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Automotive News Daily Drive
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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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July 8, 2026 | NASCAR champ Joey Logano’s dealership journey; Scout lawsuit spreads to Washington state
4d ago00:16:49Tap to summarizeA few months into his auto retail journey, NASCAR champion Joey Logano discusses the complexity of the business, the customization angle he’s leaning into, and what he says a dealership should feel like. Ram rescues Stellantis’ U.S. sales streak. Plus, Washington state dealers sue Scout Motors over its direct-to-consumer model.
Transcribe →July 7, 2026 | Toyota’s $3.6B Texas expansion; Teradar CEO on new sensor tech
5d ago00:17:15Tap to summarizeToyota’s board approved a $3.6 billion expansion of its San Antonio truck plant, nearly doubling its size and moving most Tacoma production back to the U.S. by 2030. A Chinese EV brand makes its first move in North America through Stellantis. Plus, Teradar CEO Matthew Carey talks about how his company’s new sensor type could change what’s possible for autonomy in bad weather.
Transcribe →July 6, 2026 | Tesla launches longer three-row Model Y; Sonatus’ John Heinlein
1w ago00:13:21Tap to summarizeTesla just filled a gap in its lineup with a longer, three-row Model Y. The number of car buyers signing up for 84-month loans is now at a record share. Plus, Sonatus CMO John Heinlein explains where the transition to software-defined vehicles really stands and how automakers can use vehicle data to get ahead of recalls before they happen.
Transcribe →July 3, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Mike and Larry’s top stories of the year so far
1w ago00:35:19Tap to summarizeMichael Martinez and Larry P. Vellequette join Jake Neher for a special holiday “Weekend Drive.” Honda’s CR-V just knocked the F-150 off the top of the sales charts for the first half of 2026, and new-vehicle prices just hit a record high. Then Mike and Larry go head to head with their picks for the biggest auto industry story of the first half of 2026.
Transcribe →July 2, 2026 | Honda CR-V tops first-half sales; why DRAM shortage hits autos especially hard
1w ago00:22:22Tap to summarizeHonda’s CR-V dethrones the F-150 as America’s best-selling vehicle through the first half of 2026. Nissan’s CEO pushes back on Renault alliance fracture talk. Plus, SBD Automotive’s Alex Oyler joins Daily Drive to explain why the DRAM chip shortage is hitting the auto industry especially hard and why Tier 1 suppliers may be bearing the most pain.
Transcribe →July 1, 2026 | BMW's Sebastian Mackensen on the new X5; new vehicle prices hit record high
2w ago00:22:11Tap to summarizeBMW of North America CEO Sebastian Mackensen joins Daily Drive from Spartanburg, S.C., to talk about the redesigned X5 and why he’s aiming for a fourth consecutive U.S. retail sales record. New-vehicle prices hit a record high. Plus, General Motors rolls out a first-of-its-kind automation scorecard for its suppliers.
Transcribe →June 30, 2026 | JD Power’s Tyson Jominy: Chasing peak sales is the wrong goal; USMCA preview
2w ago00:17:37Tap to summarizeJD Power’s Tyson Jominy makes the case that the auto industry is more profitable today selling fewer vehicles than it was at its peak and why the biggest threat is the temptation to forget that lesson. USMCA review talks officially get underway Wednesday. Plus, Jeep maps out a China-assisted comeback in Europe.
Transcribe →June 29, 2026 | Texas closing in on California as largest market; Qualcomm’s Nakul Duggal
2w ago00:18:13Tap to summarizeTexas is quietly closing in on California as the country’s largest auto market. America’s publicly traded dealer groups are going all-in on artificial intelligence, and smaller rivals are starting to feel the pressure. Plus, Qualcomm’s Nakul Duggal explains why he believes the company is on track to become the auto industry’s top silicon supplier.
Transcribe →June 28, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Who wins and loses when AI dominates the chip supply?
2w ago00:09:50Tap to summarizeKearney partner Kushal Fernandes breaks down which industries are best — and worst — positioned to survive the DRAM memory chip shortage, why the auto industry lands in a surprising middle ground and what structural advantages electric vehicle makers have over traditional automakers when it comes to securing supply.
Transcribe →June 27, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Midyear market outlook; Polestar U.S. ban
2w ago00:29:03Tap to summarizeAutomotive News journalists Larry Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss the past week’s biggest stories, including the state of the auto market at the halfway point of 2026, analyst John Murphy’s warning about a product pipeline slowdown, Polestar dealers reacting to the U.S. ban and how Ford pulled off one of the biggest initial quality turnarounds in recent memory.
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