Despite achieving record sales, profit declines indicate that even Lamborghini is not shielded from tariffs, according to TDS.
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💸 Lamborghini has released its financial results for the 2025 fiscal year, revealing interesting insights: The company achieved a record revenue of $3.7 billion and delivered 10,747 vehicles, but its operating income dropped to just under $890 million, a decrease of approximately $77 million compared to 2024. If you suspect that tariffs played a role, you're likely correct. CEO Stephan Winkelmann mentioned that although Lamborghini raised prices last year, it wasn’t sufficient to fully offset the impacts, according to Reuters.
✅ The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed a petition from 2023 concerning the one-pedal driving feature in Tesla cars, as reported by Reuters, stating there was no found defect or safety issue.
🏷️ Lexus has announced the arrival of the 2026 ES in showrooms, starting with the all-electric model, followed by the hybrid version at a later date.
🚢 Ferrari and Maserati have suspended shipments to the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict, citing "logistical challenges and safety concerns," according to Bloomberg.
❌ Just prior to Jaguar’s controversial rebranding, the automaker reportedly had four vehicles in development, including a new XJ, XF, F-Pace, and F-Type, as shared by former design leader Ian Callum on the “Road to Success” podcast, per Motor1.
↔️ BMW has decided not to offer any long-wheelbase vehicles in the U.S. due to insufficient demand, a representative informed BMWBlog.
📺 Volkswagen has teased an upcoming update for its Atlas SUV, which appears to include a dashboard-mounted display for the front passenger. More details are expected to be revealed at the New York Auto Show starting April 3.
↩️ Rolls-Royce has abandoned its initial goal to transition to all-electric by 2030, as reported by The Times, indicating that the V12 engine will continue for now.
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Despite achieving record sales, profit declines indicate that even Lamborghini is not shielded from tariffs, according to TDS.
Lamborghini increased its prices to counteract tariffs, but the adjustments were insufficient to prevent a decline in profits, even with record revenue and unit sales in 2025.