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    Stellantis posts first-half losses in ‘tough’ year

    The company’s U.S. tariff hit heads up the automaker's reasons for its predicted $2.7 billion overall loss for 2025.

    By Paul Myles | WardsAuto • July 29, 2025
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    Supplier expects to benefit from $16.5B Tesla, Samsung AI chip deal

    Graphjet Technology says growth in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing is timely for its planned expansion in Nevada.

    By July 29, 2025
  • The Gravity electric SUV on display at the Lucid Studio Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California.
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    Lucid files proxy with SEC for 1-for-10 reverse stock split

    The move is intended to boost the electric automaker’s share price and make the stock more attractive to investors.

    By July 29, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shake hands after concluding trade negotiations on July 27, 2025, in Turnberry, Scotland
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    US, EU agree to lower tariffs in ‘framework’ deal

    Most imports from the bloc would face a 15% tariff under the pact, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Sunday.

    By Philip Neuffer • July 27, 2025
  • A blue Hyundai IONIQ 9 parked outside of the automaker's Metaplant America EV plant in Bryan County, Georgia.
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    Hyundai reports record-high revenue of $35.2B in Q2

    Despite the automaker’s record-setting revenue, its net income declined 22% year over year as a result higher incentives, the company said.

    By July 25, 2025
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    Volkswagen takes $1.5B hit from tariffs

    The auto group was forced to trim its full-year earnings forecast and “realign” its business model, possibly focused on less U.S. trade, executives said. 

    By Paul Myles | WardsAuto • July 25, 2025
  • A sign at the entrance of a GM dealership on July 22, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois
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    GM CFO looks to strategic pricing, costs to blunt $1.1B tariff impact

    Trade deals with South Korea, Mexico and Canada will be important for the automaker’s future, the executive said Tuesday.  

    By Grace Noto • July 25, 2025
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    Volvo Cars’ head of global design steps down

    Jeremy Offer resigned to spend more time with family, according to the automaker.

    By July 25, 2025
  • A white Tesla Model Y parked at a Supercharger with a Tesla logo shown on a building wall in the background.
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    Tesla reports 42% YoY drop in operating income

    The automaker’s Q2 sales fell 13.4% from a year ago as it faces growing competition in the global EV market. 

    By July 24, 2025
  • An exterior view of the Redwood Materials corporate office and Tahoe Campus in Storey, County, Nevada.
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    GM, Redwood Materials sign deal to deploy energy-storage batteries

    The partnership will create low-cost batteries to power AI data centers and other applications.

    By July 23, 2025
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    Volvo regionalizing global production to avoid tariffs

    The move is part of the automaker’s strategy to rapidly boost profitability and adapt to a rapidly changing tariff-fueled business environment.

    By July 23, 2025
  • President Donald Trump stands outside the White House on June 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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    US, Japan reach deal on tariffs, market access

    If finalized, the agreement would place a 15% duty on imports from Japan, including for cars and auto parts.

    By Philip Neuffer • Updated July 24, 2025
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    GM reports $1.1B profit loss in Q2

    The automaker will turn to cost-cutting to mitigate the impact of higher import duties.

    By David Kiley | WardsAuto • July 22, 2025
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    Nissan ending production at Japan plant

    The automaker is working to return to profitability by FY2026, which includes reducing its global production footprint from 17 to 10 plants.

    By July 21, 2025
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    Nissan executive named CTO at grocery giant Ahold Delhaize

    Jan Brecht previously served in leadership stints at Mercedes-Benz and Adidas.

    By Roberto Torres • July 21, 2025
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    Stellantis names new North American dealer strategy leader

    Jason Stoicevich returns to the automaker after departing a year ago and his return continues a wave of executive changes at the company.

    By July 18, 2025
  • A media photo of a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport SUV on top of a large boulder in a wooded area outdoors.
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    Ford recalls 694K Bronco Sport, Escape SUVs for cracked fuel injectors

    The issue can result in a gas leak on models equipped with 1.5L engines, which can lead to an underhood fire.

    By July 18, 2025
  • An aerial view of the  Ultium Cells battery plant in Tennessee show the company logo on the wall and numbered docking bays for trucks.
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    GM’s Ultium Cells battery plant in Tennessee to add production of low-cost LFP cells

    The automaker is targeting significant cost savings for EVs compared to its current high-nickel battery chemistries.

    By July 16, 2025
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    Volvo Cars takes $1.2B impairment charge

    Ahead of reporting its Q2 earnings, the automaker cited U.S. tariffs and EV delays for the setback. 

    By July 15, 2025
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    Mercedes-Benz Vans names North American sales leader

    Jee-Seop Kim will take over Sept. 1 for Heike Scheuble, who is retiring after four decades with the automaker. 

    By July 15, 2025
  • Unsold Tesla cybertrucks sit in the parking lot in a Michigan mall on June 2, 2025
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    Tesla CFO offloads another $1.7M in stock

    After a 14% decline in vehicle deliveries in Q2, the electric automaker is facing rising pressure from its shareholders.

    By Grace Noto • July 15, 2025
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    Nissan names VP of US sales and regional operations

    Arcangelo Lofaro, a 20-year veteran of the company, began his new role on July 1.

    By July 14, 2025
  • A blue 2021 Ford F-150 pickup on a road with mountains in the background.
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    Ford recalls 850K vehicles for defective fuel pumps

    The automaker has issued 89 recalls this year, which potentially extend to over 5.2 million vehicles.

    By July 14, 2025
  • Donald Trump holds up a pamphlet that says "Foreign Trade Barriers" while speaking at a podium.
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    US plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico

    President Donald Trump unveiled the new duty rates, set to begin Aug. 1, in separate letters shared on social media Saturday morning. 

    By Max Garland , Philip Neuffer • July 12, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump speaks next to Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney during the G7 Leaders' Summit on June 16, 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta.
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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 Philip Neuffer • July 11, 2025