Weekly Roundup: U.S. cuts tariffs in China, UK trade deals, Tesla faces new FSD probe

CBT News Editorial Team - May 16, 2025

Earlier this week: The U.S. and China slashed tariffs in a surprise trade truce. Trump, Starmer strike potential U.S.-UK trade deal with cuts to car, steel tariffs. U.S. regulators investigate...

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GM unveils manganese-rich EV batteries, Ford recalls 274K SUVs, Tesla alters lease policy

CBT News Editorial Team - May 15, 2025

Top Stories GM, LG Energy to launch manganese-rich EV batteries. Read More Ford issues recall for nearly 274,000 SUVs due to brake line defect. Read More Tesla alters lease policy, allowing U.S. lessees...

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During today’s Lessons in Leadership, Anderson highlights 2 ways for improving team performance: war room conversations and walk-arounds.

Mastering the art of war rooms and walk-arounds for enhanced team focus and accountability

Jaelyn Campbell - May 15, 2025

During today’s episode of Lessons in Leadership, leadership expert and President of LearnToLead, Dave Anderson, highlights two simple yet powerful techniques for improving team performance: war room conversations and walk-arounds....

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A batter skipping their first at-bat doesn't happen. But that is what I continue to see happen on our service drives.

Missing the First At-Bat: The Cost of Skipping Time-and-Mileage Service Offers

Sy Stewart - May 15, 2025

Baseball season has been in full swing since March, and I’ve enjoyed catching a few games here and there. One thing I haven’t seen yet? A batter skipping their first...

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Toyota has officially announced the redesigned 2026 bZ, arriving at dealerships in the second half of 2025.

Toyota unveils 2026 bZ EV with 314-mile range, faster charging, and sleek new design

CBT News Editorial Team - May 14, 2025

Toyota has officially announced the redesigned 2026 bZ, its next-generation battery electric SUV, arriving at dealerships in the second half of 2025. The model, previously known as the bZ4X, receives...

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Trump eyes tariffs on critical minerals, JLR reassesses profit, Nissan cuts $3.4B with plant closures and job cuts

CBT News Editorial Team - May 14, 2025

Top Stories Trump administration eyes tariffs on critical minerals, raising stakes for auto industry. Read More JLR reassesses profit goals amid U.S. tariff pressure. Read More Nissan deepens cuts with 11,000 more job...

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Nissan announced it will cut an additional 11,000 jobs and shut down 7 factories globally, as it attempts to rebound from financial hardships

Nissan deepens cuts with 11,000 more job losses amid mounting losses

Jaelyn Campbell - May 14, 2025

Nissan announced Tuesday it will cut an additional 11,000 jobs and shut down seven factories globally, as the struggling Japanese automaker attempts to rebound from one of its worst financial...

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During the latest episode of Inside Automotive, Joshua Gonsenhauser shares insights from the company’s [LotLinx] latest Q1 VinCensus report.

Lotlinx’s Joshua Gonsenhauser urges dealers to focus on aged inventory amid market uncertainty

Jaelyn Campbell - May 14, 2025

During the latest episode of Inside Automotive, Jim Fitzpatrick sits down with the Vice President of Product Strategy at Lotlinx, Joshua Gonsenhauser, who shares insights from the company’s latest Q1...

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Mercedes-Benz will move GLC SUV production to the U.S. to offset rising costs from Trump's auto import tariffs.

Mercedes-Benz to shift GLC SUV production to U.S.

Jasmine Kiniklis - May 13, 2025

Mercedes-Benz Group AG confirmed it will shift production of its best-selling GLC SUV to the United States to offset rising costs from President Donald Trump's tariffs on imported autos. Production...

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GM names new product chief, Tesla faces robotaxi investigation, Japanese rivals report profit drops

CBT News Editorial Team - May 13, 2025

Top Stories General Motors names Sterling Anderson as new Chief Product Officer. Read More U.S. regulators investigate Tesla's robotaxi launch amid FSD technology concerns. Read More Honda and Nissan report significant profit declines due...

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Weekly Roundup: U.S. cuts tariffs in China, UK trade deals, Tesla faces new FSD probe

GM unveils manganese-rich EV batteries, Ford recalls 274K SUVs, Tesla alters lease policy

Mastering the art of war rooms and walk-arounds for enhanced team focus and accountability

Missing the First At-Bat: The Cost of Skipping Time-and-Mileage Service Offers

Toyota unveils 2026 bZ EV with 314-mile range, faster charging, and sleek new design

Trump eyes tariffs on critical minerals, JLR reassesses profit, Nissan cuts $3.4B with plant closures and job cuts

Nissan deepens cuts with 11,000 more job losses amid mounting losses

Lotlinx’s Joshua Gonsenhauser urges dealers to focus on aged inventory amid market uncertainty

Mercedes-Benz to shift GLC SUV production to U.S.

GM names new product chief, Tesla faces robotaxi investigation, Japanese rivals report profit drops

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