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US to install country-specific tariffs Aug. 7
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday officially codifying rates for over 60 trading partners while pushing back implementation by seven days.
By Phil Neuffer • July 31, 2025 -
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Ford takes out $3B loan amid tariff uncertainty
The unsecured loan signals confidence from lenders, although the automaker’s current credit rating indicates its business is vulnerable to adverse economic conditions.
By Eric Walz • July 31, 2025 -
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Shock New CEO Appointment at Renault
Just two weeks after an interim appointment, the automaker unveils a new boss ahead of half-year financial results.
By Paul Myles • July 31, 2025 -
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Tariffs hit Ford’s Q2 profit while automaker teases big EV news
The No. 2 U.S.-based automaker by sales volume projects a $3 billion loss this year from tariffs.
By David Kiley | WardsAuto • July 31, 2025 -
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US, South Korea strike tariff deal, Trump says
Under the proposed agreement, imports from South Korea would be subject to a 15% tariff while U.S.-originating goods would be exempt from duties.
By Kelly Stroh • July 30, 2025 -
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Tariff Woes for European Automakers; Toyota Output Hits Record
Aston Martin, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Lamborghini see profits hit in first-half 2025 earnings results.
By Paul Myles • July 30, 2025 -
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Nissan to shutter Mexico factory as part of broader cost savings plan
The CIVAC Plant was Nissan’s first production facility outside Japan and operated continuously for more than 60 years.
By Larry Avila • July 30, 2025 -
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New vehicle spending projected to hit monthly record in July: JD Power
However, tariffs may complicate the future market, according to a new sales forecast.
By Kalena Thomhave • July 30, 2025 -
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Stellantis Posts First-Half Losses in ‘Tough’ Year
U.S. tariff hit heads up reasons for predicted $2.7 billion overall loss for 2025.
By Paul Myles • July 29, 2025 -
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Stellantis posts first-half losses in ‘tough’ year
The company’s U.S. tariff hit heads up the automaker's reasons for its predicted $2.7 billion overall loss for 2025.
By Paul Myles | WardsAuto • July 29, 2025 -
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Supplier expects to benefit from $16.5B Tesla, Samsung AI chip deal
Graphjet Technology says growth in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing is timely for its planned expansion in Nevada.
By Larry Avila • July 29, 2025 -
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JLR-Backed Battery Recycle Project Wins Government Funding
Automaker’s sustainability projects aiming for net-zero-emission vehicle production by 2039.
By Paul Myles • July 29, 2025 -
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Lucid files proxy with SEC for 1-for-10 reverse stock split
The move is intended to boost the electric automaker’s share price and make the stock more attractive to investors.
By Eric Walz • July 29, 2025 -
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Europe’s Automakers Cautiously Welcome U.S. Trade Deal
Auto tariffs are reduced from 27.5% to 15% in a draft deal agreed at Trump’s Scottish Turnberry golf club.
By Paul Myles • July 28, 2025 -
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US, EU agree to lower tariffs in ‘framework’ deal
Most imports from the bloc would face a 15% tariff under the pact, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Sunday.
By Phil Neuffer • July 27, 2025 -
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Hyundai reports record-high revenue of $35.2B in Q2
Despite the automaker’s record-setting revenue, its net income declined 22% year over year as a result higher incentives, the company said.
By Eric Walz • July 25, 2025 -
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Volkswagen Takes $1.5 Billion Hit From U.S. Tariffs
Auto group forced to trim full-year earnings forecast and “realign” its business model possibly focused on less U.S. trade.
By Paul Myles • July 25, 2025 -
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Volkswagen takes $1.5B hit from tariffs
The auto group was forced to trim its full-year earnings forecast and “realign” its business model, possibly focused on less U.S. trade, executives said.
By Paul Myles | WardsAuto • July 25, 2025 -
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Japanese, U.S. Automakers Split on Trade Deal
The agreement cuts tariffs on Japanese vehicle exports to the U.S. from 27.5% to 15% and includes no volume restrictions. A spokesman for the major U.S. automakers says the pact appears to be a “bad deal for U.S. industry and U.S. auto workers.”
By Keith Nuthall • July 25, 2025 -
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GM CFO looks to strategic pricing, costs to blunt $1.1B tariff impact
Trade deals with South Korea, Mexico and Canada will be important for the automaker’s future, the executive said Tuesday.
By Grace Noto • July 25, 2025 -
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Volvo Cars’ head of global design steps down
Jeremy Offer resigned to spend more time with family, according to the automaker.
By Larry Avila • July 25, 2025 -
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Tesla reports 42% YoY drop in operating income
The automaker’s Q2 sales fell 13.4% from a year ago as it faces growing competition in the global EV market.
By Eric Walz • July 24, 2025 -
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JLR Trims Managerial Jobs in U.K.
Automaker offers voluntary redundancy package to 500 managers as “part of normal business practice.”
By Paul Myles • July 24, 2025 -
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GM, Redwood Materials sign deal to deploy energy-storage batteries
The partnership will create low-cost batteries to power AI data centers and other applications.
By Eric Walz • July 23, 2025 -
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Volvo regionalizing global production to avoid tariffs
The move is part of the automaker’s strategy to rapidly boost profitability and adapt to a rapidly changing tariff-fueled business environment.
By Larry Avila • July 23, 2025
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