Edmunds data reveals tariff fears shift car buyer behavior

Jasmine Kiniklis - June 9, 2025

Tariff speculation is influencing the behavior of American car shoppers as the renewed push for tariffs under the Trump administration creates uncertainty for both shoppers and dealers. A recent survey...

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Transportation Secretary moves to reverse fuel standards, Tesla’s Optimus VP resigns, Porsche denies U.S. production shift

CBT News Editorial Team - June 9, 2025

Top Stories Sean Duffy moves to reverse Biden’s fuel economy standards amid EV support cuts. Read More Tesla's Optimus VP Milan Kovac resigns as Musk promises major revenue growth. Read More Porsche denies...

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The Trump administration is moving to overturn Biden-era fuel economy regulations, with Sean Duffy announcing that the rules were unlawful.

Trump admin moves to reverse Biden-era fuel economy standards

Staff Writer - June 9, 2025

The Trump administration is moving to overturn Biden-era fuel economy regulations, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announcing Friday that the rules were unlawful and initiating a rollback. The change could...

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Tesla executive behind ‘$25 trillion’ Optimus humanoid robot resigns

Staff Writer - June 9, 2025

Tesla’s Vice President of the Optimus humanoid robot program, Milan Kovac, has departed the company after nearly a decade, raising questions about the future direction of one of the automaker’s...

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Len Bellavia urges dealers to take action as OEM practices and tariffs threaten profits

Jaelyn Campbell - June 9, 2025

As the automotive industry braces for the financial ripple effect of U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, Len Bellavia, founding partner of Bellavia Blatt and a prominent attorney for dealers, is...

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Payment processing isn’t often top of mind when dealership leaders think about profitability, but the wrong systems can chip away at margins.

Is your payment system undermining your dealership’s bottom line? Here’s how to regain control

Randy Modos - June 9, 2025

Payment processing isn’t often top of mind when auto dealership leaders think about profitability — but when left unchecked, the wrong payment systems can quietly chip away at margins. Rising credit card...

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A global auto manufacturing slowdown could begin in weeks as China’s export restrictions on rare earth minerals continue to choke supply chain

Rare earth export ban threatens U.S and EU auto production within weeks

Jaelyn Campbell - June 6, 2025

A global auto manufacturing slowdown could begin in weeks as China’s export restrictions on rare Earth minerals and magnets continue to choke the supply chain, forcing European suppliers to pause...

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Hyundai and Hyundai Hope on Wheels present $200,000 to Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)

CBT News Editorial Team - June 6, 2025

ORANGE, Calif., June 5, 2025 – Hyundai recently announced a $200,000 commitment to longstanding partner, Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), part of Rady Children’s Health, to support pediatric health in...

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‘Car Wars’ reports EV losses, S&P warns of tariff fallout, Volvo’ s smart seatbelt feature

CBT News Editorial Team - June 6, 2025

Top Stories BofA’s ‘Car Wars’ report warns of massive EV write-downs, market volatility through 2029. Read More S&P Global: Tariffs cost automakers 18 months of planning. Read More Volvo’s smart seatbelt adapts...

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In its latest Car Wars report, BofA analyst warns that the next four or more years will bring “unprecedented” disruption for automakers

BofA’s ‘Car Wars’ report warns of massive EV write-downs, market volatility through 2029

Staff Writer - June 6, 2025

Auto manufacturers are entering what Bank of America Securities describes as the most volatile period in modern industry history, with electric vehicle (EV) investments faltering, core product strategies shifting, and global competition...

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Edmunds data reveals tariff fears shift car buyer behavior

Transportation Secretary moves to reverse fuel standards, Tesla’s Optimus VP resigns, Porsche denies U.S. production shift

Trump admin moves to reverse Biden-era fuel economy standards

Tesla executive behind ‘$25 trillion’ Optimus humanoid robot resigns

Len Bellavia urges dealers to take action as OEM practices and tariffs threaten profits

Is your payment system undermining your dealership’s bottom line? Here’s how to regain control

Rare earth export ban threatens U.S and EU auto production within weeks

Hyundai and Hyundai Hope on Wheels present $200,000 to Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)

‘Car Wars’ reports EV losses, S&P warns of tariff fallout, Volvo’ s smart seatbelt feature

BofA’s ‘Car Wars’ report warns of massive EV write-downs, market volatility through 2029

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