Automakers: Page 30
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Stellantis Extends Lifecycle of its European Lease Rental Fleet
Automaker offers low-cost vehicle leasing to consumers in Italy by reconditioning end-of-contract vehicles.
By Paul Myles • March 7, 2025 -
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Trump extends tariff pause to all USMCA goods
Imports from Mexico and Canada that are compliant with the trade deal will not be subject to tariffs until April 2.
By Phil Neuffer • March 6, 2025 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.
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Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for March 6, 2025
Trump delays tariffs for autos; VW introduces ID. Every1 budget BEV
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Ford Pro’s connected vehicle fleet grew 40% since 2023
The automaker’s software products for fleet operators helps optimize productivity and maximize vehicle uptime.
By Eric Walz • March 6, 2025 -
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Trump pauses Mexico tariffs on USMCA goods until April 2
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated the White House will soon announce that all goods compliant with the trade deal could receive the same treatment.
By Phil Neuffer • March 6, 2025 -
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Prospects for Peace May Bring Automakers Back to Russia
After the Ukraine-Russia war began, some global automakers sold their business to local partners with buyback options giving them control over their former assets.
By Eugene Gerden • March 6, 2025 -
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Europe’s Five Point Auto Industry Strategy Plan
European Commission spells out its vision to bolster domestic BEV production and help domestic automakers compete with cheap Chinese products and potential U.S. tariffs.
By Paul Myles • March 6, 2025 -
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US pauses auto tariffs by one month
The exemption covers cars imported through the USMCA and comes after President Donald Trump spoke with the Big Three automakers.
By Phil Neuffer • March 5, 2025 -
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Kia reveals details of EV4, PV5 and EV2 concept at its ‘2025 EV Day’ event
The automaker is aggressively pursuing its global electrification plans, despite slower than anticipated EV adoption and uncertainties in the U.S. market due to tariffs.
By Eric Walz • March 5, 2025 -
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GM names its first-ever chief AI officer
Former Cisco and Google executive Barak Turovsky will lead efforts to accelerate the automaker’s use of the technology.
By Larry Avila • March 5, 2025 -
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BYD Proposes Teaming With Tesla to Destroy ICE in Europe
Despite BEV rivalry, Chinese executive suggests the two companies can work to force ICE automakers off European roads.
By Paul Myles • March 4, 2025 -
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EU’s Rescue Plan Gives Automakers Three Years to Hit BEV Sales Targets
Regulators hope to avoid industry crisis as falling BEV sales, punitive zero-emission-vehicle sales fines and cheap Chinese imports push Europe's auto industry to the brink.
By Paul Myles • March 3, 2025 -
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Tesla recalls 376K vehicles for loss of power steering assist
The circuit board for the electronic power steering may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of assist after coming to a stop.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 28, 2025 -
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Audio a Matter of Life-And-Death in Future Vehicles
Matt Marchese, one of Audio Foundry's founding members, tells WardsAuto that audio goes beyond music playback as autonomous driving features become more widely used throughout the auto industry.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 28, 2025 -
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Stellantis reports 70% decline in net profits in 2024
The automaker’s turnaround plan included high-profile leadership changes for its Jeep and Dodge brands in the U.S.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 27, 2025 -
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Volvo weighs increasing US production, domestic sourcing to offset tariffs
CEO Jim Rowan said the automaker can quickly ramp up capacity at its South Carolina plant.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 27, 2025 -
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Aston Martin Cuts 5% of Labor in Turnaround Bid
Automaker trimming costs as it battles with sharp rise in losses and growing company debt.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 27, 2025 -
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Canada and Mexico tariffs will take effect March 4, Trump confirms
The president will also impose an additional 10% import tax on China next week and hinted at plans to soon levy 25% duties on the European Union.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 27, 2025 -
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Lucid CEO resigns, company seeking permanent successor
COO Marc Winterhoff will lead the EV maker on an interim basis in place of Peter Rawlinson.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 26, 2025 -
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Stellantis Expects Modest 2025 Turnaround
Last year's financial results highlight automaker's challenge to return to revenues and profit margins this year.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 26, 2025 -
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Ford recalls 240K SUVs for loose seat belt bolts
The automaker said dealerships will replace any defective parts and provide repairs free of charge.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 26, 2025 -
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Rivian reports record-high gross profit of $170M in Q4
The company cited improvements in variable costs, higher revenue per vehicle and a reduction in fixed costs.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 25, 2025 -
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Nissan focused on finding new partnerships
With a merger with Honda off the table, the automaker is exploring options to develop new vehicles faster while also reducing costs.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 25, 2025 -
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Powertrain Clash Key Cause of Honda-Nissan Merger Collapse
Japanese newspaper claims Honda's demand that Nissan dump its e-Power hybrid system was a technology step too far.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 25, 2025 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | Tracking Automotive Amid Big Changes
RFQ Insights’ production outlook reflects modest growth in U.S. light-vehicle production and capacity over the next few years based on incentives provided by the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Warren P. Browne • Feb. 24, 2025
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