#automotive-industry

#automotive-industry

Mazda Motor Corp. rolled out a new, flatter version of its logo at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in October that did away with the dimensional, beveled silver chrome effect the logomark used to have in favor of a solid black line. The new M mark is more angular, too, evoking a pair of wings that was first introduced in 1997. The company says it designed the flat new logo for improved visibility, especially in digital environments. That also makes it late to the party.

Farley said Tuesday that he expects the disruption to blue-collar jobs to be a mix of "negatives and positives" and that it ultimately depends on how companies manage the shift. One example: "If you're repairing a Super Duty," he said, referring to one of Ford's pro-grade pickup trucks, "augmented reality AI is a game changer. Just ask my team, they'll tell you. We need to use AI to make those repairs much simpler for people."

Then there are the so-called legacy automakers, such as General Motors and the Volkswagen Group, which are trying hard, stumbling often, and still making some progress. The last group is barely even trying. It includes Toyota and Stellantisboth of which seem far too comfortable selling gas cars and hybrids, but are dabbling in EVs just enough to say that they're in on the transition.

This outlier, rooted in a traditional, old-line industry, has delivered returns that surpass many of its high-flying peers in 2025. Its performance challenges the narrative that only tech can lead in today's market. With a year-to-date gain exceeding 23%, this stock proves that value and resilience can still compete with the sector's biggest names, offering investors a compelling alternative in a tech-heavy portfolio.

The reduction to 15% from the previous 25% was agreed between the two sides on July 22. "Tariff negotiations between Japan and the United States was the top priority for the government and we have put all our effort into achieving an agreement in a best possible way as soon as possible," Ishiba said Friday. "The way it was achieved ... is just excellent."

The United States Commerce Department will impose new tariffs on over 400 products, including wind turbines, mobile cranes, and automotive parts, effective immediately.

Xiaomi will begin selling its electric vehicles in Europe in 2027, marking its first overseas expansion for its successful line of EVs.

Shares of Ford Motor Company lost 3.70% over the past month despite an 18.55% increase this year and a 5.24% dividend yield.

The RSX will be the first model built on Honda's new global EV Platform, kicking off a new era of software-defined vehicles with its Asimo operating system.

Whitmer told President Trump that the economic damage from the tariffs could be severe in Michigan, a state critical to his electoral success.

Lucid Group Inc. stock has sharply declined to $2.18, marking a drop of 28%, while the S&P 500 has increased by 8%. Over five years, its market cap has plummeted nearly 80% to $6.7 billion, reflecting the struggles of small companies in the challenging U.S. electric vehicle sector, which has seen EV sales decrease by 6.3% this quarter.

SK On's research and development chief Park Kisoo expressed optimism about solid-state batteries, stating, 'When the world of solid-state batteries arrives, it will definitely be first applied in pouch-type cells in which we already have a technological edge.' He emphasized this could be a critical tool to compete against Chinese battery manufacturers.

"They're taking our cars," Trump said of Japan in a phone interview broadcast by CNBC on Tuesday. "They're taking the very beautiful Ford F-150, which does very well. And I'm sure we'll do very well there and other things that do very well here, will also do well there."

"Scout Motors, the new SUV brand from Volkswagen Group, has raised controversy with its intention to sell cars directly, leading to lawsuits from VW and Audi dealers..."

Mercedes-Benz plans to introduce 15 all-new or updated electric vehicles within two years, set to complement already unveiled models like the CLA sedan and shooting brake.

Volvo recorded its fifth consecutive drop in global sales in July with 49,273 cars sold, marking a 14% decrease year-over-year.