Hannah Elliott

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Hannah Elliott

Tariff drama has automakers perplexed and exhausted, plus F1 returns to Miami and Porsche plans a fun surprise. Hi, it’s Hannah Elliott, your Pursuits cars columnist. Are you tired yet of hearing about auto tariffs? Confusion and chaos have reigned since President Trump signed a proclamation on March 26 to implement a 25% tariff on autos and parts imported to the US. Almost every day has brought new carve-outs, or possible extensions and exemptions, and other adjustments to the original decree.

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Hannah Elliott

A last-minute carve-out has salvaged the vintage car business, and shippers’ nerves. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plan has rocked global markets, with every single sector in the S&P 500 ending Friday in deep red. But one turgid addendum issued by US Customs and Border Protection just after his April 2 tariff pronouncement provided relief for those in the collectible car business: Vintage cars would be exempt.

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Hannah Elliott

There’s been a lot of talk lately about station wagons—I mean, a lot considering that they make up around 1% of the overall car market. In the past month, Mercedes-Benz announced a shooting brake version of its all-new CLA, but only for Europe, with more possibly on the way. Audi announced a fresh version of its A6 Avant. Volvo is flirting with doing away with them altogether.

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Hannah Elliott

PursuitsBig Culture ConversationRob Myers could do $1 billion in sales this year, but he doesn’t want to talk about it. Myers, the chairman and CEO of the RM Group of Companies. Source: RM Sotheby’sHow easy or hard was it to use Bloomberg.com today? Share feedbackHave a confidential tip for our reporters?

1 month ago | detroitnews.com | Hannah Elliott

Ola Källenius says the automaker's new, electric CLA sedan will help the company retain customers and attract buyers from other brands.