Daily Dealer: Ford CEO cautions against U.S. tariff plans, January car sales tick up, Nissan boosts dealer incentives

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Today’s top stories:

1. Ford CEO warns automaker could lose “billions” if Trump tariffs take effect

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ford-ceo-warns-automaker-could-lose-billions-if-trump-tariffs-take-effect-2025-02-06

2. Incentives, hybrid popularity fuel early 2025 sales growth

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/incentives-hybrid-popularity-fuel-early-2025-sales-growth-2025-02-06

3. Nissan expands U.S. dealer bonuses to drive sales through fiscal year-end

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/nissan-expands-u-s-dealer-bonuses-to-drive-sales-through-fiscal-year-end-2025-02-06

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