Manufacturing
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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 -
Waymo, Magna to jointly build robotaxis at new Arizona factory
The new facility will be capable of building “tens of thousands” of autonomous commercial ride-hailing vehicles a year once fully operational.
By Eric Walz • May 19, 2025 -
Hyundai, Posco Group partnership to strengthen US sourcing
The automaker secured the manufacturing conglomerate as an investor for its $5.8 billion Louisiana steel plant and an EV battery material resource.
By Larry Avila • May 15, 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 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 -
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 -
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 -
‘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 -
Ford lowers 2025 earnings outlook amid tariffs, BEV losses
While the automaker faces headwinds for the rest of 2025, the company says it is improving quality and lowering fixed costs.
By David Kiley | WardsAuto • May 6, 2025 -
Hyundai unveils its next-generation hybrid powertrain system
The new technology offers a 45% increase in fuel efficiency and 19% more power compared to ICE powertrains of the same class, according to the automaker.
By Eric Walz • May 5, 2025 -
GM recalls nearly 600K SUVs, pickups over engine failures
Over the past several years, the automaker identified more than 28,000 field complaints and incidents in the U.S. market potentially related to 6.2L V8 engine issues.
By Eric Walz • May 2, 2025 -
Mercedes-Benz to produce a new ‘core-segment’ vehicle in Alabama
Details were limited, but a spokesperson said the move aligns with the automaker's focus on optimization amid market shifts.
By Larry Avila • May 2, 2025 -
Toyota invests additional $88M in West Virginia
The automaker's cumulative investments total over $2.8 billion since it began production in the state in 1998.
By Larry Avila • May 1, 2025 -
Hyundai Mobis develops EV battery with built-in fire suppression
The company said the technology prevents thermal runaway battery fires rather than simply delaying them.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 30, 2025 -
Trump softens tariffs on auto parts for US-assembled cars
The president will allow automakers to offset some costs while clarifying that potentially overlapping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, steel and aluminum will not stack.
By Philip Neuffer • April 29, 2025 -
Stellantis marks 2M Ram 1500 trucks built in Michigan plant
The facility will manufacture electric trucks, with a hybrid option coming to market this year.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 29, 2025 -
Tariffs could spike costs for domestic automakers by $108B
A new report estimates that higher import duties on automotive parts will impact nearly all of the 17.7 million vehicles built in the U.S. annually.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 29, 2025 -
Clean energy manufacturers cancel projects as Trump-era policies take hold
Companies canceled, closed or downsized nearly $8 billion in projects in Q1.
By Kate Magill • April 28, 2025 -
Deep Dive
Trump’s tariffs aim to reverse decades of industry decline. Will they succeed?
While major firms like TSMC and Nvidia have announced massive U.S. investment in recent weeks, experts are skeptical the policies will lead to a widespread revitalization of domestic manufacturing.
By Kate Magill • April 24, 2025 -
Auto groups: US tariff policies ‘will scramble the global automotive supply chain’
In a letter to the Trump administration, industry leaders say recent actions will increase costs and eliminate jobs.
By Larry Avila • April 23, 2025 -
Trump orders review of Nippon-US Steel deal
The 45-day review renews the possibility that the Japan-based firm could acquire the American steelmaker.
By Kate Magill • April 18, 2025 -
Hyundai opens $14M Alabama medical and wellness center
The facility offers an array of services to its more than 4,000 Montgomery-based employees.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 18, 2025 -
Canada grants limited reprieve on auto tariffs
The country will allow a certain amount of U.S.-assembled cars to be imported duty-free provided companies maintain domestic production and investment levels.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated April 22, 2025 -
Trump orders Section 232 probe of critical minerals
Similar investigations into other industries have been a precursor to sector-specific tariffs from the U.S., which wants to boost its domestic rare earth supply.
By Edwin Lopez • April 16, 2025 -
US launches probe into semiconductor imports
The Section 232 investigation comes ahead of anticipated tariffs on the industry.
By Philip Neuffer • April 14, 2025