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bloomberg.com - Jenny Leonard - German Auto Group Urges De-Escalation in US-EU Tariff Dispute
German Auto Group Urges De-Escalation in US-EU Tariff Dispute
Bloomberg

Germany's automotive industry pleaded for an urgent de-escalation in the tariff dispute between the US and the European Union and called for immediate talks between the two sides after President Donald Trump said he would increase auto tariffs on…

rediff.com - REDIFF MONEY - Wow Cars At China Auto Show!
Wow Cars At China Auto Show!
Rediff.com

Glimpses from Beijing's Auto China exhibition reveal the rapid evolution of electric, autonomous and futuristic mobility. From cutting-edge EVs to flying cars and robotaxis, global and Chinese automakers showcased their latest innovations. Beijing…

marketwatch.com - MarketWatch Automation - O'Reilly Automotive Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
MarketWatch

Shares of O'Reilly Automotive Inc. ORLY slid 2.75% to $96.67 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.29% to 7,230.12 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA…

pbs.org - Josh Boak, Associated Press - WATCH: Trump says he raised tariffs on autos from EU to 25%
WATCH: Trump says he raised tariffs on autos from EU to 25%
PBS

Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had agreed to the trade deal last July. It set a tariff ceiling of 15% on most goods, though the Supreme Court this year ruled against the legal authority that Trump had used to charge…

techradar.com - Leon Poultney - 'Light years ahead of the rest of the world': China shows off the future of EV batteries at the Beijing Auto Show - as CATL and BYD race to cut charging times down to just five minutes
'Light years ahead of the rest of the world': China shows off the future of EV batteries at the Beijing Auto Show - as CATL and BYD race to cut charging times down to just five minutes
TechRadar

BYD and CATL are embroiled in a race to cut charging times Fast-charging dominated this year's Beijing Auto Show Charge times as little as 6.5 minutes are currently being touted This year's Beijing Auto Show proved the perfect opportunity for China…

bloomberg.com - Trump: Still Looking at Spirit Air, Hikes EU Auto Tariffs to 25%
Trump: Still Looking at Spirit Air, Hikes EU Auto Tariffs to 25%
Bloomberg

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koreatimes.co.kr - Reuters - Trump's tariffs on EU autos show US to be unreliable, says EU trade chair
Trump's tariffs on EU autos show US to be unreliable, says EU trade chair
The Korea Times

BRUSSELS — U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to increase tariffs on cars from the EU shows that the U.S. is an unreliable trading partner, EU parliament's trade committee chair Bernd Lange said on Friday. 'This latest move…

nypost.com - Associated Press - Alex Zanardi, auto racing champion-turned-Paralympian, dead at 59 after life-altering accidents
Alex Zanardi, auto racing champion-turned-Paralympian, dead at 59 after life-altering accidents
New York Post

Alex Zanardi, the Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist whose career was marked by two life-altering accidents, has died. He was 59. Zanardi's family announced his death on Saturday, saying that he passed away on Friday…

t3.com - Chris Hall - UK Volvo drivers get Gemini at last - as part of their Android Automotive experience
UK Volvo drivers get Gemini at last - as part of their Android Automotive experience
T3

Volvo has confirmed the roll-out of the Gemini update for its Android Automotive cars. The update will come to models built from 2020 on, allowing for more natural conversations with Google's AI voice assistant. Volvo has confirmed that it has…

newswire.ca - Go Auto - Go Auto Acquires Lone Star Mercedes-Benz, Marking First Mercedes-Benz Store in Canada
Go Auto Acquires Lone Star Mercedes-Benz, Marking First Mercedes-Benz Store in Canada
CNW

CALGARY, AB, May 1, 2026 /CNW/ - Go Auto is proud to announce the acquisition of Lone Star Mercedes-Benz in Calgary, AB, which will now operate as Mercedes-Benz South Calgary. This milestone represents Go Auto's first Mercedes-Benz dealership in…

indianexpress.com - Editorial - Marathi mandate for auto, taxi drivers is bad politics, bad economics
Marathi mandate for auto, taxi drivers is bad politics, bad economics
The Indian Express

Days after announcing its ill-conceived decision to make basic Marathi-language proficiency mandatory for all auto and taxi drivers from May 1, the Maharashtra government extended the deadline to August 15. The move is a minor concession, coming…

straitstimes.com - Trump says he will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25%
Trump says he will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25%
The Straits Times

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said on May 1 he would increase tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25 per cent, saying the bloc had not complied with its trade deal with Washington. 'Based on the fact the European Union is…

fortune.com - Josh Boak - Trump says he'll hike EU auto tariffs to 25%, jolting a world economy that really didn't need it
Trump says he'll hike EU auto tariffs to 25%, jolting a world economy that really didn't need it
Fortune

President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25%, a move that could jolt the world economy at a fragile moment. Trump said in a social media post that the EU…

thecentersquare.com - Brett Rowland - Trump threatens new EU auto taxes that could drive up prices
Trump threatens new EU auto taxes that could drive up prices
The Center Square

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on European Union cars and trucks to 25%, accusing the EU of violating a trade agreement the bloc says lost its legal foundation after the U.S. Supreme Court struck…

marketbeat.com - Sonic Automotive Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Sonic Automotive Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat

Sonic Automotive NYSE: SAH reported first-quarter 2026 results highlighted by record revenue and gross profit, while management emphasized strength in fixed operations, improving performance at EchoPark, and continued momentum in its Powersports…

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