Daily Drive
A2MAC1 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.
Omari 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.
A 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.
Tesla 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.
After 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.
Ted 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.
Roxanna Metz, plant lead of Honda’s Indiana Auto Plant, talks about plans for Civic Hybrid production to move back to the plant near this weekend's Indianapolis 500 race amid tariffs. Plus, Alicia Davis, Chief Strategy Officer for Lear Corp., addresses issues surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion strategies in the auto industry.
A 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.
The 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.
Hyundai 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.
