Editorials

Opinion pieces from the Automotive News Editorial Board
In our opinion: Tax breaks on new-car loans? Every bit helps

Deduction of auto-loan interest may not provide a big lift, but with the tariff-fueled sales frenzy settling down, every bit of positive messaging is welcome.

May 29, 2025 04:16 PM
In our opinion: Our commitment to championing women in the auto industry stronger than ever

Despite the current anti-DE&I sentiment among a number of Americans, the auto industry must continue to develop women to take leadership roles in all aspects of the business.

May 22, 2025 02:00 PM
In our opinion: A less-contentious relationship with China helps U.S. auto industry, but proceed with caution

The possibility of Chinese automakers entering the U.S. retail automotive market and selling less-expensive Chinese-built vehicles poses multiple threats.

May 15, 2025 10:00 AM
Editorial: To avoid sales crisis, CARB states must ease ZEV mandates

The California Air Resources Board must amend its Advanced Clean Car II regulation because consumers, technology and charging infrastructure do not yet support that level of sales.

May 11, 2025 10:00 AM
In our opinion: New federal framework for autonomous vehicle tech should balance progress and safety

If done safely, a new regulatory framework for self-driving vehicles can help the U.S. catch up with China.

May 01, 2025 02:00 PM
In our opinion: Extended auto loan terms are a costly mortgage of industry’s future

Edmunds’ latest analysis of new-vehicle loans should send a shiver up the spines of everyone who relies on the industry for their livelihoods.

April 24, 2025 12:00 PM
In our opinion: Tariffs are cause, rising auto prices are effect

Call it the first fruits of bad policy: On April 14, the average marketed price for a new automobile in the U.S. topped $50,000 for the first time since Dec. 7.

April 17, 2025 02:00 PM
In our opinion: Bipartisan bill to restore tariff sanity deserves wide support

The auto industry must get behind the Trade Review Act of 2025 with all deliberate speed to make it tougher for a president to so disrupt the nation's economy.

April 10, 2025 10:00 AM
In our opinion: To fight tariffs, show consumers their impact on the sticker

We believe the auto industry’s best and most effective answer to this is radical transparency, in the form of a detailed notation that explains exactly what impact the administration’s tariffs have on the selling price of each specific vehicle.

April 03, 2025 12:00 PM
In our opinion: Thwarted dealership cyberattack indicates that lessons from last year have been learned

In light of the recent cybersecurity breach that was prevented, the industry must remain vigilant to prevent another attack like the one in June 2024.

March 27, 2025 10:00 AM
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