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The Detroit 3 automakers are making a last-ditch effort to sway the Trump administration on tariffs set to take effect this week. Meanwhile, the pre-tariff rush is propelling some automakers’ sales. Plus, S&P Global Mobility analyst Stephanie Brinley talks about what 25 percent auto tariffs will likely mean for the industry.
President Donald Trump says he “couldn’t care less” if automakers raise car prices in response to the planned tariffs on imported vehicles. Ford CEO Jim Farley weighs in on the cost of the new import duties. Plus, Aurora Innovation’s head of safety talks about the company’s plans to launch commercial service with its driverless trucks in April.
Auto tariffs are coming April 3. Outrage grows overseas. Plus, Kia America COO Steve Center joins the show from Hyundai Group’s new plant near Savannah, Ga., to talk about what the factory means for protecting the company from new tariffs.
Pete Bigelow, Automotive News director of tech and innovation coverage, speaks with tech leaders at Nvidia GTC, including Nvidia Automotive Vice President Ali Kani. Tariff confusion builds as President Trump says auto import taxes could still come on April 2 or sooner. Plus, the FBI and ATF probe Tesla store vandalism.
Automakers and suppliers are preparing as best they can for possible tariffs that could take effect as soon as 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.
Automakers and suppliers are preparing as best they can for possible tariffs that could take effect as soon as 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Hyundai and Kia post the fifth consecutive gain in monthly sales for both brands. Plus, Stellantis proposes adding two new directors as governance shifts to North America.
States that President Donald Trump won in November are most at risk of losing planned jobs and investments as U.S. EV policy changes. CDK accuses rival Tekion of an illegal hacking campaign. Plus, Jay Ku, chief revenue officer for TrueCar, talks about new products designed to send more customers to dealership partners’ websites.
Beijing plans to impose targeted tariffs on American imports after President Trump enacted a 10 percent import tax on Chinese products. Dealers sue to block Scout Motors’ direct sales model. Plus, Cox Automotive President Steve Rowley joins the show to talk about the latest retail trends and how the company is changing along with its customers.
President Trump says he has reached an agreement with Mexico to pause U.S. tariffs for one month. Stellantis embarks on a major executive shake-up. Plus, David Richardson, General Motors senior vice president of software and service engineering, talks about his transition from Apple.
GM’s design chief Michael Simcoe joins the show to talk about the automaker’s ever-evolving identity as it transitions more to electric vehicles. The massive expansion of EV charging infrastructure is likely to continue under President-elect Donald Trump. Plus, Waymo goes global.
