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Canadian used-vehicle prices rise 9% in April as dealers head off tariffs

Impending new-vehicle price hikes helped generate strong demand on both the consumer and wholesale sides of the used market, outpacing a slight decline in cross-border buying.

How Ivan Espinosa’s shock therapy aims to restart Nissan ‘heartbeat’

Nissan's restructuring plan unveiled by new CEO Ivan Espinosa came six weeks after he was tapped to do what his predecessor couldn’t: Make hard decisions and deep cuts.

Stellantis sues wiper supplier it claims ‘extorted’ $47 million, then dismisses case

The maker of Chrysler, Ram, Jeep and Dodge vehicles sued Trico Products, claiming its refusal to ship parts would disrupt production at assembly plants in Sterling Heights, Mich., and Saltillo, Mexico.

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Kurt Nagl, Crains Detroit Business
Toyota to offer third EV with Subaru-built bZ Woodland crossover

The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland is the sister vehicle to the Subaru Trailseeker. It is expected to arrive in U.S. showrooms early next year.

William Porter, noted designer for Pontiac and Buick, dies

Porter's automotive career began at the height of Detroit design, when tail fins and then muscle cars ruled roads, and ended as models were downsized to boost fuel economy and save money.

Toyota overhauls supply chain process, gives 52-week forecasts instead of 13-week

Toyota Motor North America replaced 75 labor-intensive spreadsheets with consolidated, cloud-based forecasting tools expected to be more accurate.

Daily 5 report for May 15: North American production slippage begins, post-tariffs

The North American production decline illustrates the effects tariffs are already having on the industry as automakers respond to rapidly changing trade rules, John Irwin wrote today.

Genesis GV60 Magma spied flexing performance chops at Nürburgring

The first EV from Genesis' performance sub-brand is expected to go on sale in the U.S. at the end of the year.

Dodge building up Charger Daytona’s performance cred with endurance racing, thrill rides

Dodge is on a mission to generate excitement around its first electric vehicle as it tries to redefine what a muscle car can be.

Tariffs dent North American auto output even as automakers weigh more U.S. production

Automakers are expected to produce fewer vehicles in North America because of tariff costs.

Ford F-150 Lightning overtakes Tesla Cybertruck for EV pickup crown in March, Q1

The Tesla Cybertruck was the bestselling EV pickup last year, but Ford's F-150 has claimed that crown, Q1 registration data shows.

Nissan is open to sharing global plants with China’s Dongfeng, CEO says

Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa said his company is willing to help Dongfeng to produce its models outside of China. Dongfeng could avoid import tariffs by using Nissan's global production network.

GMC pumps up 2026 Hummer EV with King Crab off-road mode, faster 0-to-60 mph time

The electric pickup and SUV both will receive a midcycle freshening this year. Pricing and range estimates will be disclosed closer to the start of production at General Motors’ Factory Zero electric vehicle plant in Detroit.

Geely, in leadership shakeup, appoints Zeekr head as new group CEO; Q1 profits jump

The Geely auto group, which includes stakes in Volvo, Lotus, and the maker of London’s ubiquitous black taxis, is coming under pressure from intense competition in China’s car market.

Tesla fires employee who says Elon Musk’s leadership has hurt sales

Tesla fired a worker who started an anti-Elon Musk website and posted that the "damage done to Elon's personal brand is now irreversible" and "has become our burden."

Japanese automakers face $19B hit from Trump’s tariffs

Toyota is likely to be the worst hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Nissan and Honda also expect a big impact.

VW Group names veteran exec Werner Tietz as R&D boss

Werner Tietz, who has played a key role in shaping innovation at brands such as Audi, Porsche, Bentley and Seat, will lead VW Group's efforts to stay competitive in software-defined cars and EVs.

Stellantis delays electrified pickups at Sterling Heights Assembly

Stellantis has further pushed out the launch of the first battery electric Ram pickup truck as automakers shuffle product strategies in response to changing market dynamics.

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Kurt Nagl, Crains Detroit Business
Nissan weighs moving Sentra production from Mexico to U.S. to avoid tariffs

The Sentra compact sedan accounted for nearly 1 out of every 5 Nissans delivered in the U.S. last year.

Jaguar Land Rover will end own-brand China production in reset of Chinese business

Jaguar Land Rover aims to turn around its Chinese business with the new Freelander brand that will use Chery technology.

Lucid would welcome Saudi tariffs to support carmaking ambitions

Saudi-backed electric-vehicle maker Lucid Group Inc. said the kingdom should consider tariffs on foreign cars to boost domestic auto manufacturing and cut reliance on imports.

U.S. consumer finance watchdog scraps Toyota settlement

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has canceled a 2023 settlement with the financing arm of Toyota over allegations the auto giant illegally steered thousands of consumers into costly and unwanted product bundles.

Hope remains that Honda’s Ontario EV plant will be built, despite delay

Honda said it is delaying its scale-up in the community of Alliston, which includes a battery plant and retooled vehicle assembly line, for about two years as it monitors market conditions.

Nissan’s Christian Meunier: Tariffs a chance to ‘accelerate’ U.S. manufacturing

Nissan’s Christian Meunier is tightening corporate spending and shrinking dealer programs.

Subaru rethinks electrification, braces for $2.5 billion tariff impact

The pace of Subaru’s EV rollout and the amount of money it plows into the technology is under review as the company braces for sliding sales and withholds earnings guidance.

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