Automakers, dealers back coalition urging rollback of Trump-era tariffs
The Tariff Reform Coalition — whose members include Autos Drive America, the American Automotive Policy Council and the American International Automobile Dealers Association — urged policymakers to remove Section 232 tariffs on imported steel and.....»»
Toyota dealer gathering to focus on partnership, products, says brand head Dave Christ
Toyota dealers will gather for their national dealer meeting in Las Vegas on Sept. 10-11 to discuss the Japanese brand's upcoming products and strategy, while dealers may want to question the brand about a spate of embarrassing recalls......»»
Ditching EVs For Hybrids Is Already Paying Off For Automakers
Ditching EVs For Hybrids Is Already Paying Off For Automakers.....»»
Trump admits he lost in 2020, leading white nationalist Nick Fuentes to disavow him
Trump admits he lost in 2020, leading white nationalist Nick Fuentes to disavow him.....»»
Volvo lowers 2026 profit margin target
Volvo, like other automakers, is seeing slowing demand for EVs due in part to high sticker prices and is also bracing for the effects of extra EU tariffs on EVs made in China......»»
Researchers: J.D. Vance got "single cat women" all wrong—our study shows they wouldn"t vote for him anyway
The Trump/Vance ticket seems to have a problem attracting the support of women voters. In fact, recent polling shows women in the battleground states report 17 points less support for the Trump/Vance ticket than men......»»
Volvo drops 2030 all-electric target amid slow EV demand
Chinese-owned Volvo, which builds electric models in China, has been particularly hit by tariffs in the U.S. and the EU......»»
China’s BYD pauses Mexico factory plans until after U.S. election, report says
The postponement is largely because BYD would prefer to wait and see the outcome of the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in early November.....»»
Toyota"s new SmartPath F&I tool may be a ‘game changer" for dealers
The new F&I piece joins previous sales, service components to Toyota and Lexus' digital retailing suites, enabling purchase completions online......»»
U.S. delays final ruling to hike tariffs on EVs made in China
Higher duties of 100 percent on EVs, 50 percent on semiconductors and solar cells, and 25 percent on lithium ion batteries and key minerals, steel and aluminum, ship-to-shore cranes and syringes were set to take effect on Aug. 1......»»
Examining WTO system amidst growing trade imbalances
The establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995 coincided with a period of substantial global economic growth, fueled by lowered tariffs and increased market access in a globalized world economy based on the promise of a rules-based g.....»»
NASA record holder can relate to astronauts stuck in space. He was, too
NASA's record-holding astronaut is urging his two stuck-in-space colleagues to stay positive and "keep up the good work.".....»»
Spot AI images this election: Fact vs. fiction tips
On Aug. 18, former president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump posted an unusual endorsement to his social media account on Truth Social. Amid a series of photos, he included an image of pop megastar Taylor Swift wearing an Uncle Sam ha.....»»
Guest commentary: Surge in leasing numbers an opportunity for dealers
While leasing as a whole appears to be bouncing back, it is not yet attracting first-time lessees at a rate commensurate to that before the pandemic......»»
Vinnie Johnson"s Piston Group wins scathing verdict in longtime minority certification fight
The verdict ends a legal feud that’s been stewing since early 2021. At stake was a lucrative minority certification that helped the auto supplier win business from automakers. The fast-growing supplier has topped $3 billion in revenue and employs 1.....»»
Daily 5 report for Aug. 27: How dealers adapted during the CDK outage
Reporter Paige Hodder shows how dealers adapted and the lessons they learned from the CDK cyberattack crisis. One big message: Don't get too dependent on technology......»»
Guest commentary: 6 tips for dealers in a still-volatile market
What should dealers be doing to navigate these strange and challenging times?.....»»
Canada to slap tariffs on EVs, steel from China
Canada, an export-driven economy that relies heavily on trade with the U.S., has been closely watching moves by the Biden administration to erect a much higher tariff wall against Chinese EVs, batteries, solar cells, steel and other products......»»
Automakers need to prioritize privacy to leverage consumer data, experts say
A voice of the industry that is growing louder says consumer privacy is not only ethically correct, but also central to the financial success of connected-car ventures......»»
NAMAD asks members to share their thoughts as leaders assume new roles
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers is conducting its own survey of members' attitudes to provide a more focused view of the group's needs and how they might differ from other U.S. car retailers. Damon Les.....»»
Automakers insourcing crucial EV parts, leaving suppliers with fewer potential customers
Automakers are increasingly insourcing production of e-motors and other crucial electric vehicle components, posing a challenge for suppliers vying for business in the EV space......»»