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WSJ Opinion: The politics of EVs have changed

The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board The times they are a changin’, especially on progressive climate dogma. On Thursday the House voted in strong bipartisan fashion to overturn the EV […]

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NADA Capitol Insider

May 13, 2025 – To say it’s an unprecedented time in Washington for the auto industry is an understatement. While much attention has rightly been paid to the Administration’s tariffs […]

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Trump to soften blow of automotive tariffs

After negotiations, companies paying Trump’s car tariffs won’t also be charged for other levies WASHINGTON – President Trump is expected to soften the impact of his automotive tariffs, preventing duties […]

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Bad trade titles – Has it happened to you?

You sell and deliver a new car to a customer. The customer trades a used car worth $18,000, promising he will bring you the title next week. Next week comes, […]

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Trump gave automakers a tariff break. It’s causing more confusion.

The White House sought to give car companies a break on a hefty auto tariff enacted this month by offering a deduction for American-made parts.   The problem is industry executives […]

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TSA REAL ID deadline is May 7

The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) will require passengers to present either a state issued REAL ID compliant driver’s license or state ID to board an airplane beginning May 7. A […]

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Car repair costs may soar in weeks ahead as inventory dwindles, tariff costs hit

The cost of auto repairs could rise by several hundred dollars, depending on the parts and if they are imported and subject to tariffs. Auto experts advise people to get […]

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Auto Expo gearing up to return to a refreshed Duke Energy Convention Center in March 2026

We’re gearing up for the return of the Cincinnati Auto Expo to refreshed Duke Energy Convention Center March 26-29, 2026.  Make plans to join us for four days of family […]

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How Trump’s Tariffs Are Hitting Big Car Producers, in Charts

Major auto-exporting nations are in crisis mode after President Trump announced new 25 percent tariffs on imported cars and auto parts, starting April 3, that will hit popular brands from Toyota to Porsche. Nearly […]

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The problem with car tariffs: What’s an import?

U.S. tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico could be felt particularly acutely by automakers — and car buyers — because of the number of vehicles and parts that come […]

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