Editorials

Opinion pieces from the Automotive News Editorial Board
In our opinion: To fight tariffs, show consumers their impact on the sticker

We believe the auto industry’s best and most effective answer to this is radical transparency, in the form of a detailed notation that explains exactly what impact the administration’s tariffs have on the selling price of each specific vehicle.

April 03, 2025 12:00 PM
In our opinion: Thwarted dealership cyberattack indicates that lessons from last year have been learned

In light of the recent cybersecurity breach that was prevented, the industry must remain vigilant to prevent another attack like the one in June 2024.

March 27, 2025 10:00 AM
In our opinion: Tariff-avoidance strategies work for automakers, but suppliers may not survive

Suppliers are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of President Donald Trump's various tariff schemes, but most lack the resources and pricing power to avoid them.

March 19, 2025 04:51 PM
In our opinion: Shareholders see Musk’s MAGA tilt leaving Tesla out

Elon Musk’s shift this year from leading his electric vehicle company to spearheading a U.S. government initiative is proving that business and politics can be a volatile mix.

March 14, 2025 10:00 AM
In our opinion: Automakers must avoid temptation to pull back R&D spending when times get tough

Automakers seeing signs of a downturn should avoid the temptation of cutting R&D efforts, lest they fall further behind China.

March 07, 2025 01:00 PM
In our opinion: Stellantis must show real progress in supplier relations as industry threats mount

With threats of new tariffs and increased competition from China, an automaker cannot afford a disgruntled supply base.

February 27, 2025 01:16 PM
In our opinion: It’s time to choose — team up to compete with China or go it alone and perish

Legacy automakers around the globe must find common ground if they are to survive a coming onslaught of vehicles from China.

February 20, 2025 03:08 PM
In our opinion: CFPB shouldn’t be shut down, but it should be more effective

Abruptly shutting down the CFPB is wrong, when what is needed is for the agency to be more effective.

February 13, 2025 01:00 PM
In our opinion: Threats of trade wars, punishing tariffs are still self-defeating

There is no logic or reason behind President Donald Trump's threatened imposition of tariffs on cross-border trade with Mexico and Canada.

February 06, 2025 03:45 PM
In our opinion: Automakers finally heeding dealers’ pleas for affordable options

Automakers are taking steps to lower the price barrier for new vehicles, in part to address consistent concerns from dealers, who should take the actions as a win for consumers and for the industry as a whole.

January 31, 2025 05:00 PM
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