ICYMI: Trump said Chinese automakers could build cars in the U.S. if they hire American workers. NADA welcomes new FTC guidance, clarifying how dealers must advertise vehicle prices. Stellantis faces a possible strike in Canada as Unifor talks stall over the Brampton plant. GM is supplying Patriot missile parts and adding new V-8s to its 2027 pickups. New and used EV sales rose in August as prices fell and off-lease supply grew.
Here’s a closer look at these top stories and more headlines to stay on top of this week’s automotive industry news.
Trump open to Chinese automakers coming to U.S., on one condition
President Donald Trump said Friday on Fox News that Chinese automakers could build cars in the U.S. if they hire American workers. He made the remarks during an interview on The Ingraham Angle, where he compared the idea to Japanese automakers that already run assembly plants across the country. Read More
NADA welcomes FTC pricing FAQs as dealers gain clearer guidance
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued new guidance on how auto dealers should present vehicle prices in advertising, and the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) says the FAQs clarify the agency’s expectations. The FTC published “Automobile Industry Pricing Transparency: FAQs” on Sept. 15, addressing advertised vehicle prices, mandatory fees, discounts, online listings, third-party advertising and vehicles that are not physically on a dealer’s lot. Read More
Stellantis faces potential strike as Unifor talks remain at impasse
On September 17, the Canadian union, Unifor, said Stellantis workers could be in a strike position within weeks, as contract negotiations remain stalled over the future of the Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario. The collective agreement currently covering over 9,000 Stellantis employees in Canada is set to expire on September 20. Read More
GM looks beyond EVs with new V-8-powered pickups and Patriot missiles
General Motors (GM) heads into the fourth quarter making moves on two fronts, from Patriot missile parts to new pickup V-8s. GM Defense, the automaker’s military unit, delivered the missile parts 22 days after signing its contract, Lockheed Martin said Thursday. Read More
New and used EV sales jump as prices fall
According to the latest Cox Automotive EV Market Monitor report, both new and used EV sales increased in August, showing a maturing market. The report notes that new EV sales grew across more brands, even as Tesla’s market share declined. Read More
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