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Top 10 U.S. Automotive News Headlines - July 22, 2025

Tariffs, tech, and transition — this month’s U.S. automotive headlines hit hard. From GM’s AI-powered operations and Q2 earnings pivot, to Stellantis absorbing $350M in tariff losses, the industry is reshaping fast. EV ambitions falter as legacy automakers delay projects, while fresh contenders like Slate Auto surge with a $28K electric pickup that’s drawing major attention. Meanwhile, Volvo pushes back on U.S. tariffs, and AutoCanada exits the U.S. market amid cyber and performance concerns. Get the full breakdown of the Top 10 stories driving the future of American mobility — including smart manufacturing, dealership shakeups, and the growing tension between innovation and global trade policy.

7/21/20252 min read

🇺🇸 Top 10 U.S. Automotive News Headlines

  1. GM Q2 Earnings Preview: Tariffs & EV Tax Credits in Focus
    GM readies its Q2 results amid new import tariffs and the looming phase-out of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, with potential for both sales spikes and slowdowns Reuters+2Barron's+2Business Insider+2.

  2. Stellantis Sheds $350M on Tariffs, Trump's Trade Policy Hits Hard
    Stellantis reveals a $2.7 billion H1 loss, with U.S. import duties costing it over $350 million and prompting significant production and shipment cuts The Times+2Reuters+2New York Post+2.

  3. Tariff Talk: U.S. Tariffs Threatening Vehicle Prices & Global Trade
    Analysts warn Trump-era tariffs may inflate car prices by up to 15%, disrupt supply chains, and squeeze consumer budgets Barron'sReuters.

  4. Stellantis Faces €2.3B Loss Over Tariff Fallout
    Global losses intensify as Stellantis forecasts escalating damage from trade barriers, slashing output and rethinking its hydrogen plans WIRED+11The Times+11Reuters+11.

  5. Smart Dealership Shake-Up: AutoCanada Exits U.S. with $60M Sale
    AutoCanada sells most of its U.S. footprint (13 of 17 dealerships), citing poor performance and cybersecurity concerns The Sun.

  6. GM Integrates AI Across Auto Operations
    GM’s Factory Zero deploys AI in manufacturing, predictive maintenance, marketing, and EV infrastructure planning Wikipedia+15Business Insider+15Barron's+15.

  7. Slate Auto’s Budget EV Truck Sparks Interest
    Slate Auto’s upcoming ~ $27–28K EV pickup draws 100,000+ reservations and targets diverse buyer groupscars.usnews.com+15Business Insider+15caranddriver.com+15.

  8. EV Project Cancellations Stall Growth
    Major automakers like Honda, Nissan, Mercedes, and Ford delay or cancel EV programs, signaling an industry reassessment Wikipedia+7WIRED+7MotorTrend+7.

  9. Volvo CEO Lobbies EU to Drop Tariffs on U.S. Vehicles
    Volvo’s boss calls U.S. car import duties “unnecessary” and warns of shrinking U.S. profits Wikipedia+2The Sun+2New York Post+2.

  10. Strong U.S. Auto Sales in Q2 but Tariff Risks Ahead
    Q2 sales saw growth—GM +7%, Ford +14%—but industry braces for a slowdown as tariffs inflate prices and exhaust pent-up demand Barron's+3Reuters+3motorintelligence.com+3.

🔍 Key Takeaways

  • Tariff Turmoil: Trade policies are the dominant theme, deeply affecting OEM profits, production strategy, and consumer pricing.

  • EV Market Transitioning: Companies reassess EV commitments in light of shifting consumer demand and policy headwinds.

  • Tech Shift: General Motors' adoption of AI underscores innovation as a means to improve manufacturing and customer engagement.

  • Emerging EV Options: New entrants like Slate Auto’s affordable electric truck show continued expansion of the EV landscape.

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