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Environment minister says consumer rebates for EVs will return

1 week ago | autonews.com | Michael Martinez |Molly Boigon |John Irwin

Between May 2019 and January 2025, the federal government spent nearly $3 billion on the EV rebate program for more than half a million new passenger vehicles.
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa set to receive up to $10.2 million in compensation in 2025

3 weeks ago | autonews.com | Peter Sigal |Michael Martinez |Gail Kachadourian Howe |Larry P. Vellequette

Curb on rare earth exports could be more disruptive than microchip shortageTrade groups and automotive executives are sounding the alarm that a curb on rare earth metals from China could lead to production disruptions worse than the microchip shortage.
Chevy Silverado buyer charged with killing bicyclist while driving off dealership lot

3 weeks ago | autonews.com | Nick Bunkley |Michael Martinez |Gail Kachadourian Howe |Larry P. Vellequette

Curb on rare earth exports could be more disruptive than microchip shortageTrade groups and automotive executives are sounding the alarm that a curb on rare earth metals from China could lead to production disruptions worse than the microchip shortage.
Pinewood to buy Lithia’s share of joint dealership software company for $76.5M

3 weeks ago | autonews.com | John Huetter |Michael Martinez |Gail Kachadourian Howe |Larry P. Vellequette

Curb on rare earth exports could be more disruptive than microchip shortageTrade groups and automotive executives are sounding the alarm that a curb on rare earth metals from China could lead to production disruptions worse than the microchip shortage.
Jeep Compass compact SUV gains size, adds EV in bid to increase sales

1 month ago | autonews.com | Andrea Malan |Michael Martinez |Terry Kosdrosky

The expected tariff cost is significantly lower than the $4 billion to $5 billion crosstown rival General Motors estimates, which Ford attributes to its higher mix of U.S.-built vehicles.
Billionaire Norman Braman plans skyscrapers on Miami dealership campus

1 month ago | autonews.com | Nick Bunkley |Urvaksh Karkaria |Michael Martinez |Kurt Nagl

Automakers would also not be responsible for other tariffs on aluminum and steel, said a White House official on Monday night.
Citroen C5 Aircross gains space, EV powertrain for 2nd generation

2 months ago | autonews.com | Peter Sigal |Urvaksh Karkaria |Michael Martinez |Kurt Nagl

Automakers would also not be responsible for other tariffs on aluminum and steel, said a White House official on Monday night.
GM’s retooled Orion plant won’t launch as all-EV factory amid changing plans

2 months ago | autonews.com | Kurt Nagl |Urvaksh Karkaria |Michael Martinez

Automakers would also not be responsible for other tariffs on aluminum and steel, said a White House official on Monday night.
Accelerate Auto forges ahead despite shifting tide against DEI

2 months ago | autonews.com | Grace Macaluso |Urvaksh Karkaria |Kurt Nagl |Michael Martinez

Porsche, like its stablemate Audi, is holding vehicles at the port before the point in the import process when tariffs are applied, multiple sources say.
Driving Euro-spec Cupras ahead of brand’s U.S. arrival, here’s what I learned

2 months ago | autonews.com | Jack Walsworth |Urvaksh Karkaria |Kurt Nagl |Michael Martinez

Porsche, like its stablemate Audi, is holding vehicles at the port before the point in the import process when tariffs are applied, multiple sources say.