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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Automotive News Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff talks about the latest electric vehicle registration numbers, which show legacy automakers continuing to eat into Tesla’s share of the EV market. Plus, a handful of honorees of this year’s Automotive News 100 Leading Women program discuss their careers and the status and impact of women in the industry.…
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DVI Done Right and the CRAZY Facebook Group Post That Happened in February | Uwe Kleinschmidt
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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 Kleinschmidt is the CEO of Autotech IQ and DVIDoneRight.com. Among other things. Today, he and Braxton address the viral Facebook Post in early February…
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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 Executive Director of the Automotive Service and Tire Alliance. Today, he tells us about the move of the ASTA Expo to the Raleigh Conventi…
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Steel and aluminum tariffs take effect but President Trump backs down on his threat to double them. Tesla’s registrations sink, a sign of possible brand damage. Plus, Homayune Ghaussi, partner at Warner Norcross + Judd and chair of the firm’s Supply Chain Industry Group, talks about the new metal duties and their likely impact on the auto industry.…
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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! Today on the pod, you'll get all you need to know about what's going on in the industry! The Trump administration announced a pause on the 25% tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers …
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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! Today, Braxton Critcher shares his thoughts about this year's Vision Hi-Tech Expo and Training in Kansas City. S/O Chad Schnitz of TopDon for the help on th…
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March 10, 2025 | Asia reacts to tariff threats; Ford to inject up to $4.7 billion in Germany
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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! Lisa Foshee is the Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and General Counsel for the Auto Care Association. Today, she gives an update about the just re…
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March 9, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Fate of EVs under Trump; how tariffs could affect sticker prices
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Martin French of Berylls by AlixPartners discusses his expectations for electric vehicle production and demand under a second Trump administration. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Molly Boigon talks about how tariff costs could travel all the way down to the consumer and what that might mean for dealers and automakers.…
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BREAKING NEWS: The Tech Training Hub is Ready! | Megan Gardner From MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers
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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! Check out the Tech Training Hub HERE Today, Megan explains how the Tech Training Hub works. It consolidates high-quality supplier training for technicians i…
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How Far Behind is the Repair Industry in Adapting to Technology? Chris Cotton Says It's BAD!
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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! Chris Cotton is the host of the AutoFix TechnologyCast. You can listen to that show HERE Today he and Braxton talk about technology changes in the repair in…
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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! Travis Troy is the co-chair of the Vision Hi-Tech Training and Expo. Today he and Braxton talk about the importance of face-to-face networking and how event…
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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! In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Maryann Croce, Lorraine Klein, and Melissa "Birdie" Patterson to honor the life and legacy of Maylan Newton. …
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March 5, 2025 | Trump exempts autos from tariffs for one month; Alix Partners’ Martin French
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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! In today's episode, Braxton Critcher will give you what you need to know about the top stories happening right now in the repair industry. Here is a little of what to expect. The reintroduction of the Repair A…
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March 4, 2025 | Trump’s tariffs take effect; S&P Global Mobility’s Stephanie Brinley talks impact
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President Trump’s tariffs take effect, upending North America’s complex automotive supply chains. The new duties could cost Stellantis and Volkswagen alone billions of dollars in earnings. S&P Global Mobility analyst Stephanie Brinley talks about what we know so far about the impact of new tariffs on the industry.…
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Lori Wittman, Cox Automotive president of retail solutions, talks about the competitive dynamics in the dealership management system market. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Larry P. Vellequette explains how one dealership is finding innovative ways to improve customer retention.Automotive News
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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! On today's episode, here are a few of the top stories: Tesla is recalling over 376,000 vehicles due to a steering power issue AAA’s latest survey on autonomous vehicles shows a slight increase in trust Valvoli…
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Ford Motor Co. Executive Chair Bill Ford talks with Automotive News Publisher KC Crain about the threat of tariffs and why he thinks President Donald Trump is listening to industry concerns. Plus, Jennifer Morand, general manager of the Chicago Auto Show, and Philadelphia Auto Show Director Mike Gempp continue their conversation with Automotive New…
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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! Today, you'll hear stories happening around auto repair and the auto industry. Here are a few of the stories covered... Honda and Nissan merger called off. Lawsuit against Deere and Company's monopolistic repa…
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Ad Age News Editor E.J. Schultz discusses the larger automotive marketing trends that kept most brands from buying Super Bowl ads. Plus, Automotive News Asia Editor Hans Greimel talks about why Nissan and Honda called off merger talks.Automotive News
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Feb. 15, 2025 | Weekend Drive: A look at China-made cars reveals trouble for legacy automakers
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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! Pras Subramanian has been following the Honda and Nissan merger story and today joins the podcast to break down why it didn't happen. What does this mean fo…
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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! CLICK HERE for the ASE Nomination Form mentioned in today's show. On today's show... 1. Massachusetts car owners and repair shops won in a big way after a lawsuit challenged the state's right to repair laws wa…
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Feb. 11, 2025 | Ford CEO says Trump is causing “cost and chaos”; Kodiak Robotics’ Don Burnette
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Ad Age News Editor E.J. Schultz talks about the automotive ads, and lack thereof, in the Super Bowl. Automakers and suppliers brace for Trump’s fresh tariffs on steel and aluminum. Plus, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shuts down after Elon Musk’s latest DOGE actions.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! In this episode, Braxton talks leadership with Josh Parnell. They discuss the top challenges shop owners face when transitioning from technician to owner an…
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Automotive News’ Rudy Schork and Lindsay VanHulle talk about the status of possible tariffs against Canada and Mexico and the lingering implications for the auto industry. Plus, Costco Auto’s Casey Ivins talks about how the company is connecting thousands of U.S. dealerships with customers at its network of retail locations nationwide.…
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