Thursday, May 1, 2025

April U.S. sales: Hyundai up 19%, Kia up 14% | GM cuts 2025 profit forecast | Aurora’s driverless trucks roll | Slate targets Big Auto with small pickup | Musk likely to remain Tesla CEO | The global race to deploy driver-assistance technology

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Thursday, May 1, 2025

Hyundai up 19%, Kia up 14% in April as consumers buy ahead of expected tariff price jumps

U.S. light-vehicle sales are projected to rise 4.6 percent to 15 percent in April, forecasters say, as consumers lock in prices poised to rise in coming months as tariffs take a toll on supply and selection.

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GM cuts 2025 profit forecast as tariff results in up to $5 billion impact

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Aurora's driverless trucks roll, and self-driving industry gathers momentum

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Is your dealership ready for a safety audit?

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Slate targets Big Auto with small pickup. But do Americans want a DIY EV?

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Elon Musk likely to remain Tesla CEO despite reported tension with board, analyst says

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Ford kills project to develop Tesla-like electronic brain

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Trump eases some tariff pressure; autoworkers speak out

The Trump administration is easing tariffs on much of the industry. The White House summons auto execs for U.S. investment talks. Plus, autoworkers who attended President Trump's rally, and some who were there to protest, talk about how they are feeling about the first 100 days of his second term.

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