• Wed, March 26, 2025

by: Investopedia

Rivian Unveils, Spins Off Secret Micromobility Project

Rivian Automotive on Wednesday announced a micromobility company that it has been secretly working on for several years.

by: MarketWatch

Trump announces 25% tariffs on finished cars and some parts. That's tough for the auto industry.

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday evening announced tariffs of 25% on all cars not made in the U.S. and certain automotive parts, but appeared to omit levies on some car parts.

by: Reuters

Musk says impact of auto tariffs on Tesla is 'significant'

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday that the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's auto tariffs on Tesla is "significant."

by: IndustryWeek

So That Happened: Make Gas Cars? Electrics? Why Not Both?

IndustryWeek editors look into that story, what's the latest in PFAS, lobbying for tariff relief, inventing in Europe and ditching scooters at Rivian.

by: Reuters

Reactions to Trump auto tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks starting next week, widening the upon regaining the White House this year in a move auto industry experts expect will drive up prices and stymie production.

by: Reuters

What's in Trump's new 25% tariffs on US auto imports?

President Donald Trump on Wednesday followed through on weeks of threats for new tariffs on imported cars, saying a 25% import tax on vehicles not built in the U.S. would kick in next week.

by: Reuters

Auto industry rocked by Trump's 25% tariffs on US imports

U.S. automakers and their global rivals were rocked on Wednesday by President Donald Trump's announcement that he would impose 25% tariffs on all vehicles and foreign-made autoparts imported into the United States.

by: Reuters

Rivian Spin-Off Also Reveals It Will Make Lightweight Electric Vehicles

Micromobility startup Also said on Wednesday it has been spun-off from electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive with $105 million in Series B funding from venture capital firm Eclipse and will focus on lightweight EVs.
  • Fri, March 28, 2025

by: InsideEVs

'Armageddon': Trump's Tariffs Could Wreck The Car Industry, And Your Wallet

Auto experts sound alarm bells over Trump's tariffs, likening it to the "cubanization" of cars and a pandemic-style disruption for the industry.

by: Reuters

Fed's Barkin: Auto firms under tariffs will face tough choices on pricing, margins

Richmond Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin said he did not expect consumers to face the full brunt of the 25% tax the Trump administration has set on imported cars, but added firms will have difficult choices ahead on pricing and profit margins.

by: Insider

Trump's auto tariffs are likely to hit an emerging Asian auto hub, showing there are risks for investors everywhere

In Thailand — a key auto hub — exports will be affected by the tariffs, said Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.

by: Reuters

US auto tariffs shake global industry as higher prices, job losses loom

U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on auto imports rippled throughout the world on Thursday, as global carmakers warned of immediate price hikes and dealers raised fears of job losses in big auto-exporting countries,
  • Thu, March 27, 2025

by: Council

Trump's Auto Tariffs and Other Headlines of the Day

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by: Newsweek

What Cars Are Made in America? Trump's 25% Auto Tariffs Explained

The White House expects the action to generate $100 billion in annual revenue and drive a resurgence in domestic automobile manufacturing.

by: Insider

Get set to pay more for a new car now Trump's tariffs are here

The 25% levy on all imported passenger vehicles and key components set to take effect next week is likely to add thousands to the price of new cars.

by: WTRF

West Virginia coal industry could see 'severe negative impacts' from China tariff: report

After being delayed several times, President Donald Trump's large tariffs on imports from Mexico, China and Canada are expected to take effect the first week of April, and according to a new

by: Fortune

Elon Musk warns effect from Trump tariffs is 'not trivial' for Tesla

Anywhere from 20% to 25% of a Tesla's value in dollar terms originates from components sourced in Mexico, according to official U.S. data.

by: Reuters

European auto suppliers body calls for solutions, not tariffs

The European association of automotive suppliers (CLEPA) on Thursday called on policymakers in Europe to prioritise finding solutions over trade barriers after U.S. President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on foreign-made vehicles.

by: TMCnet

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by: AutoGuide

Which Automakers Make The Most Vehicles In America?

President Donald Trump's newly signed 25% tariff on imported vehicles will impact nearly every automaker selling cars in the United States, with foreign brands bearing the brunt—but domestic automakers like Ford,

by: Overdrive

Kenworth sending off W900 with special Legacy Edition

Kenworth will produce 1,000 of the limited-edition W900 units, serialized from No. 1000 down to 0001. Also: Wabash's $462M "nuclear" verdict was reduced to $108M; more.

by: CNBC

CNBC Daily Open: Auto tariffs put markets in reverse gear

Trump's tariff announcements and, sometimes, walking back on the threats have sent markets on a rollercoaster ride.

by: InsideEVs

Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs On All Imported Cars

In an address from the Oval Office, Trump said the U.S. would impose new 25% tariffs on all vehicles imported from other countries on April 2. Roughly half of the approximately 16 million vehicles sold in America in 2024 were imported, according to S&P Global Mobility—primarily from Canada, Mexico, South Korea, Japan and Germany.

by: Time

The U.S. Cities Most Vulnerable to Canadian Tariffs: Report

The ongoing trade war between the U.S. and its neighboring allies has escalated further after President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would be imposing a 25% tariff on auto imports. The act,

by: Reuters

Trump's auto tariffs will hit many companies, but Elon Musk's Tesla less so

As the global auto world reeled from the potential fallout of Donald Trump's new auto tariffs, one name stood out as less affected than others - electric-vehicle maker Tesla .

by: Reuters

Trump auto tariffs take aim at a pillar of Asian economies - and national pride

For Japan and South Korea, tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump represent a blow to domestic car industries that are both economic pillars and sources of national pride.

by: Reuters

Nissan's new CEO intends to slash its vehicle development time

Nissan plans to dramatically cut its car development time to boost its competitiveness, the struggling automaker's incoming CEO Ivan Espinosa said on Wednesday.

by: Reuters

Automakers and countries most vulnerable to US auto tariff increase

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday followed through on weeks of threats for new tariffs on imported cars, saying a 25% import tax on vehicles not built in the U.S. would kick in next week.

by: Reuters

Auto stocks slide as US tariffs spoil profit outlook

Worries about throttled global trade and a hit to auto industry profits sent shares of car makers tumbling and drove markets broadly weaker on Thursday after President Donald Trump put a wall of tariffs around the U.

by: Reuters

Trump uses 2019 national security probe to justify tariffs on auto imports

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced25% tariffs on auto and auto parts after concluding that automotive imports continue to threaten the country's industrial base and national security.
  • Tue, March 25, 2025

by: Reuters

Thailand's auto industry shows signs of recovery amid slump, executives say

Thailand's auto sector faces a slow and painful recovery from a prolonged slump even with government support, three executives and an industry group said at the country's main motor show, ringed by discount posters and promotional campaigns.

by: eVnExpress

Japan turns to Vietnam, Indonesia to tackle truck driver shortage

  • Fri, April 4, 2025

by: Reuters

Japan could lose $17 billion in car exports due to US tariffs, says UN trade agency

Japan could lose $17 billion in car export potential in the U.S. following President Donald Trump's decision to introduce 25% tariffs on the automotive sector, the International Trade Centre said on Friday.

by: Yahoo

Senate passes Transportation budget that increases gas tax, funds major projects

Mar. 31—OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate adopted a bipartisan transportation package on Saturday that would raise billions of dollars through higher gas taxes and some car registration ...

by: EconoTimes

Volkswagen Responds to U.S. Tariffs with Import Fees and Shipping Delays

Volkswagen is implementing new import fees on vehicles impacted by the 25% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. The German automaker has also paused

by: Reuters

Automakers provide stable pricing for now, but warn of future hikes

Automakers are offering deals to anxious customers to ride a short-term surge in shopping, while also warning lawmakers that they will have to raise prices dramatically if tariffs remain in place for long.

by: Reuters

Automakers warn that Trump tariffs will hike vehicle prices as much as 25%

A trade group representing nearly all major automakers warned on Tuesday that new 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump will lead to drastic price hikes.

by: Reuters

Stellantis to temporarily lay off 900 US workers as tariffs bite

Stellantis NV said on Thursday it was temporarily laying off 900 workers at five U.S. facilities and pausing production at one assembly plant each in Mexico and Canada, after U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs were announced.

by: Reuters

Hyundai warns US dealers of possible price hikes amid 25% tariffs

South Korean automaker Hyundai warned U.S. dealers it is evaluating its pricing strategy in the face of forthcoming 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts announced by President Donald Trump.

by: Reuters

Trump's auto tariffs will lead to autoworker pain, two Michigan business groups say

Two Michigan business groups urged President Donald Trump to halt plans to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, saying it would lead to dramatic price hikes, supply-chain disruptions and pain in the auto-heavy state.
  • Mon, April 7, 2025

by: Reuters

Volkswagen's Audi holding cars in U.S. ports due to autos tariff

Volkswagen's Audi is holding its cars which arrived after April 2, when Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on autos imports, in U.S. ports, it said on Monday, as companies scramble to work out how they will be affected by the duties.

by: Reuters

Tariffs will lead to 2 million fewer auto sales in US this year, auto advisory firm forecasts

U.S. and Canada auto sales could decline by 1.8 million vehicles this year and be stagnant over the next decade if the global trade war escalates, a Detroit-area automotive advisory firm forecasts.
  • Sat, April 5, 2025

by: Forbes

Elon's Edsel: Tesla Cybertruck Is The Auto Industry's Biggest Flop In Decades

Elon Musk's polygonal pickup is a polarizing sales flop that's missed the billionaire's volume goal by a staggering 84%. And there's no sign that things are improving.
  • Sat, March 29, 2025

by: CNN

Trump's tariffs could push up costs even if you're not buying a new car

President Donald Trump's auto tariffs could send the cost of a new car soaring. Fixing the car you already have will likely get more costly, too.

by: Top5

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  • Sun, March 30, 2025

by: Reuters

Why Trump's auto tariffs will hurt his working-class supporters

Working-class car buyers will be the hardest hit by U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on imported vehicles because almost all low-cost new cars sold in the United States are built elsewhere.
  • Sun, April 6, 2025

by: Reuters

Volkswagen to introduce 'import fee' on tariff-hit cars, WSJ reports

Volkswagen will introduce an "import fee" on vehicles affected by 25% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
  • Tue, April 8, 2025

by: Reuters

Continental AG says it will separate rubber unit, likely put it up for sale

Germany's Continental AG on Tuesday said it would turn its ContiTech rubber and plastics division into an independent entity that would likely be put up for sale.

Thailand's auto industry shows signs of recovery amid slump, executives say

Thailand's auto sector faces a slow and painful recovery from a prolonged slump even with government support, three executives and an industry group said at the country's main motor show, ringed by discount posters and promotional campaigns.
Thailand's automotive industry is showing signs of recovery despite a recent slump, according to industry executives. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported a significant drop in car production and sales in the first half of the year, with domestic sales falling by 4.9% and production decreasing by 16.8%. However, there are positive indicators for the future, including a recovery in consumer confidence, an increase in electric vehicle (EV) production, and government incentives aimed at boosting EV adoption. Notably, Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD and Great Wall Motor are investing in Thailand, with BYD planning to produce 150,000 EVs annually. Additionally, the government's EV3.5 package offers subsidies and tax incentives to promote EV sales, which are expected to help revitalize the sector. Despite these advancements, challenges remain, such as high household debt and economic recovery from the impacts of the global health crisis.

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