General Motors (GM)

General Motors pauses production of its electric vans in Ontario due to slow sales, affecting 1,200 workers.

GM informed the union of temporary layoffs starting April 14 at CAMI Assembly. Workers will return in May for limited production, and thereafter, production will cease again, with operations idling until October 2025, Unifor said.

Massive container ports and supply chains worldwide are bracing for impact as broad U.S. import tariffs reshape commerce.

The European Union and China have agreed to explore setting minimum prices for Chinese-made electric vehicles.

Trump halts most tariffs for 90 days, but the auto sector still faces a 25% tariff. Report shows it could cost $108 Billion to the industry.

EV sector in US sees strong growth with 10% YoY increase in Q1 2025. Tesla still dominates with 43.5% sales share, followed by GM and Ford.

Shares of automotive manufacturer General Motors (NYSE:GM) fell 5.9% in the afternoon session after UBS downgraded its rating from Buy to Neutral, signaling a more cautious outlook on the stock's near-term potential. The firm also lowered its price target from $64 to $51, citing reduced earnings expectations.

The firm expects the net price of new vehicles in the U.S. to rise by about $2,000 to $4,000 over the next 6-12 months as car manufacturers pass on tariff-related costs, Reuters reported.

Goldman Sachs slashes auto outlook, downgrades Ford, Lear & Visteon as tariffs and weak demand drag down Tesla, Rivian, and sector stocks.

UBS estimates that if left unmitigated, GM's annual cost headwind from tariffs could be $5B.

General Motors trades at $44.26 per share and has moved almost in lockstep with the market over the last six months. The stock has lost 7.2% while the S&P 500 is down 7.7%. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Trump faces criticism for keeping automotive import tariffs, causing uncertainty and disruption in industry

The post-tariff dip in GM stock may look like a buying opportunity, but before making a decision, investors may want to wait until the company's earnings report

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how THOR Industries (NYSE:THO) and the rest of the automobile manufacturing stocks fared in Q4.

Despite Donald Trump's tariffs sending shockwaves through the market, one analyst believes the domestic automotive industry will benefit.

China announces 34% tariff on U.S. goods; Trump threatens further hikes. Analysts warn of long-term damage to U.S. tech and auto supply chains.

Nouriel Roubini warned Monday that financial markets are mistaken about the Federal Reserve's willingness to step in.

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