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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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July 30, 2026 | Stellantis back in black; top supplier execs on navigating uncertainty
2w ago00:20:52Tap to summarizeStellantis swings back to profit in the second quarter. Nissan is trying to build cars at China speed. Plus, four North American supplier executives share how they’re planning through an industry defined by tariffs, electric vehicle retreats and geopolitical disruption.
Transcribe →July 29, 2026 | Ford posts $1.3B Q2 loss; Frank Peña on buying his first dealerships
2w ago00:19:07Tap to summarizeFord posts a $1.3 billion second-quarter net loss on charges tied to scrapped electric vehicle programs but raises its full-year guidance. The earthquake damage in Japan keeps growing for automakers. Plus, Frank Peña, who spent 30 years running stores for others before closing on three New Mexico dealerships of his own, talks about the road to ownership.
Transcribe →July 28, 2026 | Top suppliers list reveals global shifts; Japan earthquake rattles auto production
2w ago00:21:50Tap to summarizeAutomotive News reporter John Irwin walks through the biggest trends in this year’s top suppliers list, from the rise of Chinese suppliers to a North American supply chain just trying to get through 2025. A 7.1-magnitude earthquake disrupts Toyota and Nissan production in Japan. Plus, NHTSA moves to overhaul car door rules after deadly Tesla incidents.
Transcribe →July 27, 2026 | Honda eyes Accord hatchback to fight Subaru; why are used EV prices rising?
2w ago00:18:07Tap to summarizeHonda is eyeing a lifted Accord hatchback to take on the Subaru Outback, potentially launching in 2029. America’s Car-Mart warns it may not survive without new financing. And Andrew Garberson of Recurrent explains why used electric vehicle prices keep climbing even as off-lease supply surges.
Transcribe →July 26, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Ford and Geely partner in Spain to build electrified vehicles
2w ago00:07:35Tap to summarizeFord and Chinese automaker Geely have formed a joint venture to produce new electrified vehicles from both brands at Ford’s factory in Valencia, Spain.
Transcribe →July 25, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Honda is considering a new North American factory; GM raises its guidance for a second time this year
2w ago00:23:46Tap to summarizeHonda has its sights set on a new North American factory. President Donald Trump has ordered 50 percent tariffs on some Canadian goods. Plus, General Motors is raising its guidance for the second time this year after profits jumped in the second quarter. Michael Martinez and Larry Vellequette break it all down on this edition of Weekend Drive.
Transcribe →July 24, 2026 | Lexus leads in winter NADA Dealer Attitude survey; Volkswagen slashes 2026 revenue forecast
3w ago00:22:01Tap to summarizeLexus ranked highest among dealers in the National Automobile Dealers Association’s winter Dealer Attitude Survey. Volkswagen has cut back on its 2026 revenue forecast as U.S. tariffs and competition with China tighten the operating margin, and Porsche’s new production boss has big decisions to make around the future of electric vehicle production. Plus, Todd Lawrence and Jim Pernas from Subaru join the show to talk about maintaining a loyalty loop with customers and incorporating artificial intelligence in the service department.
Transcribe →July 23, 2026 | Lexus reveals EV plans for iconic models; Nissan dealership strikes back at a bad customer review
3w ago00:19:48Tap to summarizeLexus unveils the future of electrification in its product plans, balancing a slower approach to electric vehicles along with the return of an iconic nameplate. A Nissan dealership’s general manager faces backlash for retaliating against a negative review, and two dealership groups are combating fraud allegations from the COVID-era Paycheck Protection Program. Plus, a social media expert explains why dealerships should ditch inventory-dump TikTok videos and embrace the influencer era.
Transcribe →July 22, 2026 | Toyota stays the course with EVs and hybrids; Penske Automotive Group may go private
3w ago00:18:20Tap to summarizeToyota doubles down on its multipath electrification strategy with new electric vehicles and next-generation hybrids. Penske Corp. and Mitsui make a $3.8 billion bid to take Penske Automotive Group private. And American Honda reshuffles its top sales leadership. Plus, an automotive mentor who’s using the power of social media to help dealerships sell more vehicles and connect with today’s car buyers.
Transcribe →July 21, 2026 | GM raises guidance as Q2 profits soar; negative equity worries F&I managers
3w ago00:19:08Tap to summarizeGeneral Motors raised its guidance for the second time this year as North American profits jumped 43 percent from a year ago, even though net income has fallen in the second quarter with more electric vehicle write-downs. Finance and insurance managers are concerned about the number of customers with negative equity, and Canada’s counter tariffs are costing the U.S. $5 billion in vehicle exports. Plus, Automotive News Reporter Mark Hollmer discusses how dealers are adding TikTok to their arsenal of social media marketing.
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