TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%


President Donald Trump

Trump urges major Fed rate cuts, questions Powell’s motives, and backs probe into central bank spending and effectiveness.

White House pressure on Fed intensifies as Trump signals Powell’s exit

- July 22, 2025
Tensions between the White House and the Federal Reserve continue to escalate as President Donald Trump sharpens his criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. During a bilateral meeting on Tuesday...
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President Trump announced that the U.S. could impose tariffs of up to 35% on Japanese imports starting July 9.

Trump signals 35% tariff on Japanese imports as trade talks stall

- July 3, 2025
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. could impose tariffs of up to 35% on Japanese imports starting July 9, following the expiration of a 90-day pause on country-specific duties....
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Celebrity Motor Car CEO, Tom Maoli, on what’s fueling & slowing auto retail in 2025

- July 3, 2025
On the latest episode of Inside Automotive, Tom Maoli, President and CEO of Celebrity Motor Car, joins us to unpack the market realities facing dealers in mid-2025. With EV mandates...
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Canada drop digital tax

Canada drops digital services tax to salvage derailed trade talks with US

- June 30, 2025
Canada halted the enforcement of its Digital Services Tax (DST) just a few hours before it was set to take effect on Monday in an effort to salvage trade discussions...
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President Donald Trump announced Friday that the U.S. is immediately ending all trade discussions with Canada and will impose new tariffs.

Trump halts trade talks with Canada over digital tax, threatens new tariffs 

- June 30, 2025
President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States is immediately ending all trade discussions with Canada and will impose new tariffs within the next week in response to Canada’s...
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California EV mandate blocked as Trump signs congressional resolution, dealers applaud victory

- June 26, 2025
In a pivotal victory for auto dealers and manufacturers, President Donald Trump signed a resolution blocking California’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC2) mandate, which aimed to require 100% zero-emission vehicle...
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Will Nissan’s struggles spark a Honda merger revival after the Big Beautiful Bill?

- June 20, 2025
The future of Nissan is still in question; buyers, owners, and dealers are very concerned about the future of the brand. It doesn’t look too good for Nissan. Honda can’t...
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba failed to reach an agreement on a trade package during the G-7 summit.

Trump, Ishiba fail to reach trade deal amid mounting tariff pressure

- June 17, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba failed to reach an agreement on a trade package during the Group of Seven summit in Calgary, Canada, raising further...
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Trump stops the EV mandate

Trump signs repeal of California rules that would ban gas cars

- June 13, 2025
President Donald Trump has officially signed three critical congressional resolutions into law that dismantle California’s ability to dictate vehicle emissions rules for the entire nation. This action not only halts...
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President Trump signed three congressional resolutions aimed at overturning California’s statewide efforts to adopt EVs.

Trump overturns California EV mandate, says he’s ‘rescuing’ U.S. auto industry

- June 12, 2025
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed three congressional resolutions aimed at overturning California’s aggressive statewide efforts to adopt electric vehicles and phase out diesel engines. The measures, approved by Congress...
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Stellantis to prioritize four core brands in turnaround strategy, sources say The automaker plans to shift funding toward Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat while maintaining its broader portfolio. On the Dash: Expect increased product investment and marketing support for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat. Regional and niche brands may see reduced volume but more targeted positioning and shared platforms. Platform-sharing and rebadging strategies could affect inventory mix and model differentiation. Stellantis will concentrate most of its investment on four core brands as CEO Antonio Filosa pushes a turnaround strategy set for release May 21, according to a Reuters exclusive. The automaker has identified Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat as its priority brands. It will allocate a “material increase” in funding to them, driven by their stronger global sales and profitability, marking a shift away from the company’s previous approach of distributing investment more evenly across its portfolio. Sign up for CBT News’ daily newsletter and get the latest industry stories delivered straight to your inbox. Stellantis will retain its 14-brand lineup, the largest in the industry, and will not shut down underperforming marques. Instead, the company will reposition secondary brands such as Citroën, Opel and Alfa Romeo to operate in regional or niche roles. These brands will rely on shared platforms and technology developed by the core brands while maintaining distinct styling and market identity. The strategy comes as Stellantis works to regain market share in the United States and Europe while facing growing competition from Chinese EV makers. The company earlier reported a 22.2 billion-euro charge tied to scaling back its EV plans, underscoring the urgency of the strategic shift. Its market valuation has also declined significantly in recent months. To support the transition, Stellantis will expand its use of shared “multi-energy” platforms that support electric, hybrid and internal combustion (ICE) vehicles. Additionally, the company is evaluating rebadging strategies and joint development programs, including collaborations with its Chinese partner, Leapmotor. Executives and investors backing the plan expect the increased focus on core brands to improve efficiency and strengthen financial performance. Analysts say Stellantis could still consider further consolidation if results fall short of expectations. Meta description (140 characters) Stellantis to boost funding for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat, shifting strategy while maintaining its 14-brand global portfolio.
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Pricing transparency raises OEM website satisfaction, JD Power finds
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Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates
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