GM recalls nearly 600,000 cars

Happy Friday morning. This is Car Alerts with your weekly recap of the latest car news and market happenings.

In today’s edition:

• White House eases auto tariffs

• GM finally recalls L87 engine

• Other recent recalls

• and more

MARKETS 📈

HEADLINES 📰

Trump eases auto tariffs with an executive order on Tuesday

Aftermarket service providers make strides in satisfaction but still face technology and communication gaps, J.D. Power finds

Tesla’s board reportedly sought a successor while Musk wheeled around Washington

Ford's April US sales rise 16%, EV sales plummet

Volvo Cars shares plunge on earnings fall, withdrawn guidance and major cost-cutting drive

Mercedes-Benz announces new vehicle coming to Alabama plant in 2027

Auction site Cars & Bids adds classic cars (pre-1981) to offering

IIHS releases teen safe vehicle list, offering safety for every budget

Montana’s neighboring states cracking down on tax-dodging registration loophole

Waymo partners with Toyota, opening door to sell autonomous vehicles to consumers

Ed Pink, legendary engine builder for 60-plus years, has died at 94

Cadillac F1 team set to unveil 2026 colors at Miami Grand Prix this weekend

RECALLS

A GM 6.2-liter engine recall has been announced for 597,630 vehicles equipped with L87 V8 gasoline engines that can fail

More than 5,600 VW ID. Buzz minivans recalled for having rear seats that hold 3 people, but only 2 seat belts

About 290,000 Ford vehicles recalled to repair problems with the rearview cameras and images

Mercedes-Benz has recalled more than 6,200 vehicles because of problems with the electronic stability program warning lights

That’s all we have for you this week. We’ll see you next Friday with more car content.

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