Automotive News

10/03/2025

The changes powered by semiconductors have been nothing short of miraculous. As Automotive News celebrates its 100-year anniversary, we are taking a look at how chips have changed the vehicle.

The semiconductor in the vehicle is a part that went from mere component to the beating heart of the modern car.

10/03/2025

Canada will maintain retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products as long as President Trump continues the trade war, says Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney.

Canada will keep in place its retaliatory tariffs against U.S.-made products as long as President Donald Trump persists with a trade war, said Mark Carney, the Canadia...

10/03/2025

There were 18,311 dealerships in the U.S. as of Jan. 1, up 171 from a year earlier. Here's which automakers grew and shrunk their store counts.

Automotive News found the industry's average throughput increased in 2024 amid higher U.S. light-vehicle sales.

10/03/2025

Toyota has extended its production stoppage for the RAV4 and Harrier crossovers and widened the suspension to another nameplate at another factory after an explosion at a parts maker in Japan killed a worker and snarled the domestic supply chain.

Toyota extends its production stoppage for the popular RAV4 and Harrier crossovers and widens the suspension to another nameplate at another factory after a rare explo...

10/03/2025

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. intends to do more to get behind the domestic auto industry — at least the portion that uses significant amounts of the steel it produces. The steel maker announced a company wide “Buy American” incentive for its nearly 30,000 employees.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. intends to do more to get behind the domestic auto industry — at least the portion that uses significant amounts of the steel it produces.

10/03/2025

Trump’s plan for significant tariffs on vehicles produced in Canada and Mexico would probably “be a mixed bag” for the auto loans and leases tied to a significant proportion of dealership profits, according to Edmunds.

President Donald Trump’s plan for significant tariffs on vehicles produced in Canada and Mexico would probably “be a mixed bag” for the auto loans and leases tied to a...

10/03/2025

Nissan prepares for significant changes this week with a turnaround plan review and potential new CEO appointment.

Nissan’s audit committee is expected to meet March 10 before a full board showdown on March 11 to decide deeper restructuring steps and possibly a new CEO.

10/03/2025

The steel maker on the morning of March 7 announced a companywide “Buy American” incentive for its nearly 30,000 employees.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. intends to do more to get behind the domestic auto industry — at least the portion that uses significant amounts of the steel it produces.

10/03/2025

The German arm, Ford-Werke, will continue its strategic transformation initiatives, focusing on reducing costs in Europe and increasing competitiveness, Ford said.

09/03/2025

If CEO Makato Uchida does exit, his replacement would become the fourth person to lead the automaker in a little under six years.

Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida could be ousted despite saying he was to remain at the helm to turn around the trouble automaker.

09/03/2025

Some investors have also grown worried that Elon Musk’s foray into politics has become a distraction from his job as the EV-giant’s CEO.

09/03/2025

The March 6 blast at Chuo Spring Co. in Toyota City also injured two other workers and occurred at the same factory where a 2023 explosion forced Toyota to halt 13 lines at eight plants.

Toyota suspends output at four lines producing popular crossovers after a rare factory explosion kills a worker and snarls the supply chain

09/03/2025

The luxury automaker last year added 16 standalone U.S. stores in 2024, for a total of 153, according to Automotive News’ annual dealer census.

Porsche is growing its number of exclusive dealerships in the U.S. The luxury automaker last year added 16 standalone stores.

07/03/2025

For automotive retailers, President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico could be cause for whiplash.

Dealerships say customers aren't concerned yet about tariffs against Canada and Mexico.

07/03/2025

President Donald Trump said tariffs on Mexico and Canada could go higher than a 25 percent rate imposed earlier this week, injecting further uncertainty into trade policies that have rattled markets and left businesses on edge.

President Donald Trump said tariffs on Mexico and Canada could go higher than a 25 percent rate imposed earlier this week, injecting further uncertainty into trade pol...

07/03/2025

With U.S. auto tariffs now in effect, the industry is already seeing the impact. Prices on some vehicles are expected to rise, automakers are adjusting production strategies, and suppliers are bracing for higher costs. Meanwhile, Canada and Mexico are weighing their responses, which could escalate trade tensions even further. The stock market has also reacted, with automaker shares fluctuating as investors assess the long-term effects. This breakdown covers the latest developments, first reactions, and what to watch for in the coming weeks.

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07/03/2025

Looking for something resembling certainty as the tariff drama plays out in every automotive executive office in North America? Here are a couple of stories to contemplate.

The most certain things we can say about the uncertainty swirling around Trump-imposed tariffs.

07/03/2025

Trump exempts Mexico goods from tariffs for a month, but doesn’t mention Canada

President Donald Trump on March 6 said Mexico won’t be required to pay tariffs on any goods that fall under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade until Ap...