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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.
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EU approves further tariffs on US
The retaliatory actions will start April 15, though the exact list of affected products remains unclear.
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5 key details in Trump’s global tariffs order
The text of the order opens the door for reduced duties for Canada and Mexico, but whether tariffs on China will stack remains nebulous.
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Continental Tire names CEO for Americas
Tansu Işık will take the reins for the tire manufacturer in the Americas, succeeding Jochen Etzel after his retirement in May 1.
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Samsung SDI begins production of 46-series battery cells
The larger format cells offer higher energy density and improved performance compared to previous designs, according to the company.
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Trump threatens 50% tariff on China if retaliatory duties stay
The president said China, which vowed to fight the action, has until Tuesday to back off from its plan for 34% tariffs on U.S. imports.
Updated April 8, 2025 -
Hyundai announces new mobility software brand ‘Pleos’
The automaker aims to achieve “Cloud Mobility” — a comprehensive ecosystem of mobility-focused software that’s continuously updated over-the-air.