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Lithia Motors prioritizes used-car sales as part of resilience strategy
Uncertainty fueled by many factors, including tariffs and cooling demand for electric vehicles, is behind the focus.
By Jim Henry • Oct. 28, 2025 -
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Trump to raise Canada tariffs by 10%
The announcement comes days after trade talks with Canada were suspended over an anti-tariff TV ad featuring parts of a 1987 speech by then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 25, 2025 -
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Ford faces up to $2B quarterly hit from Novelis plant fire
The automaker is preparing to boost production of its F-Series trucks with its aluminum supplier coming back online sooner than expected.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 24, 2025 -
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Tesla reports record-high Q3 deliveries, but YoY operating profit falls 40%
The electric automaker saw a Q3 sales boost before the expiration of the federal EV tax credit on Sept. 30.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 23, 2025 -
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GM’s Q3 net income tumbles 57%
The automaker is banking on next-gen software, EV profitability and reducing tariff exposure to return North American margins to historic levels.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 21, 2025 -
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US formalizes tariffs on trucks, buses
A 25% duty on trucks and 10% levy on buses will begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers — including automakers — may qualify for cost offsets.
By Phil Neuffer , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2025 -
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Honda to invest $2.6M in advanced materials science lab at Ohio State University
The investment expands the automaker’s longstanding presence in the state.
By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 17, 2025 -
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GM takes a $1.6B impairment charge amid policy shifts, slower EV demand
The charges include $1.2 billion in non-cash impairments and $400 million in cash costs for contract cancellations and settlements related to the automaker’s previous EV strategy.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 16, 2025 -
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Ford names global leaders for manufacturing, retail business
Bryce Currie and Andrew Frick now have expanded responsibilities as the company advances its Ford+ business strategy.
By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 15, 2025 -
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Amazon Autos expands used vehicle financing options
The e-commerce giant has partnered with Chase, Santander and Wells Fargo to give buyers additional lending choices.
By Larry Avila • Updated Oct. 17, 2025 -
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EV demand isn’t falling off a cliff: Urban Science
Despite the end of a key tax credit, five other factors are still supporting demand for battery electric vehicles sales, per the consultancy.
By Alysha Webb • Oct. 9, 2025 -
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Novelis faces extended production disruption after fire, impacting auto supply chain
The major aluminum sheet maker will keep the hot mill in its Oswego, New York, plant closed until early 2026.
By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Oct. 15, 2025 -
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Quarterly sales roundupNearly all automakers report Q3 sales gains
The exceptions include Volkswagen, which saw sales fall, and Audi, which remained flat.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 8, 2025 -
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Volkswagen of America names marketing, sales leader
The automaker made changes to its brand marketing leadership structure in a bid to strengthen its sales and brand strategy.
By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 8, 2025 -
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Trump: Tariffs on medium-, heavy-duty trucks coming Nov. 1
The president is pushing back a previously planned implementation date for the 25% levies, per a Monday social media post.
By Phil Neuffer , David Taube • Oct. 7, 2025 -
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Ford names new VP of global labor
Mike Fitzsimmons, who served in a similar role at Boeing, takes over as the domestic automaker’s head of labor relations.
By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 7, 2025 -
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Subaru’s Legacy ends nearly four-decade US production run
The automaker said its discontinuation reflects the market’s shift from sedans to SUVs and crossovers.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 6, 2025 -
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Sponsored by COMSOLThe future of the grid: Simulation-driven optimization
Simulation apps speed up automotive R&D by making complex models accessible to all engineers.
By Bjorn Sjodin, SVP of Product Management, COMSOL • Oct. 6, 2025 -
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Welcome to the new WardsAuto
We have a new website as a result of our combination with Automotive Dive. Here's a reminder of our mission.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 3, 2025 -
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Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for October 1
German EV Sales Surge w/out Subsidies; U.S. DoE Invests in Lithium Mine; BMW Runs Hydrogen Pipeline into Assembly Plant
Oct. 1, 2025 -
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‘Not a good sign.’ Weak demand continues amid tariff uncertainty: PMI
In addition to new orders contracting and backlog orders increasing, the government shutdown adds further concerns for the industry.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 1, 2025 -
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Ford recalls 115K F-Series trucks for steering control risk
The automaker said it’s not aware of any accident or injuries related to the condition.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 1, 2025 -
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September sales may show modest rise but affordability clouds outlook
Electric vehicle sales hit a record high as buyers rushed to beat the federal EV tax credit deadline, per JD Power
By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 30, 2025 -
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Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Sept. 30
Ford Says New Truck Not Really a Pickup; Tesla Cybercab Production Moved Up; GM & Ford Creatively Extend EV Credit
Sept. 30, 2025 -
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Nissan takes on first European BEV apprentices
The automaker’s Sunderland production hub accepts the first cohort of young technicians to its new skills academy.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 30, 2025
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