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

Today's episode of Inside Automotive, Dave Kelleher shares how proposed tariff changes could hurt car buyers and ultimately lead to layoffs

Dave Kelleher warns tariffs will raise prices, cut jobs across U.S. retail market

- April 23, 2025
As the Trump administration weighs significant tariff increases on imported goods, Dave Kelleher, president of David Auto Group, is sounding the alarm on what he sees as a ripple effect...
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Mike Maroone, CEO of Mike Maroone Auto and former president of AutoNation, shares his strategy to navigate the 25% auto tariffs.

Mike Maroone’s three-step strategy to navigate tariffs

- April 21, 2025
As the automotive industry braces for the impact of a new 25% tariff on imported vehicles, Mike Maroone, CEO of Mike Maroone Auto and former president of AutoNation, offers a...
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Weekly Roundup: Trump hints at tariff relief, U.S. probes chip imports, GM cuts 500 jobs amid EV slump

- April 18, 2025
Earlier this week: Trump signaled possible tariff relief for the auto industry amid supply chain disruptions. The  U.S. launches national security probe into semiconductor imports. GM to idle its Canadian...
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Senator Bernie Moreno speaks with CBT News' Jim Fitzpatrick at the 2025 New York Auto Forum.

Sen. Bernie Moreno discusses tariffs at the 2025 NY Automotive Forum

- April 16, 2025
You're watching CBT News' exclusive coverage of the 2025 New York Automotive Forum, hosted by NADA, J.D. Power, and the New York International Auto Show. Among the keynote speakers was...
Event Coverage
The White House is pressuring Colombia to halt new auto safety regulations that could block nearly $700 million in U.S. car exports.

White House threatens action as Colombia eyes new auto rules

- April 16, 2025
The White House is pressuring Colombia to halt new auto safety regulations that could block nearly $700 million in U.S. car exports, warning of swift trade enforcement if the changes...
Headlines Articles
Barclays downgrades U.S. auto and mobility sector rating

Auto stocks dip after Barclays downgrades U.S. auto and mobility sector

- April 16, 2025
Barclays downgraded the U.S. auto and mobility sector from "neutral" to "negative" on Tuesday, sending several auto stocks lower in premarket trading. The downgrade stems from President Donald Trump's ongoing...
Articles Mobility
In today’s Inside Automotive, David Kain joins us to share how tariffs and political unpredictability are shaking dealer strategies

How dealers should navigate tariffs, price pressures, and uncertain demand – David Kain | NCM Associates

- April 15, 2025
As the U.S. auto industry reacts to new tariff discussions and global manufacturing uncertainty, dealers are entering uncharted territory. In today’s episode of Inside Automotive, NCM Associates Senior Advisor David...
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George Karolis offered insights into how dealers are reacting to Trump's tariffs and what this could mean for the overall market.

Presidio Group’s George Karolis believes dealers show resilience amid Trump’s tariff shift

- April 14, 2025
With President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts sparking widespread debate, many are questioning the potential fallout for the auto retail sector. On today's episode...
Featured Daily Automotive News
customer experience, tariffs

Shep Hyken on strengthening customer experience during uncertain times

- April 14, 2025
With new tariffs now in effect, rising costs are out of a dealer's control. However, how customers are treated in the showroom remains entirely within their grasp. In today's episode...
Featured Sales & Marketing
tariffs

Cox Automotive’s Jonathan Smoke advises dealers to prepare for a changing consumer market

- April 14, 2025
President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs, but vehicle duties remain. While the announcement offers a temporary reprieve, the underlying uncertainty remains high. In today's episode of...
Featured Daily Automotive News


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