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TrueCar to Go Private in $227 Million Buyout Led by Founder

Scott Painter, who started TrueCar in 2005 and took the company public, will return as CEO after the transaction closes.

October 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Canada’s Carney Says US Auto Sector Needs USMCA to Compete

Trump’s tariffs have cast a chill over the Canadian automotive sector, but have also affected U.S.-based companies.

October 9, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Auto Supplier ZF Slashes 7,600 Jobs in Cost-Cutting Push

The measures underscore the pressures on the German auto industry, which is reeling from sluggish demand in Europe, the cost of tariffs and rising competition from Chinese manufacturers.

October 1, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

First Brands Probes Billions of Off-Balance Sheet Financing

The financing fueled investor concerns before the auto parts supplier fell into bankruptcy.

September 30, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Auto Parts Maker First Brands Files for Bankruptcy

The filing caps weeks of turmoil sparked by creditor concern over the auto supplier’s use of opaque off-balance sheet financing.

September 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

US Tariff of 15% on Japan Auto Exports Kicks In Today

The auto sector accounts for the biggest component of Japan’s exports to the U.S. and serves as a pillar of employment and a trendsetter for wage growth.

September 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTCA

McLaren to Open First US Processing Center at Baltimore Port

The 50,000-square-foot processing center will be built at Tradepoint Atlantic in the port, and will be equipped to customize, inspect and prepare McLaren vehicles for distribution.

July 28, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Lower UK-US Car Tariffs Take Effect

U.K. car manufacturers can export to the U.S. under a 10% tariff starting June 30, a reduction from the 25% rate imposed by President Donald Trump on other countries.

June 30, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Mexico Aims to Raise Auto Tariff Exemptions

Mexico wants a greater proportion of each auto built in the country to qualify for U.S. origin status, a move that would lower the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.

April 11, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Watch: Auto Haulers Eye Initial Jack Cooper Tailwind in Weak Market

The collapse of auto hauler Jack Cooper Transport is expected to provide an initial tailwind for other carriers in the sector. Macroeconomic trends promise decrease in capacity as sales fall.  

March 7, 2025