Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for April 2

Mercedes May Drop Lowest Priced Models; Auto Sales Up on Forward Buying Before Tariffs.

April 2, 2025

Analysis: Tariffs Driving Spike in Q1 Sales

Analysts and automakers disagree on whether threats of tariffs drove buyers to showrooms, but one thing is certain: Q1 sales were on a major roll.

By Bob Gritzinger • April 2, 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

Toyota’s finance arm makes executive changes

The automaker named Anna Sampang as chief customer officer and Madhusudhan Reddy as chief information officer.

By Kalena Thomhave • April 2, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for April 1

China Automaker Shakeout; Tesla Europe Sales Still Dropping; Fuel-Cell Truck Makers Suffering.

April 1, 2025

Renault’s Helping Hand for Struggling Nissan

Alliance partners reach agreement on new deal that frees up funds for Nissan to use in its business turnaround strategy.

By Paul Myles • April 1, 2025

Håkan Samuelsson returns to Volvo Cars as CEO

The two-year appointment aims to ensure stability while the automaker searches for a long-term successor.

By Eric Walz • April 1, 2025

UAW Cheers Tariffs Despite Trump’s Anti-Union Stance

Tantalized by the hope of more U.S. union plants, the UAW is aligning with Trump tariffs despite warnings of layoffs, reduced auto production, potential new plants located in union-hostile red states and gutting of the National Labor Relations Board.

By David Kiley and Joseph Szczesny • April 1, 2025

BYD Signs Parts Distribution Deal in Italy

Chinese automaker seeks to secure original-parts distribution agreement to support European production plans.

By Paul Myles • April 1, 2025

Manufacturing economy stalls amid tariff confusion

The industry is bracing for the impact of the Trump administration's upcoming "Liberation Day," on April 2, set to bring a slew of widespread tariffs.

By Kate Magill • April 1, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 31

Hyundai Slow on Self Driving; Tariffs Applied Regionally

March 31, 2025

WardsAuto Podcast: How Auto Manufacturing Can Respond to Trump Tariffs

Senior Editor David Kiley and manufacturing expert David Pate discuss the new tariffs and how they will impact every automaker and parts producer in the U.S., and strategies for coping.

By Wards Staff • March 31, 2025

Cleveland-Cliffs lays off more than 1,200 workers as tariffs hit demand

A number of North American steel manufacturers are struggling to deal with the impacts of the Trump administration’s trade policy.

By Kate Magill • March 31, 2025

Ford taps Lululemon exec to lead integrated services unit

The department aims to further develop the automaker's suite of software and digital services to inspire customer loyalty.

By Kalena Thomhave • March 31, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 28

Hyundai Slow to Launch Hands-Free Driving; U.S. Tariffs Will Vary By Region; Daimler Making Autonomous Military Vehicles

March 28, 2025

March Madness Delivers Extensive Reach for Latest Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

With 215.7 million national TV ad impressions, a promotion for Jeep’s Celebration Event takes first place on iSpot’s ranking for March 17-23.

By Wards Staff • March 28, 2025

Nissan Americas CIO to retire amid broader leadership shifts

Lesley Ma, a seasoned executive with stints at Ford and General Motors, will replace William Orange, effective April 7.

By Roberto Torres • March 28, 2025

GM Energy joins PG&E bidirectional EV charging pilot in California

Certain electric vehicle owners are now eligible for discounts on charging equipment that can be used to power homes during blackouts.

By Kalena Thomhave • March 28, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 27

Trump Slaps Tariff on All Car Imports; EVs Lose More Value Than Other Vehicles; Foxconn to Hold EV Showcase in Japan

March 27, 2025

U.S. Imposes 25% Tariffs on Foreign-Made Cars

The increased duties will go into effect April 2, President Donald Trump said Wednesday.

By Kelly Stroh • March 27, 2025

Nissan Faces More Challenges Than New Product

Incoming Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa lays out the Japanese automaker’s product plan and some goals for bringing product to market faster, but he also has serious brand and credibility challenges to meet.

By David Kiley • March 27, 2025

​US auto tariffs begin, parts tariffs to start May 3

A 25% import tax is being applied to foreign vehicles, though a federal register notice clarifies foreign parts will be taxed at a later date.

By Kelly Stroh • Updated April 3, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 26

Nissan Still in JV Talks with Honda; Rivian Spins Off Micromobility Business; Tesla to Benefit from EU Emissions Pooling

March 26, 2025

Nissan to launch 10 new models in North America to fuel comeback

The roster of refreshed and all-new vehicles will include the return of the electric Leaf as a compact crossover in the U.S.

By Eric Walz • March 26, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 25

Audi Adds A5 PHEVS; ICE Skid Hurts EU Sales; Waymo Headed For Washington DC?

March 25, 2025

Hyundai’s New U.S. Investments Supported by Biden’s Carrots, Trump’s Sticks

By David Kiley • March 25, 2025