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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

Manufacturing is on the rebound, but tariffs threaten growth: PMI

Production and demand rose last month as customers rushed to put in new orders ahead of the Trump administration's levies. The bump, however, could prove short-lived as prices spike amid tariff-induced inflation. 

By Kate Magill • March 6, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

Automotive Manufacturing

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

By WardsAuto staff

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 5

Rivian Says More OEMs To Buy Its Tech; Cadillac IQL Gives GM More EV Scale; Did Trump Just Blink on Tariffs?

March 5, 2025

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

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 4

Toyota, Honda Hurt First by Tariffs; Auto Stocks Tumble on Trump Tariffs; BYD Develops 1,000 Volt Architecture

March 4, 2025

Toyota’s North America chief strategy officer to retire in May

Christopher Reynolds’ transition to an advisory role coincides with additional corporate C-suite changes at the automaker. 

By Larry Avila • March 4, 2025

Trump’s trade war heats up as countries retaliate against tariffs

Mexico, Canada and China all announced they would counter the president's orders after additional duties went into effect this week.

By Phil Neuffer , Edwin Lopez , Max Garland • March 4, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for March 3

Tomorrow Is D-Day for Trump’s Tariffs; Tesla FSD Only “OK” Say Chinese Testers; EU to Ease CO2 Regs For Automakers

March 3, 2025

OEMs, Consumers Bracing for Tariff Effects

President Trump is planning on imposing 25% tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico and Canada, and 10% on China starting Tuesday, thus increasing costs for automakers whose supply chains and manufacturing are spread across North America.

By David Kiley • March 3, 2025

Mercedes-Benz Chief Designer: I’ll Probably Be Replaced by AI

Mercedes-Benz Chief of Design Gorden Wagener says artificial intelligence is displacing some design jobs and will probably replace him.

By David Kiley • March 3, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Feb. 28

Xiaomi 1500 HP Porsche-Killer Priced At $73,000; Mercedes Says AI to Replace Car Designers; Tavares Walks Away with Only $36.4 Million

Feb. 28, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Feb. 27

‘Chicken Tax’ Strikes Kia’s U.S. EV Plans; Nissan to Drop Top Executives; GM Boosts Shareholder Dividend

Feb. 27, 2025

Nissan Shares Up on CEO Departure Reports

Nissan is preparing to replace its CEO, who has been a key obstacle to the automaker agreeing to a merger with both manufacturers operating under a new holding company.

By David Kiley • Feb. 27, 2025

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

Hockey, Basketball Provide Wide Reach for Latest Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

An Audi commercial leads iSpot’s ranking for Feb. 17-23 with 135.4 million national TV ad impressions.

By Wards Staff • Feb. 27, 2025

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

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

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Feb. 26

CEO Rawlinson Out at Lucid; Mitsubishi Dealers Losing Money, Beg for New Product; Tesla Stock Trips & Falls

Feb. 26, 2025

Sales Lucid’s Biggest Challenge As CEO Rawlinson Steps Down

Peter Rawlinson’s inability to grow sales put the Lucid Motors CEO in a hot spotlight.

By David Kiley • Feb. 26, 2025

European Auto Sales Slide in January Despite Hybrid Boom

Automakers' price manipulation to promote BEVs blamed for steering buyers away from ICE vehicles in January.

By Paul Myles • Feb. 26, 2025

Tesla Expands German Footprint Despite Consumer Backlash Against Musk

Tesla sales in Germany drop 60% in January as CEO Elon Musk voices support for far-right political party.

By Paul Myles • Feb. 26, 2025

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

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

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

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Feb. 25

Ram EREV Can Tow 14,000 Lbs.; Tesla Sales Plunge 50% in the EU; BMW iX Rated Most Satisfying EV

Feb. 25, 2025