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%


Tariffs

Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China could disrupt the auto industry, jeopardizing years of investments and triggering a trade war.

Automakers brace for impact as President Trump’s tariffs take effect

- March 3, 2025
Starting tomorrow, March 4, President Donald Trump will enforce 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and a blanket 20% on China. These aggressive moves, part of his "America First" agenda,...
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The Chinese government announced that it would retaliate against President Trump's sudden increase in sweeping tariffs.

China pledges retaliation following Trump’s surprise tariff increase

- February 28, 2025
The trade war is rapidly escalating. This morning, Chinese officials warned that they wouldn’t hold back and pledged to retaliate after President Donald Trump unveiled his plan to double tariffs...
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Weekly roundup: Trump’s tariffs, Bernie Moreno’s Transportation Freedom Act, Stellantis’ 70% profit drop

- February 28, 2025
Earlier this week: Trump will enforce 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 20% on China starting March 4. Sen. Bernie Moreno's Transportation Freedom Act to boost auto jobs and...
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Trump confirms March 4 tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China

Trump confirms 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, 20% on China starting March 4

- February 27, 2025
On Thursday, President Donald Trump confirmed that his proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada would go into effect on March 4, following a one-month delay that began on February 3....
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Trump confirms 25% auto tariffs starting April 2, escalating trade tensions. New import duties also target steel, aluminum, and key allies.

President Trump confirms 25% auto tariffs, expanding trade crackdown

- February 19, 2025
Last week, President Donald Trump floated plans to impose new tariffs on automobile imports, set to take effect around April 2. Yesterday, he confirmed that the tariffs will likely be...
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Trump plans new auto tariffs by April 2, targeting imports from Japan, Germany, and South Korea, aiming to boost U.S. production.

Trump targets auto imports with new tariffs by April

- February 17, 2025
On Friday, President Donald Trump announced plans to impose new tariffs on automobiles, set to take effect around April 2. While the president did not provide details on the scope...
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GM to dodge 50% of tariff costs, Ford sees industry at risk

- February 12, 2025
General Motors and Ford are preparing for the potential fallout of the ongoing trade war, but their outlooks are drastically different. While GM remains confident in its ability to navigate...
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In response to Trump's tariffs, China will enforce its own select tariffs and export controls to pressure Washington to negotiate.

China strikes back at U.S. tariffs with new duties and export controls

- February 4, 2025
President Donald Trump pulled back and paused the enforcement of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico at the last minute, temporarily diverting a disastrous trade war in North America. In...
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Volkswagen watches closely as tensions between the U.S. and Mexico threaten to upend supply chains and render its U.S. vehicles uncompetitive.

Volkswagen monitors U.S. tariff impact as concerns over trade escalate

- February 3, 2025
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump followed through on his threats to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Canada retaliated swiftly, imposing 25% tariffs on U.S. goods. However, Mexico...
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European Union Imposes Steep Tariffs on China-made Electric Vehicles

- July 8, 2024
In a move set to redefine the automotive landscape and EU-China relations, the European Commission has announced steep tariffs on China-made battery electric vehicles (BEVs) starting 5 July. This decision...
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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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Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates
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