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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.
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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.
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Ford recalls 33K Bronco Sport, Escape SUVs for potential fuel leaks
The two SUV models were recalled in March 2024 for the same problem, which was addressed with an engine control software update.
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Deep DiveGlobal auto industry faces major disruption from Trump tariffs
Global leaders expect substantial disruption in the automotive industry, both in the U.S. and around the world, as tariffs upend supply chains for automakers and parts suppliers.
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China readies 34% tariff on US imports starting April 10
The country's retaliation against President Donald Trump's trade policies builds upon previously announced duties.
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Trump installs 10% baseline tariff, country-specific duties
The new duties will not be stacked on top of automotive-specific tariffs set to begin April 3, and exemptions for USMCA-compliant products remain in effect.
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ZETA warns of economic risk of tariffs on EV supply chain
Tariffs introduce uncertainty into an EV supply chain that companies are investing billions of dollars in, according to the trade group.
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Toyota’s finance arm makes executive changes
The automaker named Anna Sampang as chief customer officer and Madhusudhan Reddy as chief information officer.
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Rivian spins off micromobility unit as new startup named ‘Also’
The unit will focus on small, lightweight electric vehicles to address global mobility transportation challenges, according to the EV maker.
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Volvo debuts first customer for truck-as-a-service subscription
R&M Trucking's use of Volvo on Demand will help it meet customers' sustainability interests while limiting upfront investment.
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Håkan Samuelsson returns to Volvo Cars as CEO
The two-year appointment aims to ensure stability while the automaker searches for a long-term successor.
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Ford asks investors to vote down supply chain emissions proposal
Shareholder Green Century Capital Management wants the automaker to regularly disclose its strategies for meeting low-carbon steel benchmarks, among others.
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Manufacturing economy stalls amid tariff confusion
The industry is bracing for the impact of the Trump administration's upcoming "Liberation Day," on April 2, set to bring a slew of widespread tariffs.
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Honda fined $632K for violating California Consumer Privacy Act
A state enforcement agency said the automaker made customers share excessive personal information with third parties without providing contract terms.
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Sudden downshifts spur NHTSA probe of over 1M Ford F-150s
The agency received 138 complaints of unexpected transmission issues in 2015-2017 pickups, leading to rear-wheel lockup in some cases.
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