Nissan’s latest self-driving tech hits the streets in Japan

The company’s Silicon Valley research team played a key role in developing the software used in the vehicle. 

VW recalls nearly 14,000 Audi e-trons and ID.4 SUVs for battery charging problem

The presence of condensation on the printed circuit board of the EV’s integrated DC/DC-converter may cause a short due to insufficient protective coating.

Toyota subsidiary to acquire Radius Recycling in $907M deal

The deal is expected to expand Toyota’s closed loop system for materials like steel, precious metals and batteries used by automotive manufacturers. 

Workdays are 36 minutes shorter — and more productive, study says

Productivity remains a sticking point in discussions around return to work, remote work and the proliferation of AI. 

Auto industry hails EPA emissions rollback

However, a representative for the Electric Vehicle Association called the Trump administration’s action “unfortunate.”

Manufacturers hail EPA plans to rethink particulate matter regulations

The National Association of Manufacturers, American Forest & Paper Association and others previously challenged an update to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards in court.

EPA reconsiders auto, truck emissions requirements

The agency is reevaluating stricter rules for model-year 2027 cars and trucks set by the Biden administration.

2025 could be ‘a year of contention’ over pay, Payscale says

Thanks to a heightened focus on fair pay, organizations ranked compensation as a bigger challenge than recruiting or retention.

Nissan assembles new executive team to lead turnaround

The management team will work alongside incoming CEO Ivan Espinosa on a "360 degree turnaround."

EU retaliates against US steel, aluminum tariffs

The European Commission is letting previously suspended duties return for various products and planning for additional countermeasures by mid-April.

Tesla plans nearly $200M battery factory near Houston

The EV maker will replicate its Lathrop, California, megafactory at a site in Texas, a company representative said. 

Nissan ousts CEO after failed Honda merger

Chief Planning Officer Ivan Espinosa was tapped to lead the automaker following a C-suite shakeup in which five executives are stepping down.

Trump reverses Canada steel, aluminum tariff hike

The new duties will go into effect Wednesday as part of a broader action against imports of the two metals.

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Rivian swipes Tesla vet for CAO

Former Tesla VP of Finance Sreela Venkataratnam will receive a $20,000 cash bonus from Rivian as part of her compensation package, the company said.

Ford Pro’s connected vehicle fleet grew 40% since 2023

The automaker’s software products for fleet operators helps optimize productivity and maximize vehicle uptime.

Workers say wage stagnation is keeping their dreams out of reach

Half of employees surveyed by Zety said they don’t feel able to start a family or grow theirs on their current salary.

Toyota halts RAV4 production in Japan after deadly explosion at supplier

The disruption should not impact the automaker’s production of the vehicle in the U.S., a company spokesperson said.

Tesla CFO sells $1.7M more in stock

The sale comes as Tesla’s stock has lost a third of its value since President Donald Trump took office, amid a backlash against the EV maker’s CEO Elon Musk and a broadening trade war. 

ComEd offering $100M in rebates to drive EV growth in Illinois

The program is meant to grow electric vehicle adoption by reducing charger installation costs in homes, businesses and public sites.

Audi launches transformation unit to drive growth

The new department is being led by Yvonne Bettkober, who has held leadership roles with Volkswagen, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services.

Trump extends tariff pause to all USMCA goods

Imports from Mexico and Canada that are compliant with the trade deal will not be subject to tariffs until April 2.

Battery maker Clarios unveils $6B investment in US manufacturing

The Wisconsin-based company plans to expand new and existing facilities, advance its closed-loop recycling program and support emerging technologies.

Trump pauses Mexico tariffs on USMCA goods until April 2

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated the White House will soon announce that all goods compliant with the trade deal could receive the same treatment.

GM names its first-ever chief AI officer

Former Cisco and Google executive Barak Turovsky will lead efforts to accelerate the automaker’s use of the technology. 

US pauses auto tariffs by one month

The exemption covers cars imported through the USMCA and comes after President Donald Trump spoke with the Big Three automakers.