Manufacturing
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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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Battery maker Clarios unveils $6B investment in US manufacturing
The Wisconsin-based company plans to expand new and existing facilities, advance its closed-loop recycling program and support emerging technologies.
By Nathan Owens • 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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Manufacturing is on the rebound, but tariffs threaten growth: PMI
Production and demand rose last month as customers rushed to put in new orders ahead of the Trump administration's levies. The bump, however, could prove short-lived as prices spike amid tariff-induced inflation.
By Kate Magill • 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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Trump’s trade war heats up as countries retaliate against tariffs
Mexico, Canada and China all announced they would counter the president's orders after additional duties went into effect this week.
By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez , Max Garland • March 4, 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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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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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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GlobalFoundries, Analog Devices push diversification as they prepare for tariffs
Chipmakers are under renewed supply chain pressure following the Trump administration's plan for a 25% levy on semiconductors.
By Kate Magill • Feb. 21, 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 -
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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 -
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Tariffs on Canada, Mexico would devastate US auto industry: Ford CEO
Increased duties on imports from the two countries could give Asia-based automakers a competitive advantage, according to CEO Jim Farley.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 12, 2025 -
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Tariffs on steel, aluminum likely mean higher costs for auto industry
A 25% import duty could increase the price of a typical vehicle by $1,500, an expert said.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 12, 2025 -
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Stellantis to launch AI-powered in-car assistant
The automaker also aims to deploy technology developed by France-based startup Mistral AI across vehicle engineering, fleet data analysis, sales and manufacturing.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 12, 2025 -
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Ionna moves forward with EV charging network
The automaker-led joint venture remains committed to rolling out public charging infrastructure, despite the suspension of government funding.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 11, 2025 -
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Trump tags steel, aluminum imports with 25% tariffs
The new duties build on actions from the president's first term while axing exemptions and product exclusions.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Feb. 11, 2025 -
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Toyota’s expanded $14B North Carolina EV battery plant ready to roll
The batteries produced at the facility will be used in hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles built in North America.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 10, 2025
