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Automaker Pressure May Scupper Europe ICE Ban
The critics of the planned BEV sales mandate scheduled for 2035 are encouraged by a meeting with regulators.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 17, 2025 -
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Ford’s Radically New Way to Make Cars
It’s appropriate that Ford, the company which first used the moving assembly line, will be the first to get rid of it.
By John McElroy • Sept. 17, 2025 -
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.
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US kicks off consultation process for USMCA review
Shippers have 45 days to submit comments evaluating the free trade agreement governing cross-border trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 16, 2025 -
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Hyundai Believes It Has Formula for Gains with New Palisade; Price Rises
The brand has had one of the best-selling large 3-row crossovers in the U.S. since introducing the first-gen Palisade in 2020.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Sept. 16, 2025 -
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Ford issues largest recall of 2025: Over 1.4 million vehicles for backup camera fault
The automaker has recalled over 2.5 million vehicles for rearview camera problems since January.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 16, 2025 -
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Ford to open new HQ, demolish iconic ‘Glass House’
The site in Dearborn, Michigan, has served as the center of the automaker’s global operations since 1956.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 15, 2025 -
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JLR Suppliers Facing Bankruptcy Over Cyber Shutdown
Automaker battles to restore IT services for third week as suppliers run out of cash.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 15, 2025 -
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Ford to open new HQ, demolish iconic ‘Glass House’
The site in Dearborn, Michigan, has served as the center of the automaker’s global operations since 1956.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 15, 2025 -
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Nissan Takes Leaf to the Next Level
The full 2026 redesign of Nissan’s and the auto industry’s first mainstream battery-electric vehicle is a winner.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Sept. 12, 2025 -
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WardsAuto and Automotive Dive Combine: New Site and Newsletter Coming Soon
Starting in October, readers will be able to access both publications' work under a unified WardsAuto website and redesigned newsletters, as part of a larger combination.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 12, 2025 -
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Editor's noteAutomotive Dive and WardsAuto combine: new site and newsletter coming soon
Starting in October, readers will be able to access both publications’ work under a unified WardsAuto website and redesigned newsletters, as part of a larger combination.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated Oct. 1, 2025 -
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Lucid Group closes on $300M Uber investment
The strategic financing, which was announced in July, will cover the development costs associated with adding Lucid Gravity robotaxis to the Uber platform globally.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 12, 2025 -
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Stellantis Wins Back Star Designer from Renault
Five-time European Car of the Year winner Gilles Vidal returns to his roots as head of design for Stellantis.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 11, 2025 -
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Mercedes-Benz, LG Energy strike $11B EV battery supply deal
The two contracts are the largest order to date for the company’s cylindrical 46-series cells, according to news media reports.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 11, 2025 -
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Toyota moving Lexus ES production back to Japan
The automaker’s largest global manufacturing site in Kentucky will continue building its Camry and RAV4 hybrid models.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 10, 2025 -
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Mercedes-Benz USA appoints VP of customer services
Long-time company executive Nicolette Lambrechts will take over the role on Nov. 1.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 10, 2025 -
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Supreme Court to hear Trump’s tariff legality case in November
The high court granted an expedited review of an appellate court finding that the president's sweeping tariffs were illegal.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2025 -
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Lotus Cuts Jobs as U.S. Tariffs Bite
The niche sports car maker blames the job cuts on a trading hit to about a third of its annual vehicle sales.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 9, 2025 -
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Feds arrest 475 at Hyundai’s EV battery factory jobsite
The project in Georgia is the future home of the automaker's $4.3B battery factory co-owned by LG Energy Solution.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 9, 2025 -
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IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich Day 1 Sees European and Chinese Debuts
German and Chinese automakers lock horns at Europe’s biggest auto show on its first official day.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 8, 2025 -
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Stellantis loses global sales leader of Jeep
Mike Koval also previously led Mopar North America and the Ram truck brand.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 8, 2025 -
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Rivian lays off workers from its commercial team
The staff reduction impacted less than 1.5% of the company’s workforce of nearly 15,000, a spokesperson said.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 8, 2025 -
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VW of America names chief communications officer
Jeannine Ginivan returns to her former role with the automaker after departing in 2018.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 5, 2025 -
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US enacts Japan tariff deal
Automakers will pay just a 15% tariff instead of the 25% section 232 tariff for vehicles and auto parts deemed “products of Japan.”
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 5, 2025 -
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Lucid Accelerates Gravity SUV Production as Demand Surges
Lucid plans include a cost-optimized midsize BEV platform, partnerships on autonomy tech, and measures to offset tariff pressures.
By Nancy Dunham • Sept. 4, 2025
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