Laurence Iliff is a California-based EV reporter at Automotive News. He covers electric vehicles and automotive technology trends, focusing on major players like Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, and VinFast, while also drawing on his extensive experience in the auto industry, including roles as a correspondent in Latin America. Laurence's work has been featured in prominent publications such as Auto Jobs Now, Crain's Chicago Business, and Yahoo Finance.
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By: Laurence Iliff
Arnold Gacita, president of Petra Automotive Products, talks about the growing motor oil shortage linked to the Iran war that is hitting dealerships and service centers. Ram will bring a compact pickup to challenge Ford's Maverick in 2028. Plus, Stellantis sees opportunities for its idled Brampton plant.
By: Laurence Iliff
A year into the Trump administration's tariffs, independent repair shops and new-car dealerships are absorbing higher costs, adapting their business practices and bracing for a new normal that shows no signs of reversing.
By: Laurence Iliff
Flavio Volpe of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association talks about what the Gordie Howe Bridge means for the auto industry. Honda is leaning hard into hybrids to hold onto its double-digit share. Plus, a motor oil shortage is imminent and could last until at least mid-2027.
By: Laurence Iliff
The Gordie Howe International Bridge has been decades in the making — born from a rare moment of cross-border political alignment when Canadian
By: John Huetter
The Federal Trade Commission is watching dealers' advertised vehicle prices and says stores are responsible for their listings on third-party sites. However, vendors such as Cars and CarGurus have updated their sites to support dealer compliance.
By: Laurence Iliff
Welcome to the Daily 5 report for Friday, May 29. The U.S. is heading into a prolonged synthetic motor oil shortage that could last until
Could new import tariffs and a pullback on electrification isolate the United States from the global auto industry?
