Latest from Jamie Butters
The Trump administration is reportedly unlikely to implement a tariff on automotive imports on April 2. Hyundai plans a $20 billion investment in the U.S. Plus, Rick Wainschel, vice president of data science and analytics at Cloud Theory, talks about how tariff concerns are leading to higher prices on dealership lots.
Margo Oge, former director of the EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality, talks about the Trump administration’s plans to undo Biden-era regulations meant to promote EVs. Plus, Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive Host Kellen Walker discuss the latest tariff news and more.
A growing number of manufacturers and experts say tariffs could represent one of the biggest crises the auto industry has ever seen. Stellantis offers buyouts at 20 U.S. sites to cut costs. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Paige Hodder talks about how the Fed’s decision on interest rates this week will affect F&I offices.
About 1,000 dealerships avoid disaster as a massive cyberattack is thwarted. Tesla recalls the Cybertruck again for exterior panels that can fall off. Plus, despite economic uncertainty, Cox Automotive Executive Analyst Erin Keating says consumers’ appetite for new vehicles isn’t yet fading.
Doug Betts, president of J.D. Power’s automotive division, talks about the impact of looming tariffs and all of the ways the Trump administration is reshaping the global auto industry. Japan’s automakers brace for “significant” production cuts if President Trump’s tariffs go ahead. Plus, one supplier CEO says automakers are slamming the brakes on EVs.
BYD says its new EV platform charges batteries as fast as pumping gas, but is it too good to be true? Honda will buy hybrid batteries from Toyota’s North Carolina plant as a tariff workaround. Plus, in the second and final part of Daily Drive’s interview with Amazon Autos Director Fan Jin, she talks about whether the online platform will add more brands in the near future.
Amazon Autos Director Fan Jin gives an update on the retail platform's partnership with Hyundai and what comes next. Ford stockpiles parts and tells suppliers to keep shipping amid tariffs. Plus, Foxconn closes in on a deal to develop EVs with two Japanese companies.
Automotive News Asia Editor Hans Greimel talks about Nissan’s decision to replace its CEO this week and why the struggling Japanese automaker chose an insider to steer the ship. Plus, Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive Co-Host Kellen Walker discuss the latest impact of tariff threats and other news from the past week.
Amid tariff threats, the Detroit 3 ask suppliers for treaty compliance receipts. Tesla warns it could face retaliatory tariffs. Plus, Hireology CEO Adam Robinson and Ford’s Doug Danstrom talk about their joint efforts to recruit more service drive technicians.
Steel and aluminum tariffs take effect but President Trump backs down on his threat to double them. Tesla’s registrations sink, a sign of possible brand damage. Plus, Homayune Ghaussi, partner at Warner Norcross & Judd and chair of the firm’s Supply Chain Industry Group, talks about the new metal duties and their likely impact on the auto industry.
