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

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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

Senators Trying to Remove Canada From Trump Crosshairs

U.S. Senators from four states may force the Trump Admin. to back away from imposing tariffs on Canada or risk losing his ability to impose tariffs and take other actions under the premise of protecting the U.S. in a “national emergency.”

By David Kiley • April 2, 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 Phil Neuffer • April 2, 2025

Toyota’s finance arm makes executive changes

The automaker named Anna Sampang as chief customer officer and Madhusudhan Reddy as chief information officer.

By Kalena Thomhave • April 2, 2025

Rivian spins off micromobility unit as new startup named ‘Also’

The unit will focus on small, lightweight electric vehicles to address global mobility transportation challenges, according to the EV maker.

By Eric Walz • April 2, 2025

Håkan Samuelsson returns to Volvo Cars as CEO

The two-year appointment aims to ensure stability while the automaker searches for a long-term successor.

By Eric Walz • April 1, 2025

Ineos Slams EU Negotiators for Failing to Cut U.S. Tariff Deal

SUV manufacturer warns its business will take a hit with punitive tariffs imposed on its biggest sales market.

By Paul Myles • April 1, 2025

Ford asks investors to vote down supply chain emissions proposal

Shareholder Green Century Capital Management wants the automaker to regularly disclose its strategies for meeting low-carbon steel benchmarks, among others.

By Haley Cawthon • April 1, 2025

New Study: Vulnerabilities To Automotive Cyber Attacks Rising

Cyber-security specialist VicOne is latest to warn that increasing vehicle connectivity, growth of BEVs using public charging infrastructure and AI spawns more vulnerabilities for cyber crooks to exploit.

By Paul Myles • March 31, 2025

Honda fined $632K for violating California Consumer Privacy Act

A state enforcement agency said the automaker made customers share excessive personal information with third parties without providing contract terms.

By Eric Walz • March 31, 2025

Ford taps Lululemon exec to lead integrated services unit

The department aims to further develop the automaker's suite of software and digital services to inspire customer loyalty.

By Kalena Thomhave • March 31, 2025

Xiamoi Plans Expansion as Luxury BEV Sedan Claims Top Safety Spot

Smartphone giant's first premium BEV sparks huge consumer demand and would make an attractive value-proposition in expansion plans that include European markets.

By Paul Myles • March 28, 2025

Sudden downshifts spur NHTSA probe of over 1M Ford F-150s

The agency received 138 complaints of unexpected transmission issues in 2015-2017 pickups, leading to rear-wheel lockup in some cases.

By Eric Walz • March 28, 2025