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Stellantis names Antonio Filosa as global CEO
The parent of the Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler brands has picked a company veteran to lead its turnaround.
By Larry Avila • May 28, 2025 -
Employees are walking on eggshells in 2025, report finds
Workers may be staying put because they’re anxious about job security, according to BambooHR.
By Laurel Kalser • May 28, 2025 -
GM to invest $888M in New York to produce next-gen V8 engine
The automaker will use the funds to install new machinery, equipment, tools and facility renovations at its Tonawanda Propulsion plant.
By Eric Walz • May 28, 2025 -
Subaru weighs options to curtail a potential $2.5B tariff hit
The automaker’s Indiana plant, which now makes around 350,000 vehicles a year, has capacity to ramp up production, a company spokesperson said.
By Larry Avila • May 22, 2025 -
BMW hits milestone of 7M BMWs built in the US
The automaker is investing $1.7 billion for EV production in the country.
By Kalena Thomhave • May 22, 2025 -
Retrived from Rivian
Commerce asks automakers for supply chain data for tariff evaluations
The federal agency will require submissions of information such as declared customs value of imports and country of final assembly for carmakers to qualify for reduced duty rates.
By Kelly Stroh • May 21, 2025 -
Volvo may build a new plug-in hybrid in South Carolina
The automaker’s CEO says the current production of two models in South Carolina “will not be enough to fill the factory.”
By Larry Avila • May 21, 2025 -
Honda reducing EV investments by $21B, shifting focus to hybrids, ADAS tech
The automaker cited several factors for its decision, including slower than expected EV adoption, trade policies and relaxed environmental regulations in the U.S.
By Eric Walz • May 20, 2025 -
Employers should be mindful of the mid-life development crisis, report warns
Organizations could be overlooking middle-aged workers’ career growth aspirations, creating a development vacuum, Perceptyx said.
By Kathryn Moody • May 20, 2025 -
Stellantis opens automated parts distribution center in New York’s Hudson Valley
The company said the new facility’s technology will speed order completion and delivery times in the region.
By Kalena Thomhave • May 19, 2025 -
Inflation expected to surge to 7.3% in a year, fueled by tariff worry
Consumer sentiment has slumped this year even as recent “hard data” reveal stable prices and robust hiring.
By Jim Tyson • May 19, 2025 -
GM names Aurora Innovation co-founder as chief product officer
Sterling Anderson will manage product lifecycles for the automaker's gas vehicles and EVs, effective June 2.
By Larry Avila • May 16, 2025 -
Employers say their benefits are modern. Employees don’t agree, study finds.
“The workplace is at a tipping point,” with a lot at stake for employers, said Michael Estep, president of Prudential Group Insurance.
By Ginger Christ • May 16, 2025 -
Honda postpones $11B EV production investment in Canada
The automaker is delaying the plan by at least two years while seeking increased production in the U.S. for multiple models to avoid tariffs.
By Eric Walz • May 14, 2025 -
Nissan maneuvers to soften $3B hit from tariffs
The automaker says mitigation strategies, including collaborating with suppliers, will lessen the impact of U.S. duties by 30%.
By Larry Avila • May 14, 2025 -
Nissan slashing 20K jobs by FY2027
The automaker’s latest cost-savings plan also calls for seven plant closures in an effort to generate $3.4 billion in savings.
By Larry Avila • May 13, 2025 -
Toyota forecasts net income decline of 21% amid tariffs
The automaker faces uncertainties in the upcoming fiscal year as it works to lessen the impact of U.S. tariffs and potentially higher supply chain costs.
By Eric Walz • May 13, 2025 -
Polestar names new North America leader
Rick Bryant will succeed Anders Gustafsson, effective May 12.
By Larry Avila • May 12, 2025 -
US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days
By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.
By Philip Neuffer • May 12, 2025 -
Deep Dive
Omnichannel, first-party data top automotive marketing trends in 2025
OEMs and dealers are investing heavily in customer retention and conquesting and creating seamless buyers’ journeys, experts say.
By Michael Brady • May 9, 2025 -
American Honda steers AI efforts with data governance, quality focus
The generative AI early adopter has worked to improve data management as it aims for better model accuracy and performance to bolster decision-making.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 9, 2025 -
Lucid leans into US manufacturing, Gravity launch amid market headwinds
The luxury EV manufacturer touts growth, tech licensing potential and domestic supply chain advantages in the wake of tariff turmoil.
By Nancy Dunham | WardsAuto • May 8, 2025 -
GM names North America president
Duncan Aldred takes over the role vacated by Marissa West in August 2024.
By Larry Avila • May 7, 2025 -
Hyundai bolsters executive leadership
The automaker promoted one executive to a new global role and another to oversee its North America manufacturing.
By Larry Avila • May 7, 2025 -
‘We’re headed in the wrong direction’: Tariffs drive up prices, hurt output, PMI says
Manufacturers pulled back on production last month as the Trump administration's volatile trade policy caused consumer confusion and a drop in demand, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
By Kate Magill • May 6, 2025