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Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Tariff Fears Drive Surge in Consumer Spending

Trump鈥檚 tariffs are rattling U.S. consumers, who are stocking up on everything from cars to olive oil and iPhones. The behavior offers some good news for scrambling businesses.

April 8, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Stellantis Offers Tariff Aid to Struggling Parts Suppliers

It鈥檚 unclear what percentage of the cost Stellantis is willing to pay and suppliers would have to meet a number of requirements in order to qualify for the program.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business

Economist: Tariffs Risk 鈥業rreparable Damage鈥 to US Carmakers

Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs could weaken the ability of U.S. automakers to compete with their foreign counterparts.

March 28, 2025
Government, Business

Europe Lashes Out Over Trump Auto Tariffs

European automakers on March 27 decried the U.S. import tax on cars as a heavy burden that will punish consumers and companies alike on both sides of the Atlantic.

March 27, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Most Carmakers Stand to Feel Pain From Trump's Auto Tariffs

As the fallout from President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariff plans comes into relief, a harsh truth is emerging for the automotive industry: There are lots of losers and not many winners.

March 27, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Says Auto Tariffs Coming, Teases Breaks for Some Nations

President Donald Trump said he will announce tariffs on automobile imports in the coming days 鈥 and indicated nations will receive breaks from next week鈥檚 鈥渞eciprocal鈥 tariffs.

March 24, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Stellantis鈥 Elkann: Auto Industry Doesn鈥檛 Need Defense Ties

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann says Europe鈥檚 auto manufacturers don鈥檛 need the defense industry to survive, after some governments called on carmakers to contribute to a defense push.

March 19, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Stellantis Eyes Cheaper Ram 1500 for US Comeback

Returning a more affordable option for its top-selling truck would reverse a decision last year by former CEO Carlos Tavares to stop making the entry-level model.

March 18, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volkswagen鈥檚 Audi Will Cut 7,500 Jobs in Germany by 2029

The reductions, which correspond to 14% of the brand鈥檚 German workforce, won鈥檛 affect factory workers.聽鈥淎udi must become faster, more agile and more efficient,鈥 said CEO Gernot D枚llner.

March 17, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Auto Reprieve From Tariffs Isn鈥檛 Enough to Weather Trade War

President Donald Trump鈥檚 reprieve for U.S. automakers from tariffs isn鈥檛 likely to allow enough time for those companies to make the changes necessary to minimize the damage from a trade war.

March 6, 2025