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Ford recalls 850K vehicles for defective fuel pumps
The automaker has issued 89 recalls this year, which potentially extend to over 5.2 million vehicles.
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Nissan names VP of US sales and regional operations
Arcangelo Lofaro, a 20-year veteran of the company, began his new role on July 1.
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US plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico
President Donald Trump unveiled the new duty rates, set to begin Aug. 1, in separate letters shared on social media Saturday morning.
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Ford recalls 200K vehicles for backup camera display fault
Nearly all of the recalled models are suspected of having defective SYNC 3 infotainment software.
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US plans 35% tariffs on Canada imports
President Donald Trump said the duties will take effect Aug. 1 while decrying the country’s retaliatory levies to U.S. tariffs.
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Nissan delays EV production start at Mississippi plant
The move was an internal decision and “not a specific reaction to policy changes,” a spokesperson said.
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US to levy 50% copper tariffs Aug. 1
President Donald Trump made the announcement days after indicating duties were coming soon for copper and pharmaceutical imports.
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BMW of North America names VP of marketing
Leigh Moynihan joins the automaker after serving in a similar role at Volvo Car USA for nearly 8 years.
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Nissan recalls nearly 444K vehicles for engine failures
The powerplants may have manufacturing defects that can lead to failure, according to the NHTSA.
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Enforcement, education could reduce traffic deaths from distracted driving: report
The National Distracted Driving Coalition reviewed traffic enforcement practices shown to help change behaviors and save lives.
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Quarterly sales roundup3 automakers report sales gains in Q2
Meanwhile, most companies, including Nissan, Stellantis and VW, weathered declines.
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Elektrobit and Foxconn plan to jointly develop EV platform
Foxconn launched a mobility consortium in 2021 with the goal of creating a standardized electric vehicle platform.
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Job numbers show employers and workers are ‘waiting for clearer signals’
Jobs mentioning AI skills are holding strong, a ManpowerGroup executive said — “signs that strategic priorities are shifting, not stalling.”
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Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs for Japan, South Korea, others
The U.S. detailed the rates it will impose on imports from certain countries starting Aug. 1 in mostly identical letters shared by the president.
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Stellantis taps Ram CEO as new head of its American brands
Among his new roles, Tim Kuniskis will oversee the revival of the automaker’s storied SRT performance division.
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US preps for August return of country-specific reciprocal tariffs
The Trump administration plans to reinstate the levies Aug. 1 after alerting individual trading partners of their specific duty rates starting Monday.
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Auto trade groups praise passage of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
Several associations hailed the extension of certain 2017 tax provisions, though some mourned the phase-out of key provisions for electric vehicles.
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GM recalls 42K Blazer EVs for parking brake wiring issues
The wiring harness may become damaged or corroded due to flexing, resulting in unintended activation or loss of parking brake function.
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Continental continues push to focus solely on tires
The automotive supplier confirmed it will sell its ContiTech business division as it further streamlines its operations.
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US is in a ‘road safety emergency,’ IIHS president says
David Harkey criticized the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for not doing more to improve vehicle safety during a House subcommittee hearing last week.
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FedEx establishes automotive vertical in B2B shipping push
The logistics giant aims to capture more premium volume in the North American auto market, Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere said.
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US manufacturing activity improved in June, but sentiment remains low
Weak demand and price increases continued last month as a return of country-specific tariffs looms, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
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NHTSA launches safety probe of Range Rover Sport SUVs
The agency is looking into the structural integrity of the front steering knuckle after reports of cracks that can cause a loss of control or crash.
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Continental’s automotive group creates semiconductor unit
The auto parts maker, recently branded as Aumovio, is teaming with GlobalFoundries to develop and manufacture chip components as demand ramps up.
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Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford recalls 133K Lincoln Aviator SUVs for loose exterior trim
This is the second recall for Aviator models in June, the first of which was for incorrectly installed second-row seat switch bezels.
