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Lucid CEO resigns, company seeking permanent successor
COO Marc Winterhoff will lead the EV maker on an interim basis in place of Peter Rawlinson.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 26, 2025 -
Nissan focused on finding new partnerships
With a merger with Honda off the table, the automaker is exploring options to develop new vehicles faster while also reducing costs.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 25, 2025 -
Rivian reports record-high gross profit of $170M in Q4
The company cited improvements in variable costs, higher revenue per vehicle and a reduction in fixed costs.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 25, 2025 -
CEO confidence surges to three-year high, Conference Board says
CEOs and CFOs have grown more confident despite a lack of clarity in federal regulation, trade, immigration and taxation under the Trump administration.
By Jim Tyson • Feb. 24, 2025 -
Honda exec says US tariffs could cause over a 20B yen impact
The automaker is considering shifting some vehicle production from Mexico and Canada into the U.S. to avoid costly import duties.
By Eric Walz • Updated March 3, 2025 -
A look at 2025: Where 5 major auto manufacturing projects stand
Slower EV adoption and a new Trump administration have automakers seeking greater flexibility for some of their major U.S. investments.
By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 21, 2025 -
GM confident it can mitigate tariffs
CFO Paul Jacobson believes the automaker’s experience dealing with past crises, including the pandemic, will help it find solutions.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 20, 2025 -
Forget the company car. Top earners want remote work.
Competition for the highest paying remote jobs is greatest in the business development, sales and marketing fields, a Ladders report found.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 20, 2025 -
Honda posts positive US sales growth in Q3, but global declines impact profit
Across all of its business units, Honda reported that its revenue declined by 3.1% year over year in the first nine months of the fiscal year ending in March.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 19, 2025 -
Nissan weighing production shift to mitigate tariffs
The automaker may move some production to Japan to reduce the impact of a 25% blanket import duty, according to CEO Makoto Uchida.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 19, 2025 -
Trump says auto tariffs are coming April 2
The president suggested a 25% duty on those imports, fueling uncertainty for automakers already bracing for steel, aluminum and country-specific tariffs.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated Feb. 19, 2025 -
Trump orders reciprocal tariffs on all countries
“In other words, they charge us a tax or tariff, and we charge them the exact same tax,” the president said Thursday.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Feb. 13, 2025 -
Honda, Nissan officially end merger talks
The two automakers said they would continue a strategic partnership focused on "the era of intelligence and electrified vehicles."
By Edwin Lopez , Larry Avila , Eric Walz • Feb. 13, 2025 -
Ford taps finance VP as new CFO
Sherry House will move into the CFO role as planned after joining the automaker in June, when she inked a $4.5 million signing bonus as part of her compensation package.
By Grace Noto • Feb. 12, 2025 -
Jack Cooper shutting down after losing automaker contracts
Ford Motor Co. and General Motors ended agreements with the vehicle carrier, according to a spokesperson for the hauler.
By David Taube • Feb. 11, 2025 -
GM weighs production shifts, sourcing reviews to mitigate tariffs
CFO Paul Jacobson said it has multiple playbooks to help offset impact of higher costs throughout its supply chain.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 7, 2025 -
Nearly 3 in 4 workers say they can only meet their basic living expenses
And just shy of 3 in 10 workers have assumed debt to cover their living expenses, Resume Now found.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 7, 2025 -
Toyota reports an operating profit decline of nearly 28% in Q3
The automaker cited investments in new growth areas, labor costs and a challenging market environment for the drop in profits.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 6, 2025 -
Nissan, Honda merger talks still on — for now
Despite reports of a potential end to merger talks, the two automakers confirmed that discussions are ongoing and the companies may reveal more details by mid-February.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 5, 2025 -
Stellantis names new CEO for Jeep
Bob Broderdorf takes over for Antonio Filosa as the automaker continues its global C-suite shakeup.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 5, 2025 -
Nissan offers buyouts as US production scales back
The automaker plans to cut shifts at its Smyrna, Tennessee and Canton, Missouri plants.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2025 -
Tesla’s Q4 automotive revenue declines 8% YoY
Company executives said Tesla made significant investments to spur its next wave of growth, including vehicle manufacturing capabilities and AI training.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 31, 2025 -
Consumer car buying satisfaction reaches record high in 2024
Better digital tools, integration of online and in-person shopping and transparent pricing drove higher satisfaction marks, according to Cox Automotive.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 30, 2025 -
GM expects to save $1B by shutting down Cruise robotaxi
The automaker anticipates its Super Cruise hands-free driving feature will drive EV interest.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 29, 2025 -
Mitsubishi weighs decision to be part of Honda, Nissan merger
As talks between the automakers continue, analysts say a combination makes sense but may face hurdles, including short-term financial hardship.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 29, 2025