GM Finally Recognizes California’s Right to Set Emissions Standards

Three years after General Motors backed Trump, the American automaker has changed its tune.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-02-21 07:15 PT

Iowa Senator Says Trump is Inclined to Increase Tariffs on Imported Autos From the EU

U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to move ahead with tariffs on imported vehicles, according to a report by Reuters. The move could prompt the European Union to agree a new trade deal. The Trump administration has targeted luxury European imports from automakers such as Mercedes Benz, BMW and Audi.

FutureCar Staff 2019-02-23 17:10 PT

China to Suspend Tariff Hikes on U.S.-built Cars in 90 Day Truce in the Trade War

China will temporarily suspend additional 25 percent tariffs on U.S.-made vehicles and auto parts the finance ministry said on Friday, following a truce in a trade war between the world’s two largest economies. China agreed to suspend the tariff on 144 U.S. vehicle and auto parts.

FutureCar Staff 2019-01-20 12:41 PT

Automakers Warn U.S. Tariffs Will Raise Prices & Cost Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs

Two major auto trade groups on Wednesday warned the Trump administration that imposing up to 25 percent tariffs on imported vehicles would cost hundreds of thousands of auto industry jobs, dramatically hike prices on vehicles and threaten investment in self-driving technology.

Eric Walz2018-08-03 14:42 PT