Weekly roundup: U.S.-EU set 15% tariff deal, Stellantis posts $2.5B loss, Toyota hits record sales

CBT News Editorial Team - August 2, 2025

ICYMI: The U.S. and EU struck a trade deal setting a 15% tariff on most European imports. Stellantis posted a $2.5 billion loss for the first half of 2025. Toyota...

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Ford teases ‘Model-T moment’ with new EV platform

Colin Fitzpatrick - August 1, 2025

Ford Motor Co. is set to unveil a new “breakthrough” electric vehicle and platform on August 11 in Kentucky, signaling a renewed push into affordable EVs made in the U.S....

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Renault appoints veteran Francois Provost as CEO

Colin Fitzpatrick - July 31, 2025

Renault has appointed Francois Provost as its new chief executive officer following the departure of Luca de Meo, who left to become CEO of Kering, the parent company of Gucci....

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Ford posts record Q2 revenue but faces net loss

Colin Fitzpatrick - July 31, 2025

Ford Motor Co. reported record second-quarter 2025 revenue of $50.2 billion, up 5% year-over-year, driven by strength in its commercial Ford Pro unit and growing electric vehicle sales. However, the...

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Mercedes-Benz reported it will pause U.S. deliveries of its EQ EV lineup and reduce prices on several models due to slowing demand

Mercedes-Benz to halt U.S. EQ delivery, slash pricing amid weak demand

Jaelyn Campbell - July 31, 2025

On Wednesday, Mercedes-Benz reported it will pause U.S. deliveries of its EQ electric vehicle lineup and reduce prices on several EQ models due to slowing demand and excess inventory at...

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Edmund's Joseph Yoon unpacks the auto affordability crisis

High interest rates and increased prices deepen auto affordability crisis — Joseph Yoon | Edmunds

Jasmine Kiniklis - July 31, 2025

Car payments hit a new record during the second quarter. With high interest rates and higher sticker prices, car ownership is becoming increasingly expensive, deepening the affordability crisis. On today's...

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The EPA has proposed rescinding the 2009 endangerment finding, and provided the legal basis for regulating emissions under the Clean Air Act

EPA proposes rescinding key climate change rule, challenging auto emission standards

Ashby Lincoln - July 30, 2025

The Trump administration’s EPA has proposed rescinding the foundational 2009 "endangerment finding," which identified greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide as threats to public health and provided the legal basis for...

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Florida dealers weigh in on tariffs, EVs and AI integration in 2025 outlook – Judy Lynn Farcus Serra & Ed Roberts

Jasmine Kiniklis - July 30, 2025

Two top Florida dealers talk about the challenges and opportunities shaping their businesses. In today's episode of Inside Automotive, Judy Lynn Farcus Serra, the COO and CFO of Headquarter Automotive...

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U.S. buy-sell market remains strong as dealers adapt to economic headwinds – Ryan Kerrigan | Kerrigan Advisors

Jaelyn Campbell - July 30, 2025

Despite market uncertainty, rising tariffs, and wavering EV demand, the retail automotive buy-sell market remains resilient in 2025. On today's episode of CBT Now, Ryan Kerrigan, Managing Director at Kerrigan...

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Clean Cars For All, Lauren Fix, Car Coach Reports

“Clean cars for all” is the new “cash for clunkers” — and it’s just as destructive

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There is nothing “clean” about killing America’s car culture. The war on gas-powered cars is heating up again — and it’s being waged through programs that sound helpful on paper but...

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Weekly roundup: U.S.-EU set 15% tariff deal, Stellantis posts $2.5B loss, Toyota hits record sales

Ford teases ‘Model-T moment’ with new EV platform

Renault appoints veteran Francois Provost as CEO

Ford posts record Q2 revenue but faces net loss

Mercedes-Benz to halt U.S. EQ delivery, slash pricing amid weak demand

High interest rates and increased prices deepen auto affordability crisis — Joseph Yoon | Edmunds

EPA proposes rescinding key climate change rule, challenging auto emission standards

Florida dealers weigh in on tariffs, EVs and AI integration in 2025 outlook – Judy Lynn Farcus Serra & Ed Roberts

U.S. buy-sell market remains strong as dealers adapt to economic headwinds – Ryan Kerrigan | Kerrigan Advisors

“Clean cars for all” is the new “cash for clunkers” — and it’s just as destructive

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