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FEBRUARY 04, 2025



Trump Dials Back Tariffs, But Fear of North American Trade Barriers Remains

“If the tariffs are implemented the main effect would be a price increase for consumers, which could lead to a reduction in demand,” auto industry consultant Thomas Karig tells WardsAuto.

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Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Feb. 4

VW Dealers Sue to Block Scout’s Direct Sales; Ford to Launch Maverick EV; Honda Cuts EV Orders from GM

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Robotaxi, ADAS Growth Fueled by Falling Tech Costs

McKinsey says declining technology costs and higher costs of personal-vehicle ownership will escalate robotaxi and ADAS adoption. It says market capitalization of ADAS companies it follows jumped 169% from March 2023 to March 2024.

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Stellantis C-Suite Clear-out for Post-Tavares Era

Executive reshuffle seen as driving distance between the new executive and the Carlos Tavares regime.

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Toyota Launches European SME Plan Under U.S. Tariff Threat

Automaker's European business hopes to bolster its domestic supply chain capabilities as it steels itself against punitive tariffs being threatened by the Trump Admin.

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FROM AUTOMOTIVE DIVE