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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.

  • U.S. President Donald Trump speaks next to Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney during the G7 Leaders' Summit on June 16, 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta.
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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.

  • The engine bay of a 2023 Nissan Rogue showing the 3-cylinder turbo-charged engine.
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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 roundup

    3 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.

    Updated July 12, 2025
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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.

  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on June 27, 2025.
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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.

    Updated July 8, 2025
  • The passenger’s side view of 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS in Radiant Red parked outdoors in front of a building.
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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.

  • FedEx jets sit at the company's facility at O'Hare International Airport on September 19, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois.
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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.

  • A white 2025 Lincoln Aviator SUV on road with tress and greenery in the background.
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    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.