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Toyota forecasts net income decline of 21% amid tariffs
The automaker faces uncertainties in the upcoming fiscal year as it works to lessen the impact of U.S. tariffs and potentially higher supply chain costs.
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EV car sharing comes to Charlotte, North Carolina
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Affordable Mobility Platform helps fund electric vehicle car-sharing programs in 13 cities.
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Polestar names new North America leader
Rick Bryant will succeed Anders Gustafsson, effective May 12.
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Volkswagen and Uber to test, deploy robotaxis
The companies plan to launch self-driving ID. Buzz service on the Uber app in 2026.
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American Honda steers AI efforts with data governance, quality focus
The generative AI early adopter has worked to improve data management as it aims for better model accuracy and performance to bolster decision-making.
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Deep DiveOmnichannel, first-party data top automotive marketing trends in 2025
OEMs and dealers are investing heavily in customer retention and conquesting and creating seamless buyers’ journeys, experts say.
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US, UK agree on framework for tariff, market access deal
Although not yet legally binding, the proposed agreement outlines the potential makeup of the Trump administration’s first trade pact since unveiling its reciprocal tariff plan in April.
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Ford recalls over 160K Super Duty pickups, SUVs for backup camera fault
A faulty printed circuit board connector may result in a blank screen or distorted image when shifting into reverse.
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Lucid leans into US manufacturing, Gravity launch amid market headwinds
The luxury EV manufacturer touts growth, tech licensing potential and domestic supply chain advantages in the wake of tariff turmoil.
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Hyundai, Plus collaboration pairs self-driving tech with fuel cell trucks
The automaker and autonomous development firm say the partnership can be a scalable and cost-effective deployment solution for both technologies.
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GM names North America president
Duncan Aldred takes over the role vacated by Marissa West in August 2024.
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Rivian investing $120M in Illinois to strengthen domestic supply chain
The company’s planned supplier park is meant to create an electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem, officials said.
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Hyundai bolsters executive leadership
The automaker promoted one executive to a new global role and another to oversee its North America manufacturing.
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House committee proposes annual $250 fee for EVs
Annual registration fees for EVs and hybrids is part of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee’s budget proposal to shore up the Highway Trust Fund.
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Ford lowers 2025 earnings outlook amid tariffs, BEV losses
While the automaker faces headwinds for the rest of 2025, the company says it is improving quality and lowering fixed costs.
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Toyota, Waymo to collaborate on autonomous driving platform
The two companies aim to install advanced self-driving technology in personally owned Toyota vehicles.
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‘We’re headed in the wrong direction’: Tariffs drive up prices, hurt output, PMI says
Manufacturers pulled back on production last month as the Trump administration's volatile trade policy caused consumer confusion and a drop in demand, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
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Hyundai unveils its next-generation hybrid powertrain system
The new technology offers a 45% increase in fuel efficiency and 19% more power compared to ICE powertrains of the same class, according to the automaker.
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GM recalls nearly 600K SUVs, pickups over engine failures
Over the past several years, the automaker identified more than 28,000 field complaints and incidents in the U.S. market potentially related to 6.2L V8 engine issues.
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Mercedes-Benz to produce a new ‘core-segment’ vehicle in Alabama
Details were limited, but a spokesperson said the move aligns with the automaker's focus on optimization amid market shifts.
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Tariffs see Stellantis ditch financial forecast as Q1 revenues slide
The automaker’s first quarter revenue slumps 14% as it launches its financial recovery plan.
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GM projects up to $5B in tariff costs in 2025
The automaker says it will work to hold the line on consumer pricing of its vehicles.
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Mercedes-Benz unveils steer-by-wire system
The automaker says it will be the first German OEM to offer the electronic steering technology in a production vehicle when it launches in 2026.
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Toyota invests additional $88M in West Virginia
The automaker's cumulative investments total over $2.8 billion since it began production in the state in 1998.
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Trump softens tariffs on auto parts for US-assembled cars
The president will allow automakers to offset some costs while clarifying that potentially overlapping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, steel and aluminum will not stack.
