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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Dodge Charger Daytona EV Owner Shares How Unreliable It Is
Read the full story on The Auto Wire The Dodge Charger Daytona EV has been plagued with problems and one owner's story is a perfect example. He took to an owner's group on social media to share a story that's similar to others we've heard, although his is maybe a little the guy's frustrating ordeal with a brand new electric car clearly shows why so many are steering clear of these things. They're huge problems on wheels and it seems so many are uninterested in them, Dodge not only canceled the R/T model, it has suspended production for all 2026 models until who knows when. Posting in the Facebook group Dodge Charger Daytona EV, a guy named Micheal Darovec says his Scat Pack, which thankfully he's leasing, has already had three bricking episodes. That means the vehicle will just not start or do anything, requiring servicing to get it functioning again. Even worse, 2,300 miles later he said it bricked again, requiring it be towed on a flatbed wrecker. To do that with a disabled EV requires the tow truck operator to put the tires on something that will slide along the ground since there's no way to put the transmission into neutral. According to Darovec, he had to fight with Dodge to have the EV towed to the dealership from which he leased it, bearing some of the cost himself. We're guessing he wasn't confident in the nearest dealer service department knowing how to fix the electric car, perhaps from past experience. After a diagnostic, the Dodge Charger EV apparently had 36 error codes. Darovec says the solution 'is not an update' since that many error codes constitutes 'complete computer failure.' However, the dealer seems to have not old him what the end solution will be, probably because of the complexity of the problem. We keep hearing horror stories of these 'electric muscle cars' bricking, stranding owners and leading to nightmare service visits at dealerships. Is there any wonder Dodge is bringing the Hemi V8 back? Image via Micheal Darovec/Facebook Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Auto Industry, Consumers Brace for Global Tariff Fallout
Automaker trade groups call for high-level negotiations between political leaders as tariffs upend markets and usher in a new era of uncertainty. US automakers have publicly remained silent on issue of 25% auto tariffs and the new "reciprocal" tariffs, though the first effects from this week's announcement are already being felt at home. Auto dealers in the US faced an uptick of shoppers seeking to buy existing vehicles before the tariffs kick in, though the longer-term effects of the tariffs remained uncertain for dealer inventories in the coming months. As the European Union and other major US trade partners raced to respond to the Trump administration's "reciprocal" tariffs, formally announced on April 2, foreign automakers and other heavy industries faced a starkly different world than on Monday of this week. But the first effects on jobs materialized on this side of the Atlantic. Stellantis plans to lay off some 900 workers, at least temporarily, in the wake of the announcements of the new tariffs, and will also halt production at two plants in Canada and Mexico, one of which produces the new Dodge Charger Daytona EV. An additional 4,500 workers in Canada are expected to be laid of as well, as soon as Monday, April 7. The new tariffs drew sharp reactions from some domestic trade groups representing auto manufacturers and suppliers, even though the newly announced "reciprocal" levies wouldn't be added to the 25% vehicle import duties revealed earlier. "The stakes for manufacturers could not be higher. Many manufacturers in the United States already operate with thin margins," said National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons in response to the tariffs announced on April 2. "The high costs of new tariffs threaten investment, jobs, supply chains and, in turn, America's ability to outcompete other nations and lead as the preeminent manufacturing superpower." US automakers themselves, however, largely stayed silent on the issue of the new "reciprocal" tariffs, avoiding direct statements regarding the measures, and for the most part only issuing internal communications to dealers in regards to inventory. The UAW issued a formal statement last week sounding a positive note in regards to the 25% tariffs on vehicles announced earlier in March, but has not addressed the new "reciprocal" tariffs. "We applaud the Trump administration for stepping up to end the free trade disaster that has devastated working class communities for decades," UAW President Shawn Fain said in a statement on March 26. "Ending the race to the bottom in the auto industry starts with fixing our broken trade deals, and the Trump administration has made history with today's actions. "With these tariffs, thousands of good-paying blue collar auto jobs could be brought back to working-class communities across the United States within a matter of months, simply by adding additional shifts or lines in a number of underutilized auto plants," a statement from UAW added. The new "reciprocal" tariffs announced this week also drew swift reactions from trade groups representing European automakers, some of which have no US manufacturing presence to soften the impact of the new levies. "The announced imposition of a 10% tariff on all UK products exported to the US, whilst less than other major economies, is another deeply disappointing and potentially damaging measure," said Mike Hawes, chief executive of the UK-based Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders. "Our cars were already set to attract a punitive 25% tariff overnight and other automotive products are now set to be impacted immediately. These tariff costs cannot be absorbed by manufacturers, thus hitting US consumers who may face additional costs and a reduced choice of iconic British brands, whilst UK producers may have to review output in the face of constrained demand." British brands, traditionally representing smaller-volume luxury automakers, are expected to be particularly affected by the 25% auto tariffs, with Land Rover, Mini, Jaguar, and others having maintained a manufacturing footprint primarily in the UK, even while their corporate parents reside elsewhere. Not only will vehicles produced in Europe and elsewhere be affected by the administration's latest actions, but the tariffs are also expected to have an effect on vehicles produced in the US for export. And in this case, both US and foreign automakers will be feel the fallout, trade groups warned. Some notable examples of the former include Mercedes-Benz and BMW plants in the southern states that produce SUVs for North America and for export elsewhere in the world—a significant category by transparent volume. The auto tariffs, which will also cover imports of spare parts produced by suppliers, sparked calls for negotiations by individual countries and automakers, though a concrete strategy for bargaining with the US administration that might immediately bear fruit remained hard to find. A single strategy for addressing the tariffs is unlikely to emerge, as different automakers now face very different challenges, but US automakers face their most immediate hurdles with Canadian and Mexican plants and suppliers. When it comes to auto parts, the tariffs on imported components are set to go into effect on May 5. "European automakers are committed to being active in the US, making an important contribution to the US economy, accounting for around half a million jobs across the auto sector, exporting over 750,000 vehicles to the US in 2024, and actively investing in local communities to foster economic prosperity," said Sigrid de Vries, Director General of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association. "We urge our leaders to meet urgently so that they can find a solution to any issues preventing free and fair trade between historic allies and allow the EU-US relationship to flourish once again." US automakers' main exposure to tariffs will be reflected not only in the cost of parts, but also through assembly of domestic-branded vehicles in Canada and Mexico, with the latter having seen a factory building boom over the past decade that attracted US and European brands alike. Uncertainty over implementation of the tariffs could cause cargo back-ups on the borders with Canada and Mexico, it is feared, and also in US ports as automakers adjust shipping schedules. The good news for Canada and Mexico trade, if any, is that it is exempt from the baseline 10% tariff. The more granular effects of the tariffs have yet to be felt by auto dealers and consumers, as dealers are currently sitting on a supply of vehicles that were delivered weeks or months earlier. So price hikes, even though they are on the way, won't hit dealerships right away. Auto dealers have already begun to feel an uptick in the numbers of vehicle shoppers eager to buy cars and trucks ahead of the tariffs—a trend that may persist while pre-tariff inventory lasts—with used cars also predicted to see a bump in retail prices as a result. The spring and summer car shopping season, therefore, could see two separate populations of pre-tariff and post-tariff new vehicles, as well as stronger demand for off-lease used cars. Are the tariffs, if they persist for months, likely to affect your vehicle purchase plans or their timing this year? Let us know in the comments below.
Forbes
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Here's What Will Cost More After Trump's Tariffs: Coffee, Cars—And Possibly A $2,300 iPhone
The price tag for Apple's iPhones may increase by more than 40% after President Donald Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trade partners, analysts said Thursday, as Trump's trade policies will likely increase prices across several imported goods, including new cars, coffee, chocolate and other products. President Donald Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trade partners, a move that ... More will likely impact several industries. Trump, in an address Wednesday, announced tariffs across several countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Pacific, with a baseline tariff of 10% (see a full list of countries impacted by tariffs). Get Forbes Breaking News Text Alerts: We're launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day's headlines. Text 'Alerts' to (201) 335-0739 or sign up here. Prices will likely increase on products sold by U.S.-based companies as they pay taxes on imported foreign goods, though it's not immediately clear which prices would be directly impacted or how each company would respond to tariffs. Under 25% tariffs previously announced for goods manufactured in Mexico and Canada, prices for some products may increase as more markets are impacted. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday that Canada will match 25% tariffs on all vehicles imported from the U.S. not subject to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. The tariffs will not impact auto parts 'because we know the benefits of our integrated production system,' Carney said, adding Canada is 'developing a framework for auto producers to avoid our counter tariffs, as long as they maintain their production and investment in Canada.' Stellantis will pause production at two assembly plants in Canada and Mexico in response to Trump's auto tariffs, according to a company memo obtained by CNBC. About 900 U.S.-based employees will reportedly be temporarily laid off as a result. Stellantis relies on a Canadian plant to manufacture Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger Daytona EV vehicles, while its Mexican facility produces the Jeep Compass SUV and Jeep Wagoneer. The Trump administration announced late Wednesday the 'de minimis' trade provision, which allowed companies to send packages valued at $800 or less to the U.S. without paying duties or certain taxes, would be eliminated starting May 2. Low-cost, fast-fashion retailers Temu and Shein have relied on the exemption for years, as the Biden administration cited 'overuse and abuse' by the companies to alter the provision in 2024. Haul, Amazon's low-cost retailer that relies on third-party sellers and China, has also reportedly relied on the exemption. All goods that would previously qualify under the de minimis exemption will now be subject to additional charges of about 30% of their value or $25 per item, the White House said. The White House argued late Wednesday the tariffs would not impact consumer prices, citing a statement from former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen last year: 'I don't believe that American consumers will see any meaningful increase in the prices that they face.' The quote appears to cut a portion of an interview with Yellen, who later said tariffs were 'very carefully targeted' at sectors already supported by the Biden administration. Ford told Reuters the company will offer employee-rated discounts to all consumers starting Thursday. The company builds about 80% of the vehicles it sells in the U.S. domestically, though it's unclear whether Ford will continue offering the discount as the automaker relies on production in Mexico and Canada. Trump warned CEOs of some automakers not to raise their car prices in a phone call last month, the Wall Street Journal reported, and he later said he 'couldn't care less' if foreign automakers raise their prices in response to tariffs. During what Trump referred to as 'Liberation Day' on Wednesday, the U.S. implemented reciprocal tariffs against more than 180 countries. Trump said each rate was roughly half of the total charges imposed on the U.S., arguing his approach was 'kind.' Details about the tariffs were largely unknown before Trump's announcement, as the White House was 'perfecting' the rates hours earlier, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. Trump had floated a 20% universal tariff on all imported goods during his reelection campaign, and Bessent said last month tariffs would target the 'dirty 15,' or the 15% of countries that account for most of the trade with the U.S. Trump has already implemented a 25% tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico not subject to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, in addition to a 10% tariff on Chinese imports and a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports. Here's The Full List Of Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Announced Wednesday (Forbes) Trump Announces Reciprocal Tariff Rates—54% For China, 20% On EU (Forbes) These Cars—Chevrolet, Ford, Jeep And More—May Be More Expensive As Trump's Auto Tariffs Take Effect Today (Forbes)
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Automaker to temporarily lay off 900 US workers due to tariffs
Stellantis said on Thursday it will pause production at assembly plants in Canada and Mexico and temporarily lay off about 900 employees at auto factories in Michigan and Indiana. The announcement comes just hours after President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff plan went into effect at midnight, including 25% import duties on foreign-made cars. The pause begins Monday at Stellantis assembly plants in Windsor, Ontario, and Toluca, Mexico. Lou Ann Gosselin, Stellantis' spokeswoman for Canada, said the layoffs and downtime were caused by tariffs levied by the Trump administration on Wednesday.'Stellantis continues to assess the effects of the recently announced U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles and will continue to engage with the U.S. administration on these policy changes,' Gosselin said in an email to FreightWaves. 'Immediate actions we must take include temporarily pausing production at some of our Canadian and Mexican assembly plants, which will have an impact on several of our U.S. powertrain and stamping facilities that support those operations.' The Windsor plant employs over 3,600 workers and produces the Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger Daytona EV. The Mexico plant, which employs 2,676 workers, produces the Jeep Compass and Jeep Wagoneer EV. Because of the pause in Canada and Mexico, 900 workers at Stellantis factories in Warren and Sterling, Michigan, and Kokomo, Indiana, will be temporarily laid off. Stellantis would not disclose if there will be temporary lay offs at the Windsor plant. Auto workers at the Stellantis plant in Toluca will not be laid off and will continue to report to work, the company with Unifor Local 444, the union representing workers at the Windsor facility, posted a letter from Stellantis on Facebook notifying production workers not to report to work over the next two weeks unless directed by a supervisor. Stellantis' Windsor plant is scheduled to resume production around April 21, while the Toluca plant will be closed for a month. Windsor is just across the border from Detroit. Toluca is 684 miles south of the U.S. port of entry in Laredo, Texas. Trump's new reciprocal tariffs don't apply to Mexico and Canada, but the U.S. is maintaining existing tariffs on both counties related to stemming the flow of fentanyl into the country, Trump said. The U.S. currently has a 25% tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico, except products that fall under the United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement. The post Automaker to temporarily lay off 900 US workers due to tariffs appeared first on FreightWaves.
NBC News
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- NBC News
Stellantis idles plants in Mexico and Canada due to tariffs
DETROIT — Stellantis is pausing production at two assembly plants in Canada and Mexico as the company attempts to navigate President Donald Trump 's new round of 25% automotive tariffs, the company confirmed Thursday. The actions are the swiftest and most drastic by an automaker regarding the new tariffs, which took effect Thursday and are imposed on all vehicles imported to the U.S., including from Canada and Mexico. The downtime starts Monday and is set for two weeks at the automaker's Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, and the entire month of April at its Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico. As a result of the pause in production, about 900 U.S.-represented employees at supporting plants will be temporarily laid off in addition to about 4,500 hourly workers at the Canadian plant, according to a company spokeswoman. Workers at the plant in Mexico will still report to the facility but not produce vehicles due to their contract terms, the spokeswoman said. In an email to employees Thursday, Stellantis North American chief Antonio Filosa said the plant downtime is tied to the tariffs, as the company reviews its options. 'We are continuing to assess the medium- and long-term effects of these tariffs on our operations, but also have decided to take some immediate actions, including temporarily pausing production at some of our Canadian and Mexican assembly plants,' Filosa said. 'Those actions will impact some employees at several of our U.S. powertrain and stamping facilities that support those operations.' The Canadian plant produces the Chrysler Pacifica minivan and the recently released Dodge Charger Daytona EV. The Mexico plant produces the Jeep Compass SUV and Jeep Wagoneer S EV. Filosa said the 'current environment creates uncertainty' but assured employees that the company, which continues to search for a new CEO, is 'very engaged with all of our key stakeholders, including top government leaders, unions, suppliers and dealers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.'
