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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.

Recent Episodes

OCT 25, 2026
Oct. 25, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Will humanoid robots replace factory workers?
Executives from Toyota, Microsoft, Boston Consulting Group and Apptronik discuss whether AI and humanoid robots will replace factory workers or reshape their jobs, in this panel from Automotive News Congress.
12 MIN
OCT 24, 2026
Oct. 24, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Canada’s $8.7 billion auto and steel plan; UAW warns GM over buyback
Michael Martinez and Greg Layson unpack Canada’s $8.7 billion auto and steel plan, the UAW’s warning on General Motors’ buyback plan and Chinese automakers’ ambitions in North America.
22 MIN
OCT 23, 2026
Oct. 23, 2026 | What Chinese brands would mean for service and parts; Volvo cuts 2,500 jobs
Quin Garcia of Autotech Ventures explains what Chinese automakers would mean for dealership service and parts. Plus, Volvo’s job cuts, Bosch’s restructuring and the UAW’s warning to General Motors.
20 MIN
OCT 22, 2026
Oct. 22, 2026 | Polestar CEO on path to profit: “We will not give you a date”
Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller talks profitability and competition in part two of our interview. Canada unveils a $8.7 billion auto and steel plan. Plus, Group 1 buys up 10 Atlanta stores.
18 MIN
OCT 21, 2026
Oct. 21, 2026 | Polestar CEO talks U.S. ban; EV registrations fall 36% in August
Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller discusses the U.S. ban and the Polestar 4 SUV in part one of our interview. Plus, Electric vehicle registrations drop 26 percent in August, but some brands surge.
21 MIN