Weekly Roundup: Trump’s auto tariffs shake industry, Ford cuts prices, GM reports mixed sales

CBT News Editorial Team - April 4, 2025

Earlier this week: Trump’s 25% auto tariffs set to impact $460 billion in imports, parts tariff begins May 3. GM and Ford report diverging Q1 sales results amid tariff concerns....

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Toyota struggles to meet surging hybrid demand amid supply constraints

Jasmine Kiniklis - April 1, 2025

High consumer demand, a shortage of critical components, and supplier bottlenecks have led to extended wait times for Toyota's gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles. As more buyers seek fuel-efficient options, supply chain...

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President Trump said he expects American consumers to shift toward U.S.-made vehicles as a 25% tariff takes effect next week.

Trump anticipates shift to U.S.-made cars amid tariff price hikes

Jaelyn Campbell - March 31, 2025

President Donald Trump said he expects American consumers to shift toward U.S.-made vehicles as a 25% tariff on all imported cars and parts takes effect next week. “I couldn’t care less...

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Lucid is seeing a surge in demand from former Tesla owners, with 50% of its recent orders coming from drivers looking to switch brands.

Lucid orders surge as Tesla drivers seek other EV brands

Jaelyn Campbell - March 31, 2025

Lucid Motors is seeing a surge in demand from former Tesla owners, with 50% of its recent orders coming from drivers looking to switch brands. Lucid’s interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff, revealed...

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Weekly Roundup: Trump proceeds with 25% auto tariffs, Wall Street cuts earning forecasts, Ford’s dividend at risk

CBT News Editorial Team - March 28, 2025

Earlier this week: Trump proceeded with imposing 25% tariffs on imported autos. Wall Street cuts earnings forecast amid recession fears. Ford's dividends are at risk due to tariffs and declining...

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Nissan is gearing up for a major product overhaul, unveiling a strategy to introduce a wave of new and updated models by 2027.

Nissan unveils bold comeback plan with new models and EV push by 2027

Jaelyn Campbell - March 26, 2025

Nissan is gearing up for a major product overhaul, unveiling a strategy to introduce a wave of new and updated models by 2027. The refreshed lineup will include combustion, hybrid,...

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According to a filing on March 20, the NHTSA said that Tesla is recalling 46,096 Cybertrucks in the U.S. to fix an exterior panel.

Tesla recalls nearly all Cybertrucks over loose exterior panel risk

Jaelyn Campbell - March 20, 2025

According to a filing on March 20, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that Tesla is recalling 46,096 Cybertrucks in the U.S.—nearly every unit produced before February 27,...

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Audi announced plans to cut up to 7,500 jobs by 2029 as part of a broader restructuring effort to improve efficiency & reduce costs.

Audi to cut 7,500 jobs by 2029 in cost-saving overhaul

Jaelyn Campbell - March 18, 2025

Audi has announced plans to cut up to 7,500 jobs by 2029 as part of a broader restructuring effort to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and adapt to changing market conditions....

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Tully Williams, fixed operations director at The Niello Company, discusses how to boost service retention through trust and transparency.

Master service retention and keep customers coming back – Tully Williams | The Niello Company

CBT News Editorial Team - March 13, 2025

Customer retention is the backbone of dealership profitability, but how do service departments ensure repeat and referral business? According to Tully Williams, fixed operations director at The Niello Company, it...

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Waymo's rapid expansion and backing by Uber are cementing its status as the leading robotaxi service in the United States.

Waymo expands robotaxi service to cover Silicon Valley

Jasmine Kiniklis - March 12, 2025

Waymo announced that it's expanding its service by 27 square miles around the San Francisco Bay Area. The expansion will now cover parts of Silicon Valley, including Mountain View, Los...

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Weekly Roundup: Trump’s auto tariffs shake industry, Ford cuts prices, GM reports mixed sales

Toyota struggles to meet surging hybrid demand amid supply constraints

Trump anticipates shift to U.S.-made cars amid tariff price hikes

Lucid orders surge as Tesla drivers seek other EV brands

Weekly Roundup: Trump proceeds with 25% auto tariffs, Wall Street cuts earning forecasts, Ford’s dividend at risk

Nissan unveils bold comeback plan with new models and EV push by 2027

Tesla recalls nearly all Cybertrucks over loose exterior panel risk

Audi to cut 7,500 jobs by 2029 in cost-saving overhaul

Master service retention and keep customers coming back – Tully Williams | The Niello Company

Waymo expands robotaxi service to cover Silicon Valley

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