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Automakers must cope with tariff-fueled business climate in the short-term: analyst
S&P Global forecasts that the global trade environment may have more clarity by the end of the year.
By Larry Avila • June 10, 2025 -
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Ford recalls 492K SUVs for exterior door trim that can detach
The company is currently working on a remedy and will notify customers when it's available.
By Eric Walz • June 10, 2025 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Casualties of Trump Tariffs with S&P Global’s “Mr. Tariff” Michael Robinet
Trump Admin. tariffs have created chaos in financial markets, and in the auto industry as manufacturing and supply chain strategies are being upended with no real notice, and companies are seeing their tax bills soar.
By David Kiley • June 9, 2025 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Ford recalls over 1M vehicles for defective backup camera software
The automaker also recalled 160K vehicles in April to address rearview camera faults caused by a loose circuit board connector.
By Eric Walz • June 2, 2025 -
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Congress votes to rescind California vehicle emissions waiver
Clean vehicle advocates say air quality and public health will suffer; auto and petroleum industry lobbyists supported the move to end California’s authority under the Clean Air Act.
By Dan Zukowski • May 30, 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 -
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Have Stop-Start Systems Been Worth It? Trump EPA Says No
Automakers have widely adopted stop-start systems in order to meet emissions regulations. With the Trump Admin. trying to roll back emissions regulations and targets, the new EPA administrator is targeting these systems for disincentives as part of a broader targeting of energy-saving technologies.
By David Kiley • May 27, 2025 -
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Commerce asks automakers for supply chain data for tariff evaluations
The federal agency will require submissions of information such as declared customs value of imports and country of final assembly for carmakers to qualify for reduced duty rates.
By Kelly Stroh • May 21, 2025 -
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Toyota: Not Raising Prices to Offset Tariffs Not Sustainable
Toyota Motor Sales tells the White House that holding the line on prices can’t last long, and that the policy will make new-vehicle affordability much harder for consumers.
By David Kiley • May 20, 2025 -
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Deep DiveCongress could soon revoke California’s vehicle emissions standards
State and local authority over air quality will be jeopardized if Congress revokes California’s auto emissions limits, experts say.
By Dan Zukowski • May 15, 2025 -
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U.K.-U.S. Trade Pact Eases Nerves in Export-Focused British Luxury Auto Sector
American manufacturers are unhappy that a trade deal was struck with a country with whom the U.S. industry has far weaker links than with Canada or Mexico.
By Laura Syrett • May 14, 2025 -
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US, China Agree to Reduce Tariff Rates for 90 Days
By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.
By Philip Neuffer • May 12, 2025 -
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US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days
By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.
By Phil Neuffer • May 12, 2025 -
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Tariffs’ Advantages an Illusion for UAW, Expert Says
Tariffs’ impact on the Detroit Three automakers’ profits could reduce UAW members’ profit-sharing payouts by thousands of dollars, Cornell University’s Ian Greer says.
By Joseph Szczesny • May 9, 2025 -
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American Honda steers AI efforts with data governance, quality focus
The generative AI early adopter has worked to improve data management as it aims for better model accuracy and performance to bolster decision-making.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 9, 2025 -
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U.S., U.K. Reach Deal on Tariffs, Market Access
The deal includes a reduced tariff for some U.K. automobiles and is the first the Trump administration has secured after unveiling its reciprocal tariff plan in April.
By Philip Neuffer • May 8, 2025 -
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Europe’s Parliament Set to Approve Softened CO2 Emission Plan
European automaker pressure forces rethink that gives them three years to meet BEV sales targets.
By Paul Myles • May 8, 2025 -
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US, UK agree on framework for tariff, market access deal
Although not yet legally binding, the proposed agreement outlines the potential makeup of the Trump administration’s first trade pact since unveiling its reciprocal tariff plan in April.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated May 9, 2025 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford recalls over 160K Super Duty pickups, SUVs for backup camera fault
A faulty printed circuit board connector may result in a blank screen or distorted image when shifting into reverse.
By Eric Walz • May 8, 2025 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
How Toyota-Waymo JV Shakes Up Robotaxi Arena
The true forecast of the robotaxi business is hard to predict because of changing regulatory environments, but the hook-up of mass-market automaker Toyota and self-driving start-up Waymo changes the picture.
By David Kiley • May 7, 2025 -
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House committee proposes annual $250 fee for EVs
Annual registration fees for EVs and hybrids is part of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee’s budget proposal to shore up the Highway Trust Fund.
By Dan Zukowski • May 7, 2025 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Tariff Pricing, Production Decisions and Battery Quality
This week’s WardsAuto Podcast delves into the chaotic atmosphere around President Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff policy, as well as tracking battery quality with Voltaiq CEO Tal Sholklapper.
By Wards Staff • May 5, 2025
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