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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Automotive Repair News Today And Good News In Auto Repair are the newest additions to the Changing The Industry family.
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Jan. 11, 2025 | Weekend Drive: U.S. Sen. Gary Peters interview by Automotive NewsDi Automotive News
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Thanks to AutoFix AutoShop Coaching for their support of this podcast. Get one-on-one personalized coaching with a free strategy call HERE Braxton Critcher and Elle Lawhead, from Women in Auto Care, discuss how women impact the automotive industry. Elle highlights the success of Women in Auto Care's scholarship program, which has awarded $425,000 t…
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Jan. 10, 2025 | Bill Ford confident Trump wants to help industry; ASE CEO David Johnson by Automotive NewsDi Automotive News
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Jan. 9, 2025 | Apex.AI CEO Jan Becker; fewer EVs eligible for tax credits in 2025 by Automotive NewsDi Automotive News
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Jan. 8, 2025 | CES: Forvia’s Mona Levacher; Tesla could see $1 billion EU emissions windfall
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Jan. 8, 2025 | CES: Forvia’s Mona Levacher; Tesla could see $1 billion EU emissions windfall by Automotive NewsDi Automotive News
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Advance Auto Parts Closures and Robots Running a Distribution Center? The Latest Auto Repair Industry Headlines
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Do you use a DVI at your shop? Is it certified? If not, get a free DVI certification today and take your shop to the next level! CLICK HERE! Register for The Auto Care Associations Webinar of the Trump Administration's Tariffs and Trades Take the "Who Pays For What?" Survey Right to Repair - Report Your Issue Form Apply for the Federated Car Care S…
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Jan. 7, 2025 | CES: Gentex’s Craig Piersma; Nvidia CEO predicts multitrillion-dollar AV industry
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Jan. 7, 2025 | CES: Gentex’s Craig Piersma; Nvidia CEO predicts multitrillion-dollar AV industry by Automotive NewsDi Automotive News
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Jan. 6, 2025 | CES interview: Aptiv’s Benjamin Lyon, Javed Khan by Automotive NewsDi Automotive News
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Jan. 4, 2025 | Weekend Drive: History of CES parallels with Automotive News centennial by Automotive NewsDi Automotive News
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Jan. 3, 2025 | Biden blocks U.S. Steel sale; Botdoc CEO Karl Falk by Automotive NewsDi Automotive News
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Jan. 2, 2025 | BYD sets global sales record while Tesla falls; CES preview by Automotive NewsDi Automotive News
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File your Beneficial Ownership Report here In this episode of Automotive Repair News Today, key stories include the reinstatement of the January 13 deadline for small businesses to file beneficial ownership information reports, highlighting compliance criteria and detailed reporting requirements. Additionally, there's a focus on the waning interest…
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Automotive News Staff Reporter Jack Walsworth talks about the biggest news for Volkswagen Group of America in the past 12 months. Plus, Luca Ciferri, associate publisher and editor of Automotive News Europe, recaps developments in the European auto market in 2024.Di Automotive News
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Automotive News Deputy Editor Hannah Lutz discusses the challenges for EV growth in 2024. Plus, Pete Bigelow, director of technology and innovation coverage for Automotive News, talks about the ups and downs for autonomous vehicles this past year.Di Automotive News
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Automotive News Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff talks about the biggest news stories of the year for Tesla, Rivian and Lucid. Plus, Staff Reporter John Irwin discusses the biggest challenges for suppliers in 2024.Di Automotive News
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Automotive News retail editors Melissa Burden and Dan Shine talk about the biggest stories of the year for new- and used-car sales, mergers and acquisitions, F&I, service and parts, and more.Di Automotive News
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Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Kathleen Long was directly involved in the RepairPal sale to Yelp. Today, she highlights the benefits of this, emphasizing how this partnership can improve …
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Automotive News Asia Editor Hans Greimel talks about the biggest stories of 2024 for Toyota and Nissan. Plus, Staff Reporter Carly Schaffner discusses Hyundai, Kia, Genesis and Honda. Both conversations were recorded before news broke that Nissan and Honda were discussing a possible tie-up.Di Automotive News
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More on the Senator's letter to automakers In this episode, Braxton Critcher covers a merger discussion between Honda and Nissan, highlighting their plans to compete better with Toyota, Tesla, and Chinese EV makers. He also delves into a bipartisan call from U.S. senators urging automakers to support Right to Repair legislation. Additionally, Braxt…
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Automotive News Staff Reporter Michael Martinez talks about the biggest stories of 2024 for both Ford Motor and the UAW.Di Automotive News
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Automotive News Reporter Lindsay VanHulle talks about General Motors' trajectory over the past 12 months. Plus, Reporter Vince Bond Jr. discusses Stellantis' turbulent 2024.Di Automotive News
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Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Uwe and Krista are from AutoTechIQ In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Krista Erickson and Uwe Kleinschmidt. Uwe shares historical insights about…
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Automotive News’ Nick Bunkley talks about the top stories of 2024, as voted on by staff at the publication. Plus, Reporters Molly Boigon and John Irwin talk about the impact of the U.S. presidential election in the first installment of Daily Drive’s annual year-in-review series.Di Automotive News
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New-vehicle sales are on pace to finish 2024 strong. VW and German unions reach a deal on cost cuts. Plus, Jon Meredith, national service operations senior manager at Volkswagen, talks about how the automaker is helping dealerships sell more maintenance and repairs with service drive financing.Di Automotive News
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Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Visit the Charge Ahead Partnership In this episode, Braxton Critcher and Ryan McKinnon discuss the interplay between electric vehicles (EVs) and internal co…
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Dec. 19, 2024 | Potential and pitfalls of Nissan-Honda tie-up; industry reacts to Fed rate cut
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Automotive News Asia Editor Hans Greimel joins the show to dig into the possibility of a merger between Nissan and Honda and the potential downsides. The Federal Reserve’s quarter-point benchmark rate decrease is welcome news for dealers and other industry stakeholders. Plus, the U.S. backs off recalling 50 million airbag parts.Daily Drive listener…
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Honda and Nissan explore a possible merger. President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team looks to scrap a car crash reporting rule that Tesla opposes. Plus, Tyson Jominy, J.D. Power vice president of data and analytics, joins the show to talk about what the firm expects for the rest of the year and 2025.…
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Nominate someone today for the AACF Humanitarian Award! Watch back the NASTF General Meetings AAA Automotive Apprenticeship Program Today's top stories on the podcast include the passing of Sam Meineke, founder of the Meineke brand, and his influential legacy in the auto repair industry. The Auto Care Association's critique of proposed tariffs by t…
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Dec. 17, 2024 | GM design chief Michael Simcoe interview; Trump unlikely to stop charging expansion
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GM’s design chief Michael Simcoe joins the show to talk about the automaker’s ever-evolving identity as it transitions more to electric vehicles. The massive expansion of EV charging infrastructure is likely to continue under President-elect Donald Trump. Plus, Waymo goes global.Di Automotive News
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Dec. 16, 2024 | U.S. finalizes $9.6 billion Ford, SK On loan; Gartner’s Mike Ramsey on Cruise
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The U.S. finalizes a $9.6 billion loan for Ford’s battery venture with SK On. Some of the world’s largest suppliers are skipping CES. Plus, Gartner’s Mike Ramsey talks about GM’s decision to scrap Cruise and its robotaxi ambitions.Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsev…
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Automotive News’ John Huetter explains why dealers are feeling better than they have in a long time about the future of the retail business. Plus, Jamie Butters and Jake Neher discuss a series of executive comebacks announced this week, why industry leaders are using more profane language in public comments lately, and more.Daily Drive listeners ca…
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Dec. 13, 2024 | VW offers wage increases in Chattanooga; Protective Asset Protection’s Rick Kurtz
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Volkswagen is offering workers at its Tennessee assembly plant a 14 percent wage increase over four years as well as profit-sharing. Electric vehicle registrations increase again despite another drop for Tesla. Plus, Protective Asset Protection’s Rick Kurtz joins the show to talk about how different approaches to finance and insurance can help impr…
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Find out more about Camp Drive! Thanks to our sponsor AutoFix AutoShop Coaching! Tenise Chapman started Camp Drive. An innovative program focused on introducing kids ages 12-15 to the automotive industry through hands-on activities. She highlights the camp's aim to ignite interest in automotive careers and the significant community support that has…
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Scott Bell, Chevrolet’s global vice president, joins the show to talk about the brand’s EV transition, plans for 2025 and more. President-elect Donald Trump makes his pick to steer the Federal Trade Commission. Plus, used-car prices continue to come down.Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dail…
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Tom Donnelly, Mazda’s North America chief, joins the show to talk about the automaker’s win streak, its new marketing push and its goals for the new year. General Motors’ Cruise unit is abandoning its effort to develop robotaxis. Plus, Hyundai picks a new North America CEO.Di Automotive News
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Help CNCDA Take the ASE Survey Submit a Speaker Proposal for SEMA 2025 Colorado is now the leading state for electric vehicle sales, overtaking California due to generous tax credits and an extensive network of charging ports. Meanwhile, over 70 workers at the Faurecia Auto Parts factory in Missouri are striking for better safety measures and wages…
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Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpracticesDi Automotive News
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Daily Drive listeners can register for Best Practices at NADA at our lowest rate. Use code dailydrive at www.autonewsevents.com/bestpracticesDi Automotive News
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Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Cavan Robinson is the General Manager at Shop-Ware. Today, he talks about the importance of transparency and community within the aftermarket industry, high…
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Dec. 7, 2024 | Weekend Drive: How one supplier in N.C. weathered Helene by Automotive NewsDi Automotive News
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Dec. 6, 2024 | Tesla pivots to leasing; TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant by Automotive NewsDi Automotive News
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Dec. 5, 2024 | Tekion CEO Jay Vijayan interview; Infiniti stores combine with Nissan by Automotive NewsDi Automotive News
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Dec. 4, 2024 | GM faces $5 billion in charges for China woes; Bot Auto’s Xiaodi Hou by Automotive NewsDi Automotive News
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Nominate someone today for the SEMA Board! Braxton covers major shifts in the automotive industry. Carlos Tavares has unexpectedly stepped down as CEO of Stellantis. Amazon is growing its footprint in the auto parts market, and SEMA is actively lobbying against electric vehicle mandates.Di Braxton Critcher
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Dec. 3, 2024 | Hybrids drive November U.S. sales; GM Envolve’s Cody Collins by Automotive NewsDi Automotive News
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Dec. 2, 2024 | Carlos Tavares resigns; Croft CEO Rodrick Blevins by Automotive NewsDi Automotive News
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Nov. 29, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Jaguar’s rebranding uproar; Nissan production cuts by Automotive NewsDi Automotive News
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Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Ryan Ragan is the new Executive Director of the Automotive Service and Tire Alliance. Ryan discusses his vision for enhancing value to ASTA members through …
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Nov. 27, 2024 | GM CFO Paul Jacobson interview; analysts warn against Trump tariffs by Automotive NewsDi Automotive News
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This Week's Headlines: Ford Faces New Investigations and Advance Auto Parts' Turnaround Plan and more!
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Apply for a technician scholarship with the Aftermarket Foundation and NAPA 2024 Voice of Technician Survey Results Webinar Dec 10 at 2 EST Register for the Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference Ford faces two new investigations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after delays in recalling vehicles with defective rearview camer…
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