Trade tensions on the rise

New tariff fears concern auto investors

The prospect of a new round of import tariffs imposed on Chinese goods has hit stock prices on European markets…

Trump rejects EU offer for no auto tariffs

US President Donald Trump appears to have rejected overtures from the EU aimed at removing tariffs on automotive products traded…

US and Mexico reach trade accord

The US and Mexico have announced they have reached agreement in trade negotiations that are part of an effort to…

No local content hike, say foreign automakers with US factories

Ahead of NAFTA talks due to start on Tuesday (21 August), it has emerged foreign-brand vehicle makers with US plants have…

US import tariffs ‘terrify me’ – VDA chief

Bernhard Mattes, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), has warned the US government that US import…

Linamar CEO tears into tariffs

The CEO of Canadian automotive components supplier Linamar has warned that the North American auto industry is potentially facing a…

Top lawmaker urges talks as Trump ramps up China trade war

The US has said it plans another round of new import tariffs on Chinese goods, in retaliation to Beijing's response…

Tesla hikes China prices

Tesla raised prices on its Model X and S cars by over US$20,000 in China, according to media reports. Reuters…

Brexit’s come home – how the costs mount up

This article was originally written on 6th July 2018, with the title 'Brexit's coming home' and primed for publication today,…

Autobiz frets over Trump’s tariffs – the week

If there is one thing the autobiz - from suppliers to OEMs - likes, it's a bit of certainty. Helps…