Tariffs became the single biggest variable in the car business, and the effects show up in places buyers notice: which models get built where, which get cancelled, and what they cost. This page tracks that.
Quick answer: Toyota’s operating profit fell 11 percent on a 3.1 billion dollar tariff hit while global sales set records. Nissan is closing 7 of its 17 plants by 2027. Stellantis expects a 2.68 billion dollar first-half net loss.
Tariffs and trade
The policy story that now sits underneath nearly every production decision.
- Canada Walks Back EV Mandate Amid Tariff Storm
- US Auto Exports to Canada Plunge as Mexico Takes the Lead Amid Tariff Disputes
- U.S. Auto Tariffs Set at 15% in New Trade Deal with South Korea
- FADA Urges RBI to Ensure Faster Auto Loan Rate Cuts from Private Banks
- Trump Strikes Tariff Deal With Japan: Auto Stocks Surge as Trade Tensions Ease
Earnings, losses and restructuring
Read these together rather than one at a time. The pattern matters more than any single quarter.
- Volkswagen Plans US Pickup Truck at Tennessee Plant; Marco Schubert Named CEO
- Electric Car Maker VinFast's $812M Loss: EV Expansion Gamble Pays Off?
- Toyota’s Profit Drops 11% as U.S. Auto Tariffs Bite, But Global Sales Remain Strong
- BYD Reports July Sales Decline Amid Escalating EV Price War
- Nissan Closing Plants in Japan & Mexico by 2027: Full Restructuring Plan
- Stellantis Faces Massive Financial Losses Due to Tariffs and Sales Decline
Investment, partnerships and strategy
Where manufacturers are putting money, and which programmes they quietly shelved to free it up.
- GM Invests $830M to Expand Gen 6 V8 and Silverado Production
- Hyundai Pleos Connect: The End of the Touchscreen-Only Era Is Here
- Radical Concepts & Supercars at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show
- GM Hits Pause on Next-Gen Hummer EV and Full-Size Electrics
- 2026 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Delayed in North America: What It Means for the Future
- Alfa Romeo Extends Production of Giulia and Stelvio Until 2026
- Toyota Revives the Scion Brand: A Bold Step into Off-Road Mobility
- Tesla Master Plan 4: Secret Cyber-SUV and Cybervan Models Teased
- Dongfeng Dumps Honda Engine JV, Signals China EV Pivot
- Hyundai and GM Collaboration: 5 Joint Models Coming by 2028
- Volkswagen Group Faces Huge Losses in 2025: The Real Cost of US Tariffs
- Toyota Electric Shift: Highlander EV Leads 2028 Lineup Transformation
- Bugatti Tourbillon Secrets: How Hypercar Tech Influences Future SUVs
- Tesla's $4.3B Deal with LG to Secure U.S. Battery Supply
- Chinese Carmakers Spark EV Price War as UK Grant Chaos Unfolds
Common questions
How much are US auto tariffs costing manufacturers?
Toyota reported a 3.1 billion dollar hit alongside an 11 percent drop in operating profit. Stellantis expects a 2.68 billion dollar net loss for the first half. Volkswagen Group also reported sharply lower profits.
Which plants is Nissan closing?
Nissan is closing 7 of its 17 plants by 2027, including Oppama in Japan and two sites in Mexico, with affected workers staying until FY2027.
Is Mexico now a bigger vehicle exporter than the US?
To Canada, yes. Mexico passed the United States as Canada’s leading vehicle source for the first time in 30 years.