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APRIL 17, 2025



Senator: Tariffs Will Launch Auto Industry ‘Golden Age’

Sen. Bernie Moreno defies industry outlook, calling tariffs short-term pain, long-term gain at Auto Forum New York.

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Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for April 17

China Cracks Down on Self-Driving Tech; Ford & VW Could Raise Prices; Geely to Sell Lotus to Lotus

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Quick Study: AI Playing Growing Role in Auto Industry

Automakers are using AI to manage customer data and provide a roadmap to solving quality issues and engineer new products. Dealers have an opportunity to deploy AI to improve their operations too, but many are struggling to implement the technology.

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FROM AUTOMOTIVE DIVE
Canada Grants Limited Reprieve on Auto Tariffs
The country will allow a certain amount of U.S.-assembled cars to be imported duty-free provided companies maintain domestic production and investment levels.

Renault Brings SDV Platform to Commercial Vehicles

Three of Renault’s commercial vehicles see the first application of the SDV platform developed by the French automaker’s Ampere electric and technology wing.

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WardsAuto Podcast: Can Public Charging Be Fixed?

One of the big hurdles for consumers looking at buying battery-electric vehicles is the availability and reliability of public charging. ChargePoint, one of the leading charging networks, believes it is on the right track to building confidence in public charging.

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