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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.
Jose Muñoz, CEO of Hyundai Motor, talks with reporters at the company’s new plant in Savannah, Ga., about new auto tariffs from the White House. Plus, Cloud Theory’s Rick Wainschel discusses electric vehicle demand after a late-2024 sales surge.
Auto tariffs dominate a week of upheaval as automakers, suppliers and retailers search for answers about details. Plus, Brennon White, General Motors technology specialist for additive design and manufacturing, talks about how new technology is shaping GM’s plants and product development.
President Trump wants auto loan interest deductions for U.S.-made vehicles. A new analysis says tariffs could cut Stellantis’ earnings by 75 percent this year. Plus, auto dealers emphasize their resilience and adaptability amid tariffs, while expressing confusion over details.
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.
Automotive News Staff Reporter Urvaksh Karkaria joins the show from Yokohama, Japan, where Nissan held a new product show-and-tell in an attempt to quiet critics and reassure dealers. BYD aims to double overseas sales this year. Plus, Canada freezes Tesla’s EV rebate payments.
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.
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.
Doug Betts, president of J.D. Power’s automotive division, talks about the likely impacts of President Trump’s planned tariffs and what they could mean for automakers.
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.
