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May 5, 2025 | GM names new North America chief; Stephens’ Jeff Lick on tariff retail impacts May 05, 2025

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General Motors names a new chief for North America. Jaguar restarts shipments to the U.S. after its tariff pause. Plus, Jeff Lick of Stephens talks about the state of the retail side of the auto industry amid tariffs and shifting economic outlooks.

May 4, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Akio Toyoda exclusive interview Part 2 May 04, 2025

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In this final portion of their interview, Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda and Automotive News Asia Editor Hans Greimel discuss President Trump’s tariffs, what they mean for the automaker and more.

May 3, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Akio Toyoda exclusive interview Part 1 May 03, 2025

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Toyota Motor Corp. Chairman Akio Toyoda sits down for an exclusive interview with Automotive News Asia Editor Hans Greimel. In this first part of the conversation, they discuss the company’s history and the future of the Toyoda family’s leadership of the world’s largest automaker.

May 2, 2025 | GM slashes Oshawa truck production; how tax refunds can boost service drives May 02, 2025

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General Motors is slashing production at its Oshawa Assembly Plant in Ontario, citing “the evolving trade environment.” Revenue slips for North America’s top supplier. Plus, Tully Williams of Niello Company and Cox Automotive’s Skyler Chadwick talk about how service departments can convince customers to spend their tax refunds on car repairs.

May 1, 2025 | GM could take $5 billion tariff hit; Cox Automotive analyzes Trump’s changes May 01, 2025

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General Motors says tariffs could have up to a $5 billion impact this year as it cuts its 2025 profit forecast. Ford CEO Jim Farley says Trump’s import duty changes don’t do enough. Plus, Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and the company’s executive analyst, Erin Keating, talk about the likely impacts of the latest tariff moves on the industry.

April 30, 2025 | Trump eases some tariff pressure; autoworkers speak out Apr 30, 2025

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The Trump administration is easing tariffs on much of the industry. The White House summons auto execs for U.S. investment talks. Plus, autoworkers who attended President Trump’s rally, and some who were there to protest, talk about how they are feeling about the first 100 days of his second term.

April 29, 2025 | Trump looks to ease tariff pain; Sino Auto Insights’ Tu Le Apr 29, 2025

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President Trump aims to ease tariff burdens for U.S. automakers. General Motors’ earnings drop as import duties spoil the company’s 2025 guidance. Plus, Tu Le, managing director of Sino Auto Insights, talks about what he saw last week at the Shanghai auto show in China.

April 28, 2025 | Porsche said to stop dealer shipments; EV angst easing Apr 28, 2025

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Porsche dealers say they have not received shipments of new vehicles from U.S. ports for several weeks. Nissan is upping U.S. Rogue production by 56 percent. Plus, McKinsey partners Philipp Kampshoff and Patrick Hertzke talk about the company’s new consumer pulse survey that suggests more EV drivers are happy with their choice.

April 27, 2025 | Bonus episode: Subaru Canada CEO Tomohiro Kubota on cutting U.S. imports Apr 27, 2025

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Tomohiro Kubota, CEO of Subaru Canada, talks about shaking up the company’s mix of imports from assembly plants in the U.S. and Japan amid tariffs. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Molly Boigon discusses the political environment surrounding automotive trade.

April 26, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Level setting on tariffs Apr 26, 2025

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Automotive News Staff Reporter John Irwin talks about the latest tariff news and what to expect when rules about parts duties roll out in the coming days.

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