Sept. 4, 2025 | Sales fall for three Japanese automakers; state of trade talks with Canada
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Sales figures for three major Japanese automakers dropped in August, with Honda, Subaru, and Mazda reporting declines. Cadillac is temporarily reducing EV production, reflecting growing dealer pessimism about the electric vehicle market, particularly as EV tax credits are set to expire. Automotive News Canada's Greg Lason discusses the state of Canadian automakers amidst tariffs and trade negotiations with the U.S., highlighting the impact of tariffs on parts and the ongoing discussions about the USMCA. The episode also touches on a partnership between Flow and Tim Hortons to install EV chargers across Canada.
Three Japanese automakers see sales slip in August. Dealers are feeling gloomier than ever about EV markets. Plus, Automotive News Canada’s Greg Layson gives an update on trade talks starting up again between Ottawa and Washington D.C. after about a month of silence.
Cadillac Cuts
"...apanese automakers see U.S. sales fall in August. Cadillac cuts back EV production, at least temporarily, and dea..."
Honda Passport
"... more than 5%. That's despite major gains for the Passport midsize crossover and prologue electric crossover..."
Honda Prologue
"...ajor gains for the Passport midsize crossover and prologue electric crossover. Deliveries also fell for Suba..."
Cadillac Lyric
"... Reuters. The plant produces the midsize Cadillac Lyric and the three-row Vistik. And dealerships are sho..."
Honda Civic
"...because there's a reason the automakers build the Civic here, the Minivan here, all of these vehicles tha..."
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