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Trump tariffs put the US auto industry in disarray

So, whom are the Trump tariffs punishing? The People and companies of the US, as most people would have guessed. Ford CEO is normally very Trump-friendly, but he has spoken up about how bad it has become for the US auto industry now. Let’s see how the United Auto Workers will feel about this, who were cheering the tariffs.

Ford is forced to immediately shut down factories and halt car production as CEO admits 'day to day' struggle for brand | The US Sun

Gokhan Jun 20, 2025 at 2:15 AM Read More Replies: 23

EV sales in USA slow

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Source_2: America’s EV Boom Suddenly Took Its First Hit After 14 Months Of Growth | Carscoops

According to data from S&P Global Mobility, which excludes gasoline-electric hybrid models, a total of 97,833 new EVs were registered in the US in April. This means that EVs accounted for 6.6 percent of total registrations, falling from the 7.4 percent share they had in April 2024. A number of factors could be at play here.

At the same time, overall light vehicle sales, regardless of powertrain, grew by 7.2 percent in April to approximately 1.5 million units.

Speaking to Autonews, S&P Global Mobility analyst Tom Libby, said that beyond the usual range anxiety and charging concerns, “consumers are seeing media reports that government...

bwilson4web Jun 19, 2025 at 2:58 AM Read More Replies: 14

2026 Prius and Prius Plug-in Hybrid Adds a Nightshade Trim and a few Dollars more

Electrified Trailblazer: The Toyota Prius Celebrates 25 Years in the U.S. - Toyota USA Newsroom

The 2026 Prius celebrates its 25th anniversary in the US. Expect them to arrive about end of summer at most dealers.

Four Grades Available: LE, XLE, Nightshade and Limited
Fifth-Generation Toyota Hybrid System Has Impressive Fuel Economy with Up to a Manufacturer-Estimated 57 MPG Combined Rating on FWD Grades
Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive Available on Each Grade
Toyota Audio Multimedia with Available 12.3-inch Touchscreen
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 Standard

	Trim	2026 MSRP	2025 MSRP	Difference
1	Prius LE	$28550	$27950	$600
2	Prius XLE	$33995	$31395	$2600
3	Prius Nightshade	$32800
4	Prius Limited	$35565	$34965	$600
5	Prius LE AWD	$29950	$29350	$600
6	Prius XLE AWD	$$33395	$32795	$600
7	Prius Nightshade AWD	$34200
8	Prius Limited...