Auto tariff uncertainty is shaking up car buying decisions

Mom spends almost $1,000 on shopping haul - then gov sends her a $372 bill

A MOM was left shocked after she was sent a tariff bill for $372 after a $1,000 shopping haul. The shopper was unexpectedly billed extra for her online orders to take into account the imported goods that are now more expensive. GettyA mom was left shocked after she was sent a tariff bill for $372 after a $1,000 shopping haul.[/caption] AlamyThe chaos surrounding Donald Trump’s tariffs has been ongoing for the large majority of his second term[/c…

Auto tariff uncertainty is shaking up car buying decisions

Edmunds reports that auto tariff uncertainty is affecting buying decisions, with many shoppers adjusting their timelines amid rising prices.

US car imports by state: A $219 billion market under tariff threat

Tariffs are back in the news, and that has both American car buyers and automakers watching closely. In 2024, the U.S. imported $219.5 billion in passenger vehicles, up about 4.4% from the year before. As lawmakers weigh new duties on foreign-made cars and parts, the effects could hit hard, especially in top auto-importing states like […] The post US car imports by state: A $219 billion market under tariff threat appeared first on CheapInsurance…

Used-truck market back to near pre-COVID pricing

Unknowns around tariffs, emissions regulations and other factors have created uncertainty in the used-truck market, according to analysts. The good news? Retail used-truck sales prices have returned to near pre-COVID levels.

Despite tariff uncertainty, dealers bullish about profits and dealership values

In a business environment that seems uncertain and chaotic, auto dealer optimism is rising, according to the latest research from The Presidio Group. Despite concerns about tariffs and their effect on prices and the economy in general, The Presidio Midyear 2025 Dealer Direction Survey found 72% of the dealers surveyed said they expect profitability to stay the same or improve over the next 12 months, up from 65% at the end of last year and far a…

Hyundai, Kia Slash Global EV Prices by Up to $17,000 Amid U.S. Market Uncertainty

Hyundai and Kia are offering discounts of up to $17,000 on their electric vehicle models in several key global markets as part of a broader effort to boost sales outside the United States amid rising trade tensions and looming tariffs. The South Korean carmakers have launched aggressive promotional campaigns across regions including North America, Europe, [...] The post Hyundai, Kia Slash Global EV Prices by Up to $17,000 Amid U.S. Market Uncert…