President Donald Trump is ending policies to promote electric cars. But carmakers like Ford are focused more on Chinese competition than on Washington politics. The company’s stunning goal: a small electric pickup priced below $30,000. #EVs #Ford #automakers
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Ford blows a hearty Bronx cheer at EV foes -- and Tesla, too.
https://www.alojapan.com/1342080/japan-automakers-lose-20m-a-day-from-us-tariff-cut-delay/ Japan automakers lose $20m a day from US tariff cut delay #$20m #automakers #Cut #day #delay #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #lose #news #tariff #us Automobiles Toyota sees biggest impact from elevated duties; export-heavy Mazda, Subaru hit hard Toyota Motor expects U.S. tariffs to deal a substantial blow to its fiscal 2025 profit. (Photo by Yuki Nakao) TOKYO — Seven major Japanese automakers lose an estimated 3 billion yen ($20.3 million) in
https://www.alojapan.com/1330309/uaw-raises-concern-over-u-s-trade-deal-with-japan/ UAW raises concern over U.S. trade deal with Japan #AmericanExports #automakers #DonaldTrump #europe #Japan #JapanNews #LocalNews #news #SouthKorea #tariffs #TradeWithJapan #TrumpAdministration #uaw #UnitedAutoWorkers #UsAutomakers LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – The United Auto Workers (UAW) has expressed strong concerns about the Trump administration’s newly announced trade agreement with Japan, warning that it could disadvantage American autoworke
https://www.alojapan.com/1328988/japan-trade-deal-sparks-hope-for-us-investors-frustration-for-automakers/ Japan trade deal sparks hope for US investors, frustration for automakers #automakers #FordMotor #GeneralMotors #ImportedJapaneseCars #Japan #JapanNews #mexico #news #PresidentDonaldTrump #ToyotaVehicles #TradeDeal By Nora Eckert and David Shepardson DETROIT (Reuters) -Shares of General Motors, Ford Motor, and Jeep-maker Stellantis, some of the biggest automakers in the U.S., rallied on Wednesday after news of a trade deal that will reduce ta
#Trump #Tariffs #cars #Damage #automakers
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LOL, amazing. So the net effect will be (a) American consumers pay a pointless 15% tax on Japanese cars and (b) American car manufacturers are still at a disadvantage because their supply chains include Mexico and Canada, as encouraged by Trump's USMCA then penalized by his tariffs.
Winning!
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/23/detroit-three-automakers-raise-concerns-about-japan-trade-deal.html
Those #regulations, which were based on the #endangerment finding, were a fundamental part of the #Biden admin’s efforts to move the country away from #gasoline-powered vehicles. The transportation sector is the largest source of #GreenhouseGas emissions in the #US.
The #Trump #EPA intends to argue that imposing #climate regulations on #automakers poses the real harm to human #health because it would lead to higher prices & reduced consumer choice…. [what?]
They were announced during #Trump’s visit to a #US #Steel mill last week, & appear to be aimed at currying favor w/ #steelworkers & the steel industry, including those in swing states like #Pennsylvania, where #USSteel is based.
The higher #tariffs have already rankled close #allies that sell #metal to the #US, including #Canada & #Europe. They also sent alarms to #automakers, #plane #manufacturers, #HomeBuilders, #oil drillers & others that rely on buying metals.
https://www.alojapan.com/1277154/us-china-trade-truce-offers-little-hope-for-japanese-automakers/ US-China trade truce offers little hope for Japanese automakers #automakers #hope #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #little #news #offers #trade #truce #UsChina TOKYO — Japanese auto giants such as Toyota Motor and Honda Motor are bracing for a major dent in their earnings this year from the impact of U.S. tariffs, with Washington’s trade deals with Beijing and London offering little relief. Japan’s car industry, a cornerstone of its…
Exclusive: #Ford hikes #prices on Mexico-produced models, citing #tariffs
#FordMotor is hiking prices on 3 of its #Mexico-produced models effective May 2, becoming one of the first major #automakers to adjust sticker prices following #Trump's tariffs.
Prices on the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV, Maverick pickup & Bronco Sport will increase by as much as $2,000 on some models, acc/to a notice sent to dealers reviewed by Reuters.
#economy #inflation #recession
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-hikes-prices-mexico-produced-models-citing-tariffs-2025-05-07/
In a perfect world, Automakers would respond by listing expressly their *UNCHANGED* price and then itemize the TRUMP tariff portion on the window sticker
For crying out loud, like a drunk toddler & for seemingly no reason at all, #Trump has now reversed his #tariffs on #Canada.
Trump said Thurs that he would allow BOTH #Mexico & Canada to avoid tariffs on most exports to the #US for 1 month, specifically products subject to the #USMCA, the #trade pact he signed in his first term.
The move came less than a day after he granted a 30-day reprieve to #automakers, & hours after announcing a pause on Mexico’s tariffs.
#economy #instability #geopolitics
#Auto industry stocks slumped Tues amid fears that #Trump #tariffs on goods from #Mexico & #Canada would wipe out profits from companies already struggling w/tepid demand. Almost all #automakers build vehicles in Mexico & Canada which they sell in the #UnitedStates. None of them can afford to absorb the additional 25% tariffs & will be forced to pass most of it on to #consumers.
#Ads Popped Up on Drivers’ Screens. There May Be More on the Way
When #Jeep owners complained ads were appearing while #driving, the carmaker said it was a #glitch. But as #automakers consider connected car opportunities, in-vehicle selling might be too tempting to ignore.
> should I interpret this action as they’re willing to put their customers lives at risk for a potential few extra pennies ?
#advertising #security #safety #attention
https://www.wired.com/story/ads-popped-up-on-drivers-screens-there-may-be-more-on-the-way/
#Tesla suing drivers who complain
She gazed at the airbag in front of her. She could never have imagined what was to come: Tesla sued her for #defamation for complaining about car’s brakes; & won
It's not common for #automakers anywhere to sue customers. Yet Tesla uses aggressive legal strategy & leveraged patronage of powerful leaders in ruling Communist Party to silence critics, reap financial rewards, limit accountability
#Musk claims to be free speech absolutist
https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/tesla-china-elon-musk-crash-b2696806.html
While in the #House, Peters sat on the conference panel that finalized the sweeping 2010 Dodd-Frank #reforms to #WallStreet & the #banking system. During his House days, Peters was also intimately involved in the federal rescue of General Motors Corp & Chrysler LLC when the #Michigan #automakers were hit by the 2008 financial crisis.
“If they want to be tough on #China, don’t punish US #automakers & hard-working Americans by handing our clean-car keys to the Chinese,” said Gina McCarthy, former White House #climate adviser & former head of the #EPA. “The #UnitedStates must continue to show leadership on the international stage if we want to have any say in how trillions of dollars in financial investments, policies & decisions are made.”
Senators rip into #automakers for selling customer data and blocking right to repair - The Verge
‘It is clear that the motivation behind automotive companies’ avoidance of complying with right-to-repair laws is not due to a concern for consumer #security or #privacy, but instead a hypocritical, profit-driven reaction.’
#tracking #surveillance
https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/20/24325236/car-right-to-repair-data-collect-senator-letter
Nissan and Honda said they are considering collaboration but denied rumors of a merger. The Japanese automakers announced in August that they, along with Mitsubishi, will share components for electric vehicles as Chinese EVs cut into their market share. #honda #nissan #Japanese #automakers
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#Automakers globally have been shifting toward #ElectricVehicles in part to comply w/stricter govt limits on #climate-damaging tailpipe #pollution.
But the #Trump recs would allow automakers to produce more #gas-powered vehicles by rolling back #emissions & #fuel-economy standards championed by the #Biden admin. Trump’s team proposes shifting #regulations back to 2019 levels, allowing an avg of ~25% more emissions per vehicle mile than the current 2025 limits & avg fuel economy to be ~15% lower.
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