US refinance boom highlights shifting dynamics in car finance
The latest State of the Automotive Finance Market Report: Q2 2025 from Experian points to a sharp rise in refinancing…
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US tariffs tighten screws on Japanese and South Korean captive finance
As US auto tariffs bite and global competition intensifies, the finance arms of Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, and Kia must…
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Q&A with BMI’s Santiago Arieu on the magnet crisis disrupting global auto production
The introduction of a new licensing system by China, now slowing the export of rare earth elements, has sent a…
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China’s rare earth clampdown strains global auto production
BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, reports mounting strain across the global automotive industry amid new rare earth export restrictions introduced…
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UK auto sector faces mixed signals as Trump softens US tariffs on car parts
UK carmakers and dealers are weighing the implications of a partial reprieve from US tariffs after President Donald Trump signed…
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UK signals willingness to cut tariffs on US cars in bid for Trump trade deal
The UK government is exploring tariff concessions on American-made vehicles as it seeks to protect key exports from proposed US…
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Tariff hikes set to disrupt global auto sector: Fitch
Fitch Ratings has warned that a potential increase in US tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, the European Union and…
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US tariffs could add up to $12,000 to new car prices
The imposition of 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican vehicle imports, alongside new 20% duties on Chinese auto products, is…
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US and European carmakers face urgent NPD timelines challenge
US and European car manufacturers must drastically overhaul their new product development (NPD) timelines to remain competitive against rapidly advancing…
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What could a Kamala Harris presidency mean for automotive?
With President Joe Biden stepping down from the presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, the future of US…