Manufacturing
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How auto suppliers can prepare for tariffs against Canada and Mexico
Companies must analyze their supply chains and develop company-specific plans as expenses and impacts could vary significantly, experts say.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2025 -
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5 automotive topics to watch when Trump takes office
China, trade, vehicle emissions and fuel economy standards, and electric vehicle policy will be in the crosshairs of the incoming Trump administration, experts say.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2025 -
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US finalizes ban on connected vehicle tech from China, Russia
The action impacts passenger vehicles starting with the 2027 model year, but leaves out trucks and buses.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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BMW announces battery recycling partnership with SK tes
The partnership is set to expand to the US-Mexico-Canada region as early as 2026.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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5 auto industry trends to watch in 2025
Automakers are not likely to lose sight of their long-term electrification goals.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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Toyota shuffles its North American C-suite operations
The new executive assignments are aimed at bolstering the automaker’s leadership in its software and electrification segments.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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Bosch nabs $225M in CHIPS funds
The automotive supplier is expanding its first semiconductor plant in the country to produce chips for the EV industry.
By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Toyota Motor North America lands $4.5M DOE grant
The funding will go toward the development of an industry template for EV battery recycling.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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DHL Supply Chain deploys Volvo autonomous trucks in Texas
The logistics company is using the technology along two routes in the state as it seeks to increase freight capacity.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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Honda, Nissan merger would boost automakers’ global position: analysts
The potential deal promises to create the world’s third largest automotive company with significant technology, manufacturing and supply chain synergies.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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Stellantis, Zeta Energy ink deal to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries
Zeta Energy's lithium-sulfur batteries do not require critical raw materials, such as cobalt, nickel manganese or graphite.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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DOE closes on $9.6B loan to Ford’s BlueOval SK battery joint venture
The funds will finance construction of up to three electric vehicle battery plants in the U.S., two in Kentucky and one in Tennessee.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Toyota invests $922M in Kentucky advanced paint factory
The plant's production technologies aim to cut lead times, improve process accuracy and offer customers new color options.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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E-Storage subsidiary to build $712M plant in Kentucky
Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing is establishing a cell, module and packaging facility and is set to begin production in 2025.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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GM sells stake in Ultium Cells joint venture battery plant
The plant is one of three U.S. facilities that the automaker planned to operate as part of its joint venture with LG Energy Solution.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Manufacturing ‘neared stabilization’ in November: PMI
Companies are preparing for growth under a second Trump administration, even as the threat of tariffs causes some uncertainty.
By Kate Magill • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Where Michigan stands as an auto hub in the electrification era
The state’s reputation as the heart of the auto industry offers a solid foundation for the transition to EVs.
By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Rivian lands $6.6B loan from the Department of Energy
The funds will help revive construction of the company’s electric vehicle factory in Georgia.
By Larry Avila • Updated 7 hours ago -
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Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico
The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 26, 2024 -
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BMW’s US footprint may protect it from tariff impacts, CEO says
CEO Oliver Zipse said 65% of the company’s cars sold in the U.S. are locally made.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Ford reassigns hundreds in Michigan as it adjusts Bronco production
The automaker is balancing inventory as it heads into next year’s model launches, a spokesperson said.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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GM cuts hundreds of jobs across the globe
The layoffs will impact UAW workers and the automaker’s Michigan tech center.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Lucid opens Gravity orders in bid to reshape SUV market
The company will begin with production of the $94,900 Grand Touring trim, which has a range of over 440 miles.
By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Microporous to build $1.4B Virginia battery separator plant
The company is set to receive up to $100 million in federal funds for the Danville facility.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Honda weighs production pivot ahead of potential tariffs
The automaker is committed to ramping up U.S. electric vehicle production despite the incoming Trump administration's tariff threats, an executive said.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 18, 2024
