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Subaru is recalibrating its electrification plans as looming U.S. tariffs, projected to cost the automaker $2.5 billion this fiscal year, disrupt its financial outlook and production strategy, according to CEO Atsushi Osaki during a May 14, 2025, news conference. With global trade uncertainties and shifting U.S. regulations, the Japanese automaker is reassessing investment timelines and…
On May 12, 2025, House Republicans introduced a tax reform bill that could reshape the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) landscape by proposing to eliminate the $7,500 new-vehicle tax credit and $4,000 used-vehicle credit, alongside repealing fuel efficiency rules aimed at boosting zero-emission vehicles. This move, set for discussion in the House Ways and Means Committee,…
On May 13, 2025, Vermont Governor Phil Scott announced a pause on the state’s electric vehicle (EV) sales requirements, citing significant challenges with infrastructure and technology. This decision aligns Vermont with broader concerns about the feasibility of zero-emission vehicle rules, originally pioneered by California and adopted by 11 states, including New York, Maryland, and Massachusetts,
Tesla shareholder Ron Baron, founder of Baron Capital, remains a steadfast supporter of the electric vehicle (EV) giant, projecting a potential 10-fold increase in Tesla’s stock value. Speaking at the Economic Club of New York on May 13, 2025, Baron shared his optimism about Tesla’s future while offering pointed advice for CEO Elon Musk, emphasizing…
Honda has postponed its ambitious $11 billion (C$15 billion) electric vehicle (EV) production hub in Ontario, Canada, for at least two years, citing U.S. tariffs and a slower-than-expected EV market. The decision, announced by CEO Toshihiro Mibe on May 13, 2025, reflects the automaker’s cautious approach to navigating economic and regulatory challenges, according to Automotive…
Nissan Motor Co. is intensifying its turnaround with a drastic restructuring plan, slashing 10,000 additional jobs and closing seven assembly plants worldwide to bolster its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, as announced by CEO Ivan Espinosa on May 13, 2025. This move, part of the new Re:Nissan revival plan, aims to streamline operations and prioritize U.S.-based…
Ford Motor Co. announced on May 13, 2025, that it is eliminating approximately 350 connected-vehicle software jobs in the U.S. and Canada, representing about 5% of its connected-vehicle software team. This move, aimed at boosting efficiency, comes as Ford refines its electric vehicle (EV) and software-defined vehicle strategy to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving…
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Britain’s largest automotive employer, has reported its strongest profits in a decade, reaching $3.14 billion (£2.5 billion) for the 2024-25 financial year, up from $2.77 billion (£2.2 billion) the previous year, despite looming U.S. tariff uncertainties. The Indian-owned automaker, part of Tata Motors, is accelerating its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, preparing…
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