GM, LG Energy target commercializing manganese-rich batteries for EVs

The battery chemistry virtually eliminates Cobalt and uses less nickel, while still offering high energy density to improve electric vehicle range.

By Eric Walz • May 27, 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

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

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

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