Renault Trims LCV Factory Jobs in Uncertain Economic Environment

French automaker continues its rationalization program as demand for LCVs slows in a challenging economic year.

By Paul Myles • March 13, 2025

Nissan assembles new executive team to lead turnaround

The management team will work alongside incoming CEO Ivan Espinosa on a "360 degree turnaround."

By Larry Avila • March 13, 2025

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JLR Delays Plans for BEV Production in India

JLR reacts to BEV consumer sales slowdown and issues over sourcing quality Indian components.

By Paul Myles • March 13, 2025

Lotus’ Historic Turbo SE Nameplate Takes Flagship Spot

Revived spec badge from the 1980s now takes the top slot as the brand's fastest road-going Emira model.

By Paul Myles • March 12, 2025

Tesla plans nearly $200M battery factory near Houston

The EV maker will replicate its Lathrop, California, megafactory at a site in Texas, a company representative said. 

By Larry Avila • March 12, 2025

Northvolt’s Swedish Gigafactory Goes Bankrupt

Europe's once-poster child for domestic auto battery production finally shuts shop as it runs out of cash.

By Paul Myles • March 12, 2025

Rivian swipes Tesla vet for CAO

Former Tesla VP of Finance Sreela Venkataratnam will receive a $20,000 cash bonus from Rivian as part of her compensation package, the company said.

By Grace Noto • March 12, 2025

Trump reverses Canada steel, aluminum tariff hike

The new duties will go into effect Wednesday as part of a broader action against imports of the two metals.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated March 11, 2025

Ford Restructuring German Operation’s Debt, Product Lineup

The U.S. automaker’s injection of $4.9 billion into its German unit is aimed at bolstering a turnaround amid challenging market conditions and the transition to electric vehicles.

By Greg Kable • March 11, 2025

Nissan ousts CEO after failed Honda merger

Chief Planning Officer Ivan Espinosa was tapped to lead the automaker following a C-suite shakeup in which five executives are stepping down.

By Larry Avila • March 11, 2025

Has China Hit Peak Auto?

The Chinese auto industry is starting to face some significant headwinds. For one thing, a lot of countries are uncomfortable with all those Chinese cars pouring into their markets.

By John McElroy • March 10, 2025

Tesla CFO sells $1.7M more in stock

The sale comes as Tesla’s stock has lost a third of its value since President Donald Trump took office, amid a backlash against the EV maker’s CEO Elon Musk and a broadening trade war. 

By Grace Noto • March 10, 2025

BYD Considers Third European BEV Assembly Plant

Chinese BEV giant anticipating rapid growth despite EU's import tariffs but raises regulator concerns over vehicles with high proportion of non-European components.

By Paul Myles • March 10, 2025

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

Audi launches transformation unit to drive growth

The new department is being led by Yvonne Bettkober, who has held leadership roles with Volkswagen, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services.

By Eric Walz • March 7, 2025

Stellantis Extends Lifecycle of its European Lease Rental Fleet

Automaker offers low-cost vehicle leasing to consumers in Italy by reconditioning end-of-contract vehicles.

By Paul Myles • March 7, 2025

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 Phil Neuffer • March 6, 2025

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for March 6, 2025

Trump delays tariffs for autos; VW introduces ID. Every1 budget BEV

March 6, 2025

Ford Pro’s connected vehicle fleet grew 40% since 2023

The automaker’s software products for fleet operators helps optimize productivity and maximize vehicle uptime.

By Eric Walz • March 6, 2025

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 Phil Neuffer • March 6, 2025

Prospects for Peace May Bring Automakers Back to Russia

After the Ukraine-Russia war began, some global automakers sold their business to local partners with buyback options giving them control over their former assets.

By Eugene Gerden • March 6, 2025

Europe’s Five Point Auto Industry Strategy Plan

European Commission spells out its vision to bolster domestic BEV production and help domestic automakers compete with cheap Chinese products and potential U.S. tariffs.

By Paul Myles • March 6, 2025

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 Phil Neuffer • March 5, 2025

Kia reveals details of EV4, PV5 and EV2 concept at its ‘2025 EV Day’ event

The automaker is aggressively pursuing its global electrification plans, despite slower than anticipated EV adoption and uncertainties in the U.S. market due to tariffs.

By Eric Walz • March 5, 2025

GM names its first-ever chief AI officer

Former Cisco and Google executive Barak Turovsky will lead efforts to accelerate the automaker’s use of the technology. 

By Larry Avila • March 5, 2025