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Weekly roundup: Trump threatens Canada tariffs over China deal, U.S. lifts S. Korea tariffs, GM boosts dividend

- January 31, 2026
ICYMI: CBT News opens nominations for the Remarkable Leaders in F&I Awards. Trump threatens 100% tariffs against Canada over China EV deal and hikes South Korea tariffs to 25%. GM...
Ford is changing its successful employee-pricing-for-all campaign into a new promotion aimed at reducing the upfront cost of ownership

Ford expects $600M pretax pension-related Q4 charges

- January 30, 2026
On the Dash: Ford’s $600 million pretax charge will lower reported earnings but leave adjusted results and cash unchanged. Pension plans remain fully funded, with no impact on expected 2026...
Ford names Lisa Drake president of new Ford Energy unit

Ford names Lisa Drake president of new Ford Energy unit

- January 30, 2026
On the Dash: Ford appointed Lisa Drake to lead its newly launched Ford Energy battery storage business. The automaker is repurposing battery plants toward stationary energy storage after scaling back...
GM takes $7.1B in EV charges as costs rise, demand cools, and policy shifts complicate the automaker’s electric transition.

GM’s $7 billion EV reckoning: The company is doubling down on EVs!

- January 30, 2026
General Motors just put a hard number on what many in the auto industry have quietly acknowledged for months: the all-electric transition is proving far more expensive, complicated, and politically...
Tesla beat Q4 earnings estimates but reported its first annual revenue decline as auto sales slowed and AI investment surged.

Tesla tops Q4 expectations as annual revenue falls for first time

- January 29, 2026
On the Dash: Tesla reported its first annual revenue decline despite beating fourth-quarter earnings expectations. Vehicle deliveries fell sharply as competition increased and demand softened across global markets. Tesla is...
GM forecasts higher 2026 profits

GM raises dividend, targets higher profits in 2026

- January 28, 2026
On the Dash: GM expects adjusted core earnings of $13 billion to $15 billion in 2026, exceeding analyst expectations. Strong demand for pickups, SUVs, and services continues to support margins...
Volkswagen,

Volkswagen recalls more than 44,000 US EVs over battery fire risks

- January 28, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen is recalling more than 44,000 ID.4 EVs in the U.S. due to concerns about battery-related fires. The majority of affected vehicles will receive software updates, with...
The update allows GM EV drivers to find, activate and pay for charging sessions at thousands of fast chargers nationwide.

GM expands public charging access with Electrify America integration

- January 27, 2026
On the Dash: GM now allows EV drivers to locate, activate and pay for Electrify America charging directly through its vehicle apps. The integration provides access to more than 5,000...
CDK, dealers brace for EV lease influx

Dealers brace for influx of off-lease EVs in 2026, CDK reports

- January 26, 2026
On the Dash: EV lease returns are projected to exceed 300,000 units in 2026, driven by heavy leasing in 2022–23. Most off-lease vehicles will be low-mileage and warranty-backed, supporting CPO...
Trump tariffs

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canadian goods over China trade deal

- January 26, 2026
On the Dash: Trump threatened sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods tied to Canada’s expanding trade relationship with China. Canada’s preliminary trade deal with China includes agriculture and electric vehicles, with...