Automotive News Roundup: EV Launches, Tariff Shocks & Market Shifts – July 18, 2025

📰 Top Industry Headlines

1. JLR Pushes EV Launches to 2026

Jaguar Land Rover has delayed the rollout of its upcoming Range Rover and Jaguar electric models to 2026, citing development challenges and market timing shifts YouTube+9dailykanban.com+9MarkLines+9.

2. Stellantis Exits Hydrogen Van Program

Stellantis has officially scrapped its hydrogen fuel-cell light commercial vehicle program but will continue leveraging its traditional internal combustion engines WardsAuto+2WardsAuto+2WardsAuto+2.

3. Subaru Unveils 'Uncharted' EV SUV

Subaru revealed its new compact electric SUV, the Uncharted, a rugged 338 bhp crossover ahead of its 2026 launchdailykanban.com.

4. Tariffs Hammer German Auto Exports to the U.S.

New 25% U.S. import tariffs on EU vehicles have resulted in a 23.5% plunge in German car exports in April-May, prompting automakers like Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz to weigh cost-cutting measures Xinhua News+1The Guardian+1.

5. Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Show Mixed Signals

Wholesale prices slipped 0.7% in early July from June, though still up 2.6% year-over-year. EVs lead gains (+6.8% YoY) while compact cars lag behind WardsAuto.

🚗 New Model & Market Developments

• GMC launches the 2026 Acadia Denali Ultimate, featuring upgraded luxury touches and Super Cruise tech CBT News+1autoevolution+1.

• Rivian expands its East Coast presence by opening an HQ near its upcoming Georgia EV plant CBT News.

• U.S. Commerce ramps up tariffs on Chinese graphite (critical for batteries) to 160%, aiming to protect domestic battery suppliers CBT News.

🔧 Media & Marketing Insights

• Kia’s Sportage X‑Pro ad tops national TV chart for non-luxury auto brands, logging over 200 million impressions—followed closely by Subaru spots featuring dogs and reliability claims WardsAuto.