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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.
By Larry Avila • March 7, 2025 -
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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.
By Eric Walz • March 7, 2025 -
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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.
By Philip Neuffer • March 6, 2025 -
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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.
By Philip Neuffer • March 6, 2025 -
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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.
By Philip Neuffer • March 5, 2025 -
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Kia reveals details of EV4, PV5 and EV2 concept at its ‘2025 EV Day’ event
The automaker is aggressively pursuing its global electrification plans, despite slower than anticipated EV adoption and uncertainties in the U.S. market due to tariffs.
By Eric Walz • March 5, 2025 -
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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.
By Larry Avila • March 5, 2025 -
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Tesla recalls 376K vehicles for loss of power steering assist
The circuit board for the electronic power steering may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of assist after coming to a stop.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 28, 2025 -
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Stellantis reports 70% decline in net profits in 2024
The automaker’s turnaround plan included high-profile leadership changes for its Jeep and Dodge brands in the U.S.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 27, 2025 -
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Volvo weighs increasing US production, domestic sourcing to offset tariffs
CEO Jim Rowan said the automaker can quickly ramp up capacity at its South Carolina plant.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 27, 2025 -
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Canada and Mexico tariffs will take effect March 4, Trump confirms
The president will also impose an additional 10% import tax on China next week and hinted at plans to soon levy 25% duties on the European Union.
By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 27, 2025 -
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Lucid CEO resigns, company seeking permanent successor
COO Marc Winterhoff will lead the EV maker on an interim basis in place of Peter Rawlinson.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 26, 2025 -
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Ford recalls 240K SUVs for loose seat belt bolts
The automaker said dealerships will replace any defective parts and provide repairs free of charge.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 26, 2025 -
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Nissan focused on finding new partnerships
With a merger with Honda off the table, the automaker is exploring options to develop new vehicles faster while also reducing costs.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 25, 2025 -
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Rivian reports record-high gross profit of $170M in Q4
The company cited improvements in variable costs, higher revenue per vehicle and a reduction in fixed costs.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 25, 2025 -
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Honda exec says US tariffs could cause over a 20B yen impact
The automaker is considering shifting some vehicle production from Mexico and Canada into the U.S. to avoid costly import duties.
By Eric Walz • Updated March 3, 2025 -
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A look at 2025: Where 5 major auto manufacturing projects stand
Slower EV adoption and a new Trump administration have automakers seeking greater flexibility for some of their major U.S. investments.
By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 21, 2025 -
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Isuzu to establish $280M commercial EV South Carolina plant
The automaker’s investment will convert the Piedmont facility to manufacture gas and battery-powered N-series and diesel-powered F-series trucks.
By Sara Samora • Feb. 21, 2025 -
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GM confident it can mitigate tariffs
CFO Paul Jacobson believes the automaker’s experience dealing with past crises, including the pandemic, will help it find solutions.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 20, 2025 -
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Honda posts positive US sales growth in Q3, but global declines impact profit
Across all of its business units, Honda reported that its revenue declined by 3.1% year over year in the first nine months of the fiscal year ending in March.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 19, 2025 -
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Nissan weighing production shift to mitigate tariffs
The automaker may move some production to Japan to reduce the impact of a 25% blanket import duty, according to CEO Makoto Uchida.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 19, 2025 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Samsung SDI recalls high-voltage batteries installed in 180K vehicles
The batteries were installed in plug-in hybrid vehicles from FCA US, Ford Motor Co. and Audi.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 18, 2025 -
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Trump says auto tariffs are coming April 2
The president suggested a 25% duty on those imports, fueling uncertainty for automakers already bracing for steel, aluminum and country-specific tariffs.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated Feb. 19, 2025 -
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Fleet customers can now purchase Rivian’s electric vans
The company previously sold most of its electric vans to Amazon, its first large-scale customer.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 18, 2025 -
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Trump orders reciprocal tariffs on all countries
“In other words, they charge us a tax or tariff, and we charge them the exact same tax,” the president said Thursday.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Feb. 13, 2025
