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US plans 35% tariffs on Canada imports
President Donald Trump said the duties will take effect Aug. 1 while decrying the country’s retaliatory levies to U.S. tariffs.
By Phil Neuffer • July 11, 2025 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford recalls 200K vehicles for backup camera display fault
Nearly all of the recalled models are suspected of having defective SYNC 3 infotainment software.
By Eric Walz • July 11, 2025 -
Provided by Nissan Motor Co.
Nissan delays EV production start at Mississippi plant
The move was an internal decision and “not a specific reaction to policy changes,” a spokesperson said.
By Larry Avila • July 11, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Report: ID. Buzz Exports to U.S. Halted; VW of America Issues Denial
A symbol of VW’s electric ambitions is caught in a transatlantic trade crossfire.
By Greg Kable • July 10, 2025 -
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US to levy 50% copper tariffs Aug. 1
President Donald Trump made the announcement days after indicating duties were coming soon for copper and pharmaceutical imports.
By Phil Neuffer • July 10, 2025 -
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Enforcement, education could reduce traffic deaths from distracted driving: report
The National Distracted Driving Coalition reviewed traffic enforcement practices shown to help change behaviors and save lives.
By Dan Zukowski • July 10, 2025 -
Courtesy of Nissan North America, Inc.
Nissan recalls nearly 444K vehicles for engine failures
The powerplants may have manufacturing defects that can lead to failure, according to the NHTSA.
By Eric Walz • July 9, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Mixed Blessings: Dealers Weigh Gains, Losses in Sweeping New Laws
While many dealers and analysts welcome provisions like no tax on tips and auto loan interest deductions, others warn the end of EV credits and tighter battery sourcing rules could leave dealers with unsellable inventory and foreign automakers at a disadvantage.
July 8, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Column
Does the U.S. Want an Auto Industry, Or Not?
It is in the self-interest of the U.S. to have a healthy and vibrant automotive industry. It’s time for a comprehensive national strategy to keep it that way.
By John McElroy • July 8, 2025 -
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Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs for Japan, South Korea, others
The U.S. detailed the rates it will impose on imports from certain countries starting Aug. 1 in mostly identical letters shared by the president.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated July 12, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Budget Bill Slams BEVs and Affirms Tariffs
The Trump Admin. budget bill eliminates clean-energy investments, incentivizes fossil fuels and coal and provides a new-car financing credit as retail prices climb and interest rates stay elevated.
By David Kiley • July 7, 2025 -
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Auto trade groups praise passage of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
Several associations hailed the extension of certain 2017 tax provisions, though some mourned the phase-out of key provisions for electric vehicles.
By Larry Avila • Updated July 8, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Budget Bill’s Impact on Autos; Stellantis’s Tim Kuniskis
WardsAuto Podcast this week covers President Trump's budget bill and its impact on the auto sector. Host David Kiley revisits his chat with newly installed Stellantis U.S. brand chief and marketing director Tim Kuniskis.
By David Kiley • July 7, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Volvo and Polestar Facing Leadership Changes, Tariffs and Anti-China Policy
Volvo and Polestar are brands majority-owned and controlled by Chinese automaker Geely, putting the Swedish marques in a vortex of difficulty in the U.S.
By David Kiley • July 7, 2025 -
Courtesy of General Motors
GM recalls 42K Blazer EVs for parking brake wiring issues
The wiring harness may become damaged or corroded due to flexing, resulting in unintended activation or loss of parking brake function.
By Eric Walz • July 7, 2025 -
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US preps for August return of country-specific reciprocal tariffs
The Trump administration plans to reinstate the levies Aug. 1 after alerting individual trading partners of their specific duty rates starting Monday.
By Phil Neuffer • July 7, 2025 -
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US manufacturing activity improved in June, but sentiment remains low
Weak demand and price increases continued last month as a return of country-specific tariffs looms, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
By Nathan Owens • July 1, 2025 -
Courtesy of Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
US is in a ‘road safety emergency,’ IIHS president says
David Harkey criticized the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for not doing more to improve vehicle safety during a House subcommittee hearing last week.
By Kalena Thomhave • July 1, 2025 -
Courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover
NHTSA launches safety probe of Range Rover Sport SUVs
The agency is looking into the structural integrity of the front steering knuckle after reports of cracks that can cause a loss of control or crash.
By Eric Walz • July 1, 2025 -
Provided by CPKC
CPKC aims to remedy service disruptions by mid-July
Issues with a technology transition have led to increased dwell time and missed switches.
By Kelly Stroh • June 30, 2025 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford recalls 133K Lincoln Aviator SUVs for loose exterior trim
This is the second recall for Aviator models in June, the first of which was for incorrectly installed second-row seat switch bezels.
By Eric Walz • June 30, 2025 -
Courtesy of General Motors
GM recalls 62K Chevrolet Silverado trucks for brake system electrical short
Because of a resulting fire hazard, the automaker is advising customers to park their vehicles outdoors and away from structures until repairs are completed.
By Eric Walz • June 27, 2025 -
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Fed on hold to see if tariff-induced inflation persists, Powell says
“A majority of my committee has said that they do expect to cut rates between now and the end of the year,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
By Jim Tyson • June 26, 2025 -
Courtesy of American Honda Motor Co.
Honda recalls 259K vehicles for brake pedal defect
The automaker cites insufficient training at a supplier, which resulted in some brake pedal pins not being properly staked before assembly.
By Eric Walz • June 26, 2025 -
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Economy heading toward ‘significant slowdown,’ Conference Board says
“Maybe we should start thinking about cutting the policy rate at the next meeting, because we don’t want to wait until the job market tanks,” a Federal Reserve official said.
By Jim Tyson • June 25, 2025
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