Automotive News Daily Drive
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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May 24, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Mercedes-AMG’s electric performance gamble
<p>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.</p>
May 23, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Stellantis’ affordable product blitz; state of trade in 2026
<p>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.</p>
May 22, 2026 | Motor oil shortage worsens; Ram's Maverick challenger coming in 2028
<p>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.</p>
May 21st, 2026 | Stellantis’ $70B turnaround plan; Mitsubishi's dealership exodus
<p>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.</p>
May 20th, 2026 | Hyundai overhauls service operations; Mercedes-AMG's first EV
<p>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.</p>
May 19th, 2026 | Ford wants to supply military; the dos and don’ts of retail AI contracts
<p>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. </p>
May 18th, 2026 | Used EV sales surge; automakers, suppliers getting along better
<p>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. </p>
May 16, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Toyota's $2B Texas plant; Ford's supplier crackdown
<p>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.</p>
May 15th, 2026 | Toyota eyes $2B Texas plant; AutoPayPlus CEO on affordability
<p>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.</p>
May 14, 2026 | Ford’s Liz Door on supplier relations; Honda posts first loss since 1957
<p>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.</p>
