Exports and Imports
Do the right thing: Say no to GAC
April 16I was astonished and disappointed that “Courtship begins for Chinese brands” included this response from a general sales manager: GAC “might be the next Hyundai.”
Trump seeks stiffer emissions rules for U.S. light-vehicle imports
April 6The Trump administration is considering ways to require imported automobiles to meet stricter environmental standards in order to protect U.S. automakers, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
U.S., South Korea revise trade deal; Korean steel faces quota
March 26The United States and South Korea agreed to revise a trade pact with American automakers winning improved market access and Korean steelmakers hit with quotas but avoiding hefty tariffs.
What's wrong with fair trade?
March 19Simply eliminate all tariffs and let everyone compete on an equal footing. That sounds good in theory, but there are still many nations that want to protect their auto industry regardless of the state of its maturity.
German automakers warn of 'only losers' in Trump's trade talk
March 5Germany's auto industry pushed back on President Donald Trump's threat to levy tariffs on automakers including BMW, Audi and Mercedes, warning he risks creating a lose-lose situation for everyone.
Trump trade adviser sees business exemptions for new tariffs
March 4A top trade adviser to President Trump said a process will be in place for businesses to get exemptions from the White House plan to place steep tariffs on steel and aluminum.
This time it is for real
Feb. 26We've heard for some time that Chinese automakers are coming to the U.S. Now it is real.
GAC Motor in Detroit: A sign of the next new auto empire
Feb. 12GAC Motor's presence at the Detroit auto show last month may be just the beginning of a wave of electric vehicles coming out of China in the near future.
Nissan will send U.S.-built Titans to China
Nov. 17, 2017Nissan will ship the U.S.-built Titan pickup to China as the company and its Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance explore more commercial opportunities around the world.
GM launches China-built Chevy Sail exports to Mexico, Caribbean
Oct. 30, 2017GM launched exports of China-built Chevrolet cars to North America, with an initial shipment of 2,900 Chevrolet Sail subcompacts to Mexico and the Caribbean.
Export hub
Oct. 30, 2017BMW's Spartanburg, S.C., plant, which opened in 1994, has transformed from a small operation making only about 60,000 vehicles annually to a major exporting hub. The plant cranks out more than 400,000 vehicles a year to meet global crossover demand.
