TSLA377.940-2.18%
GM80.570-3.2%
F12.605-0.335%
RIVN15.2900.27%
CYD31.200-3.4%
HMC32.1900.04%
TM186.720-3.64%
CVNA64.1900.24%
PAG207.970-1.69%
LAD309.6002.58%
AN162.890-2.16%
GPI247.7900.28%
ABG179.940-1.58%
SAH62.4800.11%
TSLA377.940-2.18%
GM80.570-3.2%
F12.605-0.335%
RIVN15.2900.27%
CYD31.200-3.4%
HMC32.1900.04%
TM186.720-3.64%
CVNA64.1900.24%
PAG207.970-1.69%
LAD309.6002.58%
AN162.890-2.16%
GPI247.7900.28%
ABG179.940-1.58%
SAH62.4800.11%
TSLA377.940-2.18%
GM80.570-3.2%
F12.605-0.335%
RIVN15.2900.27%
CYD31.200-3.4%
HMC32.1900.04%
TM186.720-3.64%
CVNA64.1900.24%
PAG207.970-1.69%
LAD309.6002.58%
AN162.890-2.16%
GPI247.7900.28%
ABG179.940-1.58%
SAH62.4800.11%


Global Industry News

Toyota's global sales drop for fifth straight month

Toyota’s global sales drop for fifth straight month

- July 31, 2026
On the Dash: Toyota's global sales fell 1.1% in June, marking a fifth straight monthly decline. Weakness in the Middle East and China offset gains in North America and Japan. ...
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating trade dispute

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating trade dispute

- July 21, 2026
On the Dash: New tariffs could increase costs for vehicles and automotive components sourced from Canada. Additional trade uncertainty may place further pressure on North American supply chains and manufacturing...
Hyundai union expands strikes as wage negotiations remain deadlocked

Hyundai union expands strikes as wage negotiations remain deadlocked

- July 21, 2026
On the Dash: Hyundai Motor's union launched a second round of partial strikes, extending daily walkouts to four hours per shift. Industry estimates put combined production losses at roughly 15,000...
Volkswagen expands affordable EV lineup with new ID. Cross SUV

Volkswagen expands affordable EV lineup with new ID. Cross SUV

- July 15, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen is expanding its lower-priced EV lineup as competition from Chinese automakers intensifies across Europe. Affordable EVs could help strengthen Volkswagen's market position while shaping future global...
Volkswagen board vote delays Blume's cost-cutting overhaul as labor pushes back

Volkswagen board vote delays Blume’s cost-cutting overhaul as labor pushes back

- July 10, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen's restructuring remains unresolved, creating uncertainty around future production, model strategy and manufacturing capacity. Labor opposition could delay cost reductions and operational changes the automaker says are...
Volkswagen’s cost-cutting battle highlights challenges facing legacy automakers

Volkswagen’s cost-cutting battle highlights challenges facing legacy automakers

- July 9, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen’s restructuring reflects the broader cost pressures forcing automakers to rethink manufacturing, investments, and operations. Potential changes to production and vehicle lineups could affect dealer inventory strategies...
Ferrari and BMW join Tesla in shift from copper to aluminum wiring

Ferrari and BMW join Tesla in shift from copper to aluminum wiring

- June 30, 2026
On the Dash: Ferrari and BMW are introducing aluminum wiring in new models, joining Tesla and several Chinese EV makers in moving away from copper. Copper’s surge to nearly $15,000...
Mexico's auto output holds steady as U.S. trade pressure mounts.

Mexico’s auto output holds steady as U.S. trade pressure mounts

- June 15, 2026
On the Dash: Mexico's auto industry built 1.64 million vehicles through May, nearly flat with a year ago. Exports rose 4% to 1.39 million units, with the U.S. taking 75%...
Unifor rejects concessions ahead of Detroit Three contract talks

Unifor rejects concessions ahead of Detroit Three contract talks

- June 8, 2026
On the Dash: Unifor enters negotiations seeking gains, not concessions, signaling the potential for higher labor costs at Detroit Three operations in Canada. Tariffs and plant idlings remain major bargaining...
Could legacy brands become China's ticket into the U.S.?

Could legacy brands become China’s ticket into the U.S.?

- June 5, 2026
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Future of Automotive on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting the industry. I’m...


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