Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for June 5

Ford Could Outsource Engines; Ram Revives the HEMI; UK Production Hits 70-Year Low

June 5, 2025

S&P Global: Eighteen Months of Product Planning Lost to Tariffs

As the Trump Admin. changes its tariff policies almost weekly, automakers and suppliers are losing valuable strategic planning time and competitiveness against China.

By David Kiley • June 5, 2025

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Automotive Manufacturing

Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.

By WardsAuto staff

White House extends exclusions for Section 301 China tariffs

Exemptions to the duties installed during previous administrations will remain until Aug. 31, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced last week.

By Phil Neuffer • June 5, 2025

Subaru of America names chairman and CEO

Company veteran Yoichi Hori will oversee the automaker’s U.S. business operations.

By Larry Avila • June 5, 2025

Tesla CFO offloads over $2M in stock as EU sales tumble

The stock sales come as Tesla’s European sales declined by 53% in April compared to the previous year.

By Grace Noto • June 5, 2025

BMW Spartanburg Plant to Launch iX5, iX6 and iX7 by 2028

The facility, which just celebrated its 7 millionth vehicle build, is set to become a major electrified-vehicle production hub for the German automaker.

By Greg Kable • June 4, 2025

GlobalFoundries commits $16B to expand New York, Vermont facilities

The chipmaker said the move resulted from President Trump’s push to onshore U.S. manufacturing and expand the domestic semiconductor supply chain for companies like Apple and General Motors.

By Sara Samora • June 4, 2025

Clarios plans $1B plant to shore up US critical mineral supply

The facility would recycle metalloid antimony to boost U.S. battery production.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 4, 2025

Ford names chief accounting officer

Kyle Crockett will succeed Mark Kosman who is moving into a new position within the automaker's finance division.

By Kalena Thomhave • June 4, 2025

Toyota Motor North America names chief compliance officer

Dawn Pittman Collins will take over for Jacqueline Thomas who is retiring after more than two decades with the automaker.

By Larry Avila • June 4, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Industry News for June 3

Americans Losing Interest in EVs; Has China Price War Gone Too Far?; 20,000 VW Workers Accept Buyout

June 3, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for June 3

Americans Losing Interest in EVs; Has China Price War Gone Too Far?; 20,000 VW Workers Accept Buyout

June 3, 2025

Toyota recalls 443K Tundra pickups for reverse light failures

The truck’s light assemblies are susceptible to moisture intrusion caused by adhesive separation on a vent patch.

By Eric Walz • June 3, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for June 2

Battery Prices Drop Significantly; VinFast Shuts Half of Canada Stores; Honda Wants to Refuel Satellites

June 2, 2025

WardsAuto Podcast: GMC’s Professional Grade Terrain

The Terrain is GMC’s best-selling non-pickup model. For the 2026 model year, GMC returns with two premium trims, the Denali and AT4, in addition to the core Elevation trim.

By Wards Staff • June 2, 2025

Trump to increase steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%

The president announced the tariff hikes, which are set to begin Wednesday, while touting Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel during a rally in Pittsburgh.

By Sara Samora • Updated June 2, 2025

Why Tesla Shares Are Surging Despite No Change in Sales Fall

Tesla Motors’ share price has surged over $100 a share in less than two months despite continued evidence of sales and inventory difficulty worldwide. Even if consumers continue to avoid Tesla, the automaker’s business-to-business ventures, analysts believe, will displace the importance of Tesla-brand vehicle sales.

By David Kiley • June 2, 2025

Consumers sustain interest in EVs but range anxiety still a concern

Vehicle shoppers remain worried about EV charging station availability but uncertainty about the cost of EVs has declined, according to J.D. Power.

By Kalena Thomhave • June 2, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 30

Hyundai Boosts Prices in The U.S.; GM Expects Tariff Deal with South Korea; CATL Claims Battery Breakthrough

May 30, 2025

Genesis Leads Ranking of Most-Seen Luxury Auto TV Ads

A spot for the 2026 GV70 racked up 127.9 million national TV ad impressions, according to iSpot’s analysis for May 19-25.

By Wards Staff • May 30, 2025

Mercedes-Benz moving key corporate operations to metro Atlanta

The automaker will close a Michigan office and centralize most of its financial and technical teams in the southeastern U.S.

By Larry Avila • May 30, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 29

Chevy Leaving the Chinese Market; German Automakers Expect U.S. Tariff Relief; Tesla Starts Human-Less Test Drives.

May 29, 2025

US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

Despite the ruling, tariffs on automobiles, auto parts, steel and aluminum products will remain in place.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated May 29, 2025

Rivian secures $1B infusion from VW after meeting Q2 profit goal

Volkswagen Group’s investment will help the EV maker continue production, even as the company works to mitigate the impact of tariffs.

By Larry Avila • May 29, 2025

Volvo Cars slashing 3K jobs globally

The move is part of a $1.8 billion cost-cutting strategy and will eliminate roughly 15% of the automaker’s workforce.

By Larry Avila • May 29, 2025