Ford delivers Texas flood aid, U.S. moves on rare earths, Cadillac holds EV lineup

CBT News Editorial Team - July 11, 2025

Top Stories Ford, dealers mobilize $1.25M in flood relief for Central Texas. Read More MP Materials strikes rare earths deal with US to cut China dependence. Read More Cadillac stays the course on...

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MP Materials secures U.S. deal to boost rare earth output, cut China reliance, and stabilize EV and defense supply chains.

MP Materials strikes rare earths deal with US to cut China dependence

Ashby Lincoln - July 11, 2025

MP Materials has signed a landmark deal with the U.S. Department of Defense to expand rare earth magnet production and reduce reliance on Chinese supply. The agreement includes a government-backed...

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Toyota’s $1.8B overhaul could future-proof US auto production

Steve Greenfield - July 11, 2025

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...

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BMW AG’s vehicle sales showed little growth in Q2 of 2025 as the automakers continues to lose ground to domestic competition in China

BMW Q2 growth stalls as BEV sales fall, China demand weakens

Ashby Lincoln - July 10, 2025

BMW AG’s vehicle sales showed little growth in the second quarter of 2025, as the German automaker, like its European peers, continues to lose ground to domestic competition in China,...

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Ford reaffirmed its commitment to its battery plant in Michigan, following the passing of President Trump’s $3.4 trillion fiscal bill.

Ford’s $3B battery plant secures future after Trump tax bill passes

Jaelyn Campbell - July 9, 2025

Ford has reaffirmed its commitment to its $3 billion battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, following the passing of President Donald Trump’s $3.4 trillion fiscal bill. The new law eased restrictions...

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Volkswagen reported a 1.2% increase in global vehicle deliveries during the Q2 of 2025, with gains offsetting a decline in North America

Volkswagen Q2 sales up globally despite 16% drop in North America

Jaelyn Campbell - July 9, 2025

Volkswagen reported a 1.2% increase in global vehicle deliveries during the second quarter of 2025, with gains in China and South America offsetting a significant decline in North America. The...

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Used-vehicle values rise in June as tariffs shake up new-vehicle market

Colin Fitzpatrick - July 9, 2025

The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) rose to 208.5 in June, up 6.3% year-over-year and 1.6% from May, signaling continued strength in the used-vehicle market despite volatility driven by...

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Auto dealers urge Congress to save EV tax credits as demand weakens and Washington winds down subsidies and mandates.

Car dealerships beg the US government to help them sell electric cars!

Lauren Fix - July 9, 2025

When auto dealers start writing impassioned letters to Congress demanding to keep electric vehicle (EV) tax credits alive, it’s a clear sign that the honeymoon phase of EV policy is...

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Ford is changing its successful employee-pricing-for-all campaign into a new promotion aimed at reducing the upfront cost of ownership

Ford launches “0-0-0 summer sales event” to expand affordability

Colin Fitzpatrick - July 8, 2025

Ford is changing its successful employee-pricing-for-all campaign into a new national promotion aimed at reducing the upfront cost of vehicle ownership. Beginning July 8, the automaker’s new “0-0-0 Summer Sales...

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Ford rides a reputation wave, EV retail improves, and Lexus still reigns supreme: Widewail releases Q1 2025 Automotive Voice of the Customer Report

CBT News Editorial Team - July 8, 2025

BURLINGTON, VT — July 8, 2025 — Widewail, the industry leader in review and reputation data for automotive dealerships, today released its Q1 2025 Automotive Voice of the Customer Report,...

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Ford delivers Texas flood aid, U.S. moves on rare earths, Cadillac holds EV lineup

MP Materials strikes rare earths deal with US to cut China dependence

Toyota’s $1.8B overhaul could future-proof US auto production

BMW Q2 growth stalls as BEV sales fall, China demand weakens

Ford’s $3B battery plant secures future after Trump tax bill passes

Volkswagen Q2 sales up globally despite 16% drop in North America

Used-vehicle values rise in June as tariffs shake up new-vehicle market

Car dealerships beg the US government to help them sell electric cars!

Ford launches “0-0-0 summer sales event” to expand affordability

Ford rides a reputation wave, EV retail improves, and Lexus still reigns supreme: Widewail releases Q1 2025 Automotive Voice of the Customer Report

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