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Whitmer warns of worsening auto industry under Trump's tariff strategy

Canadian Factory, Wholesale Sales Dented by Auto Industry Weakness

OTTAWA—A slump by Canada's auto industry in November as a semiconductor shortage weighed on activity hit sales by factories and wholesalers and threatens to hold back economic growth in the final quarter of last year. Manufacturing shipments…

Global Automotive Outlook: Predictions For 2026

Having closely followed the automotive industry for over 32 years, I'm truly amazed at how much it has changed over the past decade. It's incredible to think how the transition to Electric vehicles has altered the global industry landscape ushering…

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warns of worsening auto industry under Trump's tariff strategy

DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer offered a contrasting view of manufacturing in Detroit Thursday, two days after President Donald Trump defended his tariff strategy in the Motor City. Whitmer, a term-limited Democrat who is in…

At Detroit auto show, spotlight dims for EVs

DETROIT -- At the North American International Auto Show, tires squeal as gearheads put shiny new vehicles through their paces on a pair of indoor tracks that sprawl across the event space. One of those tracks used to be set aside exclusively for…

Auto industry reverses globalization course, pivots to localization

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Brena Noble, bnoble@detroitnews.com The era of the automotive industry as a global business is over, Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley said from the floor of the Detroit Auto Show in the wake of diverging…

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warns of worsening auto industry under Trump's tariff strategy

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warns of worsening auto industry under Trump's tariff strategy That. And not to mention tariffs, which have taken *** terrible toll. manufacturing in America has contracted for 9 straight months. Now tariffs have…

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warns of worsening auto industry under Trump's tariff strategy

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warns of worsening auto industry under Trump's tariff strategy Updated: 2:56 PM EST Jan 15, 2026 Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warns of worsening auto industry under Trump's tariff strategy Updated: 2:56 PM EST Jan…

'Euphoria' Season 3 Is Now 'Grand Theft Auto' Meets 'Breaking Bad'

Euphoria season 3 is…going some places. A while ago, it seemed like the season was never actually going to come together, but eventually, the now much-more-famous cast reunited to film what appears to be a final season, and it has now gotten…

Car Buyers Are Stretching Auto Loans Longer-And That Can Cost More Than It Seems

More than one in five car loans now run seven years or longer. Longer loan terms may reduce monthly payments, but they also increase the total cost and the risk. If you can't pay off your car loan within five years, you may want to consider a…

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Buttigieg: Trump has figuratively been giving auto workers the finger for some time

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticized President Trump for flipping off a factory worker during a tour of a Ford F-150 plant in Michigan this week, but said it was consistent with Trump's policies toward the industry's workforce.

Uncertain future of tariffs plague Detroit Auto Show going into 2026

Tariffs are on everyone's mind at the Detroit Auto Show, leaving many feeling uncertain about the future. As shiny cars steal the spotlight, signifying the latest and greatest in the automotive industry, there is a real push to continue the…

The best auto tech you probably missed from CES 2026

It's no secret that in recent years, CES has turned into a bit of an automotive show, with car manufacturers, suppliers, and partners displaying the latest in infotainment, autonomous driving, and EV tech. At this year's CES, the automotive focus…

Trump's Auto Jobs Record Looks Nothing Like What He Claimed in Detroit

This article is for subscribers only. Thanks for reading Hyperdrive, Bloomberg's newsletter on the future of cars. For a weekly roundup of industry news, sign up for Auto Monitor, coming soon. “So we're at a Ford 150 plant,” Donald…