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Trump to double steel tariffs to 50% to aid Nippon-U.S. Steel deal

The higher levy, designed to boost U.S. steel output and protect U.S. jobs, will go into effect next week, the White House said, capping a tumultuous stretch that saw a trade court rule Trump's sweeping “reciprocal” tariff regime illegal, only for an appeals court to offer a stay keeping the duties temporarily in place.

Trump to double steel tariffs to 50% to aid Nippon-U.S. Steel deal

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New Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa faces series of hurdles

Filosa’s ability to honestly assess where Stellantis has erred in recent years could prove vital as he works to repair relationships with dealers, suppliers and employees.

Top 5 stories of the week: Teslas pile up in suburban Detroit lot

A quick look at the week's top stories as determined by reader interest.

Honda Canada certifies used vehicles up to 10 model years old amid affordability challenge

The Approved Pre-Owned program covers vehicles up to 10 years old, supplementing Honda's longstanding Certified Pre-Owned program that backs vehicles up to five years old.

Volvo Cars halts U.S. vehicle output due to part shortage

The automaker, which builds Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 electric crossovers in the U.S., said it is working to resume production as quickly as possible.

Bill Ford says Michigan battery plant ‘in peril’ under proposed legislation

The executive chairman of Ford Motor Co. said that its $2.5 billion electric vehicle battery factory in Marshall would be “in peril” if it loses production tax credits as called for in proposed U.S. House legislation.

Successive court rulings sow confusion over tariffs on some auto components

Many automotive components have been subject to the global reciprocal and trafficking tariffs. Conflicting court rulings throw those tariffs into doubt.

Hyundai weighs across-the-board U.S. price hikes to blunt tariffs, report says

The South Korean manufacturer is considering a 1 percent increase to the suggested retail price of every model in its lineup starting as soon as next week, sources told Bloomberg.

GM taking ‘wait-and-see approach’ to South Korean imports amid tariffs, CFO says

GM is not making immediate changes to imports of its South Korea-built entry-level Chevrolet and Buick crossovers as a result of the Trump administration’s 25 percent auto tariffs, executives said.

Jeep reveals next-gen Cherokee coming in late 2025

Jeep has released the first images of the next-generation Cherokee as the brand updates its portfolio amid slumping U.S. sales.

Nissan fire sale? Critical quarter will frame tough decisions

Nissan is banking on solid first-quarter performance from new CEO Ivan Espinosa to win the trust of lenders and better manage its debt burden.

Toyota to sell seven EV models in U.S., send surplus cars overseas

Toyota Motor Corp. is betting Americans are ready for more U.S.-made electric vehicles. And if they aren’t, it has a plan: exports.

Hyundai’s Jose Muñoz: Supply and demand will have bigger impact on car prices than tariffs

Hyundai CEO discusses the impact of tariffs, localizing production and robust hybrid demand on pricing.

U.S. tariffs deep-six the era of the 5-speed manual transmission

Nissan has halted production of the Mexico-assembled manual transmission Versa model for the U.S. market. The hatchback is the least expensive new car in the U.S.

Trump’s global reciprocal tariffs blocked by trade courts as illegal

The panel found President Donald Trump had wrongfully invoked an emergency law to justify reciprocal global tariffs, which don't include automotive imports.

VW extends U.S. pricing guarantee on new vehicles through June amid tariffs

VW, riding a streak of 6 straight quarterly U.S. sales gains, previously said it would maintain current pricing on new models through May.

Stellantis dealers embrace choice of Antonio Filosa as CEO

Filosa planned to speak to the automaker’s dealer council hours after Stellantis named him CEO.

Toyota’s Chris Reynolds: Uncomfortable path kept journey interesting

Chris Reynolds, who is retiring from the senior leadership of Toyota Motor North America, says the company was transformed by its unintended acceleration crisis.

Lexus kicks off direct sales of used vehicles in China

Lexus’ direct sales stand in contrast to sales of certified used vehicles at other luxury brands, which are handled by franchised dealerships.

BMW, Mercedes, VW said to be in talks with U.S. over possible tariff deal

Under the proposals being discussed, German automakers would get credits for cars they export out of the U.S., which could then be deducted from tariffs.

Honda exec says Civic hybrid production move won’t add jobs to Indiana plant

The production shift to Indiana means the U.S. plant is the only source of the Civic hatchback hybrid for North America, Honda said.

Lance Woelfer: American Honda can blunt ‘significant’ tariff impact with strong U.S.-built lineup

American Honda's Lance Woelfer said he sees 2025 as a bright year for the automaker, in spite of the "significant" impact the Trump tariffs are expected to have.

Brazil sues EV giant BYD over ‘slavery’ conditions at plant

Brazilian labor prosecutors are suing Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD and two contractors over allegations of slave labor and human trafficking at the construction site of a manufacuturing plant.

VW reaches key milestone for SSP software-led platform

SSP will underpin VW Group’s next-generation EVs beginning in 2027, significantly streamlining production, software integration and electric drivetrain performance.

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Stellantis names top U.S. executive Antonio Filosa as CEO, with rebuilding task ahead

Antonio Filosa will face immediate challenges, including navigating President Donald Trump's tariffs on imported cars.

Marina von Neumann Whitman, pioneering GM economist of Roger Smith era, dies at 90

Marina von Neumann Whitman, an economist and professor who rose at General Motors in the 1980s to become one of the industry’s most senior female automotive executives, died May 20. She was 90.

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