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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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May 18th, 2026 | Used EV sales surge; automakers, suppliers getting along better
May 1800:20:33Tap to summarizeElena 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.
Transcribe →May 16, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Toyota's $2B Texas plant; Ford's supplier crackdown
May 1600:23:16Tap to summarizeAutomotive 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.
Transcribe →May 15th, 2026 | Toyota eyes $2B Texas plant; AutoPayPlus CEO on affordability
May 1500:15:21Tap to summarizeToyota 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.
Transcribe →May 14, 2026 | Ford’s Liz Door on supplier relations; Honda posts first loss since 1957
May 1400:21:46Tap to summarizeLiz 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.
Transcribe →May 13th, 2026 | Ford cracks down on suppliers; APMA’s Flavio Volpe on USMCA talks
May 1300:16:25Tap to summarizeFord 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.
Transcribe →May 12th, 2026 | Unifor President Lana Payne on USMCA talks; Mazda delays EV by 2 years
May 1200:23:30Tap to summarizeUnifor 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.
Transcribe →May 11th, 2026 | Nissan cuts tariff costs $2.3B; Geely lands first in Canada
May 1100:17:16Tap to summarizeNissan 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.
Transcribe →Bonus Episode: Top 100 dealership groups by service and parts revenue preview
May 1000:16:07Tap to summarizeA 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.
Transcribe →May 9, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Toyota's billion-dollar paradox; Ford Skunk Works
May 900:28:28Tap to summarizeFord 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.
Transcribe →May 8, 2026 | Why a Pennsylvania dealer sold his collision center; court blocks Trump tariffs
May 800:21:16Tap to summarizeJohn 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.
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