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WEEKLY ROUNDUP 🗣️. Don't miss the biggest stories in automotive this past week!. • Trump, Japan reach tariff deal in breakthrough trade agreement. • EPA may revoke emissions threat finding, reshaping climate rules. • Stellantis posts $2.7 billion loss amid weak demand, tariffs

A recent letter from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation to the U.S. Department of Justice has initiated intense backlash within the automotive retail industry. Leonard A. Bellavia - Sr. Partner at Bellavia Blatt, PC unpacks the legal and strategic implications of this move

Volkswagen cuts 2025 forecast as tariffs slash profit 29%. Volkswagen lowered its full-year outlook after second-quarter profit dropped 29%, citing $2 billion in costs from U.S. tariffs and internal restructuring. Operating income missed analyst expectations, falling to €3.83

The 2025 Rolls-Royce Spectre is here redefine electric luxury. Lauren Fix gets behind the wheels of Rolls-Royce’s first all-electric vehicle. Watch to discover why the Spectre is the talk of the automotive world. Watch more here ⤵️ .YouTube: CBT News:

Kia slashes U.S. incentives, reroutes inventory to dodge tariffs. Kia is revamping its U.S. sales strategy to reduce the impact of 25% tariffs on imported vehicles. Instead of raising sticker prices, the company will cut retail incentives—saving an estimated $435 million—and

LG Energy warns of EV demand dip as U.S. tariffs and subsidies tighten. LG Energy Solution more than doubled its profit in Q2—but is warning of a slowdown in U.S. EV demand heading into 2026. The battery giant says looming tariffs and the scheduled end of federal EV subsidies on

Honda launches nationwide insurance platform to deepen post-sale engagement. American Honda Motor Company, Inc. has officially entered the insurance business with the launch of Honda Insurance Solutions, a licensed agency offering auto, home, motorcycle, and RV coverage across

With numerous successful dealership acquisitions during his time as president, @AaronJZeigler knows just what to look for. Hear what factors @ZeiglerAutoGroup takes into account before buying!. Watch the full episode of The Executive Profile here ⤵️. YouTube:

Kia and Stellantis dealers see optimism amid EV mandate rollbacks and market shifts. In the latest episode of Inside Automotive, Chris Roberts, owner of Johnny Roberts Motor, and Tustin Ulrich, the general manager of Roger Kia in Joplin, Missouri discuss market conditions,

Trump Reaffirms Support for Elon Musk Amid Tesla Profit Decline. President Donald Trump clarified Thursday that he has no intention of cutting federal subsidies for Elon Musk’s companies, despite recent speculation. The statement comes after Tesla reported a $1.17 billion drop in

Zeigler Auto Group has grown into one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the country! . 41 locations and 88 franchises across four states 🤯. Hear how @AaronJZeigler's journey into the industry began and the extraordinary growth he's lead since becoming

Aaron Zeigler on building a world-class auto group—one store, one culture, one leader at a time. In this brand new episode of The Executive Profile, Jim Fitzpatrick visits the iconic Ferrari Lake Forest dealership to sit down with @AaronJZeigler, President and CEO of

Toyota Welcomes U.S.–Japan Trade Deal, Avoids $1.2B Tariff Hit. Toyota applauded the recent U.S.–Japan trade agreement, which slashed proposed automotive tariffs from 25% to 15%, averting a potential $1.2 billion impact on its U.S. operations. The automaker emphasized its deep

Global Auto Markets Surge as Trump Secures Japan Trade Deal. Markets cheered as President Donald Trump signed a major trade pact with Japan, locking in a 15% auto tariff—far lower than the punitive rates previously feared. The move sent global auto stocks soaring and eased

Tesla’s Profit Dips as EV Incentives Fade and Deliveries Slow. Tesla’s Q2 net income fell 16% year-over-year to $1.17 billion, driven by a 13.5% drop in deliveries and a major decline in carbon credit revenue. Total revenue slid 12% to $22.5 billion. CEO Elon Musk said tougher

Hyundai’s Profit Falls Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures. Hyundai Motor’s second-quarter operating profit dropped 16% year-over-year to $2.64 billion, with U.S. tariffs costing the automaker over $600 million. Despite the hit, Hyundai is holding firm on its full-year profit guidance for

Fixed ops departments nationwide are facing rising pressure to do more with less. Recognizing this struggle, @CDKGlobal made its Fixed Operations Suite available to non-CDK customers. Kim Saylor, Senior Director of Product Marketing for Fixed Operations at CDK, shares how it's

New U.S.-Japan Trade Deal Could Lower Prices for Japanese Vehicles and Parts. President Donald Trump has announced a new trade agreement with Japan, reducing tariffs on Japanese imports from a threatened 25% to 15%. In exchange, Japan has pledged $550 billion in U.S.

GM Becomes No. 2 EV Seller in the U.S., Thanks to a Dual-Track Strategy. During its Q2 2025 earnings call, General Motors announced it has surpassed all legacy rivals to claim the No. 2 spot in U.S. EV sales—behind only Tesla. With 46,300 EVs sold in the quarter, GM more than