Weekly roundup: Scout, Alliance eye franchise laws, EU and Mexico face 30% tariffs, Chinese graphite slapped with 160% duties

CBT News Editorial Team - July 19, 2025

ICYMI: Scout Motors and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation is urging the U.S. DOJ to eliminate state franchise laws. President Trump announced 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico....

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JLR is facing a turbulent period as the automaker grapples with steep U.S. tariffs, declining sales, and delays in its EV launch

JLR hit by falling sales, tariffs, and job cuts amid EV delays

Jaelyn Campbell - July 18, 2025

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is facing a turbulent period as the automaker grapples with steep U.S. tariffs, declining sales, and delays in the launch of its electric vehicles. In the...

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Kia America donates $100,000 to the American Red Cross for those impacted by the recent flooding in Texas

CBT News Editorial Team - July 18, 2025

IRVINE, Calif., CA – July 14, 2025 – Kia America, in partnership with Central Texas Kia Dealers, today announced a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross as it provides ongoing...

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5% on Chinese graphite imports.

Commerce Department hikes tariffs on Chinese graphite to 160%

Ashby Lincoln - July 18, 2025

The U.S. Commerce Department has issued preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5% on Chinese graphite imports, which, when combined with existing levies, increases the effective tariff to 160%. Graphite, a critical...

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Volkswagen Group of America and its dealers support more than 164,000 American jobs and contribute nearly $44 billion to the U.S. economy, study finds

CBT News Editorial Team - July 17, 2025

Jul 10, 2025 Manufacturing and research and development jobs increased strongly since the last study in 2019 with a 30% increase in manufacturing and a 16% increase in R&D About...

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GM and Redwood team up to build grid-scale battery storage using new and second-life EV batteries to meet surging U.S. energy demand.

GM and Redwood Materials to build grid-scale battery storage for rising U.S. power needs

Jasmine Kiniklis - July 17, 2025

General Motors (GM) has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Redwood Materials to manufacture grid-scale energy storage systems. The storage system will repurpose both used and new U.S.-made...

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Stellantis announced today that it is set to end its investment in Symbio, a joint venture with Michelin and Forvia SE, by 2026.

Stellantis to end investment in hydrogen venture

Ashby Lincoln - July 16, 2025

Stellantis announced today that it is set to end its investment in Symbio, a joint venture with Michelin and Forvia SE focused on hydrogen fuel cell technology, by 2026. The...

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Hyundai launches tiered Rewards program to boost customer loyalty

Jaelyn Campbell - July 16, 2025

Hyundai Motor America has introduced a new customer loyalty initiative called Hyundai Rewards. The free program offers benefits to new and existing Hyundai owners, including vehicle purchase discounts and reduced...

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GM plans to build the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra light-duty pickups at its Orion Assembly plant in early 2027

GM to build gas-powered trucks at Orion plant after scrapping EV plans

Jaelyn Campbell - July 16, 2025

General Motors (GM) will begin building the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra light-duty pickups at its Orion Assembly plant in early 2027, abandoning its original plan to produce...

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Nissan to close flagship Oppama plant in 2028, shift output to Kyushu

Colin Fitzpatrick - July 15, 2025

Nissan Motor Co. will end vehicle production at its Oppama plant in Japan by March 2028, transferring operations to its Kyushu facility in a move aimed at reducing costs and...

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Weekly roundup: Scout, Alliance eye franchise laws, EU and Mexico face 30% tariffs, Chinese graphite slapped with 160% duties

JLR hit by falling sales, tariffs, and job cuts amid EV delays

Kia America donates $100,000 to the American Red Cross for those impacted by the recent flooding in Texas

Commerce Department hikes tariffs on Chinese graphite to 160%

Volkswagen Group of America and its dealers support more than 164,000 American jobs and contribute nearly $44 billion to the U.S. economy, study finds

GM and Redwood Materials to build grid-scale battery storage for rising U.S. power needs

Stellantis to end investment in hydrogen venture

Hyundai launches tiered Rewards program to boost customer loyalty

GM to build gas-powered trucks at Orion plant after scrapping EV plans

Nissan to close flagship Oppama plant in 2028, shift output to Kyushu

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