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Miami Herald
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Tariffs Predicted to Decrease US and Canada Auto Sales by 1.8m as Audi Holds Cars in Ports
A new report indicates that US and Canadian auto sales could decrease by 1.8 million units this year and remain stalled over the next decade if an international trade war intensifies following President Trump's tariffs, which include a 25% tax on all vehicle imports. Over the next decade, light-duty auto sales in the US and Canada are predicted to be 7 million units lower than the initially projected 24.6 million vehicle sales if there were no trade conflicts and promising economic growth, according to the forecast provided by Detroit-area auto advisory firm Telemetry to Reuters. The effects of the Trump Administration's tariffs are already evident, as companies like Volkswagen's Audi are holding cars that arrived in US ports after the 25% levy took effect on April 3. Audi currently has around 37,000 vehicles in its US inventory, or two months of stock. Those 37,000 cars will remain available to US customers. European automakers like Audi are among the manufacturers hardest hit by Trump's tariffs, and the EU is reportedly seeking a zero tariff from India on auto imports, according to a separate Reuters report. India, which currently imposes a tariff on EU vehicle imports exceeding 100%, has remained open to reducing tariffs to 10%. In March 2024, India announced its new EV policy, which allows automakers to import a maximum of 8,000 cars annually at a reduced customs duty of 15%. That number has proven to be too low for some, as the Indian auto industry has now been lobbying for the country to retain a tariff of at least 30% on EU imports and keep import duties on electric vehicles (EVs) for four years. India's possible levy reduction and continuation of its EV import duties would benefit Tesla, which is scheduled to launch sales in India this year using exports from its Berlin, Germany factory. Nissan-owned Infiniti has also reportedly stopped taking orders for its QX50 and QX55 crossover SUVs in America, Carscoops reports. The QX50 is Infiniti's best-selling model in the US behind its QX60. Infiniti's QX50 and QX55 are both assembled in Mexico alongside Mercedes-Benz's GLB via a joint venture between the two companies; however, Infiniti is still on course to discontinue the QX50 and QX55 after the 2025 production year. According to Japan-based business newspaper Nikkei, Nissan, which is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, is considering moving a portion of its best-selling Rogue production to the US. Around 25% of Nissan's. Jaguar Land Rover has responded to the Trump administration's tariffs by halting US shipments for a month, with exports slated to resume within two months. The British automaker says its current US inventory can support 60 days' worth of sales. Trump has reassured Americans regarding his administration's auto tariffs, saying: "Hang tough; it won't be easy, but the end result will be historic." While Americans are facing higher new and used car prices shortly, Nissan's consideration of moving part of its Rogue's production to the US indicates that the President's goal of increasing domestic vehicle production is taking shape. However, Telemetry's economic forecast predicts that auto sales could decrease by 1.8 million units this year and remain stalled over the next decade if an international trade war intensifies and undermines Trump's goals-even if domestic manufacturing increases. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tariffs Predicted to Decrease US and Canada Auto Sales by 1.8m as Audi Holds Cars in Ports
A new report indicates that US and Canadian auto sales could decrease by 1.8 million units this year and remain stalled over the next decade if an international trade war intensifies following President Trump's tariffs, which include a 25% tax on all vehicle imports. Over the next decade, light-duty auto sales in the US and Canada are predicted to be 7 million units lower than the initially projected 24.6 million vehicle sales if there were no trade conflicts and promising economic growth, according to the forecast provided by Detroit-area auto advisory firm Telemetry to Reuters. The effects of the Trump Administration's tariffs are already evident, as companies like Volkswagen's Audi are holding cars that arrived in US ports after the 25% levy took effect on April 3. Audi currently has around 37,000 vehicles in its US inventory, or two months of stock. Those 37,000 cars will remain available to US customers. European automakers like Audi are among the manufacturers hardest hit by Trump's tariffs, and the EU is reportedly seeking a zero tariff from India on auto imports, according to a separate Reuters report. India, which currently imposes a tariff on EU vehicle imports exceeding 100%, has remained open to reducing tariffs to 10%. In March 2024, India announced its new EV policy, which allows automakers to import a maximum of 8,000 cars annually at a reduced customs duty of 15%. That number has proven to be too low for some, as the Indian auto industry has now been lobbying for the country to retain a tariff of at least 30% on EU imports and keep import duties on electric vehicles (EVs) for four years. India's possible levy reduction and continuation of its EV import duties would benefit Tesla, which is scheduled to launch sales in India this year using exports from its Berlin, Germany factory. Nissan-owned Infiniti has also reportedly stopped taking orders for its QX50 and QX55 crossover SUVs in America, Carscoops reports. The QX50 is Infiniti's best-selling model in the US behind its QX60. Infiniti's QX50 and QX55 are both assembled in Mexico alongside Mercedes-Benz's GLB via a joint venture between the two companies; however, Infiniti is still on course to discontinue the QX50 and QX55 after the 2025 production year. According to Japan-based business newspaper Nikkei, Nissan, which is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, is considering moving a portion of its best-selling Rogue production to the US. Around 25% of Nissan's. Jaguar Land Rover has responded to the Trump administration's tariffs by halting US shipments for a month, with exports slated to resume within two months. The British automaker says its current US inventory can support 60 days' worth of sales. Trump has reassured Americans regarding his administration's auto tariffs, saying: 'Hang tough; it won't be easy, but the end result will be historic.' While Americans are facing higher new and used car prices shortly, Nissan's consideration of moving part of its Rogue's production to the US indicates that the President's goal of increasing domestic vehicle production is taking shape. However, Telemetry's economic forecast predicts that auto sales could decrease by 1.8 million units this year and remain stalled over the next decade if an international trade war intensifies and undermines Trump's goals—even if domestic manufacturing increases.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nissan halts US orders for Infiniti SUVs manufactured in Mexico
Nissan has ceased on new orders from the US for two of its Infiniti SUV models, the QX50 and QX55, produced at the COMPAS plant in Mexico, reported Reuters. The move comes in response to tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump and marks a reduction in Nissan's operations at its COMPAS plant in Mexico, which it operates jointly with Mercedes-Benz. While production of the two Infiniti SUV models will continue for markets outside the US, Nissan did not specify how much of the output is allocated to international sales. A Japan-based Nissan spokesperson was cited by the news agency as saying that the vehicles are also shipped to markets including the Middle East and Canada. The Japanese automaker, however, plans to maintain two production shifts for the Rogue SUV at its Smyrna plant in Tennessee. This reverses an announcement made in January 2025, which indicated that the company would discontinue one of the shifts in April. The company, which has been facing challenges in the US market due to an outdated product lineup and a scarcity of hybrid vehicles, is particularly affected by the new tariffs as it exports more vehicles to the US from Mexico than any other Japanese manufacturer. In efforts to streamline operations and reduce costs, Nissan Motor disclosed plans last month to simplify its management structure, which will see a 21% decrease in top executive positions, from 42 to 33, starting from the 2025 fiscal year. At that time, Nissan said: 'This is also part of Nissan's commitment to improving decision-making efficiency by simplifying organizational layers and expanding the span of control. These changes are designed to empower regions and establish clear roles and responsibilities within the organisation.' "Nissan halts US orders for Infiniti SUVs manufactured in Mexico – report" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Infiniti just killed two of its entry-level SUVs
Infiniti has announced that it will cease production of both its QX50 and QX55 SUVs at the end of this year. The QX50 won't see a direct replacement, though the QX55 will see a replacement in the form of the upcoming QX65, becoming the new entry point for the Nissan-owned brand that's in the process of revamping parts of its lineup. The QX50 was a solid seller for the brand, though its sales significantly trailed the larger QX60, which may point to the logic behind Infiniti's decision to go with a slightly larger two-row SUV as the entry point to its brand. Dealers should have supply until the summer of 2026, and production will officially end for the two this end of the two small SUVs will make room in the Infiniti lineup for a flurry of new vehicles. For starters, the QX60's new refreshed form will debut this year, including a variant called the QX60 Sport, per Automotive News, along with a similarly named trim for the updated QX80 that launched in 2024. By 2026, Infiniti will launch the QX65 as the brand's new entry-level EVs, the Vision QXe EV SUV, and Vision Qe EV sedan, are also on their way, though the timeline on these is shaky. For one, automakers have demonstrated hesitancy in introducing new electric models, citing shifting consumer demand. The Trump Administration has also signaled it will look to terminate subsidies for new EV purchases, which could affect Infiniti's plans for the pair. However, current timelines hint at an arrival sometime after 2026. I drove the most recent Infiniti QX50 in its top trim not long ago, and it was a very mixed bag. For starters, the QX50's interior was a huge surprise, with the top-trim $61,000 Autograph model featuring a great selection of novel materials like suede and wood and an overall high-quality feel. The seats were comfy, and I felt the SUV would be plenty for a small family or a couple looking for a slightly larger vehicle with good room and storage capacity, given its footprint. However, the SUV's dated bones also shined through.I found the turbocharged 268 horsepower engine a little anemic compared to similarly priced offerings from German competitors like BMW and Audi. Moreover, the transmission actively worked against me, never really doing what I wanted it to. On top of this issue, the car's tech was vastly outdone by every one of its competitors, all of whom offer much more recent, simplistic, and technologically advanced infotainment systems. Having experienced this, it's easy to see why Infiniti made the call to pull the plug on these two in favor of introducing a much fresher lineup.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Infiniti QX50, QX55 Dead After 2025, New QX65 Two-Row Coming in 2026
Infiniti confirmed that the (pictured above) and compact SUVs will be discontinued after the 2025 model year. The luxury brand also stated that a refreshed will be revealed this year, with a two-row, mid-size —featuring a coupe-like roofline—following in 2026. Infiniti also made mention of two electric models, the QXe SUV and , but didn't specify when to expect these. Infiniti is preparing for a substantial shakeup. Nissan's luxury brand will end production of the QX50 and QX55 compact crossovers in December, making the 2025 model year their last, as first reported by Automotive News. The Infiniti QX50 will not be directly replaced. Infiniti instead is confirming a new two-row mid-size SUV called the QX65, which is expected to become the brand's entry point. The report from Automotive News originally came as the result of comments by the head of product planning for Nissan's American arm, Ponz Pandikuthira. Infiniti confirmed the death of the QX50 and QX55 in a statement to Car and Driver, both of which won't live past the 2025 model year. Automotive News reported that Infiniti plans to assemble enough examples of the two models to supply dealers until the summer of 2026. The death of the QX50 is a bit surprising, given that it was the brand's second-biggest-selling model in 2024. However, its 10,722 units sold was a far cry from the leader, the QX60, which netted 27,808 sales. The QX50 was only 383 units ahead of the much pricier QX80, despite being the brand's entry-level model. Sales of the QX55, on the other hand, never really took off, with only 3,721 examples of the coupe-like two-row SUV finding homes last year. Infiniti also confirmed that the death of the QX50 and QX55 will be followed by an array of new vehicles. First, Infiniti will launch a refreshed QX60 this year, which will include a variant called QX60 Sport. A QX80 Sport will also arrive in 2025. Then, in 2026, Infiniti will launch a new QX65 crossover, which will be a mid-size SUV with a sloping, coupe-like roofline. Infiniti teased the QX65 in 2023, and the image shows a front end with similarities to the 2025 QX80. Infiniti also reaffirmed its plans for two electric models, the Vision QXe EV SUV and Vision Qe EV sedan. Infiniti also hinted at these two models in 2023, showing a teaser of the QXe SUV and revealing the Qe concept, a sleek-looking sedan with a dramatic front-end light signature. We initially believed these electric models might arrive for the 2026 model year, but the lack of specific dates for the two EVs in Infiniti's statement makes us think they will debut later than originally thought. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
