid tariffs; DEI in auto industry
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13:50Roxanna Metz, plant lead of Honda’s Indiana Auto Plant, talks about plans for Civic Hybrid production to move back to the plant amid tariffs. Plus, Alicia Davis, Chief Strategy Officer for Lear Corp., addresses issues surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion strategies in the auto industry.By Automotive News
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May 24, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Retail experts talk tariff impacts on dealers
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22:33A panel of retail experts discuss how auto dealers are reacting to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and what they expect in the coming months. Plus, Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker talk about some of the biggest news stories from the past week.By Automotive News
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May 23, 2025 | Bill to end state emissions rules clears Senate; Informed.IQ’s Tom Oscherwitz
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17:39The U.S. Senate sends a bill to end California’s gasoline car ban to President Trump’s desk. Canadian auto leaders see an end in sight for U.S. vehicle tariffs. Plus, Tom Oscherwitz of Informed.IQ says that while the CFPB and FTC are shells of their former selves, lenders and F&I offices must still be vigilant about consumer protection.…
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May 22, 2025 | Hyundai’s Claudia Marquez on leadership, unlikely journey in auto industry
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20:46Hyundai Motor America COO Claudia Marquez talks about her unexpected rise through automotive leadership and her approach to leadership in 2025. U.S. automakers want preferential tariffs for Canada and Mexico over the U.K. Plus, Japan’s auto industry asks for emergency stimulus and a tariff breakthrough.…
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May 21, 2025 | Chrysler, Alfa Romeo CEO Chris Feuell interview; dealers down on tariffs
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23:35Chris Feuell, CEO of Chrysler and Alfa Romeo, talks about the hunt for a new Stellantis CEO and why her brands have no plans to pass tariff costs on to customers. Despite jumps in sales and profits, dealers are not cheering for tariffs. Plus, automotive software company LeddarTech lays off 95 percent of its staff.…
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May 20, 2025 | Linamar Executive Chair Linda Hasenfratz; U.S. targets Biden-era emissions rules
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18:47Linamar Executive Chair Linda Hasenfratz talks about the need for strong leadership in the auto industry through uncertain times. Automakers expect the U.S. to try to end Biden-era fuel economy standards. Plus, Slate Auto draws 100,000 reservations for its bare-bones electric mini-truck.By Automotive News
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May 19, 2025 | Tariffs drive up prices; The Road to Autonomy CEO Grayson Brulte
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17:52Auto prices are rising amid tariffs and another wave of sticker shock is on the way. A new report says Toyota offered to help Nissan after talks with Honda fell apart. Plus, Grayson Brulte, CEO of The Road to Autonomy, discusses big ups and downs for self-driving truck start-up Aurora.By Automotive News
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May 18, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Nissan’s Christian Meunier; Leading Women honorees
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12:52Christian Meunier, chairman of Nissan Americas, discusses his decision to return to the Japanese automaker and more. Plus, Automotive News 100 Leading Women honorees talk about their efforts to recruit more women to the auto industry.By Automotive News
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May 17, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Leading women in the auto industry
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21:04Hannah Lutz, Automotive News director of tech and innovation coverage, and Staff Reporter Lindsay VanHulle preview the Automotive News 100 Leading Women awards gala and conference.By Automotive News
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May 16, 2025 | Tariffs cutting North America production; need for certified body shops
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17:06North American auto production is decreasing amid tariffs. Toyota overhauls its supply chain process amid tariffs. Plus, Andreas Hecht, senior vice president of mobility at CCCIS, talks about why it’s important to grow the number of manufacturer-certified body shops.By Automotive News
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May 15, 2025 | Nissan’s Christian Meunier interview; Stellantis delays Ram EV
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20:39In an exclusive interview, Nissan Americas Chairman Christian Meunier talks about his plans to ramp up production and throughput in the U.S. Stellantis delays plans to build the new Ram EV. Plus, the Tesla Cybertruck loses its EV pickup crown.By Automotive News
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May 14, 2025 | Nissan, Honda’s tariff turbulence; Subaru rethinks electrification strategy
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21:32Automotive News Asia Editor Hans Greimel talks about how Nissan and Honda are dealing with tariffs and their plans to turn things around as earnings dive. Subaru rethinks electrification as it braces for a $2.5 billion tariff impact. Plus, Tesla’s board is reportedly considering a new pay deal for Elon Musk.…
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May 13, 2025 | Nissan posts $4.5 billion net loss; Oshkosh’s Jay Iyengar
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19:34Nissan plans to shutter more factories after a $4.5 billion net loss. Honda braces for a massive tariff hit. Plus, Oshkosh Chief Technology Officer Jay Iyengar details the company’s efforts to infuse automated driving technology into work vehicles with niche applications.By Automotive News
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May 12, 2025 | U.S., China ease tariffs for 90 days; impacts of California’s emissions rule
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21:46The U.S. and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days. Mazda holds off on its earnings forecast as it braces for a U.S. sales decline. Plus, Automotive News Reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Lindsay VanHulle talk about what is at stake for automakers and dealers in California and other states that have adopted strict vehicle emissions rules.…
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May 11, 2025 | Bonus episode: Experts talk parts tariffs; important role of captive finance
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14:08A panel of experts weigh in on the impacts of parts tariffs on the industry. Plus, Automotive News Retail Reporter Paige Hodder talks about the important role that captive finance companies have played in the industry for 100 years as part of Automotive News’ centennial anniversary.By Automotive News
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May 10, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Ford CMO Lisa Materazzo on Kentucky Derby ads
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16:49Lisa Materazzo, Global CMO for Ford Motor Co., joins the show to talk about the automaker’s marketing partnership with the Kentucky Derby to promote its products that are made in the U.S. amid tariffs.By Automotive News
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May 9, 2025 | Stellantis close to naming new CEO; Mavsign CEO Rudolph Nieto
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18:58Stellantis is reportedly nearing the end of its complicated search for a new CEO. President Trump’s trade deal reduces tariffs on most U.K. vehicles. Plus, Mavsign CEO Rudolph Nieto joins the show to talk about how deepfake scams are on the rise in the service and parts industry.By Automotive News
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May 8, 2025 | Toyota expects $1.2 billion tariff hit; experts discuss parts tariffs
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22:56Toyota expects U.S. tariffs to cost the automaker $1.2 billion in April and May. After a sales rush, U.S. inventory falls by 10 percent. Plus, experts discuss how auto parts tariffs are affecting different corners of the industry.By Automotive News
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May 7, 2025 | Ford hikes prices on Mexico-made models; Benchmark Mineral Intelligence’s Bryan Bille
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15:49Ford is raising prices on three of its Mexico-produced models amid President Trump’s tariffs. Wholesale used-car prices jump in April. Plus, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence principal analyst Bryan Bille talks about how President Trump is reshaping critical mineral developments and EV supply chains.By Automotive News
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May 6, 2025 | Ford says tariffs to cost $1.5 billion; Toyota ad campaign targets Black men
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20:59Ford 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 Black men.…
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May 5, 2025 | GM names new North America chief; Stephens’ Jeff Lick on tariff retail impacts
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22:12General 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.By Automotive News
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May 4, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Akio Toyoda exclusive interview Part 2
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15:51In 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.By Automotive News
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May 3, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Akio Toyoda exclusive interview Part 1
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24:57Toyota 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.By Automotive News
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May 2, 2025 | GM slashes Oshawa truck production; how tax refunds can boost service drives
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16:21General 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 refunds on car repairs.…
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May 1, 2025 | GM could take $5 billion tariff hit; Cox Automotive analyzes Trump’s changes
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23:13General 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 the latest tariff moves on the i…
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April 30, 2025 | Trump eases some tariff pressure; autoworkers speak out
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18:40The Trump administration is easing tariffs on much of the industry. The White House summons auto execs for U.S. investment talks. Plus, autoworkers who attended President Trump’s rally, and some who were there to protest, talk about how they are feeling about the first 100 days of his second term.By Automotive News
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April 29, 2025 | Trump looks to ease tariff pain; Sino Auto Insights’ Tu Le
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15:45President Trump aims to ease tariff burdens for U.S. automakers. General Motors’ earnings drop as import duties spoil the company’s 2025 guidance. Plus, Tu Le, managing director of Sino Auto Insights, talks about what he saw last week at the Shanghai auto show in China.By Automotive News
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April 28, 2025 | Porsche said to stop dealer shipments; EV angst easing
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15:43Porsche dealers say they have not received shipments of new vehicles from U.S. ports for several weeks. Nissan is upping U.S. Rogue production by 56 percent. Plus, McKinsey partners Philipp Kampshoff and Patrick Hertzke talk about the company’s new consumer pulse survey that suggests more EV drivers are happy with their choice.…
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April 27, 2025 | Bonus episode: Subaru Canada CEO Tomohiro Kubota on cutting U.S. imports
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13:40Tomohiro Kubota, CEO of Subaru Canada, talks about shaking up the company’s mix of imports from assembly plants in the U.S. and Japan amid tariffs. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Molly Boigon discusses the political environment surrounding automotive trade.By Automotive News
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April 26, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Level setting on tariffs
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19:37Automotive News Staff Reporter John Irwin talks about the latest tariff news and what to expect when rules about parts duties roll out in the coming days.By Automotive News
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April 25, 2025 | How tariffs affect F&I; U.S. DOT kicks off driverless push
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16:15Protective Asset Protection’s Paul McCarthy talks about how tariff ripples are being felt in dealership F&I offices. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveils an automated vehicle framework. Plus, Toyota’s chairman proposes a supplier buyout valued at $42 billion.By Automotive News
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April 24, 2025 | Nissan faces $5.3 billion loss; Tesla’s tumbling sales and earnings
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19:01Nissan is staring at the possibility of a $5.3 billion net loss. Hyundai shifts some Mexican production to the U.S. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff talks about what’s happening at Tesla and whether the EV leader can turn the ship around.By Automotive News
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April 23, 2025 | Tesla earnings plummet; Wayve’s Kaity Fischer
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17:39Tesla says first-quarter net income fell 71 percent. A U.S. auto industry coalition tells the White House that parts tariffs will cause layoffs and bankruptcy. Plus, Kaity Fischer, Wayve’s vice president of commercial and operations, talks about the company’s new partnership with Nissan and what is next for the self-driving tech startup.…
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April 22, 2025 | A3 President Jeff Burnstein; tariffs dent global production outlook
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16:43Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation, talks about the future of robotics in the auto industry and the upcoming Automate 2025 show in Detroit. Tariffs dent the outlook for global auto production. Plus, Nissan tells dealers there won’t be any price hikes until June.By Automotive News
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April 21, 2025 | Nissan sales boss Vinay Shahani on brand potential; Tesla faces ‘code red’
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15:58Nissan executive Vinay Shahani joins Daily Drive from New York. Tesla faces brand challenge heading into earnings. Plus, an EV battery showdown: CATL says it has technology that can top BYD’s latest claims.By Automotive News
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April 20, 2025 | Bonus episode: Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz talks Amazon partnership
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11:33Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Muñoz discusses the status of the automaker’s partnership with Amazon Autos, which this week announced that it is now offering leases through the online car shopping platform. Plus, industry experts discuss vehicle affordability amid tariffs during an Automotive News Congress Conversations livestream from the New York Interna…
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April 19, 2025 | Weekend Drive: U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno; N.Y. auto show
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15:08U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, a former auto dealer, talks tariffs, electric vehicle policy and other issues facing the industry. Plus, Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker talk about the biggest news out of this week’s New York International Auto Show.By Automotive News
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