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General Motors taps Dell sustainability head to become new CSO
Cassandra Garber will lead the automotive giant’s sustainability efforts and ESG practices starting April 22, which coincides with Earth Day.
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Nexteer launches brake-by-wire system for OEMs
Electro-mechanical braking technology replaces a vehicle’s hydraulic and mechanical components and applies the optimal stopping force to each wheel individually.
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US proceeds with China-linked ship fees
Trade groups fear the plan will raise ocean rates and disrupt supply chains, but U.S. officials argue the fees are essential to incentivizing domestic shipbuilding.
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Kia’s generative AI voice assistant debuts on the EV3 in Europe
The company joins other automakers, including Hyundai, Volkswagen and Stellantis, aiming to add generative AI technology to their model lineups.
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Hyundai opens $14M Alabama medical and wellness center
The facility offers an array of services to its more than 4,000 Montgomery-based employees.
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Trump orders review of Nippon-US Steel deal
The 45-day review renews the possibility that the Japan-based firm could acquire the American steelmaker.
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Canada grants limited reprieve on auto tariffs
The country will allow a certain amount of U.S.-assembled cars to be imported duty-free provided companies maintain domestic production and investment levels.
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Powell says tariffs will likely push up inflation, unemployment rate
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted how policy shifts by the Trump administration have created unusual economic uncertainty.
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Trump orders Section 232 probe of critical minerals
Similar investigations into other industries have been a precursor to sector-specific tariffs from the U.S., which wants to boost its domestic rare earth supply.
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Report: As more students pursue automotive tech education, labor gap remains
Researchers estimate that one million transportation technician jobs will be needed over the next five years.
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EnergyHub partners with General Motors to utilize EVs as grid resources
The energy management firm says its managed charging programs can help utilities maintain grid stability.
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Honda gains access to Tesla Supercharger network
The automaker joins a growing list of companies tapping the EV segment leader’s fast-charging technology.
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US launches probe into semiconductor imports
The Section 232 investigation comes ahead of anticipated tariffs on the industry.
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LG Energy Solution picks up Michigan’s subsidies for Ultium plant
General Motors announced the sale of its stake in the battery plant in December 2024.
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Trump excludes some electronics from reciprocal tariffs
Flat panel display modules and electronic integrated circuits, among other products, now qualify for the “semiconductor” exemption — though officials say sector-specific duties are still coming.
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American Battery reports production milestone, land sale
The company said it has reached key recycling milestones and plans to sell 12 acres of property for $6.75 million to help fund the next phase of mineral production.
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For EV home charging, speed is key: JD Power
Long recharging times and rising energy costs have weakened satisfaction with residential charging, a study found.
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China raises tariffs on US imports to 125%
The increase takes effect Saturday, and the country's Ministry of Finance signaled it won’t retaliate further if Trump hikes duties again.
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How AI is transforming automotive design
“If the designer stays in the equation, we will get the most expressive, radical, crazy designs that we've ever seen before,” one expert said.
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Hyundai accelerates self-driving technology development
The automaker plans to incorporate Level 2+ autonomous driving technology in an incremental step toward full automation.
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Volvo to partner with Greenlane on EV truck charging
The heavy-duty truck manufacturer is expanding access to charging stations through its Volvo Open Charge services.
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Trump pauses most reciprocal tariffs, hikes China’s further
The U.S. will now charge a 125% duty on imports from China, while most other countries will be subject to a 10% rate for 90 days.
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EU delays US tariff countermeasures by 90 days
The move comes in response to President Donald Trump’s pause of reciprocal tariffs against the bloc and most other trading partners.
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Tariffs, fuel-efficient cars, could complicate Trump’s efforts to produce more oil
The president’s desire to boost production could increase supply, but global unrest will have more of an impact on c-stores’ bottom lines, experts say.
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Canada to match US tariffs on car imports
The 25% duty on non-USMCA compliant passenger vehicles and light cargo trucks went into effect April 9.
Updated April 9, 2025
