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After four tumultuous years at the helm of Stellantis, Carlos Tavares unexpectedly stepped down last December, despite having another year left on his contract. The company took about six months to find a replacement, ultimately appointing Antonio Filosa late last month to lead the automotive conglomerate and its 14 car…

In the market for a new Toyota? Better get to the dealership soon. Toyota will begin hiking prices for its vehicles by an average of $270 beginning in July.

How will Tesla's Robotaxi teleoperators really work? That question looms over a June 22 Robotaxi service launch in Austin.

Sea-based car shipments to the United States fell off a cliff in May, down over 70 percent versus the same time last year, according to Automotive News. Citing trade database Descartes Datamyne, the report claims there were nearly 10,000 fewer vehicles imported via ocean ports.

When it comes to products, Chrysler currently offers the least among the 14 brands under the Stellantis corporate umbrella. It’s now essentially a minivan brand, selling only the Pacifica/Voyager. Heck, even Lancia, another troubled automaker within the conglomerate, has a second product scheduled for 2026. So, how does the struggling…

We also discuss why automakers are not blaming tariffs for price increases and the impact of China's export restrictions on rare earth materials.

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In hindsight, past mistakes often become much clearer. However, Carlos Tavares denies being fired after clashing with people within Stellantis. Instead, he chose to leave on his terms following what he described as a “very mature” conversation with chairman John Elkann, who also holds the same role at Ferrari. Tavares,…