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Import-reliant Mazda braces for U.S. sales decline, withholds outlook on tariffs

While Mazda’s U.S. sales are at risk of slipping into reverse amid the tariff tumult, CEO Masahiro Moro says the import-reliant Japanese carmaker will try to keep global sales in line with last year’s results.

U.S., China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days in step back from decoupling brink

The combined 145 percent U.S. levies on most Chinese imports will be reduced to 30 percent including the rate tied to fentanyl by May 14, while the 125 percent Chinese duties on U.S. goods will drop to 10 percent.

Report: Nissan dials up global job cuts to 20,000 people

Nissan's new plan calls for more than 10,000 personnel cuts, in addition to some 9,000 already planned as part of the carmaker's revival plan, Japanese media report.

Hear how AI is reshaping retail, manufacturing and self driving at the Automotive News Europe Congress

Executives from robotics, software and autonomous driving companies will discuss the role of AI in a panel discussion at the Automotive News Europe Congress in Turin in June.

California’s ACC II rule: Why it applies to other states, and what it means for the auto industry

Automakers, dealers and industry groups are lobbying for the elimination or at least easing of the mandate or lower costs of noncompliance.

Leo Michael cartoon: Autonomous comeback?

Analysts say Toyota's new relationship with Waymo could set self-driving technology down a path toward creating personally owned autonomous vehicles.

The next big regulatory threat to auto retail: ACC II state-level ZEV mandates

Dealers and automakers worry California's Advanced Clean Car II regulation isn't achievable and will impact allocation nationwide.

Jeep gives partial first look at freshened 2026 Grand Cherokee

Jeep said the latest version of its top-selling nameplate in the U.S. will arrive in late 2025.

Daily 5 report for May 9: Trump tariff impact: From existential worries to surprise wins

While automakers tallied up the costs and potential liabilities from President Donald Trump's tariffs, some companies reported they could actually benefit from them. This Canadian supplier was one of them.

Here’s where global auto tariffs stand after the U.S.-U.K. trade deal

U.S. tariffs on vehicles and parts work differently for imports from the U.K., Canada, Mexico and China than they do for the rest of the world.

BYD targets to sell half of all cars outside China by 2030, report says

The ambitious goal would be fueled by expansion in Europe and Latin America, sources told Reuters, even as BYD and all other Chinese brands remain locked out of the U.S. by trade barriers.

Ferrari sees its first electric car powering a comeback in China

Ferrari is looking to its first electric supercar to revive sales in China because the model will benefit from lower tariffs and taxes.

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Audi plans to sell Italdesign, Italian unions say, as the VW Group brand seeks savings

The potential sale of the storied Italian design house comes as VW Group CEO Oliver Blume pushes for cost cuts across the group amid a weak European market and rising competition from Chinese automakers.

Tariff reprieves offer auto industry breathing room, but not long-term clarity

Recent changes to President Donald Trump's tariffs plans have given the auto industry breathing room to better understand them. But manufacturers are still struggling to make long-term plans.

U.S. to reduce tariff rate on most U.K. vehicles to 10% as part of trade framework

A 10% levy will be placed on the first 100,000 British vehicles imported to the U.S. each year. The 10% tariff replaces the 25% levy vehicles have been subjected to since April 3.

Jaguar Land Rover jobs will be saved by U.S.-U.K. deal to reduce tariffs, top official says

The agreement to lower tariffs on U.K. auto exports to the U.S. will prevent layoffs that were planned at a JLR plant, Britain’s U.S. ambassador said. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the deal in front of workers at JLR's Solihull plant.

2025 Ford Expedition: 5 cool things

The 2025 Ford Expedition comes with new technology and features meant to make road trips and grocery runs more efficient.

Watch a replay of our live talk on auto parts tariffs

Automotive News Deputy Editor Hannah Lutz will moderate the live discussion with a panel of industry experts.

Suppliers hope automakers put volume ahead of profit as they manage tariff costs

Parts makers, dependent on vehicle production volume, hope automakers absorb tariff costs and pursue market share instead of raising prices and reducing output.

UAW presses Stellantis to boost tariff-free production at underutilized U.S. plants

The UAW believes excess capacity at Stellantis plants indicates the facilities can support additional products without constructing them from the ground up.

Tariffs could force Mitsubishi to revive U.S. output through Nissan deal

Japan’s smallest global automaker is weighing joint production of utility vehicles in one of partner Nissan Motor Co.’s U.S. assembly plants.

Yugo shows model of small car planned for 2027 production start

The new car, sleeker than its boxy 1980s predecessor, will “capture the essence of the classic Yugo” with a “futuristic style,” the automaker said.

Toyota expects $1.2 billion tariff hit in April, May to drive 21% profit drop

Toyota forecasts sales to climb 4.7% to 9.8 million vehicles, led by delivery increases in all major markets, including North America, Europe and Japan.

Ferrari, Lamborghini now rely on hybrids for their most powerful supercars

Internal combustion engines alone can't match the power of combining an ICE with a hybrid system, Ferrari engineers say.

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