Scania Seals Takeover of Northvolt’s Battery-Pack Unit

Northvolt gets a lifeline from stakeholder Scania in a deal that will provide a battery supply for the Swedish truck-maker’s products.

By Paul Myles • April 14, 2025

Stellantis Sees Vehicle Shipments Slide Q1 2025

Stellantis starts to face U.S. tariffs from a weakened trading point as the hunt for a new CEO goes on.

By Paul Myles • April 14, 2025

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Industry Voices | Automotive Priority: Fighting Cyberattacks

Without cybersecurity talent, the automotive sector will find itself at the frontline of cyberattacks.

By Michael Marcotte • April 14, 2025

LG Energy Solution picks up Michigan’s subsidies for Ultium plant

General Motors announced the sale of its stake in the battery plant in December 2024.

By Kalena Thomhave • April 14, 2025

The traditional cross-border model is holding the auto industry back

Discover a smarter cross-border model for automotive supply chains that reduces costs and delays.

April 14, 2025

Hyundai accelerates self-driving technology development

The automaker plans to incorporate Level 2+ autonomous driving technology in an incremental step toward full automation.

By Kalena Thomhave • April 11, 2025

China raises tariffs on US imports to 125%

The increase takes effect Saturday, and the country's Ministry of Finance signaled it won’t retaliate further if Trump hikes duties again.

By Max Garland • April 11, 2025

EU delays US tariff countermeasures by 90 days

The move comes in response to President Donald Trump’s pause of reciprocal tariffs against the bloc and most other trading partners.

By Max Garland • April 10, 2025

Tariffs, fuel-efficient cars, could complicate Trump’s efforts to produce more oil

The president’s desire to boost production could increase supply, but global unrest will have more of an impact on c-stores’ bottom lines, experts say.

By Danielle McLean • April 10, 2025

EU approves further tariffs on US

The retaliatory actions will start April 15, though the exact list of affected products remains unclear.

By Phil Neuffer • April 9, 2025

Automakers Could Save Billions if Tariff Math Fixed

The conservative American Enterprise Institute is calling out the Trump tariff formula for being in error, perhaps opening the door for some mitigation of the effect on some countries. Even a partial rollback of tariffs would mean billions to automakers and suppliers.

By David Kiley • April 9, 2025

BYD Brings Luxury Denza Brand to Europe

China’s top-selling battery-electric-vehicle maker brings premium brand products to the Continent despite a slowdown in consumer demand for pricey BEVs.

By Paul Myles • April 8, 2025

Mahle Helps Develop 1,824-hp Road Car Hybrid Powertrain

Niche hypercar maker Zeno Automotive turns to U.K. powertrain specialist in creating monster V12 street-legal powerplant.

By Paul Myles • April 8, 2025

Ford recalls 33K Bronco Sport, Escape SUVs for potential fuel leaks

The two SUV models were recalled in March 2024 for the same problem, which was addressed with an engine control software update.

By Eric Walz • April 7, 2025

5 key details in Trump’s global tariffs order

The text of the order opens the door for reduced duties for Canada and Mexico, but whether tariffs on China will stack remains nebulous.

By Phil Neuffer • April 7, 2025

Canada to Match U.S. Tariffs on Car Imports

The 25% duty on non-USMCA compliant vehicles will not apply to automotive parts or vehicle content from Mexico, Prime Minister Mark Carney says.

By Philip Neuffer • April 4, 2025

Global auto industry faces major disruption from Trump tariffs

Global leaders expect substantial disruption in the automotive industry, both in the U.S. and around the world, as tariffs upend supply chains for automakers and parts suppliers.

By Keith Nuthall in Ottawa; Julian Ryall in Tokyo; Sara Lewis in Brussels; and Andreia Nogueira in Lisbon • April 4, 2025

Canada to match US tariffs on car imports

The 25% duty on non-USMCA compliant passenger vehicles and light cargo trucks went into effect April 9.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated April 9, 2025

China readies 34% tariff on US imports starting April 10

The country's retaliation against President Donald Trump's trade policies builds upon previously announced duties.

By Max Garland • April 4, 2025

Hyundai announces new mobility software brand ‘Pleos’

The automaker aims to achieve “Cloud Mobility” — a comprehensive ecosystem of mobility-focused software that’s continuously updated over-the-air.

By Eric Walz • April 4, 2025

Global Auto Industry Faces Major Disruption From Trump Tariffs

Global leaders expect substantial disruption in the automotive industry, both in the U.S. and around the world, as tariffs upend supply chains for automakers and parts suppliers.

By Keith Nuthall in Ottawa; Julian Ryall in Tokyo; Sara Lewis in Brussels; and Andreia Nogueira in Lisbon • April 3, 2025

Hyundai Unveils Second-Gen Nexo FCEV

At the Seoul Mobility Show 2025, Hyundai unveils its latest Nexo fuel-cell vehicle, with more power and double the battery-pack capacity, along with a refreshed Ioniq 6 BEV.

By Paul Myles • April 3, 2025

Lamborghini Carbon-Neutral ICE Cars

Volkswagen Group Lamborghini Brand CEO hoping EU regulators will allow new ICE powertrain vehicles after scheduled zero-emission mandate.

By Paul Myles • April 3, 2025

ZETA warns of economic risk of tariffs on EV supply chain

Tariffs introduce uncertainty into an EV supply chain that companies are investing billions of dollars in, according to the trade group.

By Eric Walz • April 3, 2025

Trump Installs 10% Baseline Tariff, Country-specific Duties

The new duties will not be stacked on top of automotive-specific tariffs set to begin April 3, and exemptions for USMCA-compliant products remain in effect.

By Philip Neuffer • April 3, 2025