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Feb. 3, 2025

Daily Dealer: Auto industry reacts to Trump tariffs, Honda boosts U.S. production investment, Tesla ramps up leasing push

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Today’s top stories:


1. Trump’s new tariffs put the auto industry on high alert

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/trump-s-new-tariffs-put-the-auto-industry-on-high-alert-2025-02-03


2. Honda grows Ohio manufacturing investment to over $1 billion

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/honda-grows-ohio-manufacturing-investment-to-over-1-billion-2025-02-03


3. Tesla leans into leasing with another round of price cuts

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/tesla-leans-into-leasing-with-another-round-of-price-cuts-2025-02-03



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